Cielo Vista Elementary Newsletter

Boletin de la Escuela

Dear Cielo Vista Families,

Welcome Cielo Vista Community. We are excited and looking forward to a successful rest of the school year. Please take the time to read over our Newsletter. We need your continued support in order to make this year an amazing year.

Administration

Principal: Maria Guerra 915-236-8375

Assistant Principal: Melissa Miller 915-236-8384

Counselor: Cesiah Garcia 915-236-8380

Secretary: Debra Jacquez 915-236-8385

Principal's Corner

Bobcat Families,

Just a few reminders on Attendance and Tardies. Please remember that school starts at 8:00 a.m. allowing students the opportunity to eat breakfast and instruction starts at 8:15 a.m. All absences must be submitted through the Cielo Vista Attendance QR code and medical notes must be submitted within 5 days to excuse the absences including leaving early during the school day.

Please remember that it is important to have our students report to school on time to ensure they participate in the morning routine.

Just a reminder after the 3rd unexcused tardy a Notice of Absences is generated and a Attendance Agreement is developed which could lead to a possible court filing if there is not an improvement.

Please know that we are here to support you and provide any assistance you may need getting your students to school on time. Feel free to contact us 915-236-8375

Ms. Garcia School Counselor

Ms. Natividad Family Intervention Specialist/Social Worker

Ms. Guerra Principal

Mrs. Miller Assistant Principal

"Success in school begins with showing up. Your attendance shapes your academic journey"

Attendance Procedures

Bobcat families as the holidays approach we begin to get a lot of absences. Please make sure to bring your child to school everyday. Your child attendance matters. If you have absences to report please use the qr code or email Ms. Beard at cielovista_notes@episd.org. Remember we will no longer be accepting phone calls to excuse an absence. A written form of communication is required.

PEIMS CLERK

Claudia Beard

915-236-8375

Identification Requirement for Adults

Anyone entering the building must show an identification at the front door to gain admittance. Please ring the doorbell and hold your ID in the front of the camera. The clerk will then unlock the door for you. As you come in, please walk straight to the office to be signed in. We thank you for your cooperation on our safety procedures.

COUNSELORS CORNER

Kindness

Every day can be an opportunity to show your loved ones that you care in both big and small ways. Practicing random acts of kindness can help children learn empathy and gratitude for the people in their lives. Kindness Week will be observed November 11-November 15, 2024, at our school. World Kindness Day will take place on Wednesday November 13, 2024. It is important that as a school community we take the time to speak to children about the importance of helping and being kind to others. In these challenging times, kindness becomes our guiding light. It is essential to remember the strength we find in unity and compassion. Kindness bridges gaps, brings hope, and reaffirms our shared humanity. As we face adversity, acts of kindness can serve as beacons of light, reminding us that we are not alone and that together, we can overcome any obstacle. As we send home the Kindness Week Calendar, please take a moment to go over it with your child and talk about how they can participate everyday and also discuss other ways kindness can be shown both at home and school. Although we focus on Kindness during the month of November, let’s remind our kids that we should make it a habit to show kindness everyday all year long.

To encourage kindness in kids, parents can incorporate the following simple ideas:

Simple gestures:

Hold the door open for someone.

Smile at people you pass by.

Give a genuine compliment to someone.

Leave a positive note for someone to find.

Building positive habits:

Make a conscious effort to say "please" and "thank you".

Practice active listening when someone is talking to them.

Encourage sharing and taking turns.

Acts of appreciation:

Write a thank you card for a teacher or family member.

Make a small treat for a family member or friend.

Offer to help a sibling with homework.

Kindness

Cada día puede ser una oportunidad para demostrarles a sus seres queridos que nos preocupamos tanto en lo grande como en lo pequeño. Practicar actos de bondad puede ayudar a los niños aprender empatía y gratitud por las personas en sus vidas. La Semana de la Bondad se celebrará del 11 al 15 de noviembre de 2024 en nuestra escuela. El Día Mundial de la Bondad se llevará a cabo el miércoles 13 de noviembre de 2024. Es importante que como comunidad escolar nos tomemos el tiempo para hablar con los niños sobre la importancia de ayudar y ser amables con los demás. En estos tiempos difíciles, la bondad se convierte en nuestra luz guía. Es esencial recordar la fuerza que encontramos en la unidad y la compasión. La bondad cierra brechas, trae esperanza y reafirma nuestra humanidad compartida. Cuando enfrentamos la adversidad, los actos de bondad pueden servir como faros de luz, recordándonos que no estamos solos y que juntos podemos superar cualquier obstáculo. Mientras enviamos a casa el Calendario de la Semana de la Bondad, tómese un momento para repasarlo con su hijo y hablar sobre cómo pueden participar todos los días y también discutir otras formas en que se puede mostrar bondad tanto en el hogar como en la escuela. Aunque nos centramos en la bondad durante el mes de noviembre, recordemos a nuestros hijos que debemos acostumbrarnos a mostrar bondad todos los días durante todo el año.

Para fomentar la bondad en los niños, los padres pueden incorporar las siguientes ideas sencillas:

Gestos simples:

• Mantener la puerta abierta para que alguien pueda entrar.

• Sonreír a las personas con las que pasan a lado de nosotros.

• Dar un cumplido genuino a alguien.

• Dejar una nota positiva para que alguien la encuentre.

Construyendo hábitos positivos:

• Hacer un esfuerzo consciente para decir "por favor" y "gracias".

• Practicar escuchar activamente cuando alguien nos habla.

• Fomente compartir y tomar turnos.

Actos de agradecimiento:

• Escribir una tarjeta de agradecimiento para un maestro o familiar.