Welcome to Hunt, New Kinders!

We're so happy you're here at Hunt! Kindergarten is an exciting new chapter for your little one and your family- a great opportunity to become immersed into the Hunt community.

If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity - whether it's 30 quiet minutes in the workroom laminating, cutting, and stapling papers, helping us lead classroom parties, helping set up the Dramatic Play Center every 4-6 weeks, or just attending a party to take photos for the Hunt Yearbook, we have a role that will contribute greatly to our Kinder experience!

PTA Kindergarten Team (is there a role for you?!)

Kindergarten Coordinator - Coordinates 4 events during Kindergarten (Winter Party, Friendship Party, End of Year Party, Kinder Song Celebration). Assists in securing lead room parents for each class. Assists lead room parents, teachers and principal in helping plan and execute parties; and secures itemized statement of expenditures for each grade level, to be turned into the treasurer before the last executive committee meeting in May. Serves as an admin on their grade level Facebook page. Reports to 3rd VP Volunteers.

Fun Friday Coordinator - Coordinates with Kindergarten lead teacher on Craft and Snack for the last Friday of every month for Kindergarten. Recruits 3-4 additional volunteers to help execute Fun Friday. Reports to Kindergarten Coordinator and 3rd VP Volunteers.

Dramatic Play Coordinator - Coordinates with Kindergarten team leader and 3 additional volunteers to set up Dramatic Play Center in Kindergarten Big Centers. Reports to Kindergarten Coordinator and 3rd VP Volunteers.

Yearbook Chair - Patty Carter - Yearbook@HuntPTA.org

Patty is another PTA volunteer extraordinare - playing many roles for our PTA. In addition to her role as our Yearbook Chair, she's in charge of coordinating our Fall Family Fun Night - Slide Back Family Party and maintaining the Memory Garden (the garden right outside the Kinder doors). Patty is also the leader for the Girl Scout Troop for Hunt Kinders through 3rd Grade!

Want to join the Yearbook Commitee to help design and curate Hunt's yearbook? We need volunteers who can take photos during events (you can use your phone!) or be a part of the design team! Email Patty at Yearbook@HuntPTA.org and let us know how you'd like to help!

Curious about other ways to volunteer? Fill out our Volunteer Interest Survey and we'll find the right role for your availability and skills!

Parent Summer Checklist:

Register your incoming Kinder via PISD Enrollment
Join FB Group - Hunt PTA Kinder FB Group to get updates on events, programs, and volunteer opportunities!
Purchase School Supplies
Follow Hunt PTA FB Page
Follow Hunt School FB Page
Create an account on HuntPTA.org to receive PTA newsletters on important events, updates.
Background Check: Get VOLY Approved every mid-July before the school year so that you can volunteer on campus each school year! Clearing this background check each year is essential to volunteering on campus for ANYTHING where you are interacting with the students - Lunch Helper, Fun Fridays, Classroom Parties, Field Trips, Book Fair, Watch DOGs, Field Day, and more.
Who is your teacher? Find out in August on Skyward Family Access.
Ready to Volunteer? Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and we'll find the right role that suits your availability and your skills!

At-Home Work

Parents work with your kids on letter recognitions, counting to 10, and knowing their colors. Help give them a head start!
Get your child ready for the lunch room! Practice opening packages by themselves. Remember, lunchtime is only 30 minutes, so concentrate on eating within that short period!

Upcoming Events (Some Dates/Times TBD)

Kinder Information Meeting
Meet the Teacher (8/10/26, 8-9am)
Popsicles in the Park
First Day of School (8/11/26) - Doors open at 7:15AM where you can enter the school to walk your Kinder to their classroom.
Second Day of School (8/12/26) - Doors open at 7:25AM and you will need to present a government issued ID to obtain a badge from the school's Raptor system to enter the school. Anticipate a LONG LINE!

What it means to be a hound

Hunt Hounds are:

Honest, modeling

Outstanding behavior, and strive to have an

Understanding heart. They will stay

Neat and organized,

Demonstrate responsibility, and

Show respect to all people.

This is our Hunt Hound pledge.

Why Join the PTA

Our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) comprises parents, teachers, administrators, and community members dedicated to supporting every child in reaching their maximum potential.

Membership dues, donations, and volunteer hours play a pivotal role in funding the majority of school events and activities. While attendance at meetings and volunteering is optional, active participation from our community enhances the overall school experience.

Things to Look Forward To

Dramatic Play - Engaging in dramatic play supports children's emotional development by enabling them to express and explore feelings through roleplaying. This activity is part of their Centers program, which rotates with parent volunteers.

Fun Fridays - This volunteer-led activity usually takes place on the last Friday of each month. Volunteers carry out a creative craft and snack aligned with the curriculum.

Lunch - Parents can join children for lunch in the cafeteria starting the THIRD week of school. One volunteer per day is needed to assist opening lunch items.

Spirit Sticks & Top Dogs - Students earn Spirit Sticks and Top Dogs for awesome Hunt Hound behavior. These can be used to get fun prizes and privileges at school!