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Thank you!

Dear Sam Hughes CREW,

Happy New Year! We hope you all enjoyed a joyful and restful holiday season, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back for the spring semester.

As we move into the new year, we continue to embrace our school’s values of being CREW– Caring and kind, Respectful and responsible, Excelling everyday, and Working together. These values guide us in fostering a supportive and inclusive community where all students, staff, and families can thrive. We encourage you to continue reinforcing these ideals at home as we work together to create a positive learning environment for all.

Looking ahead, we are excited for the opportunities the spring semester holds. Our students have made incredible progress so far, and we can’t wait to see what they will achieve as we continue to work together. There are many exciting activities and events planned, and we look forward to sharing them with you in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let’s make this semester even more successful by staying connected and united as CREW.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful and productive new year!

Warmly,
Ms. Bolasky
Principal, Sam Hughes Elementary

This month is all about Perseverance. One way to think about Perseverance is “pushing yourself through challenges and obstacles.” We all experience challenges in our lives. We all have moments when we feel like we can’t do it or that we want to give up on a big task. It is important to develop tools that help us work through those challenges in order to grow in those moments instead of giving up. How might you practice Perseverance as a family this month?

Perseverance is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.

We want to remind our CREW that safety is our number one priority, especially during morning drop off and at afternoon dismissal.

• All students are to play on the main playground in the morning- students should not be in the building. Supervision starts at 7:45AM. The playground gates will open at 7:45AM- students should not be dropped off prior to 7:45AM.

• Regular dismissal occurs on the playground for grades 1-5. Kindergarten dismisses from their classrooms.
• Dismissal on Wednesday is at 1:45pm.
• Please utilize crosswalks to cross the streets around school. We are having adults and students that are crossing in between cars and even between the buses- this is extremely dangerous!

• Please help us model safe practices for our students.

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Kick off the New Year with us at our mid-year PTA meeting! Join us next Thursday at 6 PM in the school library. We'll review our financial status, discuss major upcoming events like the Chuck Wagon Festival, and explore ways to maximize tax credits for our school. It's the perfect opportunity to catch up, connect, and contribute to a vibrant Spring semester.

Don’t miss out on shaping what’s next for our CREW!

Our Chuck Wagon Festival on March 1st is fast approaching, and we need your help to make it a success. This tradition brings our community together for a day full of games, food, and fun—but we can't do it without you!

Here’s How You Can Help:

• Join the Planning Committee:
• First Meeting: Next Wednesday, January 15th at 5pm at Borderlands Brewing (2500 E Sixth St).
• RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by emailing us at samhughespta@gmail.com.
• Volunteer for the Event: Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, every bit of help counts.
• Please sign up here - your involvement is crucial in keeping one of Tucson’s longest-standing traditions alive!
• To learn more about Chuck Wagon, visit our Chuck Wagon Festival page.

Let’s work together to continue this amazing tradition—it won’t be possible without you!

This is your chance to bring creative and impactful projects to life at Sam Hughes! Our PTA Grant Program, fueled by our successful fundraisers, offers grants to teachers, students, parents, and community members. Let's make our school and community even better together.

Key Details & Project Eligibility:

• Application and Full Guidelines: Sam Hughes PTA Grant Submission Form
• Submission Deadline: January 31st, 2025
• Qualified Projects: Must benefit at least one classroom or similar student grouping, such as curriculum enhancements, classroom technology, or enrichment activities.
• Non-Qualified Projects: Vague proposals, projects needing ongoing external coordination, or those without detailed plans.
• Who Can Apply?
• Teachers with creative classroom ideas
• Students eager to make an impact
• Parents with visions for school improvement
• Community members passionate about supporting education

Thank you again to our PTA Grant Program Chair, Robyn Fleming, and committee members Jayme Berge, Rebecca Karmondy, and Katherine Handley for their dedication and effort in managing this program!

For any questions or to discuss your project idea, please reach out to the PTA Grant Committee at samhughespta@gmail.com.

Let's help our CREW continue to create and grow together. We can’t wait to see what ideas you'll bring to our community!

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

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!

• 20th No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  
• 21st Sam Hughes Neighborhood Association Meeting
• 29th No School- TUSD Professional Learning Day

• 3rd CREW Assembly 9:00am
• 13th Sam Hughes Science Fair Projects Due
• 13th-14th Early Dismissal at 11:45AM for Parent Teacher Conferences
• 20th-21st No School for Rodeo Break

• 1st Chuckwagon Festival 2:00-6:00 pm
• 3rd CREW Assembly 9:00am
• 4th Spring Picture Day
• 7th No School Grading Day
• 10th -14th No School- Spring Break
• 26th No School- TUSD Professional Learning Day