We are excited to focus on Courage this month! One way to think about Courage is “choosing what is helpful, right, and kind even when it is hard or scary.”

Courage is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.

Check out the new path that was installed by our desert garden! Thank you Greening Group!

Hello CREW! It's that time of year where our students in Grades 3-5 participate in the state assessments We want to ensure that every student has the best possible experience.

Please take note of the following important details regarding the upcoming testing days:

• Testing begins promptly at 9:00 am on the designated testing days. If a student arrives after 9:00 am, they will be placed in a non-testing classroom to assist as a helper until their homeroom class finishes testing. The student will then be scheduled for a Make Up Testing Day to complete the missed assessment.

• Please do not schedule appointments or other commitments during your child’s testing days. If you already have an appointment or other plans, kindly reach out to your child’s teacher as soon as possible so we can make arrangements for a Make-Up testing day.

• Once a student starts a test, they must finish it by the end of that same day. If a student leaves early for any reason, the test must be submitted at that time, regardless of whether or not it is completed.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure a smooth and successful testing experience for all of our students. We greatly appreciate your support!

Please see the State Testing Schedule above!

We believe in our CREW and know our students are going to try their very best!

CREW- online registration for the 2025-2026 school year is still open!

If you haven’t already submitted your child’s registration, we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible.

The registration process is quick and easy! Simply log into your ParentVUE account through any browser at https://parent.tusd1.org. Once logged in, click on the “Online Registration” button located in the upper right corner. Select the 2025-2026 school year and then click “Begin Registration.”

As you complete your child’s registration, we want to remind you that it’s important to bring in or upload your annual proof of residence documents. This requirement ensures that your child’s registration is complete.

Examples of accepted documents showing your current name and address include:

• Valid Arizona driver’s license or Arizona ID card
• Motor vehicle registration
• Utility bill
• Property deed/tax bill
• Mortgage documents
• Rental agreement/lease
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Please note that proof of residence must be updated annually in your child’s file.

For your convenience, you may also take a photo of the document and email it to Nichole.lopezcarley@tusd1.org.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (520) 232-7402. We’re happy to help!

Thank you for choosing Hughes Elementary. We look forward to another great school year with your child!

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Make a real difference at Sam Hughes Elementary before the tax deadline! Direct your Arizona tax credit towards enriching educational programs like fine arts, chess, and our treasured Ecology and Garden projects.

What is a tax credit? It’s a dollar-for-dollar reduction on your Arizona state taxes, costing you nothing extra! Eligible contributions are up to $200 for individuals or $400 for married couples filing jointly. Plus, you’ll receive every dollar back as a refund or tax bill reduction if you owe more than you contribute.

Your tax credit supports:

• Garden to Mouth Program: Where students plant, harvest, and taste fresh produce.

• Nature Studies: Observations and data collection on local wildlife and plants.

• Scientific Investigations: Hands-on activities like seed spacing and composting.

• Traditional Activities: Enjoying fresh grapefruit and making green smoothies.

Act Now!

• Donate Today: Use our tax credit portal to make your contribution easily.

• Spread the Word: Encourage others who pay Arizona state taxes to participate.

Ensure your tax credit contributions are made by April 15th to count for this tax year. Your support is vital for continuing these wonderful programs at Sam Hughes Elementary!

The PTA is thrilled to continue supporting creative and impactful projects at Sam Hughes with a new round of grant funding now open!

In our previous round, we funded exciting projects like new classroom furniture, STEM building kits, and contributed to a fifth-grade field trip. We’re eager to support more innovative projects that enhance our learning environment.

Who Can Apply?

• Teachers: Bring your innovative classroom ideas to life.

• Students: Lead the way with projects that make a difference.

• Parents and Community Members: Share your vision for improving our school.

Application Details:

• Submit Your Ideas: Sam Hughes PTA Grant Submission Form

• Submission Deadline: April 7, 2025

• Eligible Projects: Proposals that benefit classroom groups or student activities, such as technology enhancements and curriculum development.

• Ineligible Projects: Proposals that are vague, incomplete, or require extensive external coordination.

For those with great ideas, now is the time to act! Submit your proposals by April 7th for this funding round. If you miss this deadline, don’t worry—submissions received afterward will be considered in the next round.

If you have questions or need guidance on your proposal, don’t hesitate to reach out to the PTA Grant Committee at samhughespta@gmail.com. We’re here to help you turn your innovative ideas into reality and keep enhancing our vibrant school community.

We are excited to announce that online registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! If you haven’t already submitted your child’s registration, we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible.

The registration process is quick and easy! Simply log into your ParentVUE account through any browser at https://parent.tusd1.org. Once logged in, click on the “Online Registration” button located in the upper right corner. Select the 2025-2026 school year and then click “Begin Registration.”

As you complete your child’s registration, we want to remind you that it’s important to bring in or upload your annual proof of residence documents. This requirement ensures that your child’s registration is complete.

Examples of accepted documents showing your current name and address include:

• Valid Arizona driver’s license or Arizona ID card
• Motor vehicle registration
• Utility bill
• Property deed/tax bill
• Mortgage documents
• Rental agreement/lease

Please note that proof of residence must be updated annually in your child’s file.

For your convenience, you may also take a photo of the document and email it to Nichole.lopezcarley@tusd1.org.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (520) 232-7402. We’re happy to help!

Thank you for choosing Hughes Elementary. We look forward to another great school year with your child!

Welcome to the 24-25 school year! OUR PTA board is:

Rose Hagood, President

Raquel Salgado, Vice President

Elizabeth McDonnell, Treasurer

Olivia Alicea Secretary

Come to a PTA Meeting!

The Sam Hughes PTA meets about once a month. In an effort to reach more families we will be alternating between morning and evening meetings- please see schedule below!

PTA meetings are a great way to meet other parents and stay on top of everything happening at school. Kiddos are welcome to come along! At meetings we plan events and keep everyone up to date on the latest news. Families are encouraged to give feedback and ask questions.

2024-25 Meeting Schedule

April 22, 2025 - 6:00PM in the Library

May 14, 2025 - 7:45-8:45AM in the Library

Come on down - we'd love to see you!

• March 31st- April 25th State Testing Window
• 1st - 4th 3rd Grade Oral Reading Fluency State Assessment
• 2nd 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
• 3rd Grades 3-5 AASA Writing Assessment
• 7th CREW Assembly 9:00am
• 8th Grades 3 - 5 AASA ELA Part 1
• 10th Grades 3 - 5 AASA ELA Part 2
• 14th APEX Fun Run Kick off Pep Rally 9:00am
• 15th Grades 3 - 5 AASA Math Part 1
• 17th Grades 3 - 5 AASA Math Part 2
• 18th No School- Spring Holiday
• 22nd PTA Meeting 6:00pm
• 25th APEX Fun Run
• KINDER- 2ND 8:45-9:45
• 3RD- 5TH 10:00-11:00

• 1st Literacy Night (Bare Books)
• 5th CREW Assembly 9:00am
• 13th OMAPalooza
• 14th PTA Meeting 7:45am
• 22nd Last Day of School, 5th Grade Promotion