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Friday, April 24th, Volume 38
A Message from Dr. J
A Message from Dr. J
Milestone's Week is Coming!
Milestones are here next week and we are READY! WE have built our stamina, confidence, and shown our commitment to readiness as we completed our Progress Learning challenge, worked on practice questions in class, and explored the tools on the online platform. Time to show what we know and we are ready to go!
As we enter testing week, please see the reminders to relaxing and recharging after school in mind. Start your day with a positive mindset and a good breakfast. Spend some time moving your body and getting some fresh air when you can! Finally, we are so proud of our kids and their hardwork this year - let's celebrate our kids in this showcase time of the year!
And believe it or not, next Friday kicks off May Madness and the race to the end of the year! With spring sports in full gear, nice weather outside, and every possible performance and team celebration on the calendar - it can get busy around here! Kee up with our information in our Husky Herald, staff newsletters, and on our website and social media!
📅 Important Dates & Family Opportunities
4-27-5/1: Milestones Testing Week
4/30 - Barnes and Noble Book Fair
5/2 - Matilda Performances at South Forsyth High School
5/8 - next Husky Herald sent
Have a great weekend, Huskies! 💙
The HCES Admin Team
Ashley Johnessee, Principal ajohnessee@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Berkley Fain, Assistant Principal 3-5 f39283@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Davis Barlow, Assistant Principal K-2 dbarlow@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Traci Avery, Assistant Administrator tavery@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Parent To Do List
Parent To Do List
Milestones are next week - see some habit reminders to be ready for testing week!
Book Fair at Barnes and Noble with a performance from our Matilda cast on April 30th!
Don't forget to get your tickets to Matilda, Jr! We have two performances on Saturday, May 2nd. See details below!
Seen Around Haw Creek
HCES Staff were recognized for their contributions to the DBQ Project!
Mrs. Anthony was recognized at the FCS Playmaker of the Year breakfast!
Congrats, Mrs. Anthony!
Thank you to our GREATEST team for keeping us running!
Kani & Mrs. Sneath supported another FCS Elementary School this week!
Kingston, Scout, and Maggie helped spread some love at Horizon Academy this week.
Milestones Reminders - We are READY!
Local School Council
Local School Council
Haw Creek will have our next LSC meeting on Monday, April 27th -our final meeting of the school year. This meeting has been moved to accommodate new district information that Dr. J will receive during the April Principals meeting. As always, our meetings are open to our community.
All meetings are open to our community and everyone is welcome! We meet on Mondays at 2:45pm in the Media Center. This year we will post our minutes from our meetings in the Herald so you have them directly. CLICK HERE for February's Minutes.
Want to learn more about LSC? Email Dr. Johnessee directly. Want to see what we've done in the past? You can find our minutes in the FCSS Board of Education website - click Meetings at the top - click Meeting Title Search, and enter Haw Creek. That will show all previous and upcoming Haw Creek LSC meetings.
Thanks for participating with us!
Matilda, Jr.
Matilda, Jr.
You do not want to miss Haw Creek Elementary’s spectacular production of Matilda The Musical JR.! Our incredibly talented students have been working so hard to bring this magical story to life, and we want to pack the house with our wonderful community.
Whether you have a student at Haw Creek or are just looking for a fantastic, family-friendly event in the area, we would love to see you in the audience!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
⏰ Times: 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM
📍 Location: SFHS Performing Arts Center
🎟️ How to get tickets: Simply scan the QR codes on the poster or click below:
May 2nd, at 1:00PM: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/73322434/roald-dahl-s-matilda-the-musical-jr-
May 2nd, at 6:00PM: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/37894654/roald-dahl-s-matilda-the-musical-jr-
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support the arts in our community! 💙🎭
VEX Robotics Team Tryouts
VEX Robotics is our school’s competitive robotics team, and we’re excited to welcome new members! Tryouts are open to current 3rd and 4th grade students and will be held after school on Monday, May 4th in Mrs. Keel's classroom, ending at 3:45 PM. Students will be dismissed to car pick-up in the bus lanes or Husky Hangout.
To participate in tryouts, there is a $10 fee, which also serves as your child's change of transportation note for staying after school on May 4th. If your child is selected for the team, this $10 will be applied toward their team dues ($350 total).
Dues will be collected when we return to school in August. The new team roster will be announced before summer break. Check our website here for extra information.
*must register by May 1
Team Expectations:
Student-centered program
Weekly practices every Monday 2:20-3:45, August–December
(Teams qualifying for State will continue practices into February/March)High student responsibility and accountability
Competitions held October–December on Saturdays
(Each team will plan to attend two; more details coming soon)
End of Year Parties
End of Year Parties
The purpose of class celebrations is to build community, foster social skills, create positive community connections, and celebrate the end of the learning year. This is a great time to spotlight and celebrate the learning accomplishments of students and showcase their activities.
Help us have a safe and positive experience by following these expectations:
All Parents Welcome - Due to the lack of space, we request no siblings or extended family, please.
Party details and insight will be shared by teachers and room parents closer to our events.
Due to parking, we try to ONLY have one grade level party per time period. Thank you for being mindful of our traffic during your arrival and dismissal!
Communication to families will include a specific RSVP form for sign in to help facilitate arrival and dispensing stickers for fevent attendees. This RSVP Link will be sent via class email closer to our events.
SFHS Dance Camp
SFHS Dance Camp
The South Forsyth High School Dance team is hosting a Hawaiian Dance Camp. Join us for dancing, crafts, games, snacks, and a showcase performance.
June 15-18
8:30 -Noon
@ South Forsyth HS
$130
Tshirt included
Ages 4-13
Lego Summer Camp
Lego Summer Camp
One thing is for certain - Haw Creek kids LOVE LEGOS!! Me, too! This summer, Builder Bunch is hosting a Lego Summer camp that looks like a lot of fun. Fliers about this camp were sent home in folders this month, but here's the update on how you can connect and sign up for this great summer experience!
Builder Bunch camps are STEM-based and aligned with Georgia Standards. Families can learn more and register at https://www.thebuilderbunch.com/. Happy Creating!
Kindergarten Round Up
Kindergarten Round Up
Believe it or not, Kindergarten Registration is underway! If you have a rising Kindergarten student, we highly encourage you to make an appointment as soon as possible to help us plan for our newest huskies!
Registration details are available HERE!
Haw Creek will host our annual Kindergarten Round Up event later this spring - stay tuned for details, but mark your calendar for April 23rd! We can't wait to see you soon!
FCS Milestones Letter - 2026
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Feedback is a powerful tool for improvement. Sports teams watch films after a game to get feedback on areas of strength and areas of improvement to play better in the next game. Businesses ask for reviews on a product or service which provides feedback to improve products or services. In education, we use assessment results as feedback to analyze and improve student achievement.
The Georgia Milestones End of Grade (EOG) and End of Course (EOC) assessments are summative, end of year assessments, designed to provide data (feedback) about performance at a variety of levels (student, class, grade, school, district and state).
Results from the Georgia Milestones assessments provide feedback for students and parents to answer the following questions:
What has the student learned in the current grade/course?
What strengths does the student have going into the next grade/course?
What areas of support might the student need to be going into the next grade/course?
Results from Georgia Milestones assessments provide feedback for teachers and schools to answer the following questions:
What instructional strategies are teachers using that help students master standards?
What areas might teachers and grade levels need additional training and support?
Are programs/initiatives successful?
What else needs to be done instructionally for success?
Results from the Georgia Milestones assessments provide feedback for districts to answer the following questions:
Are the district instructional resources making a positive impact on learning? Do additional resources need to be purchased?
Is district professional learning effective? Does additional instructional training need to be provided?
The Georgia Milestones assessments will be administered in Forsyth County starting April 27, 2026. Please encourage your child to relax, show what they have learned, and help them understand their results are used to help them become the best student they can be!
Students in grades 5 and 8 who score at the Beginning Learner level will participate in the End of Grade retest at their schools on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The retest will provide students the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency on the Math EOG assessment. No English Language Arts retesting will take place this year due to the implementation of new state course standards.
Please feel free to contact your school’s administration or the FCS Assessment team if you have questions.
Spring 2026 ES/MS/HS Georgia Milestones and Advanced Placement Testing Calendar
Thank you,
Tim Keyser
Accountability Coordinator
770-887-2461 ext. 202240
tkeyser@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Leader in Me: 7 Habits at Haw Creek
Progress Learning Challenge!
Progress Learning Challenge!
Today wrapped up our Progress Learning Challenge with our final celebration and WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR KIDS! They have been proactive, put first things first, and synergized to support each other as they worked through these challenges. We loved seeing them take an active part in their learning and their commitment to their goals. Congratulations on your hard work, Haw Creek! We know you are ready for Milestones!
Plan Ahead for PTO!
Special events at Haw Creek are possible from partnership with our PTO! Make Plans to join our PTO, order your monthly sweet treats during recess AND order your monthly Chick Fil A biscuits. Money raised from these fundraisers not only impacts our academics and opportunities on campus, but truly help us make Haw Creek special. CLICK HERE for our PTO Website and join today!
What's Coming Up with PTO? Click Below!
What's Coming Up with PTO? Click Below!
Stay connected with HCES PTO by following them on Facebook at Haw Creek PTO!
Click on the button above to go directly to the PTO Website.
Supply Kits are BACK
Supply Kits are BACK
We’re excited to share that School Supply Kits for the 2026–2027 school year are now available to purchase here!
The PTO is thrilled to partner with Sprout School Supplies to offer a simple, stress-free way to get your child’s school supplies ready ahead of time.
Each kit includes all the teacher-approved items your student will need for the year—making it easy to check this off your list early. Even better, all products come with a guarantee for the entire school year!
Pickup & Delivery Options:
Kits will be available for pickup at Open House
Can’t make it? No problem! Kits will be delivered directly to your child’s homeroom so they’re ready for the first day of school
✨ Bonus: This year’s kits come in a fun, customizable storage box that students can color and personalize—perfect for keeping special memories and keepsakes throughout the year!
Sales end June 16, 2026. Don’t miss out on this convenient option to get a head start!
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