Safety Awareness Month Message:
September is recognized across the state of Georgia as Safety Awareness Month. During this time, we are conducting intruder, lockdown and other safety drills on our school campuses. In Decatur County Schools, we take this opportunity to educate and equip our students to respond quickly and safely to any and all emergency situations. Safety is and will always be our number one priority in Decatur County Schools.
Today we celebrate our tech hero who keeps our digital world running smoothly at Hutto Elementary—from troubleshooting glitches to building innovative solutions. Your expertise, dedication, and problem-solving skills make a huge difference every day.
Thank you for powering progress, protecting data, and enabling connections within our school community. Thank you Mr. Griffin for making technology work efficiently at Hutto Elementary School! We are proud to call you ours!
Hey parents! Take your kiddo to the library this month and get them their very own library card. Unlock a world of books, fun programs, and amazing resources — all for FREE! 🌟
Don’t miss out — a library card is a key to endless adventures and learning. Let’s make this September one to remember! 🚀📖
#LibraryCardMonth #ReadLearnGrow #FreeFunForKids #UnlockAdventure
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📚 3rd graders visited the Media Hub with Mrs. Palmer to explore animal adaptations with the book "What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?" After discussing how animals use their unique features to survive, students experienced two immersive VR videos—one about sharks and another featuring various animals and their adaptations.
Before returning to their classrooms, students completed a main idea and details graphic organizer using evidence from the book and videos. Then, back in class, they wrote paragraphs sharing what they learned from their exciting day of reading and exploration. A perfect blend of literacy, science, and technology! 🌟🦈🐊 #LearningAdventure #AnimalAdaptations #3rdGradeFun
We are proud to announce that Mrs. Samantha Palmer, Media Specialist at Hutto Elementary School, has been selected as one of this year’s Rising Star Educators. She will be formally recognized and honored at the upcoming GAETC Conference in November, where she will also be considered as a featured speaker. Her dedication and innovative approach serve as an inspiring example of how technology can transform education.
Mrs. Palmer shared, “I am truly honored to be nominated for this award, and being one of just four educators recognized across Georgia is incredible to me. Each week, I organize my time around ensuring students have the best possible learning experiences and that teachers feel supported and equipped. Being a media specialist allows me the unique opportunity to connect with all students and help them build a love for both reading and technology. My goal is for every student to have something meaningful and impactful to share with their parents at the end of the day. There’s nothing more rewarding than hearing a child excitedly share something special they experienced at school that day. What I enjoy most is combining literacy and technology, because when those two come together, amazing things can happen.”
Way to shine, Mrs. Palmer! Congratulations!
#GAETC #RisingStar #HES #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay #PromisingFuture
Good Day Tiger Families,
We’re excited to invite you to the Hutto Elementary School-Dairy Queen Night! Come out, enjoy a sweet treat, and support our learning community at the same time.
Date: Tuesday, September 16th
Time: 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Location: Dairy Queen –519 W Shotwell St, Bainbridge, GA
It’s the perfect chance to relax, connect with other families, and make some cool memories together. A portion of all sales during this time will go directly to benefit our school programs and students.
Bring the whole family, enjoy some ice cream, and help us make this a successful and fun night!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Tiger Families,
As part of our Attendance Awareness Month celebration, this Friday, September 12th, will be Hat Day! 🎩🧢 All students are encouraged to wear their favorite hat to school as we continue to promote the importance of showing up and being present every day.
Thank you for partnering with us to make good attendance a priority!
Join us in the Media Center at 5:30 PM to get involved and stay connected. We’d love to see you there! 🤝 #HuttoElementary #PTOMeeting #GetInvolved
We are excited to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in STEAM and Digital Literacy! Each month, students will be picked from our WOZ ED classes based on teamwork, technology skills, creativity, and meeting Tiger ROAR expectations.
🌟 Student of the Month for STEAM:
Jackson Higgins
💻 Student of the Month for Digital Literacy:
Laila Hawkins
Congratulations to these students! Keep up the great work!
Deadline to submit: September 19
The Decatur County Health Department can provide Flu Clinic packets for students who are interested in receiving the flu shot at school this year.
👉 Please complete this form: https://bit.ly/BearcatFLUshot
📌 A separate form must be completed for each child in your family for whom you would like to receive the flu shot paperwork.
📷 Scan the QR code below
Join us at Hutto Elementary School for our Blood Drive
📅 Thursday, September 4, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Your donation can save lives in our community. Every drop counts! 💖
Come be a hero—roll up your sleeve and make a difference today!
🚀✨ This month, our 4th & 5th graders in Ms. Cay’s STEAM Class were introduced to Cubelet robots for the very first time! 🤖💡
Working in groups, students have been using teamwork to explore and create Cubelet creations that imitate animal behaviors—problem-solving and unleashing creativity one cube at a time. 🐝🦉🌊 https://youtu.be/EC8B3IbXlDA
🎶 Show Choir Auditions Are Here! 🎶
Do you love to sing, dance, and perform?
This is YOUR moment to step into the spotlight! 🌟
No experience? No problem! Just bring your passion and energy. 🎵
Join a team where friendships are made, talent is celebrated, and every rehearsal feels like a party! 🎉
🔐✨ Exciting Cybersecurity Learning at School! ✨🔐
Our students have been diving into the world of Cybersecurity with hands-on lessons that make safety fun and real! 3rd graders explored encryption by cracking codes using symbols and characters—turning secret messages into a thrilling challenge! 4th and 5th graders created password paths using color and directional codes, showing just how easy it is for hackers to crack weak passwords.
Thanks to Ms. Ezell, all students are learning how to create strong, safe passwords and why keeping them secure is so important. Plus, mini Sphero robots are adding extra excitement to the lessons!
Together, we’re building smart, safe digital citizens! 💻🔒
