The Pony Express Parent Newsletter

Dear MacArthur Families,

As we make our way through October, we want to take a moment to thank you for a wonderful first nine weeks of school! We hope you and your families enjoyed a restful Fall Break and are ready for all the exciting things ahead.

We are also excited to introduce our new administrative team! Please join us in welcoming our Interim Principal, Mrs. Provencio, and our new Assistant Principals, Ms. Knight, Ms. Rau, and Ms. Blanchette.

We are truly honored to serve the MacArthur community and grateful for the trust you place in us each day. Your children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to building strong relationships with our families and making this a memorable and successful school year for all our MacArthur Ponies!

With appreciation,
Your MacArthur Administrative Team

Every Student. Every Day. Every Opportunity.

Next week, our students will begin STAAR Interim Reading Assessments on Tuesday and Wednesday!

These assessments help us better understand our students' academic strengths, identify learning gaps in specific standards, and determine how we can best support each child's continued growth and success.

We ask for your support in ensuring your child is present, well-rested, and ready to do their best! A good night's sleep, and arriving at school on time can make a big difference.

Thank you for partnering with us to help our MacArthur Ponies shine!

One of the things we are most thankful for is our wonderful MacArthur community! We are excited to welcome our families to campus for a special Thanksgiving luncheon filled with gratitude, togetherness, and sweet memories with your little Ponies!

We look forward to celebrating with you and making this season extra special for our students.

Please see the flyer below for all the details!

Get those smiles ready, MacArthur Ponies!

Our Fall Picture Day is Thursday, October 15! We can't wait to capture those wonderful smiles and memories!

Important Reminder: All students must be dressed in their school uniform for Picture Day.

Families can order pictures online before or after Picture Day. FREE SHIPPING is available when you place your order before the online store closes, which is within 48 hours after Picture Day.

🛒 Click Here to Order School Pictures

At MacArthur, every day counts! Regular attendance helps our Ponies learn, grow, and succeed.

This October, we're celebrating students who show up every day! Students with perfect attendance from October 12–28 will earn a special Ghost Pass to our attendance celebration Oct 29th, and 30th!

Let's work together to make every school day count!

Absence Reporting QR code and email

This year we are asking that the Income Eligibility Form be submitted online. The information we receive helps support the amount of our Title I funding as a campus. If you have questions regarding the form please contact us at (915) 236-0625.

State law requires us to report the socioeconomic status of all students. This is not related to the free and reduced-price lunch program. This information is used to determine the amount of federal funds received and the accountability levels for each campus. The funds we receive based on this information help us purchase technology, elementary school supply kits, and provide tutors at all of our schools.

We need your assistance in completing the Income Eligibility Form today to help us gather the data that will support academic programs at our district and campuses. Please complete the form at https://www.episd.org/page/localincomeverificationform as soon as possible.

Our school nurses will soon begin conducting annual student health screenings, including vision, hearing, scoliosis, and acanthosis nigricans screenings.

These screenings are an important part of supporting our students' overall health and well-being by helping identify potential health concerns that may impact their learning and development.

If your child requires additional follow-up, our school nurse will contact you with further information.

MacArthur Families, get ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and Lotería!

Our Lotería Afternoon has been rescheduled to Friday, October 23, from 3:15–4:30 PM in the MacArthur Library!

We are excited to bring our Pony families together for a fun-filled afternoon of games and community. We hope to see you there!

Gifted and Talented referrals are open through October.

Volleyball tryouts are October 21–23

Reminder: Completed RankOne forms and a physical on file are required to participate.

Pony Sports Break down by month

EL PASO ISD STUDENT HANDBOOK

Ms. Blanchette Asst. Principal

Email: dmblanch@episd.org