Hirsch Hawk Herald

Dear Hirsch Hawk Parents and Guardians,

Next week, we are excited to kick off Camp Write-a-Lot—our week-long journey of fun, engagement, and learning as we count down to STAAR! Our campus will be filled with energy, creativity, and purpose as we prepare our students to show just how high they can SOAR.

We are officially 10 school days away from STAAR, and this is our moment to come together as a school community and push toward our goal of moving from a C to an A rating. Our students are working hard, and we are building excitement and confidence each day.

A huge thank you to our incredible parent volunteers who helped decorate our halls and bring this experience to life. Your support is helping us create a joyful and motivating environment for our scholars!

Each testing grade level will have its own theme for the week:

• 3rd Grade: Catch the STAAR Wave (Beach Theme)
• 4th Grade: Blast Off to STAAR Mastery (Outer Space Theme)
• 5th Grade: Wild About STAAR Success (Wilderness Theme)

Students will also have the opportunity to participate in themed dress-up days throughout the week—please see the information below for details specific to your child’s grade level.

As we enter this final stretch, we need everyone’s support. Moving our campus to an A will take all of us—students, staff, and families—working together. One way we are supporting students is by opening Saturday School to all STAAR testers to strengthen their skills and build confidence.

Saturday School Dates:

• April 11
• April 18
  Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and partner with us in this final push. Ensure your child is at school each day, on time, and ready to learn.

Together, we can make this happen. Let’s finish strong and show everyone what Hirsch Elementary is capable of!

With appreciation,
Principal Patterson

Want to learn more about your child’s strengths and growth? MAP Growth is a computer test given three times a year that adapts to your students’ answers. It helps teachers personalize learning and families track progress. Learn more about MAP Growth and how to read your Family Report: What is MAP Growth? ¿Qué es MAP Growth?

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to begin preparing this year's school yearbook, which celebrates the memories and achievements of our students.

In order for your child's photograph to be included in the yearbook, we must have permission on file in accordance with FERPA guidelines. Specifically, you will need to select the FERPA option indicating that it is acceptable for your child's image and nae to be used in school publications, including the yearbook.

If you would like your child to appear in the yearbook, please select the option below allowing the use of your child's photograph for school related purposes.

Please complete this selection by Monday, April 6. If this selection is not made by the deadline, we will be unable to include your child's phot on the yearbook.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for helping us make this year's yearbook a wonderful keepsake for all students.

• March 30 - April 2: Camp Write-a-Lot
• April 1: Brighter Bites Distribution
• April 3: No School (Student Holiday)

SHOUT OUT to 3rd Grade for having the highest attendance for two weeks in a row. The Week of 2/23/2026 their attendance was 97% and the week of 3/2/2026 their attendance was 98%. They earned a popsicle party for their achievement. Coming to school every day builds strong academic habits and grows the skills needed for future success. #WeSoar

On April 2, you can order your child Chick-Fil-A for lunch, while also helping to support Hirsch Elementary! We are excited to offer six days throughout the school year where you can order a special lunch for your child! Each meal starts at $10.50. Use the link below to order! All orders must be received by 5 p.m. the day before delivery. https://skoolbites.app/order/hirsch-elementary

We're pleased to announce our continued partnership with Brighter Bites! This wonderful program offers our families fresh produce free of charge each month! This program is open to EVERYONE at our school, regardless of income. Please see the flyer below for more information and to sign up! Click the picture for the link, or use the link here: https://fs27.formsite.com/brighterbites/enroll23/fill?id82=707&id161=0

IF YOU WERE SIGNED UP LAST YEAR AND WANT TO CONTINUE, YOU MUST SIGN UP AGAIN WITH THE LINK ABOVE.

If you want to volunteer to help bag the pallets of fresh produce, then click HERE!

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.

Thanks to the 2022 Bond, Hirsch Elementary is receiving several improvements to our facilities, safety and security, and technology. Today, we are excited to share that our [new marquee] is up! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue enhancing our campus. #BondUpdates Click here