10/16/26 NYOS Elementary Newsletter

Reading is about so much more than the words on a page. It sparks curiosity, encourages creativity, builds vocabulary, and opens the door to new ideas and possibilities. Most importantly, sharing stories creates opportunities for meaningful conversations, laughter, and connections that help make our school community special.

Through Principal Read-Alouds, I look forward to visiting more classrooms, discovering new stories with our students, and creating memorable moments together. My hope is to nurture a love of reading, encourage students to explore the world through books, and remind them that there is always something new to learn, imagine, and discover within the pages of a great story.

I can’t wait to continue this adventure with our students, one book at a time!

With Jag Pride,

Donida Garcia

Hi families and friends! Our school is partnering with Art to Remember for a creative fundraiser featuring keepsake products customized with your child's art. With 60+ items (many under $20), these make great gifts and a portion of every purchase supports our school. The money goes to buy art supplies for our art program, like paint and clay. Click the link below, enter your online order code or search for your child's artwork, and start shopping! Orders accepted 10/22-11/6. Purchases will arrive the week of 12/2.

October is Attendance Matters Month at NYOS! From October 6–30, we're challenging every Jaguar, PK–12, to miss no more than one day of school. It's an exciting month to be a Jaguar, with Red Ribbon Week celebrating healthy choices at our elementary campus and Homecoming Week bringing the spirit to our secondary campus. Strong attendance builds both academic success and school spirit, and we want every student here for all of it.

Students who stay on track will earn recognition along the way, including a Free Perk Friday on October 23 and Blueprint Builder wristbands and certificates on October 30. Every grade level that reaches its attendance goal will celebrate together in November. Families, thank you for being our partners! We want our Jaguars here every day, learning, growing, and celebrating with their friends and teachers. Your encouragement at home makes all the difference, and we're cheering on every student to show up, finish strong, and earn every reward. Every day counts!

Please check out the attached flyers for all the details on our upcoming Red Ribbon Week from October 26th to October 30th!

We are focusing on making positive, healthy choices for our minds and bodies, taking care of our friendships, and showing up as everyday heroes.

Check out the schedule so your student can dress up and participate in our themed days all week long!

Counseling referrals and consents are completed on a yearly basis. If you would like to refer your child for counseling support, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at jpollock@nyos.org (PK, K, 2nd, 4th) and astokes@nyos.org (1st, 3rd, 5th).

Grab your crew and head into the jungle with us! JagFest is Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM to 1 PM, right here at NYOS, and it’s shaping up to be our biggest, happiest day of the fall.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
Food trucks
Inflatables
A live DJ
Games and prizes
Local vendors
Performances
A Silent Auction

Wristbands are $10. Scan the QR code to grab yours ahead of time, and scan the second code to start browsing and bidding on the auction!

Want to help behind the scenes?
It takes a village to make JagFest happen, and we’d love to have you in it! Even one short shift makes a big difference. To sign up:

1. Go to https://www.trackitforward.com/site/835788/events
2. Log in, or make a quick free account if you don’t have one yet
3. Click Events to see the JagFest shifts and pick one that works for you

Can’t volunteer that day? Our JagFest Amazon Wishlist has the supplies that help make the day happen. Every little bit truly makes a difference.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1O44GI6AVFLQB

JagFest is the PTA’s largest fundraiser of the year, so every wristband and every bid goes right back into supporting our teachers, students, and school.

See you in the jungle!

NYOS PTA

Did you know you have to rejoin the NYOS PTA each year? If you haven’t renewed or haven’t been a member before and want to join, click on the link below! Go ahead and sign up your partner, grandparents, neighbors- all are welcome! Sign up by Friday, September 4th to get a vote on which teacher and staff projects get funded for this school year!

As a PTA member, you’ll:

Help build a stronger, more connected school community for our students, families, and staff.

Enjoy exclusive Texas PTA discounts on places like Great Wolf Lodge, car rentals, and more.
Get members-only access to the JagFest VIP Lounge….and much more!

https://tinyurl.com/join-nyos-pta-26-27

The NYOS Charter School PTA Teacher Lounge Love Group needs YOUR HELP
to keep our dear NYOS staff happy, caffeinated, and appreciated in their school lounges.

Order off our Amazon list
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RP7WHGOHPR25?ref_=wl_share

or you can DONATE coffee supplies to the elementary front office, and say it's for the Teacher Lounge!!

or you can venmo Mandy Walker who does our Costco runs!!
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2429441531707392731&created=1785943805

NEEDED items -

-Coffee K Cups/Pods
-DeCaf Coffee K Cups/Pods
-Tea Pods K Cups/Pods
-Disposable Cups
-Creamers
-Sugars

General Expectations

• Students are expected to follow the uniform/dress code standards on campus, on study trips, and at other school activities.

• Hats, hoods, and scarves are not permitted to be worn inside. Head coverings should not cover student faces. Headwear worn for religious purposes is acceptable.

MONDAY-THURSDAY

Tops

• Polo shirt: solid red, navy, white
• Loose-fitting, with no ruffles, lace, gathers, or logos
• NYOS sponsored t-shirts

Undergarments

• T-shirt: white, may not extend past shirt hem
• Turtleneck: solid color to match polo or white
• Tights or leggings: solid color to match shirt or bottoms, or white
• Undergarments must be covered at all times.

Bottoms

• Pants, shorts, skorts, jumpers: navy, black, khaki (tan)
• Fabric may not be denim or athletic material.
• At least mid-thigh in length, not tight or sagging below hip

Shoes

• Closed-toe shoes at all times
• Tennis/athletic shoes for PE

FRIDAYS

"Free choice" within dress code

For a full list of expectations and requirements visit our Dress Code / Uniform page on our website.

Communication is foundational to our mission, vision, and core values. At NYOS, we utilize many methods in order to ensure families, staff, and students communicate and collaborate effectively including District and School newsletters, the NYOS phone app, text messages, emails, and official Facebook groups.

Relevant Links:

• Stay Informed
• NYOS Newsletters
• Latest NYOS News

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please do! We are always looking for parent volunteers, especially during lunch! Volunteers are huge part of what makes NYOS great.

Register with Track Forward, our volunteering app? Click here for directions!

Signing up for volunteer opportunities? Click here for directions!

Logging your volunteer hours? Click here for directions!

Need to know what's going on at NYOS? We've got you covered. Here is a list of our online calendars and latest events which are always available on our NYOS Calendars page.

• Academic Calendar: includes holidays, school breaks, half days, and reporting periods.
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