Welcome Back Badillo Families

It is my pleasure to welcome back new and returning families to a great year at Badillo! I am excited that you are a part of our amazing learning community where parents, teachers, and

students work together to build our team. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, and I look forward to working with you and your children. Our skilled and devoted staff are already planning and preparing for your child(ren). Our hard working custodians have spent the entire summer thoroughly cleaning the facility, and our much appreciated office staff is registering new families. We are looking forward to this school year with anticipation and excitement.

If you have not downloaded the Dojo App on your phone, please do so. Your new teacher will send a code to join their class. You will have quick access to campus & district current information and notices, along with updates for the 2024-2025 school year. Also, remember to visit our website regularly for current news and upcoming events. badillo.cousd.net A strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child's education, we want you to be involved in school, volunteer when available, and communicate with your child’s teacher as needed with any questions, concerns, or celebrations! Our educators are easily accessible via email, and will communicate with you in a timely manner. Home/School partnership is the reason Badillo continues to excel.

I’m honored to serve as the principal of Badillo Elementary. It is great to be a part of a community where students, educators, and parents care for each other and strive to build meaningful relationships that support academic and social-emotional growth. As your principal, it is important to me that everyone stepping through our doors is excited to be here! This attitude enables us to meet the challenges of academic excellence in a positive, fun, and nurturing environment. My door is always open and I welcome your input. Please feel free to email me to discuss any concerns you might have throughout the school year. While I do have access to Dojo messages, email is best. I don't check Dojo as often. I am looking forward to working with you and your family.

Connie Monroe

Badillo Elementary Principal

*You will be able to see your child's assigned teacher in the parent portal Tuesday morning (8/12) if Data Confirmation has been completed!

Before your child's teacher will be assigned on August 14th, you are required to complete Data Confirmation for the new school year in the Parent Portal. For clarity, no child will be added to a class roster on August 14th if this is not complete. If you need assistance, please contact us at the Badillo office. Thank you very much for taking care of this as soon as possible!

Dear Badillo TK/Kindergarten Parents:

Welcome to Badillo Elementary School. Your child’s TK/Kindergarten school year has finally arrived. We know this is a big step in your life and the life of your child. We are so honored to be a part of this momentous journey. We want your child’s life-long love of learning to begin this year at Badillo.

We are fortunate to have a wonderful team of hardworking and experienced teachers and staff. They are in the process of preparing lessons that will stimulate and challenge your child and will build academic and social skills.

Wednesday, August 14th is the first day of school and we require that you or another adult family member attend Badillo with your child. On that day, Kindergarten/TK will start at 9:00 A.M. in your new classroom. Please enter through the Kindergarten playground gate on Reeder Ave. When you enter the playground, look for your teacher's name and line up. Teachers will go over expectations, procedures, schedules, behavior, and ways in which parents and teachers can work together to meet the needs of each child. The first day of school will end at approximately 11:00 A.M. for your TK/Kindergarten student.

On Thursday, August 15th, your child will begin the regular Kindergarten/TK schedule, Monday- Friday 8:10-1:30. All Kindergarten and TK students will receive a bag that they will bring to school every day. Please NO backpacks. Other materials will be addressed during the orientation.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. If you have completed the data confirmation, you will find your child’s teacher assignment on the parent portal Monday, August 12th @ 10:00 am.

On Tuesday, August, 13th, The Badillo PTA will be sponsoring a welcome back event for all Badillo families TK-6th. Please join us for “Popsicles with the Principal” @ 4:00-5:00. This is an opportunity to walk the campus, find your new classroom, meet members of the Badillo family! (teachers may not be in attendance) This year we will have a New Student/Family Orientation in the MPR @ 3:45. We hope to see you!

Sincerely,

Ms. Connie Monroe, Principal and the TK/Kindergarten Team

All Gates: Upper grade and TK/Kinder gates close 5 minutes after the start of their school day. All students need to come to the office through the main gate if they are late.

FIRST DAY Schedule: Parents will be permitted to walk their student to their classroom door on the first day of school. After the first day, we kindly ask that parents wave goodbye at the gate.

SELPA TK/Preschool 8:30-12:30

TK/Kinder 9:00-11:00 *Parent must stay at school with child!

1st-3rd. 8:10-1:30

4th-6th 8:00-1:35

Breakfast and Lunch is provided at no cost to families everyday. Lunch will be available on Minimum days. Students who would like a no cost lunch on Minimum days will remain on campus. If students stay for lunch, they will need to be promptly picked up no later than 1:45.

Only students eating breakfast from school may come on campus early. Students not eating breakfast may not come onto campus prior to 10 minutes of their class start time. There is very limited supervision before school starts. Therefore, TK/Kinder can not come to the cafeteria before school. They will receive a snack at recess.