Originally delivered on 8/25/2025 10:23 am

SUBJECT: Tails from the Bark Side - 8/25/25

THIS WEEK AT HICKS

Tuesday: 

Wednesday: 

Thursday: 

  • English Language Learner Parents: ELAC information meeting (Small MPR) 3-4 PM
    Snacks and Child Care provided

  • 5th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts - RSVP required (practice times will be T/Th 3 - 3:45 PM) 

Friday: 

  • MINIMUM DAY


ALL WEEK: 


As always - visit Husky Happenings for the look ahead! 

Brought to you by the PTO
Coffee with the Principal

Friday was a busy morning! We kicked off with our inaugural "Coffee with the Principal" event - hosting parents for coffee and donuts, and a chat with Mrs. Vela!

She discussed some great topics: attendance (including independent study, what counts as "unexcused" and more), curriculum changes this year (where Mrs. Neliigan took us through both the Math and English Language Arts programs) and we had time for a great Q&A with our attendees! We're already looking forward to the next hang (stay tuned for dates). 

Here are the slides from Friday's chat. 

PTO Kickoff Meeting

Energized from our coffee- we rolled right in to our first PTO meeting of the year! We introduced our board members, approved this year's budget, shared some "new" events and programs for this year, and discussed the measures in place to set us up for success even beyond this year! Then we got into our programs and events, sharing what's to come, and how to get involved. You can see the meeting agenda here, and watch for minutes to be posted on our documents page.

Missed the meeting? You can learn a bit more about the board and committees here and see lots of opportunities to volunteer with us - these are updated consistently throughout the year! 

Volunteer Opportunities are underway!

So many ways to get involved - in-school opportunities, at-home jobs - the list is updated weekly!

Spotlight on a few coming up:

- Best way to be IN your child's class: Art Masters

- Best event to help before work: Donuts with Loved Ones 

- Best event to take the lead for your first time: Walk to School Day or Dino Dash Liaison

- Best "at-home" gigs: Earn and Learn Receipt Entry or Yearbook Lead

Remember: All of these events have been done before - and we have the tools to make sure you are a success. You won't be starting from zero - and our structure is set up so that every volunteer role has support and guidance!

Volunteer Here
Husky Buddies INCOMING!
  • Husky backpack buddies and bonus incentives are being delivered to teacher mailboxes DAILY! Please note that the PTO can not control when the teacher distributes the buddies to the students. Please allow for at least two days after joining to follow up with our membership team. :)

  • Did you join as a Husky Pro ($300) or Husky Champion ($500) member? You have received an email with a request for your additional incentive(s) - just let us know and we'll get that out to you!  

  • Not yet a member? JOIN US - at whatever level works best for your family!
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