Haw River Hype

We had so much fun at our Skate Night fundraiser at Roll-A-Bout Skating Center. We were so excited to be able to see so many Haw River students and their families as we raised $735.00 for our school by having fun! We would like to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out, and we look forward to doing this again next school year! Check out the skate night slide show below.

We ended last week seeing our Lion Cub Leaders in action leading their own parent conferences to share and describe their growth so far this year. Our students were confident in stepping into this leadership role and showing that Lion Cub leaders own their own learning! Way to go! #LionCubsLeadTheWay

Reminders:

• School begins at 7:50 am for ALL students Pre-K-5. If you arrive after 7:50, you must park in the Pre-K parking lot and walk in with your students to sign them in before they can go to class.
• If you need to change your child's afternoon transportation, please call the front office at (336) 578-0177 before 2:00 pm. Teachers cannot check and respond to messages and emails throughout the day when they are teaching. Please do not expect an immediate response from your child's teacher during instructional hours. Office hours for teachers begin after 3:00 pm.
• Families may come to eat lunch with your students. Please reach out to your child's teacher 24 hours in advance to let them know you are coming so they can plan for seating. Remember: NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK MAY BE BROUGHT IN. Upon arrival, please sign in at the front office and get a visitor's tag.

Looking ahead:

4/3: ABSS University

4/5: Spring Picture Day

4/7-4/14: NO SCHOOL- Spring Break

4/17-4/21: Scholastic Book Fair

4/20: Duke Energy Science Night

4/22: Campus Clean-Up Day

We have some exciting news! We now have an online "spirit store" that will stay open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can order shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, book bags, pants, blankets, and so much more. You can access the store by clicking here, scanning the QR code on the picture below, or clicking the picture below. The store is also linked to our Haw River Elementary webpage. They are running a grand opening promotion until the end of April for 25% off all purchases.

Each week during morning announcements, Mr. Bryan will announce the “Lion Cub Lingo” Words of the week. These words have been pulled from an academic vocabulary list that are most commonly used on formative and summative assessments. Students that use those words with adults in the building in the correct context can be rewarded with a House Point.

Sharpen the Saw® is about balanced renewal in all four dimensions of human need: body, mind, heart, and spirit. As we renew ourselves in these four areas, we create growth and change in our lives.

To Sharpen the Saw, spend time each day in a routine way renewing body, mind, heart, and spirit. This Daily Private Victory increases our capacity to produce and handle the challenges around us.

BODY-To build your physical capacity:

• Get the amount of sleep you know your body needs.

• Set health and fitness goals.

• Include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fiber, and lots of water in your diet.

• Ensure your exercise routine includes flexibility, strength training, and cardiovascular endurance.

• Reduce stress by eliminating Quadrant 3 and 4 activities.

MIND—To build your mental capacity:

• Keep a journal to collect your thoughts and allow you space for working out problems.

• Read voraciously. And if you don’t understand that word... well, our point exactly.

• Collect quotations that inspire you and stimulate your mind.

• Develop a hobby that allows you to do something you love.

• Practice standing apart and examining your own paradigms.

HEART—To build your social/emotional capacity:

• Keep your relationships in constant repair through continual deposits into the Emotional Bank Account.

• Value the differences in others and look for opportunities to Synergize®.

• Build on strengths—your own and others’.

• Practice Empathic Listening regularly with the people who are important to you.

• Widen your circle of friends.

• Forgive yourself and others who may have hurt you.

• Build family relationships—both immediate and extended.

SPIRIT—To build your spiritual capacity:

• Create, review, and refine your personal mission statement.

• Appreciate and enjoy the world of nature.

• Read inspirational literature or biographies of people who inspire you.

• Commit to a life of total integrity to your priorities and deepest values.

• Listen to inspirational, uplifting music.

• Commit to serve in your family and community. Give of your time, money, and self.

• Practice meditation, reflection, or other activities that inspire you to be your best self.

Students in House Empatia have been collecting items to donate to the Women's Resource Center. Susan Watson, executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center of Alamance County, met with some of our 4th and 5th grade Empatia members and shared her appreciation and our students' impact on our community through service learning. #LionCubsLeadTheWay #FourHousesOneHeart #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

The points leader of the whole school for the 3rd Nine Weeks was, Makayla H., in 3rd grade with 120 points.

The points leader of the whole school for last week was, Sneider P., in 4th grade with 16 points.

The teacher that awarded the most points to students last week was Mrs. Haynes, in 4th grade. She awarded a total of 249 points! Thank you for recognizing the many positive and great things our students are doing and celebrating their successes!

In first place is Excelsior, with 11,780 points. The points leader for last week was Sneider P., in 4th grade. The Excelsior points leader for this school year and the 3rd nine weeks is Jordyn R., in 2nd grade.

So far this year, students have earned $16,381 in Cub Currency and 16,273 in House Points for academic growth!

This year students have grown 48,536 points from BOY to MOY. That is equal to 8,089 TOUCH DOWNS!!!

We are heading into the last "quarter" of our "Football Game" for the Data Super Bowl and every point of growth counts! Let's show our families, community, and district how much students grow at Haw River Elementary!

We learn, we lead, and we succeed!

Vision:

Haw River Elementary is a community of empowered leaders who own our learning and work as a team.

Email: hre_communications@abss.k12.nc.us
Website: abss.k12.nc.us/o/hres
Location: Haw River Elementary School, 701 East Main Street, Haw River, NC, USA
Phone: (336) 578-0177
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRElioncubs/
Twitter: @HRE_lion_cubs