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Dear Las Palmas Families,

As we near the end of Semester 1, our goal remains clear: every student reading on grade level by the end of the school year. With one more semester ahead, now is the perfect time to check progress and keep the momentum going.

Please take time to review your child’s Amira reading report to see how they are growing as readers. During the upcoming break, make sure your child reads for at least 20 minutes each day. Consistent reading builds confidence and fluency!

If you need books for your home library, contact the front office. We’ll gladly prepare a book set for your family.

Thank you for supporting your child’s reading journey. Together, we can help every Bobcat become a strong, lifelong reader!

Warm regards,

Monica M. Muñoz, Ph.D.

Head of Schools

Queridas familias de Las Palmas

Estamos llegando al final del primer semestre, y nuestra meta sigue siendo clara: que todas las estudiantes lean al nivel de grado para el final del año escolar. Con un semestre más por delante, este es el momento perfecto para revisar el progreso y mantener el impulso.

Por favor, tómese un tiempo para revisar el informe de lectura de Amira de su hija y ver cómo está creciendo como lectora. Durante las próximas vacaciones, asegúrese de que su hija lea al menos 20 minutos cada día. ¡La lectura constante desarrolla confianza y fluidez!

Si necesita libros para su biblioteca en casa, comuníquese con la oficina principal. Con gusto prepararemos un conjunto de libros para su familia.

Gracias por apoyar el camino de lectura de su hija. ¡Juntos podemos ayudar a que cada Bobcat se convierta en una lectora fuerte y para toda la vida!

Con aprecio,

Monica M. Muñoz, Ph.D.

Directora

Thank you for submitting words of appreciation to staff. They really enjoy reading the thoughtful words from students and parents. Please continue to use the link below to recognized a staff member. We will have the link available throughout the year.

Writing is a skill that is closely related to the learning that they are doing in reading. Writing is also an essential skill that helps students communicate ideas clearly and think critically. At school, we are focusing on building writing fluency and stamina, which means helping students write more confidently and for longer periods of time. This practice strengthens their ability to organize thoughts, express creativity, and develop strong academic habits. During our recent First Friday First Hour session, we discussed how families can support this growth at home—especially during the holiday break.

Encouraging writing at home doesn’t have to be complicated! Simple activities like journaling, writing thank-you notes, or creating stories together can make a big difference. These experiences connect to IB attributes such as being REFLECTIVE and COMMUNICATORS, as students think about their ideas and share them effectively. Writing also develops Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills like SELF-MANAGEMENT and THINKING, which are key to success in all subjects.

By practicing writing regularly, students build confidence and discover there is great joy when we are able to express ourselves through writing. Thank you for partnering with us to nurture these skills—every word written is a step toward lifelong learning!

Just a friendly reminder to all our parents: When you join us, in-person, or you tune into our Facebook Live during our First Friday First Hour event, your child earns a book coin for the book vending machine!

We appreciate all you do to support our leaders at home and we have loved seeing their festive spirit as they engage in our 12 Days of Christmas dress up days!

We are accepting new unwrapped toys for kids ages 2-12 to support our Police Department Toy Drive. Toys can be placed in the box in the front office this week or brought directly to the EISD Police Station.

This week in guidance, elementary students read a book written by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein, illustrated by Mark Pett, "The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes", a growth mindset book to promote self-esteem. The book was used to remind students about learning and growing from their mistakes, being REFLECTIVE.

Thank you PTA for hosting family training on Anti-Bullying. The Child-Safe organization presented to our families on understadning bullying versus conflict and ways to support children.

If your child is missing anything, please remind them to check the Lost and Found or send their teacher a description of the missing item to remind them. Our lost and found is growing with sweaters, jackets and clothes as the weather changes. All unclaimed items will be donated before the break.

Please read the reminders below on arrival and dismissal procedures. Thank you.

Please sign up for the Parent Portal to check grades, receive campus and district communication, and to volunteer. Click on link

Please see below on EISD problem solving process for parents.

School Doors Open at 7:15.

Front Office Hours: 7:30-4:00

📞Front Office: (210)898-4210, please press 0 for receptionist.