Huggins Community,

What a fantastic week it has been! As we wrap up these past few days, I want to take a moment to celebrate our students, staff, and families for their continued support and engagement.

Tonight, we look forward to a special evening at our Father-Daughter Dance. We hope everyone attending has a wonderful time making memories together! Tomorrow, we send our best wishes to our Science Olympiad participants as they represent our school in competition. A huge thank you to the dedicated teachers who have helped prepare and support our teams—we appreciate all you do!

Looking ahead to next week, our Kindergarten and Fifth Grade students will take their grade-level yearbook photos on Monday morning. Kindergarteners are encouraged to wear their red field trip shirts (or any red shirt), and our fifth graders will receive their special shirts that morning to wear for the picture.

We are also thrilled to host our first-ever STEAM Night and Science Fair on Thursday from 5:30-7:00 PM! This is a community event, and we welcome all families to join us for an evening of hands-on learning and exploration. A food truck will be on-site for dinner, and Kona Ice will be available for purchase—so come hungry and ready for fun!

Finally, a quick reminder that Friday is an early dismissal day at 11:45 AM. It’s also House Pep Rally Day, and we encourage all of our Hounds to show their Go Texan Day spirit by dressing in their best western wear as we kick off rodeo season!

Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful weekend!

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, February 24th: Kinder and Fifth Grade Group Yearbook Photo

Tuesday, February 25th: 5th Grade ISD

Wednesday, February 26th: 4th Grade ISD

Thursday, February 27th: 3rd Grade ISD, STEAM Night and Science Fair 5:30-7:00

Friday, February 28th: Go Texan Day - wear your best western wear, House Pep Rally, Early Dismissal 11:45am

Friday, March 7th: Early Dismissal

Monday, March 10th - Friday, March 14th: Spring Break

Friday, March 21st: Field Day

Saturday, March 22nd: Huggins Health Fair and Family Race

Friday, March 28th: Early Dismissal

All elementary students and their families are invited to join us at the Spring Book Festival being held at Terry High School on April 5, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Hands-on activities, food trucks, book fair, and so much more available. Entry into the festival is FREE! We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event! Be sure to visit https://bit.ly/LCISDSBF to register for our free event. 📚🎉 #LCISDLibraries #LCISDReads #SpringBookFestival @lamarcisd @lamareducationalawardsfoundation

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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