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Please take a moment to carefully read through the newsletter and review all of the information provided below. We are sharing important updates and time-sensitive deadlines and we want to ensure you don't miss anything. Thank you for staying informed and supporting our school!

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to remind all of our students to continue making positive choices and finishing strong. This is an exciting and busy time on campus, and we appreciate everyone’s support in helping maintain a safe and focused learning environment.

Weekly Events:

• Monday: Conversations, Conchas and Coffee with Dr. Howard —please refer to the flyer below for details.

• Tuesday:

  • Variety Show dress rehearsal after school

  • Family Fitness Night (see flyer for details)

  • SPTSO meeting at noon (see flyer below)

  • School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

• Thursday:

  • For current 3-5th grade Parents: 2026-27 Cheer Parent Meeting at 4:30 PM in the library (see flyer for details)

  • End-of-Year school dance throughout the day (courtesy of SPTSO)

• Friday:

  • Snack Shack (see the menu below)

  • School Principal’s Day

  • School Lunch Hero Day

  • 6th grade track meet during the day

Looking ahead, next week is Teacher Appreciation Week—we look forward to celebrating our amazing staff!

A few additional reminders:

• Please sign up for the Jeffrey T. Ortiz Run using the forms below.

• Click on the documents directly below to register for the upcoming school year! The first class per grade level to reach 100% registration wins an ice cream party!

Thank you for your continued support as we wrap up a fantastic school year.

In Partnership,

N. Salazar, Principal

Join Superintendent Dr. Elaine Howard for Charlas, Conchas y Café—an opportunity to connect, hear district updates, and engage in meaningful conversation over coffee and conchas.
B.L. Gray Junior High | Monday, April 27, 2026 | 4:30–5:30 PM

Sign up today for the Jeffrey T. Ortiz Run for an Angel! Choose between the 1 Mile or 5K and be part of something truly meaningful. 💙

This special event raises funds for scholarships for graduating Sharyland Pioneer seniors—honoring Jeffrey’s legacy while helping students achieve their dreams. 🎓 If you’d like to support in another way, you can also participate through the Sponsor/Vendor form.

Bring your friends, family, and energy—let’s run, walk, and come together as a community for a fun and inspiring day!

👉 Don’t wait—click the form and be part of the impact!

We are proud to share that our school has been recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) National Showcase School! ❤️🎉

This honor reflects the strong relationships, positive culture, and intentional practices our staff builds each day to support every student. It takes a team effort, and we are grateful to our educators, students, and families for helping create a campus where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

Together, we are making a difference! 💫👏

A big thank you to Mrs. Banda for organizing our Earth Day Book Swap! 🌎📚

Because of her hard work and planning, our students had a wonderful opportunity to recycle and share books while celebrating Earth Day in a meaningful way. It was great to see so many smiles as students picked out “new” books to enjoy!

We appreciate your dedication to creating engaging and memorable experiences for our students, Mrs. Banda! 💚👏

For the safety and efficiency of our late dismissal process, we ask that you use the street on the north side of the school when picking up your child after regular dismissal hours.

Please refer to the attached map for guidance on the correct location and traffic flow.

Morning drop offs start at 7:05, please do not leave your child before then as our doors will not be open.

Las dejadas por la mañana comienzan a las 7:05. Por favor, no deje a su hijo antes de esa hora ya que nuestras puertas no estarán abiertas

Dismissals will start at 3:30pm.

If you're picking up your child, please follow the guidelines shown in the graphic above. Families with last names beginning with A - N should pick up on the North Side, Special Ed pick up will also be located in the North Side Parking Lot, while those with last names from O - Z will pick up on the West Side, in front of the cafeteria.

For families with multiple children, please use the last name of the oldest child to determine your pick-up location. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your child’s teacher or the front office at (956) 928-1063, and press 0.

We greatly appreciate your patience. Ensuring everyone’s safety is our top priority! Thank you for your cooperation.

956-928-1063 ext. 0