CREW Friday Five

Howdy, Sam Hughes CREW! The Chuck Wagon Festival is just around the bend, and we're all geared up for an unforgettable day. Here are the last few details to ensure you're ready for the big event:

🎟️ Ticket Info: If you didn't pick up your pre-purchased tickets today, no worries! You can easily grab them at the event. Students who earned Chuck Wagon tickets as a Spellathon prize received them today. Missed them? Head over to will-call on Saturday to collect your prize tickets. Tickets will also be available for $1 each, with both cash and card accepted at the door.

⏳ Silent Auction Closing Soon: The clock is ticking, and our silent auction will close at 5:30 PM on March 2nd! We're still adding new treasures to the auction list, so be sure to check the site again for the latest additions and place your bids. Don't miss your final opportunity to snag some incredible items and show your support for our school.

🎭 Entertainment Line-Up: Join us for a spectacular live-show hosted by Miss Rodeo Arizona 2024, Dana Conway & Jr Teen Queen Reagan Graham, featuring performances from the Sam Hughes Husky Choir, Magic Mr. B, Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis, and many more! (See our event flyer below for the full line-up!)

🎉 Activities: From face painting and pony rides to a petting zoo and yummy food, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on games, prizes, and lots of fun!

🚗 Event Parking: Find neighborhood street parking around our school, as there are no parking restrictions on weekends. Walking or biking over is also a fantastic option!

🙌 A Heartfelt Thanks: A huge thank you to everyone who’s pitched in to make this year's Chuck Wagon Festival possible. Your support, whether through volunteering, donations, or participation, makes a world of difference.

The Chuck Wagon Festival is more than just an event; it's a celebration of our vibrant community and the spirit that makes Sam Hughes Elementary so special. We can’t wait to see y’all there!

Mar 1 - Chuck Wagon Setup and Decoration (parents all day)

Mar 1 - Ticket Pickup (parents after school)

Mar 1 - Collecting baked items (before and after school)

Mar 2 - Chuck Wagon Prep (10am)

📕 Yearbook Orders & Advertising Opportunity 📕

Capture a year's worth of CREW memories—online ordering for the Sam Hughes K-5 Yearbook is now live! Ensure your copy by ordering exclusively online. 📸 Don’t forget to share your special event photos at hughesyearbookphotos@gmail.com.

Order Now:

• Go to: Yearbook Order
• School Code: 82950G
• Price: $15.00
• Deadline: Sunday, March 31

You Can Also Advertise in Our Yearbook - Support Sam Hughes families and showcase your business! Secure your advertising spot by Friday, March 8 (see pricing details below). Space is limited, so please reach out to us at hughesyearbookphotos@gmail.com to confirm availability and secure your spot.

Why Advertise With Us?

• Target Market: Reach over 350 local families from diverse backgrounds who are eager to support businesses in their community.
• Community Support: Our families are passionate about shopping local and supporting those who support their school.
• Affordable Yearbooks: Your advertising dollars help us keep yearbooks affordable for all families, ensuring every student can cherish their school memories.
• Benefit Our School: All profits from your ads go directly to the Sam Hughes Elementary PTA, funding essential school equipment, supplies, teacher stipends, art programs, and more!

Available Advertising Rates:

• Business Card (3.5” x 2”): $30
• ¼ Page (4” x 5”): $60
• ½ Page (8.25” x 5”): $120
• Full Page (8.5” x 11”): $200

Deadline for Logo Submission and Payment: Friday, March 8th

Your state taxes can make a direct difference at Sam Hughes Elementary! Our school relies on support from Arizona public school tax credits to pay for essential programs like music, art, physical education, gardening, ecology, reading tutors, and enrichment opportunities!

Do you typically get a tax refund? Do you pay taxes in the state of Arizona? Or do you typically owe each year in taxes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you can make a tax-credit contribution up until April 15, 2024! The Public School Tax Credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your tax liability (what you owe). That means your tax money goes right into our school directly. As long as your total liability (what you owe or have already paid through paycheck withholding) is larger than the credit you claim (what you give to the school via Tax Credits), you will receive the full amount back in your Arizona state tax return.

• Deadline for Contributions: April 15, 2024
• Contribute: Sam Hughes Tax Credit
• Make a Payment: AZ Tax Payment

Guess what else? Any friends or family members that pay taxes in Arizona can ALSO make a refundable contribution to Sam Hughes too!

Got questions? We’re here to help. Contact samhughespta@gmail.com or visit the front office.

Have you completed your 2024-2025 Registration?

Registration for the 2024-2025 is now OPEN!! The information that is collected through the Online Registration process is used in the teacher allocation process for next year! This process takes place after our Winter Break. Additionally, the registration collected give us an accurate understanding of our enrollment as the Open Enrollment process begins.

Please Complete Your Registration if you haven't done so already. Please see the attached Sam Hughes Registration Document for more information on how to register for the 2024-2025 School Year.

What if I haven't turned in all the registration documents?

You may turn in your documents to the office during our office hours listed below or email your documents.

Office Hours 7:30am - 3:30pm

While everyone is getting ready for Spring Break and having a ton of fun, when we return from break, students will be out of school AGAIN on Wednesday, March 20th for TUSD Professional Development for district employees. Make sure you plan ahead for your students.

Our Scholastic Book Fair was a great success, raising almost $5,200, with half of that going directly to our library education program. A huge thank you to everyone involved, especially our amazing volunteers who managed 360 transactions and sold over 600 books! Enjoy your new books, and happy reading, CREW! Your support is making a positive impact on our school.

ELA

2. Hughes, Grade 2

3. Hughes, Grade 4

5. Hughes, Grade 3

10. Hughes, Grade 5

Math

2. Hughes, Grade 2

8. Hughes, Grade 3

ELA

1. Hughes, Grade 4 129 points

Math

6. Tie Hughes, Grade 4 and Hughes Grade 5 - 69 points

CHECK OUT THE OMA WEB PAGE: https://sites.google.com/tusd1.org/hughesoma/oma-home

You will find songs and activities for your child there by grade level. Thank you!

CREW we need your help with students getting picked up early at the end of the day. There are many transitions that occur in the last 10-15 minutes of our instructional day and it can be challenging the the front office to make contact with classroom teachers as they are concluding their time with their classes.

If you need to pick up your student early, please make arrangements to come prior to 2:35pm so that we are readily able to call for your student with minimal disruption to the class' end of day procedures.

Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.

Thank you for sending a refillable water bottle with your student each day. Water fountains are available for students to refill their water bottles as needed. We are encouraging students to stay well hydrated, especially with the temperatures as high as they have been.

Please be sure your student's name is clearly labeled on the bottle, thank you!

Sam Hughes PTA has a new board this year -- with Rose Hagood as President, Raquel Salgado as Vice President, Elizabeth McDonnell as Treasurer and Olivia Alicea as Secretary!

Come to a PTA Meeting!

The Sam Hughes PTA meets about once a month at 6:00 pm in the courtyard or library, depending on weather. It's a great way to meet other parents and stay on top of everything happening at school. Kiddos are welcome to come along! At meetings we plan events and keep everyone up to date on the latest news. Families are encouraged to give feedback and ask questions.

2023-24 Meeting Schedule

April 18, 2024

Come on down - we'd love to see you!

Calling all CREW- Student Council would like to see the items returned to their owners, so they will be placing everything on tables on the playground near the 5th grade portables every Friday. Please check out the table of items and see if you can be reunited with your jackets, clothing items, lunch boxes, and water bottles!

Thank you to our Student Council CREW!!

• Feb. 26 - Mar. 7 - Benchmark testing. Good rest, good eats and good attitude = Successful testing
• March 2 - Chuck Wagon - see above
• March 8 - Grading Day - NO School
• March 11-15 - Spring Break
• March 20 - TUSD staff PD - No School - see above