September 2026

We have had a wonderful start to the 26-27 school year! The students have jumped right in and are focused on MAKING EVERY MOVE COUNT this school year. I invite you to check out our VPE Facebook page and see some of the great things happening at VPE each day. You will see... the year is going to be full of TWISTS AND TURNS, but we know and UNO, it's going to be a great year!

• September 4: Kona Ice (see important details below - Deadline 9/3)
• September 7: LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
• September 9: PTP Parent Meeting / Title 1 Meeting @ 9AM / VPE Cafeteria
• September 11: Patriot Day - Wear Red, White and Blue!
• September 12: Last Day to order your child's class T-Shirt
• September 16-25: APEX FUNDRAISER
• September 16: Fall Picture Day
• September 18: Early Release TODAY / End of 1st Six Weeks
• September 21: Lunch Visitors Begin
• September 24: Tracking Thursday Visitors Begin / Report Card Day / College Colors Day
• September 25: APEX Student Event Day
• September 28-Oct 2: SPIRIT WEEK (details below)
• September 29: Campus Improvement Team Meeting / 3:30PM / VPE Library

Students may NOT wear Homecoming Mums or Graters during Spirit Week!

Thank you!

The Game Plan section of the Parent Newsletter will include announcements, reminders and information about upcoming events and/or other items of interest for you. Thank you for scrolling down the page to check out important information about the month. Also, you will find (for quick reference) at the bottom portion of each newsletter links to items you might want to access throughout the year.

Our kids LOVE Kona Ice! Kona Ice will visit our school several times throughout the school year. Students may NOT purchase Kona Ice at school with cash. ONLINE PAYMENTS will be accepted only. Please note that parents will have to complete the online payment by NOON the day prior to the campus Kona Ice Day. This week, the deadline to order for our Kona Ice day on Friday, 9/4/26 is Thursday, 9/3/26 by noon. You may find it helpful to purchase the season pass that will cover Kona Ice for your child all year.

You may use the link or QR code below to purchase Kona Ice online.

Please plan to attend the PTP & Title 1 Parent Meeting at Velma Penny Elementary on September 9 at 9AM in the VPE Cafeteria! This is a GREAT time to learn about the wonderful things the PTP does for VPE and ways to get involved with happenings at Velma Penny during the 26-27 school year!! Your involvement is encouraged and we hoped to see you there!!

**Check out the PTP Facebook page by clicking on the blue PTP button at the bottom of the page!

Lindale ISD is committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed, and that begins with meeting their basic needs. One way we support families is through the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program, which provides nutritious meals at little or no cost to qualifying students.

We want to assure you that this program is completely confidential. Only the parent or guardian who applies will know if their student qualifies. All students go through the same meal lines, and there is no distinction made between those receiving free, reduced, or full-price meals.

If you feel your family may qualify, we encourage you to apply. Applications are available online athttps://www.mealappnow.com/manlin/splash.php.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible so your child can begin receiving benefits without delay. If your family’s situation changes during the school year, you may apply at any time.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Lindale ISD's Child Nutrition Department.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every child in Lindale ISD is healthy, supported, and ready to learn.

Would you like to visit your child during their lunch break? Check out the flyer below and campus policies concerning Lunch Visitors below:

*If your child's classroom time is not listed, please email your child's teacher.

Thank you for following our Visitor Lunch Policies when you visit:

• Find a spot at one of the designated Parent Tables

• Only your child may sit with you. Please do not invite other students to eat with you.

• If you take pictures, please make sure they only include your child.

• Once students are cleaning up, please have them join their class.

• Return to the office and give back your nametag to check out.

• Parents may not walk students to classrooms or any other areas in the building.

• Our lunch monitors and staff work hard to maintain structure in the cafeteria. Please help us by ensuring your child is listening to instructions given by the monitors/staff and is following our expectations:

• Stay seated unless going to the restroom or given permission

• If a pass is available, they may go to the restroom

• Get quiet if instructions are being given

• Use good manners

We look forward to your visit!!

Tracking Thursdays begin on Sept. 3 (VPE students only). Please note, however, that parents are invited to join us for Tracking Thursdays beginning Sept. 24th. On the first visit to Tracking Thursday, parents must check into the office and receive a “fast pass” for Tracking Thursdays after the office checks visitor IDs. This will enable visitors to bypass the office check in process on future visits by showing the staff member at the gate their Tracking Thursday fast pass. See your child's scheduled time below.

Homecoming is always an exciting time...even at VPE. During Homecoming week, we allow our students to dress up to show their Eagle Spirit. Check out the Spirit Days below.

NOTE: Students may not wear Homecoming Mums or Garters during Spirit Week! Thank you!

RETURNING STUDENTS:

Online registration is now open. Please login through Skyward and complete your registration as soon as possible.

NEW STUDENTS:

Please complete the forms found at

https://www.lindaleeagles.org/new-student-enrollment.

Afternoon Pick Up Procedures

• Early car riders: 2:55 (for those already in line)
• Official dismissal: 3:05
• Track side car line: This line will close early due to buses. If you arrive after buses have arrived, please go to front car line. All students will be moved there.

This year's school theme will focus on our students knowing that "Every Move Counts." The students will learn that in all situations at school they will want to make their every move count. Learning moves that are strategic and thoughtful when it comes to academics, behaviors, communication, and more. We will begin the year (and every morning) reminding the students that three of the greatest moves that will be a game changer for them will being RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE and READY for SUCCESS. Thank you for reinforcing these game changing expectations, also.

The deadline to order your child's Class T-Shirt for the 26-27 school year is September 12! Scan the QR Code to order your child's Class T-Shirt for the 26-27 School Year before your opportunity ends.

Thank you!