Cielo Vista Newsletter 2025-2026

Happy National Principal Month!

Wishing a very Happy National Principals' Month to our amazing Principal Ms. Guerra!
Your commitment to our students, teachers, and staff shines through in everything you do. Thank you for your steady leadership, tireless dedication, and the countless ways you help our school thrive every single day. We appreciate you more than words can express!

Administration

Principal: Maria Guerra 915-236-8375

Assistant Principal: Cristina Herrera 915-236-8375

Secretary: Debra Jacquez 915-236-8385

Counselor: Lucy Lopez 915-236-8380

Principal's Corner

Dear Cielo Vista Families,

We’re excited for the upcoming Halloween festivities next week! To help us ensure a safe and fun celebration, please remind our little Bobcats not to bring masks or props of any kind, including toy weapons, to school. Students will still have physical education, so be sure they wear tennis shoes that day. Individually wrapped treats are welcome and much appreciated.

Please note that we will have early dismissal at 12:00 p.m. on Halloween Day.

Looking ahead, we are also preparing for our Thanksgiving Luncheon. Tickets can be purchased online, with a maximum of four guests per student. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our front office team—they’ll be happy to help.

Most importantly, let’s continue to show kindness, patience, and respect toward one another. By working together, we can maintain a safe, welcoming, and positive environment where our little Bobcats can continue to learn, grow, and thrive!

Warm regards,

Maria Guerra

Principal, Cielo Vista Elementary

November Challenge

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to remind families of the importance of having students in school every day and for the entire day. Consistent attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success. Please try to schedule appointments and family activities during non-school hours or on days off so that students can make the most of their learning time.

To help encourage great attendance, we are launching our November Attendance Challenge!

Students who have:

No absences (excused or unexcused),
No tardies, and
No early checkouts (excused and unexcused)

for the entire month of November will earn a special reward!

These students will be able to invite two guests to have lunch with them on December 5, 2025, during their lunch hour. Bring your sack lunch to enjoy with your child.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure your child’s success by prioritizing daily, on-time attendance!

Sincerely,

Principal
Ms. Guerra

Attendance Procedures

Dear Bobcat Families,

Please make sure your child attends school every day—their attendance truly matters and plays a key role in their success. If your child is absent, you may report the absence by using the QR code provided or by sending an email to cielovista_notes@episd.org. Please note we are no longer accepting phone calls to excuse absences. A written form of communication either by email or using the QR code is now required.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

PEIMS CLERK

Claudia Beard

cobeard@episd.org

915-236-8375

ID Requirement for All Visitors

For the safety of our students and staff, all adults entering the building must present a valid form of identification. Please ring the doorbell and hold your ID (such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport) up to the camera for verification. Once your ID is confirmed, the door will be unlocked for you. Upon entry, proceed directly to the front office to sign in. We appreciate your support and cooperation in helping us keep our campus safe and secure.

Hello Cielo Vista Community,

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself and share how excited I am to be joining Cielo Vista as the new Assistant Principal. With 16 years of experience in education, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a special education teacher, general education teacher, and instructional coach. Each of these roles has fueled my passion for supporting student success and creating positive, inclusive learning environments.

I am truly honored to join the Bobcat family and look forward to partnering with students, staff, and families to make this an amazing year of growth and achievement. My door is always open, and I welcome your questions, ideas, and feedback.

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime at cfierro1@episd.org or 915-236-8375.

Dear Bobcat Families,

We are excited to share some updates to the way we will celebrate our outstanding students this school year!

Our Terrific Kids monthly celebrations will be transitioning to a new recognition program:

Bobcat of the Month. Each month, one student from every class will be selected for demonstrating the Core Essentials Value of the Month. These students will be recognized in several ways:

Featured on a classroom bulletin board
Showcased on a schoolwide cafeteria bulletin board
Highlighted during the morning announcements
Celebrated through our digital school channels

In addition, we are introducing a new honor: the Extraordinary Bobcat. Every nine weeks, two students from each class will be recognized as exemplary role models of our Cielo Vista Bobcat R.O.A.R. Core Values—Respectful, Organized, Accountable, and Responsible. Families of these students will be invited to attend a special celebration in their honor.

We look forward to continuing to recognize and honor our Bobcats for their leadership, responsibility, and character in meaningful ways throughout the year!