Hilton Herons
Communication Arts Magnet
(plants and highlighters are also welcome and appreciated)
Please ensure your child brings daily:
a reusable water bottle
headphones
tennis shoes (especially PE on Tuesdays)
Weekly TAG lessons are Tuesdays from 2:30-3pm.
Clubs meet the last Friday of the month (4th/5th from 3-3:50).
Hilton is collected for United Way in the month of January. Please consider donating to help those in our community- thank you!
Welcome to 5th grade!
I enjoy learning and growing alongside students. This school year, we will make discoveries, mistakes, growth, and become better communicators.
Happy birthday in February to Demara, Charlotte, and Elizabeth!
MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience)
In 2022, three 5th grade classes collaborated in efforts to limit the trash and pollutants that go into the James River from Hilton Beach, near our playground. They researched, composed products, shared information with staff, and designed a school-wide playground and ravine cleanup. In addition, they organized and planned for this to re-occur in future years. We are so appreciative and proud of their efforts!
Learn more, using the resources below. You will be impressed by the work of these stellar students!
The Chesapeake Bay slideshow (Evelyn, Anna, Ava)
Save the Bay Poster (Evelyn)
Letter to the teachers (Ashley, Eleanor, Sequoyah)
5th Grade Hilton Herons - Mrs. Westheimer's class 2023-2024.mov
Created by students in Westheimers' 22-23 class, with special credit to Lydia and Adeline.
5th Grade Hilton Herons - Mrs. Westheimer's Class 22-23.movHerons 2021-2022 - Sep 16, 2021 – Jun 15, 2022.mov