Tuesday Times from Elm Grove

Happy Tuesday , Elm Grove Families!

What a wonderful time we had at our Fall Festival! A huge thank-you to our PTA Fundraising Chair, Brandi Villalon, and all of our parent and staff volunteers who helped make the event such a delight. The beautiful Saturday afternoon made it even more special, and our students had a fantastic time! We have several exciting events coming up this week and next, beginning with our Veterans Day program on Wednesday and followed by our Thanksgiving Lunch on November 19. Be sure to read below for all the details so you don't miss out on the fun. We are grateful for our amazing Elm Grove community and all the ways you make our school special!

Warmly,

Jennifer Hanna, Principal

Elm Grove Elementary

Growing Strong, Leading On

Our attendance last week was 96.06%, putting us just above our campus goal of 96%! Way to go, Pre-K, for leading the way with an impressive 98.32% attendance rate! Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with friends. Thank you for making regular attendance a priority and helping our students make the most of every learning opportunity. Let's keep working together to be at school, on time, and ready to learn each day!

After Thanksgiving, we will celebrate the 12 days leading up to winter break with our wonderful Elm Grove staff, and we would love your help! If you are able to donate gift cards, products, or treats, we would be incredibly grateful. We have 75 amazing staff members, and we want to make sure they feel extra appreciated and loved this December! Our staff is a pretty competitive group, so we have several fun games and activities planned, and prizes are always a BIG hit! Thank you for helping us spread a little extra holiday cheer and show our staff just how much they mean to our Elm Grove community! If you are able to help out, please reach out to me directly at jennifer.hanna@hayscisd.net. Thank you!

Our students are continuing to grow as leaders by practicing Habit 3: Put First Things First! This habit teaches students the importance of prioritizing what matters most, making responsible choices, and managing their time wisely. Whether it's completing homework, following classroom expectations, being prepared for the day, or taking care of responsibilities before playtime, students are learning that the choices they make each day help them reach their goals. We encourage you to continue the conversation at home by asking your child what it means to put first things first and how they can practice this habit with their family.

Thanksgiving Lunch Is Almost Here! We are excited to welcome our families to Elm Grove for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch on November 19th! Please take a few minutes to review the flyer carefully, as we have a few changes this year. Thanksgiving Lunch will take place on one day only, and there will not be a separate serving line for adults. We have also adjusted lunch times, so be sure to check your child's scheduled time. You will notice two QR codes on the flyer: one to purchase lunch tickets and one to pre-register for your visitor sticker. These are two separate steps, so please be sure to complete both if you plan to join us. We look forward to celebrating this special tradition with our Elm Grove families!

Elm Grove Elementary is joining the 2026 STACK UP!, a worldwide attempt to set the World Record for "The Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations." On November 16–20, 2026, 615 of our students will stack along with hundreds of thousands of stackers from schools and groups around the world. Sport stacking builds hand-eye coordination, focus and teamwork, and it's a lot of fun. The current record is 784,036 stackers. Ask your child about it, and learn more about the event and sport stacking at https://www.speedstacks.com/stackup/2026/the-sport/?rid=51834

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Student Membership: Where young voices lead the way! 💙🦅💚

✅It’s never too early for your child to learn the power of their voice. Sign up with your kiddo today: https://www.egepta.org/

Help us treat our amazing Elm Grove teachers & staff!

Once per month, We’re looking for a group of parents, neighbors, local businesses, realtor, community group, or other to help us “Stock the Fridge” at Elm Grove Elementary!

HOW IT WORKS:

Once a month, a community sponsor provides drinks and snacks to help keep our hardworking teachers & staff fueled throughout their day.

WHAT CAN YOU PROVIDE?

Bottled water & sparkling water

Sodas & flavored drinks

Energy drinks

Coffee drinks

Chips, popcorn & pretzels

Granola/protein bars

Crackers & snack packs

Sweet treats

Other individually packaged favorites!

SPONSOR A MONTH!

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ABAC2BABF5C70-65365959-elmgrove#/

2026-2027 Yearbooks are on sale now! Get your copy at the lowest price of the year, now! To order, go to https://yearbookordercenter.com?school=16457 Don't miss out on the memories!

At Hays CISD, we are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment. We recognize and value the essential role parents and guardians play in guiding their children's education.

We are excited to introduce new parental control features in our online library catalog. These tools will enable you to browse your child’s school library collection, view current checkouts, and restrict access to any materials you believe are not a good fit for your child. Click [here] to access your login credentials and begin exploring this new tool. Click [here] for more instructions on the library portal.

These features will enhance our partnership in supporting your child’s education. By tailoring library access, we aim to create a learning environment that aligns with your family’s preferences. We encourage you to utilize these tools to foster meaningful discussions with your child about their library selections.

November 12th-PTA Spirit Night-Smokey Mo's 4:00-8:00

November 13th-World Kindness Day (Wear Yellow)

November 16th-Second Grade Bee

November 16th-Diabetes Awareness Day (Wear Blue)

November 17th-Third Grade Bee

November 18th-Fourth Grade Bee

November 19th-Fifth Grade Bee

November 19th-Thanksgiving Lunch

November 23-27-Thanksgiving Break

November 30-December 4th-Book Fair

December 3rd-5:30-PTA Meeting

December 3rd-LAMP Night 6:00-7:00

December 4th-Habit Assembly, Sharpen the Saw, Buddies

December 7th-PTA School Spirit Night 4:00-10:00

December 11th-Polar Express Day

December 15th-School Spelling Bee

December 17th-Winter Parties

December 18th-January 5th-Student Holiday

January 6th-Students Return

Child Nutrition

Elm Grove webpage.

Elm Grove PTA Website

Device Protection Plan

Traffic Flow Map (morning)

Traffic Flow Map (afternoon)

Elm Grove Parent/Student Handbook

Quick Facts Guide

Spirit Gear