We had such a great time last week with our book character parade and celebrating the accomplishments of our students in Quarter 1. Be on the lookout for a separate post that will recap our prestigious assemblies from Friday!

Moving into week 9, let's continue to be great by beginning with the end in mind and practicing thinking about something before we say or do anything.

We are going to have another phenomenal week of Learning, Leading, and Loving it!

#ReflectConnectAffect

#LionCubsLeadTheWay

Friday, 11/10

-Veteran's Day Holiday, NO SCHOOL for students and staff.

Looking Ahead:

Monday, 11/13

-Fall Make-Up Pictures

November 13-17

-Fall Book Fair (more information to come)

Thursday, 11/16

-K-2 Fall Ball Dance (3:00-4:30)

Friday, 11/17

-3-5 Fall Ball Dance (3:00-4:30)

We are always looking for volunteers to support our teachers and students in different ways. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ms. Mendoza in the front office!

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!

Let's take a look at what our students will be learning this week!

Reading:

With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.

Letters of the Week:

p and j

Sight Words: a, and, for, he, in, is, it, of, that, the, to, was, you

Math:

Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0 to 20, with 0 representing a count of no objects.

Science:

Compare the observable physical properties of different kinds of materials (clay, wood, cloth, paper, etc) from which objects are made and how they are used.

Reading:

Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.

Sight Words: has, with, of, be, his

Math:

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.

Apply the commutative and associative properties as strategies for solving addition problems.

Add and subtract, within 20, using strategies such as:

• Making ten

• Decomposing a number leading to a ten

• Using the relationship between addition and subtraction

• Creating equivalent but simpler or known sums

Apply understanding of the equal sign to determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true.

Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation involving three whole numbers

Social Studies:

Exemplify ways individuals and groups play a role in shaping communities.

Reading:

Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.

Math:

Represent and solve addition and subtraction word problems within 100, with unknown in all positions by using representations and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, when solving one step problems.

Science:

Illustrate how sound is produced by vibrating objects and columns of air.

Summarize the relationship between sound and objects of the body that vibrate- ear drum and vocal cords.

Reading:

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, identifying words that impact the meaning in a text.

Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

a. Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context.

b. Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty.

Math:

For products of whole numbers with two factors up to and including 10:

• Interpret the factors as representing the number of equal groups and the number of objects in each group.

• Illustrate and explain strategies including arrays, repeated addition, decomposing a factor, and applying the commutative and associative properties.

Science:

Recognize that the earth is part of a system called the solar system that includes the sun (a star), planets, and many moons, and the earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system.

Social Studies:

Summarize the historical development of local governments.

Describe the structure of local government and how it functions to serve citizens.

Understand the three branches of government, with an emphasis on local government.

Reading:

Determine the theme of a story,drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

Math:

Solve two-step word problems involving the four operations with whole numbers.

Social Studies:

Explain how traditions, social structure, and artistic expression have contributed to the unique identity of North Carolina.

Reading:

Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s).

Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably

Math:

Classify quadrilaterals into categories based on their properties.

• Explain that attributes belonging to a category of quadrilaterals also belong to all subcategories of that category.

• Classify quadrilaterals in a hierarchy based on properties.

Write, explain, and evaluate numerical expressions involving the four operations to solve up to two-step problems.

Science:

Predict upcoming weather events from weather data collected through observation and measurements

Preparation: Get a puzzle (about 24 pieces) and take the pieces out of the box so that your family does not see the puzzle picture on the cover.

Invite family members to put the puzzle together without the aid of the picture. After two minutes, give them the puzzle picture and let them complete the puzzle. Ask: “Why is it easier to complete a puzzle with the picture?” Discuss why having the end in mind helps achieve your desired results as a family.

2. Family Values

Explain that family values are what you believe in and care most about as a family—what is most important. Together, make a list of what values your family shares. Discuss each value listed and why it is important. Allow all family members to have a voice. Celebrate your family’s values with a special treat or fun activity.

3. Family Collage

Resources: Poster board or paper, crayons, markers, magazines, scissors, family photos or memorabilia, and glue sticks.

Gather as a family. On a piece of poster board, make a collage of what you want your family to stand for. Cut out pictures and words from magazines, find old photos, or draw words and pictures that represent what you want your family to stand for. Talk about how the words or pictures represent your family’s values, hopes, and goals. Allow space for each family member to make a contribution as they glue the items to the poster board to make a collage. Hang the collage in your home as a reminder of what is important to your family.

4. Storytelling

Reinforce your family values through storytelling. Think of stories from parents, grandparents, other relatives—or your own life—that reinforce one of your family values. Share the stories and discuss them on more than one occasion. Write them down and keep them in a binder. Add photos.

5. A Family Mission Statement

Work as a family to create a family mission statement.

Step 1: Gather inspirational ideas of what your family is about.

• Interview each other using the questions on page 25.

• Read inspirational quotes or listen to motivational songs or poems.

• Research other families’ mission statements on the internet.

Step 2: Draft a family mission statement.

• Brainstorm phrases that capture the values that are most important to your family. Invite each family member to contribute.

• Write a draft. Check: Does the draft appeal to all family members? Does it inspire? Does it help you make decisions? Is it short and memorable?

Step 3: Stay on course.

• Place the mission statement draft in a visual, central location.

• Live the mission statement for a while.

• After a month or so, revisit the draft mission statement. Does it still represent the best of your family? Adjust as needed.

• Create family systems to reinforce the mission statement. For example, offer small rewards for family members who get “caught” living all or parts of the mission statement. Make it fun.

As we are closing out quarter 1, we want to recognize the House Points Leaders for the whole school. First graders, Luisa H., and Nyah S., are the closed out quarter 1 leading with 135 House points! Way to go ladies!

In first place is House Magisterium with 5006 pts! The points leader for House Intellectus is Deborah T., in first grade with 140 points!

The following students were House Intellectus House Points Leaders for Quarter 1:

Kindergarten: Rosabella T.- 22 points

1st Grade: Deborah T.- 133 points

2nd Grade: Veronica G.- 66 points

3rd Grade: Ily Q.- 54 points

4th Grade: Talaiyah S.- 83 points

5th Grade: Alison M.- 64 points

Hi Haw River Elementary School Families!!

We want to do the best we can to support you and your families. Below is the

United Way of Alamance County brochure. This brochure offers a number of helpful resources for food pantries, housing & shelter, served meals, self-sufficiency/employment, utility & rent assistance, behavioral/crisis, etc. Some other helpful resources are listed below. If you need links to any of these resources, a PowerPoint is posted on the Haw River School Website with embedded links to all resources. If you need referrals to community agencies please contact our School Social Worker Casey Hill at casey_hill@abss.k12.nc.us

Community Partners:

• Haw River United Methodist Church: Food Pantry: available to the community on

Tuesdays and Thursdays (10.m. – 12 p.m.), MUST call ahead at (336) 578-0611 to let

staff know you are coming

Facebook Pages:

• The Healing Station

• People Helping People Alamance County

• City Gate Dream Center

• Hope for Alamance County Needs Ministry

Helpful Programs:

• Attendance Works: Haw River Elementary wants our students to be at school!!! A missed

school day is a lost opportunity for students to learn. Students who attend school

regularly have been shown to achieve higher levels than students who do not have regular

attendance. This relationship between attendance and achievement may appear early in a

child's school career.

• NC 211: NC 211 is a vital service that thousands of people in North Carolina use. Every

day, clients contact NC 211 to access free and confidential crisis and emergency

counseling, disaster assistance, food, health care and insurance assistance, stable housing

and utility payment assistance, employment services, veterans' services, and childcare

and family services. Trained specialists listen, identify underlying problems, and connect

people with resources and services in their community.

• 988: 988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing

mental health-related distress. That could be thoughts of suicide, mental health or

substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.

• Alamance Partnership for Children: Offers a variety of programs and resources to help

every young child grow, learn, and thrive. Includes the program

• Dolly Parton Imagination Library: Dolly Parton’s book-gifting program is free for ALL Alamance County children from birth to five years of age. Each child registered will receive one free age-appropriate book in the mail per month until they reach their fifth birthday.

Autism Resources:

• Autism Society of North Carolina: The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the

lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities. There

is a local chapter in Alamance County (search online for the local calendar of events and

the Alamance group’s Facebook page).

• Autism Society of NC Toolkits: get information and downloadable resources for topics

such as special education, the IEP, accessing services, autism & health, advocacy 101,

moving to NC, etc.

• Autism Society of NC Resource Specialists: Autism Resource Specialists are available to

help families in every county of North Carolina.

• Autism Society of NC Clinical Services: Provide a variety of clinical supports to help

address challenging behaviors, promoting play, and communication skills through

interventions and consultations.

• Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum

and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families

through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with

autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum

disorder and related conditions.

• The Incredible Years Parenting Class: A class for caregivers with children with autism or

language delays. The class, dinner, and childcare are provided free of charge to all

participants.

• TEACCH® Autism Program: Provides clinical services such as initial referral and

consultation, diagnostic evaluations, family consultation sessions, parent support groups,

social play and recreation groups, individual counseling for higher-functioning clients,

and employment services.

Thank you, and we hope this is helpful!

- Abby Lewis

School Psychologist Intern

abigail_lewis@abss.k12.nc.us

Check out these Community Assistance Resources!

We will be having our Thanksgiving Giveaway on Nov 18th. Boxes will include a turkey and will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please share this flyer with your communities. Note that this giveaway will not be at our regular location, but in Burlington instead.

Please note that we will have a representative on hand who speaks Spanish.

In the event that families are in need of food in between our monthly giveaways, they can contact the church office for assistance.

Please contact Rev Wingfield at revwingfield@elonfbc.org or 336-584-5657 with any questions.

Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-⁠19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home.

Order Free At-Home Tests

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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Welcome to Haw River Checklist:

• Complete Forms in PowerSchool

• Review Bus Routes if needed.

• Learn about the HRE House System for K-5 Students.

• Review the HRE student/parent handbook.

• Meet our amazing staff.

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