The Bulldog Bulletin

Thank you to our community for showing up large to assist with beautification. Your commitment to our school means more than you know.

Bulldog families.

Beginning with the end in mind, we want to share more information with you to ensure we have a safe successful start to the school year. Please review the actionable items below and take steps to be proactive.

As we gear up for a fantastic school year, let’s work together to make our car rider line safe, efficient, and welcoming for everyone. Please review our drop-off and pick-up expectations so we can be proactive and prepared for excellence on Day 1!

📍 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Basics

• Location: All drive-thru loading and unloading takes place along the front sidewalk at the colored paw prints.

• Student Safety First: Students must remain inside vehicles until staff arrive on the sidewalk to supervise and assist with loading/unloading.

• Tardy Policy: Staff transition inside to start the instructional day at 7:29 AM. Once the tardy sign is posted outside, parents must park and walk their child into the office to sign them in.

• Meetings & School Access: If you have a scheduled meeting during arrival or dismissal, please park in the gym parking lot rather than using the car rider line.

⚠️ Important Safety & Campus Reminders

• No Traffic Director: Due to UCPS budget realignment, a traffic director will not be provided. Please stay alert, pack plenty of patience and grace, watch for buses entering/exiting, and keep an eye out for students at all times.

• Turn Off Engines: To keep our air clean and kids safe, please turn off your vehicle while waiting in line for your child.

• Smoke-Free Campus: All UCPS campuses are strictly smoke-free. This includes traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, and recreational products of any kind.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our HBES Bulldogs safe every single day!

Our Bulldogs are leaders in the classroom and the community! With upcoming Tax-Free Weekend shopping ahead, we want to help our Hemby Bridge Elementary families make the best, budget-friendly choices for their children while keeping our school dress code in mind.

To support a safe, active, and distraction-free learning environment, please keep these quick tips in mind while shopping for back-to-school wardrobe items:

• Footwear First: Closed-toe, athletic shoes are strongly recommended for daily play and PE activities. Please note that rolling bags and shoes with wheels are prohibited for safety.

• Coverage & Fit: Shirts should cover the torso completely (no midriffs or cut-offs) with shoulder straps at least 2 inches wide. Shorts must meet or extend past fingertips.

• Keep It Positive: Avoid clothing featuring profanity, tobacco, alcohol, or suggestive messages.

Setting outfits out the night before is a wonderful habit that empowers your child and builds daily leadership skills! Check out our quick visual guide above for a full breakdown. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school safe, focused, and ready to learn!

Thank you to the parents who have submitted their name to serve on this committee. We will continue to collect names of interested parents through August 16th.

We are currently seeking parent volunteers who are willing contribute to the decision-making process for our school. We are seeking two invested parent leaders who are approved volunteers, able to invest time in monthly meetings, and will contribute to the decision-making process for school improvement.

If you have interest in participating in the school improvement team, please complete the Google form here. We are collecting potential candidates through Friday, August 28th. Next, there will be a vote based on the names submitted. After the vote has been completed, we will communicate your parent representatives to our parents so that you are aware of who your advocates are in the school improvement process.

Get Involved with Your PTO! Stay connected and learn what’s happening at our school through your PTO. From membership info and Spirit Wear to volunteer opportunities, Spirit Rock sign-ups, and our calendar of events. There are so many ways to join in and make a difference. Don’t miss out on being part of the fun and supporting our school community!

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