The Gallop

Dear Stehlik Families,

Welcome to a new school year at Stehlik Elementary! We are excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and new possibilities with our Stallions.

This year, we are bringing “STEM at Stehlik!” to life by encouraging students to think critically, solve problems, collaborate, and explore the world around them. As we embrace our theme, “Con ganas with grit we rise,” we will remind our students that success comes from approaching every challenge with determination, courage, and a willingness to keep growing.

Our school day is 7:35 a.m.–3:10 p.m., and every minute of instruction matters. We are seeing many students arrive late or leave school early. Even a few missed minutes each day add up and can affect a child’s academic progress. Please help us by ensuring your child arrives on time, remains at school for the entire day, and attends every day unless they are ill.

Our recent campus accountability rating was a D. Although our students made significant academic growth, we still have important work ahead of us—and we cannot do it alone. We need a strong partnership between our school and every Stehlik family.

You can support your child’s progress by having them complete ST Math and Amira practice at home each day. Consistent attendance, daily practice, and encouragement at home will make a meaningful difference.

Thank you for trusting us with your children and partnering with us in their success. Together, con ganas and with grit, we will rise! At Stehlik, we remain committed to giving our best all day, every day, because every moment matters!

With Stallion Pride,
Dora A. Garza
Principal, Stehlik Elementary

Open House is tomorrow, September 15, from 4:30–6:00 PM!

We are excited to welcome our families and have the opportunity to connect with you. We hope to see you there!

Days: September 14th - 18th

Where: Stehlik Library

Referrals are now being accepted for the fall 2026-2027 school year. Referrals will be accepted from August 26-October 8th. Students in grades 4 & 5 who scored masters on STAAR Reading or STAAR Math will automatically be screened during this time. Testing will take place between October 19-October 30.

The following definition is provided by the Texas Education Agency in their guidelines for gifted and talented programs:

Gifted and talented student means a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area; possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or excels in a specific academic field. If you would like to refer your child, click on the link below or scan the QR Code and complete the referral form. Contact Ms. Smith if you have any questions.

Ya se aceptan solicitudes de recomendación para el programa de alumnos dotados y talentosos (GT, por sus siglas en inglés) para el año escolar 2026-2027. El plazo para presentar estas recomendaciones es del 26 de agosto al 8 de octubre. Los estudiantes de 4.º y 5.º grado que obtuvieron el nivel de desempeño "Masters" (dominio sobresaliente) en las pruebas STAAR de Lectura o Matemáticas serán evaluados automáticamente durante este periodo. Las pruebas se llevarán a cabo entre el 19 y el 30 de octubre.

La siguiente definición es proporcionada por la Agencia de Educación de Texas (Texas Education Agency) en sus directrices para los programas de alumnos dotados y talentosos: Se considera alumno dotado y talentoso a aquel niño o joven que demuestra un nivel de rendimiento notablemente alto —o el potencial para alcanzarlo— en comparación con otros de su misma edad, experiencia o entorno, y que exhibe una gran capacidad de desempeño en áreas intelectuales, creativas o artísticas, posee una capacidad excepcional de liderazgo o sobresale en un campo académico específico.

Si desea recomendar a su hijo(a), haga clic en el enlace que aparece a continuación o escanee el código QR y complete el formulario de recomendación. Comuníquese con la Sra. Smith si tiene alguna pregunta.

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  https://bit.ly/GTREFERFORM26

Ask About Their Goals!

Students have been working on setting academic goals for the school year. Parents, take a few minutes to ask your child:

“What are your academic goals this year?”

Please help our students grow by continuing their learning at home! Follow the directions below to access ClassLink on a mobile device such as a cell phone or tablet.