Hirsch Hawk Herald

Dear Hirsch Hawk Parents and Guardians,

This week, as we prepare for Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the importance of gratitude. At Hirsch Elementary, we are grateful for our incredible students, supportive families, and dedicated staff who work together to create a learning environment where every child can soar.

It’s a busy and exciting week at Hirsch! Here’s what’s happening:

• Campus-Based Assessments (CBAs): Students will be taking their CBAs this week to measure progress on the curriculum objectives they’ve been learning over the past three months. Please support your child by ensuring they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time.

• Grandparents' Day – Friday, November 22nd: We are thrilled to welcome grandparents and those who stand in as grandparents to join us for a special day. Guests will visit classrooms and participate in an engaging activity with their student. Afterward, grandparents are invited to shop at our Book Fair with their student to pick out a new favorite read!

  • Important reminders for Grandparents' Day:
    • All guests must bring a valid state-issued ID. IDs will be scanned through our Raptor system. We only have one scanner, so to avoid long lines, consider pre-registering so you Visitors Badge is waiting for you upon arrival. Grandparents' Day Pre-Scan
    • There will be no lunch visitors on this day to ensure we have plenty of time and space for our special celebration.

• Book Fair: The Book Fair will run all week, and we invite you to stop by. The fair will stay open late on Thursday evening—a perfect chance to shop after work!

• Progress Reports: Be on the lookout for progress reports, which will be sent home with students on Friday.

We are grateful for the role grandparents and families play in shaping the lives of our students. Thank you for helping us make this week unforgettable for our Hirsch community.

As we reflect on all we have to be thankful for, we hope you and your family take a moment to celebrate the connections and milestones that make this season so meaningful.

Grandparents' Day Pre-Scan

Best regards,

Principal Patterson

Hirsch Elementary School

"Unstoppable Heroes: Empowering Every Student to Soar"

All guests must scan their ID to enter campus. Please remember our school only has ONE scanner. Avoid long lines on Grandparents' Day by pre-registering with the link below, and your ID Badge will be waiting for you when you arrive!

Grandparents' Day Pre-Scan

Congratulations to the following students for representing Hirsch Elementary

SECME Science Olympiad

3rd Grade Mousetrap Car: Romina V.R., Alex I., Ashley G.

3rd Grade Bridge: Timothy A., Kayde R., Zachary M.

4th Grade Mousetrap Car: Elijah L., Kaden W., Gabriel L.

4th Grade Bridge: Cason B., Bella I., Braxton W.

5th Grade Mousetrap Car: Zoey J., Celeste D., Braylon W.

5th Grade Bridge: King I., Emerald N., Angel L.

Spanish Spelling Bee Winner

4th Grade: Hector A.

Hispanic Heritage Month District Winners

1st Place Art Group

Olivia A., Camila M. and Kaylee D., Hirsch Elementary School, 3-5 Category Spanish, Art Group

1st Place Writing Group

Jade M., Ember G.and Everrette S., Hirsch Elementary School, 3-5 Category Spanish, Writing Group

Dear 5th Grade Parents:

It's time to start planning for Middle School! Spring ISD offers both choice and program opportunities for students. The goal is to ensure families can find the best fit for their student, whether it’s taking part in a specialty program at their neighborhood campus or applying to one of the district’s schools of choice.

The opportunities to explore different interests and careers are extensive and distinguish Spring ISD as a district of choice with no limits on what students can achieve.

With students at the center of everything we do, we want our families to have options as they look for the right fit for their child. No matter what school your child attends, our mission is always the same: Provide an excellent education that prepares students for lifelong success – in college, career and/or the military.

Learn more about our schools of choice below. Please note, families can apply to multiple schools using a single online application.

Learn more at www.springisd.org/choice

Attendance is so important for student success. Hirsch Elementary is committed to encouraging students to come to school everyday. Each grade level is participating in weekly and monthly attendance contests to see who has the highest attendance. Classes and grade levels with the highest attendance will get a reward! Everyday attendance equals everyday success. Thank you for partnering with us for your child's success.

On December 12, 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 $9.50. Use the link below to order! All orders must be received by noon the day before delivery.

https://form.jotform.com/ChickfilASpring/hirsch-elementary-school

• November 18-22: Book Fair

• November 21: Kindergarten Music Program 6pm

• November 22: Grandparents' Day Grandparents' Day Pre-Scan

  November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

• December 5: Winter Wonderland Literacy Night with the Children's Museum of Houston

• December 6: Picture Retake Day

Hirsch Elem PTO

Parents--we need your help to revitalize our PTO! If you're interested in helping our Hirsch Hawks soar, use the link below to be contacted about an important upcoming meeting to strategize how we can reignite our PTO.

PTO Interest Form

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

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

Look over the options below and vote using this link:

• Survey link: http://www.springisd.org/calendarsurvey.

We're pleased to announce our 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=1

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

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.

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!

• 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.