Roadrunner Monthly News

Dear Families,

This month, our school is focusing on the themes of kindness and thankfulness. We are encouraging students to show compassion through simple acts — including others, offering help, and using positive words — while also taking time to reflect on what they are grateful for.

Classrooms will be engaging in discussions, activities, and small challenges that promote empathy and gratitude. We invite you to continue these conversations at home by asking your child about acts of kindness they’ve given or received and what they are thankful for each day.

Thank you for partnering with us to build a caring and supportive school community.

With appreciation,

Don Belknap, Principal

Western Hills Elementary

915-236-3850

We’re excited to share that our school is competing with others across the district for **top attendance! ** Strong attendance means strong learning, and every day your child is here makes a difference.

We can’t do this without you. Your support in getting students to school on time and every day helps us shine and shows the power of our school community.

Thank you for partnering with us and helping us lead the way. Let’s keep it going!

Please email the following to our attendance clerk:

• Doctor's notes, dentist's notes, appointment slips, passport appointment paperwork, funeral announcements
• We will no longer take phone calls for verified absences.
• Email: westernhills_notes@episd.org

Parents, for the month of November we will be having an Attendance competition between each grade level. The class in each grade level with the best attendance will get extra recess time!

Our Pajama Jam: Valentine Edition Dance will be held on February 20th from 6:00–8:00 PM! 💕 🎟️ Ticket sales begin tomorrow and will end on Today Tuesday February 10th until February 19th — so don’t wait! You can purchase a Family 4-Pack for just $15 during presale. Tickets will also be available at the door for $5 per person. Come join us for a fun night of music, dancing, and sweet Valentine vibes. We can’t wait to see everyone there in their coziest pajamas! 💃🕺✨ Purchase tickets using this link: https://western-hills-pta-pajama-jam-69830.cheddarup.com Nuestra Pajama Jam: Edición de San Valentín se llevará a cabo el 20 de febrero de 6:00 a 8:00 PM. 💕 🎟️ La venta de boletos comienza ahora martes 10 de febrero y termina el jueves 19 de febrero — ¡no esperes! Puedes comprar un paquete familiar de 4 boletos por solo $15 durante la preventa. También habrá boletos disponibles en la puerta por $5 por persona. https://western-hills-pta-pajama-jam-69830.cheddarup.com ¡Acompáñanos para una noche divertida con música, baile y un ambiente lleno de espíritu de San Valentín! ¡No podemos esperar a verlos con sus pijamas más cómodas! 💃🕺 ✨

Whether a parent, family member, educator, or community member, your PTA membership will impact the lives of millions of Texas children. Thank you for joining us in ensuring every child has a representative voice.https://www.joinpta.org/

Don Belknap, Principal - drbelkna@episd.org

Danielle Coppinger, Asst. Principal - drcoppin@episd.org

Raquel Hernandez, counselor - rherna11@episd.org

Janet Chaparro, counselor- jmchapar@episd.org

Pam Newby, nurse - panewby@episd.org

Lisa Guzman, secretary - ljguzman@episd.org

Heather Dunscomb, PEIMS clerk - hdunscom@episd.org

Judith Ramirez, LPAC- jramire2@episd.org

Students will have the opportunity to participate in sustainability projects relevant to our desert region through hands-on environmental learning experiences.

To deliver exceptional education, empowering students to reach their potential.