Week 5

Dear Tom Lea Families,

As we continue to Level Up, we are remaining focused on what matters most: purposeful instruction, student engagement, and strong relationships. Our consistency creates the conditions for our students to succeed.

🎮 🚀 Be sure to get the Rooms App to communicate directly with teachers.

If you need assistance, please call Ms. Carolina Alarcon or visit this link:

https://www.episd.org/page/app-central

Use this link to learn about the prioritized plans for each school site. 🔗

https://www.episd.org/o/tle

https://www.facebook.com/TomLea.bravebulls

We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser: our Brave Bull Fun Run! Our fundraising goal is to raise $35,000 for enhancing the school experience through student recognition, staff appreciation, academic support, school spirit initiatives, community events celebrations and campus improvements to benefit our students at Tom Lea Elementary.

Why are we excited?

✅ Easy-to-use fundraising platform

✅ Character-building program

✅ Fitness celebration event for every student!

Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!

Students will also enjoy 'Global Kitchen Club,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through recipes and activities popular around the world.

⭐ Key Dates:

💻 Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 08/31/2026

🎉 Kickoff in school – 09/11/2026

👟 Event Day – 09/25/2026

Stay tuned for more details and follow us on social media for updates!

Click here for the EPISD Calendars Page

For the latest menus, visit FNS's Facebook Page by clicking here.

• BUS RIDERS must come in to campus for issuance of Bus ID cards.
• Bus ID cards will be attached to the student's backpack for daily transportation.

Stopfinder App

To help families get started, visit episd.org/stopfinder for registration information, frequently asked questions, and a step-by-step video on using the app.

Tom Lea Follows Non-Uniformed Dress Code (click for details)

El Paso ISD's web friendly version: https://www.episd.org/page/dress-code

FNCA (Local)

Setting up Rooms Step-by-Step: Click Here

At Tom Lea, our goal is to listen, support, and improve. If you have a concern regarding student safety, bullying, or anything related, please know you can reach out!

Click here to submit a concern.

Elizabeth Jo Sandoval,

Tom Lea Elementary Principal

Email: ejsandov@episd.org
Website: www.episd.org/tomlea
Location: 4851 Marcus Uribe Dr, El Paso, TX 79934
Phone: 915-230-5450
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TomLea.bravebulls/
Twitter: @TomLeaES

Instagram: @tomleaelementary

VISION: Tom Lea is committed to fostering a love for learning and achieving academic excellence in a safe learning environment.

MISSION: In partnership with our diverse school community, we believe in developing well-rounded

students by providing high-quality, authentic learning experiences that cultivate critical thinkers and problem solvers.

Together, we'll embrace new challenges, celebrate every success, and encourage every Brave Bull to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Each new day will be an opportunity to level up—building confidence, strengthening character, and unlocking new skills. As we begin this journey together, we invite everyone to bring their Brave Bull spirit, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, grow, and encourage one another. We know this will be a year filled with unforgettable memories, incredible achievements, and opportunities to shine.

The badge is the school's dedication and commitment to helping students think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, participate, and share.

The campus' information and parent letters on accessibility pathways are listed on the school's website: https://www.episd.org/o/tle/page/school-information

Including:

• Parent Notice for Plan Pathway
• Parent Letter on Policies - Nondiscrimination, Harassment & Grievance