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April 10, 2026
HHS Unified Champions Fun Run
Hendrickson High School Unified Champions is hosting our 2nd Annual Fun Run & Roll Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11th at 10:00am. It is a short "obstacle" type fun run, walk, or roll. Appropriate for all ages and abilities! Attached is a flyer and sign up link!
Parent and Family Engagement Conference
Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Timmerman Elementary School for a morning filled with helpful information, resources, and tools designed to support your child’s success.
The 2026 PfISD Parent and Family Engagement Conference will offer helpful informational sessions on school safety, special education, local public library resources, and networking opportunities with other parents in the district. You can RSVP for the conference here: https://forms.gle/j3Mhee5hg5RULJeF7
We can’t wait to see you there!
Talent Show Auditions
Please see the attachment for details regarding the MES Talent Show, which is open to 4th-5th graders. Auditions will be taking place on May 4-6 during school hours, and then the talent show itself will take place on Thursday, May 14, during school hours for students, plus in the evening from 6-7pm for family/friends. This TS BLURB, as well as the TS REGISTRATION/PERMISSION FORM should have all the details you need, but if you have other questions after reading, don't hesitate to reach out.
STAAR Testing
STAAR testing begins next week. On days when your child is taking the STAAR test, you will not be able to eat lunch with them. I have listed the testing dates below as well as changes that will effect 5th grade lunch on April 15 and April 29.
Lunch Time Changes for April 15 and April 29:
- 5th grade will eat lunch from 11:35-12:05 on these two days
- 3rd grade will eat lunch from 12:45-1:15 on these two days. However, since students are testing on these days, please plan not to eat lunch with your 3rd grader on these days.
STAAR Testing Dates:
- April 14 -- 5th grade RLA
- April 15 -- 3rd and 4th grade RLA
- April 16-17 -- RLA Make-ups
- April 21 -- 5th grade Science
- April 22-24 -- Science Make-ups
- April 28 -- 5th grade Math
- April 29 -- 3rd and 4th grade Math
- April 30-May 1 -- STAAR Make-ups
We also will not be able to have volunteers upstairs on STAAR testing days. We can still have visitors and volunteers downstairs, as long as it is not in a grade level that is testing that day. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
Family Writing Project
Murchison families are Writing! This project is designed to help kids (and parents🙂) find joy, creative expression and authentic purpose in writing through weekly fun and engaging writing sessions. Come join our group of creative and joyful writers. Meetings are Fridays from 3:10-4:30 in Rm. 402. Please reach out to Mrs. Onwujuba if you have questions. We look forward to having you!
Chinwe Onwujuba
512-594-6076
HHS Kiddie Clinic
3rd - 5th grade students are invited to perform in the Saturday Silver Dancer Spring Show! May 2nd from 10am-12pm we will host a clinic to teach the routine they will perform later that evening. The show starts at 7pm and we ask that clinic performers arrive by 6:30pm. More details can be found at the link below!
State Assessment Results
Data from state assessments will be available in the Family Portal on the following dates:
• STAAR Grades 3–8 assessments: June 16, 2026
• STAAR Alternate 2: June 24, 2026
• TELPAS: June 11, 2026
I will send an email when they are posted, along with directions for how to access them but I know some of you might want to mark your calendars now!
Gifted and Talented Showcase - Save the Date!
As we wrap up Gifted Students Week, I wanted to let you know about our Gifted and Talented Showcase next month! The Showcase will be at the Murchison Cafeteria on May 8 at 8:30 am. If you have a child in the GT program, I hope you will be able to attend!
PTO Meeting: Tuesday, April 14
Our next PTO meeting is on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 pm. Here is the link to the meeting:
https://meet.google.com/qxj-uptp-uhb
I hope you can join us!
Favor Give Back
Favor is running a fundraiser for us through May 31. Any order placed with MES designated earns 15% back, whether it's groceries or deliveries! See the flyer below for more information.
STAAR Testing-Wired Mouse
All STAAR tests for students in grades 3-5 are administered online. If your child wants to use a mouse with their Chromebook for the STAAR test, only a wired mouse will work for that particular test. Feel free to send your child with a wired mouse on their testing day if they prefer to have one.
Counselor Newsletter
See below for updates from our school counselor, Ms. Vandeloock. Please email her at susan.vandeloock@pfisd.net if you have any questions or want to opt your child out of classroom guidance lessons.
Pfamily Pfitness Pfest
Get ready for an evening of Pfamily Pfun and fitness at the Pfamily Pfitness Pfest!
Join us on April 10 from 6–8 p.m. at The Pfield for a free, family-friendly event packed with exciting activities for all ages—including adults.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and enjoy a fun night filled with games, movement, and community celebration. Whether you’re looking to get active, try something new, or just enjoy time together outdoors, there will be something for everyone.
Admission is free, so come out, get moving, and be part of the Pfamily!
Yearbooks
See the flyer below with information about uploading pictures that we can add to the yearbook!
PTO Spirit Nights
Special Areas
Check out the Special Areas newsletter here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Qo2nRCq_YxsBhVw8nbbAfQPYVwuoC4YY9Nsafbamsj4/edit?usp=sharing The Specials team will update it throughout the year!
Upcoming Dates
- April 10 -- Pfamily Pfitness Pfest
- April 11 -- PfISD Parent and Family Engagement Conference and HHS Unified Champions event
- April 14 -- 5th grade RLA STAAR Test. PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm.
- April 15 -- 3rd and 4th grade RLA STAAR Test
- April 16-17 -- RLA STAAR Make-Ups
- April 21 -- 5th grade Science STAAR Test
- April 22-24 -- Science STAAR Make-Ups
- April 28 -- 5th grade Math STAAR Test
- April 29 -- 3rd and 4th grade Math STAAR Test
- April 30-May 1 -- STAAR Make-Ups
- May 4-8 -- Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 8 -- GT Showcase at 8:30 am
- May 12 -- PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm
- May 20 -- K-4 End of Year Awards Ceremonies
- May 21 -- 5th grade Awards Ceremony. Last Day of School. Early Release at noon.
View the full PfISD calendar here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JZSF6_kC7UNH9j6M44JTuo1PN3gjnAL0/view?usp=sharing
Stay connected
Website: https://mes.pfisd.net/
Location: 2215 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville, TX, USA
Phone: 512-594-6000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/murchisones/