Hampton Happenings ~ November 2024
Hampton Families,
We had an amazing first quarter at Kimberly Hampton Primary School full of wonderful learning opportunities! We hope you were able to meet with your child’s teacher during conferences to hear all about the great learning taking place. If you did not get a chance to schedule a conference, please contact your child’s teacher to schedule a time to meet. We had a fantastic start to our second quarter with Red Ribbon Spirit Week, our Book Character Parade, and Scholastic Book Fair. Thank you for your support! Monday was Veterans Day, and we want to say thank you to all those who have served our nation. We appreciate you! November is the Month of the Military Family and we want to say Thank You for all you do! Your child’s success takes a team approach and we are glad we work together to support your child! As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we have much to be thankful for at Kimberly Hampton Primary School. It is with great pride that we serve the children of our nation’s military members. We are truly thankful for each student and family we serve. We hope you have a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving break.
Angela Clouse
Principal
Linda Bryant
Assistant Principal
Jason Pals
Assistant Principal
This is a reminder that all DoDEA students are required to receive the annual influenza vaccine or submit an immunization exemption request in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 2942.1.
There are two Fort Liberty Flu Drives left!
- Saturday, Nov 16th at Tolson Youth Center from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Tuesday, Nov 19th at Byars Health Clinic from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
*You may also seek immunization from your assigned clinic or pharmacies that accept Tricare, but you must provide proof of immunization. Some pharmacies that accept Tricare include CVS, Walgreens, Cape Fear Discount Drug, and Publix.
You MUST submit proof of immunization to the school nurse by December 1, 2024, for your child’s continued attendance to school.
Please direct all questions to the school nurse.
Christa Cook, RN
School Nurse
910-861-7111
Christa.Cook@dodea.edu
We had a great time celebrating Unity Day and Red Ribbon Week last month. Thanks to everyone that participated in our spirit days. We are looking forward to a busy and wonderful November. During the month of November, we will focus on good manners and friendship skills. A great way to teach good manners is by modeling. We can also praise our children when they use good manners and take the time to discuss ways to show good manners. Saying please and thank you as well as good morning and good afternoon are easy ways to teach children how to show good manners.
Also, please remember to notify your child’s teacher if he/she is going to be out of school. Being on time for school and keeping a routine is very important. Regular school attendance helps keep students on a schedule and teaches them to be responsible for their learning.
If we can assist you or your child, please feel free to contact us.
Sherry Shortt and Mary Kelly Smith
School Counselors
Here at Hampton, we are thankful for books and reading!
Greetings from the Information Center!
Students have been working hard on learning how to retell fiction stories using story elements (characters, setting, plot, problem and solution).
This is an important skill you can practice at home after reading any fiction book. Here’s some simple ways to do this with your child.
- Ask: WHO was in the story? These are the characters, who can be people, animals or creatures.
- Ask: WHERE did this story happen? This is the setting, or time and place of the story.
- Ask: WHAT happened? This is the plot of the story. All stories have a beginning, middle and end. The characters will often also encounter some sort of problem, which has a solution.
Asking these questions at home improves your child’s listening and speaking skills, which are important skills to practice while learning to read!
Happy Reading, Helicopters! I am thankful for all of you!
Mrs. Hurley
**Don’t forget to return library books weekly!**
Greetings from the Art Room!
Each quarter the specials schedule will change. Please check which day your student is coming to art during the second quarter. It is always best to dress for a mess on art days!
Kindergarten students are learning about lines! Lines are a dot that went for a walk. They have a beginning and an end. Students are also learning the different names for some common lines. They are exploring making different kinds of lines using a variety of art-making materials. They rotated through centers that included play doh, painting, collage, drawing with oil pastels and printing with paint and cardboard.
First Graders created fall collages inspired by the artist Eloise Renouf. They started by creating a background for their fall trees. Then they used printmaking techniques to make the branches on their trees. On the last day, they cut out the trees and assembled their collage. Some students were even able to show space by overlapping trees.
Melody Unit
5 lessons
I can identify, perform, analyze, synthesize & evaluate melody.
Melody = the tune of the music.
Melody Vocabulary
High = Soprano
Middle = Alto
Low = Bass
Musical alphabet: C, D, E, F, G, A, B
Music Vocabulary
Be a musician!
A musician performs music.
Our first-grade students will perform a winter concert on
December 12, 2024 at 9:00am
More information to come!
Kindergarten students will perform in a Spring Concert in 2025.
| Noteworthy: Song lyrics & rhythms will help us to read fluently, recognize rhymes, high frequency words, and number sense in Math. |
| DoDEA College and Career Ready Standards for Arts Music Education Artistic Processes: Creating, Performing, Responding & Connecting CCRSA Music PDF |
Be a “Family on the Move”
When your family makes the decision to be more active, decide when and how you are going to be more active. Schedule your regular physical activity into your day so that it is part of your routine and not an add-on that you hope to get to. And when things come up, plan around your physical activity so that it becomes a fixture in your life. Just decide to move, and then plan that movement into your day. Let’s keep our Hampton Families on the move.
Just for fun, try our Turkey Ninja Run.
Ms. B. McMillan
Physical Education Specialist
We want to extend our appreciation to all military families as we celebrate November being designated as “The Month of the Military Family.” Military families often sacrifice time, are constantly adapting to change, and face stressors that can place additional strain on the family dynamic. We have listed some fun upcoming events that will provide opportunities to allow you to spend more time with your family. As always, we support you and thank you for your continued sacrifices!
Check out Military One Source as they offer free gifts and links to other resources in celebration of Month of the Military family.
Don’t forget that there are resources available for military families through Fort Liberty MWR.
A Dickens Holiday-11/29
Enjoy a magical step back in time this Holiday season! A Dickens Holiday is a free event located in downtown Fayetteville that offers street vendors, costume contests, Scrooge, Marley, and Tiny Tim.
Fayetteville Holiday Lights Military Monday 12/2- Free for military families with ID. Take your family to see this festive light show and get into the Holiday spirit!
Holiday Tree Lighting Event 12/5 4-7pm
Kickoff the holiday season with the lighting of the Garrison Christmas Tree at the Main Post Parade Field. Event includes:
- The lighting of the tree
- A visit from Santa
- Golden Knights
- Holiday entertainment
- Kids activities and more!
This event is open to the public; all ages are welcome!
Parents - If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out and contact one of our Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) for additional support.
Michelle Chavis at (910) 751-9228 or email
Candice Clark at (910) 389-5492 or email
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| School Hours | Regular Hours | Wednesday Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Teachers | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
| Students | 8:00 am - 2:30 pm | 8:00 am - 1:40 pm |
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| Cafeteria Hours | Start | End |
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| Lunch | 10:55 am | 1:05 pm |
