10/9/26 NYOS Elementary Newsletter

It was great to see everyone back with smiling faces and hear students sharing stories about what they did over the break! I look forward to a strong second quarter filled with learning, growth, and continued success.

Please note that we will not be participating in Homecoming Week with the secondary campus. Instead, we will have our own dress-up days at the end of the month in celebration of Red Ribbon Week. More information can be found in the newsletter below!

With Jag Pride,

Donida Garcia

Monday was Celebrate Instructional Coaches Day, and we want to take a moment to celebrate and thank our incredible instructional coaches, Mrs. Cociu and Mrs. Stanol-Cortez!

Their guidance, encouragement, expertise, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of our teachers and students. They are a source of support, collaboration, and inspiration, helping our teachers grow, strengthen instruction, and ultimately create better learning experiences for our students.

Their impact reaches far beyond the work they do each day, and we are so grateful to have them as an important part of our school team!

Thank you for all you do to support, encourage, and empower our educators. We appreciate you!

Tuesday was Celebrate Custodians Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize our amazing custodial team, Ms. Gonzalez and Ms. Garcia!

Thank you for all you do each day to keep our school clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our students and staff. Much of your hard work happens behind the scenes, but the difference you make is seen and appreciated by everyone in our school community.

We are so grateful for your dedication, care, and commitment to our school. Thank you for all that you do!

October is Attendance Matters Month at NYOS! From October 6–30, we're challenging every Jaguar, PK–12, to miss no more than one day of school. It's an exciting month to be a Jaguar, with Red Ribbon Week celebrating healthy choices at our elementary campus and Homecoming Week bringing the spirit to our secondary campus. Strong attendance builds both academic success and school spirit, and we want every student here for all of it.

Students who stay on track will earn recognition along the way, including a Free Perk Friday on October 23 and Blueprint Builder wristbands and certificates on October 30. Every grade level that reaches its attendance goal will celebrate together in November. Families, thank you for being our partners! We want our Jaguars here every day, learning, growing, and celebrating with their friends and teachers. Your encouragement at home makes all the difference, and we're cheering on every student to show up, finish strong, and earn every reward. Every day counts!

Please check out the attached flyers for all the details on our upcoming Red Ribbon Week from October 26th to October 30th!

We are focusing on making positive, healthy choices for our minds and bodies, taking care of our friendships, and showing up as everyday heroes.

Check out the schedule so your student can dress up and participate in our themed days all week long!

Counseling referrals and consents are completed on a yearly basis. If you would like to refer your child for counseling support, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at jpollock@nyos.org (PK, K, 2nd, 4th) and astokes@nyos.org (1st, 3rd, 5th).

We want to take a moment to give a heartfelt thank you to our PTA for supporting our teachers through their teacher proposal program! Because of the generosity and fundraising efforts of our PTA, teachers are able to request materials, resources, and experiences that directly enhance learning for our students.

We truly appreciate the PTA for investing in our teachers and students and for helping make these special opportunities possible. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our classrooms, and we are so grateful for everything you do for our school community!

Thank you, PTA, for always finding ways to support our teachers and students! We appreciate you more than you know!

Did you know you have to rejoin the NYOS PTA each year? If you haven’t renewed or haven’t been a member before and want to join, click on the link below! Go ahead and sign up your partner, grandparents, neighbors- all are welcome! Sign up by Friday, September 4th to get a vote on which teacher and staff projects get funded for this school year!

As a PTA member, you’ll:

Help build a stronger, more connected school community for our students, families, and staff.

Enjoy exclusive Texas PTA discounts on places like Great Wolf Lodge, car rentals, and more.
Get members-only access to the JagFest VIP Lounge….and much more!

https://tinyurl.com/join-nyos-pta-26-27

The NYOS Charter School PTA Teacher Lounge Love Group needs YOUR HELP
to keep our dear NYOS staff happy, caffeinated, and appreciated in their school lounges.

Order off our Amazon list
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RP7WHGOHPR25?ref_=wl_share

or you can DONATE coffee supplies to the elementary front office, and say it's for the Teacher Lounge!!

or you can venmo Mandy Walker who does our Costco runs!!
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2429441531707392731&created=1785943805

NEEDED items -

-Coffee K Cups/Pods
-DeCaf Coffee K Cups/Pods
-Tea Pods K Cups/Pods
-Disposable Cups
-Creamers
-Sugars

General Expectations

• Students are expected to follow the uniform/dress code standards on campus, on study trips, and at other school activities.

• Hats, hoods, and scarves are not permitted to be worn inside. Head coverings should not cover student faces. Headwear worn for religious purposes is acceptable.

MONDAY-THURSDAY

Tops

• Polo shirt: solid red, navy, white
• Loose-fitting, with no ruffles, lace, gathers, or logos
• NYOS sponsored t-shirts

Undergarments

• T-shirt: white, may not extend past shirt hem
• Turtleneck: solid color to match polo or white
• Tights or leggings: solid color to match shirt or bottoms, or white
• Undergarments must be covered at all times.

Bottoms

• Pants, shorts, skorts, jumpers: navy, black, khaki (tan)
• Fabric may not be denim or athletic material.
• At least mid-thigh in length, not tight or sagging below hip

Shoes

• Closed-toe shoes at all times
• Tennis/athletic shoes for PE

FRIDAYS

"Free choice" within dress code

For a full list of expectations and requirements visit our Dress Code / Uniform page on our website.

Communication is foundational to our mission, vision, and core values. At NYOS, we utilize many methods in order to ensure families, staff, and students communicate and collaborate effectively including District and School newsletters, the NYOS phone app, text messages, emails, and official Facebook groups.

Relevant Links:

• Stay Informed
• NYOS Newsletters
• Latest NYOS News

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please do! We are always looking for parent volunteers, especially during lunch! Volunteers are huge part of what makes NYOS great.

Register with Track Forward, our volunteering app? Click here for directions!

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Need to know what's going on at NYOS? We've got you covered. Here is a list of our online calendars and latest events which are always available on our NYOS Calendars page.

• Academic Calendar: includes holidays, school breaks, half days, and reporting periods.
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