CREW Friday Five
February 28, 2025
Updates for this week!
1. đ¤ Chuck Wagon Festival Tomorrow 3/1, 2-6pm â Saddle Up for Fun! đ¤
Yeehaw! The big dayâs almost here! Dust off your boots and join us at the Chuck Wagon Festival tomorrow. Itâs gonna be a rootinâ-tootinâ good time, and we canât wait to see yâall there!
đď¸ Ticket Details: Pick up pre-purchased tickets at will-call in front of the cafeteria. Additional tickets can be purchased at the event for $1 each.
đś Live Entertainment: Enjoy lively tunes from the Sam Hughes Husky Choir, Mr. Magic B, Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis, The Second Street Ramblers, and the Hey, Bucko band!
đ´ Festival Eats: Chow down on Bashful Bandit BBQ, Mono Verde Sonoran Dogs, Frost Gelato, Root Beer Floats, fresh popcorn and more! Donât forget to participate in our cake walk or visit the bake sale for some sweet treats!
đ Activities for All: Face painting, balloon animals, petting zoo, and lots games & fun prizes are all part of the fun!
đ Parking Info: Neighborhood street parking is available for this event with no restrictions on weekends. For a greener option, consider walking or biking over if possible!
Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable day of entertainment, food, and community spirit at the Chuck Wagon Festival. See you there, CREW!
2. đ¸ Final Call for Yearbook Photos! đ¸
Last chance to submit photos for the 2024-25 yearbook! Send high-quality pictures of your child by March 1 to yearbook@samhugheselementary.org or upload them here.
Include details like classroom, grade, or event. Weâre looking for classroom activities, school events, sports, and special moments.
Thank you for helping make this yearbook unforgettable!
3. Ecology News
The courtyard garden is fully loaded with veggies. A Husky favorite is creating chard or lettuce wraps. Pick a leaf and fill it with dill, broccoli flowers, cauliflower, green onions etc. and eat!
Mark your calendars: Work Day March 22 7-11 am
We can't keep the habitats healthy without your support. Thank you!
4. Character Strong Trait of the Month for March is Cooperation
This monthâs focus is Cooperation. One way to think about Cooperation is âworking together to reach shared goals.â As a family, talk about how this definition applies to how you work together at home. What are some goals you share?
Cooperation is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Kind. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.
5. Mark Your Calendars!
Be sure to save the date for the following events:
- March 4 - Spring Pictures
- March 7 - No School for Grading Day
- March 10-14 - No School for Spring Break!
PTA Update!
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đ Sam Hughes PTA Grant Program â New Round Open! đ
After a great January round, the PTA is delighted to announce that we are now open to proposals for grant funding again! Last time, we were able to fund requests for brand new classroom furniture, STEM building kits, and more â plus, contributing to what we know will be an amazing fifth grade field trip! We want to keep it going, bringing other enriching experiences and projects â and yes, probably more chairs â to Sam Hughes. Teachers, school support staff, students, parents and community members with great ideas are invited to apply for funding. For consideration for this round, please submit your project by April 7th. Later submissions will be considered for the next round. Key Details & Eligibility: Who Can Apply? Got questions or need advice on your proposal? Contact the PTA Grant Committee at samhughespta@gmail.com. Letâs work together to continue enhancing our vibrant school community. Don't miss this chance to contribute your innovative ideas!
𪴠Your Tax Credit Helps Our Huskies Grow! đŞ´
Join us in making a difference for our students at Sam Hughes Elementary! Your Arizona tax credit helps fund amazing programs like fine arts education, chess lessons, and our beloved Ecology and Garden programs.
What is a tax credit? Itâs a dollar-for-dollar credit on your Arizona state taxesâat no extra cost to you! Contribute up to $200 (single) or $400 (married), and if you owe more in state taxes than you give, youâll get every dollar back as a refund or reduction on your tax bill.
Hereâs what your tax credit supports:
- Learn healthy eating by planting, harvesting, and sampling fresh veggies from our âgarden to mouthâ program.
- Study nature by making observations and collecting data on insects, birds, lizards, plants and tortoises in our habitat areas.
- Plan and carry out investigations in seed spacing, composting, watersheds (models), pollination and more!
- Enjoy Sam Hughes traditions, like snacking on grapefruit straight from the tree and blending green smoothies!
How you can help:
- Donate and Make Your Impact: Visit our tax credit portal to learn more and donate online.
- Spread the Word! Share this opportunity with friends and familyâanyone who pays Arizona state taxes can help!
Reminders:
Announcement from the Front Office
We are excited to announce that online registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! If you havenât already submitted your childâs registration, we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible.
The registration process is quick and easy! Simply log into your ParentVUE account through any browser at https://parent.tusd1.org. Once logged in, click on the âOnline Registrationâ button located in the upper right corner. Select the 2025-2026 school year and then click âBegin Registration.â
As you complete your childâs registration, we want to remind you that itâs important to bring in or upload your annual proof of residence documents. This requirement ensures that your childâs registration is complete.
Examples of accepted documents showing your current name and address include:
- Valid Arizona driverâs license or Arizona ID card
- Motor vehicle registration
- Utility bill
- Property deed/tax bill
- Mortgage documents
- Rental agreement/lease
Please note that proof of residence must be updated annually in your childâs file.
For your convenience, you may also take a photo of the document and email it to Nichole.lopezcarley@tusd1.org.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please donât hesitate to contact our office at (520) 232-7402. Weâre happy to help!
Thank you for choosing Hughes Elementary. We look forward to another great school year with your child!
PTA News!
Welcome to the 24-25 school year! OUR PTA board is:
Rose Hagood, President
Raquel Salgado, Vice President
Elizabeth McDonnell, Treasurer
Olivia Alicea Secretary
Come to a PTA Meeting!
The Sam Hughes PTA meets about once a month. In an effort to reach more families we will be alternating between morning and evening meetings- please see schedule below!
PTA meetings are a great way to meet other parents and stay on top of everything happening at school. Kiddos are welcome to come along! At meetings we plan events and keep everyone up to date on the latest news. Families are encouraged to give feedback and ask questions.
2024-25 Meeting Schedule
April 22, 2025 - 6:00PM in the Library
May 14, 2025 - 7:45-8:45AM in the Library
Come on down - we'd love to see you!
Upcoming Events!
March
- 1st Chuckwagon Festival 2:00-6:00 pm
- 3rd CREW Assembly 9:00am
- 4th Spring Picture Day
- 7th No School Grading Day
- 10th -14th No School- Spring Break
- 25th 5th Grade Arizona Science State Test, Part 1
- 26th No School- TUSD Professional Learning Day
- 27th 5th Grade Arizona Science State Test, Part 2
- 28th 5th Grade Arizona Science State Test, Part 3
April
- March 31st- April 25th State Testing Window
- 1st - 4th 3rd Grade Oral Reading Fluency State Assessment
- 2nd 5th Grade Promotion Pictures
- 7th CREW Assembly 9:00am
- 8th Grades 3 - 5 AASA ELA Part 1
- 10th Grades 3 - 5 AASA ELA Part 2
- 14th APEX Fun Run Kick off Pep Rally 9:00am
- 15th Grades 3 - 5 AASA Math Part 1
- 17th Grades 3 - 5 AASA Math Part 2
- 18th No School- Spring Holiday
- 22nd PTA Meeting 6:00pm
- 25th APEX Fun Run
- KINDER- 2ND 8:45-9:45
- 3RD- 5TH 10:00-11:00
May
- 1st Literacy Night (Bare Books)
- 5th CREW Assembly 9:00am
- 13th OMAPalooza
- 14th PTA Meeting 7:45am
- 22nd Last Day of School, 5th Grade Promotion