Hixson Highlights - August 28, 2015


From the Principal, Dr. Smith...

What a wonderful start to 2015-2016!  Week two at Hixson has brought much fun and excitement in our classes and many unique and wonderful opportunities to learn.  Here are some of our highlights:

  • Rachel's Challenge sent a shirt to one of our students who has been advocating to bring back the Rachel's Challenge assembly.  Our counselor Mrs. Bodi presented this shirt with a special message from our friends at Rachel's Challenge.  You can help bring this amazing program back to Hixson by participating in our yearly Trivia Night on October 3rd (see below)
  • Our students are finding successes in their learning everywhere we look!  Teachers are differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, and the use of our 1:1 Chromebooks across our classrooms is allowing teachers to meet student needs in extremely effective and unprecedented ways!!  
    • Thank you again to our PTO, staff, and district for your help in making our instructional dreams for students a REALITY!!!
  • After School Activities begin on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015.  Students may participate in one activity per day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15- 4:00pm.  A list of activities is posted on our website http://hixson.webster.k12.mo.us/pages/Hixson Go to the PARENTS tab and click on the drop down AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 
    • Please ensure your child has a ride or a way home promptly at 4:00 pm, as there is no supervision after 4 for students.  A reminder that the WG Rec center is available for students for a small fee for supervision after 4:00 pm.  Thank you for your cooperation.
  • 7th grade parents: DUKE TIP program information:  please go to  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LDrolOac2wKYYCT-CLuV-3pcfoLy8v9qo2vwdG2TQqw/edit?usp=sharing for more information from our gifted teacher, Mrs. Gavin

Hixson Trivia Night and Silent Auction - October 3

Start organizing your table for our annual trivia night and silent auction! This year, we have moved trivia night to the fall. Proceeds from this year's event will be used to bring the Rachel's Challenge program back to Hixson. For more information and to register your table of 8, please click here.


Thank you for your support and encouragement of your children.  We look forward to our continued partnership!

Please let me know if I can be of help to you or your child in any way.  Feel free to email, call, or schedule a visit- my door is always open!

Sincerely,
Dr. Smith
smith.stacie@wgmail.org