Hirsch Hawk Herald

Dear Hirsch Hawk Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back! We are so happy to see your children’s smiling faces filling our halls again. The first week of 2026 was an absolute success, and it was a joy to see our students jump right back into learning with confidence and enthusiasm.

Report cards were sent home on Friday, so please be sure to check backpacks if you haven’t already. These reports reflect just how much your child has grown since the beginning of the school year. Our students are truly smarter and stronger than they were just a few months ago.

Across grade levels, we are seeing growth in so many ways—stronger reading skills, deeper problem-solving in math, improved writing stamina, greater independence, and increased confidence in the classroom. Just as importantly, our students continue to grow socially and emotionally as they practice perseverance, responsibility, and respect each day.

We are also excited to share that on January 29, we will celebrate the 100th Day of School! To mark this special milestone, we encourage students and staff to dress as if they are 100 years old. From gray hair to glasses and suspenders, we can’t wait to see the creativity and have a little fun together as a school community.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are helping our Hirsch Hawks soar higher every day.

Warm regards,
Principal Patterson

Click HERE to see our data

Want to learn more about your child’s strengths and growth? MAP Growth is a computer test given three times a year that adapts to your students’ answers. It helps teachers personalize learning and families track progress. Learn more about MAP Growth and how to read your Family Report: What is MAP Growth? ¿Qué es MAP Growth?

Did you ever wonder what your child is learning in class right now—and how you can support them at home? We’ve got you covered! Please click the following link to explore the 2nd Quarter Academic Family Guides. These resources give you a snapshot of what your child will be learning during the first nine weeks of school, along with simple ways you can help reinforce that learning at home. At Spring ISD, we believe it takes all of us—you, your child’s teachers, the principal, and the entire district—working together as one team to give our scholars the very best. Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s success!

• January 14: Brighter Bites Distribution
• January 19: MLK Day --NO SCHOOL
• January 20: 4th and 5th grade Reading Benchmark Testing
• January 22: 3rd grade Reading Benchmark Testing
• January 27: 4th and 5th grade Math Benchmark Testing
• January 28: 3rd grade Math Benchmark Testing
• January 29: 5th grade Science Benchmark Testing

On February 13, you can order your child Chick-Fil-A for lunch, while also helping to support Hirsch Elementary! We are excited to offer six days throughout the school year where you can order a special lunch for your child! Each meal starts at $10.50. Use the link below to order! All orders must be received by 5 p.m. the day before delivery. https://skoolbites.app/order/hirsch-elementary

Hirsch Elem PTO

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

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

We're pleased to announce our continued partnership with Brighter Bites! This wonderful program offers our families fresh produce free of charge each month! This program is open to EVERYONE at our school, regardless of income. Please see the flyer below for more information and to sign up! Click the picture for the link, or use the link here: https://fs27.formsite.com/brighterbites/enroll23/fill?id82=707&id161=0

IF YOU WERE SIGNED UP LAST YEAR AND WANT TO CONTINUE, YOU MUST SIGN UP AGAIN WITH THE LINK ABOVE.

If you want to volunteer to help bag the pallets of fresh produce, then click HERE!

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.

Thanks to the 2022 Bond, Hirsch Elementary is receiving several improvements to our facilities, safety and security, and technology. Today, we are excited to share that our [new marquee] is up! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue enhancing our campus. #BondUpdates Click here