Hirsch Hawk Herald

Dear Hirsch Hawk Parents and Guardians,

As we prepare for Veterans Day tomorrow, we want to take a moment to recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s military. Their sacrifice, dedication, and courage allow us to live in a country where we can pursue dreams and opportunities, and for that, we are deeply grateful. Veterans hold a special place in our hearts here at Hirsch Elementary, and we thank them for their selfless service and the example they set for all of us.

In celebration of Veterans Day, our entire student body has prepared a special performance to show our appreciation. Due to limited seating, this event will be streamed live on our school Facebook page, allowing all families to join us in honoring our veterans from home. Click HERE for streaming link:

We encourage you to tune in to celebrate and reflect with us. Thank you for your continued support in fostering respect and gratitude within our school community.

We’re also excited to kick off our **Hirsch Annual Food Drive** to share gratitude with our larger community. For every food item donated, students will receive a ticket, which will be collected by their teachers. The grade level with the most tickets by the end of the drive will win a popcorn party! Please consider donating non-perishable items to support families in need.

Thank you for partnering with us to help students find joy and gratitude in each day.

Best regards,

Principal Patterson

Hirsch Elementary School

"Unstoppable Heroes: Empowering Every Student to Soar"

All guests must scan their ID to enter campus. Please remember our school only has ONE scanner. Avoid long lines on Grandparents' Day by pre-registering with the link below, and your ID Badge will be waiting for you when you arrive!

Grandparents' Day Pre-Scan

Safety is Our #1 Priority

We are committed to student safety, and starting November 13, all students will be required to have their ID badge to ride the bus. This new policy, “No Badge, No Ride,” ensures students can securely badge on and off the bus, giving parents peace of mind through the Smart Tag app.

Questions? Please contact Spring ISD Transportation.

Dear 5th Grade Parents:

It's time to start planning for Middle School! Spring ISD offers both choice and program opportunities for students. The goal is to ensure families can find the best fit for their student, whether it’s taking part in a specialty program at their neighborhood campus or applying to one of the district’s schools of choice.

The opportunities to explore different interests and careers are extensive and distinguish Spring ISD as a district of choice with no limits on what students can achieve.

With students at the center of everything we do, we want our families to have options as they look for the right fit for their child. No matter what school your child attends, our mission is always the same: Provide an excellent education that prepares students for lifelong success – in college, career and/or the military.

Learn more about our schools of choice below. Please note, families can apply to multiple schools using a single online application.

Learn more at www.springisd.org/choice

Attendance is so important for student success. Hirsch Elementary is committed to encouraging students to come to school everyday. Each grade level is participating in weekly and monthly attendance contests to see who has the highest attendance. Classes and grade levels with the highest attendance will get a reward! Everyday attendance equals everyday success. Thank you for partnering with us for your child's success.

On December 12, you can order your child Chick-Fil-A for lunch, while also helping to support Hirsch Elementary! We are excited to offer six days throughout the school year where you can order a special lunch for your child! Each meal starts at $9.50. Use the link below to order! All orders must be received by noon the day before delivery.

https://form.jotform.com/ChickfilASpring/hirsch-elementary-school

• November 4-18: Hirsch Food Drive

• November 4-5: Student Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

• November 7: PK Field Trip (Rescheduled Date)

• November 8: 3rd Grade Field Trip

• November 11: Veteran's Day Program

• November 14: Brighter Bites Distribution

• November 18-22: Book Fair

• November 19: Student Council Leadership Conference

• November 21: Kindergarten Music Program

• November 22: Grandparents' Day

• November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

• December 6: Picture Retake Day

Hirsch Elem PTO

Stay up to date on our PTO by following our PTO Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/HirschPto/

We're pleased to announce our partnership with Brighter Bites! This wonderful program offers our families fresh produce free of charge each month! This program is open to EVERYONE at our school, regardless of income. Please see the flyer below for more information and to sign up! Click the picture for the link, or use the link here: https://fs27.formsite.com/brighterbites/enroll23/fill?id82=707&id161=1

If you want to volunteer to help bag the pallets of fresh produce, then click HERE!

https://www.schoolcafe.com/springisd

Please visit the website above to see the menus for each week. If you click on the third button (View Menus (as a guest)), you can navigate to Hirsch Elementary to see what's being served each week. Please be aware that menus can change due to available inventory.

We want to show our Hawks that the sky is the limit when it comes to how high they can fly! On Wednesdays we ask all students and staff to wear their favorite college, university or military shirt!

• Parents may send treats to their child’s class.
• Only store bought cupcakes or cookies (no peanut butter or nuts)
• Sent with child or dropped at office
• Parent may NOT come to class
• Teacher’s discretion when to do cupcakes (not at lunch due to regulations)
• No goodie bags, balloons, etc.