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Welcome to HaydenElementary.Com, the official website of Hayden Elementary School in Hayden, AL. If this is your first visit to HaydenElementary.com, please take some time to read the “About HES” page which is located under the “School Information” heading. It will give you a good understanding of our school. If you have a child(ren) that are moving in to the 3rd grade, please sign up for our “Important Announcement Mailing List” by clicking on the button to the right
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We have a lot to see and do on our site and Navigation is easy, just hold your mouse over the headings located above and click on the page you want to view. Our monthly E-newsletter contains all of our important announcements as well as articles by staff members of Hayden Elementary School. Just look to the right for more information.
We hope you enjoy your time on the Hayden Elementary School website and hope you come back often. As always, if you ever have any questions or find a problem with the website, please feel free to e-mail at any time by using the button to the right.
Upcoming Events
Please click the picture below or simply scroll down the page, to view the new Hayden Elementary E-Newsletter. This new feature contains important announcements and other information pertaining to our school.
HES E-Newsletter
Hayden Elementary School
4111 State Highway 160Phone: 205-647-6578
Phone: 205-647-6578Hayden, AL 35079 Fax: 205-647-1386
Fax: 205-647-1386Welcome
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Official website of Hayden Elementary School.
Hayden Elementary School is located in Hayden, Alabama.
Hayden Elementary School houses third and fourth grade students.
Hayden Elementary School's principal is Dr. Shelley Vail-Smith
Welcome to the HES E-Newsletter
Welcome to the HES E-Newsletter
2009 HES Pageant
Congratulations to ALL of the girls who participated in the pageant this past weekend. You all looked absolutely beautiful! For information on ordering pictures and DVD's, please click here.
West Blount Park Needs Your Help!!!
West Blount Park is competing for renovation funds from Kellogg. Help support our park systems by voting for West Blount Park. Simply CLICK HERE to get started.
Feeling Chatty?
I have added a new and improved chat room to the Secure Parents' Area. If you never received or have lost the password, please send me an e-mail with your name, your child's name and his/her teachers name. I will make every effort to send a new password sheet home with your child.
Computer Problems???
Please check out our newest section of the website... the computer help page. You will find some simple solutions to common computer problems as well as answers to commonly asked questions. You can find the computer help page under the "Community Connection" heading, located above.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
From the office of Dr. Shelley Vail-Smith
From the office of the Webmaster
First off, welcome to the new HES E-Newsletter. I know that many of you were having problems with the scrolling announcement box. With the number of announcements and other information that we post each week, posting everything separately would take up a lot of space on the home-page.
You can think of our new E-Newsletter as a secondary homepage, filled with information that pertains to our school.
Okay, now that's out of the way. Safe Surfing on the Internet has quickly become a major issue around the country and in our area. The Internet can be a great resource for you and your children if it is used safely and responsibility.
The only way to ensure that your children are using the computer responsibly is to get involved during their computer time. Most of the parent's reading this have children in the 3rd and 4th grade, which is a great time to start teaching them how to surf the web safely.
Below are a few important reminders:
- Always check any website before your children are allowed to roam free on it. Try to explore the website yourself and look for any suspicious links or advertisements.
- Explain to your children about online advertisements, as this is one of the biggest problems around today. Some, but certainly not all, advertisements can lead to annoying Pop-ups, Spyware and even Malware and Viruses.
- For more information about computer problems, you can visit our Computer Help Page or Click Here for more information about Internet Safety.
Thanks to everyone for making our second annual Winter Princess and Miss Hayden Elementary pageants a success! This is a huge fundraiser for our school, and it's one of our favorites, just because all of the girls look absolutely beautiful! There is a link on the website for photos from the pageant. As soon as we know how much money was made, we'll let everyone know. This money is essential for paying the endless number of bills that the school has to pay every month (water, telephone, garbage, pest control, cleaning supplies, copiers, paper - the list goes on and on!) Know that we are good stewards with the money that we are given and fundraiser. We believe our kids deserve the best, and we try very hard to provide that for them. We have a great community that supports its schools, and we are very appreciative of what you do for us!!!
Shelley Vail-Smith
HES Playground & Field Guidelines
The baseball & softball seasons are definitely in full-swing! With this time of year, comes increased traffic to our playground area and the new fields behind the school. Please keep in mind that countless hours and a great deal of money have been spent on these facilities. Dr. Vail-Smith has asked that I pass along some guidelines about using both the playground and new field areas:
- The playground is open only during daylight hours.
- Playground equipment was designed for children, not adults.
- Trash should be removed by anyone who uses the facilities. We do not have staff to clean this area.
- Vehicles must be parked outside the gate. Violation of this rule will result in individuals and/or groups being banned from use of the facilities.
- People who are walking have priority on the walking track. Bikes, scooters, etc. must give way to those walking.
- Please keep in mind that the playground was designed for 3rd & 4th graders. Smaller children should not be allowed to use this area without close adult supervision.
- Misuse and damage of the facilities may result in charges being filed with the police.
As you have probably guessed, this information is being posted because we have already had instances of misuse. Please remember all of the hard work that went into these areas and follow the above guidelines at all times.
The effective teacher of reading:
Considering the “what” and “how”of instruction
"Submitted by Mrs. Williamson, Reading Coach, HES"
It is generally accepted that the teacher plays a major role in determining the effectiveness of a reading instructional program. Duffy-Hester (1999) perhaps stated it best when she noted the role the teacher played in helping children learn to read: “I am convinced that the teacher is more important and has a greater impact than any single, fixed reading program, method, or approach.” What teaching strategies must teachers of reading be able to perform and how are these strategies effectively applied in teaching children to read?”
St. Jude Math-a-Thon Information
"Submitted by Mrs. Bamberry, 3rd Grade Teacher, HES"
I am glad to see that so many of our students have signed up for the St. Jude Math-a-Thon. You will not only be helping the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, but each of you will benefit as well. The Math-a-Thon problems will help you become better Math Masters, and the money you collect from your sponsors will make you feel proud.
Everyone working on the Math-a-Thon should be signing up as many sponsors as possible. Ask your friends, neighbors, parents, and relatives to sponsor you, the more sponsors you obtain, the more money you will raise to save children’s lives. If you have not had a chance, you can create your own web page at www.mathathon.org. Do not go door to door to get sponsors. Remember, if you raise $35, you’ll receive a Math-A-Thon T shirt and a free Six Flags pass. Prizes will also be awarded for each student who raises $125, $250, and $500. Remember to check out some of the great prizes you can win on www.mathathon.org. Please remember that money from your sponsors must be returned to school by March 27.
