'The Pack' Coyote News
Tornillo PK-8 Newsletter- Welcome to Our School! 2023-2024
QT2: Week 7, Dec. 4-8
Happy Sunday PK-8 Coyotes!
We hope you and your family are doing well. We are just a few days away from our Winter Break. As we close out 2023, we want to say thank you for your continued support. We wish you and your family a safe and wonderful holiday season.
As we enter the final week of our 2023 school year, please keep the following in mind.
PK-4th Grade Winter Student Performances & Community Luminarias
We are excited to anounce the schedule for our PK-4th grade student performances. All performances will be held in the Gym at Building B. Space is limited due to firemarshall occupancy restraints. Please arrive15 minutes early to sign-in and present your identification. The flyer below has detailed information.
This year's Community Luminarias will be held, Thursday- December 14 at 4:15pm. There will be many wonderful activities happening for the entire family. Check out the flyer for the events of the evening.
4th-8th Grade Interim Assessments for Reading & Math
All of our students in 4th -8th grade will be participating in the Interim Assessments for Reading & Math starting on Tuesday. These results will be used to make curriculum planning decisions for QT3, set-up Intervention groups, recommend students for after-school tutoring, and will also be shared at next month's board meeting. Please remind your students to do their best, be confident, and show what they know.
Mrs. Sotelo will be providing a schedule that will be followed for our students that rotate classes. Tuesday- Math/ Wednesday- Reading/ Thursday- Make-Ups
No Deliveries- Friday, December 15
Please help us get the word out to all our PK-8 families that deliveries for parties such as candy, gifts, or treats will not be accepted on Friday, Dec. 15. Students are welcome to bring in items with them early in the week or carry them in the morning of Dec. 15. The only items accepted that day will be eye glasses, a change of clothes due to emergencies, and school supplies/devices needed for schoolwork.
PK-8 Canned Food Drive
This holiday season, our students will be learning about being thankful and giving to others. In order to help those in need, our school is holding a drive to collect canned goods that will be donated to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Organization. Our last day to collect any of these items is December 15. More information can be found at the bottom of this email.
Student Early Release- Friday, December 15
PK-4th Grade Students: 7:45-11:45am
5th-8th Grade Students: 8:00-12:00pm
*Students not in attendance will be counted absent for the day.
All Tornillo ISD students return, Monday- January 8, 2024.
Happy Holidays Coyotes!
Myrna Lopez-Patti, Proud Principal
Tornillo PK-8
(915)765-3300
Week 7 Happenings at Our School
Mindful Monday, December 11
-12 Days of X-Mas Dress-Up Day for All Staff & Students: "Twas' the Night Before Christmas"- wear your Christmas PJ's with Crocs if you'd like"
Thankful Tuesday, December 12 - 4th & 3rd grade Performance (2:30-3:30 in Building B Gym)
-12 Days of X-Mas Dress-Up Day for All Staff & Students: Time to Wear your coziest flannel or your Christmas outfit if your teacher has asked you for your performance
-4th-8th Interim Assessments: Math
Wellness Wednesday, Dec. 13 - 2nd & 1st Grade Performances (2:30-3:30 in Building B Gym)
-12 Days of X-Mas Dress-Up Day for All Staff & Students: Spread some holiday cheer! Dress as Mr. or Mrs. Class/ You may need to wear what your teacher has asked in case you are performing today.
-4th-8th Interim Assessments: Reading
Thoughtful Thursday, Dec. 14 - Luminarias with the Superintendent, 4:15pm at the High School
-12 Days of X-Mas Dress-Up Day for All Staff & Students: Faux Fur- wear your earmuffs, scarves, vest, & boots
-4th-8th Interim Assessments: Make-Ups
Friendly Friday, Dec. 15 - PK, Kinder, & Life Skills Performances (10:30am in Building B Gym)
-12 Days of X-Mas Dress-Up Day for All Staff & Students: Ugly Sweater Day
-PK-4th grade entry & dismissal time: 7:45-11:45am
-5th-8th grade entry & dismissal time: 8:00-12:00pm
PK-8 Coyotes Give Back - Canned Food Drive
This upcoming month, we will be having a food drive for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger; one of our goals is to get as many donations as possible. The following grades will be assigned to these items. We want to thank you in advance for all of your help and generosity in helping those in need. We will deliver all items on December 15, 2023.
Thank you! PK-8 School Counselors,
Mrs. Alvarado & Mrs. Hernandez
Coyote Tutoring Round-Up November 7-December 7
NO TUTORING for any grade levels this week. New permission slips & dates will be sent home the week of January 15 for all PK-8th grade students.
PK-8 Afterschool Applications now being accepted for January 2024.
December Reading Challenge
Rainy Dismissal Procedures
PK-8 Leadership - We're to Help!
Tornillo PK-8
-Building B (3rd-8th grade students)
Website: https://www.tisd.us/
Location: 420 Oil Mill Rd, Tornillo, TX 79853
Phone: (915)765-3350
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TornilloCoyotes/
Twitter: @MLopez_TISD