At Camacho Elementary, we are incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of our bus drivers and crossing guards. These unsung heroes play a crucial role in keeping our students safe and ensuring they arrive at school ready to learn each day.

Our bus drivers navigate the roads with skill and care, transporting our students to and from school with the utmost professionalism. They are the friendly faces that greet our children every morning and afternoon, setting the tone for a positive start and end to the school day.

Similarly, our crossing guards are the vigilant guardians who protect our students as they make their way to and from campus. Rain or shine, they are there to guide our families across busy intersections, always keeping safety as their top priority.

This Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to celebrate these amazing individuals. Camacho Elementary simply could not function without the tireless efforts of our bus drivers and crossing guards. We are honored to have them as part of our school community, and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.

Please join us in showing your appreciation for these wonderful staff members who play such a vital role in the lives of our students and families.

With love and gratitude,

Mrs. Gonzaba, faculty, staff, students & community of Camacho Elementary

Leander ISD is seeking parents and teachers interested in participating on a committee to review current LISD instructional resources that have been formally challenged. Please complete the attached form by Monday, Oct. 30, if you would like to be considered for the 2024–25 Reconsideration Committee. Committee participants will read the challenged resource in its entirety and meet to determine whether it conforms to the principles of selection set out by Board Policies EFA (Local) and EFB (Local). Those who fill out the forms below will be selected at random to participate in the process.

Did you know that missing 2 days of school a month means a child misses 2% of the school year? Which means that is 10% of learning that your child is missing. This year, LISD is working hard to get all students to school on time so that we continue to grow our learners. The LISD attendance policy has been changed and updated for the 24-25 school year. Please take the time to look at the LISD Attendance Flyer to educate yourself more on attendance.

This year, LISD will be holding students and parents/guardians accountable for excessive and/or unexcused absences. After 7 unexcused absences, Camacho Administration will be reaching out to create a plan of action to help families become successful with attendance and increase educational opportunities. Please note that after 10 excessive unexcused absences, LISD has the right to file truancy.

If your child is going to be absent because he/she is sick, has an appt etc., please send in a doctors note to camattendance@leanderisd.org in order for the absence to be excused.

Classes will be setting weekly/monthly attendance goals soon. We encourage you to set a personal attendance goal with your child at home as well. We look forward to partnering with families this year so that our students continue to grow.

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Kassie Doherty

Assistant Principal

Camacho Elementary

Have a picture(s) taken at any of our Camacho events? Check this spot in our weekly updates to upload throughout the year so we can share with our Yearbook team.

Free and Reduced lunch applications are a vital part in ensuring Leander ISD is identifying all students that are economically disadvantaged and in need of free or reduced breakfast/lunch. Federal and State funding are also impacted by the number of economically disadvantaged students that LISD identifies. Please ensure that parents have the information they need to access the application and fill it out prior to PEIMS snapshot on October 25, 2024. Online application link. The paper application and printable instructions can be found on the CNS website.

Update: 7/22/24 ~ All approved volunteers from the 2023-24 school year have been uploaded to the new volunteer management system, Raptor Technologies. If returning volunteers did not receive an email (check SPAM) with your credentials, they may log in here using their email address as the Username and select “Forget password” to reset it.

Note: Most Raptor emails are initially being sent to SPAM, please whitelist <donotreply@raptortech.com>

The purpose of the Leander ISD volunteer program is to enrich the quality of education for the district’s students by providing opportunities for parents and community members to become actively involved in Leander ISD schools.

Anyone NEW to Leander ISD wishing to volunteer must complete a volunteer application and submit all required information to run a background check.

Returning Volunteer Log In to the Raptor Volunteer Portal

We encourage our Cosmos families to begin your usual mode of transportation starting the first day of school; however we recognize that this might be the first time you and your child have been on campus and we will work with families to make allowances for the first day of school. When there is a need to change transportation for your student(s) please call the front office at 512.570.7800 by 1:30pm to make all transportation changes for the day or week.

Below you will find helpful tips for reading with your child...

Join the movement today to help reduce school drop-out rates

and to make an impact in the life of a child.

Education Connection is recruiting now for volunteers to help students practice reading and engage in conversation about the books being read. Education Connection volunteers (Literacy Partners) serve with consistency and humility while keeping it simple. The program involves a WEEKLY 1x1 reading session with TWO children for 15 MINUTES EACH for the school year from approximately SEPTEMBER through MAY during school hours.

1. Register to be a volunteer with Education Connection at: www.education-connection.org

2. Register for a background check with your school district at: www.education-connection.org

3. Complete the required online training (that will be emailed separately to the volunteer)

For more information or questions:

education-connection.org | 512.813.5918 | info@education-connection.org

On PE days, wear closed-toe, tennis shoes! No sandals, flip flops, crocs.

Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes on their PE days (see schedule for when their class has PE).

Tennis shoes need to be able to stay on the foot at all times preferably with Velcro or shoe laces.

Boots and dress shoes are not recommended.

Student Handbook

We are pleased to announce that the 2024-2025 Student Handbook is now finalized and ready for distribution on our website for all stakeholders. Additionally, we will be sending the Student Handbook to all primary contacts listed in eschool to acknowledge receipt after September 3, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Chessire Foster.

District Gifted and Talented Advisory Team Call for Applications - Due September 27, 2024

The application for the 24-25 GT District Advisory is open. Parents of gifted learners, gifted students, teachers, counselors, and administrators interested in serving in this important role should complete the GT Advisory Interest Form by Friday, September 27, 2024. Those selected for service on the committee will be notified by October 2, 2024. Share this call for applications with your community. Reach out to Shirley Bachus with questions.

512-570-7800

Wendy.Gonzaba@Leanderisd.org

Website: Camacho.Leanderisd.org
Location: 501 Municipal Drive, Leander, TX, USA
Phone: 512-570-7800
Twitter: @Camacho_Elem

At Camacho, we strive to provide multiple ways to inform students and parents about upcoming events and announcements. Here are a few ways to stay connected:

Website: www.camacho.leanderisd.org

Cosmo Weekly Updates: We typically send out weekly newsletters every Friday through the Remind system. Please make sure that we have an up-to-date email in our system by registering in our Student Information System or emailing our Registrar Brendak.edwards@leanderisd.org also send your absence notes to camattendance@leanderisd.org

Twitter: @Camacho_Elem

Facebook: Christine Camacho Elementary

Remind: @lisdcam