Originally delivered on 3/31/2026 8:57 pm

SUBJECT: April 2026 Hexter Hawks Newsletter

Hexter Hawks April 2026 Newsletter

💙New Year, New Adventure! Elevating the Hexter Experience.

Message from the President

Hello Hexter Hawks,

I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break! It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the final stretch of the school year.

As a quick reminder, we did not hold a General PTA Meeting in March. We’re looking forward to reconnecting with everyone at our April meeting as we head into a very important and exciting month for our community.

April brings one of the highlights of our year—the White Rock Home Tour (April 25 + 26) our largest fundraiser supporting Hexter Elementary. This event plays a critical role in funding programs, resources, and experiences for our students and teachers. To make it a success, we need your help! Volunteer opportunities are available across a variety of roles, and we’d love for you to get involved and be part of what makes this event so special.

We will also hold our PTA Board Member elections for the 2026–2027 school year at our upcoming General Meeting this month. Your participation is important as we help shape the leadership and direction of our PTA for the year ahead.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support, energy, and commitment to our Hexter community. We’re grateful for each of you and all that you do to make Hexter such a special place.

See you soon,

Sean Granfield
PTA President, Hexter Elementary

Become a Member of Hexter PTA Today!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you to our amazing volunteers for making the Hexter Silent Auction a big success! Our events and fundraisers are only possible because of the support of our Hexter families and community—we truly appreciate you.

There are more ways to get involved this month and support our teachers, staff, and students at Hexter Elementary.

6th Grade Dance & Social — April 10
Our Hawks are getting ready for a fun night, and we need your help:

Volunteer at the event. Sign up here: 6th Grade Dance/Social
Donate items to make the night extra special here: 6th Grade Dance Donations

The White Rock Home Tour event runs April 25 & 26 and we need multiple volunteers at five homes on the tour. The WRHT is one of our biggest annual fundraisers the PTA holds for Hexter Elementary. This is a fun and unique way for you to support Hexter. Feel free to invite family and friends to volunteer too!

Volunteer today ➔White Rock Home Tour - Sign Up.
Purchase your tickets today ➔2026 White Rock Home Tour - Ticket Purchase

Volunteer of the Month: Kathy Trobee

Kathy is an incredible volunteer who generously supports PTA events and classrooms, making a meaningful impact on our students and the entire Hexter community.

Why do you volunteer at Hexter?
Hexter has been such a great school for my daughter (and soon my son). I love the staff and am grateful it’s our neighborhood school. I admire the many dedicated volunteers and am happy to contribute to keeping Hexter a great place.

What makes volunteering at Hexter different?
The social aspect is a big benefit. It’s fun to get to know teachers, staff, and other parents, and it’s helped my family feel more connected to both the school and the neighborhood.

Favorite volunteer moment this year?
Helping with my daughter’s Christmas party was a highlight and a special way to close out time at the old school. Watching the third graders’ gift swap and seeing their excitement in giving and receiving was especially memorable.

PTA Nominations Needed!

We have several openings on the PTA Executive Board for the 2026–2027 school year, and we are looking for interested parents who would like to get involved in this way.

The Nominating Committee’s role is to identify and recommend candidates for each board position. The committee can submit one nominee per position, and those nominees are then presented to PTA members for approval by vote at the election meeting on April 16.

If you’d like to nominate someone—or if you are interested in serving yourself—you can let us know by filling out this form. The form will close on April 2nd. If you are not selected as the committee’s nominee for a position, you are still welcome to nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else at the April 16 election meeting.

Award: Two $2,000 scholarships
Eligibility:
- GPA ≥ 3.0
- Attended Victor H. Hexter Elementary ≥ 3 years
- Graduating from Bryan Adams High School (2026)
- Continuing education at accredited college, university, or vocational program
Application Requirements (due April 24, 2026):
- Completed application
- One project on “community”:
  - ~500-word essay, OR
  - Art piece, OR
  - Original video (no social media links)
- One letter of recommendation (teacher, administrator, or community member)
Submission: Email or deliver to Layla Bush (layla.bush@gmail.com) by deadline
Timeline:
- Recipients notified: May 1, 2026
- Awards presented: May Hexter PTA Meeting

Spotlight on Events:

6th Grade Dance & Social — April 10, 6–8 PM
Want to help? Sign up Here.

Science Night — April 28
The Perot Tech Truck is back! Mark your calendar and plan to attend—this is a fun, family-friendly night of learning and hands-on activities. More details coming soon.

Have a science experience to share? Email Kelli Odom at ProgramsAtHexter@gmail.com.

Spirit Night: 4/15

Save the date: Hexter Spirit Night — April 15

Join us at Goodfriend Burger House from 4:00–10:00 PM (open to close).

Upcoming Musical Performances

Schedule

2nd Grade – Go Fish
- Friday, April 17 at 2:30 PM
3rd Grade – Broadway Beat
- Friday, April 24 at 2:30 PM
Location: Hexter Auditorium
Duration: 30–40 minutes each

Dress Requirements

April 17 (2nd Grade):
- Wear all black (including Mr. Arce’s class)
- Ocean costumes provided
April 24 (3rd Grade):
- Wear fancy and/or sparkly outfit (including Ms. Leon’s class)

Tickets are on sale—early-bird pricing ends Monday, 4/6.

Help spread the word by placing a yard sign in your yard or a high-traffic location nearby. On Thursday 4/2, we will have coffee at drop-off for distribution- come grab a yard sign and cup of cold brew!

Volunteers still needed for the event.

Watch for us in the media: The Advocate, D Magazine, Greet Lakewood, Candy’s Dirt, and possibly CW33.

Please like and subscribe on Instagram to help boost visibility.

Thank You to Sponsor

Huge thanks to Due’ Cucina for sponsoring the February Parent-Teacher Conference staff meal
Teachers greatly appreciated the thoughtful and delicious support during a long day

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5 Week)

Looking for a few parents to help plan and organize
Tasks include:
- Choosing a theme
- Planning daily activities
- Coordinating execution

Ways to Help

Join the planning team now
Sign up closer to the week for specific help slots
Share local business connections for:
- Donations
- Sponsored meals
- Gift cards
- Services

Contact

Adrianne (214-803-5776) or Hexterhawkptahospitality@gmail.com

Yearbooks Are Now on Sale!

Don’t miss out on capturing all the memories from this school year! From classroom moments to special events, the yearbook is the perfect keepsake for your student.

Scan the QR code below or use the link to order your copy:
https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1014569493851307

Be sure to order yours and relive all the fun moments from this year!

Make sure to order and personalize your pages by April 24th in order to get the personalized pages for free!

Hexter Yearbook Photo Submissions

Hexter families — help us capture this school year’s memories! You can submit photos two ways:

Facebook:

Join Hexter Elementary PTA
Join the Hexter Yearbook Photo Submission Page
Upload your photos

Email:
Send photos to hawkyearbooks@gmail.com

Please include: student name, grade, and photo details
Ex: Bluey Heeler, 2B, Hexter Howl

Deadline: April 15
Submit photos as you take them to help keep the project on track.

YOUR CHILD’S PRIVACY MATTERS
We understand that some families prefer not to post photos of their children on social media. We respect your wishes, and your child’s privacy and safety are always our top priority.
If you prefer not to use Facebook, you may submit photos by email instead.