Pearsall Intermediate School News

Dear Intermediate School Families,

As we enter the final weeks of the school year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. This has been a year full of growth, learning, and memorable experiences for our students, and we are excited to finish strong together!

The next few weeks will be busy, with several important events and activities taking place across campus. Please take note of the following:

• End-of-Year Assessments: Students will be completing final assessments. 5th Grade students will be taking the Science STAAR on Tuesday, April 21st. All students will take the Math STAAR on Wednesday, April 29th. We encourage you to help your child get plenty of rest and arrive at school on time each day. No backpacks, please.
• Campus Events and Celebrations

• Cowboy Olympics (ALE Students) - April 29
• Morgan’s Wonderland (ALE Students) - May 1
• Lunch Hero Day - May 1
• Teacher Appreciation Week - May 4-8
• Career Day (9-11am) - May 5
• Nurse Appreciation Day - May 6
• Field Day (All Grade Levels) - May 7
• 4th Grade Field Trip - May 13
• 5th Grade Field Trip - May 14
• 3rd Grade Field Trip - May 15
• Spring Concert - May 18 - MVP times
• STAAR Fest (Fun Day) - May 19
• End of Year Awards-May 20 - PM only
• End of Year Parties - May 21
• Senior Walk - May 21
• Graduation/Staff Development - May 22

As we wrap up the year, attendance and remains very important. Every day of instruction counts, and we want all students present to participate in these final learning opportunities and celebrations.

Please note that student participation in end-of-year events is tied to behavior expectations. Students assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) or Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) during this time may not be eligible to participate in certain activities, including field day and other celebrations. We appreciate your support in reinforcing positive behavior and helping all students make great choices as we finish the year.

Thank you again for your continued support throughout the school year. We are proud of all our students have accomplished and look forward to celebrating their success with you in the coming weeks!

💬 Stay Connected

Keep up with campus events, photos, and updates by following our Pearsall Intermediate Facebook page, Class Dojo, and checking the school website regularly.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Baker

Principal

Pearsall Intermediate School

What does each STAAR Performance indicator mean? The picture above provides an indicator of what students need in each category.

Students who fall in the "Low Did Not Meet" performance level need 30 additional hours of small group instruction, which could take place during intervention times, or tutorials.

Students who fall in the "High Did Not Meet" performance level need 15 additional hours of small group instruction, which could take place during intervention times, or tutorials.

Additional details can be found on the TEA website linked below.

STAAR Testing Days:

Tuesday, April 14 - Reading STAAR Grades 3-5

Tuesday, April 21 - Science STAAR Grade 5

Wednesday, April 29 - Math STAAR Grades 3-5

Please help us continue to achieve our attendance goal of 96%. Students receive incentives for perfect attendance.

• Backpacks - No backpacks during testing weeks!
• Snacks - A small snack will be provided on testing days!
• Water Bottles - Please only send water in refillable water bottles.
• Pick-Up - Please pick up students in the areas designated by the pickup map. Students should not be picked up through the teacher parking lot.