Improvements to Hedge School

There have been quite a few improvements to Hedge School this summer.  We are excited to start the new school year.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

I am very excited for this year to begin.  There has been a lot of work at Hedge School this summer.  As we begin the year, I challenge every student to give their very best every day.  I hope that students were able to complete their summer reading.  Forms will be due the second week of school.  I ask parents to try to volunteer at Hedge School at least once this year.  We need your help for a successful school year!  I sent home a volunteer form in the newsletter with some opportunities.  There will be more available on the first day of school.  You can turn in this form when you come in.

Tuesday, September 4^th is the first day of school for grades 1 through 5.  Students should not arrive before 8:35 am and students are let into school at 8:50 am.   On the first day of school, we will gather as a school for the Pledge of Allegiance and morning announcements.  After opening exercises parents will be able to escort their child to their classroom, then come to the gym for a short meeting and question and answer period.  I hope you are able to join us on the first day of school.  Friday, September 7^th is the first day of school for all kindergarten students.  I will meet with all kindergarten parents after they escort their child to the classroom. 

I hope you have a great last day of summer vacation and I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday or Friday.

Back to School Newsletter

The August newsletter has been posted on the Hedge School website.  See the front page of the website at the bottom.  There is information regarding volunteering, new staff, repairs made to the building, upcoming dates, the new food policy, and more.

2012 - 2013 Teacher Assignments

Are you wondering who you will have as a teacher this year?  Classroom assignments will be sent home on Tuesday or Wednesday, August 20th or 21st.  Be sure to check your mailboxes!

School begins on September 4th for grades 1 - 5. 

Scholastic Reading Counts

Scholastic Reading Counts is now up and running for the 2011 - 2012 school year!  Students in grades 2 through 5 can now complete quizzes from home AND in school.

After a student reads a book, they can go on Scholastic Reading Counts and take a 10 question quiz.  Upon completion of the quiz, students earn a number of points depending on how they scored and the complexity of the book they read.  Students are recognized for reaching different point thresholds. 

Students should click on the following link, enter their user name and password, then take the quiz :
https://h100000114.education.scholastic.com/slms/StudentAccess

The link will always be available on the Hedge School website or going to this post.