Matilda Hartley Elementary School
A Title I School to Watch ...WE ARE THE
APRIL 2012
Macon Miracle
STRENGTH OF CHARACTER & COLLEGE READY
A Message from the Principal
the midst of taking the annual CRCT test to show what they
have learned this year. I am positive that our students will
do well because hard work yields positive outcomes. Be
sure though to remind your students on next week to continue to follow these simple rules.
Dr. Shelia V.
Garcia
Dear Parents & Students:
Character Words
for:
Apr. 2-6: Cooperation
Apr. 9-13: Creativity
Apr. 16-20: Respect
Apr. 23-27: Respect for
the Creator
April 10: CRCT (Reading)
April 11: CRCT (LA)
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Get a good night’s sleep before the test.
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Eat a good, nutritious breakfast.
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Be sure you have sharpened #2 pencils.
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Be sure you are in dress code.
April 17: CRCT (Science)
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Come with a positive attitude
April 18: CRCT (Soc. St.)
Parents be sure that your child is at school on time. All
students should be in their classrooms by 8:30 A.M. If you
wish for your child to eat at school please remember that
breakfast begins at 8:00 A.M. each morning.
I am so very excited to see
all the great things that are
happening at Hartley because
The Science portion of the CRCT will be taken on Tueswe have the best students and a
day, April 17th and the Social Studies portion of the CRCT
dedicate staff that work each
will be taken on Wednesday, April 18th. Students who arday to make sure all of our
rive on-time and do not miss a test will receive a small instudents are succeeding.
centive to say “Thank You for being Responsible.”
As I am sure you are aware
Doctor & Dentist appointments should be rescheduled so
our students in grades 3-5 are in
that they do not conflict with our testing dates.
Character Counts
Dates to Remember
Lastly, remember that no child should arrive at school
before 8 A.M. as there is no adult to supervise early arrivals.
QUOTES OF THE MONTH:
April 12: CRCT (Math)
April 25: Progress Reports
April 26: Presentation
(4th grade @ 6 PM)
April 30: Student Holiday
Inside this issue:
Media Matters
2
Coaches’ Corner
3
Staff Recognition
4
Parent Connection
5
PTO Election
6
Spring Fling
7
“No one knows what he can do until he tries.”
~ Publilius Syrus
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t,
your right.”
~ Henry Ford
“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go, as long as
you don’t stop”
~ Confucius
MATILDA HARTLEY ELEMENTARY
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Media Matters @ Hartley Elementary
CRCT Information Skills Quiz—See if Your Teacher Knows
(1) John’s teacher told him his writing would be more exciting if he would quit using the same word over
and over in his writing. She told him to use a __________ to find words that mean the same thing. He
looked up the word “buy” and found the words: purchase; acquire.
(2) Becky overheard her mother talking about her history teacher. Her mother said, “Ms. Korea sure was
fastidious in her grading of Becky’s report on Harriet Tubman.” Since Becky was not sure of the
meaning of “fastidious”, she went to the bookshelf and pulled out a _______________.
Michael Lashley, Ed.S.
Library media Specialist
Parents:
Remember that there is a section on the CRCT that covers
Information & Research
Skills. Students in grades 2-5
should know when to use
each of the following reference materials and how to use
them to find information.
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Encyclopedia
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Index
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Glossary
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Thesaurus
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Dictionary
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Almanac
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Internet
(3) Deanna’s teacher asked her to prepare a written report about the life of President Abraham Lincoln.
When she arrived at the library she walked over to the “Reference” Section to find an encyclopedia.
Deanna remember that Mr. Lashley had told her that encyclopedias provide lots of facts about famous people, places, and topics. She remembered that an encyclopedia is made of lots of different
volumes, but she could not remember which letter volume she needed? Do you know which letter
volume she should use? Which one? _____
(4) Judy’s parents just bought her a Persian kitten and told her that she would need to take care of it. She
went by the school library and found a book entitled, “Cats of the World.” Mr. Lashley told her she
would have to use it in the media center because she already had a book checked out. She was upset ... her teacher had given her only ten minutes to come to the library. Because she could not read
the whole book, she quickly turned to the back of the book to the ________ and looked up “Persian”
cats to see what page had information about that specific type of cat. She quickly made a few notes
on her notebook and hurried back to class.
(5) Mr. Jones , a farmer, is thinking about planting a crop and needs to know what the weather
will be like three months from now. What would be the best place to look for future
weather predictions?
(6) The local radio station is giving away a prize to the first caller who can tell them who won
the Super Bowl last year. Dan went to the media center and asked Mr. Lashley if he had the
2011 _________. Dan remembered it lists statistics for each year and is written annually.
DID YOU KNOW ????
Courtesy of http://www.did-you-knows.com
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Did you know most lipsticks contain fish scales
Did you know frogs can't swallow with their eyes open
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Did you know 8% of people have an extra rib
Did you know men have 10% more red blood cells than women
“In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how
many can get through to you.”
Matilda Hartley elementary school
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Coaches’ Corner
Math Matter
Test taking can be stressful, but using these test taking strategies can be beneficial for both students and teachers.
Mrs. Paula Johnson,
Performance Learning Coach
Spring is the time of year when students begin to get restless. The end of the year
is in sight, and summer vacation is just weeks away. Unfortunately, this is also the
time of year when we begin state testing. We spend all year preparing our students
for these tests. They are often used to determine a student's class placement for the
next year, and are used for school rankings. It is sometimes difficult to motivate students to take these high stakes test, especially in the spring-time when the weather is
nice, and most students would rather be outside enjoying the warmer weather.
In order to get the students excited, and in “test-taking” mode, we try a few different tactics to get them prepared. The first order of business is to help students understand the importance of the test. Students need to be aware of the effect these tests
can have on their future. Students are more likely to buy into testing if they understand why it is important. Another thing to address is how to read the different test
questions. Students need to get accustomed to key phrases that can help them identify
the type of test question they are answering. For instance, when working on a math
test, students can infer that when a question calls for a “product” most likely they
will be asked to multiply.
Many students rush through the test. Testing is often a nerve-wracking and
stressful time for teachers and for students. Encouraging students to eat a good breakfast before school helps in maintaining focus during the test. As we prepare for testing, parents help us stress the importance of student performing to the best of their
ability. Thanks for your continued support as we strive for new academic goals.
Young Georgia Authors Schoolwide Winners
Mrs. Dora Collins,
Instructional Coach
Congratulations to our schoolwide winners who participated in the Young Georgia Authors Competition! Winners were awarded a gift card, a writing journal, and special pencils. First place
winners are Trinity Whitby, Keniyah Hollingshed, Amauri Cotton, Accountice Graham, Melownese Collins. Writing entries were sent to the district for the Young Georgia Authors district
competition.
Young Georgia Authors District Winner
Congratulations to Melownese Collins who is 1st Place Winner in 5th Grade districtwide. This
means her writing entry won from among all fifth grade entries in Bibb County Public
Schools! Melownese’s entry has been forward to the Young Georgia Authors state competition. We offer Melownese best wishes in the state competition!
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The 1,000,000 Words Reading Challenge continues and our reading worm is growing! Purpose
circles representing books our 2nd graders have read are now extending our reading worm to
the first grade hall. Wow! Parents please remind your children to read, read, read!
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The suggested Read Aloud for the month is Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind by Judy
Finchler.
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Are you looking for ways to become more involved in your child’s education? Then visit this
website for great ideas.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/
parent_involvement.shtml
MATILDA HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Teacher of the Month
Ms. McKenzie is a veteran teacher at Hartley Elementary
School. She is originally from New York State. She believes in
every child reaching their potential and works throughout the
year to make each one a success. Ms. McKenzie holds an Educational Specialist degree in Technology Management and is currently a third grade teacher at Hartley.
Ms. Anitha McKenzie
Belief in oneself is one of
the most important
bricks in building any
successful venture.
Lydia M. Child
Read more: http://
Instructional Support Personnel of the Month
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Mrs. Mary Ann Miller
My name is Mary Ann. I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia.
I have been married to my husband, David, for fifteen years.
We have four children and eleven grandchildren. I have a
B.S. in Public/Human Service and A.S. in Education. I will
receive my Master’s in Early Childhood Education in May.
Prior to working in Education, I worked as a secretary for
twenty years and decided to go back to school and pursue a
more fulfilling career. I have worked and volunteered in the
Bibb county school system for almost three years. I started
out as a volunteer and that led to my current position as a
paraprofessional. My job as a paraprofessional allows me to
get hands on classroom experience while pursuing my Master
degree. I love the field of education because I want to make a
difference in the lives of our children. In my spare time, I
enjoy reading, baking and spending time with my family.
MATILDA HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Parent Connection
Please come visit our Parent
Resource Room. It is located in
Room 106, Monday-Friday,
from 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Mrs. JaJuandraula Green-Taylor
Family Engagement Facilitator
PARENTING
Tip of the Month
Make it a habit to ask
your child about their
day or
something new they
have learned.
If you would like to visit our
District Parent Resource
Center, it is located at
2011Riverside Drive.
It is opened
Monday-Friday from
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and the
2nd and 4th Saturdays from
10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.
Summer is almost here! Have you found a
Summer Enrichment Camp for your child?
Look for information in the coming weeks for
information on Summer Camps in your area.
Parent Meeting–
Thursday, April 26th 5pm
PTO/ 4th Grade Presentation–
Thursday, April 26th 6pm
Relay for Life–
Friday, May 4th, 6pm
Al Sihah Shrine Park
Spring FlingFriday, May 18th
Helpful Resources
-Mentor’s Project
478-765-8624
RELAY FOR LIFE 2012
MAY 4TH
AL SIHAH SHRINE PARK
HELP US REACH OUR
GOAL….DONATE TODAY!
UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTS
Mrs. Ingrid Evans Brown
Parent Trainer
WE NEED YOU!
Volunteers are needed for our
upcoming Spring Fling. If you are
interested in volunteering,
please contact
Mrs. Green-Taylor or Mrs. Brown.
Contact us at:
478-779-2488 Office
478-779-2489 Fax
Or
[email protected]
[email protected]
-Boy’s & Girl’s Club
478-788-0300
-Buck Melton Center
478-330-6272
“Give the greatest gift
ever...YOUR TIME! Make a
difference in the life of a
child.”
-Unknown
PTO Officer Elections
The following PTO members have been nominated to serve Hartley during the 2012-2013 school
year. They will be confirmed & installed at the next PTO meeting scheduled for April 26, 2012 at
6 PM in the school cafeteria. If you are interested in running against one of these people, please fill
out the nomination form below and return to the school by Monday, April 16, 2012. Be sure to
come out to the next PTO meeting to support our new officers.
Proposed 2012-2013 Officers
President: Ms. Anitha McKenzie
Vice-President: Ms. Annie Raines
Treasurer: Ms. Ingrid Brown
Secretary: Ms. Paula Johnson
Parliamentarian: Ms. LaShonda Smith
If you wish to write in a candidate to run against the candidates above please come the form below and
return to the school office by Monday, April 16, 2012. Thanks for your participation.
NOMINATION NOTICE FOR PTO COUNCIL
I wish to nominate ______________________________ for the office of PTO ________________.
I understand that the final elections will be held at the upcoming PTO meeting by ballot.
Thanks,
PTO INTALLATION COMMITTEE
SPRING
FLING
Friday—-May 18th
$10 per student, pre-paid
**CASH ONLY**
dunking booth * pony ride * jumping inflatibles
****Other items on sale at the event****