Back To School Edition

Dear Palominos Families, & Supporters!

As we close out our first month of school, I’m proud to share that our students are finding their rhythm and thriving! The energy across Pink Elementary has been incredible—our classrooms are filled with learning, and our Palominos are working hard each day.

The overwhelming majority of our students are focused and meeting campus expectations so that learning remains the top priority. We are proud of their effort and positive choices. However, when students do not follow campus or district expectations, appropriate consequences will be assigned based on their actions.

Please continue partnering with us by speaking with your child about the importance of:

• Attending school every day
• Arriving at school on time and ready to learn
• Wearing their student IDs visibly around their neck
• Making positive choices, completing assignments, and asking for help when needed

Our expectations are high because we believe every Palomino is capable of excellence.

Thank you again for your partnership and support. Together, we will Expect Excellence and Achieve Greatness!

With Palomino Pride,

M. Hernandez

Expect Excellence. Achieve Greatness.

Happy Birthday to all of our Palominos with birthdays this week! We hope your special day was filled with lots of smiles, fun, and birthday wishes! 🎉🎂

A special THANK YOU to Sgt. Barton from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department for joining us during our Innovative HERD Day! Sgt. Barton educated our fourth- and fifth-grade students about important laws, personal responsibility, and making positive choices through the Now That You’re 10 presentation. We are grateful for his time, expertise, and commitment to educating and supporting our Palominos!

Thank you to all our families who joined us for Open House! We know the weather was rainy and schedules are busy, which made your presence even more meaningful. It was wonderful connecting with you and sharing the exciting learning taking place in your child’s classroom. We are grateful for your partnership and are always here to support your family. We look forward to continuing to connect throughout the year!

Our kindergarten Palominos are off to a great start! Be sure to check out the Kindergarten Newsletter for a peek at what students are learning, important reminders, upcoming dates, and ways you can support learning at home.

Our first-grade Palominos are learning and growing each day! Take a look at the First Grade Newsletter for highlights of what students are learning, helpful reminders, upcoming dates, and ideas for supporting learning at home.

Exciting learning is happening in second grade! Check out the Second Grade Newsletter to see what students are working on, stay informed about important reminders and upcoming events, and discover ways to continue the learning at home.

Our third-grade Palominos are working hard and making great progress! Be sure to read the Third Grade Newsletter for a look inside the classroom, important information, upcoming dates, and simple ways families can reinforce learning at home.

Stay connected with all that’s happening in 4th Grade! Families are invited to check out our 4th grade Weekly Learning Updates for monolingual and bilingual for a look at what students are learning, important reminders, upcoming dates, and ways to support learning at home.

Fifth grade is off to a strong start! Visit the Fifth Grade Newsletter for updates on current learning, important reminders, upcoming dates and activities, and helpful ways to support your student’s success at home.

Lamar CISD is launching a district-wide reading challenge for all students and staff beginning September 1! We encourage every Palomino to participate, discover new books, and build a lifelong love of reading. Families, please review the flyer for additional details and help us make reading a priority at school and at home. Together, let’s go All In for Literacy!

Attached is a helpful guide for Schoolcafe. Schoolcafe is used to view campus menus, menu nutritional information, apply for free/reduced meal benefits, and view student balances and transactions. The Schoolcafe guide will help parents set up an account, set automatic payments, and set low balance alerts.

We want to remind you that students are required to wear their ID badges at all times for security and identification purposes. If a student forgets their badge, they will need to purchase a new ID for $5. Please reinforce the importance of keeping their IDs with them daily.

Lamar CISD is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment for all students. Students are expected to follow the district dress code while at school and during school-related activities. The guidelines below provide a quick overview of dress code expectations.

Hoods

• Hoodies and jackets with hoods are permitted; however, hoods may not be worn over the head while on campus.

Student ID Cards

• Student ID cards must be visible and worn on the upper portion of the body at all times.

Shirts

• Shirts must be an appropriate length.
• Shirts must display appropriate words, graphics, and designs.

Bottoms

• Shorts, pants, skirts, and other bottoms must be an appropriate length.

Footwear

• Slippers, house shoes, and shower shoes are not permitted.
• Slides and Crocs are acceptable.

Additional Information

For complete dress code expectations, exceptions, and disciplinary guidelines, please refer to the Lamar CISD Student Handbook.

Completing the Beginning of Year online forms through Skyward Family Access is very easy and will take just a few minutes. Below are your steps for completing these forms:

1. Click on the Family Access login button to the right.
2. Login with your LCISD Family Access credentials.
3. Click on the Beginning of Year Forms link in the Family Access main menu.
4. Complete each step, making changes as necessary, and clicking the “Complete Step X” button at the bottom of each form.
5. Once all forms are complete, click the “Submit Beginning of Year Forms” button on the last page.

To support you in completing these forms online, we have created a short video walking you through each of these steps.

Important deadlines for families requesting bus services:

• Please contact our campus to request any change in your transportation choice after August 22. Please note, any changes after August 22 may take up to five business days to go into effect.

The Versatrans MyStop app is a mobile app that allows parents and guardians to track the real-time location of their child's school bus and provide an estimated arrival time at their assigned bus stop. The MyStop app also sends mobile notifications to parents when the student scans on and off the bus. The Versatrans MyStop app is available for in the Google Play store for Android devices and the App Store for Apple devices. Every student will have a unique username and password to log in.

Follow the instructions below:

1. Download the Versatrans MyStop App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Open the app and select:
3. Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, TX
4. Enter your Username: Student ID number.
5. Enter your Password: Student date of birth (MMDDYYYY).
6. Select “Students” to view bus route information when it is active.

For the first two weeks of school there will be NO lunch visitors. Pink Elementary staff will use this time during the first two weeks to teach and practice cafeteria expectations. We will begin welcoming lunch visitors on campus on August 24, 2026.

Memorial Hermann Lamar Clinic schools served: Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High School, Wessendorff Middle School, Austin Elementary, Smith Elementary, Hutchinson Elementary, Jackson Elementary, Jane Long Elementary, Juan Seguin Early Childhood Center, Pink Elementary, & Phelan Elementary.

Memorial Hermann Terry Clinic schools served: Terry High School, George Junior High School, Navarro Middle School, Beasley Elementary, Bowie Elementary, Culver Elementary, Meyer Elementary, Ray Elementary, Travis Elementary, Arredondo Elementary, Wright Junior High School and Randle High School

If your student is absent 10 or more days this semester, they may be at risk of not earning credit due to state laws regarding seat time requirements. We will be holding Attendance Review Committee meetings on the dates outlined below to discuss each student's attendance individually.

Please make sure to inform the campus administrators and/or the counselor about any extenuating circumstances affecting your student's attendance. It is important to have documentation for all absences. Student success is our priority, so please do not hesitate to reach out to the campus for support.

We want to ensure you have the most effective way to communicate with your child’s administrator or counselor. Due to our commitment to prioritizing instruction at Pink Elementary School, our administrators are often away from their desks—engaged in classroom observations, providing feedback, on duty, meeting with students, and ensuring the safety and security of our Palominos.

For non-emergencies, please reach out via email for the quickest response. While our administrators and counselor are dedicated to addressing your concerns, please allow up to 24 hours for a response.

If you require immediate attention, please contact the campus administrative assistant, using the contact information provided. They will be able to assist you more promptly with urgent matters.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We appreciate your partnership in creating a positive and productive school environment.

Website: https://pink.lcisd.org/
Location: 1001 Collins Rd., Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-2100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TLPinkElementary/
Twitter: @pink_elementary

Instagram: @pink.elementary