The Hutchison Stinger
April 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Hutchison Hornets,
I wanted to reach out to inform you about some important dates and events happening this month.
Firstly, I wanted to remind you that testing dates are scheduled for the month of April. Dates not listed as testing dates will be used as makeup testing dates. It's crucial that your child is on time for school, prepared, and well-rested for these assessments. If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming tests, please don't hesitate to reach out.
- April 9 - 3rd Grade Reading STAAR
- April 10 - 4th Grade Reading STAAR
- April 11 - 5th Grade Reading STAAR
- April 16 - 5th Grade Science STAAR
- April 23 - 3rd Grade Math STAAR
- April 24 - 4th Grade Math STAAR
- April 25 - 5th Grade Math STAAR
Save the following dates:
4/25 - PK/K Roundup (5-6pm) Parents of new Pre-K and Kindergarten students for the 24-25 school year: The Pre-K and Kinder Round-Up registration window is from April 22nd- May 3rd. Be on the lookout for more information regarding enrollment procedures. The online application is accessible through LCISDs webpage. Please click the following link for more information: https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/enrollment-and-transfers
4/26 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (7:30-8:00am) RSVP
5/4 - Spring Carnival (Time TBA)
week of 5/6 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Current Emergent Bilingual students in grades 1-4: We are excited to announce that we will hold our Summer EB camp again this year. The dates are from June 3rd - 6th and will be from 8:30-11:30. If you are interested in registering, or would like more information, please contact Stephanie Mickey: stephanie.mickey@lcisd.org
As we enter the last two months of the school year, it's essential for students to stay focused and engaged in their studies. Encourage your child to keep up with their assignments, attend all classes, and seek help when needed. Together, we can ensure a successful end to the school year.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education.
Thank you to the following families for donating items to the staff lounge:
Thomas and Tyler Nguyen
Chavez family
Dietrich family
B. Nguyen family
Awe family
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact the front office at 832-223-1700.
Kids Heart Challenge Update Week 3
Heartfelt thanks to the Hutchison Elementary students who've learned Hands-Only CPR during Kids Heart Challenge, earned characters delivering heart-healthy messages, and are spreading awareness through texts, emails, and social media!
Our goal is to raise $3,700.00 donations so we can help the American Heart Association and earn PE equipment for our school. As of 4/2/2024 we've raised $1909.14 donations towards our goal!
Want to help? Sign up, donate or get a donation, and complete Finn’s Mission!
Download the free app for iPhone or Android, or online: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=9733&pg=company&company_id=438931.
Raise $100 and get to SLIME Coach Lovelady.
Congratulations to the following students who have already earned our school’s challenge:
Dash C , Kamji A , Emma R , Liam C , Kamran C , Victoria P , Collin B , Jainil S , Miles H
Inspire Others. "Being someone who can save a life, that's a superpower if you ask me" - Damar Hamlin. See what he says about knowing CPR. Completing Finn’s Mission is the way to inspire friends and family to get healthier, learn CPR, and to spot a stroke.
LEAF Fundraiser - Slimin Simon
Last year, we were able to donate $520 to purchase an auction cake to represent the blue track schools. The total donation was $2500 from all blue track schools in Spring 2023. In December, 2023 the 3rd Grade Team won a LEAF grant for $3915.17 to support their grade level learning goals.
This year we have collected approximately $1000 from Hutchison students to donate to LEAF. We are well on our way to making a sizable donation towards supporting teacher grants. Thank you for your support!
Dress Code & Spirit Days
Tuesday - Team Tuesday (Wear your favorite sports team shirt.)
Wednesday - College/Armed Forces Shirt Day
Friday - Spirit Shirt
Campus Reminders
Arrival Reminders
- Doors open at 6:45am. Do not block other cars or the drop off line.
- Parents will be welcomed to campus for breakfast and lunch visits beginning September 5th, 2023. This will allow us to solidify our routines and build trust with our Hornets.
- Students are required to wear their SMART Tags daily. If your student still has their tag from last year, they may continue to wear it until the new one is printed. Replacement tags are $5 and can be purchased in the front office.
- Breakfast and lunch are free to all Hutchison students for the 23-24 school year. Breakfast begins at 6:45 and is served in the cafeteria. More information about Child Nutrition can be found here .
- Bus riders - Be sure to register through SMART tag to track your child's bus ride.
- Walkers/ Bike riders - Ride along the sidewalk and place their bike or scooter in the racks. Enter through the front doors.
- Students will be seated in grade level lines in the gym from 6:45-7:00. At 7:00 they will be escorted to the classroom by a grade level teacher.
- Students entering the building between 7:00-7:15 will be directed to class or the cafeteria for breakfast.
Dismissal Reminders
- Transportation changes MUST be made before 2:00 PM. Please call the office at 832-223-1700 to make changes. Transportation change notifications are delivered to the classrooms at 2:00pm. Therefore, we cannot accept changes after 2:00 pm. If you want to check your child out early for appointments, that must be done by 2:00 pm as well. We will not release students for early pick up after 2:00 pm. This information is in the LCISD Student Handbook. Please try and keep the way your child goes home as consistent as possible. This decreases the likelihood of a mistake occurring.
- Bus-LCISD Transportation is highly recommended for all students who are eligible. The buses are the first mode of transportation to leave each day. The buses will load and leave early the first 3 days of school. Parents are advised to arrive at the bus stops early on these days. Give your child’s bus a 15-minute window before and after the published time as drivers work to ensure everyone is accounted for and dropped off at the correct stop. PK and K students will only be released to an authorized adult listed in the SMART Tag System. Please bring your ID to the bus stop on the first day for verification. SMART Tags will be scanned each time your child gets on and off the bus, for lunch meals in the cafeteria, and in the library for checking out books.
- Daycare pickup - Rosters will be checked daily. Please ensure your child's teacher knows the correct daycare name. Gingerbread is available on campus for after school care.
- Car riders - Please place your car tag on the rear view mirror of your vehicle. Students will NOT be released without the car tag decal. Parents without the car tag will be asked to park and retrieve their student from the front office.
- Walkers/Bikers – PK/K students will be released to a parent/guardian only. Parents are not allowed to walk up to the school to meet your children. Please meet them at the stop sign on the corner of Ransom Road & Richmond Parkway. If your child is a walker, you are saying that they are responsible enough to get home on their own without adult assistance. If they have older/younger siblings that they will walk home with, please communicate that information to the teachers as well.