Huggins Community,

I hope our hounds are settling into the new school year as we wrap up week two. It has been such a great start! Our classrooms have been buzzing with activities focused on learning - exploring new concepts and engaging in meaningful opportunities.

Thank you to those that were able to attend our Parent Information Night. Your participation was extremely valuable and we appreciate working in a community where our parents take such an active role in the educational process. I am a firm believer that a strong home-school connection is a key to student success. If you were not able to attend, you can contact your child's teacher directly for a copy of their presentation. I have uploaded a copy of our Principal Presentation below as well.

During the Principal Presentation, Ms. Brewer and I had an opportunity to share our school plans for Innovative School Day. We encourage you to review the Innovative School Day schedule that is outlined. This is something we are extremely excited about this school year, as all students will participate once every two weeks. Our Innovation Team includes our counselors, Ms. Terry and Ms. Krenek, our librarian, Ms. Campbell, and Ms. Oroz and Ms. Brand, our Innovative School Day paraprofessionals. During your child's innovative day, they will engage in dedicated House time, specials, and a rotation of Library Lesson, Maker Spaces, Counselor Lesson, and Science Lab. Students will have an opportunity to engage in critical thinking, problem solving, and practice soft skills like team work, time management, and adaptability, which are crucial to success. During this time, classroom teachers will be engaging in data analysis, instructional planning, and assessment building to ensure we are creating and delivering targeted lessons that ensure learning for ALL. It is important for parents to know when their child has Innovative School Day, as they will be on an adjusted lunch/recess/specials schedule. Because of this, we ask that we refrain from having lunch visitors on the grade-level's Innovative School Day. I will include the schedule (by grade level) on the "Upcoming Events" section below each week, and classroom teachers will also include the information in their grade-level newsletters.

Today, our Hounds engaged in our fundraiser kickoff assembly. This is our annual school-based fundraiser. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to supplement the school budget. This includes student and staff supplies, materials, and incentives, as well as professional development and resources to enhance the school environment. Be sure to ask your student all about it - fundraiser packets went home in backpacks. Details are also posted below. 😃

Thank you for your continued support as we move forward into the school year. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to support you and your child every step of the way.

Please don't forget that Friday is early dismissal at 11:45am and there is no school on Monday, September 2nd.

Sincerely,

Bethany Cunningham

Principal

Huggins Elementary

Bethany.cunningham@lcisd.org

Monday, August 26th: Olympic Spirit Day - wear your Olympic shirts or red, white, and blue

Tuesday, August 27th: Fifth Grade Innovative School Day - no lunch visitors for fifth grade

Wednesday, August 28th: Fourth Grade Innovative School Day - no lunch visitors for fourth grade

Thursday, August 29th: Charger Spirit Day, Third Grade Innovative School Day - no lunch visitors for third grade

Friday, August 20th: Huggins Spirit Day, Early Dismissal at 11:45am

Monday, September 2nd: Labor Day - No School

Friday, September 6th: Grandparents Day Lunch

Friday, September 13th: Fundraiser Ends

Thursday, September 19th: Raising Cane's Spirit Night

Please email your child's teacher if your student will be having a visitor for Grandparents Day.

The safety of your children is our top priority, and adhering to our established car rider procedures helps us maintain a smooth and organized process during drop-off and pick-up times. Here are a few key points to remember:

• Turn Right into the Huggins Car Rider Driveway: The entrance to our car rider line is off of Katy-Fulshear Road. To get in line, you must be heading south on Katy-Fulshear. Cars are not permitted to make a left-hand turn into the driveway.
• Stay in Line: When entering the Huggins driveway for drop-off or pick-up, please stay in a single file line.This helps avoid any congestion and ensures a steady flow of traffic. Do not pull off and attempt to pass cars in line, as this creates a safety hazard.
  
• Follow Staff Instructions: Our staff members are trained to guide and assist during drop-off and pick-up times. Please follow their instructions promptly and patiently. Their guidance is aimed in creating a safe environment for everyone.
  
• No Cell Phones: While in the car rider line, please refrain from using your cell phone. This allows you to remain focused on the line and surrounding area, helping to ensure a safe environment for our students and staff.
• Arrival and Dismissal Times: It's important to arrive at the designated times for drop-off and pick-up. Remember, our doors open at 7:15am. Staff will begin opening doors at that time. Please do not drop off your student before 7:15am. Students that arrive after 7:45 will be counted tardy. If you arrive to school after the start time and there is no longer line or staff outside, you will need to park and walk your child into the building to check-in and receive a tardy slip. Please note that all change of transportation changes must be made before 2:00pm. In the event you need to pick up your child early, please do so by 2:30pm.
• Car Rider Tags: You must have a 24-25 car rider tag hanging from your rearview mirror to pick up your student in the car rider line. In the event that you do not have your tag, you will need to park in the lot and go to the office. Your child will be released to you with proper ID and after the car rider line is cleared.

By adhering to these procedures, we can collectively create a safe and efficient car rider process. We greatly appreciate your cooperation, understanding, and patience...especially the first few weeks of school!

Parents, please click here to learn about Canvas and how your child's teacher will be utilizing this platform for teaching/leaning and parent communication.

Please click here to learn about Texas Kids First Individual Accident-Only Insurance options available for your student.

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• Friends of Huggins is our fabulous parent organization. Be sure to visit their website here and follow them on Facebook at Friends of Huggins (FOH)