H.R. Moye STEM Academy
Parent Newsletter - August 31-September 4
"Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow!"
ONE PRIDE. ONE PURPOSE.
π£ Moye Families β Every Day Counts! ππΎ
Every dayβand every minuteβat 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.
β οΈ 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.
β€οΈ 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.
π 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:
β° On time.
π« Every day.
π All day.
Together, letβs reach 95% attendance, celebrate our students, and make every day count! πͺπ πΎ
Calendar of Events
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
π Intramurals Are Coming to Moye! β½πππ
Families, exciting news! πβ½ππ
Elementary Intramurals are coming to Moye STEM Academy! Students in grades 3β5 are invited to participate throughout the 2026β2027 school year.
Our first sport is Soccer, beginning September 1! Practices will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45β4:45 PM.
Students must maintain good academic and behavior standing to participate.
Please see the flyer for the full schedule and additional information. Weβre excited to give our students another opportunity to get involved, stay active, and have fun! ππ
Thursday, September 3, 2026
π Moye Families β Learn More About Gifted & Talented! π
Do you think your child may benefit from Gifted & Talented (GT) services, or would you simply like to learn more about the program?
Join us for our GT Presentation Night! Weβll share information about:
β How to refer a student for GT
β What the GT program entails
β Learning opportunities and benefits
β How we support our gifted learners
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September 3
β° 4:00β4:30 PM
π Moye Library
Whether you have questions about GT or just want to learn more, all families are welcome! We hope to see you there! ππ
Tuesday, September 4, 2026
π Apples with the AP! π
Parents, youβre invited to join us on September 4 at 2:45 PM in the Library for a short conversation about attendance and how we can work together to support student success. β€οΈπ
We hope to see you there!
π Perfect Attendance = Stuffed Animal Parade! π§ΈπΎ
We are excited to celebrate students who are at school, on time, every day! β€οΈπ
Students who maintained perfect attendance from August 10 through the end of August have earned a special reward:
π§Έ Bring a favorite stuffed animal to school
π Participate in our Stuffed Animal Parade on September 4!
π© Students who qualify will receive their official invitation on Tuesday, September 1.
Every school day matters, and being here each day helps our students learn, grow, and stay on track.
We canβt wait to celebrate our Mountain Lions who showed up every day and on time!β€οΈπ
Every Friday in September!
π GO GOLD FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS! π
Moye Families, throughout September, we invite our students and staff to wear YELLOW or GOLD every Friday in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. ποΈ
Together, we will show our love and support for the brave young warriors at our local childrenβs hospital. π
βοΈ Wear Yellow. Spread Hope. Support Our Warriors! βοΈ
Every Athletic Event!
ποΈ Great News for EPISD Families! β€οΈπ
All El Paso ISD students can now attend district athletic events FREE of charge!
ποΈ Admission Information:
- Elementary students: FREE β no ID required
- Middle & high school students: FREE with a current EPISD school-issued ID
- Students without a current school-issued ID: Regular student admission fee applies
- Students from other districts: $4 for football | $2 for all other sports
- Adults: $6 for football | $3 for all other sports
Tickets can be purchased online in advance or with cash at the event.
Letβs pack the stands, support our student-athletes, and show our EPISD pride! ππππ
Monday, September 7, 2026
Labor Day Reminder
In recognition of Labor Day, all El Paso ISD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7.
We are especially thankful for our incredible teachers, staff, families, and community members whose hard work and dedication make a difference for our students each and every day. β€οΈπ
We hope our Moye families enjoy a safe, restful, and well-deserved Labor Day!
Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
ππ Moye Families β Get Cozy & Letβs READ! ππ
On Tuesday, September 8, Moye STEM Academy will join students across EPISD for Read Across the District (R.A.D.)!
To make the day even more fun, students are invited to COME TO SCHOOL IN THEIR PJs! π€π Students can get comfy, grab a great book, and enjoy some special time dedicated to reading.
π Wear your PJs. Grab a book. Get cozy. READ!
We canβt wait to see our Moye readers enjoying a great book! πππΎ
Read more. Know more. Be more.
Friday, September 11, 2026
β€οΈ Grandparents Day Lunch at Moye! β€οΈ
We are excited to invite our wonderful grandparents to join their grandchildren for lunch at Moye Elementary! π₯°t
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Friday, September 11, 2026
π Grandparents may join students during their regular lunch time.
ποΈ Adult Lunch Combo: $7.00
Tickets will be available for purchase August 31βSeptember 10. Please note that tickets will not be sold the day of the event, so be sure to purchase yours ahead of time.
We can't wait to welcome our grandparents to campus and celebrate the special role they play in our students' lives! β€οΈ
Thank you, grandparents, for all you do to support our Moye students! πΎ
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
ππ Moye Families β Mark Your Calendars! π
Our Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, September 15. This will also be an Early Release Day for our students.
Parent-teacher conferences are a wonderful opportunity to connect with your childβs teacher, celebrate their progress, and work together to support their continued growth. ππΎ
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Tuesday, September 15
π« Parent-Teacher Conferences
β° Early Release Day
More information regarding conference times and scheduling will be shared soon. We look forward to connecting with our Moye families! ππ
miercoles, 16 de septiembre
Friday, September 18, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
π RaΓces & Rising: A Hispanic Heritage Family Night
π RaΓces & Rising: A Hispanic Heritage Family Night
Moye families, join us on September 23 from 4:00β5:30 PM for a special evening celebrating Hispanic heritage and the rich cultures, traditions, languages, and stories represented throughout our Moye community. β€οΈπ
RaΓces celebrates the Hispanic roots, traditions, language, and stories woven throughout so many families in our Moye community.
Rising celebrates every Moye studentβtheir growth, their voice, and the opportunities ahead as they continue developing confidence as readers, writers, speakers, and learners.
Throughout the evening, families will enjoy cultural celebrations along with fun activities that encourage students to speak, listen, read, and build confidence using English in meaningful ways.
This evening is about celebrating the heritage that is such an important part of many of our families' stories while welcoming every Moye family to learn, participate, and celebrate with us.
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September 23
β° 4:00β5:30 PM
π Moye STEM Academy
Honoring our roots. Growing our voices. Rising together. β€οΈπ
Friday, September 25, 2026
π Learning & Growth at Moye STEM Academy
πΎ Our Academic Goals for Every Moye Student
At Moye STEM Academy, we are focused on building strong foundations in the early grades and continuing that growth all the way through 5th grade.
π Kinderβ2nd Grade | Building Strong Readers
Strong readers start with strong foundations! Our Kβ2 students will receive daily small-group reading instruction based on their individual needs and progress. We will closely monitor their growth throughout the year to make sure they are developing the skills they need to be successful readers.
π£οΈ English Language Growth | Kinderβ5th Grade
For our students learning English, our goal is for every child to grow in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. These skills will be intentionally practiced throughout the school day, with an especially strong focus in the early grades.
β Grades 3β5 | STAAR Success
Our goal is to move every student toward Meets and Masters on STAAR. Teachers will provide strong daily instruction, targeted support when students need it, and closely monitor progress throughout the year.
β€οΈ Families are an important part of this work!
Read with your child, ask about what they are learning, practice skills at home, and celebrate their progress.
Stronger Instruction. Better Outcomes. Every Student. πΎ
πΎ What You Can Expect in Every Moye Classroom
Every minute of instruction matters. When your child walks into a classroom at Moye STEM Academy, you can expect learning to be purposeful, engaging, and focused on student growth.
π― Clear Learning Goals β Students should know what they are learning and what success looks like.
πββοΈ Active Learning β Students won't just sit and listen. They will think, talk, write, solve, create, and actively participate in their learning.
π§© Support for Every Learner β Teachers will adjust instruction and provide additional support or challenge based on what each student needs.
π Checking for Understanding β Teachers will continuously check student learning during lessons so they can respond when students need additional help or are ready to move forward.
π Students Knowing Their Growth β Students will track their own progress and have one-on-one conversations with their teachers about their goals, growth, and next steps.
Most importantly, the work students complete each day should have a clear purpose and move them closer to mastering what they are learning.
Our instructional time is valuable, and we are committed to making every minute count.
Stronger Instruction. Better Outcomes. Every Student. πΎ
π’ 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. β€οΈπ 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. π Learn more: We are also sharing Moyeβs 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.π
EPISD Bond Information
Volunteers Needed!
Parent Volunteers Needed!
Moye Families π€π
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 moreβthere are so many ways to get involved. πΎ
Complete your VIPS volunteer application at www.episd.org/volunteer.
Our first opportunity is our Grandparents Day Lunch on September 11! If youβd like to help, please call Mrs. MuΓ±oz at (915) 230-5300.
Thank you for supporting our students and Moye STEM Academy! β€οΈ