I just want to take a moment to acknowledge the great work our CREW did on Wednesday to keep our staff and students safe. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication- together we can do anything!

Mr. Carlos, our campus monitor, has accepted a job on the coaching staff for Pima Community College's Women's Soccer Team. We are so happy for him and this new opportunity, but of course are extremely sad to lose such a great member of our CREW. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Carlos for his dedication and hard work- we will miss having you on campus!!!

Mr. Carlos' last day will be Thursday, August 15th. We wish you the best of luck, Mr. Carlos!

I would like to welcome Ms. Joy to our CREW! Ms. Joy will be serving as the long term sub in Mrs. Batchelder's class. She comes to us with a wealth of experience, 20 years working in schools, as well as over 20 years experience of social work. Additionally, Ms. Joy is familiar with our CREW as she is a former parent!

We are so excited to have the chance to work with her! Thank you, Ms. Joy!

Classroom teachers - in light of the events this week and with Mr. Carlos leaving next week, I would like to increase adult presence on the playground in the morning before school. I have the ability to compensate certified teachers $15.45 for providing supervision from 7:45-8:35AM.

Please let me know if you are interested in being in a rotation for additional adult supervision for morning recess. Once I know how many people are interested, I will create a schedule.

Thank you Ms. May for supporting Mrs. Batchelder's class and ensuring they had a smooth start to the year!

Ms. May is back in her MTSS Facilitator role and is excited to start our MTSS meetings over the next two weeks. Please be sure to be entering observations into Synergy to document interventions and relevant communication with families.

Kinder - 2 will have their 1st MTSS meetings next week. Attached below is the Enrichment Rotation Schedule for grades K-2.

Please see the information below from the email sent from Heidi Aranda (sent yesterday- 4:34pm). You should be receiving additional information soon about where you will be attending on the 21st.

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As an elementary teacher your PLD sessions will be in-person for August and March. For the first August PLD, you are being pre-registered into your sessions and will receive registration confirmation emails by end of day tomorrow Friday, August 9, 2024. In your confirmation, you will find the location of your in-person training. You will be at the same location for the entire day.

If you are a first-year teacher or a teacher in the Teacher Development Academy, you may receive communication from Teacher Development Academy or New Teacher Induction directing you to a different location and agenda.

A few important notes about your day:

• You MUST attend the location you have been assigned as capacity is limited. Your credit for attendance will also be issued at the location you are assigned.

• Attendance will be entered for participants that attend the entire session.

• We highly encourage teachers to carpool as parking is limited at sites.

• For in-person sessions, you will be given a 1-hour lunch.

• Arrive at your training location by 8:00am.

• Please bring your Eureka Math2 Teacher Manual for Module 1 and your charged laptop.

• The agenda for your day will be as follows:

Session 1: 8:10am-10:50am (Eureka or FOSS)

Lunch: 10:50am-11:50am

Session 2: 11:50am-2:30pm (Eureka or FOSS)

Planning: 2:30pm-3:30pm

We hope your summer was refreshing! We’re thrilled to kick off another exciting year, so here’s what’s coming up with the PTA:

📅 Save the Date: Don’t miss out! Our full calendar of events for the year is now available. Catch up on the PTA recap of the 2023-24 year if you missed it last spring.

🚩 First PTA Meeting & Taco Dinner: Join us Thursday, August 22nd at 6 PM in the courtyard for our first PTA meeting of the year, complete with a complimentary family meal! It’s a great chance to learn about upcoming activities and pay your annual member dues ($10/person).

🙋🏽‍♂️Volunteer Opportunities: Looking to get more involved? There are many ways to contribute, from a few hours to leading a committee. Sign-up to make a difference and encourage a friend to join you! Volunteer here. (Note: this is different from your TUSD volunteer form required for classroom helping, if you are looking for that go to the TUSD site here.)

✅ Join the PTA: Become a PTA member to stay informed and engaged with our monthly newsletter, which includes meeting recaps, event details, and more. Active membership helps us maintain our standing with the AZPTA.

📢 Spread the Word: Encourage other parents to visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter and join the PTA. (Membership is not required to subscribe to the newsletter, everyone is welcome to stay connected and informed!

🥞 Socialize: Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 31st, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM in the cafeteria. Come socialize, meet other families, and enjoy delicious pancakes!

Please reach out if you have any questions or want to connect, we'd love to hear from you!

Kick off the new school year with us on Thursday, August 22nd at 6 PM in the Sam Hughes Courtyard for our first PTA meeting, complete with a delicious taco dinner from Rancheros! Dinner is on us, so bring the family and enjoy a meal while we dive into our plans for the upcoming year.

This is a great opportunity to meet other parents, connect with the PTA, and learn about how you can get involved. We’ll also be collecting annual member dues ($10/person) - we accept cash, credit, or check.

Don’t miss out on shaping an exciting year ahead—join us and make a difference!

Welcome to the 24-25 school year! OUR PTA board is:

Rose Hagood, President

Raquel Salgado, Vice President

Elizabeth McDonnell, Treasurer

Olivia Alicea Secretary

Come to a PTA Meeting!

The Sam Hughes PTA meets about once a month. In an effort to reach more families we will be alternating between morning and evening meetings- please see schedule below!

PTA meetings are a great way to meet other parents and stay on top of everything happening at school. Kiddos are welcome to come along! At meetings we plan events and keep everyone up to date on the latest news. Families are encouraged to give feedback and ask questions.

2024-25 Meeting Schedule

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August 22, 2024 - 6:00PM (dinner provided!)

September 24. 2024- 7:45-8:45AM in the Library

October 24, 2024- 6:00PM in the Library

November 21, 2024- 7:45-8:45AM in the Library

January 16, 2025 - 6:00PM in the Library

February 11, 2025 - 7:45-8:45AM in the Library

April 22, 2025 - 6:00PM in the Library

May 14, 2025 - 7:45-8:45AM in the Library

Come on down - we'd love to see you!

• 1st First Day of School!
• 5th Community CREW Assembly, 9:00AM in the Courtyard
• 17th Kindergarten Breakfast Picnic on the Playground, 8:30AM-10:00AM
• 22nd PTA Meeting- Eat, Meet, and Greet 6:00-7:00PM
• 21st TUSD Professional Learning Day- NO SCHOOL for Students
• 27th Picture Day!
• 29th Curriculum Night
• Kinder through 2nd 5:00-5:45PM
• 3rd through 5th 6:00-6:45PM
• 31st PTA Pancake Breakfast 9:00-10:30AM

• 2nd Labor Day- No School
• 9th CREW Assembly in the Courtyard 9:00AM
• 14th Greening Group Campus Clean up day 7-11AM
• 18th - 20th Parent Teacher Conferences- Dismissal at 11:45AM
• 23rd- Stories that Soar! Magic Box Assembly 9:00AM in the Cafeteria