Jackrabbits Newsletter

Building on our Success Jan. 29th - Feb. 3rd

Week #5 of Marking Period 3

Greetings Jackrabbits!

Our new implementation of assisting students and families during morning arrival with opening doors seems to be working. With your support, our line has been moving smoothly in getting our traffic circulation with better control. The intent is to provide optimal customer service and keep students arriving and parents able to get the day off to a great start. It takes a community.

Children's author, Mr. Joe Hayes was here with our Jackrabbits last Monday to treat our scholars to some of the best story telling ever! Young and older kids at heart listened to his shared stories. In the words of our school librarian and media specialist, Mrs. Seelig, he has a "Magical Voice." Students in grades second through fifth were mesmerized by Mr. Hayes' story telling that one could hear a pin drop in our gymnasium. Thank you author, Joe Hayes for your time here with our scholars and teachers.

Celebration of our 100th Day of School is officially observed on Tuesday, Jan. 30th. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to be creative and wear their favorite 100th Day t- shirt, or attire. It's exciting to know that together we are approaching this milestone day. For students' their teacher typically counts down this day by using tallies, stickers, etc. to mark the day. As a campus we are celebrating with a dance. Please see the flyer attached and thank you in advance for your continued support.

Next Saturday, February 3rd, our students will be performing at our district's Rising Stars and Destination Imagination event at Pebble Hills Hight School. The DI competition is a BIG deal for both students and parents who have worked collectively hard with coordinators, Mrs. Seelig and Mrs. Navar. As said in the performance community, "break a leg," actors!

Outstanding cafeteria balances have increase once again and now totaling $3,900 dollars. Please contact Ms. Parra, our cafeteria cashier at (915) 938-2816 for an account balance. Some students have hundreds of dollars in fines. We do need your assistance in getting to a zero balance. Payments are always welcomed as we are sensitive to your family's budget. Thank you so much for your support!

Thank you for entrusting our team with serving your child(ren).

At your service,

Fernando L. Miranda

School Principal

Mission Statement

Col. Ben Narbuth Elementary School provides a fostering environment, empowering educational outcomes where all scholars and teachers find success no matter the circumstances.

Vision Statement

Believe in all students, Embrace the challenges, Accelerate their learning

100 Days of School Celebration happening Jan. 30th.

Use the QR code below to get information on the 23-24 Yearbook.

VASSP Track & Field Parent Mgt. Wednesday, Jan. 31st @ 6 p.m. in Cafeteria.

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Rising Stars dress rehearsal.

Parents and family members get a sneak peek at our Rising Stars' performance.

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Destination Imagination Team

Our Destination Imagination, DI actors refining their skills last Thursday during dress rehearsal.

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X of the Week, Boys Basket Ball Team

Mrs. O'Hara's X pic of our boys basket ball game huddle.

Gooooo Jacks!

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Birthday Treats

In celebration of birthdays, Please remember to send cupcakes, fruit drinks, and snacks by 7:45 a.m. We will not accept deliveries after the tardy bell at 7:45 a.m. Thank you for your understanding.

Thank a TeamSISD Board Member today! Appreciation & Recognition Month

What's happening this month?

Jan. 30th- Feb. 1st Tutoring and LOC continue

Jan. 30th - 100 Days of School - Dance

Jan. 31st - VASSP Track & Field Parent Meeting @ 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria.

Feb. 3rd - Destination Imagination, DI @ Pebble Hills HS

Feb. 7th - World Read Aloud Day - Special Guest Readers on Campus.

Thank you for your continued support. Go Jackrabbits Go!

School Counseling Resources

Counseling Newsletter Extravaganza

Counseling Newsletter Extravaganza - January - February 2024 by Salvador Chavez

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Dr.'s or parent, student absence notes should be uploaded to the following: attendancebennarbuth@sisd.net

We have received several calls regarding PK3/PK4 Compulsory Attendance. Below is some clarification:

Compulsory Attendance applies to ALL students upon enrollment regardless of age, please see snip of FEA(legal) below. This policy is tied to truancy therefore, if the student has 10 or more unexcused absences during a 6 month period, the parent is subject to a referral to truancy court.

We are entering the lowest months for good attendance due to upper respiratory infections and flu like symptoms. Please send healthy students to school daily.

Friendly Reminder: All students from Pre-Kinder through Fifth Grades are held accountable to state compulsory attendance rules. Although pre-k and kindergarten are not mandated by the state of Texas, once enrolled in school, parents are held accountable for their child's daily attendance. Both excused and unexcused absences are still seen as days out of school. All students are responsible to make up lost instructional times. Let us know if there are any questions or concerns. We are here to assist you!

Perfect Attendance Incentives:

Students who are in attendance from Monday through Fridays will have the chance to wear free dress on the proceeding Monday. Please adhere to our acceptable student dress code when wearing free dress. Other incentives will be available throughout the school year. No torn or frayed jeans are allowed at any time.