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HIGH HILLS ELEMENTARY
“A SCHOOL THAT WORKS”
Vol. 15, No 4 . Monthly Home/School Newsletter November 2009
HIGH HILLS
High Hills Elementary Mission Statement: The mission of High Hills Elementary School is to
provide each student with a quality education by developing academic and social skills in a safe
environment.
ELEMENTARY
High Hills Elementary Vision Statement: The vision of High Hills Elementary School is to create a
“A SCHOOL THAT
community committed to academic excellence.
WORKS”
School District Two Mission Statement: The mission of Sumter School District Two is to ensure the
highest quality education for each student.
Philosophy Statement on Discipline: At High Hills Elementary School, we believe the support of
parents is essential in promoting excellence in academic and social behavior. The administration and
staff believe that all students can act in a socially responsible manner and be diligent in the pursuit of
academic goals. Thus, our goal is to teach, model and require our students to behave as responsible,
respectful citizens.
HIGH HILLS FACULTY AND STAFF BELIEF STATEMENT: “We are in the business of helping
children.”
December 2009
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Panther Plaudit
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Interims Panther Plaudit
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Panther Plaudit Holiday Reading
Festival
Spirit Day
Newsletter
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Winter
Holidays
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Winter
Holidays
Sumter School District Two does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or
activities. For inquires regarding the policy, contact the Deputy Superintendent for Personnel and Pupil Services or the Director of
Special Services, Sumter School District Two, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150 or call 803-469-6900.
Join the High Hills Team!!!
Each year, High Hills joins the fight for a cure by
participating in the Sumter County Relay For Life. It is
Donuts for Dads is a highly anticipated event
a great opportunity to make a difference by raising
here at High Hills Elementary. The important money to help in the fight against cancer. Throughout
men in our students’ lives – including dads, the year we will hold different activities to help raise
grandfathers, and uncles – are happily money for our team, which we are still forming. We
would like to invite our students and their families to
welcomed into the school to eat donuts and
join the team. If you go on line to join now, the
muffins with their child and then share their registration cost is only $5. Check it out at
favorite book with the class. It is always nice www.relayforlife.org/sumtersc and join us in the fight
for teachers to see the excitement in our for a cure!
*Joining the team does not mean that you have to walk
students’ faces when they come in that morning
in the Relay For Life, but your support does help to
and announce their dad is coming. Ka’Onna make a difference in the lives of so many people, so join
Dukes, a fifth grade student, had this to say today!
about the experience: “Donuts for dad was fun.
You got to spend a lot of time with your dad This Day in History…November 24
and you got to drink juice and coffee. I felt 1784…Zachary Taylor (12th president of the United States)
very good when my dad came to read an was born.
1930…For the first time, a woman pilot was in charge of a
excellent story to the class.” This year we had transcontinental flight.
many dads participate and we hope next year
even more will get involved. Thought for the Day…
“Do not protect yourself by a fence but rather by your friends.”
Czech Proverb
Students Set High Goals for Themselves
It is often pointed out that in order to truly be successful, one must have goals. It is in trying to accomplish those goals that we often
stretch ourselves beyond our comfort zones and dare to try new things. Several weeks into the school year, Ms. Russell’s students wrote
goals for themselves. Their goals are appropriate for every student at High Hills Elementary. As we are now in the second quarter of
school, why don’t you take a look at some of their goals and see which ones you should set for yourself.
Student Goals for This School Year:
o Make the A/B Honor Roll
o Be a STAR Reader
o Make it through the year without any referrals
o Read every night to become a better reader
o Improve my grades
o Stay on task in my classes
o Do my BEST everyday
o Turn in all classwork and homework
o Meet my Accelerated Reader goal each phase
o Make the A-Honor Roll
o Come to school prepared
o Respect everyone
o Go all year with no Interventions from my teacher
o Make new friends
Choose some of these goals to work on in the coming weeks. See how great your school year can be if you just set goals!
Across the Border…
“America’s Aussie Adventure”
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border into our neighboring state of
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www.donotcall.gov Georgia and spend the day with hundreds
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www.dmachoice.org hour north of Atlanta is a Kangaroo
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Conservation Center that is open to the
public. You can experience up-close wildlife
shows, hike the Aussie Walkabout, trek
through a billabong of birds, picnic in a
butterfly garden, learn how to throw a
boomerang, and ride the “KangaRanger
Safari Truck”. If you are fascinated with
Looking for something to read…. these amazing animals and thought that
From Mrs. Bennet-Waterfield in the you would have to travel all the way to
Media Center Australia to really get a chance to
experience them, this is the family
Check these out @YourLibrary vacation for you!
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree
Lauren Tarshis For more information on ticket prices,
199 pages hours, and tours go to
SUMMARY: www.kangaroocenter.com or call 706-265-
Having inherited a super-logical and analytical mind from 6100.
her deceased father, Emma-Jean Lazarus is in a bind. She
has trouble understanding the unpredictable behavior of her
seventh-grade peers. After stumbling upon a heart-broken ** Please note that the minimum age for
classmate, Emma-Jean attempts to logically solve the
problems of her fellow students. The skewed rationale of
admission is 5 years old.
Emma-Jean often causes amusing results as she begins to
apply her views to the lives of those around her. The
socially-awkward yet big-hearted outsider becomes accepted
and learns from her comical mistakes.
Friendship for Today
Patricia C. McKissack
172 pages
SUMMARY:
St. Louis, Missouri, 1954. Black students are leaving their neighborhood schools as a result of the Supreme Court decision in
Brown v. Board of Education to end segregation. Rosemary and her best friend J.J. are pleased that they will support each
other in the move to the new school. But J.J. is diagnosed with polio, and Rosemary must attend the new school alone.
When Rosemary arrives, she is the only African-American child in the class, and she is sitting next to the neighborhood
bully. As a sixth grader, Rosemary must deal with racism at school and tension at home between her parents. As the year
progresses, Rosemary sees that prejudice, family problems, and intolerance can provide plenty of worries. But things are not
always as they seem, and friendship can take many forms. A bit of humor and persistence can help in the most adverse
situations.
Reminders
Register on the
school web site
for class pages
and e-alerts:
What to Do…What to Do…What to Do… http://hhes.sumter2.org
If you are like many people in Sumter, you were Parent
enjoying the chance to go to the movies for the low
participation
We would like all
price of $1.99 per show and are mourning the demise
parents to be
of Sumter‟s only discount movie theater. Well, the
involved in their
city of Sumter has begun a new event called Big children’s
Screen Fridays at the House. Every Friday night you education and
can enjoy a recent movie DVD release at the Sumter school activities.
Opera House in downtown for just $2.50 per person. However, to
Once a month will still be devoted to classic movies; in participate in
fact, for December a favorite holiday staple, “White school functions
Christmas” will be showing. On the other Fridays you must
enjoy a more recent movie with friends and family. complete a
The Opera House is located on North Main Street, volunteer packet
and there are some great restaurants nearby for your and pass a
background
dining. So take a Friday night and make it “dinner and
check. Packets
a movie” in downtown Sumter.
may be picked up
at any school in
district two or
contact our
parent
facilitator Mrs.
Kendrick at
Community Calendar for December 499-3327.
„Tis the season for numerous holiday happenings in Sumter. For a more complete list of events,
go to the city of Sumter‟s website at www.sumtersc.gov and check it out for yourself. Below is a
list of some of the holiday traditions enjoyed by many here in the Sumter/Shaw area.
Holiday Events:
December 1-31…Be sure to visit Swan Lake Fantasy of Lights during the holidays to take in the
amazing displays of Christmas lights. For an extra special trip, make it to the gardens on December
1 for the Opening Ceremony at 6pm. While you‟re there, visit Santa‟s Shop and enjoy the Christmas
Village.
December 2 & 3…The Columbia City Ballet presents “Frosty the Snowman” at Patriot Hall. Call
436-2260 for details.
December 4…Come downtown to the Sumter County Courthouse for the lighting of the Sumter
County Christmas Tree, complete with musical selections from area school choruses. The Tree
Lighting Ceremony is at 4:30 pm, followed by “A Walk With St. Nick”. Enjoy FREE refreshments
and storytelling at this seasonal favorite.
December 5 & 6…The Columbia City Ballet, along with local dancers, presents the holiday classic
“The Nutcracker” at Patriot Hall. Matinees each day begin at 3:00pm and an additional Friday
evening performance will be held at 7:30pm. Call 436-2260 for ticket prices and information.
December 4-7…First Baptist Church presents its annual “Singing Christmas Tree”. Enjoy local
talent in a wonderful Christmas tradition. Shows will be held nightly at 7:30pm, with Saturday and
Sunday matinees at 4:30pm. Performances are FREE, but tickets are required for admission. Call
the church at 773-3732 for additional information and to get tickets.
December 6…Everyone loves a parade, and Sumter‟s Christmas Parade will be traveling down Main
Street.
