Weekly Bulldog Bits
for the week of December 16th
Early Release Day for Grades 1-5 on Friday, December 20th
As a Reminder - Friday, December 20th is an early release day at 1:20pm for Grades 1-5.
TK and Kindergarten will have regular dismissal.
Spirit Week- December 16-20
Join us as we celebrate Winter Spirit Week from Monday, December 16th through Friday, December 20th!
Monday, 12/16 - Merry Monday - Bring a smile to faces and wear an Ugly Holiday Sweater
Tuesday, 12/17 - Tasty Tuesday - Wear Red and White! Dress in candy cane colors.
Wednesday, 12/18 - Winter Wonderland - Dress in winter gear
Thursday, 12/19 - Theatrical Thursday - Dress as your favorite winter character
Friday, 12/20 - Festive Friday - Wear any type of holiday headwear
NO SCHOOL Dec. 23rd-Jan. 3rd for Winter Break
Reminder: There will be no school December 23rd to January 3rd for winter break. Have a wonderful Winter Break, Hirsch Families! Enjoy this time to be merry, spend time together, and to embrace those who enrich our lives.
Reminder Parents/Guardians!
Attention parents/guardians!!! Students need to wait to get out of cars at the loading area or wait until a staff member gets them out of the car at drop off. The loading/unloading area is clearly marked with signs and we need to work together to get everyone to school safely. Please remember the Valet Loop is only for students in grades 1-5; TK/Kindergarten must be walked to the gate/Adults are unable to use the Loop to enter/exit cars.
Also, parents/guardians are not allowed past the school gate. If your child needs a forgotten item please bring it to the front office. All volunteers must check in first before coming onto campus. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to maintain a safe campus.
Farewell to Hirsch From Mrs. Parikh
It is with a heart full of gratitude and bittersweet emotions that I bid farewell to the Bulldog community that I have cherished for several years as the office assistant for Hirsch Elementary. Over my time here, I have been truly blessed to meet so many compassionate and welcoming teachers and parents that I have enjoyed working with. It was also very rewarding for me to meet all the students and see their growth in their educational journeys. It has been a privilege to be a part of such a vibrant and engaged community, and I will always cherish the memories I've made.
While this farewell brings a touch of sadness, I leave with countless experiences that I will cherish forever. Thank you for welcoming me into this community with open arms and for making my time here truly meaningful.
Holiday Wishing Tree is Back!
Looking for the perfect gift for your child's teacher, Specialist, Librarian, or the school? Stop by the front of the office to take an "ornament" with your person's wishes. Attach the "ornament" to your item and you have the perfect gift! Feel free to take a picture and leave ornaments for others to use, especially if it's an item that the person would benefit from multiple donations! We thank you for your generosity!
Spirit Wear
Hirsch is excited to announce that our Spirit Wear store is now LIVE! Our Flash Sale pricing is available from now until December 22nd. Clothing will arrive 3-4 weeks after our store closes. Our previous spirit wear is available for purchase and our NEW 60TH ANNIVERSARY clothing is on sale too. Ms. Arroyo will be purchasing her 60th shirt to be prepared for our 60th celebration in early spring! Please click on the link below to purchase.
https://spirithero.com/collections/hirsch-2
Incoming TK Students for 2025-2026
FUSD will be holding a parent information night for incoming TK students on Tuesday, 12/17. This will be an in-person meeting with a tour of a TK classroom. The meeting will be at Durham Elementary.
Hirsch Yearbooks are on Sale Now!
Don't miss out on this year's memories!
Purchase your Yearbook at ShoobPhoto.com
Soft Cover Yearbook Price $20 (+tax) Before 1/31!
The deadline to purchase your yearbook is April 21st.
Parent Workshop: Supporting Mental Health of Children Dec. 16 @ 6:00pm
Learn about common mental health disorders in youth and children. Learn strategies to support children's mental health and well-being. Please download the attachment to register.
Calling in Absences
Please contact the school's absence line, day or night, at 510-657-3537 and then press 7.
Please be sure to state:
1)your student's first and last name
2)student's classroom number
3)reason for the absence
4)your name and relationship to the student
If these absences are not cleared by a parent guardian within 48 hours, they will be considered unexcused. Excessive absences and/or tardies, excused or unexcused, may result in a truancy warning.
Make-up work may be requested on the second consecutive day of a student's illness.
Congratulations to our Hirsch Spelling Bee participants!
Top Winners:
Rishi - Room 4
Ayesha - Room 21
Sanemi - Room 18
Good luck to the Bulldogs who will be advancing to the next level in the competition!
Great job to all of our Spelling Bee participants!
Room 3- Aadhitya & Kabir, Room 4- Satvik, Room 5- Pranesh & Harvir, Room 18- Divjot, Room 20- Arun & Nethra Suresh, Room 21- Sanuki
Winter Luncheon-Thank You!
The teachers and staff would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the PTA for organizing and hosting the wonderful winter staff luncheon. The delicious meal and festive spread were greatly appreciated by everyone. The thoughtfulness and hard work that went into planning this event did not go unnoticed. We are grateful for the PTA's continued support.
PTA CORNER
PTA Links
If you haven’t joined our Hirsch PTA social media already, here are the links to our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsch/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
And our Hirsch Family whatsapp group- https://chat.whatsapp.com/FNg6wn9coPvFLiYN0dNNEo
Hirsch PTA WeChat : Scan the QR code to join the Group
Upcoming Events:
PTA Meeting: January 14, 2025
PTA Art Relections
We are so proud of our school's talented students who participated the Fremont Council PTA's Reflections Recognition Ceremony! Two of our Bulldogs, Rishaan (Grade 3) and Kritarth (Grade 2), have achieved a significant accomplishment! They were awarded the Award of Excellence in the Photography category and will be advancing to the Peralta District level for further judging. Additionally, Harini (Grade 3) was recognized with the Rising Star Award for her outstanding Dance Choreography. We are incredibly proud of our students and their artistic achievements.
FAME
The Next fame session of the year will be Wednesday December 18th.Artist : Edgar Degas
Art: Ballet SchoolComposer: Peter Tchaikovsky
Music : Waltz of the flowers, from the Nutcracker Suite