Hickory Tree families,

As we move deeper into the second semester, and wrap of Quarter 3, we are incredibly proud of the focus, resilience, and growth we are seeing across campus. Classrooms are buzzing with meaningful instruction, collaborative learning, and students taking greater ownership of their academic progress.

Our teachers have continued to engage in intentional data conversations focused on student growth, targeted supports, and ensuring every child is moving forward. While that work happens behind the scenes, the impact is very visible with stronger small group instruction, clearer learning goals, and purposeful practice tailored to student needs.

We are in a critical stretch of the school year. Every instructional minute counts, and student attendance along with the partnership between school and home truly makes the difference. When students know that both their teachers and their families are aligned in high expectations and support, we see confidence grow and achievement soar.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Tree family.

With gratitude,

Ms. Miller and Ms. Vargas

Every school day counts. When students are absent, they miss direct instruction, guided practice, and important peer collaboration. Even a few missed days can impact learning momentum.

Strong attendance builds strong habits — and strong results.

We continue to reinforce our SOAR expectations across campus — in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and beyond. Respectful behavior, responsibility, and safety are non-negotiables.

When students make positive choices, learning thrives for everyone.

Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and commitment to our students. Together, we will finish this year strong.

🌳🦅 The Tree is a Kind Place to Be — and a Strong Place to Learn!

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing school counselors, Ms. Bowen and Ms. George, in collaboration with our PTA for hosting a truly special Kindness Night this past week. The evening was filled with joy, collaboration, and meaningful family connections.

Families rotated through several engaging stations, including:

The laughter, teamwork, and thoughtful conversations throughout the evening reminded us why Hickory Tree is such a special place. When families and schools work together to build character, the impact goes far beyond the classroom.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this beautiful event!

We need your partnership in addressing an important matter regarding restroom behavior.

Recently, we have experienced vandalism and misuse of our student bathrooms, including:

We will be reviewing restroom expectations with students at school and increasing supervision and monitoring outside the bathroom hallways. However, we kindly ask that you also speak with your child about appropriate restroom use.

Students need to understand that vandalism is not harmless behavior. It damages our school environment, creates unsafe conditions, and can result in serious consequences, including financial responsibility for repairs.

Our goal is not punishment — it is responsibility. We want students to take pride in their school and understand that maintaining a clean, safe campus is part of being a Hawk.

Thank you for helping by reinforcing these expectations at home.

The school-home connection is one of the strongest predictors of student success.

Students should be logging into Progress Learning nightly to practice skills they need additional support with. Repeated practice over time — especially on previously learned skills — builds:

Teachers are also sending home resources aligned to classroom instruction. When students consistently use these tools, we see tremendous growth.

Ownership matters. When students understand their data, track their progress, and take responsibility for improvement, they thrive — not just this year, but in middle school, high school, and beyond.