Dear Families,

What a wonderful first week of school we’ve had! It has been so exciting to see our students walk through the doors with big smiles, ready to learn, make new friends, and take on new challenges.

This week, our classrooms have been full of energy, curiosity, and joy. Students are already getting to know their teachers, learning classroom routines, and jumping into exciting lessons. We’ve seen so many great examples of kindness, teamwork, and respect. It’s clear we are starting the year off in the best way possible!

We are very proud of how smoothly the week went. Thank you for helping your child be prepared and ready for school. When schools and families work together, amazing things can happen. We are happy to be your partners this year as we help your child grow both academically and socially.

In this first newsletter, you’ll find some important reminders, and a look at what’s coming up. We have so many exciting things planned for the year, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

If you ever have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Communication is important, and we are always here to help and support your child.

Thank you again for a great first week. We’re off to a fantastic start, and we’re looking forward to an amazing school year ahead!

Warm regards,
Tina Brackley McDonald

Mark your calendar Walking Taco Night is Thursday Sept. 18th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on the playground. Can't wait to see everyone there!

Sept. 18th- TACO NIGHT sponsored by PTO 5:00pm- 6:30 pm

Sept. 24th- Early Release Dismissal at 11:40 am

Oct. 2nd- Picture Day

Oct. 2nd - PTO Meeting 5 pm in the Library

Oct. 10th- No School (Teacher Workshop Day)

Oct 13- No School (Indigenous People's Day)

Oct. 14-Oct. 17- Parent Teacher Conferences

Kindness and Respect

As we begin the school year, we are placing a strong emphasis on creating a positive and respectful school environment. This includes working with students to ensure that all language used at school is appropriate and that our classrooms, hallways, and shared spaces remain safe and welcoming for everyone.

We are also continuing to encourage kindness, empathy, and mutual respect in all interactions. With your support at home, we can help our students grow into thoughtful, respectful individuals who contribute positively to our school community.

Thank you for being our partners in helping students learn, grow, and thrive—both academically and socially.

New Staff this Year

We have many new staff this year and are excited for all the new faces:

Mrs. Downing, School Counselor, Ms. Dustin, Kindergarten, Mrs. Favaloro ,Kindergarten, Mrs. Emmons , 4th Grade, Mrs. DeJongh, ESOL Teacher, Mrs. Stephanie Kibler. ESOL Ed Tech, Mrs. Farrington, Special Education Teacher, Mrs. Caudwell, Art, Mrs. Smith, Library Tech, Ms. Pyles, Ed Tech, Ms. Ellie Foster, CNA, Ms. Christy Foster Ed Tech, Ms. Cater, Ed Tech, Ms. Gentilini, Ed Tech, Ms. O' Brien, Ed Tech. , Mrs. Trembly, Duty Monitor

We are so thankful for all of these people have joined the staff at Hussey!

We are so excited to share that attendance during the first week of school was beyond amazing—thank you for your support in getting your children here on time and ready to learn!

Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in your child’s success this year. We encourage families to schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible, and when students do need to leave for appointments during the day, please help us by ensuring they come back promptly to minimize missed learning time.

If your child will be absent for planned trips or activities outside of vacation weeks, please remember to fill out the planned absence form ahead of time. This helps us keep accurate records and supports your child’s continued learning.

Thank you for partnering with us to make this school year a successful one!

 KidsPak Program
Augusta Food Bank provides Augusta Area school’s students  with supplemental food for the weekends to support families in need.  Every Friday, the students are given a bag filled with snacks, non-perishable fruits and veggies and child friendly meals to take home. Please email your child’s teacher, lori.foster@augustaschools.org or call 626-2461 to let us know if you would like to receive the KidsPak for your child.