Huggins Community,

What an exciting day we’ve had at Huggins Elementary! Today, the First Grade Team hosted an incredible House Pep Rally filled with energy and enthusiasm. A huge congratulations to the House of Courage, who earned the most house points this period and celebrated with a well-deserved house party. Way to go, Courage!

We are also thrilled to congratulate our Golden Paw winners for their outstanding achievements and exemplary behavior. Additionally, we took time to celebrate our UIL winners today. These students worked hard to excel in their respective competitions, and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and success!

A very special recognition goes to our Volunteer of the Year, Paula Baumgartner! Paula was nominated and selected by our staff for her unwavering dedication and countless hours spent supporting our school community. Thank you, Paula, for being such an integral part of our Hound family!

As we look ahead to next week, we want to remind everyone that school will end on Thursday, December 19th, with two very special events: Polar Express Day and Class Parties. The Class Parties are sponsored by FOH, and we encourage parents to review the schedule below for party times. If you plan to attend, please RSVP in advance to ensure a smooth check-in process. Students are encouraged to wear school appropriate pajamas to school, but be sure to wear tennis shoes since the parties will be outside.

Lastly, as we prepare for the upcoming winter break, I want to take a moment to say how incredibly proud we are of our Hounds. Their hard work and school spirit have made this semester one to remember. Thank you for your partnership and support in making our school a place where every child can thrive.

We hope you and your family have a joyful and restful winter break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the new year, ready to continue the amazing work we’ve started together.

Sincerely,

Bethany Cunningham

Principal

Huggins Elementary

Bethany.cunningham@lcisd.org

Please remember that there are no lunch visitors on the grade level's Innovative School Day.

Monday, December 16th: Wear Olympic theme or red, white, and blue

Tuesday, December 17th: 2nd Grade ISD

Wednesday, December 18th: 1st Grade ISD, Choir Holiday Showcase

Thursday, December 19th: Kinder ISD, Polar Express/Class Parties (wear PJs and tennis shoes) - see schedule below

Friday, December 20th : No School

Monday, December 23rd - Tuesday, January 7th: Winter Break, Students Return Wednesday, January 8th

Monday, January 13th: Roberts Middle School Course Selection Parent Information Presentation for Huggins Elementary 7:00pm-7:30pm

Compete at least 12 of the reading tasks on the challenge sheet for a chance to win a prize! Don’t forget to cross them out as you go and log your minutes in Beanstack.

When you finish your sheet, bring it to the library by WEDNESDAY, 12/18 to be entered into the raffle. Each grade level will have one winner. Make sure your challenge sheet is signed! The winners will be announced Thursday, 12/19.

The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved new secondary campus zones for the 2025-2026 school year, and I am writing to inform you of some important changes that may affect your child’s campus assignment starting in the 2025-2026 academic year if they are currently in grades 5 - 11.

To determine if you and your family will be impacted by the rezoning, please follow the steps below.

· Go to the Lamar CISD website – www.lcisd.org

· At the top of the page, click on “Find My School”

· Using the dropdown arrow next to “School Year 2024-25”, select “School Year 2025-26”

· Begin entering your home address in the search bar

Once you see your address, click on that address

· On the left-hand side of the site, you will see the elementary, middle school, junior high school, and high school that your home is zoned for in Lamar CISD

For further information, please see the attached FAQ document that provides more specific information about the updated school zones for 2025-2026.

Should you have any immediate questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Enrollment Management directly at 832-223-0424. You can also reach out to me if you have any questions as well. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Please review the attachment below regarding parent access to libraries and library materials.

The safety of your children is our top priority, and adhering to our established car rider procedures helps us maintain a smooth and organized process during drop-off and pick-up times. Here are a few key points to remember:

• Turn Right into the Huggins Car Rider Driveway: The entrance to our car rider line is off of Katy-Fulshear Road. To get in line, you must be heading south on Katy-Fulshear. Cars are not permitted to make a left-hand turn into the driveway.
• Stay in Line: When entering the Huggins driveway for drop-off or pick-up, please stay in a single file line.This helps avoid any congestion and ensures a steady flow of traffic. Do not pull off and attempt to pass cars in line, as this creates a safety hazard.
  
• Follow Staff Instructions: Our staff members are trained to guide and assist during drop-off and pick-up times. Please follow their instructions promptly and patiently. Their guidance is aimed in creating a safe environment for everyone.
  
• No Cell Phones: While in the car rider line, please refrain from using your cell phone. This allows you to remain focused on the line and surrounding area, helping to ensure a safe environment for our students and staff.
• Arrival and Dismissal Times: It's important to arrive at the designated times for drop-off and pick-up. Remember, our doors open at 7:15am. Staff will begin opening doors at that time. Please do not drop off your student before 7:15am. Students that arrive after 7:45 will be counted tardy. If you arrive to school after the start time and there is no longer line or staff outside, you will need to park and walk your child into the building to check-in and receive a tardy slip. Please note that all change of transportation changes must be made before 2:00pm. In the event you need to pick up your child early, please do so by 2:30pm.
• Car Rider Tags: You must have a 24-25 car rider tag hanging from your rearview mirror to pick up your student in the car rider line. In the event that you do not have your tag, you will need to park in the lot and go to the office. Your child will be released to you with proper ID and after the car rider line is cleared.

By adhering to these procedures, we can collectively create a safe and efficient car rider process. We greatly appreciate your cooperation, understanding, and patience...especially the first few weeks of school!

Parents, please click here to learn about Canvas and how your child's teacher will be utilizing this platform for teaching/leaning and parent communication.

Please click here to learn about Texas Kids First Individual Accident-Only Insurance options available for your student.

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• Friends of Huggins is our fabulous parent organization. Be sure to visit their website here and follow them on Facebook at Friends of Huggins (FOH)