Hughes ES Weekly Family Newsletter
August 23, 2020
Hughes Hawks are Making History 2020-2021
Hawk Creed
A Letter from Mrs. McDonald
Dear Families,
Thank you for a great first two days of remote learning! Yes, there were some hiccups with technology, but that did not phase our students, families, and teachers. You all stayed focused on learning and supporting one another! I was able to jump in on several Zoom sessions this week and it was great to see our Hughes Hawks! I am proud of you all!
We look forward to our first full week of remote learning. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to your classroom teacher or administration. We are here to help. Mrs. Terrell, the AP, and I are working diligently to finalize the in-person plan this week so that we can send it out to our families as you prepare to transition for Monday, September 14th.
Thank you for your continued partnership, and remember, here at Hughes Elementary...
We are Leaders. We are the Future. Gooo Hawks!
For Kids,
Jessica McDonald, Principal
Thank you for the art on the sidewalk!
We missed you all too!
What a great welcome back for our teachers!
Thank you! We love you all too!
Remote Learning Success
Thank You
Still needing a Chromebook for your child?
Principal's Focus Book
PTA
J. Lyndal Hughes is fortunate to have a strong PTA that supports our students and staff! We have had a wonderful PTA board over the last several years and this team continues to get stronger each year because each board shares their knowledge with the new board. We are a lucky campus to have such proactive thinking and a strong partnership with each PTA board. Please click the link to read a letter from Meghan Barbato, Hughes PTA 2020-2021 President.
Please click the link below to access the PTA website designed by Jenny Murray, Hughes PTA 2020-2021 VP Membership/Communications.
School Supplies
Click the link for the: Remote School Supply List
School Supply UPDATE
These items will remain at home with you throughout the year, in the event of another closure.
We know that some children take great pride in selecting some of their tools. Backpacks, lunch boxes, and supply boxes reflect each child's unique personality. Please keep the following in mind prior to purchasing, in preparation for in-person learning:
- Pencil Boxes- students in grades K-3 will need a pencil BOX. Children are welcome to purchase their own "personal" supply box to stay AT school, or we can provide one for them. Please do NOT purchase a pencil bag or pouch. We want to keep student supplies at school in a container that is easily wiped down (4th and 5th grade more info to come.)
- Lunch Boxes- all students are welcome to bring personalized lunch boxes to school during in-person learning. We recommend light weight, hard surfaced containers that are easily wiped down.
- Backpacks- to help support social distancing, we will not be using LOCKERS at school when we return for in-person learning. Therefore items brought from home must be compact as they will be stored in the classroom. We ask that all children bring a DRAWSTRING Nylon Bag instead of a traditional backpack. These lightweight bags will hold a child's lunch and water bottle, are easily wiped down, and will hang on the back of the child's chair in the classroom. If children do not have a drawstring bag, one will be provided for them. (See example photo.)
- We will NOT be using the red daily folder system for communication because we are limiting how many things are being touched. All communication will be sent using SeeSaw. You can download this app on your phone to check your child's progress.
Our goal is to streamline materials, allowing you to have what you need at home -without too much traveling to and from school, and keep the needs, interests, and safety of students, staff, and families in the forefront.