Bear Country News

Greetings Hesse Families,

We have had an eventful week at Hesse. Both of our soccer teams finished the regular season strong and made it to the second round of the playoffs. The baseball team still has a few games left in its season but has only one loss. Our middle school students began GMAS testing this week and have been doing remarkably well. They will finish up with Math this week as our 3rd-5th graders begin their GMAS journey.

Remind students that they should not stress and do their best. We are proud of them all.

May is approaching fast. Please use the link below to see the May calendar:

May 2025 - Google Slides

Please make a note of the following for the week of April 28:

• Math GMAS (6th-8th): April 28-29

• Dine In at Texas Roadhouse 3:00-8:00 PM: April 29th. Proceeds go toward Hesse K8.

• Kindergarten Cap and Gown Pictures: April 30

• 3rd-4th Grade Drama Club: April 30

• Science GMAS (5th and 8th): April 30

• Math GMAS (3rd-5th): May 1-2

• Rising 5th grade Band meeting with Portman’s: May 1 @ 6pm

• Middle School Jr Thespian Induction Banquet: May 1 @ 6 PM in cafeteria

• Last Day to check out Library books: May 2

• Hesse Spirit Day: May 2

• Hesse K8 Middle School (Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade) Cheer Clinic: May 3rd- Please see flyer for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z904msBBanCFbmIrTj-XLrsQsIM2rAjS/view?usp=sharing

Field Trips this week:

• None

Athletic Schedule:

• Soccer:

• Boys: Practice TBD

• Girls: Practice Monday/Tuesday

• Games:

• Semi-Final Playoff: TBD

• Baseball:

• Practice: Tuesday- Friday 3:30-6:00

• Games:

• April 28 vs Rice Creek @ 6:40

• April 30 vs STEM @ 5:15

• Cheer Tryouts (rising 6th-8th):

• May 5-6; 8-9

Looking Ahead:

• May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week

• May 5-7: ELA GMAS Gr 3-5

• May 7: Library books due

• May 8: Spring Athletic Banquet

• May 9: K-2 Musical Explorers Field Trip

• May 9: GMAS Celebrations

Yearbook Information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AEAx3AUh7RnAYnGEObFYDTIAPZK3xKtAnYx5x31MzDU/edit?usp=sharing

Reminders:

• Safety remains a priority at Hesse. We continue to reflect on ways to enhance our school’s safety measures. Metal detectors will be utilized during arrival for students and visitors. Additionally, Hesse K8 will follow the SCCPSS bag policy for all school events.

• Parents will need to sign in students if they are tardy. Additionally, early dismissal ends at 2:15 PM daily.

For our most up-to-date information, please remember to visit:

• Hesse Facebook page: Hesse K-8 Facebook

• Hesse-panol page for our ESOL families: ESOL Facebook Page

• PTA Page: PTA Page

Have a great evening! We look forward to seeing everyone Monday morning!

With the understanding that student behavior is influenced by the way students are dressed and that no student should dress in a manner that is disruptive or has an adverse effect on school activities, the following mandatory uniform standards have been developed. Students are expected to dress in the school uniform during the school day, on field trips, and during school-related activities. Hesse K-8 uniform colors are as follows: hunter green or white uniform shirts; khaki or navy uniform bottoms. Please refer to the SCCPSS Code of Conduct for full details regarding uniform guidelines/expectations.

Additionally, the Dri-FIT shirts sold by our PTA will be accepted as a uniform top. Please contact our PTA for more information.

Safety is our top priority. We need all families to work with staff members to ensure the safety of our students and staff is maintained. Our instructional day begins at 8:15 am. Students arriving at 8:15 am or later will be marked tardy and parents must walk them to the front door to sign them into school.

Students will be assigned a security number and security tags will be given to each family to use during pick-up. Anyone who is picking up a student from campus will need to have the security tag or report to the office with identification.

Please be patient during carpool! The first week or two, the carpool line moves slowly until the students learn the new routine.

Please use the link below to review the Arrival and Dismissal procedures.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZtWpGhE1-OF_nnoVSoskXtAnsH9h4di/view?usp=sharing