Dr. Green Elem Family Newsletter
May 3, 2026
May 3, 2026
Dear Dr. Green Elementary Families,
Welcome May and the upcoming weeks to finish this school year strong!
I would like to thank all students, teachers, staff and parents for your caring and thoughtful gifts in celebration of Principal's Day on Friday, May 1st. The cards the students made and wrote for me reflect happiness, love and trust. I read and loved every single one of them 💚.
Great News! Dr. Green Elementary will be opening a new Pre-Kindergarten for 3-year-old children. We are excited to expand our services to support our youngest learners. Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2026, to qualify. If you know of a family who may benefit from this opportunity, we would greatly appreciate you spreading the word. Please contact our office for more information.
Student Registration Update: We kindly ask that you register your child as soon as possible. Timely registration helps our district plan for classroom capacity, staffing, and resources. Our goal is to have all current students registered by the end of this week.
Current registration rates:
- District: 56.8%
- Coronado Feeder: 52.2%
- Dr. Green Elementary: 48.6%
As you can see, we continue to behind. Please do not delay—your prompt attention to this important task is greatly appreciated. A QR code linking to the online registration page is provided below.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS!
Our ASC students participated in the EPISD Unidos Games. Our athletes participated in different races and earned the following awards:
1st Places: Gustavo Salas , Noah Salgado, Ethan Chavarria-Velarde
2nd Places: Jaxson Bouslaugh, Matteo Chavira
3rd Place: Nathan Suarez
Thank you Coach Ocho for coordinating and training our athletes!
We also had students participating in the District Science competition earning the following places:
Sweepstakes: Nandini Mulukutla and Summer Sims
1st Place: Sanna Nieto and Lennox Delgado
3rd Place: Romina Mendez
Thank you Ms. Reyes and Mr. Serna for coordinating and working with our future scientists!
Thank you parents for supporting our students and making it possible for them to participate in these fun and motivating district competitions.
DIA DE LOS NINOS CELEBRATION
On April 30th, our students were celebrated during their PE time with snow cones and jumping balloons. I would like to thank our PTA for donating and securing the jumping balloons. Ms. Blanco, Mrs. Lockhart for the snow cones contribution. Coach Ocho and Coach Garcia for monitoring the students. Thank you and with much appreciation to the many parents who joined us either to be with their children or monitor our students. True teamwork at its best!
The coming weeks will be filled with energy, fun, and a continued commitment to building a strong school community. I hope you can join us in the following:
TEACHERS AND NURSE'S WEEK:
Please take a moment to thank all teachers, coaches, paraprofessionals and our beautiful nurse Paola during this week. Their dedication to our students goes above and beyond to ensure student success, fostering emotional growth and providing unwavering support for students to feel welcomed and loved.
CINCO DE MAYO:
It's always nice and festive to see our students wearing Cinco de Mayo themed attire, flowers, mexican folkore dresses, T-shirts etc.
We will have an afterschool activity for students and families to come enjoy some delicious nachos, aguas frescas and play loteria! And, while attending you can also take care of your children's registration if you haven't been able check that off your to do list.
During the same event, we are also excited to invite students to showcase their talents and participate in the first Dr. Green Talent Show. If your child would like to participate in the talent show, please submit the form below to the Dr. Green Talent Show Committee. Be sure to review all participation guidelines carefully.
The event is scheduled for this Tuesday, May 5th, from 4:00-6:00 pm- (Performances will begin at 4:45 pm). A big thank you to Smiles Orthodontics for your generous donation and to our teachers and parent volunteers for making this a nice tradition in our school.
MOTHER'S DAY:
This year, we will have OPEN LUNCH for Mom. Instead of the traditional breakfast, Mothers, you are welcome to bring your lunch and join your children during their regular scheduled lunch time, we hope to see you then!
PREK- 11:00 to 11:20 am
KINDER & FIRST: 11:20-11:40 am
2ND , 3RD & ASC (Ms. Flores): 11:40 to 12:00 pm
4TH , 5TH & ASC (Mrs. Rojas): 12:05 to 12:25 pm
Thank you for your continued partnership in making Dr. Green Elementary a wonderful place to learn and grow. Please feel free to reach out with any ideas, suggestions, or particular concerns.
Warm regards,
Guadalupe Pineda
Dr. Green Elementary, Principal
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Dear Parents,
Please join us in welcoming our campus Security Guard, Ms. Miranda. She is a full-time, armed security officer hired by the district and assigned to our school. Over the past month, Ms. Miranda has been greeting parents and students while helping ensure our campus remains safe and in compliance with state regulations. We appreciate your support in making safety a top priority both inside and outside our school. Please help us welcome Ms. Miranda to our campus community.
Ms. Miranda will be overseeing the following:
- Monitoring school zone speed limits
- Ensuring proper use of parking entrance and exit
- Supporting appropriate use of parking spaces, including designated handicapped spaces
- Promoting safe use of crosswalks
- Ensuring all school doors remain secured and locked at all times
- Remaining vigilant for any suspicious activity that could pose a safety or security concern
Welcome, Ms. Miranda!
Registration Is Now Open! Help Us Reach our Goal
Please access our district online registration here: https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/online-registration
Welcome to the month of May!
As we enter these final weeks, it’s hard to believe we are almost done with the school year. This is a special time to reflect on how much our students have grown in both reading and math. Thank you for your continued support at home—working together helps our students finish the year strong and confident.
🌸 Spring Reading Activities at Home
Daily Reading Time: Encourage your child to read for 15–20 minutes each day (books, magazines, or online articles they enjoy).
Talk About the Story: Ask questions like Who was your favorite character? What happened first, next, and last?
Spring Word Hunt: Look for new words while reading or around the house and practice using them in sentences.
Read Aloud Together: Take turns reading pages or paragraphs to build fluency and confidence.
🌼 Spring Math Activities at Home
Math in Real Life: Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division while cooking, Shopping, or setting the table.
Number Games: Play card games, dice games, or board games that involve counting, adding, or problem‑solving.
Fact Practice: Spend a few minutes reviewing math facts using flashcards or fun apps.
Outdoor Math: Count steps, measure distances, or collect and sort objects like leaves, rocks, or flowers.
Together, we can make these last weeks meaningful and productive. Thank you for helping your child continue learning and growing all the way to the end of the year!
Families, please join us in celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander History Month! Students will be learning about different cultures, traditions and places that make Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders so unique! One of the ways we will be celebrating is by having a dress up week (May 11-15). Below is the flyer with our upcoming daily dress up themes:
We look forward to seeing all students participate in our culture celebration!
Dear Dr. Green Elementary Parents,
Now that our students have completed the STAAR assessments, I want to take a moment to recognize their hard work and perseverance. Testing season can be challenging, and our students showed resilience, focus, and determination throughout the process.
While STAAR testing is behind us, learning certainly is not. The weeks ahead are an important opportunity to continue building strong math and science skills that will support your child’s success in the next grade level and beyond. Consistent practice—even in small amounts—can make a big difference.
Here are a few ways you can help keep your child engaged:
1. Encourage daily problem-solving:
Have your child explain how they solve math problems or describe scientific ideas in their own words. This strengthens understanding and confidence.
2. Explore online learning resources:
Khan Academy (free practice in math and science):
Khan Academy (Math & Science practice):
https://www.khanacademy.org/
NASA Kids' Club (interactive science activities):
https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/nasa-kids-club/
National Geographic Kids (science articles and videos):
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
3. Connect learning to real life:
Cooking, measuring, observing nature, and asking questions about how things work are all great ways to reinforce math and science concepts at home.
4. Keep a positive mindset:
Remind your child that learning is a continuous journey. Mistakes are part of growth, and effort matters just as much as results.
We are proud of all our students and appreciate your continued support at home.
https://www.episd.org/page/non-cep-meal-application-cep-information-copy
Great Opportunity for Families,
I’m excited to share some great news—Summer Camp enrollment is now open! We are looking forward to a fun and engaging summer filled with activities and opportunities for our students with an amazing adventure through space!!
I am also currently enrolling for the upcoming academic year 2026-2027, so this is a great time to secure your child’s spot in the program for both summer and the next school year.
Please review the attached flyer for more details about Summer Camp. We will be at two convenient locations: CORONADO HS and CHAPIN HS. If you are interested in enrolling or have any questions, feel free to reach out. Our Dr. Green ES Extended Day team will be at Coronado!
I kindly ask that you share with your families! Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to another great season with our families.
P.S. We have some great and exciting news and we can't wait to share with our kiddos and families! In the mean time....STAY TUNED!
EPISD offers the Extended Daycare Learning Center at Dr. Green for a weekly fee.
Daycare Manager: Grace Gonzalez
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
6:00 am to 7:30 am
3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Please access the EPISD webpage for more information. https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/extended-day-learning
Dear Families,
Please see the calendar below for May library class schedule.
The Core Value for May is- Perseverance- Refusing to give up when life gets hard.
SAY IT:
Perseverance: Refusing to give up when life gets hard.
KNOW IT:
ASK A GROWN-UP:
• Tell me about a time in your life when you showed perseverance.
• When has it been hard for you to persevere?
ASK A KID:
• Can you think of some ways you can show perseverance at home or school?
• What is the toughest thing about showing perseverance?
SEE IT:
We can all admit that sometimes life gets hard. It is difficult to keep on working on a goal when we face challenges or setbacks. If you have ever watched the Ice Age movies, you have been entertained by the antics of Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel who is obsessed with getting an acorn that keeps getting away. Gather the family around and watch Scrat demonstrate amazing perseverance in this clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAmIHa-Rztg. While it is funny to watch Scrat chasing after his acorn amidst challenge after challenge, we can all agree showing perseverance when things get hard isn’t usually that much fun.
BE IT:
Take some time as a family and write down some goals. These could be fitness goals, educational goals, household projects, saving for a big purchase or vacation, or maybe just a goal to spend more quality time together. Create a poster or vision board to display the goal for the family to see every day. As you are working together to reach this goal, talk about the challenges you are facing and how you can work together to refuse to give up no matter how hard the challenges get. Continue to work together as a family to show perseverance as you encourage each other to keep working hard even when life gets hard.
PTA WANTS YOU!
If you would like to make a difference in the lives of our students, we invite you to consider running for our PTA Board. We are looking for a PTA President and a few VP positions. Please talk to Mrs. Mulukutla or any other PTA officer for more information.
Please join our PTA