Huggins Community,

Welcome back! I hope you and your family had a restful and joyful Thanksgiving Break. It has been such a wonderful week seeing our students return, full of energy and excitement, ready to dive back into learning. As we move forward, I wanted to share some exciting upcoming events and reminders for the next couple of weeks.

Two Weeks Until Winter Break!

With just two weeks remaining before Winter Break, we are thrilled to have some festive and engaging activities planned to celebrate the season and the accomplishments of our students. One of my favorite days of the year is fast approaching: Polar Express Day on Tuesday, December 19th! This year, we are partnering with Friends of Huggins to make this special day our Class Party Day as well. Below, you will find the schedule for the day. If you plan to attend, please complete the Raptor RSVP form to streamline your check-in process. Please see the schedule and link below. We can’t wait to celebrate this magical day with our students and families!

Good Luck to Our UIL Participants!

This Saturday marks our Elementary UIL Competition, and we are so proud of the hard work and dedication our students have shown in preparing for these events. We wish all participants the best of luck and know they will represent Huggins Elementary with pride! A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible staff who have served as coaches and will be participating in the events this weekend—your commitment to our students is truly appreciated.

House Pep Rally - Friday, December 13th

Our December House Pep Rally is scheduled for Friday, December 13th. This is always such a fun and spirited event! We encourage all students to show their House pride by dressing in their House colors. Let’s make this rally one to remember as we celebrate the hard work and teamwork of our students.

As we wrap up 2024, I want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. These next couple of weeks are sure to be filled with joy, learning, and celebration, and I’m so excited to share these moments with our Huggins family.

Sincerely,

Bethany Cunningham

Principal

Huggins Elementary

Bethany.cunningham@lcisd.org

Please remember that there are no lunch visitors on the grade level's Innovative School Day.

Monday, December 9th: Wear Olympic theme or red, white, and blue

Tuesday, December 10th: 5th Grade ISD, 1st Grade Field Trip to the Zoo

Wednesday, December 11th: 4th Grade ISD

Thursday, December 12th: 3rd Grade ISD, Charger Thursday

Friday, December 13th : House Pep Rally, House Winner Party at 2:00pm

Thursday, December 19th: Polar Express Day, Class Parties

Friday, December 20th: No School

Monday, December 23rd - Tuesday, January 7th: Winter Break, Students Return Wednesday, January 8th

Monday, January 13th: Roberts Middle School Course Selection Parent Information Presentation for Huggins Elementary 7:00pm-7:30pm

Compete at least 12 of the reading tasks on the challenge sheet for a chance to win a prize! Don’t forget to cross them out as you go and log your minutes in Beanstack.

When you finish your sheet, bring it to the library by WEDNESDAY, 12/18 to be entered into the raffle. Each grade level will have one winner. Make sure your challenge sheet is signed! The winners will be announced Thursday, 12/19.

The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved new secondary campus zones for the 2025-2026 school year, and I am writing to inform you of some important changes that may affect your child’s campus assignment starting in the 2025-2026 academic year if they are currently in grades 5 - 11.

To determine if you and your family will be impacted by the rezoning, please follow the steps below.

· Go to the Lamar CISD website – www.lcisd.org

· At the top of the page, click on “Find My School”

· Using the dropdown arrow next to “School Year 2024-25”, select “School Year 2025-26”

· Begin entering your home address in the search bar

Once you see your address, click on that address

· On the left-hand side of the site, you will see the elementary, middle school, junior high school, and high school that your home is zoned for in Lamar CISD

For further information, please see the attached FAQ document that provides more specific information about the updated school zones for 2025-2026.

Should you have any immediate questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Enrollment Management directly at 832-223-0424. You can also reach out to me if you have any questions as well. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Please review the attachment below regarding parent access to libraries and library materials.

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