Parent Nestletter
December, 2025
Families of Dr. Joseph Torres Elementary,
Thank you for an amazing October! We are excited to welcome a new month filled with gratitude and celebration as we step into November. Your support continues to make a positive difference in our school community, and we are truly grateful.
A special thank you to our PTO for organizing an incredible Trunk or Treat event for our students. It was a success and brought joy to so many of our families — thank you for all you do!
We are also looking forward to honoring and celebrating our veterans on Monday, November 10 at 9:00 AM in our annual campus parade.
As many of you know, our school is named after Dr. Joseph E. Torres, a proud veteran. Here are some important facts about his service:
Military & Service Facts About Dr. Joseph E. Torres:
Dr. Torres was a World War II veteran who passed at age 93.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942–1945 during World War II.
He began his service as an infantryman, and later served as a bombardier and navigator on the B-17 aircraft.
He completed 13 bombing missions over Germany during the war.
He later served as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps Reserve from 1945–1947.
He joined the Air Force Dental Reserves, eventually reaching the rank of Colonel.
After his military service, he became a practicing dentist in El Paso, dedicating his life to service and leadership.
We extend our gratitude to Dr. Joseph Torres and all the veterans of Dr. Torres Elementary School for their dedicated service.
We also invite you to join us for our Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 13.
Please remember: Tickets must be purchased using the QR code or link. Tickets will NOT be available after November 11. So, get your tickets for the Thanksgiving lunch now.
As a reminder , please continue to send your child to school every day. When students are consistently in school, they learn more, grow more, and reach higher achievement.
“Every day in school is a step toward their future. Attendance matters.”
We appreciate you. We value you. And we look forward to a strong month of student success. As principal, it is an honor to serve our students and lead alongside such a dedicated and vibrant community at Dr. Torres Elementary.
Abundant blessings,
Kathleen Ese
