Hastings Elementary STEM Academy
Parent Newsletter: Panther Press Vol 1 Issue 19
Principal's Message
Greetings Parents,
Our weekly attendance goal is to achieve 95% attendance. Unless your child is ill; please ensure the attend school daily. Attendance makes an impact on achievement.
ECSE - 100%
PreK - 94%
Kinder - 94%
1st - 93%
2nd - 93%
3rd - 92%
4th - 91%
Mission
Duncanville ISD: We engage, equip, and empower all scholars to achieve their unique potential.
Vision
Duncanville ISD: Where dreams are inspired and excellence is achieved
Values
- Professionalism
- Accountability and excellence
- Nurturing, safe environments
- Transparent communication
- Honesty, integrity, and ethics
- Everyone contributing to student success
- Relationships, equity, and inclusion
- Students as our top priority
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to see or email me at Derobinson@duncanvilleisd.org.
Respectfully,
Delonda Robinson
Principal
Mensaje del director
Nuestra meta de asistencia semanal es lograr el 95% de asistencia. A menos que su hijo esté enfermo; Por favor asegúrese de asistir a la escuela todos los días. La asistencia tiene un impacto en el logro. ¡¡¡Felicitaciones a ECSE por ganar el desafío de asistencia!!!
ECSE - 100%
PreK - 94%
Kinder - 94%
1st - 93%
2nd - 93%
3rd - 92%
4th - 91%
Misión Duncanville ISD: Involucramos, equipamos y capacitamos a todos los estudiantes para que logren su potencial único.
Visión Duncanville ISD: donde se inspiran los sueños y se logra la excelencia
Valores
- Profesionalismo
- Responsabilidad y excelencia
- Ambientes cariñosos y seguros
- Comunicación transparente
- Honestidad, integridad y ética
- Todos contribuyendo al éxito de los estudiantes
- Relaciones, equidad e inclusión
- Las estudiantes como nuestra máxima prioridad
- Los estudiantes como nuestra máxima prioridad
Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en consultarme o enviarme un correo electrónico a Derobinson@duncanvilleisd.org.
Respetuosamente,
Delonda Robinson,
Principal
It's Always A Great Day To Be A Duncanville Panther
Duncanville Panthers are the 6A Division 1 State Champions!
HESA Panther PRIDE and Leader In Me Day
HESA's 12 Days of Christmas Countdown Continues...
HESA's Title 1 Holiday Program, Monday December 18th @ Duncanville High School
Attendance Matters!!!
Los niveles de grado obtendrán una letra que deletreará "Pizza Party" al alcanzar la meta de asistencia semanal del 95%.
HESA Celebrates Staff and Students!!!
HESA 12 Days Countdown/Cuenta regresiva de 12 días de HESA
HESA Candy Cane Day
HESA Ugly Sweater Day
HESA Deck The Halls Day
HESA Winter Wonderland Day
Merry Grinchmas
HESA Dance Club Performed at Kennemer Middle School
Thank you to Ms. Polk, Ms. Session and the HESA Dance Club for the amazing performance you put on Thursday Night for halftime at the Kennermer Middle School girls basketball game.
HESA 3rd Grade Field Trip to KidZania
Clear Backpacks Are Mandatory Beginning January 8, 2024
Panther safety is our #1 priority and we are dedicated to providing a safe, secure learning environment for all students and staff.
Beginning January 8, 2024, all students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade will be required to carry a clear backpack as an added layer of security. Backpacks, purses, or totes must be clear on all sides to allow personnel to quickly view the contents. Students may carry a small nonclear bag to hold personal items, such as money, cell phones, and hygiene products.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY To December Students
The staff at Hastings Elementary would like to wish you a Happy Birthday. May all things go your way on your special day!
Parents we will celebrate December birthdays on Friday, December 15th. Please only send cupcakes or a packaged treat.
Thanks.
Gracias.
2023-2024 SCHOOL LUNCH INFORMATION
School Lunch and Breakfast - There is NO free Lunch. Please Sign up below!
All families must apply to be eligible to receive free lunches for the 2023-2024 school year. Breakfast will remain free to all students in this school year. Apply at the link below. We need ALL parents to apply, even if you do not think you qualify or your child will bring lunch daily. This process helps our school with school funding.
English https://www.schoolcafe.com/
Spanish https://www.schoolcafe.com/
Cost
$3.50 - Student Lunch
$0.40 - Reduced Student Lunch
***If your child was on Free/Reduced lunch last school year, you must sign up again each year to receive Free/Reduce lunch for the upcoming school year.***
Por favor regístrese a continuación! Todas las familias deben presentar una solicitud para ser elegibles para recibir almuerzos gratis para el año escolar 2023-2024. El desayuno seguirá siendo gratuito para todos los estudiantes en este año escolar. Aplicar en el siguiente enlace. Necesitamos que TODOS los padres presenten su solicitud, incluso si cree que no califica o si su hijo traerá el almuerzo todos los días. Este proceso ayuda a nuestra escuela con la financiación escolar.
Inglés https://www.schoolcafe.com/
Español https://www.schoolcafe.com/
Costo $3.50 - Almuerzo para estudiantes $0.40 - Almuerzo estudiantil reducido ***Si su hijo recibió almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido el año escolar pasado, debe inscribirse nuevamente cada año para recibir almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido para el próximo año escolar.***
Car Dash Mats
Please leave your car number tags in your windshield until your child is delivered safely to your car during after school dismissal. This helps us to efficiently and safely match the parent and child together during dismissal. Thanks and we appreciate your support.
Hastings Elementary STEM Academy School Hours
If your scholar is not in class at 8:00 AM, they are tardy.
We have staff members on arrival duty from 7:30 AM until 7:55 AM and staff members on dismissal duty from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM.
Nuestro horario escolar es de 8:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. Las puertas se abren a las 7:30 AM. El desayuno se sirve de 7:30 a.m. a 7:55 a.m.
Tenemos miembros del personal en servicio de llegada de 7:30 a.m. a 7:55 a.m. y miembros del personal en servicio de despido de 3:30 p.m. a 4:00 p.m.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Theme: Sharpen the Body
Message:
Having a healthy body allows me to be a better leader. Leaders keep their body sharp by exercising, eating right, and getting enough sleep. A healthy body will help you be a strong leader.
Quote: The best investment you will ever make is in your own health.
Cita: La mejor inversión que jamás hará es en su propia salud.
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Dates to Remember
- December 18th - Title 1 HESA Reading in a Winter Wonderland; 6 - 7:30 PM (DHS)
- December 20th - Fun Day {Campus Parties}; Approved Parent Volunteers May Serve As Room Parents.
- December 21st - AM Campus PD/Workday PM {No School}
- December 22nd - January 5th - Winter Break
- January 15th - MLK, Jr. Holiday (No School)
- Janurary 26th - 2nd Grade Field Trip
- February 8th - Title 1 Math Night in Pantherland 6 - 8 PM
- February 14th - Fundraiser {Valentine's Parties}
- February 16th - 4th Field Trip to Perot Museum
- February 19th - President's Day (No School)
- March 7th - Title 1 Student Led Conferences/STAAR Information Meetings for 3rd/4th Grade Parents; 6 - 7 PM
- March 11th - March 15th - Spring Break
- March 18th - AM District PL/PM Campus PL {No School}
- March 28th - Fundraiser Day {Easter celebrations)
- March 29th - Good Friday (No School)
- May 3rd - Fun Day (Cinco De Mayo celebrations)
- May 8th - 4th Grade Awards Program; 6:00 - 7:30 PM @ DHS
- May 9th - Title 1 Summer Reading Event; 6 - 7 PM
- May 16th - PreK 3 Awards Program; 8:30 AM - 9: 30 AM
- May 17th - PreK 4 Awards Program; 8:30 AM - 9: 30 AM
- May 20th - Kindergarten {Tentative... based on Senior Walk Day}
- May 21st - First Grade Awards Program; 8:30 AM - 9: 30 AM
- May 22nd - Second Grade Awards Program; 8:30 AM - 9: 30 AM
- May 23rd - Third Grade Awards Program; 8:30 AM - 9: 30 AM
- May 24th - Field Day {Campus parties}; Last Day of School
- May 27th - Memorial Day (No School)