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!

Thank you for another wonderful week! It was great to welcome over 400 grandparents into the building this morning. It warmed our hearts to see our students so excited to share their school experience with their grandparents, whether in person or virtually. A special thank you to our amazing PTA and volunteers who helped make Grandparents' Day a huge success and to our teachers for hosting the virtual Grandparent's Day in our classrooms.

We also hope everyone had the opportunity to attend a parent-teacher conference to hear about how your child is doing this school year. Your continued support and involvement make a significant difference in your child's educational success.

Please continue to reach out at anytime.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Nungesser

Proud Principal of Vineyard Ranch

This year's goal is to bring a Digital Marquee to our campus, and we need YOUR help to make it happen! 🎉 Imagine walking up to school and seeing our latest news, events, and achievements displayed in bright, beautiful colors! A digital marquee will not only enhance communication but also boost school spirit and showcase the amazing things happening in our community. Together, we can make this vision a reality. Let’s light up our school with a digital marquee that truly shines! ✨

🌟 Here's how you can help:

1. Donate: Every dollar counts! No contribution is too small.
2. Share: Spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and local businesses.
3. Support: Join us in person or online during our Big Give event to show your support!

You can start donating today or schedule your donation on one of these specific times and double your dollars with Match Minutes!

Wednesday, September 18th

6:11 PM

8:11 PM

Thursday, September 19th

10:11 AM

12:11 PM

2:11 PM

3:11 PM

5:11 PM

We want to take a moment to express how incredibly fortunate we are to have THE BEST staff at The Ranch! Their dedication, passion, and care make all the difference in our students’ lives. If you have a moment, share a shout-out to one of our amazing staff members through our NEISD Staff Shout Out link above. Your words of appreciation can brighten their day and let them know how much they are valued.

Please remember that for afternoon dismissal, the outer lane should not be used until 2:15 PM or later. Parking in the outer lane too early can block deliveries and other vehicles from getting through.

Please stay in the same line the entire time. Switching lanes can block traffic.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Just a reminder for both new and returning families: we have a delivery item(s) drop-off table located in the vestibule. If you need to drop off any item(s) for your child, please leave them on the table and use the post-it notes provided to label the item(s). We will make sure the item(s) get delivered to your child.

It was great to see lunch guests this past week. Please make sure you arrive with enough time to sign in and get your visitor badge. The lines may be long to sign in, so please plan accordingly.

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. Please plan accordingly.

Our cafeteria will be closed to guests on the following dates due to early release lunch times and events taking place on the stage.

Please see the flyers below for our early release dates for the school year. On these days, all students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. KIN will remain open until its normal hours.

We're excited to announce that our WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) organization will be hosting an informational session next week on Tuesday, September 17th at 5:30 PM.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about WATCH D.O.G.S. and discover how you can get involved in supporting our students and school community. We look forward to sharing more about this great program with you! The RSVP link is below.

RSVP WATCH D.O.G.S. Pizza Night

Please see the flyer below about nominating a PTA Life Member. We have amazing parents, staff, and community members that go above and beyond for our Broncos.

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.

After you have been DPS-cleared to volunteer on our campus, please ensure you are familiar with the NEISD Volunteer Code of Conduct. You can find more information about volunteering and access the Code of Conduct through the following link: NEISD Volunteer Information. Thank you for your commitment to our school community!

As a Volunteer, I agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct:

• I will sign in at the designated sign in station and sign out when my duties are complete.

• I will wear a volunteer name badge or identification provided by the school each time I visit. I will remain at my volunteer station/assignment for the duration of my volunteer shift.

• I will dress appropriately for my volunteer assignment and will act in a professional manner at all times toward staff and other volunteers.

• I will maintain confidentiality outside of school and will share with teachers and/or school administrators any concerns that I may have related to student welfare and/or safety.

• Whenever possible I will abide by the “three person rule.” I understand that whenever possible a child is not to be left alone with an employee, volunteer or other district representative, unless a 3rd party present. Programs involving spending one on one time with a student will be done in a supervised setting.

• I will not disclose, use or disseminate student photographs or personal information regarding students to anyone.

• I agree to not transport students. Volunteers are not authorized to transport students, staff or other volunteers unless given special authorization through the Risk Management Department.

• I agree not to smoke on the grounds of any NEISD Property.

• I will not have contact with students outside of school hours without the knowledge and/or consent of the student’s parents.

• I understand that the Volunteer Program will resubmit my criminal history record check every two years.

Failure to uphold any guideline or standard may result in dismissal from the NEISD Volunteer Program and may result in Criminal Prosecution.

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

More dozens have been sold! We are excited to share that, as of today, we have sold 87 dozen donuts, raising $652.50 so far! Our goal is to reach 135 dozen, and we’re making great progress thanks to your support. The funds raised will help us support upcoming events, including Grandparents Day, Veterans Day, Trunk or Treat, Bike Rodeo, Art in STEAM, and many more. Your contributions are making a significant difference in our community and enhancing these special events.

We appreciate your support!

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. On early release dates the designated time for early check out is 12:00 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation!

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.