Dear Hirsch Hawk Parents and Guardians,

I hope you are enjoying a restful and joyful summer with your loved ones! As we prepare for an exciting new school year, please review these important upcoming dates and reminders:

Annual Student Registration and Back to School Expo
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 11:30 AM
Location: Dekaney High School
This event is an excellent opportunity for families to complete registration and gather valuable resources for the school year.

Meet the Teacher and Back to School Block Party
Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Join us at Hirsch Elementary to meet your child’s teacher, visit classrooms, and celebrate the new school year with our school community.

First Day of School
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Doors Open: 7:35 a.m.
School Starts: 8:05 a.m.
We are excited to welcome students back for another year of learning and growth! This year we have a Disney theme and are committed to "unlocking the magic" inside of every child!

Annual Student Registration Update

We would like to remind you that the window to update your child's annual registration will be opening soon. It is crucial to complete this process as early as possible to ensure your child is assigned to a class without delay. Your timely cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support of Hirsch Elementary. Enjoy the rest of your summer—we can’t wait to see you and your children in August!

Warm regards,

Mrs. LaToya Patterson

Principal, Hirsch Elementary

If you missed the opportunity to order your school supply pack, you may access each grade level supply list here:

• August 2: Student Registration and Family Resource Expo @ Dekaney High School 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• August 11: Meet the Teacher 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
• August 12: First day of school!

Hirsch Elem PTO

Stay up to date on our PTO by following our PTO Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/HirschPto/

We want to show our Hawks that the sky is the limit when it comes to how high they can fly! On Wednesdays we ask all students and staff to wear their favorite college, university or military shirt!

https://www.schoolcafe.com/springisd

Please visit the website above to see the menus for each week. If you click on the third button (View Menus (as a guest)), you can navigate to Hirsch Elementary to see what's being served each week. Please be aware that menus can change due to available inventory.

• Parents may send treats to their child’s class.
• Only store bought cupcakes or cookies (no peanut butter or nuts)
• Sent with child or dropped at office
• Parent may NOT come to class
• Teacher’s discretion when to do cupcakes (not at lunch due to regulations)
• No goodie bags, balloons, etc.

We need you! We all know that parent involvement goes along way in ensuring our students' success! We want you to use your gifts and talents here at Hirsch!

How do I get involved?

Step 1: Complete the volunteer application.

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Step 2: Our Counselor will contact you once you have been approved to volunteer.

Step 3: Choose where you would like to help.

Volunteer Menu

• Reading Buddies
• Our young scholars are eager to read! Volunteer in 30 minute time slots to listen to students as they practice their reading skills!
• Library Helpers
• Help shelve books and organize the library!
• Workroom Helpers
• Help make copies, cut out lamination, and deliver copies around the school!
• Classroom Helpers
• Help during classroom parties and special event days!
• Help decorate bulletin boards and classroom displays!
• Office Helpers
• Volunteers needed at 2:15 p.m. to distribute transportation changes to the classroom!
• Lunch Helpers
• Volunteers needed to help with PK and Kindergarten lunch!