IB World School @ Huffman eNews
January 31, 2020
Important Dates:
2/17- No School for Students
2/15- Valentine's Day Parties (more info to come)
2/20- Black Excellence Night 5:30-7:00
3/6- Field Day (more info to come)
3/9-3/13- Spring Break- no school
Interested in a tour to learn more about IB? Have friends or community members who would like to learn more about the IB World School at Huffman? Feel free to join in on one of the following tours:
3/17 @ 8am
4/21 @ 8am
5/12 @ 3:30
Registration Opens March 2 for the IB World School at Huffman Elementary
You’re Invited to Learn More at One of these Upcoming Meetings (ver en español)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) World School at Huffman Elementary – Primary Years Programme (PYP) fosters the development of knowledgeable, principled and internationally minded citizens. The IB Primary Years Programme is a transformative experience for students, teachers and whole communities. Registration opens on March 2 and spaces are limited. Download the flyer in English or en español to learn more, and make plans to attend one of these upcoming information meetings. Additional information and a video are available at www.pisd.edu/academies.
Information Meetings
All parent information meetings will be hosted at Huffman Elementary School, located at 5510 Channel Isle Drive, Plano, TX 75093.
· Thursday, February 6 at 6:00 PM
· Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 AM (Spanish translation available)
· Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00 PM
Thank you PTA for the new additions to the Pre-K playground!
Plano ISD 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Approved
Plano ISD’s school calendar for 2020-2021 has been approved and includes two fewer school days for students and teachers, as well as an additional five minutes added at the beginning of the school day for early childhood, elementary and middle schools. School hours for high and senior high schools remain unchanged.
Elementary (grades K–5): 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Middle (grades 6–8); 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Secondary (grades 9–12): 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Background Checks
Accountability Rating
2019 accountability is now available to the public at https://txschools.gov/
Plano ISD district wide results are at: https://txschools.gov/districts/043910
Student Insurance is Available
District Reminders
Managing Flu Season Together
(Controlemos juntos la temporada de la gripe)
Managing flu season responsibly is a team effort. See our tips and resources on the Plano ISD website and remember to keep students with flu symptoms home until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours.
Reminder: Plano ISD Stadium Bag Policy
(Política del ISD de Plano sobre Bolsas en el Estadio)
The Plano ISD stadium bag policy remains in effect for the second semester sports season. Spectators coming to track and soccer events are encouraged to review the guidelines at www.pisd.edu/bagpolicy. (en español)
Food and Nutritional Services
Applications will be processed within 10 school days.