9/27 Newsletter

Don't forget that school will be closed on Monday.  We look forward to seeing your student on Tuesday. 

Tuesday is also picture day!

Please continue to review our ROAR expectations at home so that your student comes to school each day set up for success.

Ready to learn

Own your behavior

Always safe

Respectful and responsible

All toys should be left at home.  These become a distraction in class and around the building.

If your child is missing a jacket, sweatshirt, or water bottle, have them check the lost and found, located across from the front office.

Our megablast fundraiser is running now until October 2.  Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the PTA and the school to fund various classroom projects, ROAR store incentives, House celebrations, and more!  

Prizes are given throughout the fundraiser as valid emails are entered.  

Click here to register.

As we move into the start of the school year, HCPS would like to make families aware of the potential for Remote Learning Days.  These are specific days where student learning is not possible in our buildings due to a variety of reasons such as inclement weather, building maintenance, or other environmental factors.

The Division of Learning has provided teachers with instructional packets for students in Prek through 5th grade.  If your child’s teacher is unable to provide assignments prior to the announcement of a Remote Learning Day, students will have the ability to utilize the instructional packet found within your child’s permanent “Take Home” folder throughout the duration our district is closed.

Parents/Guardians, you can help us as the year moves along by ensuring this packet remains in your child’s “Take Home” folder.   If you find that the instructional packet has been damaged or lost, please contact your child’s teacher for a replacement.  

These packets will be going home this week with the students and should stay in their yellow folders.

Our students have been learning about Fat Bear Week in library and we will celebrate with a spirit Day: Wear Brown on September 30! 🐻

Students are invited to wear brown to school and show their bear spirit as we cheer on some of nature's biggest and healthiest bears. It's a fun way to learn about wildlife, conservation, and the amazing journey bears take to prepare for winter. We can't wait to see our school filled with brown bear pride!

9/28 Monday-no school

9/29 Tuesday-1st/3rd

9/30 Wednesday-none

10/1 Thursday- 2nd

10/2 Friday-4th and 5th

We will be opening up our ROAR store for students to trade in their points for prizes and need volunteers to help assist.  This will happen on Wednesdays from 7:20-8:00 by the cafeteria, beginning October 7.  Click here to sign up to volunteer.

Want to recognize a staff member for something amazing they did?  Fill out this form linked here.  These will be shared weekly with staff. 

The William & Mary Center for Gifted Education is excited to share our upcoming Fall 2026 Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP) opportunities. 

Our upcoming program dates are:

SEP offers engaging, academically challenging courses designed to encourage students to explore their interests, think creatively, and learn alongside other students who share their enthusiasm for learning.

Membership will be $5 and you can click here to join now.

Want to help out in the cafeteria as a volunteer during lunch? Click the link below to sign up. Make sure you have completed the online volunteer form.

Want to support the PTA?! When you order Marco's pizza, enter COUGARS and a portion goes back to the PTA.