Kohlberg Elementary Newletter
Week of 10-12-26
Welcome Back, Kohlberg Families!
We hope all our Coyotes and their families enjoyed a restful fall break! We are proud to share that our intersession was a success, and we are grateful for the continued commitment of our students, families, and staff in supporting student learning and growth.
As we return to campus, we do so with heavy hearts as we mourn the loss of our beloved Nurse Bernie Aguilar. Nurse Bernie was a cherished member of our Kohlberg family whose compassion, dedication, and love for our students touched countless lives. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and her legacy of care and service will continue to be part of who we are as a school community. During this difficult time, we will continue to support one another and honor her memory.
As we begin the second half of our semester, our focus remains on instruction, student growth, and supporting the academic and emotional needs of our students and staff. We know that strong relationships, compassion, and a sense of community are especially important during challenging times. Together, we will continue creating a safe, caring, and supportive environment where every Coyote can learn, grow, and thrive.
Thank you for your continued partnership, understanding, and support. We are grateful to be part of such a caring community and look forward to moving forward together, one day at a time.
EL PASO ISD BOARD APPROVES LOWER TAX RATE FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
Communications
(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – September 15, 2026) – During Tuesday night's meeting, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees officially adopted an overall school district property tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year that is lower than last year’s.
The newly approved combined tax rate drops to $1.0745 per $100 valuation. The adopted rate consists of two parts:
• Maintenance and Operations (M&O): Set at $0.7637 per $100 valuation, a decrease from last year.
• Interest and Sinking (I&S): Maintained a rate of $0.3108 per $100 valuation, the same as last year.
By maintaining the I&S rate, the district will successfully pay off $15.2 million in outstanding debt ahead of schedule, saving taxpayers nearly $2.7 million in future interest. The Board's strategic decision secures a lower overall tax rate for the community today while strengthening the district's financial health for the future.
Hello Coyote Family,
Please see the newsletter to the left to find out how to contact me and the guidance and counseling focus for the month of October. Thank you for your attention and support.
Kohlberg Coyote Broadcast Channel
Coyote News 2026-2027
Kohlberg's Broadcast Club shares our morning announcements on Friday's on our YouTube channel. Please check us out!!
September 11th Broadcast: https://youtu.be/SC3m4dl-b8A
September 18th Broadcast: https://youtu.be/_5S4TBvHjwQ
September 25th Broadcast: https://youtu.be/54vAd158caE
Cheryl Ford- Librarian
IT STARTS WITH A BOOK...Coming Soon
****KEEP READING!!!! READING IS SUPER IMPORTANT AND THE ONLY WAY TO BECOME A BETTER READER IS TO READ!!!! READING MAKES YOU SMARTER. YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE READING FOR AT LEAST 20min A DAY ******
📚 As your librarian, I'm here to support both you and your child. Please don’t hesitate to stop by the library if you ever need help or have questions.
Be sure to read the library information letter provided for important details about my services and routines.
The library will be open after school from 3:25–3:50 PM. We’d love for you to stop by and check it out!
“Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible.”
– Barack Obama
Two Sentence Scary Story Writing Contest
It is almost that time of year again, where students can submit a TWO- Sentence Scary Story. It is ONLY the beginning of a scary story, two sentences that grab the readers' attention. FINAL copy due to Mrs. Ford by October 23rd to participate.
Reading At Home with BookFlix and ScienceFlix
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic animated stories from Weston Woods with thematically aligned nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. This engaging digital resource for children in grades PreK–3 will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills and introduces them to a world of knowledge and exploration. This interactive resource will help them get excited about reading and books and extends learning beyond school hours.
BookFlix includes: 159 classic animated stories, each paired with a related nonfiction eBook, Spanish language versions of 41 pairs of fiction and nonfiction, read-aloud supports so students can hear each book narrated, and hear definitions of key words and directions for each activity, and/ educational puzzlers so children can show what they have learned.
Happy reading!
Your Subscription Links
BookFlix : https://digital.scholastic.com/site/launch/bkflix?ucn=600125139
ScienceFlix: https://digital.scholastic.com/site/launch/sfx?ucn=600125139
Username: Kohlberg
Password: flix
How to Contact Attendance
Please email our attendance office to: Kohlberg_notes@episd.org
Please attach any necessary documentation, such as:
Doctor's notes
Dentist notes
Other relevant documents
We will no longer take phone calls for verified absence
Email: Kohlberg_notes@episd.org or you may scan the QR code
