Dear Hyer Families,

Fall is such an exciting time, with the cooler weather (still waiting on this!), and so many fun activities over the next couple months. As we settle into the rhythm of the school year, you will see in the Husky Herald over the next few weeks that October brings several fun events, and many ways you can get involved in experiences to support our students, teachers and school.

Our incredible PTA and countless volunteers have spent hours and hours planning Bike Safety Week, concluding with our traditional Bike Rodeo - a Husky fall favorite! And of course, the biggest event of the year at Hyer, our Auction Party, Hyer Era! In addition to these iconic events, our precious PTA continues to provide catered luncheons and a snack bar each month for the staff. We are humbled and blessed by the generosity and time each PTA member gives to our school to make Hyer the loving community it is. 

We are so grateful for your continued support and involvement. Together, we can make this school year amazing for our students. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, me, or PTA President Ann Higginbottom.

Cheers to the beginning of fall at Hyer Elementary!

Kindly, 

Debbie

Debbie Burt, Principal  

YOUR HUSKY CALENDAR

This Week:

• October 1-October 4: Fall Book Fair
• October 2: Hyer Spirit Day - Wear your Hyer gear!

Next Week:

• October 7-October 11: Bike Safety Week
• October 10: Online Auction Begins
• October 11: Bike Rodeo; End of 1st Grading Period

Coming up....

• October 14: NO SCHOOL/ Professional Exchange Day/ Student Holiday
• October 15: NO SCHOOL/ Professional Exchange Day/ Student Holiday
• October 17: Online Auction Ends
• October 18: Hyer Era Auction Party at Dallas Country Club

VOLUNTEER FORMS!

HPISD loves it's volunteers!

Having issues with your volunteer badge? Before you can volunteer in HPISD, you need to fill out the two forms below.

Parent Volunteers are an invaluable and essential part of the success and efficient operation of the Highland Park Independent School District. The amount of parental involvement in Highland Park ISD is what makes our schools unique.

To volunteer, each parent must complete the Volunteer Registration and Consent Form and the background check prior to volunteering at any district activity (ie: Carnival, Food Service, Field Trips).

*REMINDER: Both forms must be completed by each person who plans to volunteer at any campus. Click the links below to fill out both forms.

ALL-STAR RIDERS, IT’S BIKE RODEO TIME!

Bike riding can be thrilling and fun, but being an All-Star rider means understanding the rules of the road so students (and parents) can ride safely around the neighborhood.

Hyer Bike Rodeo Week, October 7 – 11, will be filled with safety tips and include a BMX Trick Bike Show (Tuesday, October 8^th) for the entire school. Students will earn their All-Star Rider License and get to show off their knowledge as they hit the road at the All-Star Bike Rodeo on Friday, October 11^th!

First through fourth grade students will participate in the ride. Scooters are welcome too! Preschool and kindergarten students get to be our All-Star Spectators!

• 3rd Grade: 10:00am - 10:40am  
• 2nd Grade: 10:40am - 11:40am 
• 4th Grade: 11:40am - 12:20pm
• 1st Grade: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

The Bike Rodeo cannot go on without the help of parent volunteers, so please sign-up HERE to help ensure the All-Star riders have a great rodeo!

Big thank you to our Bike Rodeo sponsors!!

SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT PNO OCTOBER 4TH!

Join hosts Coach Brosseau and Mrs. Conklin for pizza, pjs and PNO fun from 6-10 PM this Friday, October 4th. 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!

BOOK FAIR STARTS THIS WEEK!!

We are excited to host our Fall Book Fair and partner with Literati again this year!

Come shop, fill your bookshelves, and support Hyer. There will be an amazing selection of books and stories for all ages and genres, and we know your child will be able to discover their next favorite read this fall! Hyer students will have the opportunity to shop during the school day, and parents are invited to shop alongside their child before and after school. The Book Fair will be in the Hyer library and will be open:

• Tuesday, 10/1: 7:30am-4:00pm
• Wednesday, 10/2: 7:30am-4:00pm
• Thursday, 10/3: 7:30am-4:00pm
• Friday, 10/4: 7:30am-12:00pm

Credit cards, Literati gift cards, and cash will be accepted forms of payment. Click HERE to visit our book fair homepage, shop online or purchase a Literati gift card for your child to use to shop! Come support your child's reading and our school!

BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WEEK!

We hope your kiddos are planning on finding some amazing books this fall! We would love to have Hyer parents volunteer at our Book Fair.

Please click the link below to sign up for a shift.

If you have any questions, please contact the Library Chair, Bren Underwood.

KC CLUB PET FOOD DRIVE STARTS NEXT MONDAY!

The 4th Grade KC Club (Kindness and Compassion Club) is kicking off its first community service project of the year! The club will be collecting UNOPENED dog and cat food, treats, and bath towels to donate to Operation Kindness. Operation Kindness is a pioneer in Texas for assisting animals in need of veterinary care, companionship and, most of all, a home. 

The food drive begins Monday, October 7th and will continue through Thursday, October 17th. Donation bins will be located in the hallways and at the Caruth entrance.

KC Club members are very enthusiastic about helping cats and dogs in this lifesaving animal shelter, as well as having the pet food bank re-stocked and ready for the fall. Thank you in advance for your generous donations. Please contact Community Service Chair Katrina Bolin  with any questions.

HYER BUILDS CHARACTER WITH PURPOSEFULL PEOPLE CURRICULUM

We are excited to continue encouraging and celebrating our students as they build character throughout their elementary years. Research tells us that it is not grades or IQ scores that make us most successful, but instead the ability to “fail forward” - to develop resilience and persevere even when things get tough. 

Each elementary campus will continue using the PurposeFULL people curriculum to focus on 9 different character traits throughout the year with lessons and activities tailored to individual grade levels. In the classroom, our teachers will be integrating conversations and activities to emphasize the importance of skills like Responsibility, Gratitude, Empathy, Perseverance, Honesty, Cooperation, Courage, and Creativity. Classes will also spend time with Ms. Thompson once a month to focus more in depth on these character traits. Our goal is to teach these young people to connect with one another more thoughtfully and skillfully and to work together to solve problems. 

In the month of SEPTEMBER, we are focusing on RESPECT! Please contact Linde Thompson, Hyer Counselor, with any questions about the program.

HYER ERA AUCTION TICKETS!

Hyer Family, Its time to get down and groovy at Hyer Era Auction!! Tickets now available to buy. Click HERE to purchase!

HYER AUCTION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

No Matter the Decade, It’s our Hyer Era!



October 18, 2024

Dallas Country Club

Click HERE to volunteer! 

Be sure to follow @hyer_auction on Instagram for all things Auction. 

Contact Katey Plummer or Jayna Dubose if you would like to become a sponsor, donate items, or have any questions. 

SAVE THE DATE! SPIRIT DAY WEDNESDAY, OCT 2nd!

Wear your favorite Husky gear and show your Hyer pride on Spirit Day next Wednesday, October 2nd! In need of more Hyer shorts, skorts, sweatshirts or tees? Visit the Husky Shop to purchase new items.

Open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 to 7:50 AM!

❤️ WE CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER AT HYER! ❤️

Living in this community, which we lovingly call Hyer, we hope you feel seen, known, and supported. 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. Please email Mary Chaney Spencer or Ann Higginbottom if any of these resources might be a blessing to your family or a family you know at Hyer. 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. 

NEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD

A big thank you to those who participated in the Fall Gift Committee last week! Hyer parents and teacher representatives met to approved PTA funds towards specific and recurring needs at our school. Thank you to our Gift Committee Chair, Ellen Kershaw, and all those who participated: Kelly Morgan, Patty Georgeadis, Misty Wall, Julie Meyer, Julie Gonzalez, Kelli Park, Megan Conlon, Amanda Robertson, Becca Stimmel, Katey Plummer, Jayna Dubose, Caitlin Laughlin, Olivia Howe, Jennifer Cardwell, Jennifer Melson, Brooke Messer and Lauren Palmer. And thank you teachers for joining us: Lindsey Estill, Ashley Fossier, Sydney Brandon and Principal Burt!

The Friday night Tailgate was a huge success, thanks to our awesome Dad’s Club and Hyer Preschool Association! Thank you, Thomas Laughlin and Lauren Diebel — and all of your Dad’s Club and HPA teams — for hosting such a fun event to kick off the weekend!

Thank you, Casey Hanna and Brooke Messer, for another wonderful Teacher Appreciation lunch on Friday!

STAY CONNECTED