October 27, 2025 / Robert S. Hyer Elementary School

Dear Hyer Families,

We are excited to see our students participate in this year's Red Ribbon Week activities and dress-up days throughout this week! We are grateful for your assistance in promoting healthy life habits for our students’ social, emotional and academic well-being.

Speaking of healthy habits, please help and encourage your little huskies to arrive at school before 7:55 a.m.. As everyone has become more comfortable with their school morning routine, we have seen a significant increase in the number of students consistently arriving after 7:55; instruction begins at 7:55 each morning. Some days, we have 20 or more students coming into school late. Being punctual not only sets a positive tone for the day but also ensures that our students don’t miss important information and activities. Punctuality promotes a lifelong habit of planning ahead and arriving to activities, events and work on time which is also aligned with our character trait of "responsibility" this month. The teachers and I are here to support you in any way we can to promote punctuality with our students.

Have a safe and enjoyable week, and enjoy the long weekend. See you next week on Wednesday.

Gratefully,

Debbie

Debbie Burt

Principal Hyer Elementary

HYER CALENDAR

This Week:

October 1-31: Principal Appreciation Month
October 27 through 31: Red Ribbon Week
October 31: Halloween!!

Next Week:

November 3 and 4: NO SCHOOL/ Student Holiday
November 4: Silent Auction begins at 9:00 p.m.
November 5: Student Picture Retakes/ Hyer Spirit Day- Wear your Hyer gear!
November 7: Dads Club - Dad and Sons Donuts at 7:25 a.m.
November 7: Honky Tonk Hyer Auction at Marie Gabrielle
November 8: PNO with Ms. Southard & Ms. Maldonado 6-10 p.m.

Coming up....

November 9: Silent Auction closes at 9:00 p.m.
November 13: Second Grade Performance at 9:00 a.m.
November 15: Family Turkey Trot
November 24 through 28: Thanksgiving break!
December 3: Hyer Spirit Day! Wear your Husky gear!

RED RIBBON WEEK IS HERE!

PICTURE RETAKES ARE NEXT WEDNESDAY!

If your Husky missed picture day - or you did a double-take when you saw the proofs – then send your child to school camera-ready Thursday, November 7th. Lifetouch/Shutterfly will be on campus from 8-10 a.m. that morning. If you are unhappy with your child's photo, simply return your original package for a photo retake.

Having problems ordering photos online? Parents can contact the Lifetouch customer care team at 1-800-244-4373, on Live Chat at mylifetouch.com/help, or can place orders by sending in their paper form during retakes.

YOU'VE BEEN BOO'ED!

We are selling $10 Husky Shop Halloween gift cards that will be delivered to kids' classes end of this week! Click HERE to purchase!

Spirit Wear shirts are back IN STOCK!

If your student did NOT receive their Hyer Spirit Wear shirt, you can come pick it up on the porch of 3916 Colgate this week!

If you got the wrong size and need to exchange, please bring back the incorrect size, and grab the correct size!

KC CLUB PET DONATION DRIVE SUCCESS!

KC Club students from our Community Outreach Committee enjoyed a field trip on October 14th to Operation Kindness in Carrollton. They delivered all of the wonderful food, towels and treats donated by our generous Hyer community! Students learned about how Operation Kindness cares for and assists animals in need - and they even got to meet some! Thank you Community Outreach crew for working so hard on your posters and classroom visits to promote such a special cause. If you would like to learn more, visit Operation Kindness

AUCTION RAFFLE TIME!

CHECK YOUR HUSKY’S BACKPACK TODAY!!

Auction Programs and Raffle Packets are coming home!

The oldest child in each family will bring home your printed Auction Program. Have fun flipping through all of the amazing items and planning your bids!

Raffle is going virtual this year! Always a highlight of auction fundraising, students get to sell raffle tickets to friends, family, and neighbors. Three lucky winners will each receive $2,500 in NorthPark gift cards! Raffle sales will close on Wednesday, November 5th at 9pm. The drawing will take place on the morning of Friday, November 7th.

Today, each student will come home with:

• A raffle informational sheet

• Their own unique ticket with a QR code for sales

This new simplified process makes it easier than ever — buyers can scan the QR code on the student’s ticket or click on this link to purchase tickets online. They’ll simply enter the student’s name and teacher to ensure the correct child gets credit for the sale.

There are fun prizes* for the kids based on their sales… so let the selling begin!

*See the raffle letter in your child’s backpack to learn what they can earn. All individual prizes will be delivered on Friday, November 7th.

BUY RAFFLE TICKETS HERE!

Raffle questions? Contact Brittany Hunt.

Click the link below to preview the Silent Auction or purchase your Honky Tonk tickets!

BUY: AUCTION TICKETS

Please contact Stephanie Johns, Julie Meyer, and Whitney Ward with any questions!

Join hosts Ms. Southard and Ms. Maldonado for pizza, pjs and PNO fun from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8th. Tickets are $50 for the first child, and $40 each for siblings.

Click HERE for the registration form. Hurry – the PNO is limited to 50 lucky Huskies, and spots will go fast!

GET YOUR GOBBLE ON! HYER TURKEY TROT!

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!

GET THOSE FAMILY PHOTOS READY!

NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 3RD & 4TH!

NEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD

HP PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS 2026-2027!

Families do NOT have to reapply if their child is already in the program.

Click HERE to apply today!

PARENT SPEAKER SERIES

Join TAG Expert Greg Reeves

We are excited to host gifted and talented specialist Greg Reeves who has spent over three decades in the world of gifted education. Attend this session (geared towards parents of K-12 students) to hear Greg's thoughts on how gifted students change and grow over time, the primary challenges they face at different age levels, and the main traits he sees among the different age groups.

All HPISD Families (including non PC-TAG members) are welcome!

This PC-TAG hosted Speaker Series was generously funded through a grant by La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 4th at 6:30 p.m.

Where: MIS 5/6 Assembly Room

MEET THE SCOTS/HOOPS & HOT SAUCE!

Click HERE for more information or tickets!

HPISD ART CONTEST

Hello Hyer Parents!

HPISD is now accepting student artwork submissions for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report cover. The selected student’s piece will be featured on the report cover and recognized at a future Board meeting. This is an OPTIONAL competition for students, and participation is not required.

Submission Guidelines

2D painting or drawing
Vertical orientation, 8.5" x 11"
Theme: Reflects or highlights al of HPISD

Click here to see Previous examples – click the individual reports to see what has won in the past!

Deadline: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Submit: HERE (do NOT email submissions to Mrs. Munsie, they must be submitted through this link)

Questions: Communications Department — (214) 780-3007 or hponline@hpisd.org

MEET THE SCOTS TENNIS TEAM!

The Scots Tennis Team will be serving up some fun for all ages and skill levels at the third annual Meet the Scots event. Our amazing raffle and online auction will run from November 1-8th, and our community tennis festival will take place from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8th at the Seay Outdoor Tennis Center. The Herbster, a full-service coffee shop on wheels, will be parked at the courts during the event, so you can fuel up and participate in exciting games with the HP Scots captains and tennis team members. Please Click HERE or scan the QR code above to bid on auction items and purchase tickets for the raffle and the event. All proceeds benefit the Highland Park Tennis Team Legacy Foundation, a 501c3.

-"You my lil BOO thang" Brynn Tremper... thanks for leading the charge on a fun Husky Shop Boo Gift Cards! Chochskis for all!

- Alyson and Misty - forever leading our school treasury with checks and balances, calculations, new ideas, wisdom, and brains that can only be matched by their incredibly selfless and joyful personalities.

- My Auction Chairs - y'all are SO CLOSE to the finish line!! Your committee is crushing it because of your leadership and their passion to serve our kids' school. Y'all are throwing down the most epic Honky Tonk this town has ever seen!

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