Hearne Elementary School Newsletter
March 2018- May 2018
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Website: www.aliefisd.net/hearne
Location: 13939 Rio Bonito Drive, Houston, TX, United States
Phone: 281-983-8333
Twitter: @hearnehusky
We are in the home stretch!
Dear Hearne Elementary Families, Friends, and Community Members,
Thank you for being not only active but INVOLVED. Your commitment to our campus makes a difference in the work we do every day to support our students. These next few weeks will be filled with lots of activities to get our students ready for the STAAR testing season while balancing fun with field day, field trips, and other campus events. Scroll down to see our upcoming events.
As you visit our campus this quarter, you will notice some minor construction. We are committed to keeping our students and staff safe so we will be relocating our front office to the front of the building by May 2018. We are excited to share the new building design with you.
If you need anything, please let us know so we can support you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Johanna Sanchez
Principal
Front Office Reception Area Construction To Begin in March 2018!
In an effort to maintain campus safety, Hearne will be undergoing minor construction in the upcoming months.
Our front office reception area will be moved to the front of the building, near Pre-Kindergarten. During the construction, we do not anticipate any interruptions to the school day or any school operations.
Security doors will be added to the front of the building and a new, welcoming reception area will be constructed. We look forward to sharing the new area with you!
Please contact an administrator if you have any questions. We will be happy to answer them!
Campus Information
Core Values
We build meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.
We maintain a safe environment in a positive atmosphere.
We focus on student achievement.
We are committed.
We are a family.
Vision Statement
Hearne Elementary will provide a learning environment, where all students are empowered as leaders and critical thinkers. We are committed to building positive relationships in a safe environment while creating life-long learners who are prepared for the 21st century.
Mission Statement
The mission of Hearne Elementary School is to guide our students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to make responsible life choices and positive contributions in a diverse society. In collaboration with home and community, we respond to the needs of every child, ensuring that each child can and will learn.
Motto
Learning today; leading tomorrow!
Theme this year
It's not the team with the best players that win.
It's the players with the best team that wins.
Be on time. Every Day!
- Doors open at 7:15 AM daily.
- Students are marked tardy after 7:55 AM.
- Breakfast is served to all students, free of charge.
- Instruction begins promptly at 8:05 AM.
Save the Date for the Upcoming Campus Events:
Visit our website regularly!
- Mar. 12-16 Spring Break
- Mar. 21- Parenting Partners Graduation
- Mar. 22- Report Cards go home today
- Mar. 26- 3rd Grading Period Honor Roll Celebrations
- Mar. 30- No School- Good Friday
- Apr. 4- ROSE Club/GQ Dress Up day
- Apr. 7- Girl's Conference
- Apr. 10- 4th Grade STAAR Writing
- Apr. 12-Progress Reports go Home
- Apr. 12- 2nd Grade Field Trip
- Apr. 16-20- Volunteer Appreciation Week
- Apr. 20- Picnic with Parents
- Apr. 24- 1st Grade Field Trip
- Apr. 25- Administrative Professional Day
- Apr. 27- 4th Grade Field Trip
- May 3- Spring Program (2nd grade)
- May 7-11- National Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 9- ROSE Club/GQ Dress Up Day
- May 14- STAAR Math
- May 15- STAAR Reading
- May 17- Progress Reports go Home Today
- May 18- Field Day
- May 18- AMMO Competition
- May 24- EOY Class Parties
- May 25- Last Day of School, early release
Next coffee with the Principals
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Congratulations, Mr. Gonzalez!
Congratulations, Ms. Thomas!
Congratulations, Ms. Rojas and Mrs. Alvarez!
Lunch with Your Child
The next Lunch with your Child will be the week of April 23-27, 2018
Due to the size of our cafeteria, parents and guardians are welcome to eat lunch with their child on select days based on grade level.
Monday- PK/K/PPCD
Tuesday- 1st Grade/REACH
Wednesday- 2nd Grade/Life Skills
Thursday- 3rd Grade
Friday- 4th Grade
The Lunch with your child weeks for the 2017-2018 school year are:
October 23-27, 2017
November 27-December 1, 2017
January 22-26, 2018
February 12-16, 2018
March 19-23, 2018
April 23-27, 2018
We look forward to seeing you actively and meaningfully engaged with your child this year.
STAAR Test Dates
Tuesday, April 10, 2018- 4th Grade Writing STAAR
Monday, May 14, 2018- 3rd and 4th Grade Math STAAR
Tuesday, May 15, 2018- 3rd and 4th Grade Reading STAAR
Due to testing regulations, we will have a closed campus on these dates. No visitors will be permitted in the building.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
After School Clubs Begin January 22!
Afterschool Tutorials
Pick Up Items from the Lost and Found
End of Year Award Ceremonies
Thank your child's AWESOME teacher May 7-11, 2018!
We welcomed Mrs. Samica Knight from ABC13 News during Career Week!
We celebrated Dr. Suess' Birthday with so many Special Visitors!
We were inspired by Ms. Texas, Morgana Wood, to be SMART!
Encourage your student: See Something, Say Something!
Over the past few weeks, we have been reinforcing this simple phrase: "See Something, Say Something."
Please help us by encouraging your student to speak up and share anything that may be considered unsafe. The more we know, the better and faster our response can be.
We celebrated the 100th Day of School and Alief's 100th Anniversary!
Our Staff is the best!
We love growing so we can grow our students!
Protecting Personal Information
Due to unique family situations (ex. guardianship/custody, protective orders, restraining orders, etc.) and safety concerns for all, personal information will not be shared with via phone calls because identity cannot be verified. Please contact an administrator if you have any concerns. We will be happy to support your concerns.
Early Dismissal Must be Done before 2:30 PM
Thank you for your cooperation.
Bus Riders will use a SMART Tag!
In just three easy steps, you and your child can have peace of mind knowing that they are safe and sound on their way to and from school. The SMART Tag electronic bus transportation system ensures that students get on the right bus and get off at the right stop.
SMARTER AND SAFER BUS TRANSPORTATION
- Students are issued new school ID cards with an electronic chip SMART sensor
- School busses are equipped with a SMART Tag reader that riders swipe when loading and unloading
- The tablet will display whether the rider is boarding the correct bus or getting off at the right stop
- Parents and guardians can sign up for SMART Alerts via text to notify them that their child boarded the bus or exited at the correct stop
- Access to the Parent Portal allows you to view a real time map with GPS tracking
Have Questions? Contact Alief ISD Transportation Services: (281) 983-8400
If your student lost their SMART Tag, there is a $5 replacement fee. Please place the money in a sealed envelope with your students' name when sending it to school.
Student Pick Up
- Car Rider (all cars must have a car rider tag)
- Daycare
- Walker
- Bus Riders (all students should have a SMART ID Tag when boarding and unboarding the bus).
If you need to change your child's mode of transportation for dismissal, this must occur before 2:30 PM.
Car Rider Reminder
Our dedicated staff members actively supervise students until the last student is picked up.
Thank you for your assistance in creating a safe environment for everyone.
Visit our Parent Center today!
Hearne Mode of Dress
Hearne Elementary School
Mode of Dress for the 2017-2018 School Year
Bottoms
Navy Blue or Khaki
*Jeans allowed ONLY with special permission.
Tops
Any Solid Color Collared Shirt or Spirit Shirt on Wednesdays
Reminders:
- Too loose clothing or attire too tight for walking, sitting, bending, or reaching is unacceptable to wear to school.
- Oversized clothing, sagging pants, and exposure of undergarments are not permitted.
- Form-fitting shorts or pants of Lycra or spandex and biker shorts are not permitted.
- Cut-offs and slashed or ripped clothing is prohibited.
- Hats, caps, and bandanas must not be worn unless for special campus events. Parents will be notified.
- Hemlines of shorts, skirts, and dresses may be no more than 2” above the knees.
- Shoes must be worn at all times. House shoes/slippers are not allowed.
- Body piercing is limited to the ears only. Earrings are not permitted to be worn by male students in elementary school.
For more information, please read the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.