Mustang Message
August 21, 2026
Pflugerville ISD is implementing a new math curriculum called Bluebonnet Learning in Kindergarten-5th Grade. Learn more about the program here.
Who: Interested 4th and 5th Grade Students
When: September 8th or 10th (choose one) from 6:55am-7:30am
Where: Meet at the front office vestibule at 6:55am to be welcomed in for auditions in the music room for a 7:00am start.
Please click the following link for all details:
Hello parents! Ms. Grillo here, MES Librarian!
All MES Students checked out books in the past week! Please ask your child about their library books! I love when they share in their love of reading at home!
Some things to keep in mind to help keep our school's library books safe and cared for:
- Never eat or drink around books and make sure water bottles in backpacks are secure (this is the number one reason books have to be thrown away!)
- Books are due after 2 weeks; we do not have overdue fines, however notes may start going home after 2 weeks to ask to locate or pay to replace lost books.
- Please do NOT replace library books yourself if they are ever lost or damaged; please instead tell me and I will let you know the fine so you can pay for the book.
- Never hesitate to reach out to me about any issues surrounding books - I'm here to help!
Here are the checkout limits for each grade level:
PK, Pegasus, Kinder & 1st: 1 book
2nd & 3rd: 2 books*
4th & 5th: 3 books*
*Only one may be an audiobook
Please let me know if you would ever want to come check out books in the morning with your student - I can make you a parent library card (up to 5 additional books). There will also be several opportunities to check out books with your student throughout the year during Family Checkout Weeks - stay tuned for more information!
Thank you for helping us take care of our wonderful collection of library books!
Ms. Grillo // theresa.grillo@pfisd.net // 512.594.6021
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Pflugerville ISD is reinstating parent-documented absences. This means that, for a defined set of reasons, a parent or guardian note will once again be accepted to excuse your student’s absence, without requiring a doctor’s note for every occurrence.
We know families have been asking for this, and we want you to understand exactly how it works so there are no surprises.
What a Parent Note Can Excuse
You may submit a note to excuse up to five school days per semester, per student, for:
Your student’s illness, injury, or health-related condition
A medical, dental, or behavioral health appointment
The serious illness, hospitalization, or death of an immediate family member
There is no change to excused absences related to certain religious, military, or legal proceedings, college visits, and driver’s license appointments, and those don’t count against your five days. Please see the Student Handbook for details.
What a Parent Note Cannot Excuse
To keep this policy fair and consistent for every family, a parent note cannot be used for:
Family vacations or trips
Personal errands that could be scheduled outside school hours
Oversleeping, missed rides, or traffic
Work, babysitting, or non-District activities
How to Submit a Note
Send your note to your campus attendance office within three school days of your student returning to school. Notes can be submitted in writing, emailed (this is the best way for tracking) or submitted through the method your campus provides. Each note should include:
Your student’s full name and student ID
The date(s) of the absence
The specific reason for the absence
Your name, signature (or electronic submission), and a phone number where the campus can reach you
Good to Know
A parent note is reviewed, not automatically approved. Your campus will confirm the reason meets District guidelines.
After five parent-documented days in a semester, a note from a licensed health-care provider will be required for future illness-related absences.
This is separate from absences the District is already required by law to excuse (such as certain religious, military, or legal proceedings), those don’t count against your five days.
Why This Matters
Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success, and we want every absence, excused or not, to come with the support your student needs to catch up. Reinstating parent notes gives families more flexibility while keeping our attendance standards clear and consistent.
If you have questions about this policy or a specific absence, please contact your campus attendance office or the Office of Student Affairs.
We are so excited to do some planting this year and watch our gardens at the back of the school bloom! Here is a link for an MES Garden Sign-up sheet for parents or teachers who are interested in joining the effort. We would love any help we can get!
In order to be approved for free or reduced lunch, families must reapply every year. We do not want to miss anyone, so encourage all of our families to apply! The application can be found here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Breakfast is free to all PfISD students regardless of economic status.
Website: https://mes.pfisd.net/
Location: 2215 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville, TX, USA
Phone: 512-594-6000
Facebook: facebook.com/murchisones/