Welcome to the new school year, Hickory Hounds! We are so excited to have everyone back on campus and look forward to a wonderful year ahead!

What is the PTA?

PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association and its purpose is to help the school provide extra resources for the children by bringing together families and teachers and working towards a common goal. We provide enrichment activities, fundraisers, and social events for families and students throughout the year, too. They're great ways to connect with our Hound community and have fun while helping our school!

Please visit hickorypta.net to learn more about the PTA.

Our Newsletter

This is our PTA newsletter; in it you'll receive information about upcoming events and fundraisers so you can stay involved at Hickory.

Note: This newsletter does not replace official Hickory or district news. Please make sure you're signed up for email notifications in PowerSchool so you don't miss out on TUSD emails or messages from our principal, Mrs. Mabery.

Welcome Packets
Due to COVID restrictions, we had to do things a little differently this year. Instead of holding an in-person registration day, we've included all the information you need in a welcome packet. Students will receive this packet on the first day of school—so be sure to check their backpacks!

Important Back-to-School Information & Links

Here is a link to the slide deck from the August 20th Parent Information Meeting. It's full of great information you might want to have handy for the start of school! And, if you missed the live Zoom presentation, the recording is available on YouTube.

• Back to School Presentation. Click here
• Back to School Meeting (Friday,  8/20). Click the video link below. 

Teacher Assignments and PowerSchool Registration

Visit PowerSchool using your "Parent Account" and complete the "Annual Online Registration" under TUSD resources to make sure you're all set for fall. Be sure to update everything—including your Emergency Contacts—so you're ready for Thursday.

You must complete your PowerSchool registration to see your Teacher Assignments, which will be posted Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m.

First Day of School

Have your COVID-19 Daily Symptom Checker (green screen) ready for check-in. Each child will need their own confirmation screen.

Since you'll need to use it every day, we recommend adding the link to your phone's home screen to keep it handy. Simply navigate to the link, click the share button and choose "Add to Home Screen." If you do not have a smartphone, you can use the paper waiver instead.

Welcome Incoming Kinders and New Students!

Kinder families can say their goodbyes at gate #4 (see image above). It will open at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday. (Kinder pick up will be @ 11:59 a.m. this Thursday and Friday.) All other students (grades 1-5) can cay their goodbyes at gates #1, #2, #3 or #5. They will open at 8:30 a.m. 

Don't worry, your little ones are in good hands! Teachers and staff will be there to help guide them to their new classrooms. We recommend writing the name of your child's teacher on a slip of paper to help them get where they're going more easily!

PTA will also be present at the front gates to help anyone who needs assistance.

AmazonSmile

Still need to do a little back to school shopping?

Consider shopping at smile.amazon.com and making "Hickory Elementary School PTA CA" your Smile charity of choice for the month of September while you shop for last minute back to school supplies or help teachers fulfill their classroom wish lists. Amazon automatically donates 0.5% of your eligible Charity List purchases to Hickory—at no extra cost to you. Special thanks to all those who have already signed up!

Spread the word to families and friends near and far, as it has truly made an impact.  THANK YOU!

Last but certainly not least, our teachers and staff would like to welcome all of our new and returning families to Hickory! We look forward seeing you on campus. Have a wonderful start of school and we'll be in touch again soon.

--PTA will be at school Thursday morning if you need assistance.

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Another Very Special Welcome to the
Incoming 2021-2022 Hickory PTA Board:

President: Sunny Joo

1st VP (Programs): Christina Choi

2nd VP (Fundraising): Mary Ishida

3rd VP (Volunteers): Vidya Yakkundi

4th VP (Communications): Sara Romero

Treasurer: Winnie Nguyen

Recording Secretary: Shivani Kraus

Auditor: Liv Yuki

Financial Secretary: Liana Osborne (Pending Ratification)

Historian: Keri Kaba-Dien

Learn more about us on our website!

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill  

GO Hickory Hounds - Let's Do This!!
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