Hayes Happenings

Upcoming Dates

October 2nd: Watch D.O.G.S. Day

October 7th: College Day - Wear your favorite College shirt/colors

October 8th: Dyslexia Awareness Day - Wear Red

October 8th: Watch D.O.G.S. Day

October 9th-13th: Fall Break

October 14th: Classes Resume

October 15th: PTA School Store During Recess

October 16th: Report Card Grades Visible in HAC - 10:00 AM

October 19th - 23rd: Digital Citizenship Week

October 21st: Unity Day - Wear Orange

October 22nd: Watch D.O.G.S. Day

October 23rd: Student Holiday/Campus PD Day

October 24th: RDR Family Fun Run - 8:00 AM

October 26th - 30th: Red Ribbon Week

October 27th: Watch D.O.G.S. Day

October 28th: Spirit Night - Raising Cane's 4:00 - 9:00 PM

October 30th: Watch D.O.G.S. Day

October 30th: PTA Trunk or Treat - JHE Parking Lot/6:00 - 8:00 PM

Classes and Staff Member of the Week

Congratulations to our "Classes of the Week"! Mrs. Zubia's Kindergarten Classroom and Mrs. Zhang's 5th Grade Homeroom. Also, congratulations to our "Staff Member of the Week": Mrs. Black, AS Teacher.

Fall Break 2026

Counselor's Corner

This month we are talking about Responsibility. One way to define Responsibility is “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.” Taking action can mean doing the right thing or completing the tasks you have been assigned. Understanding the impact of our choices means that our actions matter. Positive and responsible actions can help people and irresponsible actions can hurt others. We are learning to be accountable for our actions.

We have all demonstrated responsibility in our lives. Many of us have seen people practice Responsibility in ways that have inspired us. Stories are powerful tools for connecting as a family. Protect time this week to share stories about Responsibility with each other (you can use the story prompts to get started). At the end of the conversation, think of 1 way you can practice Responsibility this week.

Story Prompts:

A time I (or someone else) showed responsibility was _____.
An act of Responsibility that changed/challenged me was _____.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!

What is dyslexia? Here are a few things that are important to know about dyslexia.

1. It is neurobiological, so the brain processes written and spoken information differently.

2. It is a language-based disability NOT a problem with vision.

3. It is genetic, so it passes through families.

4. More common than you realize! Approximately 1 in 5 have it.

Did you know that individuals with dyslexia use different parts of their brain while reading? Non-dyslexia readers rely on the left side of the brain. However, individuals with dyslexia rely more on the right side of the brain (this results in reading that is slow and labored).

World Dyslexia Day - Thursday, October 8th. Wear RED! Please encourage your class to wear red to school to help spread awareness at Hayes!

GT Screening Parent Information

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Grades 1-4: Gifted & Talented Screening Information

Due Date to submit an Elementary Parent Checklist: October 7, 2026

Click here for instructions: How to submit a checklist for your child to screen

Kindergarten:Gifted & Talented Screening Information

Due Date to submit a Kinder Parent Checklist: October 7, 2026

Click here for instructions: How to submit a checklist for your child to screen

Kinder Parent Awareness Session

5th Grade Screening

If your 5th grader is currently screening for Junior High GT services, please see the link below for screening dates.

GT Testing Window Dates

Grades 1-11 Parent Awareness Oct. 1 (1).pdf - Google Drive

KISD Partners in Education - Food for Families

Katy ISD’s Partners in Education invites you to support families who could use a little extra help during the winter break through our Food for Families campaign. Campuses identify students in need, and with support from the community, Partners in Education will provide grocery gift cards and a heartfelt note. Each gift is delivered by a campus staff member, reminding students that their Katy ISD family cares.

Help us turn a gift card into something more: Donate to Katy ISD Food for Families by Thursday, December 10 through Katy ISD Pay N’ Go or by check payable to Katy ISD Food for Families and mailed to:

Partners in Education Katy ISD ESC 6301 S. Stadium Lane Katy, TX 77494

We are excited to give our Hayes families a closer look at what’s happening in each grade level this year! Our grade level curriculum slideshows include helpful information about daily schedules, JHE expectations, classroom procedures, and the learning your child will experience throughout the year. Click your child’s grade-level link below to learn more about the exciting year ahead at JHE!

Pre-K Curriculum Orientation

Kinder Curriculum Orientation

1st Grade Curriculum Orientation

2nd Grade Curriculum Orientation

3rd Grade Curriculum Orientation

4th Grade Curriculum Orientation

5th Grade Curriculum Orientation

KATY ISD Vacation Planning

🩺💗 A Note from Nurse Neumann:

Asp caterpillars love our big oak trees, and we have spotted a few on our school grounds recently! These fuzzy caterpillars may look soft and cuddly, but their tiny hairs and spines can cause a painful sting if touched.

We want our students to have fun and play safely. Please remind your child:

👀 Look, Don’t Touch! It may be helpful to show them a picture of an asp.

🐛 See a fuzzy caterpillar? Look from a distance and leave it alone.
🌳 Avoid touching unfamiliar insects or plants.
🧑‍🏫 If you see an asp or think you have been stung, tell an adult right away.

Thank you for helping us keep our Hawks safe and sting-free while they enjoy the playground!

Elementary Health TEKS and Parent Consent - Attention 5th Grade Parents

In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and Senate Bill 9, 5th grade students will receive instruction on the required health TEKS specific to abuse prevention and violence prevention.

Under Texas statute, parents/guardians must provide consent for their student to participate in the lessons that address the topics of abuse prevention and violence prevention.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, parents/guardians will receive information via email on how to view associated lessons and record their decision for student participation in these lessons.

Below are the windows for both the parent consent and when lessons will be taught:

Parent Consent Window: September 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026

Instruction Window: November 3, 2026 - December 17, 2026

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Chromebook Insurance

Parents can opt-in for accidental insurance for the Chromebook and must select this option during Annual Student Update or New Student Enrollment. The insurance must be paid within 30 days after the student's first day of attendance and will not cover intentional damage. Insurance fee(s) will be paid in the District's Pay 'N Go application and insurance coverage will not begin until payment is recieved. Failure to pay within 30 days after the first day of attendance will result in your student's device not being covered for the entire school year. Once insurance is selected and your record has been approved, you will recieve an email with instructions on how to pay for the fee in Pay 'N Go.

Insurance is valid until the last day of summer related to the current school year or until it is depleted.

If you did not select insurance and would like to add it, you have 30 days after your student's first day of attendance to add it and complete payment. You can send an email to changemyrequest@katyisd.org and provide the following information:

Student's name:
Student's ID:
Student's Campus:

Volunteer Registration

Katy ISD is grateful for the thousands of volunteers who make a difference in our schools each year. To help maintain a safe and secure environment for our students and staff, all volunteers serving on or off campus during or outside the instructional day are required to register annually through the district's Raptor volunteer management system. A valid government-issued photo ID and email address are required to complete registration. Your information will remain confidential and will not be shared outside of the volunteer program, except for applicants who register as a Community Volunteer (not a parent, grandparent, or guardian of a current Katy ISD student) or as a KEYS Mentor. For these volunteer roles, the information required to complete a background check will be shared only with our authorized background screening provider, JDP.

Once registered and approved, volunteers can:

• Sign up as a campus volunteer by completing the volunteer recruitment form provided by their campus organization(s) or by contacting the campus volunteer coordinator.
• Track volunteer hours through their volunteer profile for every Katy ISD campus where they serve.
• Quickly and easily submit individual off-campus volunteer hours.

Volunteer Application – English
Volunteer Application – Spanish
Volunteer Portal – Log Your Hours

SMARTtag Parent App

The SMARTtag app will send notifications to registered mobile devices and tablets, providing parents with instant updates about bus delays, route alterations, or emergencies. Parents who already have a SMARTtag account will be able to use the same log-in information on the app. Parents may download the app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

We highly recommend if you have a student who rides the bus, you utilize this App.

Tardies

Students are expected to arrive at school on time and be in their classroom by 7:50 a.m. Any child entering the building after 7:50 a.m. will be considered tardy.

Parents/legal guardians of students arriving to school after the 7:50 a.m. tardy bell, will be asked to park and accompany the student into the building and report to front office to sign in. Please plan for extra time on rainy/bad weather days as our car rider line is longer on these mornings. Please note, that the closer it gets to 7:50, the longer the line can get, so arrive early to ensure your child is not late.

Car Rider Reminders

Always have the car tag hanging from the rear view mirror (parents without tags will have to park and go to office to check out a student).
To keep too many cars off of the main street, cars will file into the car rider line in 2 rows.
Cars will zipper merge into one row by the marquee.
Staff members will motion for you to pull up to the designated pick-up station.

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