Parent Newsletter

As we begin a new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of our students, families, and staff. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and grateful for the partnership we share in supporting every child's success.

Over the past year, our school community has made tremendous progress. Through the dedication of our students, staff, and families, we have seen growth in achievement, stronger relationships, and continued momentum toward our goals. These accomplishments are worth celebrating, but we also know there is more we can achieve together. This year, we are committed to building on that success and continuing to make gains across every classroom and every grade level. We believe every student can learn, grow, and thrive, and we will remain focused on providing the high-quality instruction and support needed to help them reach their full potential.

In addition to our academic goals, one of our key priorities this year is strengthening communication between school and home. Families play a vital role in a child's education, and we are committed to keeping you informed, engaged, and connected. Through newsletters, campus updates, family events, and regular communication from teachers and staff, we hope to build strong partnerships that support student success.

We are also dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where every student and family feels valued, respected, and connected. Our goal is for Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 STEAM Academy to be a place where students are excited to learn, families feel comfortable and involved, and staff work together to create positive experiences for all.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children and for being an important part of our school community. We look forward to an incredible year of learning, growth, and achievement together. Let's make this our best year yet!

Monica Brinkley

Principal

Thanksgiving tickets are now on sale through the SchoolCash website!

Please note that each family is allowed only two guests per student, even if you have multiple students attending the school. (Tickets can be purchased from Oct 13th-Nov13th)

BJH Halloween Treat Drive for El Paso Children's Hospital 🎃

Dear BJH Families,

The BJH Student Ambassadors are excited to sponsor a Halloween Treat Drive benefiting El Paso Children's Hospital. We invite your family to help brighten the day of children who may be spending Halloween in the hospital.

We are collecting new, unused toys and activity items for children and teens. Suggested items include:

• Coloring books and crayons
• Puzzle books
• Card games
• Small toys
• Journals and sketchbooks
• Travel games
• Craft kits
• Fidget toys

If you're unsure what to donate, consider bringing something that your child would enjoy if they were spending time in a hospital and needed a fun activity.

Collection Dates: October 13-29, 2026
Donation Deadline: October 29, 2026
Drop-Off Location: Counselor's Office

As a thank-you for supporting this community service project, all students who donate will receive a Halloween candy bag.

Please be sure to include:

• Student Name
• Grade Level

Thank you for helping us spread kindness beyond our school walls and make Halloween a little brighter for children at El Paso Children's Hospital.

Sincerely,

BJH Student Ambassadors
BJH Counseling Department

Arrival Procedures

7:20 Campus Gates & Doors Open

7:20-7:35 Elem Students Sit Outside Classroom / MS Students Play Outside or in Cafeteria

7:35-7:50 Pk-8th Grade Students Enter Classroom to eat Breakfast

7:45 All Gates & Doors Close / All Students Enter Through Front Doors

7:50 Tardy Bell Rings / Beginning of Instructional Day

8:05 Anyone Who Arrives 15 Min after the Start of the School Day Must Be Signed In by an Adult

2:40 Deadline for Parent Change to end of day Dismissal

3:00 Pk-8th Dismissal

3:15 Any Student Not Picked Up will be Brought to the Office & Parents/Emergency Contacts Called

Attendance

Absence Reporting Procedures

To report your child's absence, parents must provide a written note. You may do this by emailing us at hill_notes@episd.org or by scanning the QR code below.

Any Pk-5 students must be present at 10am to be counted as present for the day. 6th-8th grade students have attendance taken every period, but 3rd period is the reporting period to the state.

We ask that you make all efforts possible to make all doctor's appointments at the end of the school day.

Please include the following information:

1. Student's First & Last Name

2. Student's ID Number

3. Reason for Absence

4. Attach any Relevant Documentation, such as Doctors Notes, Court/Government Documents, etc.

School Day begins at 7:50am

We Open our doors to students at 7:20am. We serve breakfast from 7:35-7:50 each day.

Instruction begins promptly at 7:50am. Any student who arrives after 7:50am is late and will be counted tardy. Excessive tardies may result in truancy and criminal charges may be filed.

Please ensure your child arrives prior to the beginning of the school day. Breakfast will not be served to students who arrive after 7:50am.

Any student who arrives after 8:05am must be signed into school by a parent or guardian.