Weekly Bulldog Bits

Attention parents/guardians!!! Students need to wait to get out of cars at the loading area or wait until a staff member gets them out of the car at drop off. The loading/unloading area is clearly marked with signs and we need to work together to get everyone to school safely. Please remember the Valet Loop is only for students in grades 1-5; TK/Kindergarten must be walked to the gate/Adults are unable to use the Loop to enter/exit cars.

Also, parents/guardians are not allowed past the school gate. If your child needs a forgotten item please bring it to the front office. All volunteers must check in first before coming onto campus. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to maintain a safe campus.

There will be No School Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day.

November 12, 2024 via Zoom Our FUSD Literacy Coach will be presenting resources that students and families can access at home to help with developing literacy skills.

We are now accepting canned food for the Viola Blythe Community Center. The barrels are located in the office, and we will be accepting donations until Tuesday, November 19th and at our Fall Festival Concert Night on November 13th at the Horner Gym.

The Viola Blythe Community Service Center of Newark is a nonprofit, nonsectarian corporation organized to promote, support and advocate social and human services to any person who is in immediate need.

For more information: Viola Blythe Community Services Phone: (510) 794-3437

Parent Teacher Conferences are the week of November 18th-21st.

TK and Kindergarten have their same schedule all week. This means Kinder students have early dismissal on Wednesday.

Grades 1-5: Monday is a Regular Day Schedule with dismissal at 2:40.

Grades 1-5: Tuesday-Friday are Minimum Days with an early dismissal at 1:20 pm.

Parents/ Guardians please check your emails to confirm your student's Teacher Conference time and mark it on your calendars. This is very important for you to have 1:1 time with your child's teacher. We will be sending out sign ups for our prep teachers' conferences very soon.

November is our school Fall Festival Concert which will be on Nov 13 @ 6 pm at the Horner Gym. Our students have been preparing with their music docents over the last month to showcase their talents to their families.

Suggested Student Clothing:

TK: Holiday Best/ Fancy/ Party Clothes

Kinder: Holiday Best/ Fancy/ Party Clothes

Grade 1: Orange/ Holiday Best

Grade 2: White top, Blue/Black Pants/Skirt

Grade 3: Orange/Red/ Holiday Best

Grade 4: All Black/ Dark Navy Blue

Grade 5: Red Shirt, Black/ Dark Pants, Red Dress

Please download the attached flyer for more event and ticket details.

Ruby Bridges: Civil Rights Icon & Activist

On November 14, 1960, six-year-old first-grader Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School. She was not looking to make history. She just wanted to go to school and have the opportunity to learn, and to do so safely. But her courageous action and historic steps initiated the desegregation of New Orleans’ public schools.

Now, more than 60 years later, Ruby is looking to make sure school-age kids around our nation have that same experience. Her vision is for them to become the next generation of leaders who create positive change in their communities, one step at a time.

Since 2018, student leaders have organized an annual walk to school day every November. This annual tradition is more than just a walk, it’s about inspiring students to find their passion and strength – one step at a time.

Please reach out to our office staff if you would like to lead a "walking" or "biking" Train on this day from a designated spot. Volunteers are encouraged!

Thank you to all of the students who participated in Basketball tryouts. We are excited for this upcoming season. Please look out for more details soon.

If you haven’t joined our Hirsch PTA social media already, here are the links to our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsch/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

And our Hirsch Family whatsapp group- https://chat.whatsapp.com/FNg6wn9coPvFLiYN0dNNEo

Hirsch PTA WeChat : Scan the QR code to join the Group

The first fame session of the year will be Wednesday November 20th.

The lessons for our first session is:

Artist : Pieter Bruegel

Art : The Harvesters

Composer : Robert Schumann

Music : The Happy Farmer, Opus 68, from Album for the Young

Hirsch PTA is excited to bring back Math Competitions for 2024-25 to our school. Please join the respective WhatsApp groups for registration details.

*Math Kangaroo (1st - 5th Graders):* https://chat.whatsapp.com/DyWS0BUv5rlFyJW0MJg4Ot Exam Date: Mar 20,2025 - 3:00pm to 4.15pm

*Math Olympiad MOEMS (4th & 5th Graders):* https://chat.whatsapp.com/DFx26HtCB75K2LrjrLtpSk

Registration Details: https://hirsch-pta-math-olympiad-2024-2025.cheddarup.com Please contact Hirsch PTA for any additional questions: @⁨Shweta Shah⁩, 415-265-8463

Registration is now open. We are using cheddarup this year for both signup & payment.

Here is the link:

https://hirsch-pta-chess-tournaments.cheddarup.com