Roadrunner Monthly News

Dear Western Hills Family,

As we continue to navigate the new Western Hills, our focus remains on building strong connections with our students and families. We are committed to open communication, meaningful partnerships, and creating a welcoming environment where every child feels supported and valued. By working together, we can ensure a positive, engaging experience that helps all students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Warm regards,

Don Belknap, Principal

Western Hills Elementary

915-236-3850

Please email the following to our attendance clerk:

• Doctor's notes, dentist's notes, appointment slips, passport appointment paperwork, funeral announcements
• We will no longer take phone calls for verified absences.
• Email: westernhills_notes@episd.org

Parents, for the month of November we will be having an Attendance competition between each grade level. The class in each grade level with the best attendance will get extra recess time!

We are introducing school identification badges for students to be worn while they are at school.

These badges help support daily school routines and identification during the school day. Please note the following:
Students will wear their school ID only while on campus.
IDs will be worn on breakaway lanyards designed with student safety in mind.
All student IDs will remain at school and will not be sent home.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to maintain a safe and organized learning environment for all students.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.

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📆 Orders open: Jan 19 – Feb 5

🚚 Delivery: Friday, Feb 13

📚 Delivered straight to classrooms! all grades, teachers, and staff!

You can:

• Send cookie packs to your child

• Surprise friends, teachers, and school staff

• Buy extra packs as gifts for family and friends (we’ll deliver them to your child’s classroom!)

💛 A portion of the proceeds will help support our 5th Grade Graduation.

Thank you for spreading the love and supporting our school community! 💕

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Whether a parent, family member, educator, or community member, your PTA membership will impact the lives of millions of Texas children. Thank you for joining us in ensuring every child has a representative voice.https://www.joinpta.org/

Don Belknap, Principal - drbelkna@episd.org

Danielle Coppinger, Asst. Principal - drcoppin@episd.org

Raquel Hernandez, counselor - rherna11@episd.org

Janet Chaparro, counselor- jmchapar@episd.org

Pam Newby, nurse - panewby@episd.org

Lisa Guzman, secretary - ljguzman@episd.org

Heather Dunscomb, PEIMS clerk - hdunscom@episd.org

Judith Ramirez, LPAC- jramire2@episd.org

Students will have the opportunity to participate in sustainability projects relevant to our desert region through hands-on environmental learning experiences.

To deliver exceptional education, empowering students to reach their potential.