The BlueJay Beat

Dates to Remember:

Dec 2: Make-Up Picture Day
Dec 3 - 12: 2nd 9 Weeks Assessments
Dec 4: BlueJay Bash
Dec 5: Santa Visits/Pictures
Dec 11: Coffee with the Counselor
December 8 - 19: Holiday Spirit Week
Dec 18: Christmas Parties
Dec 19 - Polar Express Day & Half Day
Dec 22 - Jan 6 - No School: Christmas Break
Jan 7 - School Resumes

Wednesdays - Join your teacher in wearing a college or military shirt on Wednesdays.

Employee of the Month

Mrs. Mares’ class is consistently positive and well-behaved, reflecting the warm smile she brings each day. She is always willing to help, making her a true support and joy on campus. This year, she has shown strong leadership by guiding her team through PLCs, strategies, and behavior management. Her exceptional routines and behavior practices help students understand what it means to be a BlueJay, and the caring relationships she builds allow them to thrive.

Student of the Month

Angel Pulido Olmedo is a pleasure to have in class. He is an amazing student and friend. He works hard in the classroom and is always ready to learn. He is also a good friend to his classmates. He helps them in any way needed and comforts them if they are feeling sad. He has exceptional behavior as well. He comes to school every day ready to learn with a positive attitude. Also, he loves to learn new things.

Employee of the Month

Mrs. Mayra is not only helpful, caring, and loving to her homeroom class, but also helps every teacher and class that she encounters, especially in the hallways and the restroom. She is also thrilled to begin her tutoring sessions with students and has prepared in advance to receive them. Ms. Bernabe goes out of her way to help anyone in need. She always has a positive outlook no matter how tough it can get. She embodies a true team player.

Employee of the Month

Ms. Wood always goes above and beyond, bringing an infectious smile and laugh, with a willingness to help with anything, even the most unexpected tasks. She is supportive, knowledgeable, and a true team player. She consistently provides teachers and students with meaningful guidance, effective strategies, and thoughtful feedback. Her professionalism, positivity, and commitment to student success make her an invaluable part of our campus. Ms. Wood fosters collaboration, checks in often, and is always available with resources, encouragement, or a listening ear. We are truly blessed to have her as our IST.

Student of the Month

Zahir Draper is an exceptional student. He began the school year feeling nervous and a bit tearful, he has blossomed into a confident and independent young man. He is incredibly sweet to both his peers and the adults around him, always ready to help, whether offering a hand, a hug, or a kind word. Zahir is eager to learn and takes great pride in sharing his completed work. He is truly a joy to have in our classroom!

Employee of the Month

Ms. Jamie goes above and beyond for all students, no matter the task or situation. She is always willing to step in and help, offering her time, support, and kindness without hesitation. Her warm smile and positive attitude brighten every space she enters, making students and staff feel safe, welcomed, and cared for. Whether she is supporting a classroom, comforting a child, or assisting a colleague, Ms. Jamie consistently demonstrates dedication, compassion, and a genuine heart for children. We are so grateful for everything she does and to have her as a part of our BLECC family.

Thank you to all those that participated in this year's Thanksgiving Food Drive. We appreciate all of our students that brough non-perishable items to their classroom teacher. Staff also participated by buying raffle tickets whose purchase went towards buying a turkey for each basket.

Thanks to our campus coming together and for Ms. Hernandez's organization of this event, BLECC staff and students were able to provide food baskets, complete with a turkey, to 24 of our BlueJay students! Thank you for your generosity this holiday season.

The winning class from each hall will receive a pizza party!

Mrs. Del Angel

Green Hall Winners

Mrs. Mares

Red Hall Winners

Mrs. Mendez

Blue Hall Winners

Staff were able to purchase raffle tickets for three gift baskets. All funds raised were used to purchase a turkey for each food basket.

Kristina Alvarez

Baking Basket Winner

Gladis Urbano

Wellness Basket Winner

Dariana Aguirre

Movie Night Basket Winner

For all your online shopping, please don't forget to use our special School Store Link! It does not affect your purchase in any way! Think of it as modern-day box tops! There are over 300 stores that will donate to our school when you shop online with them. You just have to enter their website through this link: https://www.schoolstore.com/cgi/SSCMerchants?orderid=SS089959720251201

Walmart, Best Buy, Old Navy, Sam's and JC Penny are just a few of the stores that will give a percentage back to our school.

Just enter their site through this link: https://www.schoolstore.com/cgi/SSCMerchants?orderid=SS089959720251201

If your child has not recieved a Book Buddy, its not too late! You can do so here!

The Channelview community is holding a Toy Drive just in time to give back to the children right here in our town. There is a box in our front office to collect any new, unwrapped gifts. Please stop by the front office this week to drop off a donated toy, or you may send it to school with your child.

You are also invited to the toy drive this Saturday, where there will be performances, vendors, and pictures with Santa!

We had a great turn out at November's Coffee with the Counselor, Muffins with Someone Special. Thank you to all those that came and spent the morning with us.

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Coffee with the Counselor

Ms. Hernandez

Don't Miss Out!

Make sure you are here and wear your pajamas as we take a Polar Express adventure!

School will dismiss 3 hours earlier than regular for the half day. Car riders will begin at 11:50.

Blue Jay Bash!

We have had a great time celebrating our students at our monthly BlueJay Bash! We just held our second one of the year last Friday and the students enjoyed dancing, singing and being recognized on stage with a certificate and brag tag.

Teachers will be sharing pictures with their class through school status blasts.

Each month, students have the opportunity to come to the Blue Jay Bash by being at school and on time for the month. Our Outstanding Blue Jay of the Month is also recognized from each classroom as well as our students that are showing outstanding character traits.

Keep up the great work Blue Jays and we will see you at the next Bash!

This month we will be studying the character trait of Empathy. We will use the Character Strong Curriculum monthly to explore different traits through the year.

Read more in our PK Family Connection Letter about Responsibility.

Parent Letter - English

Parent Letter - Spanish

Email a Sick Note!

Email Alma.Carrizales@cvisd.org

Child's name, date of absence and reason

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Are you getting our texts and emails from the campus regularly? You know it is us because they will start with 'BLECC:'. If you are not, please call the front office and let Ms. Emily know. We want to keep you in the loop!

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CISD App

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Did You Know?

Did you know Channelview ISD has a NEW app! You can get all the school notifications in one place! Go to your app store and download the 'Channelview ISD' app.

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Dismissal is from 2:50 - 3:15

Our students have done a great job remembering to wear their IDs daily. Thank you, parents, for ensuring your child has their ID daily.

If you need to replace an ID, you can always send cash; however, we now also offer an online payment option for your convenience.

https://skyward.cvisd.org/StudentSTS/Session/Signin?area=Home&controller=Home&action=Index

Regular, punctual, daily attendance is required of all our students.

We do understand that sometimes our students are sick and need to stay home.

If a student has diarrhea , is vomiting, or running a fever, they need to stay home. Student's must be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school.

When your child is out, email our Attendance Clerk, Mrs. Alma, at alma.carrizales@cvisd.org

Anytime your student is out for a doctor's appointment or therapy, a note from the doctor or therapist is required. Otherwise, a parent note is needed the day the student returns.

Make sure the note includes your child´s name, teacher´s name, date of absence and reason for absence. A student will not be counted absent if he or she leaves school or is late to school and a note from a doctor or therapist is provided for that day.

December 2025 December 2025

Dates to Remember:

October Employees and Student of the Month October Employees and Student of the Month

Employee of the Month

Student of the Month

Employee of the Month

November Employees and Student of the Month November Employees and Student of the Month

Employee of the Month

Student of the Month

Employee of the Month

Thank You for Helping Make our Thanksgiving Food Drive a Success! Thank You for Helping Make our Thanksgiving Food Drive a Success!

Classroom Winners Classroom Winners

Mrs. Del Angel

Mrs. Mares

Mrs. Mendez

Raffle Winners Raffle Winners

Kristina Alvarez

Gladis Urbano

Dariana Aguirre

School Store School Store

Toy Drive Toy Drive

Dec 2 - Picture Retakes Dec 2 - Picture Retakes

December 5 - Santa Visit! December 5 - Santa Visit!

Dec 8 - 19 Holiday Spirit Week! Dec 8 - 19 Holiday Spirit Week!

December 11 - Coffee with the Counselor December 11 - Coffee with the Counselor

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Coffee with the Counselor

December 18 - Christmas Parties! December 18 - Christmas Parties!

December 19 - Polar Express Day! December 19 - Polar Express Day!

Attendance Matters Attendance Matters

Blue Jay Bash!

December Character Trait: Empathy December Character Trait: Empathy

A Reminder about Attendance and Tardies: A Reminder about Attendance and Tardies:

Stay Connected! Stay Connected!

Email a Sick Note!

Spread the Word!

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To help us keep our school day running smoothly, please remember: To help us keep our school day running smoothly, please remember:

Need a New ID? Need a New ID?

What to do If Your Child is Absent What to do If Your Child is Absent