School Breakfast/Lunch Information A healthy breakfast is offered each morning from 7:30 – 8:00 for $1.50. Lunch will cost $2.25.  Beginning the first day of school, students who are not eligible for free or reduced meals and who do not have money to pay for their meals will be served an alternate meal. The alternate meal will consist of a peanut butter wafer and a carton of white milk. 

 

The school day begins at 8:15 and ends at 2:43. There are many opportunities for students to participate in a variety of after school activities. Students should listen carefully to the daily bulletin for announcements regarding clubs, classes and clinics. For safety reasons, if your child is not participating in a school sponsored activity, we must ask that your child leave campus by 3:00.

Please watch for information regarding PTA membership and volunteer opportunities. Remember that, in addition to being a wonderful support for Hughes and our local schools, a strong PTA is a strong voice for children at the state and national levels as well. Please join! Welcome to incoming PTA president Laura Zellerbach!

I am pleased to introduce a new after school program to Hughes students and parents! The International Center for Education and Sports (ICES) will offer an after school program here at Hughes at no cost to the school or to parents. The program includes academic support, enrichment and recreation and will be offered every day from 2:48 – 6:00. Please watch for application information at the beginning of the school year.

 

We will continue the implementation of our school uniform policy. Adherence to the uniform policy is required for attendance at Hughes. There is no doubt that the uniform policy reduces student misbehavior and allows us to focus on providing a meaningful instructional program for all students. Thank you for your support of our efforts to provide a safe and orderly environment. 

 

Students must wear a solid light blue, navy or white collared shirt. Note: Plaids, stripes or other designs will not be allowed.            

 

Navy blue pants, shorts or skirts will be permitted. Blue jeans may be worn provided they are in good condition and free of logos and designs. Students may not wear sweat pants or athletic wear. 

 

Only solid white, blue, gray and black sweaters, sweatshirts and jackets will be allowed as outerwear. These items must be logo free. Only white or blue undershirts may be worn.

 

Thursday, August 27                  School office opens

Thursday, September 3             New Student Orientation

Monday, August 31                   Admissions Day - School closed

Monday, September 7                Labor Day – School closed

Wednesday, September 9           First day of school – minimum day – 1:20 dismissal

*Tuesday, September 22        Back to School Night – minimum day – 1:20 dismissal

*this date is earlier than the Back to School Night at most middle schools

 

If after contacting the child’s teacher, you have questions or concerns about academics or behavior support regarding your Hughes student, please contact the following administrators:

6^th grade           Mr. Buggs

7^th grade           Ms. Laffiche

8^th grade           Mr. Borja

 

For counseling concerns, please contact:

Last name beginning with A-L              Ms. Koga

Last name beginning with M-Z               Ms. Pim

 

We look forward to a smooth start of school. Students, please come prepared to work hard and establish the organizational skills necessary for a successful school year. Parents, please call the school office with any questions you may have. We will see you soon!

 

Sincerely,

 

Monica Daley

Principal