Roadrunner Monthly News

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Together, as a school family, our acts of kindness shape not just our students, but the world they will build.

As a reminder, we have a short week, with schools closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday. The following week, our 3rd through 5th grade students will be taking the STAAR test. We appreciate your continued support in encouraging rest, preparation, and confidence during this important time. At Western Hills, we are proud of our students and know they will shine!”

Warm regards,

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!

Please take a moment to thank all of our Paraprofessionals on Wednesday, April 1!

All of our para's go above and beyond! We appreciate everything they do for our teachers and students.

Autism Awareness Day is on April 2nd, students are welcome to wear blue.

Join us for a special fundraiser breakfast in support of our 5th grade students!

🗓 Saturday, April 11

⏰ 8:00–10:00 AM

📍Applebees Bring your friends and family to be part of this meaningful event!

🎟 Tickets are $15 per person.

Your support makes all the difference, we can’t wait to see you there!

To purchase tickets, click the below link:

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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.