November 21, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Thank you to our Track 5 teachers, parents, and students. We had over 97% of our families show up for Parent Teacher Student Conferences. Congratulations to all.

Next week brings us a three day week, with the Thanksgiving holiday being celebrated on Thursday, and Family Day on Friday. Track 5 begins their track break, and we welcome Track 4 back on the following Monday.

On Wednesday, December 10, 2008, we will have make-up pictures for Tracks 1-4. On Thursday, December 11, our holiday program will be held in the MP Room from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

On Friday, December 12, 2008, PTA will sponsor a free showing of the "Polar Express" in 3-D. Tickets are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis beginning Monday, December 1st in the office. Students must be accompanied by their parents or guardians. Tickets will only be given for the number of family members in the family.

On Tuesday, December 16, 2008, Tracks 1-4 will hold Parent Teacher Student Conferences in the evening. On Wednesday, December 17, 2008, the conferences will be held all day and there will be no school. More information will be forthcoming.

Santa's Workshop for Tracks 1-4 will be held in Room 3, December 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2008. Inexpensive gifts will be on sale for our students to purchase. Parents are invited to shop with their students on Parent Teacher Student Conference Day, Wednesday, December 17. Proceeds will benefit our counselor's program and the school for supplies.

Beginning December 5, 2008, Ms. Langenbach will be meeting with students for "Story and Snack", on Friday's from 2:45 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. If your child is selected, parents are invited, too! One student in each class will be selected each week based on the criteria of their teacher.

Friday, December 19, 2008, will be the last day of school before Winter Break. Students in Tracks 2, 3, 4, & 5 returns Monday, January 5, 2008.

The staff of Hickey Elementary wishes you a wonderful and safe break!

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt

Principal

 November 3, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Thank you to all the parent volunteers, teachers, and staff who made our fall carnival such a success!

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt

Principal

September 24, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Thank you for a wonderful first week of school for Track 1 and wonderful first month for tracks 2-5.

ParentLink is now up and running. Parents may come to the office and pick up the password for your account. Please bring your driver's license or photo identification.

Just a reminder, for the safety of your children, students are not to be on campus until 8:45 unless they are in the SafeKey Program. There is no supervision until that time. Beginning September 29, 2008, students arriving early will be asked to call home to be picked up until the appropriate arrival time.

Progress Reports will be distributed for tracks 2, 3, 4, & 5, on Friday, September 26, 2008.

Remember Track 1, Back to School Night is tonight from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt

Principal

August 29, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Thank you for a wonderful first week of school!!

Just a few reminders. When it is raining hard and lightening is in the air, I will not dismiss students to walk home. Our students' safety comes first. Parents may go to the classroom to pick up their children. Students who attend Safekey will be released to Safekey. Students who ride the bus will also be dismissed to the bus. Until it is deemed safe to walk home students will not be dismissed from their classrooms.

As I have stated before, we are a Title I school this year. With Title I we were allowed to hire four extra teachers to keep class sizes as low as possible. To keep these funds sustained we need to have all federal paperwork completed. Please complete the Title I Free and Reduced Meal Application, for your family, whether you think you qualify or not. This is part of the paperwork to help ensure we keep theses extra funds. Only one application per family is necessary.

Our "Back to School Night," is Thursday, September 4, 2008, for tracks 2-5, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Teachers will be discussing the curriculum, special programs, such as Accelerated Reader, and overall expectations for students. The Parent Teacher Association will be available along with our Music, Art, P.E., and Library teachers, as well as Cynthia Rapazzini, our school counselor, to discuss all our programs including ParentLink.

Next Tuesday and Thursday, Ms. Langenbach and I will be meeting with grades 1-5 to outline our expectations for student success at Hickey Elementary. In the assemblies we will be reviewing school rewards and rules, academic expectations, citizenship, and the Accelerated Reader goals for the coming year.

There will be no school on Monday, September 1 due to Labor Day. Please enjoy your three day weekend.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt

Principal

August 19, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year! I hope you had a safe and wonderful vacation.

On Friday, August 22, 2008, we will have a "Meet Your Teacher," event for all tracks with the exception of Track 1, Grade 3. That will be held on Friday, September 12, 2008, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., prior to students returning on the following Monday.

ParentLink will be available for our students and parents to examine up to date information about their child's grades, attendance, and school announcements. This information will be given at our Back to School Night, September 4, 2008, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Your child's teacher will have the information you need.

There will be an informal meeting for all kindergarten parents in the multi-purpose room on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. Mrs. Rapazzini, our school counselor, will present tips on how to make your child successful in school.

If you have requested a track change, we have put you on a waiting list and will contact you when seats become available.

The goal of the school is to have all students reach their potential in the pursuit of providing the best education possible. I want our students, as they move through higher education, to have the opportunity to reach their dreams. Only a strong academic background will allow this to happen. Your support, help, and encouragement is necessary for your child to succeed. In this ever changing world, we must prepare our students to see a world that will be constantly changing, more technology driven, and with strong reading, writing, and math skills. As we head into the 21st Century, we want our students to have all the tools necessary to ensure a lifetime of success.

You can visit the school website at http://www.ccsd.net/schools/hickey

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt

Principal

August 4, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

This is the last week of school for the 2007-2008 school year. I want to thank you for your continued support of our teachers and staff.

If you have not received your registration packet for the 2008-2009 school year, please come to the office between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with the proper registration information.

Track and teacher assignments will be mailed out the week of August 11, 2008. Please understand that we did our best to accommodate your request, but priority was given to students who have siblings in middle and high school. Unfortunately we were not able to accommodate all sibling Track 5 requests, but did try and ensure that they were placed in Tracks 3 & 4 which has time off in the summers so families could be together. Our second priority was to balance classes equally to provide the best education possible for your child. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for certain track, please write a letter stating your reasons and we will place you on the request list. There will be no track changes at this time.

Due to budget cuts by the state, we will no longer be able to provide our Science Academy or Extended School Science program for the upcoming year.

This will be the first year that Hickey Elementary School is a Title One School. In the spring a committee of parents and my School Improvement Team met to determine how to best use the federal monies. We decided to keep class sizes as small as possible and used the monies to hire five additional teachers to ensure classes are small, especially in grades 4 and 5.

The last day of school will be Friday, August 8, 2008. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m. Breakfast will be served, but no lunches will be served on Friday.

The first day of the new school year is August 25 for tracks 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Have a safe and fun break.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt,

Principal

 July 17, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Good news! Mrs. Hickey left the hospital, Friday, July 4, 2008 and returned home where she continues her therapy.

Congratulations to the 38 students on Track 5 who choose to surpass 150 Hickey Pride Cards or 125 Accelerated Reader points. Students were treated to a pizza and ice cream party. They also received a certificate recognizing their accomplishments. Recognition parties will be held in August for Tracks 1, 2, 3, and 4.

I want to wish our fifth grade students continued success as they head to Middle School. I am sure you will make us proud.

Parents should have received in the mail, results of the high stakes CRT tests for Language Arts and Math, for grades 3, 4, & 5. Please take time to review your child's results with them. The key to a bright future for your child is found in education. To ensure student success it takes the parents, teachers, and student all working together.

Welcome back Track 4!

If you have not yet turned in your registration for next year please do so as soon as possible. Teacher and track assignment letters will be mailed home in August.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt,

Principal

June 27, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

We are in the process of placing students in classes and tracks for next year. As to date, we have over 195 students who have not returned the registration packet for next year. Please return your registration packet for next year if you have not already done so. Your child is not automatically enrolled for next year; the packet must be completed and returned.

We will send out placement letters in August 2008.

Yearbooks for the 2007-2008 school year are now on sale in the office or in room 43 before school. The yearbooks are $20.00 until July 11, 2008. Beginning July, 14, 2008 they will go up to $25.00.

Through the month of July, our assistant principal, Ms. Langenbach will be on vacation. Mr. Connors will be here during the month of July substituting for her. She will return the first of August.

Mrs. Hickey is recuperating from surgery at Sunrise Hospital. She is doing well and her spirits are high at this time. She is in the rehabilitation section of the hospital located on floor 3, room R-15. She will be there for at least another week. Cards and visitors are encouraged.

There will be no school Friday, July 4, 2008, in celebration of Independence Day.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt

Principal

June 6, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Last week we began registration for the 2008-2009 school year. If you have not returned your registration form for next year, please do so soon. We will begin placing students in grades and tracks, and we will be mailing the assignments to your home in July.

If you did not receive your registration packet in the mail, please bring in proof of address (power, gas, water, or rent/lease receipt), and photo identification.

A special thank you to our parent volunteers for their help at Kindergarten Round-Up last Friday. Ms. Costa, Ms.Blake, Ms.Pancoast, Ms. Areno, Ms. Valenzuela your help is very much appreciated.

Congratulations to all our students earning over 100 hickey Pride Cards. They earn a pizza party with the Hickey's, a certificate for their hard work, and recognition on the Husky Hall of Fame located in the hall by the office.

With the heat of summer approaching, our policy for keeping students inside is if it is 100° by 11:00 AM, we will keep the students inside.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt,

Principal

 May 15, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Thank you to all of our families who attended Hickey Night at the Las Vegas 51's baseball game this past Friday night. A special thank you goes out to Gary Cannon for arranging for five of our students to participate in the opening ceremony.

So far this year, we have raised over $3,100.00 through Boxtops for Education. Ms. Stowers has donated many hours organizing and taking the lead in collecting and sending the Boxtops to General Mills. We are very appreciative of her efforts.

On Friday, May 16, 2008, the Clark County School District will spray for insects around the perimeter of the building. If your child is sensitive to pesticides, please let your child's teacher know so we can make arrangements.

Our next special PTA meeting will be held on Monday, May 19, 2008, in the school library at 3:30 p.m.

Report Cards for Track 1 will be distributed Wednesday, May 14, 2008, and Progress Reports for Tracks 3, 4, & 5 will go home on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

Congratulations to the 24 students who had earned 125 Accelerated Reader Points by the end of the second trimester. These students were rewarded with a pizza party.

This Friday May 16, 2008, our fifth grade students will be attending the National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony at Bailey Middle School at 9:30 a.m.

Registration for students that will be returning to Hickey Elementary School for the 2008-2009 school year will begin the week of May 27, 2008. All registration forms need to be returned to the school by May 29, 2008.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt,

Principal

 April 25, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

We will begin registration for the 2008-2009 school year the week of Monday, May 27, 2008, through Friday, May 30, 2008. On Friday, May 30, 2008, we will hold a Kindergarten Round-Up for our Hickey Community that has incoming kindergarteners for the 2008-2009 school year. Parents will be able to have their incoming kindergarten students immunized (for a fee) at the Round-up. At the Round-Up, Kindergarten teachers will be assessing students and providing information about the upcoming school year. More information about the Kindergarten Round-Up will come as we near the date.

On May 2, 2008 we will hold a luncheon for all students who have earned over 125 Accelerated Reader Points. Congratulations to those students who have earned more than 125 AR points.

May 9, 2008 is Hickey Husky night at Cashman Field. The Las Vegas 51's baseball team will be playing Memphis that night. Tickets are on sale in the front office for $7.00 each. Your ticket includes admission to the game, a free hat, and a fireworks show after the game.

The night of the baseball game five Hickey students will be a part of the opening game ceremony. Those five students will be chosen based on a one page essay written on one of the following topics: "Baseball: America's Greatest Past Time" or "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." Essays must be submitted to your child's teacher by May 2, 2008.

Report cards will be distributed April 30, 2008 for tracks 2, 3, and 5.

Students on tracks 2-5 completed the high stakes CRT tests in the areas of language arts, math, and science. We will share the results with you in August 2008.

As an incentive for your child/children to be to school on time, the administration is rewarding all classes that are present and on time for 20 days. Please do not drop your child off at school before 8:45 a.m. The bell times are 8:45 a.m. AR reading in the classroom. The late bell rings at 9:05 a.m.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt,

Principal

April 8, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Our last Staff Development Day for the 2007-2008 school year for our staff will be Monday, April 14, 2008. There will be no school on that day. Our staff will receive training on Title I rules and regulations, and cross grade level training on strengths and weaknesses of our students in each grade level.

CRT's, the high stakes tests in language arts, math, and science will begin for Tracks 2 - 5 on April 21 - 25, 2008, with make-ups the following week.

Thank you to all who supported our last fund raiser, it was a great success.

We have placed a Wal-mart box in the office and in the Multi-Purpose Room for recycling plastic bags from our area stores. We can take all bags with the exception of black plastic.

We still are collecting Box Tops for Education, Tyson Product labels, Nestle Water labels, and Campbell's Soup labels. You can turn the labels into our containers located in the front office or send them in with your child to his/her teacher.

On May 9, 2008 it will be Liliam L. Hickey night at the Las Vegas 51's Triple AAA baseball game. Tickets are available for purchase beginning Tuesday, April 15, 2008, before and after school in the front office, please see Tina Lugo. Tickets are $7.00 each and each ticket purchase will include a 51's hat and the post-game fireworks show.

Five students will be able to be a part of the opening ceremonies that night and will each receive a Las Vegas 51's goody bag by submitting a one page essay entitled, "Take Me out to the Ball Game," or "Baseball: America's Greatest Past Time." The essay must be no longer than one page and submit it to your child's teacher by May 2, 2008. Track 1 students may turn their essays in to Tina Lugo in the front office.

Track 2, 3, 4, & 5 essays are due on May 2, 2008 to their teacher. All Hickey students are encouraged to enter the essay contest.

Sincerely,

David Harcourt,

Principal

 March 14, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Spring Break will begin the week of March 17 - 21. We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday.

Last week we were informed that our school has been designated a Title I school for the 2008 - 2009 school year. With the designation of Title I come increased funding for our school. I will be meeting with our School Improvement Team to determine the overall needs of our school. As soon as a tentative plan is developed I will be sharing it with our community.

Track 1, grades 3, 4, & 5 will be taking the high stakes test CRT's in the area of reading, math, and science beginning April 1-4, 2008. These tests determine our Adequate Yearly Progress designation for the year. It is important all students come to school well rested and ready to do their best. I know our students will do their best.

Tracks 2-5, grades 3-5 will begin CRT testing the week of April 21-25, 2008.

Field Day will be held this Friday, March 14, 2008. Please make sure your child brings a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Thank you to all the parent and students who attended our Family Literacy Night.

Have a great Spring Break.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt

David Harcourt, Principal

March 5, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

On Friday, February 29, 2008 our school held its annual Family Literacy Night. Our school was featured on both of the evening newscasts of Channel 3 with Kevin Janison and with special guest, Mrs. Hickey. The Parent Teacher Association in conjunction with our teachers auctioned of classroom baskets filled with books and other items to celebrate Nevada Reading Week. Thanks to all who made this a wonderful evening for our school community.

Next week many of our students will be taking the second semester IDMS test in grades K-2. I know you will help your child to prepare for this important test by ensuring that they eat a good breakfast and get plenty of rest the night before.

Spring break will begin at the end of the school day on Friday, March 14, 2008. Field day will be held on Friday, March 14, 2008. Students are encouraged to bring water, hats, and sunscreen for this event.

Spring Break week from March 17-21, 2008. School will resume March 24, 2008 for tracks 1, 2, 3, and 5. Have a safe and happy spring break.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt

Principal

Dear Hickey Families,

Next week we will be celebrating Nevada Reading Week. Local celebrities such as Sherry Swensk from Channel 8 weather, members of the Thunderbirds, local firefighters along with other local celebrities will be here to read to our students.

On Friday, February 29, 2008, we will be holding our Family Literacy Night to culminate Nevada Reading Week. Channel 3 News', Kevin Janison, will be here to help us celebrate. He will be reading his children's book, Deputy Dorkface, in the Multi-Purpose Room at 6:45 p.m. Books will be available for purchase and autographing.

Our last school-wide fundraiser for the year will be held through March. Please see the upcoming events for the date for your track. All proceeds will go to provide supplies for our students. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Track 3 will go out on track break Monday, February 25, 2008 and return on March 24, 2008. Welcome back track 2.

Sincerely,

David Harcourt

Principal

February 7, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Our next Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting will be Monday, February 11, 2008 at 3:30 in the library. All parents are encouraged to attend.

On Tuesday, February 12 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm will be Parent Teacher Student Evening Conferences for track 1.

On Wednesday, February 13 there will be no school for track one (1) students as this is for day conferences. Students need to attend conferences. Teachers will be discussing the recent IDMS scores in meeting the academic standards for each grade.

Valentine's Parties will be held the afternoon of Thursday February 14, 2008, during the last hour of the day-depending on specials.

On Friday, February 29, 2008, Hickey Elementary School will be holding a Family Literacy Night. Kevin Janison, from Channel 3 News will be here to celebrate Nevada Reading Week. More information will follow as we near the date.

Sincerely,

David Harcourt,

Principal

January 28, 2008

Dear Hickey Families,

Thank you for your support of our Parent Teacher Student Conferences for tracks 2-5. 93% of our parents attended with their students.

Teachers spent part of the Staff Development Day reviewing the Interim Assessment Data results for each grade level and planning teaching strategies to re-teach areas of concern.

Track 1 will have Parent Teacher Student Conferences on February 12, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and all day on February 13, 2008. There will be no school that day for students on track 1; they are to attend the conference with their parents.

Beginning February 1, our students will have an opportunity to be on Channel 3 News on February 29, 2008. On Friday, February 29, 2008 Kevin Janison, Channel 3 Weather Reporter, will be on campus to broadcast the weather live during our Family Literacy Night from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The top 5 Accelerated Reader Point Earners in grades 1-5 will be invited to participate with Mr. Janison during the weather segment of the news. The contest of AR point earners will begin February 1 and end February 25.

On February 15, 2008 we will begin our last fundraiser of the year. The company, Cherrydale Fundraising, LLC will be working with us; we will be offering gift and food items to be ordered. The money earned will go directly to benefit our students. Proceeds will help with classroom supplies, custodial supplies, and computer software for our students.

Sincerely,

David Harcourt,

Principal

January 18, 2008

Dear Hickey Community,

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. As we enter the winter months our students will probably be spending more time inside.

We have updated our Accelerated Reading computer program over the winter break. Students will now be able to access AR tests from our local libraries and home. In order for students to be able to use the Internet access parents must have signed and returned the Acceptable Use Policy form. Having internet access to Accelerated Reader will give our students access to all Accelerated Reader books available--not only from our library, but all Clark County Libraries and local bookstores. On the back of this letter are tips to keep our students safe on the Internet.

Our next Parent Teacher Association meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. in the library. The purpose of this meeting will be to plan activities for the remainder of the school year. We look forward to seeing you there.

Recently the office of Governor Gibbons announced a cut in funding; of 4.5% for all government agencies including public schools. This is a loss of approximately 96 million dollars to the Clark County School District. Here is a list of the purposed potential budget cuts: Full Day Kindergarten, Empowerment, SB 185 Remediation Grants, Educational Technology Commission, CTE Programs, Gifted & Talented, Alternative Program for Disruptive Students, Magnet Program for Deaf / Hard of Hearing, and Performance Pay Program. At this time, I am not sure how it will affect our school, but I will keep you informed on the proposed budget cuts.

This week Parent Teacher Student Conferences were held to discuss the results of the IDMS Testing scores. If you were unable to attend, please contact your child's teacher and re-schedule. The IDMS scores reflect your child's progress in meeting the academic standards for each grade.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt, Principal

November 7, 2007

Dear Hickey Families,

Just a reminder there will be no school next Monday and Tuesday. November 12, 2007 is Veterans' Day and November 13, 2007 teachers will have a Staff Development Day. Enjoy your four day weekend and have a safe and happy holiday.

Thank you to all of our families that came out for our 2nd Annual Fall Carnival. A special thanks goes out to our Hickey PTA volunteers and Boy Scout Troop 727 for making our booths.

The last day for Track 5 will be Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Track 4 will report November 26, 2007 after the Thanksgiving Holiday.

All grades will be taking the first Interim Assessments within the next few weeks. These tests assess what our students have learned in the first trimester of school. Please ensure that your child is here on time and ready to do their best.

Teachers will be sending out the invitations for the Track 5 Intersession during the third week of November. Our intersessions are focusing on science and literacy. Students will play board games, watch science videos and increase their note taking skills.

Also, teachers will be sending home invitations for Extended Day School for Track 4, the week that they return to school.

Sincerely,

David L. Harcourt , Principal

October 17, 2007

Dear Hickey Families,

Thank you for your support of our Fall PTA Fundraiser. All of the profits from this fundraiser will be used to purchase Birthday Books for our students, our fifth grade DARE graduation, and other activities that benefit all of our students.

Please join us for our second annual Fall Carnival. The Carnival is from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2007. There will be games, food, and fun for all. Tickets will be available before and after school the week of October 22-25. Tickets will also be available the night of the carnival.

Progress Reports were distributed to students in tracks 1 & 2 on October 25, 2007. Progress Reports will be distributed every three weeks for our students. The schedule is posted on our web site at http://ccsd.net/schools/hickey/calendar.htm

Attention: Grades 3, 4, and 5

Beginning the first full week in November, we will have Extended School for our students in grades 3, 4, and 5. Extended School will be 3 days a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. This after school program will focus on science and literacy. Students will have hands on experience with science games, research, and also keeping science journals. For this free after school program students must be recommended by their teacher.

Track 4 Inter Session:

Also, beginning the first week of November, a free school inter-session will be held from 9:10 - 12:10 each day for students in track four. Students must be recommended by their teacher to attend the inter-session. We will invite fifth grade first and depending on how many instructional staff members we have, proceed to grade four students then continue down to grade 3 students. We hope to provide inter-session available to all tracks when they go on track break. (The inter-session dates will be November 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 20, and 21 for Track 4 students.)

Sincerely,

David Harcourt

Principal

September 28, 2007

Dear Hickey Families:

On October 5, 2007, will be a Staff Development Day for all teachers in the Clark County School District. There will be no school for our students. Track 2 students will report back to school on October 8, 2007 and Track 3 students will begin their track break, and return October 29, 2007. On October 25, 2007 we will hold our Annual Fall Carnival. More information will follow as we approach our carnival date.

Good News! We have received a grant from the State of Nevada focusing on science and literacy. With this grant we will begin an after school tutoring program and planned intersession for students on track breaks. Students will be invited to attend these sessions. Students must have strong attendance, demonstrate a drive to learn, and good citizenship.

Our first intersession will begin the week of October 29, 2007. We will focus on grades 3, 4, and 5. The objective is to increase the connection between science and literacy for our students. In the spring 2008 we plan to include grades 1 and 2.

A special thanks goes out to our PTA volunteer parents, Gina Costa and Darnnella Pancoast, for overseeing the fundraiser.

Sincerely,

David Harcourt, Principal

September 12, 2007

Dear Hickey Families,

Thank you for a wonderful start of the 2007-2008 school year. Our students have been terrific and seem eager to learn. Keep up the great work!As many of you are aware, the Clark County School District is short approximately ten thousand students this year. At Hickey we are short 108 students. On September 14, 2007, the student count day for the state of Nevada and Clark County School district will take place.If our student numbers are not where they need to be, change due to a reduction in our teaching staff will be made. We will do our best to impact as few families as possible.

Our first PTA meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the library. We will be discussing the PTA fundraiser and Fall Carnival. Track 2 will go on break Friday, September 14, 2007 and return on October 8, 2007. Track 1 will report on Monday, September 17, 2007.

Due to a new report and system this year our first Progress Report will not be distributed until the week of October 8, 2007. Please feel free to contact and schedule a conference with your child's teacher if you have any concerns.

Thank you for you support of our school.

Sincerely,

David Harcourt, Principal

August 17, 2007 

 Welcome to the 2007-2008 school year! Congratulations to our students and staff for making our (AYP) Average Yearly Progress goals for the 2006-2007 school year, especially grades 3, 4, and 5. This year we must show growth in the areas of English LanguageArts and Math increasing the number of proficient students in these areas by close to 12 percent to make AYP.

This will be our first year as a year round school. I appreciate the support I have received regarding the transition. The first day of school for tracks 2-5 will be August 27, 2007. Students will report directly to their assigned classroom. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8:40 a.m. 'Meet the Teacher' will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday August 24, 2007. This is an informal opportunity to meet your child's teacher for the coming school year.

Open House for Tracks 2, 3, 4, & 5 will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in your child's classroom. Two sessions will be held to accommodate our families. Teachers will be explaining classroom expectations and procedures. They will be discussing the curriculum and strategies to ensure a successful year for your child.

In addition, our specialists in music, art, library, physical education, counselor, and science humanities personnel will be here to answer any question you might have.

I am looking forward to another terrific year. If you should have any questions, please contact the school at 799-1899.

Sincerely,