Important News

Principal's Message 11/14/19

Dear Parents, As we move into the winter season, we would like to again request your support with assuring that the children come dressed with appropriate outdoor clothing daily. In general, students participate in outside recess when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Having hats, gloves and coats assures students have the…

Indoor Recess Activities

As the weather changes, we know it won’t be long before access to outside may become limited due to weather. To prepare, we are looking for some additional activities for students to use during indoor recess. As you are doing your fall cleaning, please consider donating the following to HES: • New or gently used board games (please include all…

Music Class News

Several students have asked for the Quaver code - our online music curriculum website. There are fun activities that students can access if they wish. Below are the directions and code. • Go to https://www.quavermusic.com/info • Click on “STUDENT INTERACTIVES” (at the top of the page) • You will be asked to enter a CLASS CODE. • Type in the…

Book Fair and Literacy Night

The Book Fair is coming to HES… Monday, November 18 9:15 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 19 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (extended hours event) Wednesday, November 20 through Friday, November 22 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, November 25 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Tuesday, November 19 we will host a Literacy…

Quarter 1 Report Cards

Quarter 1 report cards will be issued on Monday, November 11. We encourage you to review the feedback with your child and consider asking what they believe they are doing well and what areas may require a little more effort. Help your child set some goals and develop a plan for how to reach that goal. Click here for more…

Caring School Community Corner 10/31/19

HES students have discussed a variety of social topics during community circles, such as our interactions in the school environment including caring for the classroom, following established norms and developing empathy. Each Thursday students may receive a letter (varies depending upon topic and grade level) that provides an update to families regarding the topic discussed during that week’s community circles…

Principal's Message 10/31/19

Dear Parents, November 18-22 is American Education Week for public schools across the nation. Our Hammond Elementary students and staff welcome our families to visit and to join students in the classroom. Because we share the traffic loop with middle school, we ask our parents to visit between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in order to avoid…

Picture Retake Day

Picture Day Retakes will be held on Wednesday, November 6. If you would like your child to have their portraits retaken on this day, the entire portrait package must be returned. Please have your child bring the portrait package to the photographer on retake day. Parents of students who were absent should contact the main office for an order envelope…