Hughes Happenings

Principal's Message

Greetings Hughes Families!

What a fantastic second week at Hughes! Our students are settling into routines, building friendships, and showing us what it means to have a Hughes Heart. Our teachers and staff have worked hard to create a positive, engaging learning environment, and we are off to a wonderful start!

Don’t forget to order your Hughes spirit wear and show your Hughes pride! 💙 Orders end August 25th!

I would also like to take a moment to remind you as parents and gaurdians that as our children grow up in an increasingly digital world, it is important to remember that social media can pose significant risks for elementary aged students. As a parent myself, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate social media and technology with children. It was difficult when my own children were growing up, but the challenges facing our students today are even greater. Exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, online strangers, excessive screen time, and the pressure to compare themselves to others can negatively impact children’s safety, well-being, and development. We encourage families to closely monitor online activity, set age-appropriate boundaries, and have ongoing conversations about making safe, respectful, and responsible choices online. Stay safe Hughes!

And, as always, please take a moment to read this week’s safety message, it is the same as last week but we still need your help. Keeping our students and families safe is a shared responsibility, and we appreciate your partnership!

Also, do not forget to follow us on Facebook to get all the #HughesHype videos and information!

Hughes Elementary School Facebook Page!

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Item Drop Offs:

We have a drop off area in the front foyer of the school and there are baskets with each grade level marked. If you need to drop something off, you will fill out a ticket and place it with the item and our front office staff with take it to them.**Items MUST be dropped by 10:00 a.m., we will not accept anything after 10:00 a.m. unless it is a critical item.

Arrival and Dismissal Reminders: IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ!

* Please have your car tag hanging from your rearview mirror, our callers move pretty fast through the carlines and it stops the flow of carline when you are just showing the tag. Please hang it the entire time you are in carline.

*Students walking home MUST use a designated crosswalk with a monitor. There is one in the back for art walkers and one in the front on Prestwick Hollow Dr. for gym walkers. Bikes MUST be walked until students get across the street.

* Make sure nothing is covering your car tag, like air fresheners or also window shades. We know it's hot, but this also makes it very unsafe for our staff.

* If you forget your car tag, you'll need to park and go to the front office with your photo ID to sign out your student. We know this can be inconvenient, but it's a critical safety measure for all our students.

*PLEASE be kind to our staff and teachers outside helping. IT IS HOT outside and they are working in that heat to make sure your children get home safely.

Thank you so much for your help!

Important Upcoming Dates:

August 26th: Hearing and VIsion Screenings at Hughes
August 29th: Handel's Ice Cream Spirit Night! 5:00-9:00 p.m. Mention Hughes! 30% of each purchase goes back to Hughes!!
September 4th- No School for students/Professional Development day for Staff
September 7th: Labor Day (NO School)
September 9th: Lockdown Drill at Hughes during the school day around 9:00 a.m.. (Please speak with your children and remind them this is just a drill to practice and keep everyone safe)
September 3rd-18th: PTO Fundraiser (More info to come soon!!)

Connect with us:

Hughes website
Facebook: Like the Hughes Elementary School and the Hughes Elementary PTO page

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at anytime with any questions, concerns, or celebrations! Email me at jiroberds@prosper-isd.net

In partnership,

Julia Roberds, M.Ed.

Jim and Betty Hughes Elementary, Principal

UIL is Back at Hughes!

For 2nd-5th Grade ONLY

We are excited for another awesome UIL year at Hughes. In an effort to keep improving our District Program we will now be preparing at home and testing BEFORE we begin the Hughes Team practices in November. As you review the process this year please note the testing dates for your child's event.

Please use this QR code for further information. The sign-up deadline is September 18th!

5th Grade Honor Choir Information!

Safety Reminders from Officer Williams!

The safety of our students and families is always our top priority. As a reminder, adults should always remain in their vehicles during carline. For the safety and efficiency of everyone, please do not park and walk your child to the building.

If your child needs assistance getting buckled, you may pull forward to the designated fire hydrant area in the front carline to safely buckle your child. This helps our carline to continue safely. Getting out of your car not only delays the flow of carline but also puts the adult getting out of the car in an unsafe position. We appreciate your help with this.

If you are walking to pick up your child on either the gym or art walker sides of the buidling DO NOT just walk across the parking lot. PLEASE used sidewalks and designated crosswalks in the front of the school, on Prestwick Dr. or near the Art Walker area. This is also AFTER you pick your child up. These crosswalks are monitored and provide the safest way to cross campus. We have carlines moving around 3:05-3:10 p.m. and it is extremely dangerous to walk or bike through the parking lots, especially on the Art Walker side.

Please encourage your older child(ren) as well to always use the crosswalks and not walk or ride their bike in the parking lots- again this is very dangerous!

Thank you for helping us keep our students, families, and staff safe and for following these procedures each day. When we all follow the same safety routines, carline runs more smoothly and, most importantly, safely!

Counselor's Corner with Ms. Ward!

Welcome to a brand-new school year! This month, I’m jumping into classrooms to kick off our guidance lessons with a special introduction. Think of me as your child’s school "cheerleader" and go-to problem solver! We’ll be talking all about building a strong support team, smoothly tackling back-to-school transitions, and learning that asking for help is a true superpower. Ask your student this week who is in their school support system!

Love, Ms. Ward