Dear Barbara Jordan Elementary School Community,

My name is Mr. Leiva, and I am beyond excited to join the Barbara Jordan Elementary community as your new principal. I hope this message finds you all well and that your children have had an enjoyable start to the school year.

As we begin this new school year, I want to emphasize our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported. Our goal is to provide a high-quality education that not only meets academic standards but also nurtures the social and emotional growth of our students.

I believe in the power of collaboration and open communication. Together, we can create a school culture that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. I look forward to working closely with our talented teachers, supportive staff, and engaged parents to ensure that every child at Barbara Jordan Elementary has the opportunity to thrive.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have. My door is always open, and I am eager to hear from you.

Thank you for welcoming me into this wonderful community. Let’s make this school year a fantastic one!

Sincerely,

Mr. Leiva

• Student Verification closes on Sunday, August 18th
• Guardians can log into Skyward Family Access to complete the Student Verification form

7:30 a.m. - Earliest student drop-off

8:05 a.m. - Start of the instructional day

10:00 a.m. - Student attendance is taken (students are marked absent if not present during this time)

3:25 p.m. - End of the instructional day and start of dismissal

3:50 p.m. - Teachers and staff end dismissal duty; remaining students are taken to the front office for late pick-up

We warmly invite you to join the BJE Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)! Your involvement is crucial in creating a vibrant and supportive school community. By joining the PTO, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Connect with other parents and teachers.
• Support school events and initiatives.
• Enhance your child’s educational experience.

Together, we can make a difference! Join us and be a part of something special.

Contact the school for more information.

• Texas public school students must attend school at least 90% of the time a class is offered to receive credit or a final grade.
  
• If a student has three or more unexcused absences, days or parts of days within a four week period or ten or more days or parts of days within a six month period, they are considered truant.
• Excused absences in Texas public schools count as absences, but they don't count against a student and they don't count toward truancy. Excused absences are counted as if the student attended school for purposes of calculating average daily attendance.

We are excited to announce that starting the first week of September, parents are invited to have lunch with their child on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Important Details:

• Parents must check in and check out at the front office.
• Parents can only have lunch with their own child at the parent lunch table.
• Parents can only bring lunch for their child.
• Parents are not allowed to invite their child's friend to join them for lunch.

We look forward to seeing you and making lunchtime a special experience for you and your child!

ALL MEDICATION WHETHER PRESCRIBED OR OVER THE COUNTER NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED AND LEFT IN THE CLINIC BY THE PARENT.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD WITH THE MEDICATION.

We value your feedback! Please let us know how effectively the school or your child’s teacher is communicating with you and supporting your child. Your input is crucial in helping us enhance your child’s experience at BJE.

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