Fort Sam Houston Elementary
FSHE Weekly Newsletter
Dear Cougar Cub Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope each of you has enjoyed a summer filled with rest, laughter, and special moments with family and friends. While it's hard to believe, we have just two weeks left of summer break, and our Cougar Cub team is eagerly preparing to welcome everyone back to campus for another incredible year of learning, growth, and success.
To our amazing staff, thank you for the dedication, heart, and passion you bring to Fort Sam Houston Elementary. Your commitment to our students and families is what makes our school such a special place. I can't wait to welcome everyone back and begin another year of making a difference together.
To our families, we are excited to reconnect with returning Cougar Cubs and welcome our newest families to the FSHE community! We have several opportunities over the next two weeks to help your family feel prepared and excited for the first day of school.
Upcoming Events
🐾 New Families Campus Tour
Thursday, August 7
Families may choose one of the following identical sessions:
8:00–8:30 AM
9:00–9:30 AM
1:30–2:00 PM
2:00–2:30 PM
During the tour, families will:
Check in and receive event materials.
Meet the principal.
Learn about our school, curriculum, and campus traditions.
Tour key areas of the building.
Participate in a Family Q&A session.
🍿 Poppin' into PK
Thursday, August 6 | 3:30–4:15 PM
Calling all of our newest Pre-K Cougar Cubs! This special event is designed to help both parents and students feel comfortable and excited about beginning school.
Parents will receive:
A brief overview of our Pre-K program.
Pre-K classroom expectations.
Helpful information to prepare for a successful first day.
Meanwhile, our future Pre-K students will enjoy:
A fun introduction to Pre-K.
Time to become familiar with their new learning environment.
Opportunities to begin making new friends.
🐾 Meet the Teacher
Tuesday, August 11
Families are invited to meet their teacher, drop off school supplies, and learn about classroom expectations.
This is a wonderful opportunity to begin building strong home-school partnerships before the first day of school.
"Boo Hoo and Yahoo" Breakfast
For Pre-K and Kindergarten parents only (adults only, please).
Whether you're celebrating your child's first day of school with a smile or shedding a few tears, we invite you to join us for breakfast, coffee, juice, and pastries as we kick off the new school year together.
Exciting Campus Update
We are also excited to share that construction on our new playground is moving along nicely! Each week brings visible progress, and we can't wait for our students to enjoy this exciting addition to our campus. We appreciate your patience as construction continues, and we'll keep families updated as we get closer to completion.
As we count down these final two weeks of summer, enjoy every moment together. Read a favorite book, make a few more family memories, and start getting those bedtime routines back in place. We are ready to welcome our Cougar Cubs back for a year filled with learning, laughter, and limitless possibilities.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education. Together, we'll make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet!
We Are FSHE. We Are Cougar Cubs on a Mission!
Warm regards,
Julissa Fisher
