O. Garza Parent Newsletter

Dear O. Garza Families,

We are thrilled to welcome our students back to school and are excited for the learning and growth that lies ahead in 2025. The new year brings new opportunities, and we are eager to support each child in reaching their full potential.

Our teachers have been busy reviewing student data, preparing engaging lessons, activities, and experiences to keep students motivated and excited about their learning. As always, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels supported, challenged, and encouraged to succeed. In order for our team to work with your child, we need your help in making sure students attend school daily and on time.

Report cards have been sent home and teachers are contacting parents to share the latest on your child's progress. We are looking forward to a productive and exciting semester and appreciate your continued partnership as we work together to create a positive and enriching experience for all of our students.

Thank you for your support, and here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

"One Team, One Goal, Excellence"

Ms. M. Perez

1. Afterschool activities start this week
2. Know what days your child stays for afterschool activities
3. This week is our last UIL practice and our last meet is on Saturday.
4. On Thursday we have Academies for 3rd-6th grade students. Our teachers are using Benchmark data to determine what students will be staying. Students who regressed are being asked to stay.
5. If students are not passing or not doing well in their assessments, they will not be allowed to participate in sports, cheer or extracurricular activities.
6. Dropping off items during the day is not allowed.
7. Data Talks with our 3rd & 4th grade students will take place on Friday
8. We will have Donuts and Dyslexia Parent Session on Friday.

What is the purpose of attending Academies?

Our teachers are using their benchmark data to work with your child on the skills that they did not master. This does not mean your child is failing. This means if your child's score went down, we want to provide them with the extra help to learn the skills they did not master. The teacher does not keep all students. They keep a small group of students to focus on what they need.

**Feel free to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions on why they are being recommended to stay for Academies.

If you would like to make any prize donations, please call our school! Donations can include: bikes, Stanley Cups, sports equipment, movie tickets, electronics, toys, gift cards, and anything students might like to WIN.

Students earn tickets when they LEVEL-UP. (Leaders, Engaged Learners, Value Friendships, Empower, and Lift Each Other Up)

We are a Capturing Kids Heart campus. This means that our campus focuses on building relationships with students. We support the whole child-mind, body and heart! My goal is for our students to be learners with a high moral character. They are our future leaders!

Email: maricruzperez@sharylandisd.org
Location: 7905 N Taylor Rd, Mission, TX, 78572
Phone: (956) 580-5353