1st grade has had a fun couple of days at the York County Museum. Students got to do several activities at the museum. They visited with some of the workers who let them touch animals like a snake, iguana and a toad. They also did a self guided tour of museum. Then they got to go into the planetarium and see the show about the moon and sun in our solar system. If you have a 1st grader, make sure to ask them about their fun day!
Rising Kindergarten families, mark your calendars for Kindergarten Information Night, March 28 at 6:00pm! You'll get to meet our kindergarten team, ask questions and tour the building. We can't wait to meet you!!
📢❤📢Congratulations to this week's Tomahawk of the Week, Susan Loncar!📢❤📢
"I'd like to nominate Susan Loncar for Tomahawk of the week. Susan loves her students and it shows in her everyday interactions with them. If you walk past Susan's classroom, you will hear her cheering students on daily. "You Go Girl," is one of my favorite sayings Susan tells girls when giving them a confidence boost. Susan teaches with tons of energy and heart and she deserves to be recognized for her commitment to making HES better. Thanks for all you do for your students and for HES! We're lucky to have a teacher like you! Congrats!"
Congratulations Mrs. Loncar! As this week's winner, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land! Thank you Super Chix for your support!
What are you doing this month? Head down to the Lancaster Council of the Arts Youth Art Month celebration in Lancaster! You can see the work of some of our very talented Tomahawks (and students from across the district) on display! We are so proud of our artists and their fantastic teachers, Mrs. Hinson and Mrs. Navone!
Tomahawks, Rock Your Socks in honor of World Down Syndrome Day Thursday, March 21!
Great news keeps coming out of HES...our fourth grade Odyssey of the Mind team won FIRST PLACE this weekend in the state competition in Columbia and are headed to nationals in Iowa! Congratulations to our superstars!!!:
Big congratulations to Auyshman...he finished 15th in the Regional Spelling Bee! What a great experience for him and what a great honor to have him represent HES! The bee is open to students in 3rd-8th grade....so we know that he is going to continue to amaze us for many years to come!
We've got sunshine on a cloudy day!! These cuties brought the smiles and St. Patrick's Day cheer today! Have a great weekend Tomahawks!
3rd grade students had so much fun gem mining with Diamond Del! As they were discovering different gems in their basket, students used an identification chart to determine the type of gem they found. Students are thrilled to have their own gem collection! Ask your 3rd grader about it today!
Our 4th graders spent yesterday morning at Indian Land Intermediate School touring their new digs for next year! They were able to meet lots of teachers and ask lots of questions. They also enjoyed touring some of the Encore classes with ILIS' student ambassadors. They were even treated to a special performance by the chorus!
If you have a 4th grade student, make sure to check out the Encore Expo tonight at ILIS, 5:00-7:00. There will be artwork, performances, food trucks and the Book Fair!
📢❤📢Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Tish Williams!!📢❤📢
“I’d like to nominate Tish Williams as Tomahawk of the Week. Mrs. Williams is always willing to help and step up in anyway she can. She always has a positive attitude and truly loves her job! She works hard to help our students be successful in the classroom. Mrs. Williams is an extremely loyal employee and is always upbeat. She’s a great coworker and also has the most contagious laugh! “
Congratulations Tish! As this week's winner, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land! Thank you Super Chix for your support!
Third grade has been busy! Over the last few weeks, our Tomahawks have been preparing opinion writing pieces in collaboration with York County Humane Society. Our students wrote to advocate for the adoption of the shelter’s longest residing animals. Today, the Humane Society helped us celebrate the ending of our unit by bringing two sweet pups! Our students learned the power of opinion writing while also bettering our community! A huge thank you to York County Humane Society for partnering with us! If you have a 3rd grader, be sure to ask them about Kelce and Penny!!
📢❤📢Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Kristen Powell!!📢❤📢
"I nominate Kristen Powell for this week's Tomahawk of the week. Ms. Powell is a passionate and caring teacher, but her love for teaching goes well beyond the classroom. Everytime I see her she is smiling, happy to be here and engaging with every student- past, present, and future. She is a phenomenal teacher, person, coworker, friend, teammate... the list goes on and on - but don't just take my word for it-"
* "Kristen has stepped into her role as "team lead" with such grace. She amazes me with all her knowledge! "- Loncar
* "Ms. Powell constantly goes above and beyond to advocate for every student in her classroom. Her love and compassion shines through every single one of her students! -Foster
* "Kristen is an amazing team lead and team member! Coming into a new school in the middle of the year, she helped me get my classroom ready and made me feel like part of the team! I love working with her!" - Ungar
* "Kristen is such a great part of our team. Thank you for being a super awesome teammate! Your students are very lucky to have you." - Cummings
* "Kristen is such an amazing teacher, and is an expert on everything math & technology related. She is also a great friend, our team and her students love her so much!! Our school would not be the same without her" - Stapleton
* "She has been a true ROCKSTAR at leading our grade level this year. She is so knowledgeable about curriculum and instruction. In addition, she is very patient with her students and provides them with love and support." -D'Alessandro
* "Ms. Powell goes out of her way to help others and graciously takes on extra responsibilities at our school. She is a true HES Tomahawk!!" - Cernovsky
* "Ms. Powell is caring, always willing to help students and lend a hand to any Tomahawk staff that needs help" :) - Morgan
*"There isn't a time that Kristen hasn't stepped up when called to do so, without complaint, to lead her students, team, or families. She has grown so much in years at HES and it has been a joy to watch her develop as a teacher and as a person. She has a smile for everyone and works hard to stay positive and upbeat. We are grateful for her leadership and her presence in our building."-Dalton
* "Kristen is a dynamic teacher with an unconditional love for her kids, and, as one of her coworkers, it is to see someone whose life overflows with generosity, empathy, and intentionality." - Poole
* "Mrs. Powell is amazing and she truly cares about her students!" - Wheeler
* "Kristen is an amazing first grade teacher. She is kind and incredibly knowledgeable about teaching and her students!" - Puera
* "Kristen Powell is absolutely amazing and has been so helpful to me ever since I got here. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and give me advice whenever I asked." - Bishop
* "She builds relationships with all of her students and works hard to meet their individual needs! She is also an amazing leader on her team." - Dean
Congratulations Kristen! As this week's winner, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land! Thank you Super Chix for your support!
Harrisburg Has Heart was a huge success this year! So many smiles, canned goods, pet supplies, sweet cards for Veterans and socks...so, so many socks!! Thank you to all who participated!
We have lots of prizes to hand out too! Friday, the following Tomahawks were awarded the grand prizes for this year's Harrisburg Has Heart!
Harper - Ms. Feigert's class - winner of Carowinds passes
Emma - Mrs. Kimbrell's class - winner of a Stanley cup
Alex - Mrs. Schmitt's class - winner of a Sports Connection gift card
Mrs. Chellie Reid - winner of a Stanley cup
Today, we are passing out the prizes for all the drawings! These prizes were donated by all of the businesses involved in Harrisburg Has Heart!
Here is a list of the winners and their prizes.
521 BBQ - $15 gift certificate
Oscar - Nicoletti
Brooklyn - Kamenick
Amelia - Davis
Creamy Scoops - 10 free single scoops
Saivash - Peel
Zoey - Cernovsky
Lilly - Nicoletti
Noah - D. Hunter
Giovanna - Cochran
Greyson - Bressler
Ryane - Kahn
Carmela - Greer
Rishaam - Kahn
Reagan - Feigert
Master O's - 1 fee month
Owen - Schmitt
SuperChix IL - $20 gift card
Jabe - Bressler
High Seas Mini Golf - free mini golf for 4
Ethan - Feigert
Zoey - Greer
Way to go Tomahawks! Together, we spread so much love in this community! Thank you all for your participation!
Stripes were plentiful around campus today...we celebrated Rare Disease Awareness Day by "showing our stripes" to promote awareness of the 1 in 10 Americans living with a rare disease. How appropriate for Leap Day...the rarest day of the year!
Tomahawks, wear your stripes tomorrow to recognize Rare Disease Awareness Day. We're excited to celebrate all the unique differences that make us special.
🏃♀️Join the HES Run Ballantyne team today!
https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/community-events/run-ballantyne-8k-5k-and-fun-run-5
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2024
TIME: 8K: 7:30 AM / 5K: 7:30 AM / FUN RUN: 9:15 AM
LOCATION: THE AMP BALLANTYNE
11115 UPPER AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
Prices go up March 1, so register today!!🥈
In celebration of Black History Month, ILHS STUCO invites you to a traveling photo exhibit celebrating the African American Trailblazers of Lancaster, SC at ILHS this Thursday, February 29 from 5:00-6:30.
📢❤📢Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Mrs. Kellie Marks!!📢❤📢
"I would like to nominate Kellie Marks as Tomahawk of the Week! Kellie is caring and compassionate with each student in this school! She supports not only students but teachers as well. I am so glad I get to work and support her each and every day."
Congratulations Mrs. Marks! As this week's winner, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land! Thank you Super Chix for your support!
We had BIG fun at Bingo tonight! Our PTO delivered yet another fabulous family event....numbers were called, books were won, laughs were had and hearts went home happy! Thank you to some of the world's best people for coming out tonight!
