HES Family Newsletter

As we move into November, we are especially thankful for the privilege of working with your children each day. Your partnership and support mean so much to us, and we are grateful for all you do to help our school community thrive. We’re looking forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and hope it brings time for rest, reflection, and family. Please take a moment to review the calendar below for important dates and upcoming events. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns — we’re here to help!

Sincerely - Natalie Barrett

HES Principal

11/3 We began our Thanksgiving Food Drive (The grade level with the most collected food wins a pizza party!) See flyer below with details.

11/7 First round of spelling bee - written portion completed during class (Grades 1-5)

11/10 3rd Grade Public Library Field Trip

11/10 Public Meeting for Campus Targeted Improvement Plan in HES cafeteria @ 5:00 pm

11/12 Progress Reports

11/14 First Grade Field Trip

11/18 3rd and 5th Grade RLA Benchmarks

11/18 PTO Fundraiser due

11/18 District Elementary Honor Choir Concert @6:30 pm Performing Arts Center HHS

11/19 4th RLA Benchmark

11/19 Second Grade Field Trip

11/20 Thankful, Grateful Desserts with Families (see information below for details)

One of our campus goals this year is to help students strengthen their ability to make good choices, manage their emotions, and take responsibility for their learning. These skills—self-direction, self-regulation, and self-control—are essential for success in school and in life.

You can support this work at home by giving children opportunities to practice independence and reflection. Encourage them to set small goals (“I will finish my homework before dinner”), talk through their feelings when they’re upset, and celebrate moments when they make good choices on their own. Asking questions like, “What could you do differently next time?” helps children learn to problem-solve instead of react.

Together, we can help our students grow into confident, capable, and kind learners who know how to manage themselves and their responsibilities. Thank you for partnering with us to guide them toward success—one mindful choice at a time.

HES will host a public meeting for families and community members to share input on our Targeted Improvement Plan. Your feedback is an important part of shaping our school’s success! Please join us in the HES cafeteria on November 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to be part of the conversation.
If you’re unable to attend in person, please use the link below to share your ideas and suggestions for our school improvement efforts.

Stakeholder Input Survey

The School Report Card information for our campus can be found at TXschools.gov. Due to judicial proceedings, the release of the 2023 School Report Card was significantly delayed. We encourage you to visit TXschools.gov to learn more about our school’s performance. Thank you for your continued support of our school.