Welcome to Husky Happenings!

Check back often to see updates to our monthly calendars!

Events listed are for students/families of ALL grades (TK-5) unless specifically listed.

EVERY Monday (all year long): Yogurtland is available after school (starting at 2:50 PM) - $5 for a treat - and 20% goes to support the PTO! Find them near the Small MPR (under the clock/marquee tower).

OCTOBER

October Community Support Event:

Operation Be Kind's "Trunk or Treat" event! Our "HCE Community Programs" Team is excited to announce our first event of the year: The Operation Be Kind "Trunk or Treat" - a partnership with ICEC. We'll be helping to set up and host the organization's Trunk or Treat event on October 24th. Click here for more info! Please note: this is NOT an event for HCE students to trick-or-treat. We are volunteering for ICEC's event for children with special needs.

Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16

Registration is open for Session 2 of Wednesday After School Programs. Please note that registration closes Friday, October 16 and late adds will NOT be accommodated. Session 2 begins October 21.
Conference Week for grades K-5 - MINIMUM DAY ALL WEEK! Your student's teacher will be in touch to schedule your conference appointment. (TK.. your conference week is Nov 2-6.. you have a NORMAL schedule this week).

Thursday, October 15

GIRLS' DANCE! Join us for an Evening Under the Stars in this magical night just for our favorite little ladies and their trusted adult! 6 PM in the Large MPR. Brought to you by the PTO

Friday, October 16

Registration closes for Session 2 of Wednesday After School Programs. Late adds will NOT be accommodated.

Wednesday, October 21

Team Kids Kickoff (Grades 4&5)
Kona Ice on campus at dismissal! They'll be there from 12:40 PM through 3 PM... stop by to grab a treat! A portion of each purchase will support the PTO!

Sunday, October 25

Deadline for birthday Marquee Greetings for November birthdays. Late adds will NOT be accommodated.

Monday, October 26 - Thursday, October 29

Red Ribbon Week

Wednesday, October 28

You can wear costumes to school!
- No masks, costume accessories or weapons
- Shoes must be comfortable and school-appropriate
- Students must be able to sit/move easily in their costume
- PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN ANY CANDY OR TREATS TO SHARE with classmates.
- No 1st-5th grade parents on campus, please. (TK and K have Halloween events - watch for info from your teachers).

Thursday, October 29

Spirit Day! Wear Black and Orange!

Friday, October 30

NO SCHOOL!

Saturday, October 31

Halloween!

Sunday, November 1

It's DINO DASH Day! This event is put on by Tustin Public Schools Foundation - and $10 from each HCE student/family registration goes RIGHT BACK TO HCE! Just make sure to write in Hicks Canyon Elementary when you REGISTER!

On event morning - meet us at 8:30 AM in front of Dick's Sporting Goods for a big HCE team photo! (The 2k event starts at 9 AM. 5K runners start at 8 AM... so just run SUPER fast to meet us!) :)

It's the deadline to register for Harvest Cup (Soccer) with Tournament of Champions (Grades 3-5).

Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 6

TK Conference Week! MINIMUM DAY ALL WEEK for TK students! Your student's teacher will be in touch to schedule your conference appointment. (Grades K-5... this does NOT apply to you... you already had conference week... you have normal dismissal times all week).

Wednesday, November 4

The 2nd Art Masters Assembly of the year (Grades K-5)... featuring the works of Miro. It's never too late to get involved with this program... learn more on our Art Masters page.

Friday, November 6

Makeup Picture Day. Didn't nail it on the first try... or missed the first picture day? Everyone deserves a second chance!

Wednesday, November 11

NO SCHOOL! Veterans' Day

Friday, November 13

Coffee with Admin: 8:45 AM in the Small MPR. Join Mrs. Vela and Mrs. Fitch for this special edition of "Coffee with Admin"... we'll be taking small group tours into classrooms to see Reading and Math in action from TK-5th grade! Please note that strollers and younger siblings are not able to attend this session as guests will be visiting classrooms. Thank you for understanding!
PTO meeting: 10:00 AM (or immediately following Coffee with Admin) in the Small Multipurpose Room (you must check in at the front office before heading to the meeting) or call in using Google Meet. Get all the details. ALL families invited - this is not a Board/Committee-only meeting... come join us and hear what PTO is up to!

Tuesday, November 17