Hawk's Tale Newsletter

October 20th - Picture Retake Day

October 21st - Unity Day - Wear Orange

October 22nd - PTO Family Day/Night Out@ Stuc's Pizza

October 22nd - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30

October 22nd - PTO Book Fair 3:30-7:00

October 27th - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:15

October 27th - PTO Book Fair 3:30-7:00

October 29th - Halloween Spirit Day - Wear Orange & Black

October 29th - Last Day to Claim Lost & Found Items

October 30th - NO SCHOOL - STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Visit Our Houdini Elementary School Website Here!

Sign Up for Parent Teacher Conferences Here!

If you are unable to attend during our scheduled conference evenings, please reach out to your child’s teacher to arrange another opportunity to connect.

Picture orders will have increased, archived pricing and will add a shipping fee soon. Order by Tuesday, October 27th to get yours before this happens!

Enter the Web Password from the paper your student was given on picture day into the site linked here: https://harmannstudios.saycheez.com/login

If you no longer have this sheet, please click the link above and follow the "Forgot your reference number/password?" directions.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out directly to Harmann Studios.

Harmann Studios Customer Care

customercare@harmann.com

1-800-236-8910

Missed picture day or not in love with their portraits? October 20th is Picture Retake Day!

To request a retake, enter your student's Web Password in the link above, and click the "Request Retake" button below the pose options. This link will close at noon on the business day before retakes.

If your child DID NOT have their picture taken already, no action is needed.

Houdini's lost & found is filling up!

Please take a moment to check the lost & found and claim any items that belong to your child by Thursday, October 29th. Any items remaining after that date will be donated.

Thank you for helping us keep our lost & found organized and ensuring your child's belongings make it back home!

Parent teacher conferences are coming up, and we'd love your help providing meals for our hardworking Houdini staff! You can sign up to donate food or supplies through Sign Up Genius or make a monetary contribution through Zeffy. Every donation helps us show our teachers how much we appreciate them!

Sign up to donate: Sign up Genius

Make a monetary donation: Parent/Teacher Conference Meal Monetary Donation

📖Visit Houdini’s Scholastic Book Fair Homepage

💳Set Up Your eWallet

📆 Friday, October 23rd, 2026

⏰4:30-6:00pm

📍Sandy Slope Elementary School Parking Lot - 2625 E. Edgewood Drive

All families are invited to enjoy a fun, safe, and inclusive evening at a sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat, along with a Community Resource Fair!

Families can:

• Connect with local agencies and learn about services and programs for families of students with disabilities.
• Enjoy activities and giveaways at each decorated trunk, with both candy and non-candy options available.
• Explore community resources and connect with organizations that support students and families.

The event is free and open to families. Monetary donations are welcome and will help support inclusive elementary extracurricular opportunities.

This event is organized by the AASD Special Education Parent Advisory Council.

We hope to see you there! 🎃