H.R. Moye STEM Academy
Parent Newsletter - September 21-28
"Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow!"
ONE PRIDE. ONE PURPOSE.
Important Information
📣 Moye Families — Every Day Counts! 💙🐾
Every day—and every minute—at school matters! Our campus attendance goal is 95%, and we need your partnership to help our students be at school, on time, and here for the full school day.
⚠️ Did you know about the 90% Rule?
Texas law requires students to attend at least 90% of the days a class is offered in order to receive credit or a final grade for that class. This requirement can apply even when absences are excused.
That means frequent absences, late arrivals, and leaving school early can add up to valuable instructional time missed.
❤️ Right Here. Right Now.
Showing up means more than being marked present. It means being right here, right now for the learning, friendships, celebrations, and experiences that make the school years successful and unforgettable.
🎉 And we want to celebrate great attendance! Throughout the school year, we will continue to have monthly attendance incentives that our students can participate in. Each month will bring another opportunity for students to be recognized and enjoy something special for making attendance a priority!
Help us build strong attendance habits:
⏰ On time.
🏫 Every day.
🕒 All day.
Together, let’s reach 95% attendance, celebrate our students, and make every day count! 💪📅🐾
📱✨ Want to know what our students are up to at school?
Follow us on TikTok @epmoye.elementary! ❤️💙
You’ll definitely want to see what’s been happening at Moye! 📚🐾
This week, we welcomed the Irvin High School Football Players to campus for Read Across the District, where they spent time reading to and connecting with our Mountain Lions. 🏈📖 We also had an amazing turnout for our Grandparents’ Day Celebration, filling our campus with families, smiles, and some very special memories. ❤️
And there’s so much more to come! We’ll be sharing all things Moye—student learning, STEM, celebrations, special events, school spirit, and all the moments that make Moye, MOYE!
Come see what’s happening inside our school and follow along! 🐾✨
🌟 Moye Families — Gifted & Talented Referrals Are Open! 🌟
Parents, you can refer your child for Gifted & Talented (GT) screening! Referrals are open now through October.
If you believe your demonstrates advanced thinking, creativity, curiosity, or strong academic potential, we encourage you to consider submitting a referral.
📱 Simply scan the QR code or use the link on the flyer to complete the referral form.
We want to make sure every Mountain Lion has the opportunity to have their strengths recognized! ❤️💙🐾
🏆 Intramurals Are Underway at Moye! ⚽🏐🏀🏈
Families, our Elementary Intramurals are officially underway at Moye STEM Academy! 🏀⚽🏐🏈
Our 3rd–5th grade students have kicked off the year with Soccer! ⚽ Practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45–4:45 PM.
Students participating in intramurals must maintain good academic and behavior standing throughout the season.
Please see the flyer for the full intramural schedule and information about the other sports coming this school year.
We’re excited to give our Mountain Lions opportunities to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun throughout the 2026–2027 school year! ❤️💙
Calendar of Events
Every Friday in September!
💛 GO GOLD FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS! 💛
Moye Families, throughout September, we invite our students and staff to wear YELLOW or GOLD every Friday in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 🎗️
Together, we will show our love and support for the brave young warriors at our local children’s hospital. 💛
☀️ Wear Yellow. Spread Hope. Support Our Warriors! ☀️
Sept. 18 - Oct. 25
Support Moye, Celebrate Our Students! 💙
🎉 How are we able to offer so many fun incentives and experiences for our students? Through our fundraisers! 💙
Our first fundraiser of the year — Chamoyitos — is officially underway! 🌶️🍬
📅 Fundraiser began: Friday, September 18
📅 Fundraiser closes: October 25
The funds we raise help us provide student incentives, celebrations, rewards, and special experiences throughout the school year.
Every purchase and every student who participates helps us continue creating those special moments for our Moye students. Thank you for supporting our school! 💙
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🎉 Raíces & Rising: A Hispanic Heritage Family Night
Moye families, join us for a special evening celebrating our roots, our stories, and our Moye community! 🌺❤️
Come connect with your child, share family stories, create together, and celebrate Hispanic heritage through fun, hands-on activities that help students practice reading, listening, speaking, and writing in meaningful ways.
📅 September 23
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Moye STEM Academy
Honoring our roots. Growing our voices. Rising together. ❤️💙
Friday, September 25, 2026
❄️ Perfect Attendance = Snow Cones! ❄️
Students who have perfect attendance for the entire month of September will earn a snow cone celebration! 🌈🍧
Every day matters—show up, be ready, and finish September strong! ❤️💙
Perfect attendance. Sweet reward. You earned it! 🎉
Los estudiantes que tengan asistencia perfecta durante todo el mes de septiembre disfrutarán de una celebración con raspados. 🌈🎉
¡Cada día cuenta! Asiste todos los días, llega listo(a) para aprender y termina septiembre con fuerza. ❤️💙
¡Asistencia perfecta. Dulce recompensa. Te lo ganaste! 🍧✨
📅 Friday, September 25 — End-of-Month Student Progress Check
Parents, as we reach the end of September, we will be checking our students’ progress in several important skills that we are actively tracking throughout the school year. ❤️💙
K–2
- 📚 Reading Levels
- ⭐ Sight Words — Reading & Writing
- ➕ Addition & Subtraction
- 💻 IXL Math Progress
Grades 3–5
- ⭐ Sight Words — Reading & Writing
- ✖️ Multiplication & Division
- 💻 IXL Math Progress
🏠 How Can You Help at Home?
A little practice each day can make a big difference!
📚 Read every day and ask your child to tell you about what they read.
⭐ Practice sight words by having your child both read and write them.
➕ K–2: Practice addition and subtraction facts.
✖️ Grades 3–5: Practice multiplication and division facts.
💻 Encourage IXL Math practice at home.
👏 Celebrate growth and effort! Remind your child that progress comes with practice.
Not sure what your child should practice? Reach out to your child’s teacher! They can share specific information about your child’s current progress and provide ideas for what you can work on at home.
We will continue monitoring these skills throughout the year so we can celebrate growth, identify areas where students need support, and keep every student moving forward.
❤️💙 School + Home = Stronger Students! 📚✨
September 28-October 12, 2026
📚 Grades 3–5 Intersession Reminder
We are inviting specific students in Grades 3–5 to attend Intersession next week for additional learning and support.
If your child received an invitation, please make sure their signed permission slip has been returned to school so they can participate.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
October 23-31, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
📅 Friday, October 30 — End-of-Month Student Progress Check
Parents, as we reach the end of September, we will be checking our students’ progress in several important skills that we are actively tracking throughout the school year. ❤️💙
K–2
- 📚 Reading Levels
- ⭐ Sight Words — Reading & Writing
- ➕ Addition & Subtraction
- 💻 IXL Math Progress
Grades 3–5
- ⭐ Sight Words — Reading & Writing
- ✖️ Multiplication & Division
- 💻 IXL Math Progress
🏠 How Can You Help at Home?
A little practice each day can make a big difference!
📚 Read every day and ask your child to tell you about what they read.
⭐ Practice sight words by having your child both read and write them.
➕ K–2: Practice addition and subtraction facts.
✖️ Grades 3–5: Practice multiplication and division facts.
💻 Encourage IXL Math practice at home.
👏 Celebrate growth and effort! Remind your child that progress comes with practice.
Not sure what your child should practice? Reach out to your child’s teacher! They can share specific information about your child’s current progress and provide ideas for what you can work on at home.
We will continue monitoring these skills throughout the year so we can celebrate growth, identify areas where students need support, and keep every student moving forward.
❤️💙 School + Home = Stronger Students! 📚✨
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
📢 Information for Moye Families: Proposed EPISD Bond
Moye families, EPISD has shared information regarding the proposed Bond, and we encourage you to take a few minutes to learn more about what is being proposed and what it could mean for Moye STEM Academy. ❤️💙 The district has created a website where families can find bond information, proposed projects, campus-specific information, FAQs, voter resources, and short videos explaining the proposal and its potential tax impact. 🔗 Learn more: We are also sharing Moye’s campus information sheet, which outlines the proposed improvements for our school and what a bond with no increase in the tax rate could provide for our campus. We encourage our families to review the information, learn about the proposal, and stay informed as we get closer to the election.💙
EPISD Bond Information
Volunteers Needed!
Parent Volunteers Needed!
Moye Families 🖤💙
We need YOU! We are looking for parent and family volunteers to help make our school events extra special this year! From field trips and family nights to festivals, dances, fundraisers, and more—there are so many ways to get involved. 🐾
Complete your VIPS volunteer application at www.episd.org/volunteer.
Our first opportunity is our Grandparents Day Lunch on September 11! If you’d like to help, please call Mrs. Muñoz at (915) 230-5300.
Thank you for supporting our students and Moye STEM Academy! ❤️