Husky Howler 1/17/25 (Community)

We have had a great week at Hubbard and have a lot of things coming up in the next few weeks. Please read the important items below and scroll down to see what is coming up in the near future!

8th grade scheduling - This week, our wonderful counselors met with 8th graders to discuss filling out their class choice sheets for their freshman year at Tyler Legacy High School. They all received a copy and we want to partner with you to understand the options! Please join us on Tuesday in the cafeteria at 5:30pm to gain a better understanding of these options.

Transfers - The Tyler ISD transfer window will open February 1st. The website provides all details regarding transfers. Just a reminder that ALL transfers must re-apply every year unless you have moved to the official Hubbard school zone. Response letters regarding your transfer application will be mailed out April 1st. Transfer applications should be turned in at the front office.

UIL - TODAY is the deadline for students to sign up for UIL. They sign up through their grade level CANVAS course.

Failure Meetings - This past week campus administration met with every student that failed one or more classes. We discussed the consequences of failing classes as well as the updated handbook policy regarding 8th grade recognition participation and failing classes, poor attendance, and DAEP placements. Please help us monitor your child's grades by setting up notifications within parent portal.

Cheer tryouts - Check the next newsletter for information regarding cheer tryouts and parent meeting.

Spinal Screenings - Nurse Olivares wanted me to share this letter explaining spinal screenings coming up in February. It is required for our 14 year male students and 12 year old female students. This will take place via the nurse during P.E./athletic periods.

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Leaving Early - If you are picking your child up early from school please do so by 3:15 p.m. We do not allow students to be checked out after 3:15 p.m. since this could hamper our dismissal procedures and ability to retrieve multiple students before the bell. The front office is closed between 3:15 and 3:45 p.m.

NEXT WEEK - iReady Reading diagnostic assessment during math classes

Monday, January 20th - MLK day (no school)

Tuesday, January 21st - 8th grade parent engagement "Chart your Course"

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TWO WEEKS AWAY - iReady make up testing

Monday, January 27th - Title 1 CPOC meeting at 4:00pm

Wednesday, January 29th - Chick-fil-a through PTA

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I got some more photos of our band to share from their visit last week!

Mrs. Collins' class did a fun lab today (and Monday) to learn about the layers of the Earth.

Shoutout to the Tin Can Cafe students and staff for serving burrito bowls today!

Thank you Esther for stepping up at Bible Club today!

Is your student interested in gaining their high school diploma and associates degree at the same time? They can apply to Tyler ISD's Early College High School. Teachers and students from ECHS came to speak to our 8th graders this week in their College and Career Readiness Course.

Thank you to everyone who stepped up and donated for this month's PTA teacher treat day! The staff enjoyed mixing up their own delicious chex mix!

The Tyler Legacy drill team director came today and spoke to our students that are interested in one day becoming a Southern Belle.

Great job to our 7th grade A team for securing a win this week!

Lately we have had some students trying to bring back the "Nelly" look from the early 2000's. If your band-aids from your house are walking off mysteriously, they are probably trying to be worn at school! We are NOT allowing students to walk around with these on their faces.

We are excited to partner with the Junior League of Tyler to offer this awesome event again this year! 6th grade girls may register by turning their signed permissions slip into their counselor. All 6th grade girls will be given a paper form and an explanation of the event. We had a fantastic turnout last year and hope to have even more this year!

Students and guardians, coming up soon, Nurse Olivares will be offering the official "STOP the Bleed" training for 7th/8th grade students during advisory class in the cafeteria. Students may sign up using this survey. The deadline to sign up is March 7th!

Are you a dad and want to come greet kids before school? Join us every Friday at 7:45a.m. where we are passing out fist bumps and sharing dad jokes!

John Smiley - Principal - john.smiley@tylerisd.org

Melissa Martin - 8th grade AP - melissa.martin@tylerisd.org

Jimmie Williams - 7th grade AP - jimmie.williams@tylerisd.org

Carli Fite - 6th grade AP - carli.fite@tylerisd.org

Eleni Fancher - Counselor A-L - eleni.fancher@tylerisd.org

Sarah Norris - Counselor M-Z - sarah.norris@tylerisd.org

Rhona Meads - Math/Science master teacher - rhona.meads@tylerisd.org

Katherine Bozick - RLA/SS master teacher - katherine.bozick@tylerisd.org

Tom Pino - Media Technology Specialist - tom.pino@tylerisd.org

Diana Garcia - receptionist - diana.garcia@tylerisd.org

Maria Lengua - attendance - maria.lengua@tylerisd.org

If you have any feedback regarding my newsletter, feel free to let me know!

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Email: john.smiley@tylerisd.org
Website: https://www.tylerisd.org/o/hms
Location: 4400 Copeland Road, Tyler, TX, USA
Phone: (903)262-1560
Facebook: facebook.com/HubbardTylerISD