The Hutchison Stinger
March 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Hutchison Hornets,
I hope this letter finds you well. As we transition into the month of March, I wanted to take a moment to update you on some important information and upcoming events at our school.
Academic Updates:
This month, our students will be focusing on refining our skills as a strong preparation to the 4th Nine Weeks. We encourage you to continue to support your child's learning at home by completing any assigned homework and reading nightly. Parent conferences about academic progress can be scheduled by contacting your child's teacher.
Upcoming Events:
- March 7: Multicultural Night (5:30-7pm)
- March 8: Early Release Day (11:15am)/ End of 3rd Nine Weeks
- March 11-15: Spring Break (No School)
- March 18: Nine Weeks 4 Begins
- March 21: Report Cards available in Skyward
- March 25: Chick Fil A Night
- March 28: Field Day
- March 29: School Holiday
School Reminders:
- Please remember that Smart Tags should be worn daily. Replacements may be purchased for $5 from the front office.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the front office at 832-223-1700.
Gratitude:
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Your partnership is invaluable to the success of our students, and we are grateful for your dedication.
During the month of March we are having a Stock the Pantry event for the Teacher's Lounge. Drop off any snack or drink donations to the front office.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. Together, we can ensure a successful and fulfilling month of March for all our students.
Warm regards,
Principal Patterson
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Mrs. Knight
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Join us next week in celebrating Multicultural Week! We have some great activities planned to help showcase the numerous nationalities and cultures that make up our campus. See the flyer attached for more details!
March Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Dress Code & Spirit Days
Tuesday - Team Tuesday (Wear your favorite sports team shirt.)
Wednesday - College/Armed Forces Shirt Day
Friday - Spirit Shirt
Campus Reminders
Arrival Reminders
- Doors open at 6:45am. Do not block other cars or the drop off line.
- Parents will be welcomed to campus for breakfast and lunch visits beginning September 5th, 2023. This will allow us to solidify our routines and build trust with our Hornets.
- Students are required to wear their SMART Tags daily. If your student still has their tag from last year, they may continue to wear it until the new one is printed. Replacement tags are $5 and can be purchased in the front office.
- Breakfast and lunch are free to all Hutchison students for the 23-24 school year. Breakfast begins at 6:45 and is served in the cafeteria. More information about Child Nutrition can be found here .
- Bus riders - Be sure to register through SMART tag to track your child's bus ride.
- Walkers/ Bike riders - Ride along the sidewalk and place their bike or scooter in the racks. Enter through the front doors.
- Students will be seated in grade level lines in the gym from 6:45-7:00. At 7:00 they will be escorted to the classroom by a grade level teacher.
- Students entering the building between 7:00-7:15 will be directed to class or the cafeteria for breakfast.
Dismissal Reminders
- Transportation changes MUST be made before 2:00 PM. Please call the office at 832-223-1700 to make changes. Transportation change notifications are delivered to the classrooms at 2:00pm. Therefore, we cannot accept changes after 2:00 pm. If you want to check your child out early for appointments, that must be done by 2:00 pm as well. We will not release students for early pick up after 2:00 pm. This information is in the LCISD Student Handbook. Please try and keep the way your child goes home as consistent as possible. This decreases the likelihood of a mistake occurring.
- Bus-LCISD Transportation is highly recommended for all students who are eligible. The buses are the first mode of transportation to leave each day. The buses will load and leave early the first 3 days of school. Parents are advised to arrive at the bus stops early on these days. Give your child’s bus a 15-minute window before and after the published time as drivers work to ensure everyone is accounted for and dropped off at the correct stop. PK and K students will only be released to an authorized adult listed in the SMART Tag System. Please bring your ID to the bus stop on the first day for verification. SMART Tags will be scanned each time your child gets on and off the bus, for lunch meals in the cafeteria, and in the library for checking out books.
- Daycare pickup - Rosters will be checked daily. Please ensure your child's teacher knows the correct daycare name. Gingerbread is available on campus for after school care.
- Car riders - Please place your car tag on the rear view mirror of your vehicle. Students will NOT be released without the car tag decal. Parents without the car tag will be asked to park and retrieve their student from the front office.
- Walkers/Bikers – PK/K students will be released to a parent/guardian only. Parents are not allowed to walk up to the school to meet your children. Please meet them at the stop sign on the corner of Ransom Road & Richmond Parkway. If your child is a walker, you are saying that they are responsible enough to get home on their own without adult assistance. If they have older/younger siblings that they will walk home with, please communicate that information to the teachers as well.