It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer ~ Albert Einstein Paul Tough, the author of How Children Succeed, has identified skills that are predictors of student success both in and out of school. These consist of persistence, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control. As warm weather becomes common, calling to all of us to come outside, persistence can be difficult but there are ways to help your student: Break longer assignments into smaller, more manageable ones so that your student won’t be overwhelmed at the thought of a long task. Help your student see the connection between effort and success. Sometimes less persistent students believe that good students somehow are just smarter or find the work easier than they do. Learning that everyone needs to work hard at times can be an epiphany. Have your student set reasonable goals and work to achieve them. When students work to achieve a personal goal, they have a vested interest in working. Frequent praise and even more frequent encouragement will keep your child on task. Providing opportunities for your student to look back on how far they have come in their learning—to review their past success—allows them to see the big picture of what they have already accomplished and encourages them to continue. Work with your students to focus on their strengths. Once they know what they are doing right, what individual study techniques work well for them, then students will be able to use those techniques and strengths to work quickly and efficiently. 28 Ways to Build Persistent and Confident Students by Julia Thompson http://teaching.monster.com/benefits/articles/10348-28-ways-to-build-persistent-confident-students
April is the Month of the Military Child, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia’s youngest heroes, over 70,000 military children. The Reading SOL is quickly approaching. Students can study English terminology using Quizlet flashcards, games, and more at https://quizlet.com/_292m5p Monday, April 24, 2017: A Day PTSA is showing a movie after school (3:13-5pm) for the 3rd Quarter Honor Roll celebration. The movie will be "The Pacifier" Students will be able to ride the activity bus home if needed Parent Information Session about The Pathways Program at Warhill High School will be held at 6:00 pm on April 24th – Hornsby MS Auditorium After School 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band Rehearsal Baseball and Softball at York- Games begin at 4:30 (Cost-3$) Tuesday, April 25, 2017: B Day PTSA meeting 6pm in HMS cafeteria Jazz Band Assessment at Heritage H.S, NN, VA., during the school day. 7th Period and Project Phoenix Hawkapella Wednesday, April 26, 2017: A Day Middle school counselors are facilitating a Parent Academy on April 26th called “Conquering Middle School.” The link contains details about the event and registration information. https://wjccschools.org/blog/2017/03/21/register-now-parent-academyconquering-middle-school/ Thursday, April 27, 2017: B Day Full 6th Grade Band Rehearsal during Related Arts from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. After School 7th & 8th Grade Hawk Band Rehearsal 7th period and Project Phoenix: last meeting Relay for Life Spirit Night at Blaze Pizza in Williamsburg, between 5:00 and 9:00 pm. 20% of profits made will be donated toward Hornsby’s Relay for Life team. Bring the attached fundraiser flyer. Friday, April 28, 2017: A Day 7th/8th grade choir field trip permission forms due Have a great weekend!
Announcements/Looking Ahead We are entering our final week of both 7th Period Tutoring and Project Phoenix for this school year. The last session for both programs is Thursday, April 27. Reception for HMS Military Families May 4th 8:30/Military please send a photo to
[email protected] Did you forget to order a yearbook? Hornsby Hawks, it isn’t too late. If you forgot to order your 2016-2017 Hornsby Yearbook, you have another chance. We have ordered 75 extra yearbooks. The cost is 35.00, but it must be cash only on the day yearbooks are distributed in June. You may contact Ms. Anderson directly to have your name be put on the wait list BUT It will be a first come first served basis. Stay tuned for further information on the arrival of the Yearbook. WJCC PTSA is presenting SCREENAGERS, a film that explores the impact of screen time on kids AND offers solutions on how we can help our kids find balance. While it is geared toward 4th-8thgraders, parents are encouraged to bring any school-aged children to see the film and participate in the post-screening discussion. Wednesday – May 17th, 6:30 pm –8:00 pm, Williamsburg Community Chapel May 11th will be the PTSA’s last spirit night at Menchie's from 4:30 to closing. Students are encouraged to read. For book ideas, visit http://www.yournextread.com/us/ . Type in the title of a book you have liked in the past, and the site will generate a web of book suggestions that are similar. Stay up to date on current events by reading a www.NewsELA.com article daily. Test your understanding by taking the quiz and doing the writing. With the warmer weather and excitement of spring there have been more students arriving to related arts classes late. A standard tardy policy has been in place with the 1st tardy being a teacher warning, the 2nd a teacher consequence, the 3rd a call home, and the 4th a referral to the office. This resets each grading period. Please remind students to take all needed items for both related arts classes when they leave the core area. It is not too late to join the PTSA. The membership brochure is on our website page or e-mail Sue Tisk at
[email protected].
Important Dates: End of April: Select orchestra students will perform for the Sentara Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at Bruton Parish Hall May 2 - After School 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band Rehearsal
May 3 – After School 7th & 8th Grade Hawk Band Rehearsal May 4 Reception for Military Families 8:30am May 4 – Full 6th Grade Band Rehearsal during Related Arts from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. May 4 – Hornsby Bands Spring Awards Concert starting at 7:00 p.m. May 8-12 Teacher Appreciation Week May 9 Orchestra Spring Concert 7pm at HMS May 11 Spring Chorus Concert at LHS May 11 Menchie’s Spirit Night 4:30pm on May 12 8th Grade Dance and Interims/Progress Reports go home May 13 – King’s Dominion Trip for 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Band Students. (Optional) May 16 PTSA meeting 5:30pm May 20 Relay for Life noon to midnight at Warhill High May 29th School Closed: Memorial Day June 14 Stepping Up Ceremony 2pm WHS: PTSA providing pizza and drinks to students going to the ceremony in the HMS cafeteria: Band students will be performing June 8—Civil War Day for 6th Grade June 9 SOL SOLabration June 14th Early Release 12:25pm: Exams June 15th Early Release 12:25pm: Exams: PTSA Staff Luncheon June 16th No school for students: Teacher workday June 22nd Report Cards mailed home October 6 next year’s school pictures
Thank you!!! We are so glad to have such supportive parents! Thank you for reviewing your student’s report card! Thank you to all 8th grade students for being reflective during your high school planning meetings. Thank you SHIP Club sponsors for great year. Congratulations running club on successfully participating in the Run of DOG this weekend. Thank you to our amazing administrative assistants for all of their hard work! Our students are wonderful! Students have been following the Hawk expectations. Our Hawks SOAR!
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