Save The Date!

• Warm Reminder -  Please contact Ms. Maggie the day your student is absent and the reason why. Thank you!

• Linked HTeX 25-26 Calendar

• May 15: Mental Wellness Month - Wear Green

• May 18-22: HTeX Spring Exhibition Window (Grade level teachers will email details)

• May 25: Memorial Day - No School

• May 27: Field Day

• June 5: 9am-11:30am Talent Show

• June 9: Kinder Promotion 10:00am-10:45am @ HTePL Gym

• June 10:  Last Day of School

  • 5th Grade Clapout at HTeX at 12:00pm 

  • 5th Grade Promotion 12:30pm-1:30pm @ HTePL Gym

  • Minimum Day Dismissal @ 12:45pm

• Summer Camp Dates:

  • June 22–26 

  • June 29–July 3            

  • July 6–10                             

  • July 13–17

Dear Explorer Community,

We wanted to pass along an opportunity that was shared with us for any families in our community who may have been impacted by cancer.

Through an incredibly generous gift from the Manchester Family Foundation, Curebound is offering a limited number of complimentary tickets to Concert for Cures featuring P!NK for cancer fighters and their families.

If you or a loved one are currently experiencing or have experienced cancer, Curebound would be honored to have you join them for an evening of music, community, and hope while raising funds for lifesaving cancer research.

To redeem tickets:
• Start at the ticket LINK
• Click “Unlock” in the top right corner
• Enter the code: survivor
• Families may redeem up to 4 complimentary tickets

You can learn more here: Curebound Concert for Cures Ticket Page

We hope this opportunity can bring a meaningful and joyful evening to members of our community who have been impacted by cancer.

In partnership,

Brian Burr

Mental health is just as important as physical health. This May, we’re recognizing Mental Health Month and encouraging learning about emotional well-being, managing stress, and supporting one another with care and compassion. 

🎉 Join us for our “Green Out” Day on Friday, May 15th! 🎉

Green is the official color of mental health awareness, and we’re inviting all students, families, and staff to wear green on Friday, May 15th to show support for mental health and wellness. Let’s come together to celebrate the importance of taking care of our minds and hearts!

Hi HTeX Families,

At High Tech Elementary Explorer, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our highest priority.

Recently, we learned that an adult took a photo inside our school during the school day and posted it on social media. The image included students and staff engaged in learning. Situations like this are deeply concerning because they involve members of our community during instructional time and were shared publicly without the school’s knowledge or consent.

As a community that values trust and direct communication, it is disappointing when concerns or questions are not brought directly to the school first. Actions such as photographing and posting images of students and staff during the school day can pose safety risks to our campus. As adults in a school community, there is an expectation that decisions be made with careful consideration of how they may impact not only one student but also the privacy, safety, and well-being of the entire community.

Our teachers and staff work incredibly hard to create safe, thoughtful, and engaging learning environments for students. They deserve to focus on their work without the concern that classroom moments may be photographed and shared publicly without context or permission.

To ensure the safety of our students and staff, and to protect the integrity of the learning environment, the following procedures are in effect immediately:

Visitor Access During the School Day
• During instructional hours, the campus is closed to visiting adults.
• Instructional hours are 8:15–12:45 on Wednesdays and 8:15–2:45 on all other days.
• During morning arrival, students are to be dropped off on the playground or at the front desk.
• Adults are not permitted to move through the building during instructional hours unless they have a scheduled meeting arranged through the office and sign in using the Visitu system. Please make sure you have a state-issued ID to scan into the Vistu system.

These procedures ensure that teachers can focus on the lessons they have carefully designed and that instructional time remains uninterrupted for students while maintaining the safety of our community.

Communication with Teachers
Another reason to keep our school building student-based during instructional hours is that our teachers carefully plan their days to support student learning. Unexpected interruptions during the school day take valuable instructional time away from many students. Email communication allows teachers to respond thoughtfully and at an appropriate time. Please note teachers will respond to emails within 48 hours.

Student expectations during dismissal:

• Students are expected to sit in their class line until they are dismissed by their teacher.

• Students should not leave the line when they see their adult—they must check in with the teacher first so we can ensure a safe and accurate handoff.

• All belongings should remain in backpacks during dismissal. 

The small mural gate will open at 2:45pm (Wednesdays 12:45pm)

• Families will walk directly to the designated class line to pick up their child from the teacher. This helps us maintain clear supervision and accountability for each student. 

• Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and classes who have STEM at the end of day will dismiss from their outdoor classrooms

• At 2:40pm (Wednesdays 12:40pm) All other classrooms will walk students onto the playground and line up at their same arrival line spot. 

• There will be orange cones with classroom numbers the first two weeks of implementation of this procedure. 

• At 2:55pm (Wednesdays 12:55pm) Aftercare will pick up students from their classroom lines on the playground (rooms 1-5+STEM walk students to the playground) 

• At 3:00pm (Wednesdays 1:00pm) the double doors to Aftercare will open. After 3:00 please check your child out from aftercare.

We care deeply about this community and will continue to take the steps necessary to protect the safety, privacy, and learning environment of our students and staff.

Questions or concerns should be directed to Dr. Melissa Han or Mr. Brian Burr.

In partnership,

Dr. Melissa and Mr. Brian

Hi Explorer families!

It’s almost time for our Talent Show! 

This year, all performers must turn in a signed guidelines form to be able to participate in the HTeX Talent Show. If your student wants to participate, please fill out and sign the form, and return it to your classroom teacher no later than Wednesday, April 22nd.

The guidelines for HTeX performers is as follows: Performers must attend all auditions and rehearsals to participate. Performers must stay with the group and/or talent they performed during auditions. Performances should be no longer than a minute and a half. Performers need to bring all performance materials needed to every rehearsal. Performers may only perform in one act. Please help your student understand these guidelines, as they will unfortunately not be able to perform in the talent show if they are not followed!

AUDITIONS: Thursday, Apr 23rd 3-4pm (HTeX)

PRACTICES: Thursday, May 7th 3-4pm (HTeX)

and Thursday, May 28th 3-4pm (HTeX)

DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, June 4th 2026 3-6pm (HTe Gym)

SHOW: Friday, June 5th 2026 9-11:30 (HTe Gym)

Your performer only needs to stay at the auditions and rehearsals until their performance is done, so they might be ready earlier than the suggested end time. If your student goes to aftercare, we will send them there after their performance. If your student gets picked up with regular dismissal, please come to school at the regular dismissal time and wait for their performance to be complete.

Please reach out to Madison Murillo- Kindergarten teacher, mmurillo@hightechhigh.org with any questions!

Thank you!

Establish a Strong Home-School Connection

• Attend school events like Exhibition and Student-Led Conferences (SLCs): These events provide crucial information about your child's learning and school community.

• Communicate Regularly with Teachers: Maintain open communication with your child's teacher. Share any concerns or questions promptly.

Foster Positive Behaviors at Home

• Establish a Consistent Bedtime Routine: Ensure your child gets enough sleep for optimal focus and learning.

• Encourage Healthy Habits: Promote a balanced diet, regular exercise, and sufficient water intake for overall well-being.

Build Your Child's Confidence and Skills

• Read Together Regularly: Share the joy of reading and build literacy skills.Plan a trip to your local library!

• Teach Organizational Skills: Help your child develop time management and planning abilities. Teach your child about strategies that have been supportive for you.

• Encourage Problem-Solving: Foster critical thinking and independence. You can help develop these skills by providing time for your child attempt to solve problems independently before completing a task for them.

Get Involved in the School Community

• Volunteer at School: Contribute your time and skills to support school activities.

• Stay Informed: Look out for communication via emails from your child’s teachers, family newsletters, and Konstella.

By following these tips, you can create a supportive environment that helps your child thrive in school.

To learn more about supporting your student’s learning and development, please visit these additional resources:

https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/browse-by-topic

https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/parenting/

https://www.understood.org/

Nominations for 26-27 HTeX PA Leadership Roles

We are opening nominations for Leadership roles within the Parent Association for the 2026-27 school year! If you would like nominate another parent or yourself please stop by Ms. Maggie’s desk and drop in a note there.

We will vote via Zoom on Wednesday, May 13th at 6pm and announce the 26-27 PA Council during Thursday, May 14th HTeX PA General Meeting at 8:30am-9:30am in the Gathering Area.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://hightechhigh-org.zoom.us/j/84809906438?pwd=cb6uFVEFKaRRYZmAZjUTnrFzqsjWcQ.1&jst=2

YMCA Community Health & Resource Fair Information

Chaperoning Field Trips - Please...

We deeply appreciate your generosity in volunteering as a chaperone on our field experiences! Please follow the following guidelines:

• Make sure you are cleared to drive on PowerSchool

• Abide by High Tech Chaperone guidelines. This is an academic trip, but also have fun!

• Please make sure student medication and/or epipens are brought while on the trip and are kept with the student's parent or staff member in their group

• No siblings or additional adults allowed without prior approval

• Chaperones are not to buy students extra items (souvenirs etc.)

  • We ask this because if some groups get one experience but not all groups, it’s not equitable

• DO NOT TAKE AND POST PHOTOS OF STUDENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

  • You may send your student’s teacher or other classroom teacher photos

• DO NOT LEAVE FIELD TRIP PROPERTY WITHOUT CHECKING IN WITH HTEX STAFF

Quiet Recess Volunteers

Calling All High Tech Families!!

I hope this message finds you well. As we strive to create a fun and engaging school environment for our students, we are excited to extend an invitation for our students adults to volunteer during recess.

Recess is a crucial time for our students to unwind, socialize, and engage in playful activities. Your presence during this time can make a significant difference in enhancing their overall school experience. Some of our student population has messaged to us that being outside for recess can be overstimulating. We would like to offer our parent volunteers a chance to come in and support those students. Our goal is to keep all students engaged in an activity that meets their individual needs. 

If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up for a specific date and time using this form. We appreciate any time you can contribute.. Our kids love consistency, and we would appreciate a recurring schedule. However, if you have a limited schedule and want to help, we can discuss those opportunities on a case-by-case basis. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to be involved in your child's school life. Your support is instrumental in creating a positive and enjoyable school environment.

Thanks kindly,

Mr. Brian

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