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Vasquez Voice

Vol. 2 No. 11

Vasquez Voice Vol. 2 No. 11
VasquezVoiceVol. 2 No. 11

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Hello Vasquez Families!


Our Read -A- Thon Fundraiser is soon to wrap up!!! Keep encouraging your student to read and sharing the fundraising link! Incentives have been added below! Ask your child's teacher for more details.


UIL practices are in full swing and Spelling Bee lists went out this week. The academic competition season is upon us!


Are you curious about our PTA? Do you want to support students and staff in an impactful way but don't know how? Watch this video for more information or contact our PTA @ Vasquezpta@gmail.com.


Mrs. Middleton

Principal

latishamiddleton@celinaisd.com

Read-A-Thon Fundraiser!!! Ends October 5th. Read-A-Thon Fundraiser!!! Ends October 5th.

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GT Referral Information

Celina ISD’s Gifted & Talented referral window will be open October 5–16, 2026. Parents, teachers, and staff may refer a student for GT testing during this window.

This is the only GT referral window for the 2026–2027 school year. No additional referrals will be accepted after the window closes.

Please note: All 2nd grade students will participate in the district’s GT universal screener and do not need to be referred.

https://celina.projectedu.net/home/CustomGTParentReferral

https://celina.projectedu.net/home/CustomGTStudentReferral

Please see the graphic below for testing dates and service timelines.

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Friday Dress Up Days Friday Dress Up Days

Dressing up in fun theme days is a Celina Tradition in support of our CHS Football Team! Join in on the fun each Friday in Football season. There is no pressure, just fun!

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October 26-30th is Red Ribbon Week at VES. Red Ribbon Week focuses on keeping kids safe by staying drug and alcohol free! Join in on the fun with dress up days to go along with the focus of why keeping your mind and body clean is so important.
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Connect With Us on FACEBOOK!!!

Click HERE to see our FACEBOOK page. Like us so you can follow our beginnings and see our story begin! Positive comments appreciated.

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72% of our students ride a bus. If your student is one of the 72%, please help us teach and review bus expectations using the list below. We sincerely appreciate the support.

**Future Planning** **Future Planning**

District Academic Calendar


🎃 OCTOBER

10/1- Spelling Bee Lists go out

10/2 - Custodial Appreciation Day

10/2 - FCA Meeting (before school)

10/8 - House PARTY

10/8 - End of 1st 9 Week Grading Period

10/16 - Homecoming

10/9 - 10/13 Fall Break for Students

10/13 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

10/14 - 2nd 9 Weeks Grading Period Begins

10/21- Fall Picture (Make-ups)

10/26-10/30 - Red Ribbon Week

Lost & Found lives in the Cafeteria, have your students look for lost items. Lost & Found lives in the Cafeteria, have your students look for lost items.

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Click the image above, for a live link for membership!! Our goal is for each family to purchase one membership to support our students.

Lunch SIGN UPS!!! Lunch Visitors. Lunch SIGN UPS!!! Lunch Visitors.

Vasquez Elementary

Vasquez Elementary

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! Please note : Limited 2 Slots for each Student

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Click on the bottom picture and it will take you to our October lunch visitor sign up sheet. Remember a valid ID or Current passport are required for signing in at the front desk. Seats are limited to two guests per student.

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Parent Teacher Conferences are Happening Now!

All parents should be offered the opportunity to learn how their student is doing in regards to grade level academic and behavioral expectations. Please take the time to learn how your student is doing by meeting with the teacher(s) and hearing about how this 2026 school year started out. What you can expect to discuss: beginning of the year data, your students' goals, work samples, study habits and more!

Grade Level Newsletters, click the link for each. Grade Level Newsletters, click the link for each.

VES 26-27 Pre-K Newsletter

VES 26-27 Pre-K Newsletter

September 28th-October 2nd Important Dates: Home and School Connection Ideas Have questions or need to reach out? Here is how to contact your Pre-K teachers: Mrs. Springer: whitneyspringer@celinaisd.com Mrs. Munoz: keishamunoz@celinaisd.com Mrs. Jones: amandajones@celinaisd.com Mrs. Crowder: leci...

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VES 26-27 Kindergarten Newsletter

VES 26-27 Kindergarten Newsletter

September 7th - 11th What you can do at home Important Dates: Character Trait Practice counting to 20, 50, and 100 Practice writing their name Read together at night for 15-20 minutes Practice letter names and sounds September 15 - DOT DAY! September 15- Curriculum Night September 16- Fall Pictur...

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VES 1st Grade Newsletter 2026-2027

VES 1st Grade Newsletter 2026-2027

CONTACT INFO focus Week of: September 21st-25th Teacher Name Teacher Email 469-742-9109 1st Grade NEWSLETTER Reminders Reading: I can identify features and simple graphics to locate or gain information. Writing: I can demonstrate print awareness by identifying the information that different parts...

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2nd Grade Newsletter

2nd Grade Newsletter

Reminders Events *Check backpacks daily for important notes, flyers, or graded work. *Label personal items like jackets, lunchboxes, and water bottles to prevent lost property. *Bring a snack and a refillable water bottle daily. *Please contact the front office with transportation changes by 1pm....

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3rd grade newsletter 26-27

3rd grade newsletter 26-27

Date: September 14-17 Learning Focus Reminders Important Dates Reading: Analyzing text features in an informational text about deserts. Writing: Composing an introduction, and conclusion for a personal narrative that includes a beginning, middle and end. Phonics: Using Phonetic skill 3 and 4 with...

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4th Grade Newsletter

4th Grade Newsletter

September 14-18 Reminders Events This and That Join PTA Don’t forget to check Thursday folders! 9/15 - Curriculum Night/Field Trip Mtg 9/16 - Fall Picture Day 9/18 - No School We are done with MAP testing! Be looking for your child’s MAP scores in Skyward!

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Ideas, Concerns, or complaints?

If you have concerns, complaints, or ideas, please send those directly to my email. If you prefer, call the school and schedule a meeting with me. It is important to me to be solution-oriented and to work with the community to have a place we feel is working together for the betterment of the students.

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Gail Middleton

Principal

Vasquez Elementary

Email: latishamiddleton@celinaisd.com

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