Huggins Community,

The kick-off to the 24-25 school year is just a few days away, and we could not be more excited! Thank you to our families that came out to our annual Meet the Teacher event. We LOVED seeing our returning hounds and also meeting all of our new friends. We are GOING FOR GOLD this year...and it shows!

As a reminder, the Paw Print will come out each week and is always filled with important information, so please be sure to read through it in it's entirety.

Our doors will open Monday morning at 7:15am. Parents are invited to walk their students into the building. Starting Tuesday, we will transition to the car rider line for morning drop-off. Speaking of morning drop-off, please be sure to review the car rider procedures below. The first couple of weeks always bring extra traffic to our area. Additionally, our dismissal process moves more slowly because it is essential that we ensure every student gets home the right way as we navigate a new school year. Please be patient...I promise it gets better!

Please tell our hounds we CAN'T WAIT to see them Monday!

Sincerely,

Bethany Cunningham

Principal

Huggins Elementary

Bethany.cunningham@lcisd.org

Monday, August 12th: First Day of School - doors open at 7:15am, dismissal at 3:10pm

Friday, August 16th: Back to School House Pep Rally

Thursday, August 22nd: Parent Information Night 5:00pm

Friday, August 30th: Early Dismissal at 11:45am

Monday, September 2nd: Labor Day - No School

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 1:30pm. In the event you need to pick up your child early, please do so by 2:00pm.
• 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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