Next week we will have early release on Thursday, Feb 13th and students have no school on Feb 14th and 17th.

Valentines Day Parties will be on February 13th at the times on the flyer below. We also have an early release on Feb 13th.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in the afternoon of Feb 13th. Teachers will be sending out information on how to sign up for a conference.

February is Black History Month, and at PGE, we are excited to celebrate and honor the achievements, history, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. Our students will engage in a variety of activities, including stories, and discussions that highlight the rich cultural heritage and accomplishments of Black leaders, artists, scientists, and more.

We encourage you to continue the conversation at home by exploring books, music, and historical figures with your child.

We are having a multicultural parade on February 20th and we need your help. Please complete the short survey to help us prepare for the day. We are excited about our multicultural parade and 2nd grade music program as we honor and embrace the rich cultural backgrounds that make up our school community. Students will have the opportunity to celebrate their heritage by dressing in traditional attire, showcasing cultural symbols, and participating in activities that highlight the beauty of diversity. Our goal is to create an inclusive and joyful experience where students can learn about different cultures, traditions, and histories from around the world.

We will highlight different classes or events each week so you can see the amazing learning happening in our classrooms!

Coach Lev has distributed the Cub Fit Challenge calendar to students in K-5. This year, the incentive for the students is whichever class in each grade level has the most minutes of activity, they will get to watch their teacher race against the other grade level teachers in a funny inflatable suit.

The challenge runs from Jan. 20th-Feb 20th. Students will have one week to turn it into me. No late calendars will be accepted. Calendars with no names will not count.

An extra copy of the calendar is attached below.

PreK/ECSE

Kinder

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

SAILs

ABC

Specials

Happy Friday from the PTO!

The store is open to purchase field day shirts!! These shirts are optional and will be available for purchase through February 12th. We do NOT purchase extra shirts, so be sure to put in your order if you’re interested! The design is different than last year to go with our Hawaiian Luau field day theme.

Teachers & staff are welcome to purchase shirts as well!

Contact Lesly at fieldday@pgepto.com with any questions.

Volunteer SignUp at:

Our second School Store of this semester is Friday, February 7th. Don't forget to send your Cougar Cubs to school with some money if you want them to shop!

We're always looking for extra hands to help us at the Store! If you have any availability, we'd love for you to join us. Sign up here and make sure you've completed a volunteer background check with the district!

Hello 1st Grade parents! Please help us show our teachers and staff some love! Our February's snack cart will be a chocolate and sweets cart. There are several ways to help us stock the cart:

1. You can bring in items to the front office by Wednesday February 19th

2. You can shop from our Amazon list

3. You can make a monetary contribution

The teachers and staff love this special treat every month, please donate if you are able. Thanks for your support.

Join us for Spirit Night Thursday, February 13 at Dirty Dozen! A portion of sales goes to Pecan Grove Elementary.

Volunteers

Did you know the PTO has a volunteer Band? It’s a great way to keep up with volunteer opportunities. It’s also an easy way to chat with Amy Gougler, our volunteer chair, and other PTO board members as well as other parent volunteers. If you’d like to join the Band just click on the link below.

https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fband.us%2Fn%2Fa8a2A9gaq734L&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw1EDU-w5I8hfHHHj0bDEHg5

Check out our website at PGEPTO.com for information on:

-Volunteering

-Events

-Koda Birthday Club

-Spirit Shirts, Bows, Socks and other merch

-Spirit Nights

-links to our Facebook, Instagram, Dojo, volunteer Band and Sign-ups.

All volunteers must complete the FBISD background check.

Lunch Visitors: We welcome lunch guests on designated days. See calendar below. (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and some Fridays)

• Guests must check in with a photo ID at the front office and wear the sticker tag until you leave. You are welcome to bring in outside food for your child, but we cannot allow classmates to share food.
• Visitors must stay in the cafeteria. Visitors are not permitted to go to classrooms or other parts of the building. Visitors are not allowed to attend recess.
• Please plan to eat lunch at the designated visitor tables.
• Students are not allowed to invite other students to eat at the visitor table.
• We ask guests to say goodbye and return the child to the class table 5 minutes before the end of lunch so we can maintain and safe and orderly environment as we transition to class and/or recess.
• Lunch Schedules are below- Visitors will be permitted to enter the cafeteria only at the designated lunch time.
• Lunch Dropoffs:: Write your child’s name and teacher on their lunch and place it in the labeled grade level container located in the front lobby. A student from each grade level will pick up the lunch drop offs before lunch.

Birthday Cupcakes/Cookies: We love to celebrate students' birthdays with cupcakes or cookies. Be sure to drop off store-purchased treats prior to the student's scheduled lunch period or you can send them in the morning with students who are able. Teachers are not available to pick up treats after lunch time. We do not allow balloons or party favors. Each birthday is celebrated on the announcements as well.

Arrival/Dismissal Information -- Just a reminder that we have 2 car rider lanes. Jane Long League is often shorter if you want to check it out. Just a reminder there is no left turn from Jane Long League Dr into the car rider lane. Please be sure to have your QR code available for scanning. Pictures on phones are accepted. If you need to make a daily transportation change, please email transportationpge@fortbendisd.com prior to 2:00pm. If you want to make a permanent change to dismissal, please contact the teacher. We do not allow any early checkouts after 2:45pm.

District Communication - Blackboard: Blackboard Mass Communication System is used to send emergency, attendance and general notifications from your child’s campus and Fort Bend ISD, as well as attendance updates and information about negative lunch balances. Parents may opt to receive phone calls, emails and text messages through Blackboard Mass Communication System. Text Messaging - By choosing to receive any text messages or phone calls, standard data fees, text messaging rates, or international charges may apply based on your plan with your phone carrier. As mobile access and text message delivery is subject to your mobile carrier network availability, such access and delivery is not guaranteed

Please remember to send in any absence excuses!

When is an absence excused?

• · FBISD extracurricular activities, Illness and medical appointments, Required court appearances, Religious holy days, Activities related to obtaining United States citizenship

Submitting an Excuse Note

• · Notes must be turned in no later than five days upon returning to school
• · A medical note or parent note can be scanned and/or emailed to the campus email attendancepge@fortbendisd.gov or dewana.curran@fortbendisd.gov

Excuse notes should always include:

• · Student’s full name
• · Student’s ID number
• · Today’s date
• · Date(s) of absence
• · Reason for absence
• · Parent contact information

**After 3 consecutive absences a physician's note is required​​**

Thanks

Website: www.fortbendisd.com/pge
Location: 3330 Old South Drive, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-4800
Twitter: @PGE_CougarCubs