Schorlemmer Bear News

November 16

-2nd Grade Math CBA

-4th & 5th Science CBA #2

-Book Fair Opens (see below)

November 17

-3rd-5th Math CBA #2

November 18

-VISD Thanksgiving Luncheon (Don't forget your visitor's badge & Thanksgiving ticket)

November 19

-4th Grade to La Bahia in Goliad 8:30-2:00

-School Board Meeting 6:00

November 20

-Last Day of Book Fair closes at Noon

-Substitute Appreciation Day

November 23-27

- NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

November 30

-Present & Proud Day - Wear Cozy Pajamas!

December 2

-College/Military/Trade School Shirt with Jeans

December 5

- Victoria Lighted Christmas Parade

December 7

-Schorlemmer Night at Texas Roadhouse

Schorlemmer Elementary families, your voice matters!

Victoria ISD invites parents and guardians to participate in the 2026 VISD Voice Survey. Your feedback helps us celebrate what's working and identify opportunities to improve our schools and support student success.

📅 Survey Dates: November 2 – December 18, 2026

We encourage all families to take a few minutes to share their thoughts. Together, we can continue making Schorlemmer Elementary a great place to learn and grow!

🐻 Our students' success starts with YOU!

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/VISDELEM2027

Bears! We’re excited to kick off our SchoolStore fundraiser! This is a fun and easy way for families to help support our school and provide valuable resources for our students and teachers!

Be on the lookout for information coming home with your student!

🦃 Good Food, Great Company, and Grateful Hearts!

Bear Families, it's almost time for one of our favorite traditions!

We are excited to invite you to our Schorlemmer Thanksgiving Lunch on Wednesday, November 18! There's nothing better than gathering around the table with the people we're most thankful for!

🎟️ Tickets are $8 and can be purchased in the front office.

What's on the menu?
Turkey, gravy, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, a roll, fruit salad, pumpkin pie bar, and tea or water!

Important Ticket Information:

• Visitor badges are being printed in advance! All guests must stop by the front office prior to November 18 to receive their visitor badge, even if they are not purchasing a meal ticket.

• Visitors must present a driver's license or already be registered in our Raptor system.

• Tickets and visitor badges will be provided at the time of purchase.

• Please bring your ticket and badge with you on the day of the luncheon.

Be sure to check the flyer for grade-level lunch times and additional reminders.

We can't wait to gather around the table with our Bear families!

Way to go, Bears! Our October attendance rate was 95.98%, putting us above our campus goal of 95%! 🎉

A special shoutout to 3rd Grade for having the highest attendance of the month at an amazing 97.71%! 🏆👏

Every school day matters! Thank you, families, for helping our Bears arrive every day, on time, and ready to learn. Let’s keep up the great work in October and continue to Strive for 95! 🐻❤️

We are so proud to celebrate our amazing Schorlemmer Elementary VISD Excellence Students of the Month! This month, we celebrate **RESPONSIBILITY!**

Our incredible students show responsibility by making positive choices, taking accountability for their actions, completing their tasks, and doing their part to make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow!

As a special celebration, our Students of the Month received:

• A Certificate of Achievement
• A sweet treat from Nothing Bundt Cakes
• Their picture featured on our Student of the Month Board
• Their name displayed on the scrolling marquee out front
• And a special Facebook shoutout!

Congratulations to all of our incredible students! We are EXTREMELY proud of you and the wonderful example you set for our Schorlemmer family every day! Keep making great choices, taking responsibility, and showing everyone what VISD Excellence looks like!

Happy November!

Throughout the year, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have about your student’s health. The best way to contact me is by email: lisa.pena@visd.net or by phone: 361-788-2860.

Here are a few important reminders for the month of November:

• Spinal screenings will begin in November for 5th grade girls ONLY! A note will be coming home with your student. As a reminder, spinal screenings are State mandated.
• Please ensure your child(ren) are getting plenty of rest so they can come to school ready to learn. It is recommended that children 6-12 years of age get 9-12 hours of sleep daily.
• ·We are a Nut and peanut allergy aware campus. Some classrooms are designated as Nut/Peanut FREE. Please do not bring/send food containing peanuts or tree nuts onto campus. If your child has a documented allergy to peanuts and/or tree nuts and you have not spoken to me, please contact me so that we can ensure they are cared for properly while on campus. If you are unsure if your students’ class is Nut/Peanut free, please contact me.
• Please ensure you have checked your child(ren) for head lice and have provided treatment. Each year we continue to have several children whom struggle with head lice through the year, making it difficult for them to remain attentive and learn, as they are constantly scratching. Constant scratching can also lead to head sores, bleeding, and increases the risk of infection.
• Please keep your child(ren) home if they are ill.

o your child(ren) has a temperature of 100 degrees or higher

o your child(ren) is vomiting and/or has diarrhea

o your child(ren) has a rash that has not been evaluated by a physician.

-When to return:

o your child(ren) may return when they are free of fever, diarrhea, or vomiting for at least 24 hours without the use of medication to relieve symptoms.

o If they have a rash they may return if rash is gone or determined to be non-contagious by a doctor. A note from a physician will be necessary for your child to return to campus.

· If your physician decides it is necessary for your child to receive a medication during the school day, the approval and specific directions must be provided to the school by the physician.

o Parents must bring the medication to the school in the original box or bottle with the current prescription label on the container

o All medications (even over the counter medications) require a written physician’s order. This includes cough drops.

o Students are not to have medications in their possession.

· Keep all home, work, and emergency phone numbers at school up-to-date. When children become suddenly ill or injured at school, it is essential that we have current phone numbers. Please also keep the nurse informed of significant changes in your child’s health. For example: daily medication, new allergies, and changes in physical restrictions, vision and/or hearing impairment. By communicating your child’s special health and safety needs to us, we can ensure a safer and healthier school year.

· Younger students (Pre-K, KG & 1st ) or students with health conditions requiring a change of clothing are recommended to keep a change of clothing in their backpacks in case of illness, spills from lunch, or mud at recess, etc. Extra clothing is not guaranteed from the nurse as clothing is based on what is received in donation and a parent/guardian may need to be called to provide a change of clothes.

I look forward to caring for your children and working with you to ensure a safe, happy, and healthy school environment for your kiddos.

Lisa Pena, RN

7:15 am - Front doors open at Schorlemmer

7:15 -7:45 am - Hot Breakfast is served in the cafeteria

7:45-8:00 am - Sack Breakfast is served

7:45 am - Students walk to class and are greeted by their teacher

7:55 am - Announcements begin

8:00 am - Tardy

• IF YOUR CHILD ARRIVES TO SCHOOL 8:00 AM OR LATER, YOU WILL NEED TO WALK THEM INTO THE SCHOOL OFFICE. THIS IS DUE TO ADULTS NOT BEING ON DUTY AFTER 8:00 AM AND THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD. THANK YOU.
• THERE ARE NO EARLY CHECK OUTS AFTER 2:45.

At Schorlemmer Elementary, student safety is our top priority. All visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID each time they enter the building — whether you are:

• joining your child for lunch 🍎

• checking out a student early 🕐

• volunteering or attending a school event 🎉

Our Raptor Visitor System scans your ID to verify your identity and maintain a secure campus.
➡️ If you do not have an ID, you will not be permitted to enter beyond the front office, pick up a student, or attend school activities. Thank you for helping us keep our Bears safe by always bringing your ID when you visit campus! 💙🐾

Victoria ISD is excited to announce the launch of District Digest, a new quarterly print newsletter designed to bring essential district updates straight to families. In today’s digital world, the district is taking it back to the basics to ensure that all parents and guardians receive key information in the most direct way possible—right through their child’s backpack.

This quarterly newsletter will serve as a valuable resource to increase parent and family engagement by sharing important district updates, highlighting key events, and providing need-to-know information.

As always, if you have a question, concern, or compliment, please reach out by phone or email. We LOVE our Bear Family! 🐻

Phone: 361-788-2860

Email: Schorlemmer.office@visd.net