Back To School Edition

Dear Palominos Families, & Supporters!

Week two is complete, and our Palominos are off to a strong start! We are excited to see our students settling into their routines, building relationships, and engaging in learning across the campus. Thank you to our families for your continued support as we work together to make this an incredible year at Pink Elementary.

👨‍👩‍👧 Stay Connected
Please check Skyward regularly and set up alerts to help you monitor your child’s attendance and other important information. Staying connected and addressing concerns early helps set our Palominos up for success.

⏰ Every Minute Matters
Our school doors open promptly at 7:15 a.m., and every Palomino has the opportunity to go to class to participate in intervention and extension activities at this time. Please make note that the tardy bell rings at 7:45 a.m. We ask that you help us by establishing strong morning routines and allowing enough time for arrival. When students arrive late, they miss valuable instruction and the opportunity to begin the day alongside their classmates. Every instructional minute counts!

🆔 Student ID Badges
All students have been issued a Pink Elementary ID badge. Students should arrive each morning with their badge and wear it throughout the school day. Please help us build this important safety routine by making the ID badge part of your child’s daily school preparation.

👕 Dress Code & Uniform Expectations
Thank you for helping our Palominos arrive each day dressed appropriately and ready to learn. Please continue to review the LCISD dress code guidelines when preparing for school. Our goal is to minimize distractions and keep the focus where it belongs—on learning!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are building strong routines, setting high expectations, and creating a school environment where every Palomino can learn, grow, and succeed.

With Palomino Pride,

M. Hernandez

Expect Excellence. Achieve Greatness.

Happy Birthday to all of our Palominos with birthdays this week! We hope your special day was filled with lots of smiles, fun, and birthday wishes! 🎉🎂

A very special full-circle moment brought me back to St. John Fisher Catholic Church—the church where I was baptized as a baby. I was honored to be invited back and welcomed by the church and the Knights of Columbus, who presented Pink Elementary with a generous donation to support our students. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to St. John Fisher Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus for supporting our Transformation Day learning experiences! Their donation of construction worker supplies and hospital lab coats will help bring learning to life as our classrooms transform into engaging, hands-on environments. We are so grateful for their generosity and investment in making learning memorable for our Palominos. What a wonderful reminder of the power of community and what is possible when we come together to support our students!

Teamwork makes the Math work! Mrs. Campbell's 4th grade mathematics students teamed up for a fast-paced race to model decimals using place value blocks.

Our kindergarten Palominos are off to a great start! Be sure to check out the Kindergarten Newsletter for a peek at what students are learning, important reminders, upcoming dates, and ways you can support learning at home.

Stay connected with all that’s happening in 4th Grade! Families are invited to check out our 4th grade Weekly Learning Updates for monolingual and bilingual for a look at what students are learning, important reminders, upcoming dates, and ways to support learning at home.

We want to remind you that students are required to wear their ID badges at all times for security and identification purposes. If a student forgets their badge, they will need to purchase a new ID for $5. Please reinforce the importance of keeping their IDs with them daily.

The City of Richmond will be conducting construction on Clay Street and Collins Road. Please see the map outlining the proper route to take for car rider drop-off and pick-up. In addition, please note that this will cause delays during pick-up and drop-off. Please arrive at Pink Elementary early to allow for additional time needed to navigate the delays due to road closures.

Lamar CISD is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment for all students. Students are expected to follow the district dress code while at school and during school-related activities. The guidelines below provide a quick overview of dress code expectations.

Hoods

• Hoodies and jackets with hoods are permitted; however, hoods may not be worn over the head while on campus.

Student ID Cards

• Student ID cards must be visible and worn on the upper portion of the body at all times.

Shirts

• Shirts must be an appropriate length.
• Shirts must display appropriate words, graphics, and designs.

Bottoms

• Shorts, pants, skirts, and other bottoms must be an appropriate length.

Footwear

• Slippers, house shoes, and shower shoes are not permitted.
• Slides and Crocs are acceptable.

Additional Information

For complete dress code expectations, exceptions, and disciplinary guidelines, please refer to the Lamar CISD Student Handbook.

Completing the Beginning of Year online forms through Skyward Family Access is very easy and will take just a few minutes. Below are your steps for completing these forms:

1. Click on the Family Access login button to the right.
2. Login with your LCISD Family Access credentials.
3. Click on the Beginning of Year Forms link in the Family Access main menu.
4. Complete each step, making changes as necessary, and clicking the “Complete Step X” button at the bottom of each form.
5. Once all forms are complete, click the “Submit Beginning of Year Forms” button on the last page.

To support you in completing these forms online, we have created a short video walking you through each of these steps.

Important deadlines for families requesting bus services:

• Please contact our campus to request any change in your transportation choice after August 22. Please note, any changes after August 22 may take up to five business days to go into effect.

The Versatrans MyStop app is a mobile app that allows parents and guardians to track the real-time location of their child's school bus and provide an estimated arrival time at their assigned bus stop. The MyStop app also sends mobile notifications to parents when the student scans on and off the bus. The Versatrans MyStop app is available for in the Google Play store for Android devices and the App Store for Apple devices. Every student will have a unique username and password to log in.

Follow the instructions below:

1. Download the Versatrans MyStop App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Open the app and select:
3. Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, TX
4. Enter your Username: Student ID number.
5. Enter your Password: Student date of birth (MMDDYYYY).
6. Select “Students” to view bus route information when it is active.

For the first two weeks of school there will be NO lunch visitors. Pink Elementary staff will use this time during the first two weeks to teach and practice cafeteria expectations. We will begin welcoming lunch visitors on campus on August 24, 2026.

Memorial Hermann Lamar Clinic schools served: Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High School, Wessendorff Middle School, Austin Elementary, Smith Elementary, Hutchinson Elementary, Jackson Elementary, Jane Long Elementary, Juan Seguin Early Childhood Center, Pink Elementary, & Phelan Elementary.

Memorial Hermann Terry Clinic schools served: Terry High School, George Junior High School, Navarro Middle School, Beasley Elementary, Bowie Elementary, Culver Elementary, Meyer Elementary, Ray Elementary, Travis Elementary, Arredondo Elementary, Wright Junior High School and Randle High School

If your student is absent 10 or more days this semester, they may be at risk of not earning credit due to state laws regarding seat time requirements. We will be holding Attendance Review Committee meetings on the dates outlined below to discuss each student's attendance individually.

Please make sure to inform the campus administrators and/or the counselor about any extenuating circumstances affecting your student's attendance. It is important to have documentation for all absences. Student success is our priority, so please do not hesitate to reach out to the campus for support.

We want to ensure you have the most effective way to communicate with your child’s administrator or counselor. Due to our commitment to prioritizing instruction at Pink Elementary School, our administrators are often away from their desks—engaged in classroom observations, providing feedback, on duty, meeting with students, and ensuring the safety and security of our Palominos.

For non-emergencies, please reach out via email for the quickest response. While our administrators and counselor are dedicated to addressing your concerns, please allow up to 24 hours for a response.

If you require immediate attention, please contact the campus administrative assistant, using the contact information provided. They will be able to assist you more promptly with urgent matters.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We appreciate your partnership in creating a positive and productive school environment.

Website: https://pink.lcisd.org/
Location: 1001 Collins Rd., Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-2100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TLPinkElementary/
Twitter: @pink_elementary

Instagram: @pink.elementary