Wildcat Roar

Dear Blanco Vista Families,

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve made it to the final stretch of the school year—the 4th nine weeks are officially underway!

This is such a special time. Our Wildcats have shown tremendous growth, perseverance, and heart throughout the year. Now, they have the chance to put it all together and finish strong.

The weeks ahead are packed with meaningful moments—from STAAR testing to water days, celebrations, and a few surprises along the way. Every day counts, and every moment matters.

We’re incredibly grateful for your continued partnership. Your encouragement and involvement make a big difference in helping our Wildcats thrive each and every day.

📅 Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events:

📌 April 15th - Reading STAAR

📌 April 18th - School Holiday

📌April 21st- Student Holiday/Teacher PD

📌 April 23rd - Science STAAR

📌 April 29th - Math STAAR

📌 May 2nd - Parents Night Out

Additionally, after-school tutoring and choir practice are in full swing, giving our students extra opportunities to learn and grow! 🎤📚

🚀 Summer Camps! 🚀

We’re excited to announce that several of our amazing teachers will be sponsoring summer camps filled with engaging learning opportunities and fun activities! Please sign up !

All in, all heart, all Wildcat!

With Wildcat Pride,

Lizette Rodríguez
Principal
Blanco Vista Elementary School

Dear Parents,

Just a quick reminder that STAAR testing is happening on Tuesday, April 15th! To keep distractions to a minimum, our campus will be closed to visitors that day.

Please help your child be ready by making sure they:
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Arrive on time to start the day off right
✅ Bring a light snack to keep their energy up

Thank you for your support! We appreciate you helping us create the best testing environment for our students. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

• Inform your classroom teacher 24 hours in advance for any celebrations
• All snacks must be store bought

Getting Logged In for the First Time to Schoology

• Navigate to hayscisd.schoology.com and select “Forgot your password”

• Enter the email associated with your student on the Parent Portal and click "Send my Login Info"

• You will receive an email immediately entitled “How to Change Your Schoology Password”

• Click on the link in the email within 10 minutes to set your new password.

Once a password has been created, parents will navigate to hayscisd.schoology.com and enter their username and password.

Google doc with English and Spanish

If you want more information about how Schoology and Teams work together, below are links to slides with more information.

• English Slides

• Spanish Slides

These guidelines establish the minimum number of assignments, projects, and examinations required for each grading period. In addition, these guidelines establish how the student’s mastery of concepts and achievement will be communicated (i.e., letter grades, numerical averages, checklist of required skills, etc.). Grading guidelines also outline in what circumstances a student will be allowed to redo an assignment or retake an examination for which the student

originally made a failing grade. Procedures for a student to follow after an absence will also be addressed.

MEDS AT SCHOOL

If your student needs to take prescription OR over the counter medication during the school day

• I must have a medication authorization from your child’s doctor.
• I also need an emergency action plan for any student with severe allergies, asthma, seizures or any other condition that would require an emergency medication be kept at school.
• Meds must have a prescription label and be unexpired
• New paperwork must be provided to the nurse each new school year
• This applies to ALL medications - even if your student only needs it for a couple of days while at school

Medication Authorizations and Action Plans:

• Medication Authorization (English)
• Medication Authorization (Spanish)
• Asthma Action Plan (English/Spanish)
• Seizure Action Plan (English/Spanish)
• Food Allergy Action Plan (English/Spanish)
• Non Food Allergy Action Plan

IMPORTANT INFO

• If your child failed their hearing/vision/AN/scoliosis screening at school, you should’ve received an email from me - please send the completed document back to school with your child after they have been seen by a doctor

• Clothing and toileting - PK-1st grade students - Please send backup clothes in their backpack. If I provided clothes to your student, please wash and return them ASAP

• Affordable Healthcare option if your child is without insurance - https://www.liriospediatrics.org/
• I will send personal communication with you via nurse passes and/or emails for minor needs. If the situation is more serious, or we need to have a conversation, I will call you. Please make sure we have the most updated phone number and email address in our system to reach you in the event of illness or emergency. Updated contact info can be emailed to BVES_Attendance@hayscisd.net