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Week # 32
April 13 - April 17
Longhorns
Next week, we will be administering STAAR Reading. Please check your packets for all testing information. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.
During Monday’s meeting on the 13th, we will review MAP information and discuss our Fiesta parade.
April 20th we will have a training from 3:30 - 4:30 on Magic School. Please mark it on your calendar.
Fiesta parties will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Please see the schedule below:
- PK/ECSE: 10:30–11:30 AM
- Kindergarten: 9:45–10:45 AM
- 1st Grade: 1:00–2:00 PM
- 2nd Grade: 1:30–2:30 PM
- 3rd Grade: 1:30–2:30 PM
- 4th Grade: 10:30–11:30 AM
- 5th Grade: 9:45–10:30 AM
All visitors must have a FAST Pass or a daily Visitor Pass in order to attend .Background clearance is highly encouraged. Please inform parents through your invites/newsletters.
Fax Machine
The fax machine has been moved to the front faculty workroom. The fax number is 210-200-3036.
Please notify the office staff if you need to send a fax or are expecting one. Due to confidentiality, do not pick up paperwork from the fax machine. Office staff will check it periodically throughout the day.
Share cart in the cafeteria is for students.
Month of the Military Child
April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child, with April 15 designated as "Purple Up! For Military Kids." This year, on Wednesday, April 15, we will Purple Up! to show our support and appreciation for military children, honoring their resilience and sacrifices.
Faculty Meeting
Event Information
PLC
Event Information
Look Fors
Please continue to look at the look fors, MOY reflection is coming up.
Just a reminder - Mrs. Flores and I will be walking through classrooms looking for evidence of Kagan structures or student conversations during the reading block. This could include strategies such as Think-Pair-Share, Turn and Talk, Pair Coach, Rally Coach, etc.
Shout Outs
For your 3rd, 4th & 5th grade teachers ~
You’ve done the hard work.
You’ve poured in the time, the patience, the reteaching, the encouragement, and the heart.
You got them this far — and now it’s their time to soar.
As our students head into STAAR on Tuesday, know that your work matters. Every lesson, every small group, every conference, every moment you believed in them has helped prepare them for this day.
Take a deep breath, be proud, and let’s cheer them on as they show what they know.
They are ready.
Because of you. Lenny & the RLA TeamOur cafeteria staff is amazing! They earned a perfect score of 100 on their inspection. Thank you for your hard work and for the care and love you show every day in serving our Longhorns!
Shout out to Shana for always having a smile on her face every time I see her!
Shout out to Judy for helping us remember all the things!
Shout out to Lisa for your support with a parent.
Shout out to our amazing custodians who go above and beyond for our school and our students.
Shout out to Mr. T for being everywhere all at once for our neediest students.
Shout out to Celina for teaching her heart out and captivating the students' attention even when a student decided to redecorate. You're amazing!
Shout out to Mr. E for the love he shows his students who need it the most.
Shout out to Ms. Dombrowski, Ms. Trevino, and Ms. Walker! I was amazed when I happened to walk by your classes. The way you set hallway expectations before allowing students to go into the hallway is incredible and I admire the way your classroom knows the standard for hallway behavior. It's like they weren't even there! Awesome job!
Shout out to Kellie - you teach your heart out every day and give your kids 100%. The way you instill consistent expectations for ALL your students makes a difference and it shows. Thank you for teaching our students how to be responsible, respectful, and safe.
Shout out to Ms. Walker for reaching out to find out more about the STAAR Review games and making the slides. You went out of your way to learn something new and share it with your team! The work you do is greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!!
Shout outs
Important Dates
- April 14th - Reading STAAR test
- April 17th - Progress Reports go out/Festival
- April 20th - National Volunteer week
- April 21st - Science STAAR test
- April 22nd - Secretary day
- April 23rd - Fiesta Parade
- April 24th - Holiday
- April 28th - Math STAAR test
- May 1st - Longhorn Roundup/ Mother/Son dance
Dolores Linton Elementary School
Email: lisa-i.hinojosa@nisd.net
Location: 2103 Oak Hill Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-0750
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lintonelementary
X: @NISDLinton