Sam Hughes Elementary School

700 N. Wilson Ave. | Tucson, AZ 85719 | Office: (520) 232-7400 | Attendance: (520) 232-7402 | Fax: (520) 232-7401

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TUSD SPorts Physical Fundraiser July 31, 2021

Physical Fair

School Year 21-22 Free School Meals for all students

Free Meals

Remote Learning 2021-22

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School Information

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About Us

Opened in 1927, we are one of the oldest elementary schools in Tucson. Our school is named after a pioneering merchant who was instrumental in promoting public education in Tucson. Currently we have about 370 students enrolled in kindergarten through grade five.

We are a small neighborhood school that is nestled in the heart of the historic Sam Hughes Neighborhood. The University of Arizona is two blocks west of us and we enjoy our close proximity in a variety of ways. Both the opportunities we have to explore our past through our historic connections, and the ability to see into the future with our ties to the University of Arizona, help to make us a truly unique school.

We offer:

Chess and PE
Art through TUSD's OMA program
Collaborations with the U of A
Active parent involvement
Expanded facilities including state of the art library and multipurpose room
Active Site Council that participates in shared decision making with school administration
Experienced teaching staff and tremendous parent involvement
Full-day kindergarten
After school care (see Before & After School)

To find out more about our school, browse our website and other Tucson Unified School District Websites.

Or you can call Kat Bolasky, Principal and I will be more than happy to speak with you.

Announcements

Cafeteria

Leigh Mullins, Cafeteria Lead

TUSD Menus

Breakfast is NOT being served at Hughes for the 19-20 school year.

Lunch Prices:

Regular Price Lunch (with milk) is $2.30
Reduced Price Lunch (with milk) is $0.40

Milk purchased without lunch is $0.30

Lunch Times:

Kindergarten: 11:15 - 11:50

1st Grade: 11:35 - 11:55

2nd Grade: 11:55 - 12:15

3rd Grade: 12:10 - 12:45

4th Grade & 5th Grade: 12:30 - 1:05

General Information

Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up:

There is no supervision on the playground prior to 7:45 A.M.; students should not be dropped off until after 7:45. Drop off is at the back gate on Norton Avenue.

Students are to return home immediately after the 2:45 P.M. dismissal bell, as there is no supervision after that time, unless they are enrolled in one of the after school programs. Student pick up and drop off is at the back of the school on Norton Avenue.

Rainy Day Schedule:
Before school, students will go to the cafeteria to play quiet games. Teachers will pick students up from the cafeteria. If it’s raining at dismissal, students will remain in their classrooms for parent pickup.

Tardies:
It is very important to your child’s education to arrive at school on time. Tardies interrupt the teacher and the entire class. Please remember, if your child is tardy they must come to the office to sign in before going to class. If you want your child’s tardy to be excused, you must either come in with them and sign the sheet, call the office, or send a note.

Absences:
Please notify the school attendance office as soon as possible if your child is absent or if they have a morning appointment and will be late. The state Department of Education requires us to record a specific reason for your child’s absence: cold, flu, personal, etc. Students will have an “unexcused absence” status until parent contact is made. Please call the attendance office at 232-7402.

School Breakfast:
Breakfast is no longer available at Sam Hughes.

School Lunch:

Students may buy a school lunch ($2.30 full price, $0.40 reduced), which includes milk, or they may bring a lunch from home. If they’d like they can also choose to purchase just milk for $0.30. School lunches can be paid for on a daily basis, but it is best to pay weekly or monthly. You may give cash or a check made out to TUSD Food Service to the cafeteria manager to deposit into the student’s account, or set up an account online. Menus can be found on the TUSD website. Twenty minutes in the cafeteria are followed by fifteen minutes of recess.

Free & Reduced Lunch:
You can apply online for free or reduced lunch. We recommend this because it is a much quicker process than getting a paper application, which must be processed manually. With the online application, you will know almost immediately whether your child is eligible. However, if this is not possible, paper applications are available at the cafeteria.

Wednesday – Early Dismissal:
EVERY WEDNESDAY IS EARLY DISMISSAL. SCHOOL LETS OUT AT 1:45 P.M.
Please pick up your student(s) promptly at 1:45 P.M. Student pick up and drop off is at the back of the school on Norton Avenue.

Medication:
Medication MUST be checked into the nurse’s office by the parent/guardian and in the original prescription bottle. Check with our nurse, Becky Zahn, or our health assistant, Claudia Palma, about any over-the-counter medication or any other questions at 232-7417. The health office is open from 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. and 1:30 – 2:00 P.M.

Library

Map

Attendance Boundaries:
North-South: Between Speedway Blvd. and Broadway Blvd.
East-West: Between Palo Verde and Cherry Ave.
and...
North-South: Between Broadway Blvd. and Aviation Parkway
East-West: Between Park Ave. and Cherry Ave.

Mission / Vision

The mission of Sam Hughes School is to create a safe and nurturing learning environment of professional educators, staff, students, their families, and community members. It is our collective responsibility to set high expectations and to ensure that learning takes place for all.

Sam Hughes School is a place where children and adults are encouraged to take risks and to experience the joy of learning.

Together, we will develop responsible, involved citizens who are motivated to think critically, to learn continuously, and are free to face the challenges of the future.

PTA

To be added to the PTA newsletter mailing list, please e-mail samhughespta@gmail.com. To view the PTA website, visit www.samhugheselementary.org. Thank you for your interest!

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Tax Credit

Tax credit pays for our OMA, chess, PE, field trips, and ecology programs! Without your tax credit contributions, we will not be able to continue offering these programs to our students.

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What Makes Us Special

Sam Hughes Elementary School challenges students academically and promotes leadership, character-building and perseverance. All grades embark on “learning expeditions” for a semester or a school year that enable them to explore subjects in depth.

Curiosity and inquiry are encouraged at Sam Hughes, and the goal is to teach children to be lifelong learners who act locally and think globally. Sam Hughes is an Opening Minds through the Arts school, which means that it uses an arts-integrated curriculum. The school also offers chess, physical education, full-day kindergarten and before- and after-school programs.

Sam Hughes has a strong community that supports the students, teachers and the school. Parents are involved in all aspects of the school, as are members of the Sam Hughes community.