HES Parent & Family Newsletter

As the cooler temperatures approach, please remind your student to bring a long sleeve shirt or light jacket for recess when the temperature is below 50 degrees. Once temperatures drop below 30 and snow is on the ground, the 'magic 5'—a hat, jacket, snow pants, gloves/mittens, and boots—will be needed to keep everyone warm and ready for outdoor fun!

In an effort to reduce milk waste and manage costs more effectively, we are making some changes to our milk distribution at snack time for students in grades 1-6. Moving forward, we ask that families who wish to purchase milk for their children at snack time complete the attached form. This will allow us to distribute milk more accurately and ensure that funds are collected appropriately.

Please take a moment to fill out the form and indicate which of your students you would like to receive milk during snack time It's important to note that students receive a free carton of milk each day during school breakfast and lunch. However, milk is only free at lunch if the student takes the school meal. Otherwise, students in grades K-6 will be charged $0.60 at lunchtime for their milk.

Milk distribution at snack will begin September 9th, 2024. We will add students to the list and milk will be delivered to students during their scheduled snack times.

Cost per milk $0.60:

• Quarter 2- 11/5/24-1/17/25 (41 school days)= $24.60
• Quarter 3- 1/21/25-3/21/25 (42 school days)= $25.20
• Quarter 4- 3/31/25-5/28/25 (40 school days) = $24.00
• Total cost for milk = $96.00

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work to make this process more efficient.

Snack Break Milk Request

Kind regards,
Angela McQuinn
Assistant Principal, Houston Elementary School

• Monday, November 4th- No School
• Tuesday, November 5th
• Lunch today is Walking Tacos
• Wednesday, November 6th
• Lunch today is Mini corn dogs
• Thursday, November 7th
• Lunch today is BBQ Rib Sandwich
• Friday, November 8th
• Lunch today is Cheese Bosco Sticks

The alternative this week is- Turkey & Cheese Sub Sandwich. All meals are served with milk and vegetable and fruit options.

This week our 4th grade teachers Mrs. Meyer & Mrs. Smith nominated Sawyer N. & Isabelle H. as our positive office referrals of the week. Sawyer and Isabelle are strong leaders as well as respectful and helpful to their peers. Congratulations!

As we embrace the month of November, we turn our attention to gratitude, a powerful character trait that enriches our community and strengthens our connections. This month, we are introducing the acronym T.U.R.K.E.Y. to guide our focus on gratitude and its importance in our daily lives.

T - Thankfulness: Let’s embrace gratitude for the people and resources around us. It’s important to recognize and appreciate the efforts of those in our community who contribute to our shared experiences.

U - Understanding: Empathy plays a vital role in our interactions. By seeking to understand others’ feelings and perspectives, we can foster kindness and compassion within our community.

R - Respect: Respecting ourselves, each other, and our shared spaces helps create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Let’s commit to upholding respect in every interaction.

K - Kindness: Kindness is a cornerstone of gratitude. Practicing small acts of kindness in our daily actions can uplift those around us and foster a supportive atmosphere within our school community.

As we celebrate gratitude this month, we encourage families to reflect on these values and how they can be incorporated into daily routines. Together, let’s nurture a culture of appreciation and support at Houston Elementary. Gratitude Character Strong Newsletter

Thank you for being an integral part of our school community!

We are excited to announce that our 5th and 6th graders have been hard at work preparing for our Veterans Day program, which will take place on Monday, November 11th, at 9:30 AM. This program is a wonderful opportunity for our students to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to student achievement at Houston Elementary. We look forward to seeing you at the program!

• November 4: Professional Development Day: No School for Students - Hurricane Watch will be available. Students attending HW must bring sack lunch.
• November 11: Veterans Day Celebration @ 9:30 AM. All Veterans and active service members are welcome to dress in uniform and sit in the reserved front rows.
• November 27-29: No School - Thanksgiving Break. Thanksgiving break - No School - Hurricane Watch will NOT be available.
• December 9: HHS Concert at the Houston High School, 7:00 PM
• December 12: 4th-6th Grade Band and 5th & 6th Grade Choir Winter Concert
• December 16: K-4th Grade Mini-Musical
• December 17: Preschool Programs, 9:00 for the AM class and 12:45 for the PM class at the preschool.
• December 23-January 1st: No School, Holiday Break. Hurricane Watch will NOT be available.
• January 2 & 3: No School, Holiday Break. Hurricane Watch will be available. Students attending HW must bring sack lunch.

Please check the school website calendar for more information as well as other events/opportunities.