Yeehaw! The big day’s almost here! Dust off your boots and join us at the Chuck Wagon Festival tomorrow. It’s gonna be a rootin’-tootin’ good time, and we can’t wait to see y’all there!

🎟️ Ticket Details: Pick up pre-purchased tickets at will-call in front of the cafeteria. Additional tickets can be purchased at the event for $1 each.

🎶 Live Entertainment: Enjoy lively tunes from the Sam Hughes Husky Choir, Mr. Magic B, Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis, The Second Street Ramblers, and the Hey, Bucko band!

🍴 Festival Eats: Chow down on Bashful Bandit BBQ, Mono Verde Sonoran Dogs, Frost Gelato, Root Beer Floats, fresh popcorn and more! Don’t forget to participate in our cake walk or visit the bake sale for some sweet treats!

🎉 Activities for All: Face painting, balloon animals, petting zoo, and lots games & fun prizes are all part of the fun!

🚗 Parking Info: Neighborhood street parking is available for this event with no restrictions on weekends. For a greener option, consider walking or biking over if possible!

Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable day of entertainment, food, and community spirit at the Chuck Wagon Festival. See you there, CREW!

Last chance to submit photos for the 2024-25 yearbook! Send high-quality pictures of your child by March 1 to yearbook@samhugheselementary.org or upload them here.

Include details like classroom, grade, or event. We’re looking for classroom activities, school events, sports, and special moments.

Thank you for helping make this yearbook unforgettable!

The courtyard garden is fully loaded with veggies. A Husky favorite is creating chard or lettuce wraps. Pick a leaf and fill it with dill, broccoli flowers, cauliflower, green onions etc. and eat!

Mark your calendars: Work Day March 22 7-11 am

We can't keep the habitats healthy without your support. Thank you!

This month’s focus is Cooperation. One way to think about Cooperation is “working together to reach shared goals.” As a family, talk about how this definition applies to how you work together at home. What are some goals you share?

Cooperation is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Kind. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.

Be sure to save the date for the following events:

• March 4 - Spring Pictures
• March 7 - No School for Grading Day
• March 10-14 - No School for Spring Break!

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We are excited to announce that online registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! If you haven’t already submitted your child’s registration, we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible.

The registration process is quick and easy! Simply log into your ParentVUE account through any browser at https://parent.tusd1.org. Once logged in, click on the “Online Registration” button located in the upper right corner. Select the 2025-2026 school year and then click “Begin Registration.”

As you complete your child’s registration, we want to remind you that it’s important to bring in or upload your annual proof of residence documents. This requirement ensures that your child’s registration is complete.

Examples of accepted documents showing your current name and address include:

• Valid Arizona driver’s license or Arizona ID card
• Motor vehicle registration
• Utility bill
• Property deed/tax bill
• Mortgage documents
• Rental agreement/lease

Please note that proof of residence must be updated annually in your child’s file.

For your convenience, you may also take a photo of the document and email it to Nichole.lopezcarley@tusd1.org.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (520) 232-7402. We’re happy to help!

Thank you for choosing Hughes Elementary. We look forward to another great school year with your child!

Welcome to the 24-25 school year! OUR PTA board is:

Rose Hagood, President

Raquel Salgado, Vice President

Elizabeth McDonnell, Treasurer

Olivia Alicea Secretary

Come to a PTA Meeting!

The Sam Hughes PTA meets about once a month. In an effort to reach more families we will be alternating between morning and evening meetings- please see schedule below!

PTA meetings are 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.

2024-25 Meeting Schedule

April 22, 2025 - 6:00PM in the Library

May 14, 2025 - 7:45-8:45AM in the Library

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

• 1st Chuckwagon Festival 2:00-6:00 pm
• 3rd CREW Assembly 9:00am
• 4th Spring Picture Day
• 7th No School Grading Day
• 10th -14th No School- Spring Break
• 25th 5th Grade Arizona Science State Test, Part 1
• 26th No School- TUSD Professional Learning Day
• 27th 5th Grade Arizona Science State Test, Part 2
• 28th 5th Grade Arizona Science State Test, Part 3

• March 31st- April 25th State Testing Window
• 1st - 4th 3rd Grade Oral Reading Fluency State Assessment
• 2nd 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
• 7th CREW Assembly 9:00am
• 8th Grades 3 - 5 AASA ELA Part 1
• 10th Grades 3 - 5 AASA ELA Part 2
• 14th APEX Fun Run Kick off Pep Rally 9:00am
• 15th Grades 3 - 5 AASA Math Part 1
• 17th Grades 3 - 5 AASA Math Part 2
• 18th No School- Spring Holiday
• 22nd PTA Meeting 6:00pm
• 25th APEX Fun Run
• KINDER- 2ND 8:45-9:45
• 3RD- 5TH 10:00-11:00

• 1st Literacy Night (Bare Books)
• 5th CREW Assembly 9:00am
• 13th OMAPalooza
• 14th PTA Meeting 7:45am
• 22nd Last Day of School, 5th Grade Promotion