Originally delivered on 3/23/2026 10:30 am

SUBJECT: Tails from the Bark Side - 3/23/26

THIS WEEK AT HICKS

TODAY

  • The last chance to grab a Husky Hustle Shirt (youth and adult sizes available) $15 in the office! Youth shirts are a dry-fit material - perfect for a run! Adult shirts are cotton. 

TOMORROW (Tuesday): 

  • It's the HUSKY HUSTLE!
    You can get ALL of the details (how to come watch, what to expect when you get there, etc) on this page!

  • Robotics Informational Meeting: For 3rd & 4th grade parents only - learn more about HCE's Robotics program and what it takes to be on the team. Join on ZOOM at 4 PM. (Meeting ID: 846 0359 1429, password 325413)

Wednesday:

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

  • The first day of Wednesday After School programs (Session 4).

Thursday:  

  • Join us for a trip around the world! It's the HCE TALENT SHOWCome support your classmates, or get inspired to plan your act for next year! Tickets are $10 each - 7 PM in the Large MPR. Brought to you by the PTO
    • You can also pick up a mini bouquet to celebrate your favorite performer(s) ... or your wife, or your bestie... $10 each and proceeds support our Robotics team! Deadline to order is tonight at 11:59 PM. 

    • Able to help us backstage while the show is going on (6:30 - 8 PM)? We'd love a few volunteers to help set the stage between acts and wrangle performers! Contact events@hickscanyon.org if you can help!

  • The final fundraising deadline for the Husky Hustle.The totals recorded by 11:59 PM will determine:
    • Final charms deliveries 
    • RAFFLE PRIZE tickets (make a plan for your raffle strategy here!) 
    • Top class in each grade wins an ice pop party! 
    • Top class in the WHOLE SCHOOL gets an ice pop party, front row seats at the BMX show in April, and $100 for the teacher to spend on Scholastic Books!

  • TPSF Golf Tournament. While Golf is sold out - there are still tickets available for the evening reception - which includes a pretty fabulous silent... all supporting Tustin schools! You can also bid on auction items from home! 

Friday:

  • Crazy Hair Day! (Spirit Day hosted by the Student Council)

  • Kick off Spring Break with a treat from Kona Ice! They will be at the front of school at dismissal (from 1:50 until 3:15 PM) - $5 each and proceeds supports our Robotics team and their upcoming trip to Worlds!  

And then it's SPRING BREAK! We'll see you back at school on Monday, April 6th! 



Husky Happenings
ALL ABOUT HUSKY HUSTLE PRIZES

The fundraising deadline for all incentives is THIS THURSDAY at 11:59 PM!

  • Charms deliveries will happen this week for donations received through last night (Sunday). Please understand there is no set day for volunteer visits for each class - we'll do our best to reach every class by Friday! We'll do the final charms delivery for donations received this week after Spring Break!

  • Our RAFFLE PRIZES are published!Check out the Flipbook to make your raffle strategy! Raffle tickets will be distributed AFTER spring break - more details to come then -  but here's HOW you earn tickets: 
    • EVERY student gets one ticket as a freebie. 
    • Earn another ticket when you hit $25 in fundraising
    • Earn 3 more tickets when you reach $100... and 3 more tickets for every $100 raised after that!

  • Reach $500 between Feb 26 - March 24: Choose a book from our Treasure Box during the raffle visit! (Students who reached this level prior to Feb 26 received a gift card to the Book Fair) 

  • Reach $750 by March 24: Get a 2025-2026 HCE Yearbook! (No need to buy one!)

  • Reach $1,000: Get a $25 gift card to the Husky Gear store!


CLASS COMPETITIONS: 

  • Top class in each grade wins an ice pop party! 
  • Top class in the WHOLE SCHOOL gets an ice pop party, front row seats at the BMX show in April, and $100 for the teacher to spend on Scholastic Books! 


More information on prizes and incentives can be found on our Husky Hustle Page

Hustle Award - Challenge #7 Winners!

Congratulations to MRS. CRUZ'S 1st grade class for winning the 7th Hustle Challenge Award! They had the biggest jump in fundraising in the past week - $2,564!! - earning them the trophy and goodie bags for each student from ANTHILL shopNplay!

It's now a race to the finish for our class competitions! The deadline is THIS THURSDAY at 11:59 PM to determine our top classes! 

  • Top class in each grade wins an ice pop party! 
  • Top class in the WHOLE SCHOOL gets an ice pop party, front row seats at the BMX show in April, and $100 for the teacher to spend on Scholastic Books! 

Did you catch the Hustle Report to see more updates in the Howl last Friday? You can see the whole series of HUSTLE REPORT videos here!

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