Ranger Family Newsletter

• Order your student some Salinas Spirit Gear using this link. The store closes on Sept. 26th. https://gogandy.com/salinas-spirit-25

• Skyward Parent Forms (Very Important)-If you haven’t already, please log in to your Skyward account and complete the new forms found under the designated tile. One of these forms is required for counseling and nursing services. This form must be completed in order for our nurses to provide any care for your child—including basic first aid.This update is part of the new SB12 bill, which goes into effect Monday, September 1st. Please take a few minutes to complete the forms as soon as possible so we can continue supporting your child’s health and well-being at school.

• Sept. 8-11-APEX Fundraiser continues this week
• Sept.8-Grandparents Day Breakfast from 8:30-9:30. Grandparents can check in early starting at 8:00 AM.
• Sept. 11-APEX Fun Run. If you want to volunteer please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/xtsj96qX21sMiTPB8

We look forward to another great week of learning as we "Teach Them, Love Them and Watch Them Grow!"

• Sept. 15-Food Bank at Salinas in the back by the Cafeteria from 9:30-10:30 AM
• Sept. 22-26-Salinas Book Fair Week
• Sept. 23-Open House/Title 1 Night/Book Fair from 5:00-6:30
• Sept. 26-Zoom Title 1 Meeting Makeup Session at 8:00 AM

Our Apex Fundraiser kicks off on 09/02/2025, and this year's theme is "Apex Level Up"! Not only are we raising funds for our school, but our students will be learning leadership habits that help them grow, lead, and rise through challenges. Stay tuned for updates on how you can support our cause and empower the next generation of leaders!

Parents, we invite you to come eat lunch with your student during their lunch period on the stage. Here are a few reminders when eating lunch with your student:

• You may only eat with your child and not other children.
• If someone other than the people listed in your student's Skyward family portal is coming then you must email Ms. Allen or Mrs. Casstevens to give permission or they will not be allowed to eat with the student(s).

Our Ranger birthdays are special and we love celebrating our students. Please review our protocol for classroom birthday celebrations.

• Only pre-packaged store bought items can be shared
• Items should be dropped off in the front office before 2 pm
• Items will be distributed the last 15 minutes of the school day
• We ask that you not bring in inflatable balloons
• Parents are not able to go in the classroom; however you can always eat lunch with your child on their birthday
• Please make sure you have enough for the entire class or we will not be able to pass them out

Requirements

All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

On Campus Volunteering

• Parents/guardians of a child attending a Judson ISD school, who choose to volunteer on campus, do not need to complete the Volunteer application, but will be required to check-in using the Verkada Verification System using their government-issued photo ID.
• Volunteers who are not a parent/guardian or a One-Time volunteer must complete an application at the Judson ISD Volunteer Application.

Off Campus Volunteering (Field Trips)

• All volunteers wishing to chaperone a field trip must complete the Judson ISD Volunteer Application.

• Applications must be submitted 7-10 days prior to the field trip.

• The application must be completed once per school year.

All Volunteer Applications must be renewed annually.

If you have any questions, please contact Bertha Alarcon in Human Resources at balarcon@judsonisd.org or 210-945-5101.

Doors open at 6:45 am, school starts at 7:30 am, our tardy bell rings at 7:30 am. If you make it through the gate by 7:30 AM in car drop off your child will NOT be counted tardy

Dismissal starts at 2:50 pm. Any student needing to be picked up early must be checked out by 2:00 pm. Thank you for being patient with us at car pickup as it gets faster as the weeks go on.

A reminder that all campus visitors will be required to sign-in at the front office. All adults signing in must have a government issued ID. WE ask that you ring the bell at the door and present your ID. You will be asked your reason for visiting and will then be let in.