Dear Hyer Families,

We are sailing quickly through the month of September! Hopefully the downward trend in this week's temperatures is here to stay.

During the school day and in our classrooms, we watch our Huskies tackle big milestones every single day. Whether they are figuring out how to share, mastering long division, or learning to tie their shoes, they are constantly trying new things. Often, the most valuable lesson they learn isn't getting the answer right on the first try—it's what they do when they get it wrong.

One of our goals as teachers is to help our students practice the qualities of perseverance and grit.

Psychologist Dr. Angela Duckworth defines grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals. Research shows that cultivating grit and a growth mindset is often a much better predictor of long-term academic satisfaction and success than IQ alone. When elementary students learn that intelligence isn't a fixed trait, they begin to view mistakes not as failures, but as proof that they are trying and learning.

Building this "grit muscle" takes time, and we love partnering with you to support your child's growth. Here are a few simple ways we can reinforce grit together at school and at home:

• Praise the effort, not just the outcome: Instead of saying, "You're so smart," try highlighting their focus: "I can see how hard you worked on that problem!"

• Normalize the struggle: When a task gets frustrating, remind them that learning should feel a little challenging. You can say, "It's okay that this is hard. That means your brain is growing!”
• Use the power of "Yet": If your child says, "I can't do this," gently add the word yet to the end of their sentence. "You can't do this yet, but you are figuring it out."

• Let them try first: It is natural to want to step in and fix a problem immediately. Giving them the space to struggle safely builds their confidence to handle the next hurdle independently.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for sending us such hardworking learners every day. We are proud of the progress our Huskies make each day!

Warmly,

Debbie

Debbie Burt, Principal

This Week

• September 23: Fall Individual Student Pictures
• September 24: SEPAC Community Coffee/Resource Fair 8:00-10:00 AM in the Hyer Cafeteria
• September 24: Mom's Night Out!!
• September 24: Mimi's Pizza Night
• September 25: Dads Club Tailgate with HPA
• September 26: PNO - Nurse Rather & Ms. Rosen

Next Week

• September 28 - October 2: Fall Book Fair
• October - Principal Appreciation Month!
• October 2: Dads Club - Dads and Daughter Donuts

Coming Up…

• October 5: Bike Safety Week
• October 7: Hyer Spirit Day! Wear your Husky gear!
• October 8: Facilities Appreciation Day
• October 9: Bike Rodeo
• October 12: NO SCHOOL/ Professional Exchange Day/ Student Holiday
• October 16: End of 1st Grading Period

FALL INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PICTURES THIS WEDNESDAY!

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School Portraits are THIS Wednesday, September 23!

We’re using JPIX (Jostens).  

Please, DO NOT wear GREEN!!!

The green screen lets you choose your background when you order your photos, but it also makes green clothes disappear.

When will my photos be ready?

About a week after picture day, you'll get an email from Jostens letting you know that your pictures are ready to view and order online.

Questions? Contact Misty Wall.

Click HERE to register for the tailgate!

MOM'S NIGHT OUT THIS THURSDAY!

Do I need to purchase a ticket?

Check the list of reserved tickets purchased during Family Underwriting.

Or purchase a ticket HERE.

Registration Information

Registration will close on Wednesday, September 23rd at 9 PM.

Advanced ticket price is $50; otherwise, it is $55 at the door. 

Questions?

Contact our Mom's Night Out Chairs:

Julie Woidneck and Jennifer Cardwell.

HYER AUCTION NEWS!

🐚 SHELL YEAH! We Need Volunteers! 🎨

Our Huskies are getting creative for this year’s Auction Art, and we need your help! Students will be transforming seashells into colorful works of art, and we’re looking for volunteers to lend a hand during the fun.

No artistic talent required—just bring your helping hands and your best shell-abratory spirit! 🐚✨

Come make some waves with our little artists and help create something beautiful for the auction!

Step Right Up! The Hyer Book Fair has come to town!

Our book fair has been thoughtfully curated by Hyer Moms - hand selecting quality, intriguing books for all ages & stages of readers - to grow a love for reading! It will be open next Tuesday (September 28th) until after school Friday morning (October 2nd)!

You can come shop with your child - we would love to see you there!

Also, you can load a Book Fair Wallet for your child or their teacher to use at the fair! Simply choose an amount online September 17–24, and we’ll have the funds ready in our checkout system. No cash for your child to keep track of!

Load a Book Fair Wallet HERE!

BIG Husky High Fives to all of the incredible people who continue to keep Hyer afloat!

✋ Amanda Robertson, my gal who does it all! Thank you for sending out our library volunteer sign-ups and managing all our grade-level GroupMe groups. They have been so helpful this year, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do to keep our families informed and connected!

✋ Alyson Bell, our Treasurer, and Lauren Meindl, our Treasurer-Elect, thank you for handling all the behind-the-scenes Book Fair details! From tackling Book Fair wallets to getting Shopify ready for a smooth and easy checkout process, you two have worked so hard to make shopping simple for our families. And Lauren, an extra High Five for leading our Husky Shop meeting and helping us manage everything that keeps the shop running smoothly. We are so grateful for you both!

✋ Lindsey Bauer and all our incredible Husky Shop volunteers, thank you for making the Husky Shop’s first week open such a huge success! The line of Huskies waiting outside the shop this week said it all! It seems to be all our kiddos are talking about, and we love seeing how excited they are to shop. We are so grateful for all the time and energy you have poured into making the Husky Shop such a special part of Hyer!

✋ Our Dads Club and Dads Club President Spencer Diebel, thank you for kicking off the year with such a fun social at Odelay! What a success! We love our Dads Club and are so grateful for the time and energy you put into bringing all our Hyer dads together!

✋ Jen Cardwell and Julie Woidneck, thank you for working so hard to create such a fun Moms’ Night Out this week! You two are quite the sister duo, and we are so appreciative of everything you have done to bring all our Hyer moms together for such a special night. We cannot wait!

✋ Alicia Haddock and Ellen Kershaw, thank you for taking care of all things Book Fair! The curated selection of books is double what we had last year and somehow even better. We did not know how you could possibly top last year’s incredible Summer Book Fair, but gosh, this Fall Book Fair is going to be one to remember!

✋ Jen Lavelle, thank you for taking on all things Kid Auction Art and coordinating our wonderful volunteers as they help our kiddos create the cutest seashells! You have put so much time and care into making this special project come to life, and we cannot wait to see the finished artwork!

✋ Laura Davis and Erin Davis, thank you both for all your help with graphic design and signage! You two have worked so hard to create and deliver all our wonderful banners, and we are truly appreciative of the time and talent you continue to share with Hyer!

✋ Julie Meyer, thank you for continuing to spoil our teachers and constantly making sure the Teacher Lounge is filled with all the best snacks and drinks! We are so grateful for the many ways you make our teachers feel appreciated and are looking forward to another wonderful teacher lunch this week!

✋ Mrs. Munsie, our incredible art teacher! Thank you for all the help you gave our Huskies with their Bike Rodeo artwork! We cannot wait to see all their creativity and announce this year’s Bike Rodeo Art winners!

✋ Sarah Bateman and Kate Thompson, our wonderful Bike Rodeo Chairs! You have poured your hearts into this beloved Hyer tradition, and we cannot wait for everyone to see all the upgrades and fun you have planned. This year’s Bike Rodeo is going to be epic, and our Huskies are going to love every minute!

NEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD

🀄 Tiles for Teachers — Everyone’s Invited!

Join HPA for Tiles for Teachers, a fun afternoon of mahjong, lunch, drinks, music and friends — all while supporting our amazing Hyer teachers! 💙💛

And spread the word — this event is open to EVERYONE! Current Hyer families, future Hyer families, friends, neighbors, grandparents and mahjong-loving friends are all invited. You do not need to be an HPA member or have a child at Hyer to attend.

Don’t play mahjong? No problem! Grab a Social Ticket and join us for lunch, drinks, music, fun and time with friends — no mahjong required!

✨ Plus, we’ll have some amazing raffle prizes up for grabs! Stay tuned for a sneak peek at what you could win.

📅 Wednesday, October 21 | 12–3 PM

📍 Kershaw Residence | 3916 Colgate Ave.

Grab your friends and join us for an afternoon of fun for a great cause. The more, the merrier — and all are welcome!



Click HERE to register!

HAMBURGER SUPPER

Click HERE to purchase dinner tickets, raffle tickets and t-shirts!