Yippee! The Fall Bash is Tonight!
We can hardly wait to see you all tonight from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Hill City! Let’s boogie in the gym, vote for your favorite class pumpkin, and grab some treats at the concessions sold in the cafeteria. Don’t forget to check out the raffle baskets too! Plus, our Book Fair is open, so come find your next favorite read! We can’t wait to celebrate fall with you!
Mrs. Connelly's 4th grade students have been hard at work! They've been writing letters to Veterans in honor of their service, building up their independent reading stamina, and sharing their writing with classmates. They even had a sweet visit from students in Mrs. Coker's PHS class, who delivered candy as part of a business lesson!
Mrs. Osborn's first graders recently took a trip to our STEM Lab for a fascinating hands-on lesson—dissecting owl pellets! By examining these pellets, scientists (and our students!) can discover what owls have been eating based on bones, fur, and other remains. Wonder what exciting findings these young scientists made?
Mrs. Gartrell's kindergartners are working hard on learning their sight words! There are so many fun ways to pratice reading. Every word learned is a step closer to becoming confident readers! Keep it up!
Congratulations to Hill City Elementary School for having the best student attendance for the month of September!
Congratulations, Mrs. Ashley Smith!
Mrs. Abby Tippens has passed the Hawk to her, saying, "She is constantly working for the betterment of her grade level and school as a whole. She does a number of things that aren’t required of her just to keep our ELA team running as smoothly as possible. Ashley Smith, I appreciate you and all that you do! This Hawk is for you!"
Thank you for your dedication and hard work, Mrs. Smith!
Sneak Peek at Our Amazing Raffle Baskets for Fall Bash!
Get ready for this Friday's Fall Bash and check out our incredible raffle baskets! Raffle tickets are just $2 and were sent home with students. Will you have the winning ticket? You can't go wrong with any of these fantastic baskets:
Basket #1: Family Art Night – stuffed full of creative fun! Basket #2: Family Fun Night – packed with games and sweet & salty snacks. Basket #3: Camping-themed – everything from s'mores to a $100 Amazon card. Basket #4: Family Game Night – perfect for your next family competition! Basket #5: Georgia Fan’s Dream – Go Dawgs! Basket #6: Atlanta Braves Fan’s Ultimate Basket – for your favorite fan!
Don't miss out on these amazing baskets! See you at the Fall Bash from 6:00-7:30 p.m.!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jenny Richards!
We are happy to share that our music teacher, Mrs. Jenny Richards, has been awarded a Bent Tree Foundation Grant! These funds will be used to purchase "TinkerTars," which are scaled-down guitars, completing a full class set so that every student can strum along while learning notes and songs.
A huge thank you to the Bent Tree Foundation for your generosity and support of our music program!
Red Ribbon Week: October 28 - November 1
We're excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, which highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. To make it fun, we'll have special dress-up themes throughout the week to help reinforce this vital message!
Plus, don't forget, the Pre-Red Ribbon Week contests are happening now, so be sure to participate!
Let's join together to promote healthy choices and spread the word about living drug-free!
Congratulations to these students who scored some treasure during National School Lunch Week! Remember, real pirates eat their fruits and vegetables to stay strong and healthy!
Mrs. Anderson's Pre-K class had an exciting time learning about patterns! Using candy corn, pumpkin seeds, and counting bears, they practiced early math skills in a fun, hands-on way.
Vote for Hill City's Scarecrow on Main Street!
Help us win the People’s Choice Award by voting for our scarecrow! It’s #26, and you can vote as many times as you'd like! Simply scan the QR code and cast your vote for #26. Our pumpkin composting-themed scarecrow is located near Keep Pickens Beautiful, so swing by and check it out in person if you can.
Hill City Elementary 4-H Students Recently Visited the Georgia National State Fair!
Mrs. Chapman’s 4th-grade elementary agriculture 4-H students had an amazing day at the Georgia National State Fair in Perry! These 4-H’ers got the chance to tour the livestock barns, explore the competition and learning exhibits, eat fair food, and, of course, enjoy the rides! It was a fun-filled and educational experience for all!
Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hillcityelementaryschool2
Just FYI: The Book Fair accepts cash, checks (payable to HCES), credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
The Book Fair is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Starting tomorrow, each grade level will have a designated shopping day, with students visiting alongside their homeroom teachers. First up—fourth grade! Tomorrow is their special shopping day!
Don't forget to join us for our Family Event during the Fall Bash this Friday from 6:00-7:30 p.m.! It's the perfect time to shop together and celebrate the joy of reading. See you there!
Last night's Homecoming Parade was so much fun! Our own 'Harry the Hawk' led our group of students and teachers, proudly showing off our school spirit. Our fabulous float featured a giant Pickens football helmet, with a Dragons football player and cheerleader front and center to showcase our support for Dragon Nation. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this incredible parade possible. Go Dragons!
Congratulations to our talented Hill City Elementary students who participated in the Coosa Valley Fair in Rome! A total of 20 students entered a variety of items, including flowers, vegetables, nuts, gourds, seeds, pumpkins, canned fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, and baked goods. Their hard work paid off, earning an impressive 32 blue ribbons, 33 red ribbons, 18 white ribbons, 4 pink ribbons, 3 green ribbons, and 3 BEST IN SHOW ribbons! We are so proud of you all!
Here are a few more Coosa Valley Fair entries from our Hill City Hawks! We are so proud of your "ribbon-winning" efforts!
After reading "Bean Thirteen," Mrs. Bryant's 4th grade math class worked collaboratively to explore prime and composite numbers. Students created models to represent specific numbers, helping them define and better understand the difference between the two. Great job combining math and teamwork!
Congratulations to this week's Perseverance Award recipients! You earned this awesome recognition because of your ability to keep trying, no matter the challenges! We are so proud of your "can do" attitude and determination. Keep up the great work!
