PfISD Employee Express

• 🗓️ Upcoming Events & Holidays
• 🔅 Have a Great Summer!
  
• 📧 Gmail Transition Reminder
  
• ✅ PD Updates
  
• 💬 G/T Teacher Updates
  
• 💻 Annual Forms for the 2024-2025 School Year Are Now Open
  
• 💬 National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

• 🍕Pflugerville ISD Food Services Offers Free Summer Meals for Children
• 🎓 PfISD Graduations
• 🔩 CTE Corner
• 🖊️ Trustees Meeting Brief
• 👏 Recognitions

Asian and Pacific Islander Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

May 30 - Staff Planning & Prep

May 31 - PfISD Graduations

🎉 You Did it! Another amazing school year has ended, and it's all thanks to your hard work and dedication.

Pflugerville ISD gives you a big round of applause for everything you've done to make PfISD a place people want to be!

Take some well-earned time off, enjoy the sunshine, and make the most of your summer. See you in the 24-25 school year! #Pfamily💙

The transition to Gmail for staff accounts will take place on July 1st, 2024. Our goal is to migrate all data from your Outlook accounts to Gmail, including emails, contacts, and calendars. Below, you will find detailed information to help you prepare for this transition.

Mail

• Emails: All emails from your Outlook inbox and folders will be migrated to Gmail.
• Emails from folders will appear in your Gmail inbox with "labels".
• Example:
• Outlook Folder: "Math Department"
• Gmail Label: "Math Department"
• Gmail uses labels instead of folders while retaining your current naming conventions.
• Non-migrated Items: Tasks, notes, journals, rules, and signatures will not be transferred. You will need to manually recreate these in Gmail.
• Attachments: Attachments larger than 25MB will not be migrated. Save these attachments to your Home drive or Google Drive.
• Access to Outlook: Your Outlook account will remain accessible into the Fall Semester for referencing items that were not migrated.
• Deleted Items: Items from your Deleted Items folder in Outlook will be in the Trash in Gmail. Items in Gmail Trash are automatically purged every 30 days, a setting we cannot change.

Calendars

• Calendar Attachments: These will not be migrated. Download any necessary attachments to your Home drive or Google Drive.
• Shared Calendars: Only the owner of shared calendars will retain permissions post-migration. Owners must regrant user access to shared calendars in Gmail.

What Do I Need to Do Now?

• Inbox and Folders: Please make every effort to clean up your inbox and folders. Delete any emails you do not wish to be migrated to Gmail.
• Attachments: Download attachments over 25MB to your Home drive or Google Drive.
• Training and Resources: Look out for emails about Professional Development opportunities for Google Training, "How To" documents, and training videos. These will be available during the August PD days.
• Resources are also available via the Technology Support G.R.I.D. located here .
  

We recognize that this is a significant change and expect there will be some challenges. Please reach out to any team member with questions or concerns. We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible and are here to support you every step of the way.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Over the Summer Break, we will be transitioning to a new Professional Learning Platform: KickUp Learning. You will receive updates via email in July with instructions for logging in and registering for August Back-to-School District PD Sessions.

We will continue to utilize the current PD Platform (TrueNorth/PowerSchool) for June & July PD: optional professional learning for teachers and staff.

All staff are strongly encouraged to download and save a digital copy of their PfISD PD Transcript file before leaving for Summer Break. Follow the instructions on this resource page to download your PD Transcript. Please reach out now to pd@pfisd.net if you notice any discrepancies.

Visit the PfISD Website: Professional Learning page for the most updated information regarding Professional Learning and Compliance Courses for SY24-25.

Summer 2024 At-a-Glance (click to access embedded hyperlinks)

Current and Future G/T Cluster Teachers,

PfISD Advanced Academics is glad to bring back J Taylor for Depth and Complexity training this Summer for ongoing support.

If you are a new G/T Cluster Teacher in our district, please do your best to attend! Depth and Complexity is our core model for G/T Cluster instruction.

Save the dates below in your calendar, and please fill out this brief survey to help us gauge interest:

This will count for your 6 hour G/T update for 24/25!

Teachers who are New to Depth and Complexity: July 22nd

Teachers with Experience with Depth and Complexity: July 23rd

Current and future G/T Cluster, Advanced, and AP Teachers,

All service providers of G/T students need to complete 30 hours of G/T training 1 time in their career, before the end of the first semester they teach G/T students.

If you are or will be a teacher of G/T students, and you have not completed your 30 hour training, complete this form to get access and begin your 30 hour training over the summer.

Contact cody.pruitt@pfisd.net if you have any questions.

These forms, which include the Student Verification and Student Health forms, are required for all students each year.

Please complete the two forms through your Skyward Parent Portal. Be sure to log in using the Parent Portal, not the Student Portal. You can reach the portal by clicking “here” at the link below.

Click to complete Annual Forms: www.pfisd.net/skyward

Please remember the following:

• The forms are ONLY available for the parent/guardian listed as Parent 1 in Skyward. If you do not see the forms, please check with other parents/guardians.
• If you move over the summer, you must contact your home campus regarding your change of address. If your address change results in an attendance zone change, you must complete the online forms for the new campus. Please submit an updated proof of residency document to the new campus. New online forms will be available once the address is up-to-date in Skyward.

If you need a Skyward Family Access account or have additional questions, email Skyward support at parentportal@pfisd.net or your campus registrar. In the email to the parent portal, include your name, your student’s name, and your student’s school.

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. This is a time to raise awareness about speech and language disorders, which are among the most common disabilities that school-aged children experience. This is also a time to help all students, no matter how they communicate, to feel included in their school community.

More than 1 million children nationwide receive services for speech and language disorders each year through the school system. Left unaddressed, speech and language disorders can affect a child’s academic and social success. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in schools work with children who have differences in a variety of areas including speech sounds, spoken and written language, stuttering, social communication and many more!

Whether or not you know a child (or adult) who has a speech, language, and/or swallowing disorder, it’s important for everyone to reflect on how we can be respectful and supportive to those who do. Give a person time to get their message out, focus on what a person is saying rather than how they’re saying it, and never bully someone for how they communicate.

Thank you, PfISD SLPs, for working with students and improving their communication skills!

Pflugerville ISD and Aramark Food Services are proud to offer open community lunch to children this summer through the USDA summer meals program. Summer is an exciting time for children to enjoy playtime with friends, a week at camp, a family vacation, or time at the pool. However, for many children who receive free and reduced-price meals at school, summer can mean hunger. Just as learning doesn’t end when school lets out, neither does a child’s need for good nutrition.

This summer, Aramark Food Services will be providing free lunch meals to children at select Pflugerville ISD campuses. Any child under age 18 may come and eat and kids do not need to register (or be registered in a summer school program) or show proof of age, income, or residence to do so. Visitors are asked to sign in at each school’s front office or Extended Day Program check-in desk for security reasons.

Schools that will be offering breakfast and lunch :

CALDWELL ELEMENTARY

6/3/24- 8/9/24 (Closed for Holiday 7/4 & 7/5)

8:30AM-9AM- Breakfast; 10:45AM-12:30PM Lunch

TIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY

6/3/24-6/27/24

7:45AM-8:15AM- Breakfast; 10AM-10:30AM Lunch

RUTH BARRON ELEMENTARY

6/3/24- 8/9/24 Closed for Holiday 7/4 & 7/5)

8:30AM-9AM- Breakfast; 10:45AM-12:30PM Lunch

RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY

6/3/- 6/7; 6/10- 6/14; 6/17- 6/20; 6/24- 6/27 2024

7:30AM-8AM Breakfast, 11AM-11:30AM LUnch

BOHLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

6/3/24 – 6/27/24 (M-Th)

7:45A- 8:15AM- Breakfast; 11:30AM-12PM Lunch

WEISS HIGH SCHOOL

6/3– 6/19/24 (M-Fr); 6/20- 6/27/24 (M-Th only)

7:45A- 8:15AM Breakfast; 11:30AM-12PM Lunch

WIELAND ELEMENTARY

6/3- 6/18/2024 & 7/8- 7/23 2024- (M-Th)

7:30AM- 8AM Breakfast; 10AM-10:30AM Lunch

Meal service closed 7/4/24 & 7/5/24

For more information on USDA’s and TDA’s summer meals program or to find a location near you, call 2-1-1, text FOODTX to 304-304 or visit: summerfood.org.

Aramark is committed to improving childhood nutrition and creating healthier school environments through nutritious meal offerings and wellness education. To learn more, please visit www.myhealthyforlife.com.

🎉 It's almost that time! Are you ready?

Join us for the PfISD high school graduation ceremonies at the

H-E-B Center @ Cedar Park on Friday, May 31, 2024. The schedule for the graduation ceremonies is as follows:

• Pflugerville HS: 8 a.m.
• Connally HS: 12 p.m.
• Weiss HS: 4 p.m.
• Hendrickson HS: 8 p.m.

Tickets are not required for guests to attend a graduation ceremony.

Please note that PACE will hold its graduation ceremony on May 30, 2024, in the Pflugerville High School Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m.

Stay updated with the latest information. Any changes will be posted on the PfISD website and on the district's social media channels. Additionally, updates will be sent via email to seniors' parents.

Please click the link below to learn more information about seating, how to watch the ceremony online, what you can bring to the arena, and more!

Special congratulations to the following students, who are the first PfISD students to graduate with a Level 1 Certificate credential from Austin Community College in the Automotive Career Academy.

These students took dual credit courses and earned 32 college credit hours along with earning a total of 12 industry certifications in the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) entry-level program!

Get the inside scoop on all things PfISD! This section of the newsletter is your go-to spot for the latest on upcoming board meetings and easy access to past board meeting minutes.

Did you miss the May 16 Board of Trustees Special & Regular Meeting? Watch below!

May 16 - Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

May 16 - Board of Trustees Special Meeting

If you would like to subscribe to receive agendas when posted, please visit the Agendas and Minutes page and scroll to the bottom to complete the subscription form. Stay connected and stay informed!

Below you will see messages of appreciation from parents, students, community members, and other staff members through Staff Shout Outs and Pfamily Kudos.

Thank you to our amazing PfISD staff members for everything they do for our students and community!

Cindy Oldham-Ybarra of Riojas ES (via: Deborah C.)
We’ve had such a great experience with Mrs. Ybarra this year. She has been amazing about supporting my daughter in subjects where she is struggling. In addition to academics, I appreciate that Mrs. Ybarra recognizes the needs of each student. When my daughter has been frustrated or overwhelmed, Mrs. Ybarra has offered comfort and reassurance. But she still continues to challenge the students to meet and exceed goals. Thank you for providing a fun classroom, great memories, and preparing the students for 3rd grade!

Mrs. Rebecca Diaz-Ancira of Murchison Elementary (via: Stephanie R.)
Mrs. Diaz-Ancira has been an incredible 2nd grade teacher this year. As a teacher communication skills and updates are consistent and keep us informed and engaged. My son has looked forward to every day of school this year. It's hard not to want to call all the Murchison teachers out for their incredible dedication to making school an absolute blast for the kiddos. There's so much that Mrs. Ancira has done throughout the year. I feel bad not giving her a shout out daily! Personally I loved the live caterpiller pets. My son loved to tell us about their transformation to butterflies and ending with a release party. All of the holiday parties she goes above and beyond to decorate her room, but this time Mrs. Diaz-Ancira really outdid herself and put together an amazing Knowledge Camp setup that completely transformed her classroom. The videos and photos she's sent us have just blown us away with how much work and effort she put into this project. Just wanted to give her the biggest shout-out and thanks for all the amazing work she puts into giving the children the best possible experience. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Mrs. CHAVEZ of 3rd Grade Brookhollow Elementary (via: Orlando Marquez)
Big appreciation for Mrs Chavez for not only educating students, but also helping shape character and future aspirations. Thank you for being an exceptional teacher and mentor for Noah. Your influence extends far beyond the curriculum, and he is incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from you. Your passion for teaching and dedication to your students is second to none. Thank You!

Nikki Herring of Riojas (via: Joanne Martinez)
Mrs. Herring is the most kind, patient and caring teacher! She has taught my daughter so much, not just in her lessons, but in confidence and character as well! She has encouraged and instilled amazing values that I know my daughter will keep with her through her life. Thank you for Herring for being such an awesome teacher!

Emma Barnes of Riojas (via: Deanna Clemens)
Ms. Barnes is a wonderful speech language pathologist. Not only is she highly skilled in helping the kids grow in their speech needs, but she makes them feel good about themselves and their progress. She is excellent to work with from a parent point of view with collaboration and strong communication. We know she is moving out of state next year and we will miss her. Than you Ms. Barnes!

Maria Hinojosa of Riojas Elementary (via: Mr. & Mrs. Carrizales)

We’d like to shout out Ms. Hinojosa, our daughter’s kindergarten teacher. Her warm and loving demeanor, along with her constant smile, creates a nurturing classroom environment. With her guidance, our daughter has developed a passion for reading and writing and has become a confident bilingual student. Ms. Hinojosa is an exceptional educator who always brings warmth, joy, and genuine passion to her teaching.

Nikki Herring of Riojas (via: Elena Colunga)
Mrs Herring has been so kind and patient with my daughter. Fae has come so far during her time with Mrs. Herring. We are grateful to have had her as our first grade teacher. Thank you for being so amazing!

Leeann Huber of Cele middle school (via: Shannon McCarty)
Mrs. Huber has been a fantastic teacher the whole year! You can really tell she cares about each and every one of her students. She has gone above and beyond in communication with me as a parent and this in turn calmed my anxiety about my child’s first year in middle school. I’m really so glad she was part of the journey and Cele really has a gem in Mrs. Huber!

Melanie Angulo of Riojas EDP Director (via: Candice Pleasant)
Melanie has been such a caring and overall wonderful leader for the EDP program. The kids all love her and respect her. She goes out of her way for every child and to help parents out. She has the biggest and kindest heart. Thank you for all you do for our little ones.

Erin Mosley of Jose Riojas elementary school (first grade) (via: Erica Sandoval)
Mrs. Mosley has been a wonderful teacher to my daughter. I’ve seen a huge difference in my daughter’s reading and writing skills among other things. My daughter enjoys going to school and being in her class. You can tell Mrs. Mosley genuinely enjoys her job and you can see the love she has for her students which only brings me comfort. We love and adore Mrs. Mosley ❤️

Ms Bloom of Riojas Art (via: Heather Lagrone)
Ms Bloom is amazing. Her love of art is infectious. My daughter has a whole new appreciation of art of all mediums from her classes with Ms Bloom.

Frida Jackson of Riojas Elementary (via: Yusnier Leon Cabrera)
Mrs. Jackson is a very human teacher, friendly and understanding of her students. She knows how to build a pleasant and stimulating environment for all of her students and has great confidence in each of her abilities. My son Jason comes home very happy every day thanks to her.

Haley Shillow of Riojas Elementary (via: Miki McKinney)
I have enjoyed watching my little girl BLOOM in confidence over this year under Ms. Shillow's care. She has grown in both social skills and math skills, and I am both so proud of her and grateful for Ms. Shillow's teaching over the past year.

Ms. Nichol Shipley of Rowe Lane Elementary School (via: Nuria Ayala)
In Ms. Shipley’s classroom, an engaging and dynamic learning environment awaits students each day. Eager to explore new concepts, my daughter returns home with enthusiasm, ready to share her newfound knowledge. Ms. Shipley skillfully fosters collaboration among her students, assigning classroom responsibilities that ensure everyone feels valued. My daughter takes pride in her assigned roles, and it’s clear that Ms. Shipley’s kindness, adaptability, and commitment to diverse learning styles set her apart as an exceptional teacher.

When my daughter encountered challenges with math concepts, Ms. Shipley’s patience made a significant impact. Under her guidance, my daughter has not only overcome obstacles but also thrived throughout this school year. Ms. Shipley’s dedication to her students’ growth is truly commendable.

Mr. Saquiche of Riojas 1st grade (via: Megan Bradshaw)
Mr. Saquiche was amazing! So organized and structured, yet fun and entertaining with the kids. He really put in extra work to help my son with reading. He loves him so much and said he will miss him this summer and wants to be in his class again..my son looks forward to school and I know Mr. Saquiche played a huge part in that. Thank you for pouring into our kiddos!

Stephanie Sloan of Riojas Elem. (via: Jose & Megan Carreon)
Ms. Sloan has been an incredible teacher she has made a huge impact in our son's life. We see the positive influence she has had through the way she interacts with the kids. Our son has made tremendous growth this year and we feel we owe it all to this amazing teacher. We are forever grateful for the love and attentiveness you have given our child. Please keep doing what you do and continue impacting the lives of our children! The world needs great teachers like you! Thank you!

Ty Raymond of Cele Middle School (via: Shannon McCarty)
My son absolutely loves Mr. Raymond's class! It's rare for a teacher to keep students engaged and excited all year long, but Mr. Raymond has managed to do just that. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about him from my son. His class has also inspired my son to think about new possibilities for his future, which I sincerely appreciate. Great job, Mr. Raymond!

Mrs. Samantha Lara of Riojas 1st grade (via: Francesca)
Thanks to Mrs. Lara my daughter has really enjoyed 1st grade. Mrs. Lara works really hard to make learning fun for the kids and we appreciate everything she has done this year!

Ms. Cole of Riojas (via: Summer Selvera)
Thank you Ms.Cole for being such an amazing 4th grade teacher. Tatum has really enjoyed you and your class. She’s not ready for 4th grade to be over and that’s all because of you. So again, thank you for all your hard work and loving the kids like your own. You will forever be her favorite ❤️

Haley Shillow of Riojas (via: Elissa Garber)
She's been so attentive, warm and understanding. Our son loves her, and so do we

Christi Leimer of Rowe Lane Elementary - 4th Grade (via: Celeste J)
We want to give a huge thank you to Ms. Leimer for all she’s done for our child and his class this year. She works very hard with such patience and care to see that the needs of all her students are met. Our child has learned so much this year thanks to her excellence in teaching. He has had such a fun school year due to her ability to create a wonderful and positive classroom environment. He’s well prepared for 5th grade now, and we will all miss her class! Thank you very much, Ms. Leimer!

Stacey Nunez of Rowe Lane Elementary - 1st Grade (via: Celeste J)
We want to recognize the amount of care, compassion, time, and effort Mrs. Nunez has given our daughter and her classmates this school year. We are so very grateful for everything she did this year to help her students learn and grow socially and academically, but also for the extra things she carried out, including raising baby chicks in the classroom and attending students’ birthday parties and activities on the weekends. She is an absolute hero. We were so lucky to have had our daughter in her care for 1st grade!

Christi Siegel of Riojas (via: Preston Trebas)
Principal Siegel has been running a figurative (and maybe literal) marathon these last few weeks of school, making each activity and event special, successful, and safe for all students! Her enthusiasm, care, and attention is evident in how she addresses the students with respect and excitement. Whether it was field day, performing arts night, kindergarten awards, or simple safety attention, Principal Siegel does it all with a smile and focus that is unparalleled!

Laura Ladd of Kinder teacher (via: JT)
Thank you Miss Ladd for a wonderful school year. This year was as joyful as it was because of you.

From JT

Elizabeth Garza of Caldwell Elementary (via: María Alvarado)
It’s been a pleasure having you as our son’s teacher. You are an amazing teacher. You make sure every child is cared for. You gave support to my son and made sure he met his goal for the year. Thank your for always communicating with us and asking how you could help with our son. Thank you for everything you do.

Abigail Flax of Murchison Elementary School (via: Jaimie Krause)
Everything about Ms. Flax is above and beyond -- I knew it on day one during "Meet the Teacher". Her classroom was filled with the soft glow of lights and calming music (Taylor Swift instrumental of course); she cares deeply about cultivating a space for her students to thrive -- at their level. Examples include hosting Camp Learn-a-lot with tents over desks to celebrate end of year and attending weekend sports events to cheer on MES students because they wanted her there, and more. My daughter Josie LOVES her. Thank you for a GREAT year. <3

Ms. Katharine Holding and Ms. Nadine Holland of Hidden Lake Elementary (via: HLES Holding/Holland parents)
Thank you to this incredible duo for giving our kids a fantastic 4th grade experience in their first year at HLES. Empathetic, talentrd, and helped every kid excel this year!

Bijal Patel of Mott Elementary (via: Christa Garza)
Mrs. Patel is one of the best teacher's I've witnessed. Her dedication to her students is unwavering, her constant communication with parents is exceptional, and her love for teaching is blatantly obvious. My son excelled in her classroom this year and I am so thankful she made his Kindergarten year memorable! We will miss her!!

Miss Sarah Tolentino of Hidden lake elementary school (via: Nivashini Narayanan)
Miss Tolentino helped the kindergarteners in class to learn the important social factors of living together as a community. I’ve seen a great improvement in my child’s willingness and ability to extend support to those in need. Overall the love for learning is a daily process and I’m thankful for Miss Tolentino to have been the first step of my child’s academic life.

Mrs. Stewart of Rowe Lane Elementary librarian (via: Liz Kreher)
Mrs. Stewart has inspired so many students in the library, helping kids find the books that make reading come alive for them, keeping the library organized and finding the best new books. She celebrates their accomplishments (AR, million word club) and has organized some amazing book fairs! She will be missed next year ❤️

Special Education Staff of Highland Park Elementary (via: Sharon Taylor)
They have helped my granddaughter so much this year I believe she can make it in 3rd grade! Without their support she would be lost. Thank you from my heart and soul.

· Mia Clark of CHS (via Cody Pruitt): Ms. Clark has done an incredible job organizing, teaching, and championing the AP African American Studies pilot course at her campus and district-wide. Ms. Clark's students were visited by College Board course authors and presented at the AP Preparate conference this semester. Her dedication to her students and the course is evident in everything she does!

· David Barrett of WVMS (via Cody Pruitt): Mr. Barrett single-handedly organized the first district-wide middle school chess tournament in PfISD! His initiative made it possible for students to test their chess mettle against others from across Pflugerville and give them an outlet for their chess skills.

· Kim Winn of PHS/AVID (via Cody Pruitt): Ms. Winn's dedication to the success of AVID programs district-wide has been crucial to AVID success! Not only did she coach campus coordinators and teachers across the district, but she led her own campus in National Demonstration School Showcases for neighboring districts to see AVID in action.

· Kirsten Nash of HHS (via Cody Pruitt): Ms. Nash has been a truly tireless champion for UIL Speech and Debate at HHS and district-wide. Her teams consistantly produce state and national champions, and when she's not spending her weekends getting her students to contests, she's often organizing contests for students across PfISD at both the high school and middle school level. Her high expectations for her students and tenacity in providing incredible opportunities for them to compete has led to a tradition of excellence in HHS debate that has raised the bar across the district.

· Allie Stevenson and Jennifer Persons of PHS (via Cody Pruitt): Ms. Stevenson and Ms. Persons organized AP Math and Computer Science Saturday Prep Sessions for AP students district-wide. They were responsible for bringing in AP experts to provide valuable insght to our students as they prepped for their exams, and I appreciate their dedication to all of our AP students!

· Yolanda Henry of Pflugerville Middle School (via anonymous): Ms. Henry works so hard for the students and teachers of PMS. She wears many hats, is always willing to go the extra mile, and is kind to all who she meets. What an awesome teammate! Thank you, Ms. Henry!

· Anita Bazan of Facilities (via Anjali): She is amazing. I wouldn't have been able to accomplish my goals set for our Parmer Lane Garden for Wellness without her awesome support. I absolutely loved her efficiency and communication with us. As soon as we opened up the tickets before I knew the crew came up to assist me and fix. Thank you so much Ms. Bazan! Your tremendous support and incredible willingness to help me is greatly appreciated.

· Michael Acosta & Marion Summers of Facilities and Support Sertvioces (via Anjali Doshi): These guys showed up right away, communicated and fixed the water issue for our PLES garden within minutes. I do appreciate you guys for coming and figuring everything out and also getting me started with the water supply for our garden. All our efforts as a team and school would have gone in waste if this problem was not fixed. Thank you so much for being there for us. Your efforts are appreciated.

· Michelle Martinez of Parmer Lane Elementary / Principal (via Anonymous): 🌸🌺🌸 It's a pleasure to see her each morning during the daily announcements - where students are empowered and conduct them under her guidance. My favorite being Friday, when she takes time out from her busy schedule to read a book to the whole school and that indeed is such a true reflection of what one needs to focus and learn in real life especially during this century & times’ we are in. It's just not for our babies but also for all the adults at our campus. What a Role Model we have on our campus! Totally admire her Unbeatable Spirit and love for education, her ABCD's -Accountable, Benevolent, Committed, & Determined of life. Blessed I am to have her here! Thank you🙏🏼 for everything and wish you all the best! 🌸 🌺🌸

· Maritza Jaimes of Parmer Lane Elementary/ Office (via Anonymous): She is truly fabulous. She goes above and beyond to assist anyone that comes to her. Her multitasking ability to be on phone and check an email and also attending to people hovering over her with a smile and such politeness is greatly appreciated. Your efforts at making my life successful here has definitely not gone unnoticed. Undoubtedly, I admire your support. Thank you Maritza for being a fantastic collaborator.

· Angela Mathews of Instructional Technology Support (via Anonymous): Thank you so much for all your guidance and getting me involved with learning bots. The students and the lesson framework was definitely a blast for these kiddos. Your drive to schedule and teach us in a systematic, explicit , and to the point way is simply marvelous. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me all year long.

· Zack Krasuk of Weiss high school (via Violet): Mr. K is an amazing teacher has helped me throughout the school year when i need it and dedicated his personal time to helping us students which we all really appreciate.

· Zack Karsuk of Weiss Highschool (via Tia Singleton): Mr. K is the best math teacher I’ve ever had within my four years of high school. Despite every he’s been through, he still showed up to class everyday with a smile on his face and determination to help his students in every possible way. I’ve never seen a teacher who is so in love with his job and executes his work with such passion.

· Mr. K of Math teacher at Weiss (via Lanessa): He was very helpful this year and a great teacher.

· Mr.Krasuk of Weiss Highschool/Algebra 2 (via Adrian Tovar): Mr. K genuinely cares about making sure his students understand the topic

· Rose Chavez, Erica Herrera, Carrie Lewy of Dearing Elementary (via Connie Rodriguez): Thank you for giving our 2nd grade students an opportunity to shine their light once again at this years talent show. It is a pleasure to work with a group of ladies who pour passion into their teaching and advocate for each and every child. Our 2nd grade team rocks and I'm glad to call you my teammates.

· Sarah Nave of Dearing Elementary Art Teacher (via Dearing 2nd grade team): Thank you for lighting up our hallways and campus with such a beautiful display of our kid's artwork. They are so proud of the artwork they created and have such a sense of pride as they walk the hallways filled with their beautiful work. The kids are always thrilled for the next art challenge. Thank you for shining your light with our Dearing Eagles. You are a ROCKSTAR!

· Monica Martinez of Parmer Lane Elementary / Admin. (via Anjali Doshi): 🌸🌺🌸 I just wanted to share my sincerest thank you to Ms. Monica Martinez. It has not been an easy transition for any of us, but her leadership and positive attitude have helped pull us through. It is impressive to see her dedication to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students and that is truly admirable. I sincerely thank her for her initiatives in giving opportunities thereby promoting and fostering a sense of support for development & growth. We are #LeopardStrong!” I truly appreciate you!🌸🌺🌸

· Staff of All Departments (via Jackie Rollie): I would like to recognize the staff here at PES for the support I was given when I started in November. Everyone here was warm and welcoming. It made it easy for me to fit in my position. I also love that they took me by the right and hand and lead me to success. I still have a lot to learn, but these people are my rock. Thank you Mrs. Neely Allgood and Ms. Genia Antione for being awesome leaders. Thank you for making 2023 and 2024 wonderful.

· Zack Krasuk of weiss high school (via Josie Walraven): Mr. K has been an amazing teacher throughout the year. He helps everyone anytime he can, he is always thinking of others and i'm very grateful to have had Mr. K as a teacher this year.

· Reese Weirich of JCES Principal (via Jennifer C.): Ms. Weirich's middle name is ALL IN. Parent with a dead car battery in carline? Reese has jumper cables and is already hooking them up. Kids need a boost? The whole hallway in the Admin area is lined with Brain Break kinesthetic stations because she creates a culture to meet kids where they are and help them self-regulate. She is all OVER the building--but at the beginning of the day you'll find her standing near the front doors saying good morning to everyone (in case no one has told them yet). She values her staff and shows us by seeking our input, giving kudos and caring about our health and our families. We are ending year 3 of crafting our new school community, and Reese with her ALL IN modus operandi is the mortar between every brick. Thank you for your steadfast leadership!

· Karol Slater of PMS Librarian (via Deyanira Mercado): Ms. Slater goes above and beyond her job duties as a Librarian. Not only has she made our campus Library better but she is always available to lend a hand anytime someone requests her help. From helping out in decorations for our campus activities and events, to helping out covering classes when needed, she is always available. We are so lucky to have Ms. Slater in our campus.

· Melissa Flores of Pflugerville Middle School (via Deyanira Mercado Montalvo): Ms. Flores makes the Front Desk at our campus run smoothly. She is always ready to handle every task at the speed of light, knows most of our students by their names and also their parents names, She is the best at coordinating subs for our campus and is always one step ahead in everything. Thank you for being awesome! We are very lucky to have you.

· JoAnn Towle of Pflugerville Middle School (via Deyanira Mercado Montalvo): Ms. Towle has been in our campus for 24 plus years. She is in charge of the campus attendance and also helps at the front desk. She is knowledgeable at all things PMS and a very sweet co-worker. She often works long hours to make sure all things attendance are squared away. We are lucky to have you as a co-worker and as our Specialist for Students Records. You Rock!!

· Rey G. and Carlos N. of Maintenance-HVAC (via Estella H): This time of year our maintenance department is usually pretty busy prepping for summer projects etc... So I did not expect the quick turnaround and fix for a small issue that randomly came up. They both handled and fixed it promptly and with excellent customer service! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day and for following up!

· Mr. Krasuk of Algebra 2 (via Everett Brockwel): He has been really helpful, he actually takes the time to explain the math in detail.

· Zack Krasuk of Weiss high school (via Mekhi Stewart): Made learning math easier and made me like math.

· Zack Krasuk of math (via amareah james): he was a very nice and sweet teacher as well as he made sure that we understood the things that he was teaching he was a very big help to me and he was a very good teacher to everyone even those who were rude to him!

· Mr K of weiss hight school pfisd (via Johaly Jaramillo): good teacher, so helpful and understanding

· Mr. Krasuk of Math (via Stanley odoms): He made sure we understood the material before the test and stayed after school for the students. He is very committed to his job.

· Zack Krasuk of Math (via Jeremiah Hang): Being a helpful teacher who helped me understand algebra 2 and math in general.

· Zack Krasuk of Weiss High school (via Topper Johnson and Gabirella Johnson): Mr.K will help you with absolutely everything you need and he will put his students before himself and he genuinely wants his students to grow not only in school but as a person too and i think that's really important for a teacher to care about his job and for his students, each and everyone.

· zach Krasuk of weiss (via Terrell): He has really helped me out this year and has had great spirits while teaching and has made algebra worth taking this year

· Zack Krasuk of Weiss H (via Vincent Batista): Mr. K has been amazing all this year helping me by staying after school and making things easier to understand rather not complicated.