Maverick Matters
Supporting Students. Connecting Families. Growing Together.
Six weeks have already flown by, and our Mavericks are well on their way! By now, new classrooms are starting to feel familiar, routines are taking shape, and we are learning more about the unique strengths and needs of each student. Maverick Matters was created to keep our families connected along the way by sharing resources, parent learning opportunities, helpful tips, and information you can use at home and school. We're glad you're on this journey with us. Strong Mavericks grow from strong school-family connections!
Progress doesn't always arrive in giant leaps. Sometimes progress is asking for help, trying something difficult, making a new friend, remembering a routine, reading a challenging word, or getting through a tough morning. Take time to notice those moments and celebrate them! Every child's journey looks different, and comparing today's progress to yesterday's can be far more meaningful than comparing one child to another. Small steps are still progress, and they're worth celebrating.
Every Maverick brings unique strengths, abilities, interests, and ways of learning to our school community. October gives us an opportunity to celebrate those differences and remind our children that everyone deserves to feel included, valued, and supported. Inclusion is more than simply being together. It means creating opportunities for every student to participate, build friendships, contribute, and experience a true sense of belonging. Our differences make our Maverick community stronger!
Reading together is valuable even when your child isn't the one reading every word. Take turns reading pages, read a favorite book aloud, listen to an audiobook together, talk about new vocabulary, or pause and predict what might happen next. For children who find reading difficult, these experiences provide opportunities to enjoy stories and build language and comprehension without making every interaction with a book feel like a test. Most importantly, help your child discover that reading is about more than getting every word right.
Fall brings lots of fun to an elementary campus, but special events, celebrations, dress-up days, assemblies, and schedule changes can also be challenging for children who depend on predictable routines. Preparing your child ahead of time can help. Talk about upcoming events, mark special days on a calendar, explain what may be different, and remind your child about the parts of the day that will remain the same. A little preparation can help an exciting but unfamiliar day feel much more manageable.
What Is an Accommodation?
An accommodation is a support that helps a student access learning or show what they know without changing the learning expectation itself. Accommodations are individualized based on a student's needs and may look different from one child to another. If your child receives accommodations, ask the team not only what the accommodations are, but also when and how they are used.
Oct. 6, 2026 at 12:15pm Partners Resource Network presents Virtual: Statewide Webinar: Extending the Impact of Dyslexia Intervention-A Comprehensive Coaching Approach
In addition to effective dyslexia intervention, students benefit from intentional support that helps them extend their learning beyond intervention into the classroom, home, and everyday life. This session equips parents and educators with practical strategies to strengthen homework routines, classroom accommodations, and assistive technology. Participants will also explore how individual functional performance goals can support confidence, self-advocacy, and independence while helping students successfully apply the skills they develop through intervention across everyday learning experiences.Click here to join.
Oct. 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm Partners Resource Network presents Virtual: START STRONG-Building the Foundation, Creating the Vision Independence doesn’t start in high school—it starts with the little things. Explore simple ways families can build independence, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills at home while beginning to understand how these skills connect to the IEP and a child’s future. Click here to join.
Oct. 13, 2026 at 9:00am -10:30 am Region 20 presents Virtual: Supporting the Daily Routine in the This session will explore research-based strategies that support children in participating and moving through activities in the home such as cleaning up toys, taking a bath, eating meals, running errands, and even taking a nap. Come learn how offering choices and adding playful elements can help create a smoother, more peaceful rhythm for your family. Click here to register.
Oct. 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Region 20 presents Virtual: Building Super-Powered Numeracy Join us for an engaging parent learning session focused on helping children build strong math foundations through numeracy and subitizing skills. Parents will learn what these important skills are, why they matter, and how they support confidence and success in mathematics. The session will also provide simple, fun, and practical strategies families can use at home to help children recognize numbers, understand quantity, and develop stronger problem-solving skills in everyday activities. Click here to register.
October 8 from 6:00-8:00pm Judson ISD Dyslexia Parent Night
Join Judson ISD’s Dyslexia Department for an evening dedicated to helping families better understand dyslexia and ways to support their child’s learning journey. Families will learn about characteristics of dyslexia, intervention strategies, and ways to advocate for their child’s needs. Whether your child has already been identified with dyslexia or you are just beginning to ask questions, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and feel supported. Where? Judson ISD Board Room, Education Resource Center. Registration: Click here.
October 22 from 4:00-8:00 PM Join us for our Campus Spirit Night at Raising Cane’s at the Raising Cane’s on Walzem Road! Bring your family and friends, enjoy a great meal, and help support our school community. We look forward to seeing our Masters Elementary families there for an evening of food, fun, and school spirit!
October 30 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm Trunk or Treat with Our Mavericks! Get those costumes ready and join us for our Masters Trunk or Treat! Bring the whole family for an evening of treats, decorated trunks, and fall fun with our Maverick community. We can't wait to see our students dressed up and enjoying time with friends, families, and staff. Mark your calendar and come make some sweet Maverick memories with us!
October Family Challenge:
This month, catch your Maverick doing something independently that you might normally help with. Maybe it's carrying their own backpack, ordering at a restaurant, cleaning up, asking for help, choosing their clothes, or completing part of a routine independently. Notice it, name it, and celebrate it! Independence grows one small opportunity at a time.
Questions are welcome! Strong partnerships begin with communication, and families should never feel like they have to wait for a meeting to ask a question or share something important. Your child's teacher, case manager, service provider, counselor, and campus administrators are all part of the team supporting your Maverick. If you're not sure where to start, reach out and we'll help connect you with the right person.
Contact Us!!
Website: Masters Elementary
Location: 2650 Woodlake Parkway, Converse, TX 78109
Phone: (210) 945-1150
Instagram: James Masters Elementary