Hamilton Crossing Elementary School

Please find attached a flyer detailing an exciting opportunity for our students. This email includes all pertinent information and positions for those interested in volunteering, which are listed at the bottom. ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Parents, register your K-12th graders today for the Atlanta STEM Fest presented by AABE and STEM Global Action on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 AM - 12 PM at the C.T. Martin Natatorium & Recreation Center. This FREE event features 60+ hands-on STEM activities, allowing students to explore, create, and discover exciting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! DATE: April 26, 2025 TIME: 9 AM - 12 PM LOCATION: 3201 M.L. King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 REGISTER TODAY: registration.stemnola.com The Atlanta STEM Fest is sponsored by Chevron, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Warner Williams, LLC, and JPMorgan Chase. It’s a perfect opportunity to expose, engage, and inspire your child and help them discover the endless possibilities of STEM in a fun, interactive environment. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Join Us as a STEM Mentor at Atlanta STEM Fest! We’re looking for STEM enthusiasts, college students, and STEM professionals to volunteer as mentors for the Atlanta STEM Fest on April 26, 2025! This is your chance to mentor, inspire, and guide K-12 students. Your expertise will help spark the curiosity and creativity of the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators. VOLUNTEER BENEFITS: 1) A $50 stipend for undergraduate college students 2) Make a meaningful impact on your community 3) Share your STEM passion and help shape the innovators of tomorrow VOLUNTEER TODAY at https://stemnola.galaxydigital.com/need/ Let’s inspire the future of STEM together!

🔍 Zoom in for Pie in the Face standings!! The big event is this Friday so be sure to send in your money to "vote" for your teacher of choice soon!!

Today was our last day of Community and Career Days. We were so excited to have Liz Campbell, Director of Chapter Development for the Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association. She led the fourth graders in a construction lab to create a 3D model of a bridge. Our students were amazing! We definitely have some future architects, engineers, and designers in this group! Thank you, Liz Campbell, for helping us learn today! We appreciate you!

Community and Career Days has been continuing this week! Second grade welcomed Ranger Kevin Mardell from the Etowah Indian Mounds along with his tortoise, Franklin Shelllano Roosevelt. The students learned a lot about park rangers and the indigenous people groups of the Mississippian period. Thank you so much to Ranger Kevin and Franklin! The students loved the cool artifacts! 

It's that time again! See the flyer for details regarding this year's Pie in the Face!

What an amazing Community and Career Day for our Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First grade students! They got to have first-hand views of some awesome vehicles. This was a hands-on experience, and we all learned so much. We had an amazing crew who took the time to share great information with our students. It was a little windy, but that didn’t stop the smiles from coming out today. A special thanks to our very own SRO Donnie Scott for all his help in contacting our distinguished guests! And to our distinguished guests a resounding THANK YOU!!! Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Bomb Technician Chris Minney Assistant Special Agent in Charge Earl Glover Special Agent Katelynn Flowers Special Agent Crime Scene Specialist Katie Bowen Special Agent Rebecca Turner Special Agent Will Gee Special Agent Will Montgomery Bartow County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Caleb Black Lieutenant Matt Pifer Bartow County School Police Officer Jacob Gentry Officer Donnie Scott Euharlee Police Department Seargent Andy Page K9 Officer Baloo Metro Ambulance Kiara Barnette Avery Tatum Vera Telles

Cass High School Baseball will be hosting a youth night. See the flyer for more details.

Today, fifth graders participated in our Community and Career Days. We all had a fun day learning about drones and dogs. Our presenters all bragged on our students and the great questions they asked! Then to top it off, fourth grade had a surprise visit from Special Agent April Griffith from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Special thanks to our distinguished guests! Special Agent April Griffith Georgia Bureau of Investigation Jeff Holland UAS Strategic Development Phoenix Air Unmanned Greg Roper UAS Senior Solutions Engineer Phoenix Air Unmanned Shayne Schettler General Manager Georgia K9 National Training Center Justin Perry Trainer Georgia K9 National Training Center Macy Tabor Trainer Georgia K9 National Training Center

🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day, HCES!🍀 Were you able to catch that leprechaun??

What an amazing day for our third grade students. We had our first installment of Community and Career Days and it was great. Special thanks to our distinguished guests listed below. They taught us so much! And a resounding shout out to Basil, Angel, and Rambo the most distinguished and cutest dogs ever! Daniel Lochridge Renasant Bank County President- Bartow Grace Jordan UGA Extension-Bartow County ANR/KBB Program Assistant Officer Donnie Scott Bartow County School Police Shayne Schettler General Manager Georgia K9 National Training Center

Upcoming Sixth Grade Parents: Please see the flyer regarding a parent meeting at Cass Middle School on April 24, 20025. Thank you,

Any upcoming 6th grader interested in joining the CMS Robotics team for next year please see the attached flyer for details. Anyone interested must scan the QR code to fill out the online form by April 15th, and they must attend tryouts on April 24th at CMS room 511 3:30-5:00. All team members will be selected by the end of this school year. 

Calling all Future Innovators in Grades 3-6! Join us this summer at the Future Innovators STEM Camp, where imagination meets technology! Dive into the exciting worlds of drones, robotics, AR/VR, AI, and more! Unleash your creativity in our makerspace, explore 3D printing, and bring your ideas to life with animation! Don't miss this chance to learn, create, and innovate with fellow young minds! Space is limited. Registration opens March 18th at 6:00 PM. See Flyer for additional information.

Bartow County Public Library is having a mini-STEM camp over Spring Break. See the flyer for more details.

Our Lego Robotics team represented HCES today at the Bartow County Showcase. They took 2nd place in the robot games. Our HamFam is so proud of your accomplishments.

📚 Read Across America is next week! 📚

Trent H. represented us well at the state technology competition where he went against other 5th and 6th grade region champs. Nice job today and our HamFam is so proud of you!

Yearbook order date Has Changed from April 25th to April 18th by 2:00 pm (No Exceptions). Thank you, Scarlet Collett, Media Specialist.

Happy Valentines Day! Read-A-Thon is already off to a great start. We already have 44 students that have activated their account. The top class is Mrs. Gilliam's class with $225 in donations and as of right now, we have a three-way tie for the top students with Knox and Charlotte in third grade and Will in fifth grade with $125 donations each. If you have not signed your child up, watch a short video to see how to sign up your reader: https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/CpPWBz/1 Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you, Mrs. Collett

It's time for the Hamilton Crossing Elementary School Read-A-Thon! Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday February 24, 2025, and is sure to be a fun and exciting event. We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time. Watch a short video to see how to signup your reader: https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/CpPWBz/1 Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you, Hamilton Crossing Elementary School