Hirsch Hawk Herald

Dear Hirsch Hawk Parents and Guardians,

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for the amazing turnout at our Meet the Teacher event and Annual Back to School Block Party! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and to welcome our newest Hawks into the Hirsch family. Your energy and enthusiasm set the perfect tone for what promises to be an incredible school year.

As we prepare to officially kick off the 2024-2025 school year, I wanted to share a few important reminders for the first day of school, which is this Wednesday, August 14th:

Arrival:

Parents and guardians will be allowed to walk students to their classrooms on the first day of school only. Our schoolhouse doors will open at 7:35 a.m., and free breakfast will be available for all students, served in the classroom. At 8:00 a.m., we will begin securing our building and exterior doors, so please ensure you arrive on time.

Class Lists:

Class lists will be posted in the main hallway, as well as in grade-level halls, to help you locate your child's teacher. Staff members will be available throughout the building to assist you and your child.

Registration:

If your child’s name is not listed on the class roster, please visit the registration center in the cafeteria. Our staff will be ready to assist you in completing the registration process.

Car Rider Tags:

For your child's safety, a car rider tag is required to pick up your child from the car rider line. If you do not have a tag yet, please come by the school starting Monday at 7:35 a.m., with your ID. Tags will be issued between 7:35 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Parents without a car rider tag will need to show their ID in the front office in order to pick up their student and obtain a tag.

Walkers:

Students who walk home will be dismissed after car riders and will be escorted to the designated exit by school staff. Please ensure your child knows the route home and that you have discussed safety precautions with them. More transportation specifics can be found by clicking **HERE**.

Patience with Dismissal:

Please keep in mind that many parents choose to drive their children to school on the first day. This, combined with the addition of new students to our building, often results in longer wait times in the car rider line during the first few days. We appreciate your patience as we work diligently to ensure all students get home safely. Rest assured, the car rider line will speed up significantly after the first week.

I am excited to begin this new chapter with all of you and look forward to the many great things we will accomplish together this year.

We are looking forward to an incredible school year and can’t wait to see you all soon. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (281)891-8330.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Warm regards,

Mrs. LaToya Patterson

Principal, Hirsch Elementary

Order your child's spirit shirt using the link below! Each Friday, students can earn House Points for wearing their school shirt! Show your school pride today!

School Shirt Order Form

If you missed the opportunity to order your school supply pack, you may access each grade level supply list below:

• August 14: First day of school!
  
• August 29: Sign Up for Cub Scouts (Boys and Girls Welcome) @ 6pm in the cafeteria

Hirsch Elem PTO

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

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

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!

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.

• 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.

We need you! We all know that parent involvement goes along way in ensuring our students' success! We want you to use your gifts and talents here at Hirsch!

How do I get involved?

Step 1: Complete the volunteer application.

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Step 2: Our Counselor will contact you once you have been approved to volunteer.

Step 3: Choose where you would like to help.

Volunteer Menu

• Reading Buddies
• Our young scholars are eager to read! Volunteer in 30 minute time slots to listen to students as they practice their reading skills!
• Library Helpers
• Help shelve books and organize the library!
• Workroom Helpers
• Help make copies, cut out lamination, and deliver copies around the school!
• Classroom Helpers
• Help during classroom parties and special event days!
• Help decorate bulletin boards and classroom displays!
• Office Helpers
• Volunteers needed at 2:15 p.m. to distribute transportation changes to the classroom!
• Lunch Helpers
• Volunteers needed to help with PK and Kindergarten lunch!