Hayes Happenings

Thank you to all of the families who were able to attend Parent-Teacher Conferees this week! Your engagement and support are invaluable as we work together to ensure the success of your children. We appreciate the time you took to meet with us, share insights, and strengthen the partnership between home and school. We're excited to continue supporting your child's growth throughout the year!

The Hayes Bus O Route will not be running next week (Oct. 14-18). If your student is on bus O, please make alternate arrangements to get your child to and from school. The drop-off and pick up procedures are detailed below. If you will be using the pick up lane, please call Mrs. Cox to get a pick up number for your student. The students in SACC will still be bussed to and from school each day.

Our #1 priority is student safety. Drop-off and pick-up times can be very hectic. Our staff and students are forced to be around many cars during these times. As you drive through the Hayes neighborhood and parking lots, we ask that you always remain calm, respectful and patient. There is nothing on any of our schedules that is more important than keeping our parking lot, drive-through lines, staff and students safe. Please read these procedures carefully. If you are not the one who is dropping off or picking up your child, please talk about and share these procedures with the person who is. Your patience, cooperation and safe driving are greatly appreciated.

Drop off Procedures

8:45 AM – 8:55 AM: Hayes Drop off and breakfast window

There is NO adult supervisor before this time. Do not drop your child off prior to this time.

8:45 AM – 8:54 AM: Students enter the building, go to their lockers and get ready for learning by 8:55 AM.

Teacher bus duty ends at 8:54 AM and teachers must return to their classrooms.

8:55 AM: Instruction Begins Your student is late and must be checked in at the office.

Please park your car and sign them in. An adult MUST walk the student into the school.

DRIVE THROUGH LINE is for those who do not want to leave their cars. Please follow the following procedures for the drop-off.

1. Students who use the drive-through line must be able to enter/exit and buckle independently.

2. Children must enter and exit on the passenger side of the vehicle. If that is not possible, please park and walk to the door.

3. Always enter through the EAST and exit through the WEST.

Students will be dismissed from the building at 3:58PM. Please arrive during the pick-up window or earlier.

PICK-UP AREAS are designated below. You must park your car and walk to the pick-up areas. Please remember that parking is only permitted in designated spots and that no child should ever walk through the parking lot without a parent by their side. Please remember to use the crosswalk in the parking lot. Do not cut through the drive-through line or walk in between cars.

The drive-through line is for those who do not want to get out of their cars. Please use the following procedures for the drive-through Line. Please do not exit your vehicle if you are in the drive-through lane.

1. Please teach your child how to get into and out of car AND buckle up independently.

2. Children must always enter and exit on the passenger side of the vehicle.

3. Always enter through the EAST and exit through the WEST.

4. As you drive through the line, come to a complete stop at each of our CROSSWALKS

5. Make sure your car pick-up number is clearly posted on the passenger side windshield.

6. A Hayes staff member will direct you to pull into one of our pick-up spots.

7. Another Hayes staff member will direct your child to the appropriate spot where they will enter your car.

8. Once your child is situated, carefully pull out into the through lane and exit.

Thank you for driving safely and respectfully to keep our students safe!

Hayes Leaders of the Pack Students are working with DO it for Denny, a community kindness initiative, to help families in our community this holiday season that are in need of assistance. We are collecting items that can easily fit into a stocking, as well as non-perishable food items. Our students have put together a list to give you some ideas. Be creative!

All of these items must be new. You can drop them off in the office or send them in with your child now through November 30, 2024. This is a GREAT way to participate in Youth Making A Difference.

- Key Chains

- Bracelets

- Chapstick

- Mini Figures

- Legos

- Uno

- Nail Polish

- Bouncy Balls

- Pokemon Cards

- Matchbox Cars

- Gum

- Crayons

- Fidgets

- Spaghetti Os

- Noodles

- Mac N Cheese

- Granola Bar

- Cereal

The PTA is excited to host our first ever Trail or Treat event! Join us on Thursday, October 24th, 6:00-7:30. We will have decorated stations with volunteers passing out candy along our walking path on the west playground. The PTA will also be providing cider and doughnuts for all to enjoy.

We will be collection candy donations in the main office starting this Monday.

Volunteer Information:

• Volunteers may begin arriving 4:30 to set up their stations.
• We do not have access to any electrical outlets on the playground.
• Your station will be around the size of a pop-up tent. You may bring a tent, table, chairs, etc. to decorate. Please keep decorations appropriate for elementary children. No weapons or fake blood will be permitted.
• We are estimating for about 200 kids to trick or treat along the trail.
• The PTA will provide allergy friendly options to each station.
• There will be prizes for the best decorated stations!
• Click here to sign up to host a candy station!

• Tuesday, October 15- Dine To Donate @ Famous Daves

• Thursday, October 24- Trail or Treat 6:00-7:30 pm

K-4 Full Day: 8:55am - 4:00pm

Half Day: 8:55am - 12:10pm

Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

School Day

8:45 Students can begin to arrive

8:50 First Bell Rings

8:55 Tardy Bell Rings

11:40-12:30 K-4 Lunch/Recess

4:00 Dismissal