By: Selena Buchanan, Clara Boykin, Chloe Sintikakis

Time Just Flew Right By

     Houston Upper Elementary just took their state tests and it seems that the time just flew right by.  We all are now finished with our state tests and almost finished with school, but state tests are not what school is all about.  Sure state tests play a big role, but school is not just about that.  It is also about the learning that leads up to it.  We have all done a great deal of learning this year and we are sure we will next year as well.

Ready for the SUMMER!!!

     I am sure we are all ready for the summer, and you are in luck because summer is just a few days away.  Your teachers will miss you, and you will miss them also.  Teachers need a small break from having all of those kids around, and the students think they need a break from learning (though they have a break every weekend).  We just wanted to wish everyone good luck next year and  have a great summer!!

Fun Day at Topper Zone

HUES took all the students with perfect attendance for the month of November to the Topper Zone.  By recognizing students with perfect attendance, HUES reinforces that strong attendance habits are valued. 

HUES named National School of Distinction

National Beta announces Houston Upper Elementary as a 2017-2018 National School of Distinction! This award is an honor for Beta Chapters striving towards academic achievement, exemplary character, demonstrated leadership and service to others and who increase their membership by ten or more percent. Pictured are the 4th and 5th graders, shown with their sponsor, Lysbeth Parker. HUES recently inducted 61 students into the Jr. Beta Club for a total of 93 students.

Hurricane Relief Project

The Houston Upper Elementary Jr. Beta Club is sponsoring a hurricane relief drive. Many families have been devastated by the recent storms, and we would like to give a helping hand. The devastation is overwhelming. There are some who lost all of their material possessions, including their homes.  We have reached out to people in the Houston, TX area who have been affected to ask for advice on the items that are most needed.

We are asking for donations of the following items:

• Shampoo

• Soap

• Toothpaste

• Toothbrushes

• Deodorant

• Hand sanitizer

• Toilet paper

• Laundry detergent

• Cleaning supplies

• School supplies (pencils, paper, folders, markers etc…)

If you are able to support our relief drive, please send any of the above items with your child from now until September 29th.  If your child is unable to carry your donations, please feel free to deliver them to our school office.

Thank you in advance for your contribution.

New Faces at HUES

Please join us in welcoming the following new staff members to Houston Upper Elementary:

Hope Stantz ~  Librarian

Haley Ard ~ 3^rd  Language Arts

Hanna Warn ~ 3^rd  Math/Science

Laura Pepper ~  5^th Grade

Linda Cousins ~ 4^th  Math/Science

Emily Porter ~  Speech

HUES’s Third Grade "Reading Gate" Is A Success

Congratulations to Houston Upper Elementary Third Graders for a superb job on the 3^rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment. HUES third graders had a passing rate of 98.1 percent this year which is the highest percentage of the last three years. Houston School District had the 4th highest passing percentage in the state!

HUES would like to thank the third grade parents for their support.   Special thanks to the third grade reading teachers: Mrs. Angela McFarland, Mrs. Lori Moore, Mrs. Morgan Moss, Mr. Nathan Newell, and Mr. Rimmer; and the RtI Coordinator/ Interventionist, Mrs. Rebecca Wortham, for all their hard work and effort in helping these students to be successful.

Accelerated Reader Awards Program

National Beta Week

HUES Jr. Beta Club will participate in National Beta Week during the week of March 6-10, 2017.

        "Make Your Mark" Monday

Students are encouraged to write on a "make your mark poster" to document how they have made a positive mark on the school, in the community, or with friends/family.

       “Tell About It” Tuesday

Students will share and learn what Beta is all about.

       “Work With Others” Wednesday

Students are encouraged to help others out at home, school, and in the community.

       “Think About Growth” Thursday

Students will make a personal growth plan. Students are encouraged to do what it takes to achieve their goal.

       “Feature Beta Spirit” Friday

The National Beta Club colors are gold and black. Students are asked to wear black, gold, or yellow to show “Beta Spirit”.

S.H.O.P Expo at HUES

This coming Friday, November 18, 2016 is the annual S.H.O.P. (Students Helping Others Planet wide) Expo at the HUES gym from 10-2.  We are raising money to help our local chapter of Dream Riders Biking for Children.  The students have already participated in a can drive, and the United Blood Services blood mobile will be at the school on Friday.

HUES New Staff