HES Parent & Family Newsletter

The month of March reminds us about the importance of reading, and we’re inviting families to join in the fun at home! Each week, we’ll suggest new ways to make reading an adventure. This month, explore the U.S. through books by reading stories set in different states!

Check out [this fun site] or the Unite for Literacy site discover kids’ books set in every state and take a literary journey across the country. You can even create your own challenge—work with the school librarian, let your child pick a book from each state, or track your progress on a reading map.

Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!

Happy reading!

Thank You for Joining Us at Spring Conferences!

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents and families who joined us on Thursday for Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences at Houston Elementary. Your involvement and partnership mean so much to us!

We value your feedback and would love to hear about your experience. Please take a moment to complete the Spring Conference Survey and share your thoughts with us. Your input helps us continue to improve and support our students' success.

• Monday, March 3rd
• Read Across America Week begins with Sleepy Monday- Wear PJs to school
• Lunch today is Cheese bread with Marinara sauce
• The alternative this week is the Uncrustable sandwich
• Tuesday, March 4th
• Cat in the hat day- Wear stripes and/or your favorite hat
• Lunch today is Chicken strips
• The alternative this week is the Uncrustable sandwich
• Wednesday, March 5th
• Wacky Wednesday- wear your wacky outfit to school today
• Lunch today is Salisbury steak
• The alternative this week is the Uncrustable sandwich
• Thursday, March 6th
• Many colored days- wear head to toe all the same color
• Lunch today is Sloppy joes
• The alternative this week is the Uncrustable sandwich
• Friday, March 7th
• Fox in sox/What pet should I get day- wear fun or mismatched socks and/or animal print
• Positive office referral of the week 5th grade
• Lunch today is Lasagna rollup with sauce
• The alternative this week is the Uncrustable sandwich

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 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

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

🌟 Congratulations, Mrs. Thompson! 🌟

This week, the Hurricane FORCE Student Leadership Committee nominated Mrs. Thompson for her great style, organization, helpfulness, kindness, and always wearing a smile! 😊✨ Her dedication to creating a welcoming and positive environment does not go unnoticed.

As part of this well-deserved recognition, Mrs. Thompson will receive:
✨ A handwritten award from the Student Leadership Committee
🎁 A small gift
🚗 A special parking spot for the week

Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for the incredible impact you make each day! 💙 Houston Elementary is a better place because of you! 👏🎉 #ThankYouMrsThompson #HurricaneFORCE #HoustonElementary

Hurricane F.O.R.C.E. Positive Office Referrals of the Week

This week, we are celebrating three outstanding 4th-grade students who have demonstrated the values of our Hurricane F.O.R.C.E.! Parker S., Ryan U. & Henry W. were nominated by their classroom teachers Mrs. Meyer & Mrs. Smith for their kindness, doing their best each and every day, and responsibility taking while working independently or helping others.

Thank you both for your positive contributions to the Hurricane F.O.R.C.E. community. All of you make a difference in our school community. Keep up the great work!

Our 3rd graders at Houston Elementary recently had their second visit with their buddies at Heritage Court, and it was a wonderful experience! 💚✨

During this visit, students and their buddies created festive leprechauns, enjoyed a book reading together, and spent time connecting as buddy teams. These visits are building meaningful relationships and bringing joy to both our students and the residents.

We’re grateful for this special partnership and look forward to our next visit! Thank you for your support in making this program such a success. ❤️

• Sunday, March 9th: Daylight Savings Time Begins, Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour!
• Friday, March 14th- 3rd & 4th Grade students and their families will celebrate Pi Day at the Hub
• Friday, March 21st- PTA Event Fundraiser- Breakfast with Buddies starts at 7:30 am in the elementary gym
• March 21st: Kindergarten Open House, Current kindergarten students will not have school this day (due to the Open House) Hurricane Watch will not be available as the elementary school will remain in session for grades 1-6, HW will be open before and after school only.
• March 24th & 25th: Teacher InService, NO School for Students, Hurricane Watch available.
• March 26th, 27th, 28th: NO School for Students, Hurricane Watch available.

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