Huffman Elementary
Hello From Huffman
October 9, 2015
Dear Family,
Monday, October 12th is PISD's fall Parent Teacher Conference Day/Student Holiday. As a result, there will be no student classes on Monday so teachers may conference with parents. Our staff is looking forward to meeting with you regarding your child 's recent assessments, academic and personal progress during the first nine weeks of school.
FALL FAMILY READING FESTIVAL
Please mark your calendar for an fun-tastic Fall Family Reading Festival on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00-7:30 PM. Come partner with us to enhance your child's love for reading & writing, shop the Scholastic Book Fair and enjoy the many activities that our staff is preparing for you and your child. For your dining convenience, Kona Ice and food trucks will be available. See you there.
EVERY FRIDAY IS SPIRIT DAY
Just a quick reminder that EVERY Friday we give away the COOLEST spirit trophy to the class with the most Huffman Hawk spirit. Spirit days don't mean you have to buy spirit wear, but we do strongly encourage your child to show their school spirit by wearing school colors; a blue and gold ponytail holder, maybe a small blue "H" on the cheek or jeans worn with a shirt with school colors. Huffman is a GREAT school and we love to remind the kids that they are all one large family. But most importantly, we want to remind our students to love school, love their friends and enjoy their education.
SOOOOO . . . We have spirit, yes we do. We have spirit, HOW BOUT YOU?????!!
END OF FIRST NINE WEEK SPIRIT ASSEMBLY FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 IN GYM
Parents are welcome to join the celebration.
8:00-8:45 AM Grades K-2
9:00 -9:45 AM Grades 3-5
PICTURE DAY IS COMING
"Picture Day is Thursday, October 22. You may order portraits now online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: DO305156Q0, or use the Lifetouch Picture envelope that we will be sending home with your child on Thursday, October 15. Then return the envelope to school on Picture Day: enclose cash, money order or check payment to Lifetouch. I am sorry but Photographer cannot make change.
2015-2016 PTA Reflections Theme: LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY
All Huffman students are encouraged to enter the PTA Reflections competition. Students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 may create and submit works of art in six categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. This is an exciting opportunity for our Hawks to showcase their creativity and artistic talents. Projects are due October 29. Go Hawks!
- Look for entry forms and rules at http://www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/
- Click on this video to learn more about PTA Reflections: https://www.facebook.com/ParentTeacherAssociation/videos/10153202154037029
IMPORTANT DATES
- Monday, October 12th, Student Holiday, Teacher Conference Day
- Saturday, October 17th 11th Annual Plano International Festival, Haggard Park-15th & Ave. H: Art, Music, Food, Dancing, Fitness and Wellness Fair. Free Admission. For more information visit www.PlanoInternationalFestival.org
- Tuesday, October 20 6:30-8:00 PM Huffman PTA Meeting, Scholastic Book Fair and Family Reading Festival
- October 22, Picture Day
- October 22, Donuts for Dad in the library, 7:00-7:40 AM
WELCOME TO PLANO ISD PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal serves as the primary resource for all of the services provided online to our parents. This site gives you direct access to your child's classroom information, registration to your child's campus eNews, district-wide information, grades and attendance. Click on the link below for a step-by-step tutorial on how to access this invaluable parent tool:
http://elist.pisd.edu/eNews/S_Tutorial_for_How_to_Use_Parent_Portal.pdf
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Already student tardies and attendance rates are improving at Huffman! Thank you for your continued support with these important district and state expecations:
- Ensure that your student arrives promptly to school each day by 7:45 AM
- When you child is absent, call the Huffman Child Safe line at at 469-752-1900 by 9:00 AM. Press 3 to report the absence.
- Upon your child's return, send a written note stating the reason for absence.
- Align all family vacations with the PISD school calendar
- Ensure that your child is well-rested, in school and ready to learn each day
- Follow all district guidelines for a Healthy School Year at
- http://www.pisd.edu/parents/health/documents/Parent-Health_Services-Welcome_Letter_2015.pdf
- Review PISD attendance guidelines at http://inside.pisd/student_services/programs/documents/trunguide.pdf
HUFFMAN'S AWARD-WINNING PTA SERVES EVERY CHILD
Visit www.huffmanpta.org to learn how your school's PTA helps every child at Huffman through volunteer opportunities, after-school enrichment programs, assemblies, school supplies, spirit wear, year books and much, much more. Children love to see their parents helping at school. By joining PTA and volunteeing, you are building a stronger school and community. TOGETHER we make Huffman a GREAT school!
SCHOOL MENUS AND MORE
Main home page for FANS:
http://k12.pisd.edu/food-and-nutritional-services
Direct link to the menus:
http://k12.pisd.edu/food-and-nutritional-services/contributions/14222-school-menus
Pre-pay for School Meals at www.paypams.com. Login to the site at least one week before the beginning of the school year. Balance transfers from year to year. Huffman‘s FANS Manager is Heather McKissick at heather.mckissick@pisd.edu
PLEASE TELL FRIENDS ABOUT THE HUFFMAN ENEWS
Huffman families may register for the Huffman eNews through Parent Portal or at www.pisd.edu: scroll down to the left hand side, click on the eNews icon and follow the link to register for the Huffman eNews. Don’t forget to tell other families about this FREE service and sign up for the PISD eNews or other siblings' schools while you are online.
Warm regards,
Toni Strickland
Huffman Elementary, Principal
TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THE HUFFMAN ENEWS
To unsubscribe from the Huffman eNews or change your address, please go to: http://elist.pisd.edu
LOUD AND PROUD
MAKE YOUR MARK IN ART
Mrs. Harmon has so much fun and new information to share with you, please click this link to learn more about the Art Studio at Huffman https://www.smore.com/1nzgz
Please save bottle caps and send them with your child…any size and any color!!! They can turn them in to Mrs. Harmon in the art studio! She will be collecting them until December!
Huffman Elementary
Email: toni.strickland@pisd.edu
Website: http://k12.pisd.edu/huffman-elementary-school
Location: 5510 Channel Isle Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-1900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huffmanelementaryplano1
Twitter: @tonirstrickland