Converse Family Newsletter

Dear Converse ES All-Star Community,

As we move into October, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of our students and our school. Your partnership makes a difference every single day, and together, we are living out our campus motto: Converse ES All Stars: Growing Together, Achieving More!

We have some exciting things happening this week:

🎃 Spooky Science Night is this Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM!

Join us for a night of hands-on experiments, family fun, and a little spooky STEM magic. We can’t wait to see our All Stars and their families exploring and learning together!

🍂 Fall Break is coming up October 9–13.
We hope this time gives everyone a chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones.

As we wrap up the final week of the grading period, we encourage all families to log into the parent portal and review your student’s grades. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher. Open communication helps us support every student’s success.

Thank you again for being an essential part of our All Star community. Let’s keep growing, achieving, and shining—together!

Thank you again for your incredible support.

Sincerely,

Miriam Huerta

Converse ES Principal

Oct 6 - Instructional Coaches Day

Oct 7 - Spooky Science Night @ Converse ES (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)

Oct 10 - 13 - Fall Break (campus closed)

Oct 24 - Fall Festival

Oct 31 -Staff Development (campus closed to students)

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School hours are 7:30 AM - 2:50 PM.

JISD 2025-2026 School Calendar

Campus will be closed for the fall break Oct 9 - 13. Classes resume Oct 14.

• Pajamas
• Bedroom slippers
• Blankets
• Hair coverings designed for night wear
• Visible undergarments
• Clothing that depicts violence, weapons, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, hate speech, etc.
• Hoodies or caps in the classroom
• Clothing that does not cover the chest, back, torso, stomach, midriff, and lower extremeties from armpit to mid-thigh.

If your child is in violation of the district dress code they will be asked to comply. A student who refuses to comply will be referred to the office.

You will be contacted to provide a change of clothing if it is necessary. If your child needs a change of clothing and you cannot provide one, our counselor will find items for your child to wear.

All grades have now learned our school chant! Ask your scholar to share it with you!

One School (clap, clap)

One Vision, (clap, clap)

Together We (clap, clap)

Are on a Mission! (clap, clap!)

⭐⭐Top Grade Level: 4th Grade with 97.30% average daily attendance

⭐Runner-Up: 1st Grade with 96.58% average daily attendance

The November election is just around the corner. Information can be found on the Bexar County Elections page, but here is important information for you to know:

1. Am I a registered voter in Bexar County?
2. Early Voting Poll Locations
3. Early Voting is October 20 - 31

• Oct 20-24 from 8 AM - 6 PM
• Oct 25 from 7 AM - 7 PM
• Oct 26 from 12 PM - 6 PM
• Oct 27 - 31 from 7 AM - 7 PM

4. Election Day - November 4 and polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM

5. Election Day Poll Locations

6. Registered Bexar County voters can cast their ballot at any Bexar County poll site during early voting and on election day.

Please note that JISD gear is not allowed at voting locations since the district has an item on the ballot. In addition, Spurs and SA Rodeo gear are not allowed at voting locations either.

Converse Families,

I am sure you have been hearing a lot about Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) lately. We would like to share an informational video with you if you are interested to learn more about it. You can view an information video to hear what it is all about by clicking on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g21aXSJYEyI&t=13s

The purpose of this video is to keep everyone informed and to provide accurate information about the VATRE. The video is only 8 minutes long, and will educate everyone with factual information. You are not expected to answer any questions, but if you do get questions, please direct them to the website or they can email VATRE@judosnisd.org. There are some upcoming community forums available for you to attend if you are interested in hearing more information as well:

Upcoming Community Forums

Host campuses- please share this information on your marquee

• October 22 at 6:30 PM at Judson Early College Academy
• October 27 at 6:30 PM TBD (subject to change)
• October 29 at 5:00 PM VIRTUAL Facebook Live

How To Understand Student Data

Students recently took their Beginning of the Year (BOY) tests in Math and Reading. If you would like to learn more information about what MAP testing is and what it is about, please click on the link below that will take you to the NWEA Family Tool Kit. Feel free to reach out to your child's teacher(s) with any specific questions you may have in regards to the BOY testing.

If you are in need of any academic help, please contact Mrs. Bailey (bbailey@judsonisd.org) or Ms. Gregor (kgregor@judsonisd.org). Have a great weekend!

Here is the school report card for 2023 and information for clarification.

Families in need of school supplies, clothing, food, or community resources are encouraged to contact Mrs. Covington, our school counselor, for support and assistance.

See what we are learning about in October's guidance lessons!

Throughout the year, staff will be recognizing students who demonstrate different character traits each month. At the end of each month, teachers will select one student from their class who has best exemplified that month's trait to be celebrated and awarded a certificate in recognition of their character.

October's Character Trait: Courage

Courage isn't the absence of fear; it's the willingness to act despite feeling fear or uncertainty. For children, everyday courage looks like:

• Trying something new (like a challenging math problem).

• Admitting a mistake or apologizing.

• Speaking up or standing up for what's right.

• Trying again after a setback or disappointment.

Help your child practice everyday courage with these simple steps:

1. Validate, then Encourage: Acknowledge their fear ("It sounds like you're nervous"), but shift the focus to action ("It's okay to be nervous, let's practice it together anyway!").

2. Focus on Effort, Not Outcome: Praise the courageous act of trying, regardless of the result. Use language like, "I'm so proud of you for having the courage to try out," or "It took guts to raise your hand and give it a shot!"

3. Share Your Own Courage: Share age-appropriate examples of when you had to step out of your comfort zone or apologize for a mistake.

As part of spooky science night, CIS will also have STEM fun for all!

Take a minute to read information about special education in the district October newsletter.

Click here for information about the VATRE.

Click here to watch a video about the VATRE.

We encourage our students and staff to wear shirts that promote colleges or the military.

If you need assistance with:

• Classroom - please start with your student's teacher. You can email or send them a Rooms message.
• Academics - if you don't find resolution with the teacher, please contact one of our academic trainers: Brooke Bailey or Kimberly Gregor.
• Counseling/Social Emotional Needs/Family Resources - you can contact our counselor, Erica Covington.
• Absences / Absence Notes - if your student is absent, please email your parent or doctor's note to Monica Collins. Also, please note the school only accepts 5 parent notes a semester.
• Special Education - any questions about special education (SE) can be directed to SE campus lead, Ashton Webster.
• Behavior Concerns - please contact assistant principal, Heather Schumacher.
• Medical Needs & General School Concerns - please contact the school at (210) 945-1210 someone can assist you.