Raven News, October 16, 2026
Reflect, Refine, Reimagine - Wonder
Prop A 2026 Community Meeting Schedule
Families, staff, community invited to community meetings to learn about Prop A
Calling all Raven families, staff, and community members! Join Superintendent James Vasquez at community meetings to learn more about the upcoming Prop A - Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election on Nov. 3. This is an opportunity to stay informed and hear important information related to our schools and the future of our district. Click here for a schedule of the community meetings.
Prop A Financial Plan
Prop A Armed Forces at Every Campus
Career & Technical Education
Socorro ISD students prepare for future with CTE programs
More than 90% of Socorro ISD high school students participate in Career and Technical Education programs. CTE provides students with hands-on learning designed to prepare them for jobs after graduation. Without a rate increase, some of these programs could be cut. Proposition A includes $1 million to maintain CTE programs. Learn more at https://www.sisd.net/propa
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65 and older and disabled homeowners
Property owners age 65 and older, disabled veterans and disabled homeowners
Socorro ISD property owners age 65 and older, disabled veterans and disabled homeowners who have filed the appropriate Homestead Exemption with the County Central Appraisal District will not be financially impacted by Proposition A. For these homeowners, school taxes are frozen and cannot exceed the established frozen amount. Learn more at https://www.sisd.net/propa
A Message From Mrs. Gabriela Elliott, Campus Principal
Greetings, Ravens!
Greetings, Ravens! Thank you for an amazing first week of the 2nd 9 weeks. Our student hit the ground running with RLA Interim Assessments, 7th/8th Make Up Dance, Creative Learning Collaborative GT Event, and Cozy Cold Day on Friday! Thank you for the positive energy and eagerness to get back to work. Interim Testing will continue next week.
Eastlake Feeder Community Meeting and get informed on SISD Prop A 2026 on Monday, 10/19/26 at 6PM. Students will earn a free dress day on Tuesday, 10/20, 2026 for attending. You just have to make sure to sign in at the event, as we will verity attendance.
Our new assistant principal, Ms. Ro Laura De Anda will officially start on Monday, 10/19/2026. She comes to us with experience as a PreK8 and High School assistant principal and a district athletic coordinator. She is excited to join our Raven community and ready to serve.
I also want to give a shoutout to our 6th graders!!!! 6th grade students have reclaimed first place this week with 96.03% and have earned free dress. They will have free dress, 10/19/26. 7th grade came in third place with 94.36% and 8th grade came in second place with 95.45%. Way to show up and be ready, Ravens. Every Day Counts. Every Student Matters. Attendance Takes Flight at Eastlake Middle School!
Attendance Spotlight
Congratulations, Ravens! Our campus attendance for the week was at 95.56% for the week!
- 6th Grade: 96.01% ⭐
- 7th Grade: 94.36%
- 8th Grade: 95.46%
Drop Off and Pick Up
Thank you parents for being patient, as you pick up your children. As a reminder, we have a lot more parents picking up and more students walking home after school. We want to ensure that everyone remains safe by being patient, following the law, listening to street signs and following the direction of the SISD Police Officers and Eastlake MS Monitors and Administration. Please also remind your children to use crosswalks, when crossing the street. Students that have scooters may bring them but cannot be riding on our school's sidewalks because they have significant speed and can run over other students or parents. They have to walk them in and wear helmets. If students don't follow these rules, we will have to ban the scooters again. Lastly, we have a crosswalk right in front of our school on Bob Hope. Many cars are turning around in that area. Please be safe and refrain from doing a u-turn in our school zone. This poses a safety hazard for our pedestrians. You are all much appreciated.
Lunch Applications
Please complete your lunch application at your earliest convenience. We are still pending 48 applications. Free and Reduced Status will qualify for free lunch.
Morning Arrival Information
The building opens for students at 7:00 a.m. at the west student drop-off area.
- Students arriving before 7:55 a.m. may report to the cafeteria for breakfast.
- Students arriving at or after 7:55 a.m. should pick up a grab-and-go breakfast and proceed directly to class.
- Staff members will be stationed throughout the building to supervise and assist students.
Please note that students should not be dropped off before 7:00 a.m., unless prior arrangements have been made with campus administration.
SEL - CKH October's Leadworthy Character Trait: Self-Direct
What does it mean to Self-Direct?
Self-Direction is the ability and learned skill to cast a vision of future goals and then take intentional steps toward who, where, and what we want to be. Instead of focusing on things to control or avoid, we emphasize our responsibility to make positive choices related to our emotions, attitudes, and actions.
Why focus on Self-Direction?
- Self-Direction strengthens relationships. Self-Direction helps to grow social skills and develop meaningful, positive relationships with others.
- Self-Direction teaches personal responsibility. Learning to Self-Direct teaches students to take responsibility for their own actions.
- Self-Direction helps us to regulate emotions: Self-Direction empowers students to regulate their impulses and emotional responses to situations and circumstances in their life.
Self-Direction in Action:
- Practice goal setting and action planning. When we establish goals and develop action plans, we learn to take intentional steps to successfully achieve goals.
- Monitor and adjust. Provide students with regular feedback and opportunities to self-assess progress toward goals to make adjustments and improvements in their behaviors.
- Reflect and evaluate. Facilitate discussions and reflection to prompt students to examine what they do, think, and say against their goals and vision for their life and learning.
Reflect, Refine, Reimagine, and Wonder together! Follow us on X for daily updates, celebrations, and announcements: @Eastlake_Middle. 🖤💜🐦⬛
Respectfully,
Gabriela Elliott, Proud Raven Principal
#ReflectRefineReimagine
#Wonder
Congratulations to our Raven Counseling Department for earning our campus a Silver Award with a perfect score, Momentum!! This evidence of work was submitted last school year under the direction of our counselors Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Armendariz. As you know, Mrs. Armendariz retired, but Ms. Olivas will continue to carry out our Comprehensive Counseling Program, alongside Mrs. Martinez.
The award celebrates the progress, dedication, and meaningful work demonstrated within our comprehensive school counseling program.
Level is based on the overall score:
• Silver I – Foundation: 0–22 points
• Silver II – Growth: 23–45 points
• Silver III – Momentum: 46–68 points
A perfect score is commendable and a testament to their hard work and dedication to our Raven Community. Congratulations to Mrs. Armendariz and Mrs. Martinez on this incredible achievement!
Give A Shoutout to Our Amazing Ravens
Has someone at Eastlake MS made a positive impact on your child or family?
You can give a shoutout to:
- Teachers
- Administration
- SCEI Coaches
- Counselors
- Librarian
- School Nurse
- Monitors
- Parent Volunteers
- Front Office Staff
- Coaches
- Custodians
- Security Officer & SRO
- Aides
- Students
Help us celebrate the incredible people who make Eastlake MS a special place!
Season II Sports: Football, Cross Country & Volleyball
Please find athletic schedules in link: https://www.sisd.net/documents/departments/athletics/middle-school-schedules/season-ii/16237139
For additional information, please reach out to our campus athletic coordinator, Tita Corrujedo at tcorru@sisd.net.
As our Raven Scholars return to school, it is very important that parents ensure that their child’s immunizations are up to date. School required immunizations reduce the risk of diseases that can be prevented by vaccines. If your child is not up to date with their immunizations, now is the time to take them to their primary physician or clinic such as Immunize El Paso who has started the Vax2School Initiative for the new school year. Please visit immunizeelpaso.org for further information on their locations and hours. For more information on the minimum immunization requirements in Texas schools, please visit the Texas Department of State Health Services at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/default.shtm
Drop Off and Pick Up
Please note parent drop off and pick up is on the west side only, doors close at 8am promptly. Anyone arriving after 8am will need to walk to the front entrance. Visitor front parking is limited to handicap and those coming to front office and for our units.
Bus and Student Pick Up
West Door Entrance every morning for Scholars
They will have a grab and go breakfast. They can also go to the cafeteria for a warm breakfast if they arrive before 7:50 am.
Maria Nunez Perla - (915) 938-3019, mnunez10@sisd.net
Follow me on Twitter for more updates! : @MNunezPerl_ELMS
Eastlake Middle School
Email: gmolin05@sisd.net
Website: https://socorroisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/o/eastlakems
Location: 12901B Bob Hope Dr., El Paso, TX 79928
Phone: 915-938-3000
Twitter: @Eastlake_Middle
