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Dear Palominos Families, & Supporters!

At Pink Elementary, we believe in celebrating our successes while also being transparent about where we have opportunities to grow. Our 2026 TEA Accountability results give us a lot to celebrate — and a clear direction for the work ahead.

ACCOUNTABILITY UPDATE – T.L. Pink Elementary 📊

Pink Elementary earned an overall B rating with a score of 85! Even more exciting is what the data tells us about the progress our students are making. Our students are GROWING!

🌟 OUR WINS:

• 🏆 2 Distinction Designations!
  • Academic Achievement in Mathematics
  • Postsecondary Readiness
• School Progress: B / 88
• Academic Growth: B / 83
• Relative Performance: B / 88

🎯 WHERE WE'RE FOCUSED

While we celebrate our growth, our greatest opportunities remain in Student Achievement and Closing the Gaps. Our focus is on moving more students from making progress to meeting and mastering grade-level expectations. Our focus remains on strengthening Tier One instruction, using student data to respond quickly when students need additional support, providing targeted intervention and enrichment, & ensuring that every student experiences rigorous, grade-level instruction every day.

📈 THE BIG PICTURE

The data tells an important story about Pink Elementary:

• We are closing gaps, but there is still work to do.

• We are demonstrating strength in Mathematics and Postsecondary Readiness.
• We are focused and determined to make the move from a B to an A.

Our goal isn't simply a letter grade. It is ensuring that EVERY Palomino is learning, growing, and achieving.

💚🖤 LIGHTS. CAMERA. EXCELLENCE.

We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful for the teachers, staff, families, and community members who support them each day. Maintaining a B gives us something to celebrate — but it also gives us something to chase. The work has already begun.

At Pink Elementary, we will continue to Expect Excellence. Achieve Greatness. because our Palominos are capable of extraordinary things.

With Palominos Pride,

M. Hernandez

What an incredible first day at Pink Elementary! It was wonderful to welcome our Palominos back, see their smiling faces, and feel the excitement throughout our halls. We are officially rolling into a year filled with learning, growth, and excellence!

A special thank you to Superintendent Dr. Nivens and our District Office team members for visiting Pink Elementary and showing their support during our first week of school! We truly appreciate their encouragement and commitment to our Palominos!

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! 🎉🎂

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:

• Submit the transportation form no later than August 2, for your student to ride the bus for the first day of school.
• If a form is not submitted by August 2, your student WILL NOT receive bus transportation until August 24.
• For all forms submitted between August 3 to August 21, bus transportation will begin August 24.
• Contact your student's campus to request any change in your transportation choice after August 21. Please note, any changes after August 21 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.

Ms. Amatullah’s 5th graders are kicking off the year with focus, purpose, and a sense of urgency! Students worked through their science study guides as they prepared for their first vocabulary test while also learning the importance of having their notebooks organized and ready for the learning ahead. What a great start to a year filled with learning, growth, and excellence!

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