February 02, 2026 / Robert S. Hyer Elementary School | | |
Good morning Hyer families,
We have a busy and exciting week ahead with several special events. This week, we have our 1st grade program, the 100th day of school, and the start of Read on Hyer. This week ends with the beloved tradition of the fourth grade parent skits. Each of these activities contribute to the positive culture at Hyer and are possible because of our committed teachers and all of you, our adored Hyer families. Thank you for your contributions and support of each of these events not only this week, but throughout the school year.
We are incredibly grateful for the time and effort our fourth grade parents have dedicated over the past couple of months preparing for their skits. This long-standing Hyer tradition is always a family favorite! The public show will be Thursday evening at 7 PM, with a special performance for students only on Friday.
Wishing you an amazing week ahead.
Kindly,
Debbie
Debbie Burt
Principal Hyer Elementary
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This Week:
Next Week:
- February 9: Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
- February 11: Read on Hyer Ends and Book Character Dress-Up Day
- February 13: Valentine's Day parties in the classroom
- February 13: School Resource Officer Appreciation Day (Officer Fortner)
- February 14: PNO - Ms. Doddie & Ms. Margot
Coming up....
- February 16: NO SCHOOL/ President's Day/ District Professional Development Day
- February 17: New Student Roundup at 9:00 a.m.
- February 18: Food Service Appreciation Day
- February 18: Mother and Son event at Hyer
- February 20: Read on Hyer Celebration
- February 25: Dads Club - Daddy Daughter Dance at DCC
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| COUNSELOR APPRECIATION WEEK! | |
Hip hip hooray for our very own Miss Thompson!
It is our great joy to celebrate our wonderful friend this week during Counselor Appreciation Week! Miss Thompson is unmatched in her love and care for our students. She is a friend to each and every student. If you see Miss Thompson this week, please give her a big Husky High Five! She is the very best — a true Husky Hero!
| | FIRST GRADE PERFORMANCE TOMORROW! | |
You won’t want to miss a special Valentine’s Day performance by our adorable first graders tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd, at 9:00 a.m. in the Hyer Cafetorium!
We are asking that all first-grade fans RSVP for the performance by 10:00 a.m. today, Monday, February 2nd.
On performance day, please have your child dress in “Picture Day” attire and wear red, white, or pink.
Those who RSVP by February 2nd can bypass the front desk and pick up their badges at the check-in table when they arrive. If you do not pre-register you will sign in as a VISITOR AND MUST present your driver's license at the time of check in, either with the IPAD or the QR Code located in the office. If you do not pre-register please arrive EARLY as the time to check in may be longer then expected, and you won't want to miss the performance!
Click below to RSVP yourself and any family members or friends who will be attending the show. Everyone attending needs to reply, even if you already have a volunteer badge. This will eliminate having to wait in line on performance day. Thank you for making sure that everyone is able to enjoy the show!
| READ ON HYER BEGINS WEDNESDAY! | | |
🤠 Saddle Up, Hyer! Read On Hyer is Almost Here!
Howdy, Hyer families!
Balto is dusting off his boots because our 12th Annual Read On Hyer Reading Rodeo is right around the corner! This beloved Hyer PTA fundraiser runs February 4–11th and helps grow a love of reading while supporting our school.
📬 All Read On Hyer information will come home on Tuesday, February 3rd.
💻 Early registration on PledgeStar opens that same day!
Mark your calendars:
• Feb 3: Info goes home + PledgeStar opens
• Feb 4: Read On Hyer Kickoff + Hyer Spirit Day
• Feb 11: Event ends + Dress as Your Favorite Book Character
• Feb 19: Breakfast with Balto ($1,000+ earners)
• Feb 20: All-School Western Celebration
• Feb 23: Pizza parties for top reading classes
Every page turned helps our Huskies and our school — so get ready to round up those reading minutes and pledges!
Check out the PTA Website for more information. Contact Jen Lavelle and/or Katrina Bolin, 2026 Read On Hyer Chairs with any questions!
Yeehaw and happy reading! 🤠📚
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It’s time for a beloved Hyer tradition — 4th Grade Skit! This is such a fun week for our 4th graders and you can have a window into the magic! The 4th grade parents will hold a preview of the famous “4th Grade Skit” for the public on Thursday night at 7:00 PM in the Hyer Cafetorium. This preview is open to anyone EXCEPT current Hyer Huskies!
Friday morning, all of our Huskies will get to enjoy the skit at school! Friday’s performance is closed to all other viewers — it is a special time for our students only!
Thank you for all 4th grade parents for being part of the fun!
Please contact Kristin Evans with any questions!
| VALENTINE'S CLASS PARTIES! | |
Valentine's Day class parties will take place on Friday, February 13th. Party times are:
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Pre-K - 2:30-3:00
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Kindergarten - 11:45-12:15
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First Grade - 8:15-8:45
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Second Grade - 1:00-1:30
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Third Grade - 2:00-2:30
- Fourth Grade - 11:45-12:15
Party attendees will be limited to party volunteers. Each family may only have one volunteer per class. Due to the limited volunteer opportunities, each family may only volunteer in their student’s class for one party per year. Thank you for helping us celebrate this special day!
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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | |
Dear Parents:
Show Your Love to Staff Members During the Valentine’s Day Note card Sale!
Recognize special teachers and staff members by purchasing a Valentine’s Day gift! This year sale features packs of blank notecards with the theme "Thoughtfulness" for $7 or 4 packs for $25. Our teachers and staff are always in need of blank notecards for use throughout the year for thank you notes and sending words of encouragement to students and each other.
It’s easy to order! Just click HERE to order.
The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) takes care of delivery for Valentines, so this is a super easy way to show your support and treat our amazing teachers and staff!
The DEADLINE to order is Feb 6th or when our stock runs out.
Just click and order and check Valentine’s Day off your list!
Hurry – limited quantities available.
Money raised funds school materials, technology, events and education that benefit special education teachers and students within HPISD.
Thank you for your support!
2025-26 SEPAC Board
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The Hyer PTA Gift Committee meets twice a year to review, approve and fund our school's educational programs, recurring expenses, classroom requests and other school enhancements. Parents are welcome to submit any gift requests for enhancing the learning environment at Hyer. Click HERE to fill out a Gift Request Form. All Gift Request Forms are due by 3:30 PM on Friday, February 13th. Please submit any questions to Megan Conlon, 2025-2026 Gift Committee Chair.
| MOTHER SON EVENT AT HYER! | |
Tickets were pre-sold on BSSU. Check HERE to see if you already bought your tickets!
If you have not bought tickets yet, they can be purchased HERE.
This is sure to be an EPIC, UNFORGETTABLE night for moms and sons!
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Do you live in the City of UP or Town of HP and have a 5 year old or soon to be 5 year old? Enroll them in Kindergarten today!
Children who are 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026 are eligible to enroll for kindergarten at HPISD and the deadline is fast approaching!
Proof of residency is required during enrollment. Visit HERE to learn more and begin the enrollment process at HERE.
Hyer PTA, HPA, and school faculty will answer all your questions at New Student Roundup on February 17th at 9:00am in the Hyer Cafeteria. Any new families to Hyer are encouraged to attend!
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DADS CLUB
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE
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Hyer Dads - We are excited about the upcoming Hyer Daddy Daughter Dance on Wednesday, February 25th from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Dallas Country Club.
If you have not already registered, please do so. See the Back-to-School-Signup DDD Registration list below/attached. If you are not on this list and have not registered in recent weeks, you have NOT registered. Please sign-up.
We are expecting at least 40-50 additional registrations between now and the event itself. If you've attended in the past, you recognize this is a nice event for our girls and they love it. The cost to host at the Dallas Country Club with a DJ and photo booths along with the food and an open (note: cash) bar is a meaningful cost. The Registration fees (hopefully) pay for the event itself.
For this year's event, we will have surprise guests with the appearance of several of the Highland Belles. Their director, Shannon, has agreed to send her team which will thrill our girls.
Over the coming weeks, we will update the registration site to donate directly to the Belles and another option to donate directly to the Dads Club, which will ultimately go to our beloved teachers. The Dads Club donations will be a voluntary option as opposed to a much larger sponsor solicitation like we've had in the past.
Much appreciated. See you on February 25th!
Chris Sears and Clint Coe, Hyer Dads Club Event Chairs
Please click below to sign up now or to check whether you have already purchased tickets.
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Join hosts for pizza, pjs and PNO fun from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 for the first child, and $40 each for siblings.
Click below for the registration form. Hurry – the PNO is limited to 50 lucky Huskies, and spots will go fast!
| | Mrs. Strickland and Coach Cullen, Friday, February 6th. | | | Ms. Doddie and Ms. Margot, Saturday, February 14th. | | NEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD | | HEART AT WORK NOMINATIONS OPEN | | |
Do you know an HPISD employee who goes above and beyond with a servant’s heart?
Nominate them for the Heart at Work award, which honors staff who make a lasting impact on our students and community.
Submit a nomination HERE and learn more HERE.
Nominations close March 27, 2026.
| | HP MEN'S SOCCER COMMUNITY NIGHT | | |
Highland Park Mens Soccer vs. Reedy
Friday, Feb. 13th 7:30 p.m. Highlander Stadium
Wear an HPSA or HP Jersey and get in free!
Highland Park Soccer Association scrimmage during half time.
Community Players (boys and girls) are welcome to join (friends, classmates, YMCA players)
We’re excited to be part of Community Night with the Highland Park High School Men’s Varsity Soccer Team on Friday, February 13.
At halftime of the varsity match, HPSA will be on the field running open scrimmages led by our coaching staff. This is meant to be a fun, inclusive opportunity for kids in our community to play, support local soccer, and enjoy the game-night atmosphere. All local soccer players are invited, and players wearing a jersey will receive free admission.
What to know:
- All HPSA coaches (boys and girls) will be on the field
- Players will participate in co-ed, small-sided scrimmages
- Community players (boys and girls) are welcome to join (friends, classmates, YMCA players)
- This is not a tryout or evaluation, just play
- Players may wear any soccer jersey if they have one
We know this is a Friday night before a three-day weekend, so some families may be traveling. If you’re in town, we’d love to see you. No pressure at all if you’re out of town.
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Game Information
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM
- Halftime Field Access: Begins around 8:00 PM
- Location: Highlander Stadium
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Tickets: Tickets will be available HERE a few days before the game. Players wearing a jersey will be admitted for free. Bring friends. This is a local community event, not just for HPSA.
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- Jesus Christian is truly a HERO! He was shoveling ice around the school all day last week prepping for school to resume on Friday!
- Amy Passmore, Delbarr Moradi and Chelsea Hunt have been working around the clock to get our 4th grade skit leads the practice times they need to prep for their BIG SHOW! Skit Leads and 4th grade parents - THANK Y'ALL for putting in such time and effort for this favorite Hyer tradition. It means the world to your kids!
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| IMPORTANT CONTACTS & QUICK LINKS | |
Linde Thompson
Counselor
214-780-3340
Kim Shelton
Admin. Asst.
214-780-3305
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Debbie Burt
Principal
214-780-3300
Lorena Escobedo
Cafe Manager
214-780-3385
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Kelley Rather
Nurse
214-780-3320
Michelle Martin
Admin. Asst.
214-780-3304
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