News From The Ranch

School Hours

Office Hours are 6:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Doors and Front Gate Open at 6:50 a.m.

Breakfast Served From 6:50 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.

First Bell @ 7:20 a.m. - Teachers pick up their students from the designated area.

Tardy Bell @ 7:30 a.m.

Dismissal Time @ 2:45 p.m.

Kelli Nungesser, Principal, knunge@neisd.net

Amy Molloy, Assistant Principal, amollo@neisd.net

Meghan Myers, School Counselor, mmyers@neisd.net

Shanda Ince, School Counselor, since@neisd.net

Elsa Apolinar, Bilingual Instructional Coach, eapoli@neisd.net

Johnna Puente, School Nurse - jpuent2@neisd.net

Janet Aragon, Data Processor (registration and attendance) - jarago@neisd.net

Hello Bronco Families!

What a wonderful week it’s been! I’m thrilled to see how our Broncos have effortlessly settled back into the school routine. Their enthusiasm and quick adaptation to our procedures have been truly impressive.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of The Ranch. I hope you all have a wonderful and restful weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Nungesser

Proud Principal of Vineyard Ranch

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We are happy to share that our morning drop-off is improving each day. To help us continue this progress and ensure all students get through the car line safely, please keep the following reminders in mind. Thank you for your cooperation and support in making our morning drop-off smooth and safe for everyone!

• Form One Lane: Please use only one lane for drop-off to keep things organized and efficient.
• Pull Down as Far as Possible: To keep the car line moving smoothly, pull forward as much as you can before stopping.
• Stay in Your Vehicle: For safety, remain in your car. Our adults and safety patrols are there to assist your child with the car door.
• Unbuckle in Advance: Practice with your child to unbuckle their seatbelt before reaching the drop-off area to speed up the process.
• Bus Loop Option: Remember, the bus loop opens at 7:10 for additional car line drop-off if needed.
• Tardies: Please be aware that we will begin counting tardies starting [specific date or day].

We’re pleased to share that dismissal has been improving each day this week. To ensure we keep things running smoothly, please keep the following reminders in mind. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure a smooth and efficient dismissal process!

For Car Riders:

• Use the Car Line: Please use the designated car line to pick up your child. Remain in your vehicle while we load your child for you.
• Display Your Car Tag: Ensure your car tag is visible with the number facing forward. Once your child is safely in the vehicle, please remove the tag so we know when you’re ready to leave.
• Assist with Buckling: If your child needs help buckling their seatbelt, please pull into a parking spot in the lot rather than blocking the car line.
• Stay in Your Lane: Please remain in the same lane you entered and avoid changing or crossing into different lanes.

For Park and Pick Up:

• Park in the Lot: If you’re picking up your child by parking, use the side parking lot. Walk to the side entrance of the building with your car tag to collect your child. After your child or children have been picked up, please be mindful of where they are walking in the parking lot. We want all of our Broncos to be safe.

For Bus Riders:

• Updated Routes: Transportation routes have been adjusted this year. If your child rode the bus last year, their Smart Tag is attached or will be attached on Monday. If your child is a new bus rider, they will receive their Smart Tag next week. You can use the app to track your child's bus location.

We’re thrilled to have volunteers on our campus! Before jumping into the various volunteer opportunities, please check the flyer below to ensure you are DPS-cleared.

We can’t wait to share all the wonderful ways you can get involved at The Ranch very soon!

Library volunteers are welcome to pop in at any time! The library schedule will be updated weekly and is linked here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14AHEkwZP_MsLXyKjnPmgOieR_aWFOcg-XIHTbrueLyQ/edit?usp=sharing

If you would like to apply to be part of our library advisory committee, please complete an application and return it to Mrs. Barnes.

English

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lzxoYNG5rUxc903GISY8Mu1WfvDOWzZ03A6ELKIXqM8/edit?usp=sharing

Spanish

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17DGeT2qAtn4NE9idJbMyJc6fyCs0dtVBF6Asy68LOeA/edit?usp=sharing

Please RSVP through the link below.

GT Parent Awareness Meeting RSVP

Just a reminder that the designated time for early check-out is no later than 2:00 p.m. We appreciate your attention to this guideline, as it helps ensure a safe and efficient dismissal process each day. If you need to make any dismissal changes for your child, please be sure to contact the front office by 2:00 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation!

We’re excited to welcome Mr. Robert Presley, our new Campus Safety Specialist, to The Ranch! Before joining us, Mr. Presley served six years in the United States Air Force and spent eleven years as a contractor, training military personnel in tactics. He also has children of his own and resides in our area.

To help our Broncos get familiar with our cafeteria procedures, the cafeteria will be closed to visitors for the first three weeks of school. We’ll be ready to welcome guests starting Tuesday, September 3rd.

A few reminders:

• Parent Lunch Tables: These are designated for you and your child on the stage. Please note that your child’s friends cannot join you at the parent lunch table.

• Guest Limit: Please limit your party to two guests per person.

• Busy Days: Fridays are our busiest days for lunch guests.

We are excited to share with you the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. This calendar includes all essential dates such as holidays, early release dates, parent-teacher conferences, , and other district dates. We will send reminders throughout the school year as well.