Principal's Weekly Message

Posted on 12/01/2024

Hello Hage Families,

---------- December 01, 2024 ----------

---------- November 24, 2024 ----------

---------- November 17, 2024 ----------

This is Mr. Lee with your Sunday Message and updates for the week.  November 18-22 is Parent-Teacher Conference Week.  We will have half days all week to allow for conference times.  Please connect with your student's teacher to schedule a time.  

• Please visit the Lost and Found while you are on campus.  It is located near the arrival/dismissal gate.  

 

Here's what is happening this week:

• Monday, November 18: SSC and SGT mtg.  Guests welcome.  Link in the agenda.
• Hage 24-25 Nov. SSC Agenda
• Hage Nov 2024 SGT Agenda
• Thursday, November 21: Restaurant Fundraiser @ Chick Fil-A 4-8 PM.   Show the linked flier or use code "HAGEPTA" for mobile orders and we will get 15% of your purchase donated back to Hage.  
• Friday, November 22: Principal's Monthly Mtg. 7:20-7:50 in Aud.
• Student Recognition 7:50-8:30.  Reception and photo opportunities in the Aud. following the classroom celebration
• November 25-29:  Thanksgiving Break.  School closed.  School re-opens Monday. December 2.  Breakfast starts at 7:15.  First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40. 
• December 2-20: Winter FAST ELA and Math window for K-5th.  

Attendance Tracking: 

• First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40. 
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With the holiday season and multiple extended breaks approaching, we wanted to highlight the importance of school attendance. School attendance is one of the most important factors in student academic and social-emotional success. Please be mindful that while some work can be made up after an absence, the classroom learning experience is unable to be replicated. Students (even as young as Kindergarten) who attend school regularly are significantly more likely to achieve proficient academic levels in reading and math, do better on tests, as well as more likely to graduate and be successful in future endeavors.

Missing just 2 days a month means your child misses 10% of the school year. Over the course of their K-12 education, this amounts to the equivalent of missing one entire school year! Excused or not, these missed learning days matter. Students missing 2 days per month are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.

 

We care about our students and when they are in school, we know they are healthy, safe, and learning. Chronic absenteeism impacts students, no matter their age or grade.

Looking ahead/Calendar Updates:

 

• December 2-20: Winter FAST ELA and Math window for K-5th.  
• Wednesday, December 4: Pastries for Panthers (Reading Event).  Please join us in celebrating the love of reading.  We welcome family members on campus to read with our Panthers. 
• Saturday, December 6-8:  Mira Mesa Barnes and Noble Book Fair
• Saturday, December 7:  MMHS Holiday Fair.  Support MMHS and Hage at the same time.
• Saturday, December 7:  Gulls Teddy Bear Night.  Support the SD Gulls and Hage.
• December 9-13: Holiday Shop @ Hage.  Volunteers needed.  Please see the flier for more information
• Tuesday, December 17: Cali-Q during your students Lunch time.  Families are welcome to come in and enjoy a cookout style meal (Fresh grilled Cheeseburger, hamburger, hot dog, or veggie burger with all the sides.  Volunteers needed.
• Friday, December 20: Additional Minimum Day.  School Dismissal at 12:05.  Please plan accordingly.
• December 23-January 6: School is closed for Winter Break.  School re-opens on Tuesday, January 7.  Breakfast starts at 7:15.  First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40. 

School Focus/Habits:

• Hage Way: Treating others how you would like to be treated.  
• Attitude of Gratitude.  

Leader in Me Habits

• November Leader in Me Habit: Put first things first.  Prioritizing what needs to be done first.
• December and January Leader in Me Habit: Think Win-Win

PTA Updates/News:

Final Panther Panther numbers are as follows:

• Total raised (after taxes removed): $4,240.29 (70% of our $6,000 goal!) Thank you for your donations!  Winners of the pizza / ice cream party: 1st graders!  

Total raised by GRADE: (If a parent donated with multiple grades, the total was split between them)

UTK: $707.40

K: $521.18

1: $1,407.91

2: $61.43

3: $513.00

4: $325.13

5: $443.70

N/A (donations with no grade specified): $266.85

• 12/1 Newsletter: 🎬 Lights, Camera, Action 🎬 Willard B. Hage Elementary PTA has just launched a Regal Fundraising Campaign where 25% of your purchase goes directly to our students! This ticket bundle is a perfect gift this holiday season for movie enthusiasts who don't want to miss out on the latest hits or catch their favorite films before they leave the big screen. Use our unique fundraiser page to join in and enjoy the magic of movies at Regal: grouprai.se/regalcinemas51772s

 

12/8 & 12/22 Newsletter: 🎬 Enjoy movies with a purpose! 🎬 Willard B. Hage Elementary PTA is giving you the best reason to head to the cinema. Until December 31, 25% of each Regal Movie Ticket Bundle you purchase will be donated back to Willard B. Hage Elementary PTA, when you buy via our fundraising sales page. Treat yourself, your friends, and family to an unforgettable movie night this holiday season! Grab your tickets here: grouprai.se/regalcinemas51772s

 

12/15 Newsletter: 🎬🍿 We're halfway through our Regal Fundraising Campaign for Willard B. Hage Elementary PTA! Regal Movie Ticket Bundles offer a fantastic way to see the newest releases, such as Moana 2, before it leaves theaters. Don't miss out—grab your tickets today and support Hage Elementary! 🎟️✨ grouprai.se/regalcinemas51772s

 

12/29 Newsletter: 48 hours left 🕛🎟️  To everyone who has participated so far in our Regal fundraiser for Willard B. Hage Elementary PTA -- Thank you SO much 🌟! For the last month, 25% of each Movie Ticket Bundle sold from our fundraising page has been donated to Willard B. Hage Elementary PTA. Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of our fundraising campaign. Get your Movie Ticket Bundle before it's too late, and catch some magic on the big screen!  🍿🎥 Secure your tickets here: grouprai.se/regalcinemas51772s

Community News:

• MM Public Library flyers

Quick Links: https://hage.sandiegounified.org/

Ongoing Reminders:

• November is Native American Heritage Month
• 
  
  In honor of Native American Heritage Month, students raised the Kumeyaay Band flag at district headquarters for the second year in a celebration that also featured bird singers, powwow dancers, and student speakers.
  
  Native American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories and important contributions of Native people. Celebrating the month raises a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. 
  
  The Kumeyaay were the original caretakers of the land where San Diego Unified schools and offices now reside. The flag-raising event is just one way the district shows solidarity with our Native American students and the larger Kumeyaay community.
  
  Learn more and access educational materials using the Native American Heritage Month Resource Guide. 

Thank you and have a great night.

---------- November 10, 2024 ----------

This is Mr. Lee with your Sunday Message and updates for the week.  This past Friday, we celebrated our Active Duty and Veterans during our Military Appreciation Event.  Our students sang military and patriotic songs and gave out many hand-written letters and artwork to those in attendance.  Some of them made it all the way to the USS John P. Murtha.  Thank you to all of our Active Duty, Veterans, and military connected families.  

Here's what is happening this week:

• Monday, November 11: Veteran's Day- School closed in observance of this holiday.  School re-opens Tuesday, November 12.  Breakfast starts at 7:15.  First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40.
• November 18-22:  Parent-Teacher Conference Week.  Half days all week to allow for conference times.  Please connect with your student's teacher to schedule a time.  
• Thursday, November 21: Restaurant Fundraiser @ Chick Fil-A 4-8 PM.   Show the linked flier or use code "HAGEPTA" for mobile orders and we will get 15% of your purchase donated back to Hage.  
• Attendance Tracking: October Attendance rates improved to 95% average over the month.  Way to go Panthers!  Let’s keep the trend going up!

 

•  First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40. 

 

With the holiday season and multiple extended breaks approaching, we wanted to highlight the importance of school attendance. School attendance is one of the most important factors in student academic and social-emotional success. Please be mindful that while some work can be made up after an absence, the classroom learning experience is unable to be replicated. Students (even as young as Kindergarten) who attend school regularly are significantly more likely to achieve proficient academic levels in reading and math, do better on tests, as well as more likely to graduate and be successful in future endeavors.

 

Missing just 2 days a month means your child misses 10% of the school year. Over the course of their K-12 education, this amounts to the equivalent of missing one entire school year! Excused or not, these missed learning days matter. Students missing 2 days per month are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.

 

We care about our students and when they are in school, we know they are healthy, safe, and learning. Chronic absenteeism impacts students, no matter their age or grade.

• November is Native American Heritage Month
• 
  
  In honor of Native American Heritage Month, students raised the Kumeyaay Band flag at district headquarters for the second year in a celebration that also featured bird singers, powwow dancers, and student speakers.
  
  Native American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories and important contributions of Native people. Celebrating the month raises a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. 
  
  The Kumeyaay were the original caretakers of the land where San Diego Unified schools and offices now reside. The flag-raising event is just one way the district shows solidarity with our Native American students and the larger Kumeyaay community.
  
  Learn more and access educational materials using the Native American Heritage Month Resource Guide. 

Looking ahead/Calendar Updates:

• November 18-22:  Parent-Teacher Conference Week.  Half days all week to allow for conference times.  Please connect with your student's teacher to schedule a time.  
• Thursday, November 21: Restaurant Fundraiser @ Chick Fil-A 4-8 PM.   Show the linked flier or use code "HAGEPTA" for mobile orders and we will get 15% of your purchase donated back to Hage.  
• Friday, November 22: Principal's Monthly Mtg. 7:20-7:50 in Aud.
• Student Recognition 7:50-8:30.  Reception and photo opportunities in the Aud. following the classroom celebration
• November 25-29:  Thanksgiving Break.  School closed.  School re-opens Monday. December 2.  Breakfast starts at 7:15.  First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40. 
• December 2-20: Winter FAST window for K-5th.  
• Wednesday, December 4: Pastries for Panthers (Reading Event).  Please join us in celebrating the love of reading.  We welcome family members on campus to read with our Panthers. 
• December 9-13: Holiday Shop @ Hage.  More information to come.
• Tuesday, December 17: Cali-Q during Lunch times.  Families are welcome to come in and enjoy a cookout style meal (Fresh grilled hamburger or hot dog with all the sides.  Volunteers needed.
• Friday, December 20: Additional Minimum Day.  School Dismissal at 12:05.  Please plan accordingly.
• December 23-January 6: School is closed for Winter Break.  School re-opens on Tuesday, January 7.  Breakfast starts at 7:15.  First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40. 

School Focus/Habits:

• Hage Way: Treating others how you would like to be treated.  
• Attitude of Gratitude.  Class Dojo challenge- Please send your student's teacher and/or support provider a message of gratitude via Class Dojo.  
• Leader in Me Habits
• November Leader in Me Habit: Put first things first.  Prioritizing what needs to be done first.
• Families please share with your students how and why you prioritize items in your life. 

Community News:

• MM Public Library flyers

Quick Links: https://hage.sandiegounified.org/

Ongoing Reminders:

• Monday, October 28: SSC and SGT mtg.
• SSC and SGT mtg video
• Hage 24-25 Oct. SSC Agenda
• Hage Oct 2024 SGT Agenda

Thank you and have a great night.

---------- November 03, 2024 ---------- 

This is Mr. Lee with your Sunday Message and updates for the week. 

• Monday, November 4: Candy Buy Back Fundraiser starts- We are collecting candy to donate to our troops.  We will get $1 per pound, we support our troops, and you get candy out of your house.  That's a Win-Win-Win!  

 

Here's what is happening this week:

• Attendance Tracking:  Our attendance rates rose to a high of 97% on Thursday last week but took a dramatic drop the on Friday, day after Halloween (with over 60 students absent).  Let's get our numbers back up this week.  Please continue to do your best to get our students to school on time, we are averaging 27 tardies daily.  First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40. 

 

With the holiday season and multiple extended breaks approaching, we wanted to highlight the importance of school attendance. School attendance is one of the most important factors in student academic and social-emotional success. Please be mindful that while some work can be made up after an absence, the classroom learning experience is unable to be replicated. Students (even as young as Kindergarten) who attend school regularly are significantly more likely to achieve proficient academic levels in reading and math, do better on tests, as well as more likely to graduate and be successful in future endeavors.

 

Missing just 2 days a month means your child misses 10% of the school year. Over the course of their K-12 education, this amounts to the equivalent of missing one entire school year! Excused or not, these missed learning days matter. Students missing 2 days per month are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.

 

We care about our students and when they are in school, we know they are healthy, safe, and learning. Chronic absenteeism impacts students, no matter their age or grade.

• November is Native American Heritage Month
• 
  
  In honor of Native American Heritage Month, students raised the Kumeyaay Band flag at district headquarters for the second year in a celebration that also featured bird singers, powwow dancers, and student speakers.
  
  Native American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories and important contributions of Native people. Celebrating the month raises a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. 
  
  The Kumeyaay were the original caretakers of the land where San Diego Unified schools and offices now reside. The flag-raising event is just one way the district shows solidarity with our Native American students and the larger Kumeyaay community.
  
  Learn more and access educational materials using the Native American Heritage Month Resource Guide.
• November 2-5:  Polling at Hage in Aud.  

• Monday, November 4:  School Choice window closes.
• Wednesday, November 6: Mira Mesa Cluster Schools Meeting @5-530 Pre-meeting PTA/PTO; 5:30-6:30 General meeting
• Thursday: November 7:  Mission to Save from Mission Federal in lunch court. Flyer 1; Flyer 2
• Friday, November 8:  Military Appreciation event @ 8 AM on Blacktop.  PTA sponsored breakfast Military Appreciation 0700 - 0800 in Auditorium.  
• Monday, November 11:  Veteran's Day- School closed in observance of this holiday.  School re-opens Tuesday, November 12.  Breakfast starts at 7:15.  First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40. 

Looking ahead/Calendar Updates:

• November 18-22:  Parent-Teacher Conference Week.  Half days all week to allow for conference times.  Please connect with your student's teacher to schedule a time.  
• Thursday, November 21: Restaurant Fundraiser @ Chick Fil-A 4-8 PM.   Show the linked flier or use code "HAGEPTA" for mobile orders and we will get 15% of your purchase donated back to Hage.  
• Friday, November 22: Principal's Monthly Mtg. 7:20-7:50 in Aud.
• Student Recognition 7:50-8:30.  Reception and photo opportunities in the Aud. following the classroom celebration
• November 25-29:  Thanksgiving Break.  School closed.  School re-opens Monday. December 2.  Breakfast starts at 7:15.  First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40. 
• December 2-20: Winter FAST window for K-5th.  
• December 9-13: Holiday Shop @ Hage.  More information to come.
• Tuesday, December 17: Cali-Q during Lunch times.  Volunteers needed.
• Friday, December 20: Additional Minimum Day.  School Dismissal at 12:05.  Please plan accordingly.
• December 23-January 6: School is closed for Winter Break.  School re-opens on Tuesday, January 7.  Breakfast starts at 7:15.  First Bell is 7:35 and students need to be with their class by 7:40. 

School Focus/Habits:

• Hage Way: Treating others how you would like to be treated.  
• Attitude of Gratitude.  Class Dojo challenge- Please send your student's teacher and/or support provider a message of gratitude via Class Dojo.  
• Leader in Me Habits
• November Leader in Me Habit: Put first things first.  Prioritizing what needs to be done first.
• Families please share with your students how and why you prioritize items in your life. 

Community News:

• MM Public Library flyers:
• Diwali

Quick Links: https://hage.sandiegounified.org/

Ongoing Reminders:

• Monday, October 28: SSC and SGT mtg.
• SSC and SGT mtg video
• Hage 24-25 Oct. SSC Agenda
• Hage Oct 2024 SGT Agenda

Thank you and have a great night.