Homyak Family Newsletter

Dear Homyak Families,

Happy October! As we begin a new month, I want to thank everyone who helped make Friday’s Fun Run such a great experience for our students. A special thank you to all of our staff, family, and community volunteers who gave their time to help make the event fun, organized, and safe for our Huskies. We are always looking for ways to make our events even better, so please take a few minutes to share your thoughts using the Fun Run Feedback Survey below. Your feedback will be shared with our Fun Run Committee as we reflect and begin planning for next year.

We’re also excited to officially kick off our annual Homyak PTSA Fundraiser this week! This year’s Sleeping Husky Fundraiser should bring plenty of fun and friendly competition to Homyak as we work toward putting some of our teachers on the roof! Be sure to check out the flyer below for all the details, prizes, and ways to participate. Which grade level and class will come out on top?! There are no school-wide events scheduled this week, giving us a great opportunity to settle into October and stay focused on learning.

Finally, our October Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner and will take place on Wednesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 15. Please use the conference sign-up links below to select a time to meet with your child’s teacher(s). This is an important opportunity for us to connect, celebrate your child’s progress, and discuss how we can continue working together to support their success. As a reminder, there will be no school on Friday, October 16. Have a wonderful week, Huskies!

Warmly,

Dr. Cory Carter
Principal, Homyak PK-8

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Thank you to all of our families who helped make this year’s Homyak Fun Run a great experience for our students! We are always looking for ways to improve our events and make them better, safer, and even more exciting for our Huskies. We invite families to take a few minutes to complete our Fun Run Feedback Survey and share what went well and what we can improve for next year. Your feedback will be shared with our Fun Run Committee, led by Mrs. India, as they review this year’s event and begin thinking about the future. [Click here to complete the Fun Run Feedback Survey] Thank you for helping us continue to improve our school events!

Our October Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on Wednesday, October 14 from 4:00–8:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 15 from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. We look forward to connecting with families to discuss your child’s progress, strengths, and areas for continued growth. Conferences are an important opportunity for families and teachers to work together and ensure students have the support they need to be successful. Please use the appropriate link below to sign up for a conference time that works best for your family.

Preschool - 2nd Grade

3rd - 5th Grades

Middle School

Homyak PTSA’s Sleeping Husky Fundraiser is officially underway, and the more money we raise, the more Homyak teachers will be sleeping on the roof! From October 3–29, every donation, no matter the amount, helps support field trips, classroom events, student celebrations, and other great opportunities for our Huskies. There are plenty of reasons to join the fun, including student prizes, a party for the top fundraising grade level, and a special Principal’s Prize for the class that raises the most! We’ll share milestone updates throughout the month as we reveal which teachers have earned a night on the roof. Don’t sleep on this one, Huskies. Let’s see how many teachers we can get on that roof! 🐾🏠💤

Dear Families,

We’re grateful to all the families who have reached out and expressed interest in our Washington, D.C., and New York trip in summer 2027. Because of the continued interest, we’re extending the enrollment deadline and $150 discount through Monday, September 28th. Families who enroll by this date with a $95 enrollment fee will receive $150 off.

Enroll here: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/3106976NB

After enrolling, families will have access to an individual fundraising page and can apply for EF’s Explorer Scholarship. You can also learn more about payment plans, what’s included, and student safety at www.efexploreamerica.com.

Questions? Contact EF’s Traveler Support Team through online chat at www.efexploreamerica.com/contact-us or call 888-333-9756.

We hope your student can join us and be a part of this inaugural year and new tradition! Please contact Lonna if you have additional questions.

Homyak has partnered up with Treering as our yearbook provider. We have some great improvements this year including 10% off early bird special.

• Soft covers $22.64 (before special)
• Hard cover $29.00 (before special)

Some great add ons include:

• personalize a 2 free page layout for your student due by April 2,2027
• order a yearbook even after the deadline April 23,2027 (orders after this date will be mailed to family address)
• free 8th grade dedication for families

Go to: treering.com/validate

Enter school code: 101787002614812

If you have any questions about the yearbook, please email our yearbook sponsor: ksanders@weld8.org

Families, please remember that students in Kindergarten through 5th grade should bring a snack from home each day for their designated classroom snack time. We also welcome snack donations to help ensure that every student has access to a snack when needed. Donations of individually packaged, snacks can be sent with your child or dropped off at the school office. Thank you for helping us keep our Huskies fueled, focused, and ready to learn.

As part of our ongoing commitment to school safety, we encourage families to review the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) with their students. The SRP provides clear, consistent language and actions for students and staff to follow during different situations, including Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Familiarity with these procedures helps ensure our entire school community knows what to do and can respond calmly and appropriately during an emergency.

No school events this week!

Monday, October 5th

• N/A

Tuesday, October 6th

• N/A

Wednesday, October 7th

• N/A

Thursday, October 8th

• N/A

Friday, October 9th

• Kona Ice @ 2:15pm [Parking Lot]

Saturday, October 10th

• N/A

Sunday, October 11th

• N/A

Monday, October 5

Practices

• 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Cross Country – Meet at the MS Gym Entrance (ELO's Cafeteria with Coach)
• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Girls Volleyball A Team Only - Main MS Gym (ELO's cafeteria with Coaches)

• No Games

Other Events:

• Open gym for Boys Basketball @ 5:30 PM Main Gym

Tuesday, October 6

Practices:

• 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Cross Country – Meet at the MS Gym Entrance (ELO's Cafeteria with Coach)
• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Girls Volleyball A Team Only - Main MS Gym (ELO's cafeteria with Coaches)

Games:

• No Games

Wednesday, October 7

Practices:

• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Girls Volleyball A Team Only - Main MS Gym (ELO's cafeteria with Coaches)

• Cross Country JPL League Meet @ Weld Central
• Bus Leave Time: 2:30 PM Early Release 2:15 PM

• Open gym for Boys Basketball @ 5:30 PM Main Gym

Thursday, October 8

Practices: ·

• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Girls Volleyball A Team Only - Main MS Gym (ELO's cafeteria with Coaches)

Games:

• No Games

Friday, October 9

Practices:

• 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM MS Girls Volleyball A Team Only - Main MS Gym (ELO's cafeteria with Coaches)

Saturday, October 10

Games:

• MS Volleyball AWAY @ Wiggins (A-Team Tournament) - 9 AM pool play #2 seed
• Bus Leave: 7:00 AM

Please note: Beginning the week of October 5, students will begin using their individual PIN numbers when receiving meals in the cafeteria. Please know that students’ first meals will continue to be free; the new system simply helps track the meals served each day. Second meals will cost $1.00. As students get used to the new process, lunch lines may move a little slower, and we appreciate everyone’s patience during the transition.

Our cafeteria staff works hard to follow the posted daily menu and will continue to do their best to serve meals as planned.

Homyak families are always welcome to join their student for lunch! We love having families in our building and encourage you to stop by when you are able. Please see the lunch times below to plan your visit.

Homyak PK-8 follows a PK-8 school calendar, which may differ from calendars used by other schools in the district. To avoid confusion, please use this calendar as your primary reference for important school dates, including the first and last day of school, holidays, professional development days, early release days, parent-teacher conferences, and other key events.

We encourage all families to review the calendar carefully and refer to it throughout the school year when planning appointments, vacations, and other activities. Keeping this calendar handy will help ensure you stay informed and up to date on everything happening at Homyak.

As we begin the new school year, we ask that all families carefully review the District's updated Dress Code Policy, Student Cell Phone & Personal Technology Device Policy, and Student Transportation Policy. These policies have been revised and contain important information regarding student expectations, the appropriate use of personal electronic devices, and transportation procedures.

Policy JICJ: Student Use of Cellphones and Other Personal Technology Devices

Policy JICA: Student Dress Code

Policy EEA: Student Transportation

Email: homyakptsa@gmail.com for additional information