Mustang Message

Mustang Families,

It's hard to believe we are already at the end of September! I see amazing things happening every day in your children's classrooms and am excited to see all of the growth they will make this year from their amazing teachers.

Remember, attendance counts! Students cannot learn the incredible content from their teachers if they are not here at school. Teachers always try to provide makeup work but it is not the same as the instruction they receive from their teacher. Research indicates that only 17% of students considered chronically absent in kindergarten and 1st grade were reading proficiently in 3rd grade, compared to 64% of those students with good attendance. Thank you for your commitment for getting your children to school.

Thank you,

Carrie Quinney

Principal

Murchison Elementary

Once a month on Friday mornings, some of our students get to explore a different classroom during Mustang Explorers. Here are some pictures from Mustang Explorers today!

The Murchison PTO needs your help to make our Trunk or Treat spook-tacular!

We’re summoning all ghouls, goblins, and grown-ups to help us transform trunks into treat-filled wonderlands for our little monsters. Whether you're spooky, silly, or somewhere in between, we need your creativity and candy skills.

Because let’s face it...without your help, it’s just a parking lot with costumes.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EAFA62BA5F85-58735608-halloween

Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program by any adult for students in grades K through 5th must be returned to the campus counselor by the end of the nomination window: October 1 - 31, 2025. The last day applications for nomination will be accepted will be on October 31, 2025. If you are not sure if you should nominate your child for screening, then please visit with your child's teacher.

PfISD GT Referral Information Link

Please see below for information from our school counselor for October. If you would like to opt your child out of counselor lessons please email Ms. Vandeloock at susan.vandeloock@pfisd.net

Parents must apply for free and reduced lunch for their students every year. Students who previously received free and reduced lunch from previous years are no longer being grandfathered for this year. If you would like to apply for free and reduced lunch this year, go here https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application to complete the application.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you to those who have already logged into Skyward and completed your students' consent forms. Your prompt attention is greatly appreciated.

If you have not yet completed the forms, we need your action as soon as possible. It is very important that we have these permissions on file as soon as possible to comply with state law and to ensure your child can receive the services and instruction they may need.

As a reminder, during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) was passed, which requires school districts to obtain written parental consent before providing specific instruction and services. PfISD must have your consent in the following areas:

Mental Health Related Services
Physical Health-Related Services
Participation in School-Sponsored Clubs
Instruction on Abuse, Trafficking, and Violence
Human Sexuality Instruction (Grades 4–12 only)

Your students’ required forms can be found in the Skyward Parent Portal. To complete them, log in and select each of the tiles. Please remember that parents must complete forms for each child in the district.

When reviewing the forms, please note that clicking “Yes” to an option means you are giving permission for the district to provide that specific service, treatment, or instruction.

If you need to view the forms in another language, right-click in the middle of the page, choose “Translate to <language>,” and then use the three-dot menu to “Choose another language” if needed.

For more information about SB 12, please visit the Texas Legislature’s website: https://capitol.texas.gov.

Thank you for your partnership and for completing these forms promptly to ensure we comply with state law and are prepared to support your child.

Sincerely,
PfISD Health Services
PfISD Guidance and Counseling
PfISD Office of School Leadership

Fall Picture Day is October 2! This is for the individual student pictures that will go in the yearbook. You are also welcome to buy the pictures if you would like. An order form should have come home with your child or you can order online at online.phototexasphotography.com and use the preorder code PTPUC.