December 15, 2025 / Robert S. Hyer Elementary School | | |
Sweet Hyer Families,
As we approach the end of 2025 and the conclusion of our first semester, I want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful achievements and experiences our students have had so far. From their classroom accomplishments to the admirable character they show, and through active involvement in PTA and Dads Club events, we are proud of our students’ social and academic growth. It is a privilege to have Ellen Kershaw leading our PTA, and Wynn Radford leading our Dads Club. These committed leaders are steadfast champions for our school and our children.
If you haven't already, please complete the school experience survey sent December 1st by way of district email. Your feedback is appreciated and will be helpful in continuing to make Hyer THE BEST school in town.
On behalf of the Hyer Staff and myself, we wish you and your family a joyful holiday season filled with peace, happiness, and well-deserved rest. Thank you for being such an integral part of our school community. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Warm regards,
Debbie
Debbie Burt
Principal Hyer Elementary
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This Week:
Next Week:
Coming up....
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| HOLIDAY PARTIES THIS FRIDAY! | |
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Winter Holiday class parties will take place on this Friday, December 19th. Party attendees will be limited to party volunteers. Each family may only have one volunteer per class. There will be other opportunities to attend parties and volunteer in the classroom.
Due to the limited volunteer opportunities, each family may only volunteer in their student’s class for one party.
Because this is also an early release day at 1:00 p.m., the school will not be having lunch time visitors that day, other than volunteers for cafeteria.
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Thank you for being considerate and giving everyone a chance to help out!
Times for the parties are as follows:
| | GIFT IDEAS FOR OUR HUSKY TEACHERS AND STAFF! | | |
Looking for the perfect gift for our amazing Hyer teachers and staff? Look no further! Our educators work tirelessly each day to inspire, support, and shape our children, and the holidays are a wonderful opportunity to show them just how much they mean to us.
We’ve put together a curated list of a few of their favorite things to make gift-giving simple, meaningful, and fun. Whether you’re hoping to surprise a teacher, brighten a staff member’s day, or simply share a token of appreciation, you’ll find plenty of thoughtful ideas.
Click below to explore their favorites and find the perfect way to say “thank you” for all they do!
| | THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE KC CLUB'S TOY DRIVE! | | |
The Toy Drive benefitting Brother Bill’s Helping Hand was a huge success! The KC Club Outreach Committee delivered 6 trunks full of toys and lots of joy to Brother Bill’s on Tuesday, December 9th. Students and chaperones enjoyed a brief tour and presentation on how the children receive the toys. We heard about the amazing Christmas event Brother Bill’s puts on for about 2,500 kids. They will have hot chocolate, snacks, a movie and pictures with Santa. Parents will secretly shop the toys and each child will receive 3 presents on Christmas morning they may not otherwise have. Amazing work donating toys and blessing the lives of so many children, Huskies!!!
To learn more about Brother Bill’s, please check out this link.
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Do you need some extra time for holiday shopping? Are you headed to any holiday gatherings? Coach Brosseau, Nurse Rather, and Mrs. Conklin will be hosting 5 DROP AND SHOP events!
Monday, December 22nd, 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Coach Brosseau & Nurse Rather
Tuesday, December 23rd, 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Coach Brosseau & Nurse Rather
Monday, December 29th, 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Coach Brosseau & Nurse Rather
Tuesday, December 30th, 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Coach Brosseau & Nurse Rather
Wednesday, December 31st, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Coach Brosseau & Mrs. Conklin
Drop and Shop sessions will include fun, games and a snack, $45 per session.
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| HUSKY SHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS! | | Get them before they're gone!! Perfect winter pajamas! | | 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.
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Parents and staff, this is a reminder that the School Experience Survey launched on Monday, Dec. 1st. The primary contact for each student should have received an email from a third-party administrator with a link to participate. If you don’t see it in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
In addition to parent feedback, we will also be gathering input from all teachers and students in grades 3–12. If you would like to opt your child out of the survey, please complete THIS form, print it, and send it to your child’s homeroom teacher. The opt-out form must be submitted by December 4th.
The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, Dec. 19th. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us recognize our strengths and identify areas for improvement. Thank you for your participation!
| | NEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD | | Click HERE for more information or to register. | | |
- The worker bees behind the scenes - our 1st semester was INCREDIBLY memorable and a legendary success! Our PTA Executive board - Megan Conlon, Amanda Robertson, Kelly Morgan, Caitlin Laughlin, Brittany Hunt, Misty Wall, Alyson Bell, and Ann Higginbottom. We are so blessed to have y'all leading the charge and making magic for our kids through events, fundraising, and planning
- Thank you Jen Melson for shopping and stocking the Teacher Lounge this semester to make sure our teachers are well-fed, energized, and appreciated!
- Thank you Kathryn Sontag for bringing in legendary speaker - Sissy Goff - to Hyer! We are so excited to host her and soak up her wisdom on parenting!
- Misty Wall and Alyson Bell - our number crunchers - y'all make it look so easy, and yet, it would do me in to have your job. Thank you for keeping track of every cent of PTA raised funds.
- And lastly, to our teachers & faculty - the women and men who make this school feel like "home" to all 477 students... words will never do justice to our gratefulness for you. Thank you for pouring out your heart, displaying patience and grace, celebrating our kids' individual uniqueness, and providing an educational environment for them to thrive. We know it can feel like a thankless job - but we are overwhelmed with gratitude for you! Enjoy the break!!
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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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