Dear Barron Families,

Thank you for your continued support! Our Pioneers are thriving because of the encouragement they receive both at home and at school. We have accomplished so much this year, and as we enter the last 6 weeks of school, we are excitedly planning our celebrations.

I want to extend a special thank you to parents for bringing your child to school every day. Our attendance percentage is increasing, and your commitment plays a vital role in our students' success. Let's continue to work on improving attendance on Fridays!

I would also like to take a moment to acknowledge our dedicated teachers and campus staff, who provide invaluable service to our students, families, and school community every day. Next week, we celebrate our teachers; let's show them how much we appreciate everything they do to encourage and empower our Pioneers to thrive!

This school year, Barron Pioneers have had numerous opportunities, including daily participation in tier 1 instruction with access to our district's curriculum and instructional materials. This weekend, we are proud to have 5 students participating at the district level in the Science Fair!

Our students have also gained confidence as team players through intramural sports. Robotics was reintroduced this year, allowing students to compete through their practice and knowledge. Additionally, our identified GT students have been working on a grand project to present to families during our S.T.R.E.A.M. Night on May 21st.

Our 5th graders are preparing for their orchestra concert, and some band members will be competing this May. Teachers are also getting students ready for the U.I.L. competition this weekend at Hornedo MS. We wish them luck and are incredibly proud of their hard work and confidence as they represent Barron.

We are in the process of registration for the 2025-26 school and I ask all families to please complete online registration for your child(ren). We have about 100 completed registrations and would like to be at 100% by May 30th. Ms. Del Real and our Registration Care team are available daily for support and our next Saturday rally will take place on the 17th of May for additional support.

We have so much to celebrate, as our school has achieved so much this year! As we await our scores, we are optimistic that Barron will make significant strides through our strategic planning in instruction.

Thank you once again for your support!

Warm regards,
Mrs. Vasquez

Barron Families, — El Paso ISD is excited to welcome new and returning students for the 2025-26 school year! Registration for Pre-K through 12th grade opened on April 1st , offering families the opportunity to secure their child’s place in El Paso’s Destination District for Excellence. Parents and guardians can easily register their students online, by whether enrolling for the first time or continuing another year of exceptional education, El Paso ISD provides innovative programs, diverse extracurricular activities, and a commitment to academic achievement for all students.

Click the link below to get started!

https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/register

BARRON'S GOALS

➢At least 50% registration completion by May 1st

➢At least 75% registration completion by May 15th

➢At least 85% registration completion by May 22nd

➢At least 95% registration completion by May 30th

➢Online Registration 100% completion Friday, June 6th

- **Goal:** Get everyone in grade level registered—let's achieve that 100%! (Reminder: Parents will need to upload a recent bill.)

- **Prize:** A delicious pizza party for the winning grade!

Gift Bags will be given to students who complete registration.

Barron's Registration Assistant Schedule

Every Monday through Thursday- 3:30-5:00pm

Every Friday- 3:30-4:30pm

May 17th- 9:00am-12:pm

This is a friendly reminder that enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year is now open. We kindly ask all families to complete the registration process, even if the student(s) will be transferring to another school or moving on to middle school.

If you are having trouble uploading a utility bill, you may send a clear photo of the bill along with your student’s full name to the email: barron_notes@episd.org

Thank you for your cooperation! ☺️
https://www.episd.org/page/online-registration

Our PTA Board for the year 2025-2026 will be

• President-
• Vice-President of Membership-
• Vice-President of Fundraising-
• Secretary- Daniella Pagan
• Treasurer-

We hope to continue to make a memories for our students & staff! It takes a village to raise our Pioneers, we know not everyone always has the time to help during or after school hours but even a few hours here and there & becoming a member helps support us greatly.

We’d appreciate if you could spread the word to other parents &/or family members to sign-up for next school year! With your support so much is possible!

Events made possible thanks to PTA:

Aug 2024

• PTA Elections (8/5)

Sept 2024

• Book-Fair week (9/9-9/13)
• PTA Bi-Monthly Meeting for community input (9/25)

Oct 2024

• Boo Grams (10/21-10/30)
• Trunk-or-Treat (10/30)
• Concessions for Trunk-or-treat (10/30)

Nov 2024

• Popcorn Sales (11/8)
• Thanksgiving Lunch (11/13-11/14)
• PTA Bi-Monthly Meeting for community input (11/21)
• Reading Under the Stars- S'mores booth (11/21)

Dec 2024

• Candy Cane Grams (Dec 3rd-9th)
• Popcorn sales (Dec 6th)
• Polar Express Movie Experiences (Dec 16th-19th)

Feb 2025

• Staff Lunch for Parent-Teacher Conferences (2/4)
• Valentine's Day Grams (2/3-2/10)
• Popcorn for Classes with Perfect Attendance (2/7)

April 2025

• Spring Book-Fair (April 28-May 2)
• STAAR Goodie Bags for students (April)

May & June 2025

• Teacher Appreciation Week Gifts and Lunch (May 5th-9th)
• Re-elections for the 25-26 School Year PTA Board (April 25)
• Decorations Award ceremonies (May/June)
• 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony (June 5th)
• 5th Grade Dance (June 4th)

We’re live. We’re loud. We’re BARRON Elementary School. Follow us for all the fun 📲🔥”

X-Twitter- @BarronEPISD

Facebook-@Barron Elementary School

Instagram-@barronepisd

A few children have been recommended to be a Student Ambassador for our campus. The elementary Student Ambassador Program (SAP) is designed to promote leadership, friendship, and build character. Student Ambassadors help transitioning students to "fit in" by helping them get accustomed to the policies and procedures of Barron and help them make friends. Additionally, they assist with school events & community events as needed throughout the year. With such responsibility and a better understanding of the program needs we are only asking students 3rd-5th grade who are truly committed to take the time on filling out the application form.

Please keep in mind we will be picking the top 20 - 25 students so we may work better as a team to provide the best experience for our Student Ambassadors.

All students will attend Student Ambassador Training at the beginning of the new school year (Exact date TBD). Please help your child complete the application forms:

1. Application Form

2. 3-4 Teacher/Staff/ Community Referrals

3. Student Ambassador Contract

We are asking all students interested in joining our Student Ambassador Program to get all paperwork in by May 21st 2025 for review, any applications received later might have a delayed response.

Please feel free to e-mail, message us on rooms, or call with any questions you might have.

Thank you for your support!

Nicole Croissant

Parent Engagement Liaison

necroiss@episd.org

call (915) 236-5075 or text (915) 400-7640

&

Berenice Castillo

Family Intervention Specialist

bcastill@episd.org

(915) 236-5075

On October 3, 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated 1983-84 as the Year of Partnerships in Education. In his Proclamation, he challenged all Americans to join together to make a commitment to the excellence and quality of education offered to all. In the spirit of community interest, educational development and mutual growth, the El Paso area school districts joined hands with the military reservation at Fort Bliss to establish El Paso’s first official “Partnership in Education.” This partnership commenced in the 1985-86 school year, involving the formation of a Partnership between Fort Bliss and one or more schools. In 2012, these partnerships expanded to include schools in Gadsden, NM, and continues to evolve to ensure Fort Bliss effectively leverages its resources to positively impact academic achievement.

Fort Bliss, the largest contingent involved in the Volunteer and Partners in Education Program, has a district-wide Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the El Paso School Districts. The primary goal of the MOU is to improve the quality of education through Soldier involvement, enhance community relations between the installation and the El Paso area, provide role models for students, and improve the quality of education for military family members.

The Partners in Education Program (PIE) is a project to support school programs. The PIE Program has been active on Fort Bliss for the past thirty-four years.

Military Leadership redesigned the program so that Soldiers would be utilized to their maximum potential, thereby optimizing opportunities for educational enrichment and academic success for the students. Fort Bliss Soldiers have much to offer our local schools and their efforts go far in contributing to educational excellence for our children. Their dedication is greatly appreciated in making this program the success that it is.

How can the military help our school?

Fort Bliss Soldiers will serve as volunteers, mentors, tutors, and role models. The following are a few suggestions for school support:

• Participation in Red Ribbon Week

• Field trips to Fort Bliss post facilities

• Career Awareness involvement with career-focused activities

• Participate in campus/district Science Fairs, STEM, and STEAM

• Celebrity Readers

• Support Big Brother/Big Sister Program by being a mentor

• Support Academic Improvement Workshops (Parent Workshops)

• Support Make a Difference Day (in support of campus and

  community events)

We are so excited to begin this partnership with

SPC Zeledon, Jeslyn

S-1 Clerk

2-37 AR BN 1st ABCT, 1st AD