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Week 24: Lion Cub Leaders Continue to Soar!
Greetings Lion Cub Families,
Week 23 was full of wonderful learning opportunities for our students. Moving into week 24, we continue to keep our focus on maximizing our opportunities to learn and lead so that we can succeed!
Let's get excited for our 24th week of learning, leading, and loving it!
#ReflectConnectAffect
#LionCubsLeadTheWay
📆Our Schedule This Week
February is Black History Month!
Monday, February 26, 2024
-Good News Club will meet after school in the cafeteria until 3:45. You must turn in your permission slip to participate. If you need another copy, click here.
Tuesday , February 27, 2024
-Class Picture Day
Friday, March 1, 2024
-Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
-First Day of Women's History Month
-House Friday: Wear your House Colors!
Looking Ahead:
-March 4th-8th- National School Social Worker Week, Read Across America Week
-March 5th- NO SCHOOL for Students, Teacher Workday
-March 6th- 12th- NC Check-Ins Testing for Grades 3-5
-March 8th- Colgate Dental Van
-March 9th- Kindergarten Fair at Holly Hill Mall
-March 13th- CLUB DAY
-March 14th- NC Symphony for 4th and 5th Grades, K-2 Spring Dance 3-4:30
-March 15th- 3-5 Spring Dance 3-4:30
-March 18th-22nd- Career Week
-March 22nd- Leadership Day
🍕 Weekly Lunch Menu 🥦
To check for an updated menu for Friday, March 1st, click here.
💡 Reminders 💡
We need volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering to cover lunches or help out in our school we would love to have you. If you are interested, please reach out to Ms. Mendoza at karina_mendoza@abss.k12.nc.us or Mrs. Hamilton at bethany_hamilton@abss.k12.nc.us
Please ensure you have completed the required background check. We appreciate your support!
Background Check: https://securevolunteer.com/alamance-burlington.../home
Reminders:
- School begins at 7:50 a.m. 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.
- Breakfast will stop being served at 9:00 am.
- If you need to change your child's afternoon transportation, please call the front office at (336) 578-0177 before 2:00 p.m. 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 p.m.
- 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.
- Just a quick safety reminder: If you are signing your students out early (before 2:20 p.m.), you must go inside the front office and check them out. If you arrive early, after 2:20 p.m., to sign your child out, you must wait until the dismissal announcements are made at 2:25 p.m. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter!
RCA House Points App
K-5 Lion Cub Families, did you know that you can sign up to receive notifications when your children earn House Points? All you have to do is download the free Ron Clark House Points App and sign up with the letter that was sent home with your student before break. This will allow you to see every time your child has been recognized for something positive!
Family Connection letters have been sent home with every student that explain how to join the app so you can celebrate your students accomplishments daily!
- Students whose families connect to the House Points App will receive 5 pts!
- Homerooms with 100% of their class that have a family connection on the RCA House Points App will receive a popcorn party and 5 extra points for each member of their class!
- The House with 100% of their members that have family connections on the RCA House Points App will receive and additional 25 points for the entire House!
✏️ Curriculum Corner ✏️
Let's take a look at what our students will be learning this week!
Kindergarten
Reading:
With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
Math:
Represent addition and subtraction, within 10:
Use a variety of representations such as objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds, acting out situations, verbal explanations, or expressions.
Demonstrate understanding of addition and subtraction by making connections among representations.
Solve addition and subtraction word problems, within 10, using objects or drawings to represent the problem, when solving:
Add to/Take From-Result Unknown
Put Together/ Take Apart (Total Unknown and Two Addends Unknown)
Recognize and combine groups with totals up to 5 (conceptual subitizing).
Social Studies:
Explain how various events have shaped history.
Compare life in the past to life today within the home, community, and around the world.
1st Grade
Reading:
Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
Sight Words: help, through, boy, follow, came, want
Math:
Represent and solve addition and subtraction word problems, within 20, with unknowns, by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, when solving:
- Add to/Take from-Change Unknown
- Put together/Take Apart-Addend Unknown
- Compare-Difference Unknown
Represent and solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, by using objects, drawings, and equations.
Science:
Explain the importance of a push or pull to changing the motion of an object.
2nd Grade
Reading:
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
Math:
Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or relationship between addition and subtraction.
Science:
Summarize the life cycles of animals: birth, developing into an adult, reproducing, aging and death.
3rd Grade
Reading:
Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.
Math:
Interpret unit fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 as quantities formed when a whole is partitioned into equal parts;
Explain that a unit fraction is one of those parts.
Represent and identify unit fractions using area and length models.
Interpret fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 using area and length models.
Using an area model, explain that the numerator of a fraction represents the number of equal parts of the unit fraction.
Using a number line, explain that the numerator of a fraction represents the number of lengths of the unit fraction from 0.
Science:
Infer changes in speed or direction resulting from forces acting on an object.
Compare the relative speeds (faster or slower) of objects that travel the same distance in different amounts of time.
4th Grade
Reading:
Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems and drama when writing or speaking about a text.
Math:
Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems.
Solve two-step word problems involving the four operations with whole numbers.
Use estimation strategies to assess the reasonableness of answers.
Interpret remainders in word problems.
Represent problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic.
Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to three-digit dividends and one-digit divisors with place value understanding using rectangular arrays, area models, repeated subtraction, partial quotients, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division.
Social Studies:
Explain how the experiences and achievements of minorities, indigenous groups, and marginalized people have contributed to change and innovation in North Carolina.
5th Grade
Reading:
Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described.
Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.
Math:
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction, including mixed numbers.
• Use area and length models to multiply two fractions, with the denominators 2, 3, 4.
• Explain why multiplying a given number by a fraction greater than 1 results in a product greater than the given number and when multiplying a given number by a fraction less than 1 results in a product smaller than the given number.
• Solve one-step word problems involving multiplication of fractions using models to develop the algorithm.
Science:
Illustrate the motion of an object using a graph to show a change in position over a period of time.
Explain why organisms differ from or are similar to their parents based on the characteristics of the organism. Then
Give examples of likenesses that are inherited and some that are not.
👑 Leader In Me At HRE
Habit 7- Sharpen the Saw: The Habit of Daily Self-Renewal
Big Ideas
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.
💙❤️ House Points Update 🧡💚
FIRST PLACE: MAGISTERIUM- HOUSE OF LEADERSHIP
In first place is House Magisterium with 18214 points! The points leader for House Magisterium is Kamora M., in first grade with 447 points!
SECOND PLACE: EMPARTIA- HOUSE OF EMPATHY
In second place is House Empatia with 18166 points! The points leader for House Empatia is Owen T.m in 1st grade with 415 points!
THIRD PLACE: EXCELSIOR- HOUSE OF GROWTH
In third place is House Excelsior with 18018 points! The points leader for House Excelsior is Avery M., in 1st grade with 425 points!
FOURTH PLACE: INTELLECTUS- HOUSE OF UNDERSTANDING
In fourth place is House Intellectus with 17990 points! The points leader for House Intellectus is Amina R., in 1st grade with 422 points!
📰 News from Student Support Services 📰
Our Student Support Services Team is here to support our families. Please reach out to them if you have any needs of concerns.
Mrs. Tricomi, School Counselor
Mrs. Tricomi is here to support our students with learning strategies, self-management, and social skills. She also serves as our 504 coordinator. To reach Mrs. Tricomi, please email elizabeth_tricomi@abss.k12.nc.us
Ms. Hill, School Social Worker
Ms. Hill is here to support our students and families with social services. She works to eliminate barriers to academic achievement by providing strategic services that identify and address the social emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process. To reach Ms. Hill, please email casey_hill@abss.k12.nc.us
Mrs. Matkins, School Nurse
Mrs. Matkins is here to support the health and wellness of our Haw River Elementary Community. She works to support students and families with illnesses, referrals, and healthcare needs. To reach Mrs. Matkins, please email haley_matkins@abss.k12.nc.us
School Counselor Updates
Important Updates from School Counselor Tricomi
Haw River Elementary Career Week
March 18-22, 2024
We would love to have you talk with our students about your career. All careers are important to help our community thrive! (like food servers, mechanics, retail, postal carriers, nail technicians, military, and many, many more!) It would be awesome to have at least one parent from every class help participate in this special day! Call or email Elizabeth Tricomi, our School Counselor to let her know you are interested.
(336) 578-0177
School Social Worker Updates
Important Reminder from School Social Worker Hill: Attendance Matters
While we know many viruses and germs going around, we want to take a moment to stress the importance of being at school every day. Missing school equals missing out and we do not want any of our students to miss out on the awesome learning and leadership opportunities that are accessible to every child, every day. Take a look at some of the attendance statistics below.
As we begin Quarter 3, let's challenge ourselves to be on time, present, and engaged in learning every day. Let's look at some of the incentives we will be introducing to help our students become excited about prioritizing attendance.
House Points: For the month of January, students who are present and on time every day will receive 5 House Points each day!
Traveling Trophy: The homeroom class with the highest attendance percentage for the week will get to keep the House Points Trophy for the following week!
Lion Cub Leader Luncheon: Lion Cubs with perfect attendance for the nine weeks will be invited to a special luncheon with administrators and front office staff!
Affordable Connectivity Program
Purpose: Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was tasked to develop and maintain the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a federal program that offers eligible households a discount on their monthly internet bill and a one-time discount off the purchase of a laptop, desktop or tablet computer. Since launching in December 2021, the ACP has helped over 22 million eligible households gain access to online internet service, allowing subscribers to take advantage of educational and career building resources, telehealth services and more. However, the of $14.2 billion Congress initially appropriated for the ACP is approaching depletion. Without additional funding, the Commission must begin a wind-down process for the ACP.
For more information, click this link.
Health-Related Updates
Important Reminder From Nurse Matkins
Flu and cold season are here. It is important that we all do our best to stay healthy by washing our hands, covering our cough, and staying home when sick.
Students should stay home if
If the student has any of the following symptoms they should stay home:
Fever (temperature of 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit or higher),
Diarrhea or vomiting
Constant cough and sore throat
A student who has a fever of 99.6 or above or any student that has thrown up will be sent home. Therefore, you will need to come for him/her immediately when the school contacts you. It is extremely important that you provide your child’s teacher with several emergency contact numbers so that someone can be reached if your child gets sick or injured. We cannot allow students with these symptoms to ride home on the bus or daycare vans.
- Students need to be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
- Anyone throwing up at night or in the morning should not attend school.
Colgate Dental Van
Last week, forms were sent home for the FREE Colgate Dental Van Clinic that will be at Haw River Elementary on March 8th. You must fill out the form completely to receive the free services. Please reach out to Nurse Matkins if you have any questions.
FREE At-Home Covid Tests FREE AT-HOME COVID TESTS
Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home.
Need help placing an order for your at-home tests?
Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
The U.S. government will continue to make COVID-19 tests available to uninsured individuals and underserved communities through existing outreach programs. Please contact a HRSA health center, Test to Treat site, or ICATT location near you to learn how to access low- or no-cost COVID-19 tests provided by the federal government.
For more information, click the link.
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🖤💛Haw River Lion Cubs Spirit Store🖤💛
Hey, Lion Cubs fan!
Coming off the sidelines is BSN SPORTS Fleece Collection! From hoodies and quarter zips to the crew necks, shorts and joggers, this soft and comfortable collection has it all—so head over to your Lion Cubs Sideline Store now and get after it.
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Go Lion Cubs!
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- Complete Forms in PowerSchool
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- Learn about the HRE House System for K-5 Students.
- Review the HRE student/parent handbook.
- Meet our amazing staff.
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