Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is a special day dedicated to those who work in a classroom supporting students to ensure educational success. In the school sector, paraprofessional educators are also known as Behavior Support Specialists, ISS & Alternative Learning Facilitators, Teacher Assistants, and Paraeductors. These fantastic people deliver targeted support to students who may need extra help and work to maintain the classroom, keeping it running smoothly. Paraprofessionals are the unsung heroes of the education system - without their strong foundation, teachers frequently report feeling overwhelmed and overworked. Paraprofessionals help shoulder the workload and allow teachers to focus on what they do best - teach! Paraprofessional Appreciation Day seeks to bring these professionals to the forefront and show them a little extra love for all the incredible work they do, day in and day out.
🐾❤️🖤 Golden Ticket Winner Update! 🖤❤️🐾
Whoops — we miscounted! We’ve got another Panther showing out with a Golden Ticket!
🎟️ Wyatt Long from Ms. Graham’s 5th grade class!
Way to go, Wyatt! Keep showing that Panther PRIDE! 🔥🐾
🎉👕 Field Day Shirts! 👕🎉
Let the games begin in style! Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary Field Day shirts are now on sale!
📌 Youth S–XL & Adult S–XL: $15
📌 Adult 2XL–3XL: $18
💵 Cash or Check Accepted (Make checks payable to HAES)
📅 Money is due by April 17!
Don’t miss out—order yours today and get ready for a fun-filled Field Day 2025! 🌈⭐
🍫🏆 The Final Golden Ticket Has Been Found! 🏆🍫
Congratulations to Kari Blanks from Ms. Graham’s 5th grade class for discovering the FINAL Golden Ticket in her World’s Finest Chocolate box! 🎉✨
All of our Golden Tickets have now been claimed — but the fundraiser isn’t over yet! You can still support our school by selling chocolate through April 17! Let’s finish strong! 💪🍫
#FinalGoldenTicket #GoldenTicketWinner #PantherPride #SweetSuccess #HAES #KeepSelling
This is an annual survey of parents of children receiving special education. It is an opportunity to report how well your school system includes you in the IEP process and the education of your child.
Esta es una encuesta anual dirigida a padres de niños que reciben educación especial. Es una oportunidad para informar sobre la integración de su sistema escolar en el proceso del IEP y en la educación de su hijo.
https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OIv31T4l7Qyh6K
Guess who joined art class at HAES today? 🎨✨
Our very own Principal Dr. Hill traded her office for the art room and became a student under Ms. Baker's guidance! She crafted masterpiece alongside our young artists, proving that learning and creativity are for everyone.
❤️🖤We love how our principal leads by example, filling our classroom with smiles, inspiration, and community spirit! ❤️🖤
#HAES #ArtClass #CreativePrincipal #SchoolCommunity"
🚌HAES bus drivers are the best! 🚌
Bus Driver Lauretta Freeman getting her groove on during Pre-K’s morning meeting! Nothing like a little dance to start the day off right! #HAESFamily #MorningMotivation #BusDriverFun
Hey rising 6th & 7th graders! 🏀 Imagine this: You're on the court, learning from REAL college coaches, making new friends, and leveling up your basketball skills. BEMC is giving TWO lucky students a chance to make that dream a reality! We're offering full scholarships to the Wolfpack Women's Basketball Camp and the Carolina Basketball School. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply by March 31. 👉https://www.bemc.org/sports-camp-scholarships/
AIG Showcase!!
✨ Golden Ticket Winners! ✨
Congratulations to Josephine McInnis from Mrs. Floyd’s Pre-K class and Donte Lacewell from Mrs. Ferrebee’s 3rd-grade class! These lucky students found the Golden Tickets hidden in their chocolate boxes and have earned some awesome prizes!
There are only TWO Golden Tickets left to be found! Keep selling your chocolates and be sure to check your boxes—you might be the next lucky winner!
Keep up the great work, Panthers! Let’s make this fundraiser a success! 🍫🍫🐾🐾
#GoldenTicket #PantherPride #Fundraiser #HallsboroArtesiaElementary
We're excited to involve the community in selecting a mascot and colors for the new PK-8 school being built on the eastern end of Columbus County! Please visit the website to explore the options and cast your vote for your favorites before April 7th.
https://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/o/ccsd/page/east-end-school-survey
🎨 Huge Congratulations to Our Festival of the Arts Winners! 🏆
We are so proud of our talented artists from Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School for their outstanding work and achievements!
Best of Show:
• Cara Britt
Gold Key Winners:
• Anthony Gurganious
• Dondria Sadler
• Mya Jacobs
• Cole Lynch
Silver Key Winners:
• Nevaeh Mitchell
• Azaria Hines
• Olivia Bass
• Sawyer Bracey
• Graison Pedro
• Kiyan Waddell
• Zion Grace
A big shoutout to their amazing art teacher, Mrs. Amy Baker, for inspiring and guiding these young artists!
We are so proud of all of you — keep creating and shining!
#HAESArts #FestivalOfTheArts #StudentSuccess #PantherPride
Hallsboro-Artesia Weekly Update
📢 KidSight Screenings – Wednesday
On Wednesday, we will be conducting KidSight vision screenings for students. Please make sure permission forms are turned in beforehand. These screenings help detect potential vision issues early, so we appreciate everyone’s cooperation!
🍫 World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
Our World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser is still going strong! Keep selling and turning in money as you go. Every sale helps support our school and students. Thank you for your participation!
Let us know if you have any questions. Have a great week!❤️🖤
Join us for a celebration of creativity at the Celebrate the Arts! The event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd, from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM at South Columbus High School. This exciting festival will showcase the best student artists from across the county. Don’t miss out on an evening filled with incredible talent! Admission is free.
We look forward to seeing you there!
🎉 HAES Has Its First Golden Ticket Winners! 🎉
The excitement is real at Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School! 🍫✨ Out of the six randomly placed World’s Finest Chocolate Golden Tickets, our first two winners have been found!
🏆Olivia Bass-6th Grade
🏆 Hunter Hines-1st Grade
These lucky HAES students sold their very first box of chocolate and discovered a Golden Ticket inside, claiming their special prize! 🎊
Who will be next? Keep selling, keep checking, and you could be our next winner! 🚀🍫
#GoldenTicket #WFC #HAES #KeepSelling #SweetSuccess
🚨 GOLDEN TICKET ALERT! 🚨
Did you find a GOLDEN TICKET in your World’s Finest Chocolate box? 🍫✨ Lucky you! That means you’ve earned a special prize! 🎉
🎟️ How to Redeem:
✅ Sell your first box of chocolate.
✅ Turn in your money.
✅ Bring your Golden Ticket to claim your prize!
💥 BONUS CHALLENGE! 💥
The top seller in the entire school will get to TAPE DR. HILL TO THE WALL! 🏆😂 Who’s ready to sell, sell, sell and make this happen?!
Let’s keep the sales going and win big! Who’s ready to find more Golden Tickets? 🍫🔥
#GoldenTicket #SweetRewards #WorldsFinestChocolate #FundraiserFun #TapeDrHill
🎉 Today’s the Day at HAES! Let the Selling Begin! 🍫
The World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser starts NOW! 🚀 It’s time to grab your chocolate bars and start selling to family, friends, and supporters.
📌 Reminders:
✔ Bars are just $2 each – an easy and delicious way to support HAES!
✔ No door-to-door sales for safety—stick to family, friends, and trusted contacts.
✔ Be confident, have fun, and make it a sweet success!
Let’s make this fundraiser the best one yet! Who’s ready to start selling? 🙌🍫
#HAESFundraiser #StartSelling #SweetSupport #WorldsFinestChocolate ❤️💙
📢 Weekly Panther Update! 🐾
📅 March 17: World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Kickoff & Class Pictures! Dress your best!
👀 March 26: KidSight Eye Screening
🌸 April 18-25: Spring Break – No School!
📚 April 27-May 2: Book Fair Week 📖✨
🎉 May 2: Tentative Guardian Gala – Stay tuned for updates!
📢 Selling Tips for Our World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser! 🍫
HAES's World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser starts soon, and we want you to sell like a pro! Here are some top tips to help you maximize sales and support HAES:
✔ Set a goal – Challenge yourself to sell as much as you can!
✔ Introduce yourself – Always share why you're selling.
✔ Be excited – Your enthusiasm will attract buyers!
✔ Offer payment options – Not everyone carries cash!
✔ Have fun! – Selling is more successful when you're having a good time.
🚨 Important Reminder: No door-to-door sales for safety reasons! Please sell to family, friends, and trusted community members.
Let's make this the sweetest fundraiser yet! 🍫💙 Who's ready to start selling on March 17th? 🙌
#HAESFundraiser #SweetSuccess #SellLikeAPro #WorldsFinestChocolate #SafetyFirst 🚫🚪🍫
🍫✨ It’s Almost Time! ✨🍫
Get ready, HAES family! Our World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser kicks off on March 17th! 🎉 Stock up on your favorite flavors, including Almond, Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, W.F. Crisp®, and Wafer Bars—all for just $2 each!
Support our school while enjoying the sweetest treats! 😋 Stay tuned for details on how to purchase.
📆 Mark your calendars—March 17th is the big day!
#HAESFundraiser #SweetSupport #WorldsFinestChocolate #GetReady 🍫
