Schorlemmer Bear News
MAY 2026

Schorlemmer Bear News
Great Mornings!
7:15 am - Front doors open at Schorlemmer
7:15 -7:45 am - Hot Breakfast is served in the cafeteria
7:45-8:00 am - Sack Breakfast is served
7:45 am - Students walk to class and are greeted by their teacher
7:55 am - Announcements begin
8:00 am - Tardy
- IF YOUR CHILD ARRIVES TO SCHOOL 8:00 AM OR LATER, YOU WILL NEED TO WALK THEM INTO THE SCHOOL OFFICE. THIS IS DUE TO ADULTS NOT BEING ON DUTY AFTER 8:00 AM AND THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD. THANK YOU.
- THERE ARE NO EARLY CHECK OUTS AFTER 2:45.
Raptor Visitor Check-In Reminder
At Schorlemmer Elementary, student safety is our top priority. All visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID each time they enter the building — whether you are:
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joining your child for lunch 🍎
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checking out a student early 🕐
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volunteering or attending a school event 🎉
Our Raptor Visitor System scans your ID to verify your identity and maintain a secure campus.
➡️ If you do not have an ID, you will not be permitted to enter beyond the front office, pick up a student, or attend school activities. Thank you for helping us keep our Bears safe by always bringing your ID when you visit campus! 💙🐾
Important Dates
April 27:
Attendance Incentive Begins
April 30:
CLOSED CAMPUS
-5th Grade Math STAAR
-Last Day for 2026-2027 Priority Registration
May 1:
CLOSED CAMPUS
-Math STAAR Make Up
-Rest After The Test for 3rd-5th grade
May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4:
-1st & 2nd Math CBA
-Talent Show Try Outs
-Texas Roadhouse Night 3-10 pm
May 5:
-Cheer Clinic and Parent Meeting after school
May 6:
-College or Military Shirt Day
-Cheer Clinic after school
May 8:
-3rd Grade to Ethel Lee Tracy Park 8:30-2:00
-2nd Grade to Mr. Gatti's and Ethel Lee Tracy Park 10:15-2:00
-Cheer Try Outs for 26-27 (3:45-5:00)
-Stu Co Luau Dance 5:00-7:00 3rd-5th grade
May 12:
-Kinder to the Splash Pad at Ethel Lee Tracy 9:00-2:00
-Girl Talk 9:00 with 5th Grade Girls in the cafeteria by Mrs. G from Cade
May 14:
-1st Grade to Skate World 9:30-1:30
-5th Grade and Choir Ocean adventure Musical 5:30-6:15
May 15:
-5th Grade to Splashway 8:30-4:15
May 19:
-PTO Bingo Night 5-7 / All Families are Welcome!
May 20:
-Kickball & 5th Grade vs. Parents/Staff Kickball Game 9:45-10:45
-Clubs pool party at North Crest Pool 4:30-6:30 (Stu Co, Choir, Cheer, Safety Patrol, Flag Crew, Bear Ambassadors)
May 21:
-Talent Show PreK: 9:30-10:30 in cafeteria
-Talent Show 3rd-5th: 1:00-2:00 in cafeteria
-School Board Meeting 6:00
May 22:
-Field Day (schedule TBA)
May 25:
-No School
May 26:
-9:00-9:45- 3rd Grade Awards
-10:00-10:45- 4th Grade Awards
-2:00-2:45- ECSE & PreK Awards
-5:30-6:15- Kinder Awards at West HS
-6:30-7:15- 5th Grade Awards at West HS
May 27:
-9:00-9:45- 1st Grade Awards
10:00-10:45- 2nd Grade Awards
May 28:
-Last Day of School for Students
Let Summer Begin!
Your Vote, Your Voice!
Registration Challenge
Don’t wait, Bear families! Early registration for the 2026-2027 school year at Schorlemmer Elementary ends on April 30th!
To help guarantee your child has a spot for next school year, please complete registration as soon as possible. We are already getting excited to welcome our Bears back for another amazing year of learning, growth, and fun.
Click below to get started! 🔽
May VISD Values: Law Abidance & Civic Duty
This month, we are focusing on the importance of obeying laws and rules while giving back to our community. At school, students practice this by following expectations, showing respect, and making positive choices each day.
Simple ways to reinforce this at home include completing chores, respecting family expectations, helping neighbors, or participating in community events.
Together, we can help our Bears grow into responsible citizens and caring leaders! 🐻
Top 5 & Growing in Excellence Award Recipients
We are so proud of these amazing students!
Here are Schorlemmer's Top 5 Students, which turned into a Top 6 thanks to a tie along with our Growing in Excellence Award recipients.
These students represent hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to doing their very best. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the growth they continue to show every day. Way to go!
Get ready to dance the night away at our Schorlemmer Summer Send-Off Dance!
3rd–5th grade Bears only!
Friday, May 8th from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Schorlemmer Cafeteria
Tickets are PRESALE ONLY – $5 each
Tickets may be purchased starting today through the day of the dance!
We can’t wait to celebrate the end of an amazing school year with our Bears!
2026-2027 Cheer Squad🎀📣
Choir & 5th Grade Present...
Bear Talent Show - May 21st
Our talented students are excited to share their amazing performances with the school.
PK–2nd grade students will enjoy the show in the morning, and our 3rd-5th graders will attend in the afternoon. Please see the times listed below for each group. We can’t wait to celebrate the talents of our Bears! ♥️
Talent Show PreK:2nd 9:30-10:30 in cafeteria
Talent Show 3rd-5th: 1:00-2:00 in cafeteria
You're Invited to Bingo Night!
Field Day 2026
☀️ Field Day 2026 is Coming! 🐻
We are excited for Field Day on Friday, May 22nd at Schorlemmer Elementary! This is always a fun day filled with games, teamwork, and Bear spirit.
Event Times:
- Pre-K through 2nd Grade: 8:15 AM – 10:40 AM
- 3rd through 5th Grade: 12:30 PM – 2:55 PM
Kona Ice Treats:
This year, we are excited to have Kona Ice on campus! All students will have the opportunity to enjoy Kona Ice in the afternoon. If your child would like one, please send $3 on Field Day.
Field Day Shirts:
Grade-level Field Day shirts are available for purchase! Shirts (Youth Small through Adult XL) are $10. Larger adult sizes are available at an additional cost. All shirt order forms and payment are due by Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Dress for Success:
Please send your child ready for outdoor fun by wearing:
- Athletic shorts
- Tennis shoes
- A water bottle
Students may also wear sunscreen and bug spray, but it must be applied before arriving at school.
Parent Visitors:
Families are welcome to attend! To help speed up check-in, please complete the visitor information section on the form so your badge can be printed in advance.
We can’t wait for a fun-filled day with our Bears! 🐻☀️
Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse
Join us for Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, May 4th!
When you dine at Texas Roadhouse, 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to Schorlemmer Elementary, helping support our students and campus programs. Come out and cheer on our Bear Cheer Squad, who will be leading the line dance during the event! We hope to see our Bear families there for a fun evening of food, school spirit, and community support. Be sure to show our school flyer!
West Warrior Boys Soccer Camp
Warrior Summer Football Camps
STRIVE FOR 95! 🐻
At Schorlemmer, we’re aiming for 95% or higher attendance every day—because every day counts! We’ve added some fun incentives to keep our Bears motivated:
🐾 Grade-Level Challenge:
Each day, the grade level with the highest attendance earns a paw print. The grade with the most paw prints at the end of the 4th nine weeks will celebrate with Chips & Pickles party! 🧀🎉
🐾 Classroom Challenge:
Classes earn a letter in the word ATTENDANCE for each perfect-attendance day. When they complete the word, they’ll enjoy a popsicle party! 🥳
Let’s reach our Strive for 95 goal together—because when our Bears are here, they grow and shine! ✨
🎉🐻 ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE ALERT! 🐻🎉
From Monday, April 27th through May 21st, students at Schorlemmer Elementary will have the chance to be entered into some AMAZING prize drawings!
To qualify, students must:
✅ Be at school EVERY DAY
✅ Be ON TIME (no tardies)
✅ Have NO early checkouts
Students who meet ALL requirements during the incentive period will be entered into drawings for prizes including:
🎮 Nintendo Switch
🥽 Meta Oculus
📺 TVs
🧊 Mini Fridge
🎲 Board Games
🏕️ Outdoor Games
…and SO much more!!
We are finishing the year strong, and attendance matters every single day! Let’s show up, be on time, and make these last weeks count! ❤️🖤
Counselor's Corner
The end of the school year can be busy for everyone, which sometimes invites big emotions into our lives!
Use this fun May calendar with your student to discuss how they're feeling.
These daily prompts are a great way to check in with your child and explore things happening in their day-to-day lives!
Nurse Notes
End of Year School Reminders
· For field day May 22nd, please apply sunscreen to your child at home before they come to school or you may send with your student. If insect repellant is needed, please apply this at home. Insect repellant is considered a Nonprescription medication and can only be applied at school with the proper Medical Administration Request form filled out and signed by a parent and a Physician, (please refer to the student handbook on page 73). If you will be on campus with your child during the event, you may only apply to your own child, no aerosols are allowed on campus.
· If your student has medication in the nurse’s office, please pick up by May 29th, by 11:00am. After this day, ANY/ALL medication left in the nurse office will be discarded. Medication must be picked up by a Parent/Guardian, medication will not be sent home with the student. Please remember ANY/ALL medication left in the nurse office will be discarded on May 29th @ 11:00am, no exceptions. (please refer to the student handbook on page 73).
· If your child has a health condition, please pick up blank Medical plans to be filled out by your medical provider, to be turned in for next school year. If your child has medication in the nurse’s office, new paperwork will need to be filled out for the new school year 2026-2027 and MUST be signed by a Physician. Paperwork can be picked up in the nurse office or online. Action plans can also be found and printed online at https://www.visd.net/documents/departments/health-services/district-health- resources/visd-health-plans/240427
· Please make sure ALL required immunizations are up to date. If you are unsure if any immunizations are needed, please call the Nurse. You will not be allowed to complete registration or start the new school year until their immunizations are up to date. Reminder that classes fill up fast and the possibility of your student being capped to another school exists.
My last day on campus will be Friday May 29th at 12:00. If you have any questions or concerns regarding Medication, Medical needs or Immunizations, please reach out to me before then. If your student needs immunizations for the 2026-2027 school year, please reach out to me before May 29th, as I will not be back on campus until August 3rd.
Have a Fun but Safe Summer!
Nurse Pena
Cade MS Theatre Summer Camp
Reminders
Parent Gradebook
Parents have immediate access to their child’s academic information through our online gradebook. With just a single click, you can view grades, attendance records, upcoming assignments, and other important updates to stay informed and engaged in your child’s education.
Accounts and log in information created for the prior school year are still valid. A new account does not need to be established. Parents who are new to Parent Gradebook for 2025-26 school year will need to establish an account.
Click to access the LOGIN Page 👉
LINKS
Contact Info
As always, if you have a question, concern, or compliment, please reach out by phone or email. We LOVE our Bear Family! 🐻
Phone: 361-788-2860
Email: Schorlemmer.office@visd.net