Principal Snyder's Weekly Update

Good Evening, Hugh Mercer Students and Families,

This is your principal, Mr. Snyder, with some reminders for the upcoming school year.

We are working hard at Hugh Mercer to be ready for the start of a new school year, and we are so excited to welcome you back to Hugh Mercer Elementary School!

The school supply lists are now available online and on our social media pages. For your convenience, I've also attached the list to this email.

School Supply Lists | Hugh Mercer Elementary School (fxbgschools.us)

Mark your calendars:

Orientation:

Date: Thursday, August 1st
Time: 4-7pm

  • 4-5pm: Reserved for Kindergarten families

  • 5-7pm: All teachers, grades K-5 will be available

Transition Day for Kindergarteners: Monday, August 5

First Day for All Other Students: Tuesday, August 6

Teacher assignments will be live in PowerSchool on Tuesday morning at 10am. Kindergarten students will receive their assignment on Thursday at Orientation.

This year, our instructional day will begin promptly at 8:20am. Any student arriving after this time will be marked tardy and will need to be checked in at the front office with an adult.

Responsibility Centered Discipline (RCD) Implementation

We will continue our division-wide implementation of Responsibility Centered Discipline. Our school-wide foundations are attached for you to review with your child. This initiative is part of our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for all students. Patriot PRIDE will be our guide with all we do once you enter Hugh Mercer.

Patriot PRIDE-RCD Foundation Poster Hugh Mercer 2024

ParentSquare:

We are excited to let you know that this year we'll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school and in your classrooms and groups. ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect.

We will soon receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare. Please click the link to activate your account it takes less than a minute. You can use ParentSquare on any device by downloading the free mobile app for iOS or Android, or by visiting www.parentsquare.com.

Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

We are looking forward to a fantastic year ahead and can't wait to see you all soon!

Goodnight, 
Mr. Snyder