Tuesday Times from Elm Grove

Dear Eagle Families,

Thank you to all our wonderful parents for the delicious luncheon provided for our staff last week! The food was truly heartwarming and greatly appreciated. As a quick reminder, students will not have school on November 1st, 4th, and 5th. We hope you all enjoy a safe and fun-filled long weekend!

Attendance

Our school attendance took a slight dip last week to 95.29%, but we’re excited to see our students working hard to be here every day! A big shout-out goes to our 1st graders, who led the way with the highest attendance at 97.27%! Thank you for your continued support in helping us reach our attendance goals.

Tardies

Instruction begins promptly each day at 7:30 AM, and many classrooms start the day with essential phonics and reading lessons. When students arrive late, they miss out on valuable learning time that supports their reading development. Thank you for your continued efforts to ensure your child arrives on time each day—we appreciate your partnership in helping them succeed!

Angel Tree

We are looking for generous donors to help support our Hays CISD Angel Tree this year. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring holiday cheer to families in need within our district. If you’re interested in adopting a Hays CISD family, please see the attached flyers for more details and complete the Google Form linked below. Your kindness can make a big difference this holiday season!

HCISD Angel Tree Donor Form

Lost and Found

If your child is missing any belongings, please stop by and check the items hanging on the playground fence. We have quite a collection of jackets and other items looking for their owners.

Have a wonderful week!

Jennifer Hanna, Principal

Elm Grove Elementary

Building Our Legacy

We hope you can join us for our PTA Fall Festival on November 9th from 1:00-4:00 PM! It’s sure to be a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family. Support the Elm Grove Eagles and our PTA by attending the Fall Festival and Silent Auction.

Buy tickets and wristbands for the Fall Festival. Tickets directly support the teachers and will give you opportunities to win prizes for games.

For more details, visit:

https://elmgrovecisdpta.membershiptoolkit.com/fallfestivalandsilentauction.

The Silent Auction is now open and will remain active throughout our Fall Festival! New items are being added daily, so be sure to check back often. Exciting items up for bid include a Nex Playground Video Game System (a potential holiday gift!) and 4 tickets to Sea World—perfect for enjoying cooler weather and magical Christmas lights in December. There are so many fantastic options to explore while supporting our Eagles! Browse and bid on items at https://ege.betterworld.org.

Our Thanksgiving Luncheon is coming up soon! To accommodate all our guests, we’ll be hosting the luncheon over two days. Please plan to join us for lunch on the designated day and time for your student(s). Tickets are available for advance purchase online for $7 each. For more details on the menu and payment options, please see the flyer attached to this email. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Luncheon Schedule

November 19, 2024

Kinder-10:35-11:10

3rd Grade-11:35-12:10

4th Grade-12:25-1:00

November 20, 2024

PK-10:30-11:00

1st Grade-11:05-11:40

2nd Grade-12:05-12:40

5th Grade-1:05-1:40

Begin With the End in Mind means to think about how you would like something to turn out- before getting it started.

Someone who thinks with the end in mind says:

• I plan ahead and set goals.
• I do things that have meaning and make a difference
• I am an important part of my classroom.
• I can make a difference and contribute to the vision and goals of my school and in my classroom.
• I look for ways to be a good citizen.

Our Kindergarten students are hard at work, developing important skills every day! They’re practicing their handwriting, exploring new words with picture dictionaries, and enjoying reading and reciting poems. It’s wonderful to see their growth and enthusiasm for learning!

October

Red Ribbon Week Dress-Ups

10/30-Favorite Sports Team (Team up against drugs.)

10/31-Wear Orange & Black (Scare drugs away.)-NO COSTUMES

November

11/1-No School

11/4-Student Holiday/Staff Workday

11/5-Student Holiday/Staff Workday

11/8-Habit Assembly/Clubs/Buddies

11/9-Fall Festival 1:00-4:00 PM

11/11-11/12-Kinder Veterans Play

11/18-2nd Grade Spelling Bee

11/19-3rd Grade Spelling Bee

11/19-Thanksgiving Lunch (Kinder, 3rd, 4th)

11/20-4th Grade Spelling Bee

11/20-Thanksgiving Lunch (PK, 1st, 2nd, 5th)

11/21-5th Grade Spelling Bee

11/22-5th Grade Colonial Day

11/25-11/29-Thanksgiving Break

H-E-B is now accepting applications for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. All state-certified public school educators currently teaching in Texas, as well as Texas early childhood education centers/schools, are eligible to apply before December 2, 2024 at heblovesteachers.com/apply/.

The 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards categories include: Teacher, School Counselor, Principal, Early Childhood Facility, School Board, and School District.

Additional Information About the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Each year, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program awards cash prizes to honor outstanding public school professionals, and to thank them for their dedication and commitment. Through this program, H-E-B seeks to pay tribute to those educators who go the extra mile every day to serve their students and their communities and who inspire others to do the same.

Since the program’s inception in 2002, H-E-B has awarded more than $14 million in funding to outstanding Texas teachers, counselors, principals, public schools, early childhood centers, school boards and school districts.

To learn more, visit HEBLovesTeachers.com.

Students who participate in services designed for gifted/talented students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication. These skills are often evidenced by the development of innovative products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity. Furthermore, these skills are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment.

Hays CISD campuses will accept referrals for gifted and talented services from October 1 - 31. Referrals can be made in two different ways. The first option is to complete an online referral at THIS LINK. The second option is to complete a paper referral. Copies of the paper referral form are available in the front office of each campus and should be returned to the campus counselor.

Assessments will be conducted from November through January. Evaluation of student data and selection of services occur in February. Parents are notified by email in March of the final determination of services.

On September 25, a parent meeting was held to provide an overview of the characteristics of gifted students, the referral and assessment timeline and procedures, and Hays CISD’s gifted service design. To view the presentation in English, click on THIS LINK. To view the presentation in Spanish click on THIS LINK.

If your child is already identified as G/T, he/she does not need to be reassessed. If you have any questions contact Tish Cawley at tish.cawley@hayscisd.net or 512-268-2141 x45035.

Elm Grove Student Handbook

Hays CISD Parent and Student Handbook

Hays CISD Student Dress Code 2024-2025

Dismissal Map

Arrival Map

Free/Reduced Lunch Application

Joining the Elm Grove PTA is a wonderful opportunity for parents to actively contribute to their child's education and overall school experience. The partnership between home and school is vital for student success, and by becoming a PTA member, you can help strengthen that bond. The PTA provides a platform for parents and teachers to collaborate, share ideas, and work together to create a positive and supportive environment for our students.

Elm Grove PTA Website

2024-2025 Yearbooks are on sale now! Purchase yours now for $30 before the price increases in January! To order, go www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/16457