January 05, 2026 / Robert S. Hyer Elementary School

Dearest Hyer Families,



Happy New Year! I hope you had a rejuvenating winter break filled with joy and quality time with loved ones. We can't wait to welcome our students back this week on Wednesday! The start of a new calendar year is a perfect moment to reflect on our achievements from the fall and set bold new goals for the spring.


Additionally, as we start the new semester, please help your child re-establish school-night routines to ensure they arrive at school prepared, on time and ready to learn. Punctuality and school attendance are crucial pieces to not only school success. but also, in building good liflelong habits. Students who leave school early, arrive late, or who are absent for activities outside of school, miss valuable instructional time, classroom discussions and experiences which are critical to their school success and mastery of grade level curriculum. Unfortunately, teachers cannot provide homework assignments that replicate classroom conversations and hands-on learning experiences that happen while at school. Please consider this as you think about pulling your student before dismissal or bringing him/her to school late. I know the teachers greatly appreciate when you are able to schedule appointments outside of school hours. School starts at 7:55 a.m. each day.


Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. Let's make 2026 our best year yet!


Gratefully,

Debbie

Debbie Burt

Principal Hyer Elementary

HYER CALENDAR

This Week:

  • January 7: Classes Resume/ Hyer Spirit Wear Day! Show your Husky pride!


Next Week:

  • Take a breather and get ready for more fun at Hyer!


Coming up....

  • January 19: NO SCHOOL/ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/ Student Holiday
  • January 22: Hyer PTA Presents Sissy Goff at 9:00 a.m. at Hyer
  • January 22: Dads Club Poker Tournament
  • February 3: First Grade Performance at 9:00 a.m. at Hyer
  • February 4: Read On Hyer begins! And Hyer spirit day!
  • February 5: Fourth Grade Skit Dress Rehearsal and Public Show
  • February 6: Fourth Grade Skit

FIRST SPIRIT DAY OF 2026 IS WEDNESDAY!


Help welcome our Huskies back to school with the first spirit day of 2026!  Encourage your Huskies to sport their Hyer gear on Wednesday and show their Husky pride. Visit the Husky Shop to pick up a new Hyer sweatshirt, headbands, and tees!

HYER ELEMENTARY CHESS CLUB!

Click HERE to register for Hyer's School Camp

HYER PTA PRESENTS

JANUARY PURPOSEFUL PEOPLE

During the month of January, the Hyer staff is on the lookout for Hyer Huskies who demonstrate the character trait of PERSEVERANCE. PERSEVERANCE is defined as pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles. This is the trait our whole school will be focused on as part of our PurposeFULL People curriculum.

❤️ 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.

NEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD

HPISD TAG TESTING REGISTRATION

Click HERE to register or for more information.

HP TENNIS ACADEMY

Click HERE for more information or to register.

- Thank you to all the party-planning moms who helped with the holiday parties before the break!


- Nellie Dunn and Linde Thompson taught our KC Club 4th graders the importance of service and giving to those in need during the holiday season by hosting a toy drive for Brother Bill's. Thank you both for setting an example and showing how all ages can make a difference.


- Ann Higginbottom and Jen Melson put together a fun Christmas lunch for the teachers right before the break!

IMPORTANT CONTACTS & QUICK LINKS

Linde Thompson
Counselor
214-780-3340

Kim Shelton
Admin. Asst.
214-780-3305
Debbie Burt
Principal
214-780-3300

Lorena Escobedo
Cafe Manager
214-780-3385
Kelley Rather
Nurse
214-780-3320

Michelle Martin
Admin. Asst.
214-780-3304

Check the School Calendar for upcoming Hyer events!

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