Huggins Community,

As the start of the 24-25 school year approaches, I am thrilled to welcome you and your children to Huggins Elementary! We will have many returning faces, but we are also eager to meet our new Hounds that are joining us! We are counting down the days - just 10 more to go - until we open our doors on Monday, August 12th, ready to embark on an exciting year of learning and growth.

This year, our school theme is "Going for Gold", inspired by the spirit of perseverance, teamwork, and striving for excellence that the Olympics represents. We believe this theme will motivate and encourage our students to set high goals, work hard, and support each other, both in their academic pursuits and personal development.

This week we welcomed back our staff, who have been engaging in professional development and teamwork as we plan for the arrival of our students. We are committed to creating a dynamic and supportive environment where every student feels like a champion!

We will be sending out the Paw Print each week to provide you with the information you need throughout the school year. In addition to reading the Paw Print each week, we encourage you to follow us on Facebook (Huggins Elementary - Lcisd) and check out our website here.

We also encourage you to get involved with our fabulous parent organization, Friends of Huggins. You can find them on Facebook at (Friends of Huggins) or online here.

Please be sure to scroll through this newsletter in it's entirety, as we will include lots of important information, such as the date for Meet the Teacher, Parent Information Night, etc.

We are excited for a strong partnership this year. Together, let's aim high and make this school year truly gold-medal worthy!

Sincerely,

Bethany Cunningham

Principal

Huggins Elementary

Bethany.cunningham@lcisd.org

Saturday, August 3rd: LCISD Back to School Block Party 9:00am-12:00pm

Sunday, August 4th: Deadline to submit the form for students who want to receive bus transportation on the first day of school

Thursday, August 8th: Meet the Teacher Night (Last names that start with A-L 5:00pm-6:00pm, M-Z 6:00pm-7:00pm)

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

This is a reminder that for the 2024-25 school year, all required Lamar Consolidated ISD beginning-of-year forms must be completed online through the Skyward Family Access Center.

Instructions, important dates, a username/password reset button, and technical assistance regarding the online forms can be found by clicking here.

Online forms are available through the Family Access Center and all forms need to be submitted no later than Sept. 13th.

For those who need access to a computer or the Internet, computers will be available on campus Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. starting July 31, 2024.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the school front office at 832-223-1600.

Please note that student class assignments will not be released until Beginning of Year Forms have been completed.

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.

• Visit our school website here.
• Follow us on Facebook: Huggins Elementary - LCISD
• Friends of Huggins is our fabulous parent organization. Be sure to visit their website here and follow them on Facebook at Friends of Huggins (FOH)