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Week of November 13th, 2023
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No School Friday, November 10th for Veterans Day
As a Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 10th, in observance of Veteran's Day.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are the week of November 13th-17th. All days will be Minimum Days for Grades 1-5 with an early dismissal at 1:34pm. Kindergarten will have a regular schedule this week with a minimum day on Wednesday 11/15 at 11:40am.
Lost and Found
Please check the Lost and Found Shelves at the front of the school during Parent Teacher Conferences to see if you have any items to take home.
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day - November 14, 2023
Hirsch will be participating in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on Tuesday, November 14th!
Ruby Bridges: Civil Rights Icon & Activist
On November 14, 1960, six-year-old first-grader Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School. She was not looking to make history. She just wanted to go to school and have the opportunity to learn, and to do so safely. But her courageous action and historic steps initiated the desegregation of New Orleans’ public schools.
Now, more than 60 years later, Ruby is looking to make sure school-age kids around our nation have that same experience. Her vision is for them to become the next generation of leaders who create positive change in their communities, one step at a time.
Since 2018, student leaders have organized an annual walk to school day every November. This annual tradition is more than just a walk, it’s about inspiring students to find their passion and strength – one step at a time.
Please reach out to our office staff if you would like to lead a "walking" or "biking" Train on this day from a designated spot. Volunteers are encouraged!
4th and 5th Grade Basketball Tryouts
Tuesday, 11/28 (3:00 – 4:30pm) 4th/5th Grade Girls
Wednesday, 11/29 (3:00 – 4:30pm) 4th/5th Grade Boys
Thursday, 11/30 (3:00 – 4:30pm) 4th/5th Grade Makeup (Boys/Girls)
Students interested in trying out for the basketball teams must attend tryouts on their assigned day and time. They will meet at Horner Middle School’s Multi-Purpose Room, located in the building to the right of their office, along Irvington Avenue. Please be sure they are dressed appropriately and have water.
If your student would like to try out, please have students bring the following to the office either before Monday, 11/27 or on the morning of their tryout date so that paperwork can be reviewed by our office prior to tryouts.
o Permission slip (attached below) signed by BOTH parent and teacher.
o Proof of a physical examination (see attached)
NOTE: Your student will NOT be allowed to try out without these documents.
If your student is selected to be on the basketball team, please be aware that all students must maintain a score of 2 and above on their progress report or report card to be eligible to play. Thank you for your support.
Fremont Education Foundation Fun Run - Sunday December 3rd!
The Fremont Run 4 Education is back in 2023 on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Quarry Lakes recreation area in Fremont, California (2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont, CA 94536). Participants can choose a 5K, 10K Run/Walk, or a ¼ & ½ mile kid’s race. If you’ve never witnessed the kid’s race it is a special treat. Ms. Arroyo will be out there on 12/3 as every person who signs up for the race helps raise funds for our school. Hirsch can earn up to $300 if we have 100 or more participants who choose Hirsch as their school!!!
As with every year, all funds raised from this fun event go directly to the Fremont Education Foundation Guy Emanuele Sports Fund! There are even opportunities for high school students to volunteer.
Looking forward to seeing all of you out there this year!
For more information: 2023 — 2023 Fremont Run 4 Education — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising
Bulldog Jog
The Hirsch PTA is looking for volunteers for the annual school fundraiser BULLDOG JOG: Friday 12/1
We are working with a company called Booster to help us get the kids excited and for the event. This is a fun event held at the school on December 1st and the kids run laps to raise money for their school.
We also want to be able to afford fun field trips and assemblies for the students and if we raise enough at the Bulldog Jog the school and teachers will have access to those opportunities for our students. Please sign up here to help! https://forms.gle/GroXXDm2dz4AZdVr6
● REGISTRATION OPENS - 11/2
● Fundraiser Kick Off - 11/16
● Event Day - 12/1
The Giving Tree
The Hirsch PTA is looking for volunteers for our school winter concert “THE GIVING TREE” . We need volunteers starting Dec 4, 5, 6 and the actual day of the concert the 7th, to help with multiple tasks. High schoolers can apply to volunteer on the 7th. As you can tell, the concert is a massive undertaking. More details in the volunteer sign up form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE0hF7RkZbyvwNjOP-Sj7UEQqx_l4ghGI-gf4tic6qmlyGlQ/viewform
If you haven’t had a chance to help out with anything yet for this school year, this is your opportunity. Many hands make light work. Questions? Email: pta.hirsch@gmail.com
PTA Social Media
If you haven’t joined our Hirsch PTA social media already, here are the links to our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsch/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
And our Hirsch Family whtsapp group- https://chat.whatsapp.com/FNg6wn9coPvFLiYN0dNNEo
We share a lot of fun stuff and it’s a great way to stay connected with other Hirsch Families.
Monthly PTA meeting
If you have any questions related to the PTA, please reach out at pta.hirsch@gmail.com.
All parents/guardians are invited to join us at our next Virtual PTA Meeting on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30pm
Hirsch PTA Meeting Link : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8607763340?pwd=VTVmbW00T3AzQmJNNktPRmdOMFFGZz09
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