November 17, 2025 / Robert S. Hyer Elementary School

Dear Hyer Families:

Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The attached information will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.

It is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. Under Texas Penal Code 46.13, a person commits the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child if the child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm, and the person with criminal negligence:

Failed to secure the firearm; or
Left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access

The penalty for allowing a child access to a firearm can range from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by a $500 fine) to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by a $4000 fine, a year in jail, or a combination of the two).

Texas exempts the purchase of firearm safety equipment from Texas Sales and Use Tax.

Remember, a gun should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere. You can learn more and find additional resources from the Texas Department of Public Safety HERE.

Respectfully,

Debbie

Debbie Burt

Principal Hyer Elementary

HYER CALENDAR

This Week:

Get those turkeys ready!
Make the shopping list because you will forget at least one thing!
Prepare for food coma and chaos!

Next Week:

November 24 through 28: Thanksgiving break!

Coming up....

December 1 through 5: Kindness Week
December 1 through 9: KC Club Toy Drive
December 3: Hyer Spirit Day! Wear your Husky gear!
December 5: PNO - Nurse Rather & Mrs. Rosen
December 6: PNO - Ms. Thompson & Mrs. Hill
December 9: Third Grade Performance at Hyer at 5:30 p.m.
December 19: End of Second Grading Period
December 22 through January 6: Winter Break
January 7: Classes Resume/ Hyer Spirit Wear Day! Show your Husky pride!

LIBRARY NEWS!

We have the author Greg Pizzoli coming to visit Hyer on December 4^th. If you would like to purchase one of his books to be autographed, here is the link below. This is a dedicated link for Hyer students only. The deadline to purchase books for autographs is this Friday, November 21, 2025.

Greg Pizzoli will do 3 grade-level presentations on December 4^th. All students (PreK-K, 1-2, and 3-4) will have the opportunity to hear his demonstration. We are excited about the opportunity to offer this author experience.

Click HERE to purchase your book!

TURKEY TROT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

This past Saturday morning, more than 300 Hyer kids and families laced up their shoes for our 1st Annual Family Fun-Run Turkey Trot! Runners of all ages took on the 1-mile loop, filling the streets with runners, walkers, strollers & scooters. It was a fantastic way to kick off the weekend together as a community—thanks to everyone who came out to run, cheer, and celebrate! A special shout out to Patty Georgeadis and Katey Plummer for all the hard work to pull off this new Hyer tradition! You have paved the way for really fun annual event!

KINDNESS WEEK IS COMING UP!

December 1st through 5th our school will celebrate Hyer Huskies showing kindness to everyone around them. Our Huskies know the importance of including everyone and not leaving anyone out. We know kindness makes a difference in our school and to those in our community. Let's spread kindness to all!

KC CLUB'S TOY DRIVE

It is the season to give thanks and joy. The 4th Grade KC Club (Kindness and Compassion Club) is ready to spread some holiday cheer to our neighbors in West Dallas! The KC Club is collecting NEW TOYS starting December 1st through the 9th to benefit Brother Bill’s Helping Hands. Brother Bill’s goal this year is to serve 2,000 children 0-12 years old with 8,000 gifts that will be distributed during its Christmas Event. Brother Bill’s Helping Hands is a non-profit organization that provides numerous resources to the West Dallas community, including a grocery store, a health clinic, job training and weekly programs for kids.

Any NEW, UNWRAPPED gifts should be under $25. The kids love toys, games, arts, crafts, accessories, puzzles, board games, and more! Donation boxes will be located in the hallways on both the Caruth and Colgate sides of Hyer. The KC Club thanks you in advance for your generous donations! Please contact the Community Service Chair, Nellie Dunn , with any questions.

THE HYER PTA BOARD 2026-2027 WANTS YOU!

Our Boot Scootin’ Hyer year has gotten off to an incredible start!

And while there’s still plenty of Boot Scootin’ left to do, we’re already starting to look ahead to next year. Though our fall has just begun, planning for 2026–2027 school year is already underway, and we’d love for YOU to saddle up and join the team!

We are envisioning a year of FUN and finding the simple JOY of being part of our school community. It takes all types of parents with all types of talents to make Hyer Elementary a loving, inclusive and kid-focused environment.

We so hope you will consider serving as a 2026-2027 PTA Officer or Chairperson! AND we'd love for you to nominate some friends to serve by your side. There are positions to fit all schedules, strengths, passions, and areas of interest. It takes a village to make Hyer the incredible neighborhood school that it is, and we couldn't do it without you!

Click HERE to complete the Hyer PTA Interest & Nomination form.

Questions? Please contact President Elect Megan Conlon, at 214-215-2993 or Email.

FORMS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 12th.

Join hosts Nurse Rather & Mrs. Rosen for pizza, PJs and PNO fun from 6-10 PM Friday, December 5th. Tickets are $50 for the first child, and $40 each for siblings. Hurry! The PNO is limited to 50 lucky Huskies, and spots will go fast!

DECEMBER 5TH

Join hosts Ms. Thompson & Mrs. Hill for pizza, PJs and PNO fun from 6-10 PM Friday, December 6th. Tickets are $50 for the first child, and $40 each for siblings. Hurry! The PNO is limited to 50 lucky Huskies, and spots will go fast!

DECEMBER 6TH

NEW HUSKY PJS, JUST IN TIME FOR FALL WEATHER!

Quantity and sizing are limited - order yours now!

Click HERE to order!

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!

GET THOSE FAMILY PHOTOS READY!

❤️ WE CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER IN HYER! ❤️

Hyer Cares is a resource available to all Hyer families who need extra support. Whether the need is financial aid, a “sunshine box” for a family experiencing a hard time, a support system for new families, or kids feeling disconnected, or a meal delivered to your doorstep… Hyer Cares is here for you and your family.

Our promise to you is confidentiality, unless you prefer otherwise. We are a neighborhood school with a big heart… and we hope everyone feels our love and support.

Please email Kyle Yohe or Ellen Kershaw if any of these resources might be a blessing to your family or a family you know at Hyer.

NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK

NOVEMBER 24TH THROUGH 28TH!

Have a happy and safe Thankgiving break!

We will see our Huskies back at school on December 1st!

NEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD

MIS PRESENTS FROZEN, JR.

Get ready...winter magic is blowing into our community! The unforgettable 5th and 6th grade stars of Frozen Jr. are ready to whisk you away to Arendelle: where friendships are fierce, sisters are unstoppable, and even a talking snowman can warm your heart. Come LET IT GO with our MIS cast and crew!

The show is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Online pre-sale tickets are available for $8/$11: please click HERE. Tickets also sold at the door.

HPISD FINE ARTS FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS!

The HPISD Fine Arts Department are teaming up with the HPISD Choral Directors to present the HPISD 4^th & 5^th Grade Honor Choir! This program was started in our District over 10 years ago! After a brief hiatus – we got up and running again last year!

All Fourth and Fifth Graders are invited to be a part of a district-wide choir that will perform during the HPISD Choral Concert on March 25, 2026.

Rehearsals will be led by HPHS and HPMS Choral Directors and held in the Highland Park High School Choir Room on Thursday afternoons from 4pm to 5pm on the following days: January 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 19th, 26th, March 5th, and 12th.

Requirements for participation:

Be a Fourth or Fifth Grade Student in HPISD
Complete your application for membership by going to www.hpscotschoir.org, or using this link HPISD 4th and 5th Grade Honor Choir - Application.
Participation Fee $25.00 – Please utilize the Highland Park High School Choir Booster Club website for payment. Check back soon for live payment link!
Students should not miss more than 2 rehearsals.
Students will receive sheet music, choir folder, a pizza party, and an official Highland Park Honor Choir T-Shirt!

Speak to your campus music specialist for more information!

MOODY FAMILY YMCA MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSSION

Click HERE for more information or to register.

- To our Turkey Trot volunteers - Patty, Katey and Kelly Morgan - along with our FANTASTIC Dads Club volunteers - y'all crushed this event!! Thank you for showing up early, staying late & sideline cheering along the race course!

- Auction Girls - beautifully tying a bow on the Honky Tonk! Auction items pick-up went seamlessly, final numbers have been tallied, the legendary night still being raved about.

- Misty Wall - showing up whenever calculations over the number 10 are needed! Thank you for being a Turkey Trot, 2nd grade performance, and my phone's speed dial.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS & QUICK LINKS

Linde Thompson

Counselor

214-780-3340

ThompsL@hpisd.org

Kim Shelton

Admin. Asst.

214-780-3305

SheltoK@hpisd.org

Debbie Burt

Principal

214-780-3300