November Parent Newsletter

Spartan Families,

As we welcome November, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. The encouragement students receive from their families and the care they experience at school help them feel supported, build confidence, and keep growing. We are grateful to work alongside families who care so deeply about their children’s success.

October was filled with opportunities for our students and staff to learn, connect, and celebrate together. From Red Ribbon Week activities that encouraged healthy, drug-free choices to our superhero scavenger hunt for Principal Appreciation Month, our campus community showed wonderful school spirit. These moments remind us that learning happens in many ways and that a positive, welcoming school environment is something we create together.

As we move through November, I encourage students to stay focused on their goals, come to school ready to learn, and continue making choices that reflect kindness, responsibility, and respect. Regular attendance and strong communication between home and school make a meaningful difference. Please continue reaching out to your child’s teachers if you have questions or would like to discuss their progress.

This month also gives us a special opportunity to reflect on gratitude. I am thankful for our hardworking students, our dedicated staff, and the families who support our school each day. Thank you for being an important part of our Spartan family. I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and restful November.

Warmly,

Mrs. D. Cano

Principal, Rembrandt P-TECH ECHS

If you need immediate assistance with any comments or concerns, please feel free to email me at dcano@vanguardac.net. This is the fastest way to get in communication with me directly.

At Rembrandt Secondary, supporting our students takes a team! Our Principal, Assistant Principals, Counselors, College Advisor, and ACE Program Director work together to help students succeed academically, socially, and personally while preparing them for their future.

Whether your family has a question, needs assistance, or simply wants to connect, our team is here to help. We value our partnership with our Rembrandt families and look forward to supporting every Spartan throughout the school year.

At Rembrandt, we believe strong character is an important part of every student’s success. Our Spartans are encouraged each day to live by our three core values: Be Safe. Be Respectful. Be Responsible. These values guide how we learn, work together, and care for our school community.

As we move through November, please take a few minutes to talk with your child about how these values can be practiced at school and at home. When students hear consistent messages from the adults who support them, they can make thoughtful choices and help create a positive environment for everyone.

🛡️ Be Safe
At school, students can help keep themselves and others safe by following campus expectations, keeping hands and feet to themselves, walking in the hallways, and telling a trusted adult if they have a concern. At home, families can encourage safe habits, awareness of their surroundings, and thoughtful choices when using technology and social media.

💙 Be Respectful
At school, respect means using kind words, listening when others are speaking, valuing different perspectives, and treating classmates and staff with courtesy. At home, students can practice respect by speaking kindly, helping family members, showing gratitude, and treating others with care.

⭐ Be Responsible
At school, students show responsibility by coming prepared, completing assignments, arriving to class on time, and taking ownership of their actions. At home, they can practice by staying organized, completing chores, being honest, and following through on commitments.

Thank you for partnering with us and reinforcing these values with your child. Every conversation and positive example helps strengthen a school culture where Spartans feel valued, supported, and ready to learn. Together, we can make a positive difference in our school and community.

🌟 Spartan Spotlight: Heart of a Spartan

Each six weeks, Spartan Spotlight recognizes students who demonstrate positive character, growth, and what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. 💙💛

This six weeks, our Heart of a Spartan Award celebrates students who show kindness, empathy, respect, and care for others. ❤️

We can’t wait to celebrate our Spartans who make a positive difference every day! 🌟

A season of gratitude starts with showing up!

This November, let's be thankful for every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed!

As we approach the holiday season, it's important to keep strong attendance habits. Every school day provides valuable opportunities for learning and connection.

Help your Spartan finish November strong by:

• Making school attendance a daily priority
• Arriving on time and ready to learn
• Staying connected with teachers and classmates
• Building positive routines, even during busy holiday weeks

Let's make every school day count before Thanksgiving break!

Why Join UIL? ⭐

Parents, encourage your child to give UIL a try! UIL gives students the opportunity to discover new interests, make new friends, strengthen academic skills, build confidence, and represent our school while competing for excellence. With events ranging from Spelling, Chess, Art, Music, Math, Science, Ready Writing, Dictionary Skills, and more, there is something for every student to explore.

5th grade students can participate too! They may choose to join a 5th grade UIL event or challenge themselves by competing in the 6th grade category. Encourage your child to step outside their comfort zone, try something new, and discover what they can accomplish! 💙💛🏆

Dear Parents,

We want to remind you of the importance of completing the 2027–2028 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for your student.

Completing the FAFSA is an important step in helping your student receive financial assistance for college and allows students to be considered for federal and state grants, work-study opportunities, and other financial aid.

Additionally, if your student plans to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), or other college, please remember that the UTRGV scholarship deadline is December 1st for several scholarships!

A completed FAFSA is required for consideration for applicable UTRGV scholarships and financial aid opportunities. We strongly encourage parents and students to work together to ensure the FAFSA is completed and the scholarship application is submitted before the deadline.

Please make sure your student:

• Completes the 2027–2028 FAFSA

• Submits their UTRGV scholarship application before the December 1st scholarship deadline

Parents, your involvement and support make a difference! We don't want our students to miss out on valuable scholarship and financial aid opportunities simply because an application was not completed on time.

Let's work together to make college more affordable and help our students take the next step toward their future!

Reach out to Mr. Cuellar for assistance , ecuellar@vanguardac.net, 956-520-2770

Spartan families, thank you for helping us ensure our students arrive at school each day ready to learn and in proper dress code. Please keep these important uniform expectations in mind:

• Correct school uniform is required each day.
• Uniform pants must be NAVY BLUE or KHAKI.
• Hair must be a natural hair color.
• Please remember that black pants are not permitted this school year.

We appreciate our parents and families for helping students follow campus expectations and represent Rembrandt Secondary with Spartan Pride! 💙💛