Dear Hickory Tree Families,

Thank you for another wonderful week at Hickory Tree! We are so grateful for your support and for attending our first awards ceremony of the school year. It was such a joy to celebrate the amazing Quarter 1 accomplishments of our students. We are already seeing tremendous growth as students take ownership of their learning and set new goals, and we look forward to recognizing even more Hawks during our Quarter 2 awards!

Don't forget that our quarter 1 report cards went home with students yesterday (10/24) and are also posted in the Focus Parent Portal.

Report cards are a great opportunity to sit down with your child and reflect on their progress so far. Ask them what they are proud of and where they see opportunities for growth. Partner with your child’s teacher to set clear goals and expectations for Quarter 2. Remember, Varsity Tutoring is available to all Hickory Tree students free of charge—a great way to get extra support in areas of need.

As always, thank you for being such an incredible support to our school, our staff, our teachers, and most importantly, our students! It's takes a village, and we are thankful to have each of you as part of the HTES village!

Have a great weekend Hawk Families! See you ready for learning on Monda morning as we wrap up the month of October!

With gratitude,

Ms. Miller and Ms. Vargas

These past two weeks, students completed their most recent STAR progress monitoring assessments in reading and math. These assessments show both proficiency levels and growth since the beginning of the school year. Please take a few minutes to talk with your child about their results:

Our teachers are reviewing this data with students and making plans to ensure continued growth leading into the PM2 state assessment in December. With your support at home and our strong teaching in the classroom, we know our Hawks will soar!

If you have not already done so....Please take a moment to talk with your child about the following:

Every week, we see so many amazing things happening in classrooms that it’s hard to choose just a few to share! Here are some highlights from this week’s “Brewtiful Moments” at The Tree:

These moments are just a snapshot of the incredible teaching and learning happening at Hickory Tree each and every day. We are so proud of our teachers for their dedication, creativity, and commitment to helping every Hawk soar!

Thank you for attending our first annual Multicultural night this past week. It was incredible to see the support from each of you and to celebrate the diversity that makes up Hickory Tree Elementary. Students did an incredible job showcasing their work and performances. Thank you to all who came out to help, support, and share a bit about your culture with us. Together, we are an unstoppable community!

This Thursday, we are celebrating our students who were nominated by their teacher as "Hawk of the Month!: Invitations were sent home on Friday with important details and a QR code for registration.

👉 VERY IMPORTANT: Families must complete the QR code registration on the invitation. This is required for safety and security. Only registered guests (max. 2 per child) will be permitted to attend, and IDs will be checked upon entry.

Please arrive at 8:35am for an 8:45am start. We ask that you park in the back and be prepared to sign in with your ID. When we are ready to start the ceremony, you will be escorted to the cafeteria. The ceremony will honor the students with award and then allow time for you to sit with your student while they enjoy a breakfast treat. We must clear out the cafeteria by 9:45am to begin lunches at 10am. Please only plan to attend if you received an invite. Reach out to your child's teacher with questions.

See the attached calendar for more