Dear Families,

Week 13 is upon us and in a few quick weeks, and we will have arrived at our Thanksgiving break. As we begin November, we focus on GRATITUDE and want to thank you for your active role in our school community.

Thank you for continuing to follow the newsletter updates and the information we share weekly (and sometimes daily) in an effort to keep everyone informed. Please mark your calendars for November 5th & November 11th as there is No School these days and November 22nd will be an Early Release at 12:00 pm.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for the opportunities to work with you and your students. Reach out to us as you may need:

• Ms. J. Ortiz, Assistant Principal (jaortiz1@episd.org)
• Mrs. E. Sandoval, Principal (ejsandov@episd.org)

Have a great week!

Mrs. E. Sandoval, Principal

• 11/5 (Tuesday) - NO SCHOOL, District Closed
• 11/8 (Friday) - Read Across the District
• 11/8 (Friday) - Veteran's Day Celebration

• 11/11 (Monday) - NO SCHOOL, Veteran's Day
• 11/13 (Wednesday) - Thanksgiving Luncheon (1st, 3rd, 5th)
• 11/14 (Thursday) - Thanksgiving Luncheon (PK, K, 2nd, 4th)
• 11/14 (Thursday) - Parent Workshop 8:30 am
• 11/19 (Tuesday) - Coffee w/Principal & Leadership Team 8:30 am
• 11/19 (Tuesday) - VIPS Mandatory Training 5:00 pm
• 11/20 (Wednesday) - Pictures w/Santa
• 11/21 (Thursday) - December Calendars sent home
• 11/22 (Friday) - EARLY RELEASE 12:00 PM
• 11/25 to 11/29 - NO SCHOOL, Happy Thanksgiving!

• Native American Heritage Month
• 4th to 8th - National Psychology Week
• 8th - National STEM/STEAM Day
• 11th - Veteran's Day
• 20th - Education Support Professionals Day
• 22nd - Substitute Professional Day

The Parent Handbook file has been updated as of 9/28/24. The recent updates include the following:

• Guidelines for homework minutes
• EIA (LOCAL) Grading Policy
• Copy of procedures shared below
• Visitor Building Entry

We have found some common questions that arise around the ins/outs at the front office. We've updated the information in a visual format to help with transparency as we are focused on minimizing interruptions to instructional time.

Please know that although we often have to navigate around school rules and procedures, the expectation is that we are always able to do so respectfully and with a customer-service-oriented approach. We ask for the same in return from our parents and follow the district's visitor guidelines if non-compliance.

We truly need everyone's support. 🫶

Parents, every year a renewed VIPs application to be an active volunteer for the school year. Scan the QR code or use the link below to the district's information page regarding Volunteers in Public Schools.

Our volunteer family plays a huge part in making our District successful. Volunteers provide additional support to staff, faculty and students. Volunteering gives parents and community members the opportunity to contribute to the children's education and participate in providing a well-rounded education for all students. Volunteers enhance the instructional program.

https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/volunteer

1. Download the El Paso ISD app and login with your parent account.
   
2. Connect with your teacher in Rooms and see Tom Lea announcements in the news feed.
3. Social media updates include Tom Lea Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

Elizabeth Jo Sandoval,

Tom Lea Elementary Principal

Email: ejsandov@episd.org
Website: www.episd.org/tomlea
Location: 4851 Marcus Uribe Dr, El Paso, TX 79934
Phone: 915-230-5450
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TomLea.bravebulls/
Twitter: @TomLeaES

Instagram: @tomleaelementary

Use the link or QR code to send us Customer Service feedback any time we need to hear it.

https://forms.office.com/r/7tHntVX1T1

VISION: Tom Lea is committed to fostering a love for learning and achieving academic excellence in a safe learning environment.

MISSION: In partnership with our diverse school community, we believe in developing well-rounded

students by providing high-quality, authentic learning experiences that cultivate critical thinkers and problem solvers.