Huffman eNews
January 11,2019
Upcoming Events
January 14 to 18 - College and Career Week
January 21- No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
January 24- Asian Heritage Night 6-7 PM
February 5- PYP Tour at Huffman 4 PM
February 7- Parenting classes at "The Oaks" 6pm to 7pm
Asian Heritage Celebration on January 24th from 6 to 7 p.m.
"Huffman Hawks, please join us at the Asian Heritage Celebration on January 24th from 6 to 7 p.m. You and your family will have
a wonderful time "traveling" through different Asian countries while enjoying a dragon/lion dance performance, Chinese Yo-Yo demonstration, art & craft, games, Asian style snacks and much more!
You and your family are welcome to wear an Asian heritage outfit to the event. Also, there will be an Asian Heritage fashion show. If you would like to participate, please contact Mrs. Teng (gloria.teng@pisd.edu) for details.
Come and experience the unique cultures and traditions of Asia. We hope to see everyone there!"
2019 Diversity Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"I Am Plano ISD"
January 24, 2019
Plano Independent School District invites families and friends to the 32nd Annual Plano ISD Martin Luther King, Jr., Diversity Celebration on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
6:30 p.m. Pre-program
7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Program showcasing student artwork, live performances and the Diversity Leadership Awards
Williams High School Auditorium
1717 17th Street
Plano, TX 75074
(General parking located on 18th Street)
We Need Your Feedback for Next Year-Standardized Dress(Uniforms)
Come and Tour Huffman
Would you like to join a tour and learn more about PYP? Tours are every first Tuesday of the month.
Contact Amy Moore the IB PYP Coordinator at: amy.moore@pisd.edu for more information.
February 5-4pm
March 5-8am
April 9-8am
May 7-4pm
Attendance Reminders
When children are at school on time, they are more ready to learn. We appreciate you having your child at school no later than 7:45 a.m. each day. As you know, the building door (cafeteria side) opens as early as 7:00 a.m. Be mindful that excellent attendance positively affects student learning and is also an important factor in measuring school performance ratings each year. Please know that your ongoing partnership and participation contributes to the overall success of your child and our school.
Breakfast begins at 7:00 am
Students enter the classroom at 7:30am
7:30am- Grab and Go breakfast
7:40- Huffman Hello
Tardy bell rings at 7:45am Learning begins
It is vital for students to be in school. Please remember these STATE GUIDELINES:
If your child is going to be absent please call the Child Safe line (469-752-1900- option 3) to report their absence.
Notes must be turned in within three (3) days of their return to school and include:
the student's first and last name- the date(s) they were absent
- the reason for their absence
- a parent/guardian's signature, if written by a parent/guardian
- Beyond 10 days, students must turn in doctor's notes.
Continued absences and tardies can result in truancy being filed.
Please work with the school to avoid these difficult situations.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, be in school!
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Volunteers in the Workroom
Have time to help out the Staff and teachers at Huffman. Sign up through the PTA Sign up. In order to volunteer you need to have completed a background check.
Stay Informed and Connected
- PISD Resources: Plano ISD Parent Portal. https://parentportal.pisd.edu/. If you have further questions or need help using this service, please send an e-mail with your request to parentportal@pisd.edu or call the help desk at 469-752-8767. Please include your student's name, ID number and campus.
2018-2019 PISD SCHOOL ONLINE CALENDAR https://www.pisd.edu/Page/48
TITLE I PARENT INFORMATION AND GENERAL OVERVIEW VIDEO
http://pisdtv.pisd.edu/communications/features/aQ4VwfT0MOeaOyGxjBwW
PLANO ISD ONLINE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION INFORMATION
Look and Listen for school and PTA information via our marquee in front of the school, phone messages from school and district, and emails from teachers.
Staff Birthdays
Casey Yoesting - January 6
Ashere Thigpen - January 21
Michelle Carranza - January 26
Lili Jensby - January 28
Leslie Dominie - January 29
Shelby McMahen - January 31