Hughston Elementary
Summer Edition -July 26, 2021
Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year!
Dear Hughston Families,
On the heels of a year like no other, as you prepare to send your children back to school (or to school for the very first time), we want you to know that Hughston is eagerly awaiting the return of our students and families. We have missed the faces and voices of our Mustangs! Our weekly newsletters will officially be sent out once the school resumes on August 11. Please enjoy this summer edition filled with important information, links, and dates to know.
Meet the Teacher will be here in a few short weeks (see dates/details below) and we can't wait to meet all of you face-to-face!
Carrie D'Argo - Principal
Elena Helms - Vice Principal
Important Dates
Important Dates:
- July 21-Parent Portal opens for annual updates (required for all students so you can receive your child's teacher name on August 6)
- August 6 - 8am-9am: Colt Camp Orientation for PK and Kindergarten families. Please bring your child! Join the PTA on the playground afterwards and meeting other families and friends.
- August 9- All Parents will see their teacher assignments in the portal.
- August 10 - 8am-9am: Meet the Teacher at Hughston (Will be held in your child's classroom.) PTA will be available at 7:30-9:30 am in the cafeteria to buy spirit wear.
August 11
- First Day of School! Doors open at 7:00 am for those who need an early drop-off. The school day officially begins at 7:40. All students should be settled into their classrooms at this time. We welcome parents to walk their children to class on the first week of school only!
- 2:45 - School dismissal
- August 17 - Virtual Parent University; 5:30-6:30pm and 6:35-7:35pm
Click HERE for 2021-22 PISD District Calendar
Family To-Do List
- Volunteer Application: Plan to volunteer with us this year? We hope so! Make sure to fill out the PISD Volunteer Application. A new application is required each year.
- PTA: Visit PTA's website to purchase memberships, school supplies lists and spirit wear.
- Complete information in Parent Portal.
- A week or 2 before school starts, begin those "school" routines by waking up early and getting "ready" for school. You might practice walking to school and go to bed at a reasonable time. (Young children need almost 10 hours of sleep a night!)
Parent Portal NOW Open - Deadline August 6
Each year, parents of existing and newly enrolled Hughston students must update several annual registration requirements using the Plano ISD Parent Portal (https://www.parentportal.pisd.edu).
The Parent Portal is OPEN for 2021-22 Student Annual registration!!
If you need help or assistance registering, check out the Parent Portal Help Page.
Please make sure that you update and complete your PISD online student registration forms by Aug. 6th. On August 9th, your child's teacher will be published in the Parent Portal.
Importance of Social Emotional Learning
Social emotional learning is an educational process through which skills for life effectiveness are intentionally taught and modeled in a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environment.
At Hughston, we will grow to understand and manage emotions, care for self and others, develop empathy, build resiliency, and solve problems effectively and ethically. Social emotional learning will empower students to become responsible, productive and contributing members of the global community
More information about the importance of Social Emotional Learning
Family Circle Questions
1. What is the best thing about summer?
2. What is something nice you can do for someone else today?
3. How do you think this school year will be different from last year?
Spirit Night
Join us for our first Spirit Night of the year on August 17th, 2021 at Henry's Homemade Ice Cream - 3100 Independence Parkway, Plano - 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Mention Hughston PTA! We hope to see you there!
Hughston Spiritwear 2021-22
SPIRITWEAR IS A GREAT WAY TO SHOW YOUR SCHOOL PRIDE!
2021-2022 Mustang Shirt Presale going on now!
Deadline to order is June 1st and will be available at Back-to-School.
Check out our Spiritwear inventory sale until the end of school year. Sizes and styles are limited.
For technical assistance, such as password retrieval and issues with your account, please visit vol.cayzu.com.
Hughston Elementary School
Email: lynn.thompson@pisd.edu
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/hughston
Location: 2601 Cross Bend Road, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 469-752-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hughstonmustangs/
Twitter: @HughstonMustangs