Hughston Elementary

Yesterday, Hughston was recognized at the district Principal meeting for having a 96% or higher attendance rate for the first 6 weeks! Thank you all so much for getting your students to campus every day! We could not have done this without you all!

Students in Grades K-8 have completed the beginning of the year MAP testing sessions. These results provide teachers with valuable information about each student’s learning progress and next steps for their instruction. Parents and guardians can expect to receive a hard copy of their child’s results; this Family Report will come home with the student. For more information about MAP testing, parents may visit the NWEA’s Family Toolkit website (available in multiple languages) or visit the links here for a brief overview of the report in English or Spanish. Reports will be sent home in Thursday Folders on October 3rd. For questions about a child’s results or progress, please contact the child’s teacher.

Wednesday, October 2nd is National Walk to School Day! We encourage you to celebrate with us by walking to school! As an extra bonus, be sure to review the safety tips below with your student!

Thank you to those who came to our Watch DOGS meeting on Tuesday evening. If you are interested in volunteering for the Watch DOGS program, you can sign up through Voly using the links below. If you have any questions, please contact Katy Brandeland at katy.brandeland@pisd.edu.

Tuesdays - Full Day - Sign up here.

Wednesdays - Full Day - Sign up here.

Thursdays - Half Day - Sign up here.

Plano ISD is partnering with our local professional hockey team, the Allen Americans, for a special game night planned specifically for Plano ISD students, families and staff! PISD Night with the Allen Americans will take place at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center (200 East Stacy Road; Allen, TX 75002) on October 30, at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Please use the QR code on this printable flyer (English | Spanish) to make your ticket purchase. When you type “HUGHSTON” into the required field, our school will receive $5 for every ticket purchased! We look forward to this fun night and hope to see you there! Please contact the front office with any questions.

As a reminder, K-5 families are welcome to come and eat lunch with your student during their grade level lunch time. Due to limited space, we ask that you sign up 24 hours in advance using this link. To help ensure the health and safety of all, you will notice these new signs on the lunch visitor tables. Thank you in advance for following these guidelines while you are visiting for lunch!

We are excited to announce the events for the 2024-2025 Hughston Trio Trophy! Students have the opportunity to participate in these three events throughout the year and earn a trophy at the school assembly in May. The first event is Reflections, due October 25th. District guidelines and information will be available starting September 19th. This is a great project to work on during fall break! Be sure to check the PTA newsletter and e-news for more details and reminders.

This year's Reflections program theme is "Accepting Imperfection". All submissions are due at the Front Office by Friday, October 25, 2024. For a packet containing official rules and entry form, please email reflections@hughstonpta.org or visit https://hughstonpta.membershiptoolkit.com/Reflections.

Every year PISD partners with the City of Plano for the Fire Prevention Poster Contest. The purpose of this contest is to help children become aware of fire safety practices, to provide motivation for this awareness, and to promote application of these practices in real-life situations. This year's theme is "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!" Students can create a poster that highlights any aspect of fire safety, but please have them keep this year's theme in mind. The contest has been explained to all students in art class, they may grab a form outside of the art room if they wish to participate. This is a 50 plus year partnership with the City of Plano and we want ALL students to have the opportunity to participate. Please contact Ms. Bennett if you have any questions, hannah.bennett@pisd.edu.

• September 27th - Coffee With The Counselor
• October 2nd - National Walk To School Day
• October 3rd - MAP Scores come home in Thursday Folders
• October 9th - Fire Prevention Posters Due
• October 11th - PACE Referrals Due
• October 14 - 18th - Fall Break - No School for Students
• October 24th - Fun Run (one of three required Trio Trophy Events)
• October 25th - Reflections Due (one of three required Trio Trophy Events)
• October 30th - PISD Family Night at the Allen Americans
• November 5th - No School for students - Parent/Teacher Conferences

PACE (Plano Academic and Creative Education) is a gifted enrichment program for students who have demonstrated the need for advanced instruction. The referral deadline for PACE assessment will be Friday, October 11th at 5:00 p.m. Any student that qualifies will begin services in February. For additional information, please refer to the Plano ISD Gifted Education Website or contact the gifted specialist, Donna Hoppman at donna.hoppman@pisd.edu or by phone at 469-752-2040.

Referral and Assessment Information

Elementary PACE Referral Form

Elementary PACE Referral Form - Spanish

Click the image below to read more from our counselor, Mrs. Sims!

Please RSVP here so we can have a badge ready for you!

Interested in volunteering to help teachers with projects in the workroom? Use the links below to sign up for each day!

We are happy to announce that Hughston Elementary is on the Texas PTA Good Standing List! That means that the Hughston Elementary PTA...

· Maintains an active status with the Texas PTA

· Submitted our PTA 990 to the IRS within 60 days after our fiscal year ends (by September 1st)

· Reports new members and pay state and national dues to the Texas PTA each year

· Submits the names and contact information of new executive board members within 15 days of their appointment or election

· Reviews and submits their bylaws and standing rules to the Texas PTA for approval every three years

Have you joined the Hughston PTA? Everyone can join! Parents, grandparents, family and friends.

Becoming a member does not mean you have to attend meetings, **wink wink** it does help us provide field trips, student enrichment programs, family fun events, and much more!

Have you signed up or renewed this school year? Join Today!

https://hughstonpta.membershiptoolkit.com/"

A sign-and-go is a fundraising party where 100% of the funds raised will support Hughston Elementary. You just need to sign up and go! Please read the instructions carefully and contact silentauction@hughstonpta.org if you would like to host one."
https://hughstonpta.membershiptoolkit.com/sign_and_go_party

The Hughston PTA (with the help of some awesome grill-dads) is ready to suit up and grill out lunch for our teachers and staff on Friday October 4th. We need you in the game!

***Please bring item(s) to the front office on October 3rd before 2:00pm!

Plano Public Library is excited to help you succeed in your lifelong learning goals. Each location has computers, WiFi, study spaces and events for all ages. Online resources are available 24/7. Highlights include:

• Library cards: All Plano residents, as well as people living in Allen, The Colony, Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Richardson and Wylie, can sign up for a free library card. Fill out the application online to get started.
• STEAMtober: Come by the library all October-long to delve into science, technology, engineering, arts and math. There are events for all ages.
• Reserve a study room: Use your Plano Public Library card to reserve a study room for free. See our website for details and download the PPL mobile app to reserve a spot easily.

Students who qualified for free or reduced-price meals at the end of last school year are eligible to participate at their current eligibility status for the first 30 operating days of the 2024-25 school year.

• In order for meal benefits to continue, a federal meal application for the 2024-25 school year must be completed.
• Students with no application on file after 30 operating days will return to full-paid eligibility status effective September 25, 2024.
• Households that have submitted a federal meal application for free or reduced-priced meals for the 2024-25 school year do not need to reapply.
• Households who wish to apply for free or reduced-priced meals will need to complete an online federal meal application for the current school year.
• Applications will be processed within 10 business days.
• Eligibility notification letters will be sent via email.
  • If you have not received the letter in your inbox, please check your junk and spam folders.

Click the image below to view the district calendar for the 24-25 school year!

School hours are 7:40-3:00.

Website: https://www.pisd.edu/hughston
Location: 2601 Cross Bend Road, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 469-752-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hughstonmustangs/
Twitter: @HughstonMustangs

• Click here to view PISD's Student/Parent Policy Guide.
• Click here to view breakfast and lunch menus.
• Click here to learn about PASAR after school care.
• Click here to fill out PISD's volunteer application (must be done annually).