Van Raub Elementary

Happy weekend Roadrunners!

Warning this newsletter is long- BUT please take the time to read through it. There is lots of information and many opportunities to engage with our campus in it! Several events we will be hosting for the first time and would love you to attend and to give us some feedback.

We have had lots going on at our campus. Our students have finished up all of our middle of the year assessments and you will probably be getting some of those results soon if you haven't already. Overall our students are progressing well! Thank you for working with your students. We commend them for their handwork, and are thankful that they have such great teachers in their classrooms pushing them to be all that they can be! We aren't' done yet - we have great things ahead! Keep encouraging your kiddo and helping to encourage them both academically and emotionally. It takes a village.

This week we were able to surprise our campus Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year. We are lucky to have these amazing ladies on our campus. Their spirit and work ethic is inspiring to us all. Congratulations Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Solomon!! We also hired a new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Nicole Liebau. Mrs. Liebau will be starting with us at Van Raub on February 10th. So as you see these folks on campus help me give them a warm Roadrunner congratulations!

Please continue reading - lots of great things happening at our amazing campus. Thank you for trusting us with your children. It is our honor to support your child in their educational growth!

Have a blessed weekend enjoy the beautiful weather - mother nature seems to be having a hard time deciding what season we are in. Enjoy it while we can!

Be blessed -

Mrs. Gault

Van Raub Elementary is thrilled to welcome Mrs. Nicole Liebau (lee-bow) as our new Assistant Principal. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success to our community.

Mrs. Liebau's career in education spans 20 years, with the last 10 years serving in Boerne ISD. For the past five years, she has served as an Instructional Coach at Cibolo Creek Elementary, and most recently, Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary where she has partnered with teachers to refine their instructional practices, implement data-driven strategies, and foster collaborative professional learning communities. She is adept at identifying areas for growth and providing teachers with the support and resources they need to excel.

Mrs. Liebau's educational journey includes degrees from two esteemed Texas universities. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Texas Tech University and later pursued her Master's in Educational Leadership from Schreiner University. This strong academic foundation, combined with her extensive practical experience, makes her exceptionally well-equipped to serve as our Assistant Principal.

In her free time, Mrs. Liebau enjoys spending time reading, hiking, traveling and trying new restaurants. She loves cheering on the Texas Tech Red Raiders with her family.

Mrs. Liebau is eager to collaborate with our dedicated faculty, staff, students, and families to build upon the strong foundation already in place at Van Raub Elementary. She will be joining the VRES Campus full time on Monday, February 10, 2025. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Mrs. Liebau! We are confident that her leadership will be a tremendous asset to our school community.

Congratulations to Ynez M. for her submission to the BISD Calendar Art contest! Ynez's work was chosen to be displayed for the month of May in the Boerne ISD District calendar. Ynez was recognized at the January board meeting. Ynez shared with her mother after the recognition, “I am glad I took a chance on myself to show my art.” So are we Ynez! Congratulations!

DON"T MISS OUT!! GET YOUR STUDENT"S YEARBOOK TODAY!

https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/91074P

Parents of Morning Route students of Bus# 125 Bus Stops:
Rustic Chase & Sable Run
Mystic Chase & Sable Run

The morning route of bus #125 will now arrive at these stops between 6:55am-7:00am, this will go into effect on Monday 2/3/25. Again Bus #125 morning run only stops above will now be picked up later at 6:55am-7:00pm this will start on Monday Feb. 3rd.

We have had an increased number of folks call in and ask for lunch times so we thought that we would put it back in the newsletter. It is always available to you in the family handbook attached at the bottom of the newsletter weekly as well. Also- when the weather is cool or cold, rainy and such - please plan accordingly. Unfortunately, we do not always have space inside during all lunches to accommodate lunch visitors. Our designated area for parent/student lunches is in our courtyard. As a reminder no students besides your own (no friend tag a longs) are allowed. Thank you for your understanding.

LUNCH TIMES

10:35- 11:05 Kinder

10:55-11:25 1st / PreK

11:25-11:55 2nd

11:55-12:25 3rd

12:25-12:55 4th

12:45-1:15 5th

FEBRUARY

2/1/25 - 2/28/25 - African American History Month

2/3/25-2/7/25 - National School Counseling Week

2/3/25 - 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL- Dress like you are 100 or with 100 things

• KINDNESS CLUB - 3:00-3:45pm
• RSVP for the My Heart Glows Dance - More information BELOW

2/4/25 - CLASS PICTURES

2/5/25 - CCMR WEDNESDAY

• Running Club - 3:00-3:45pm

2/6/25 -

2/7/25 - National Wear RED Day

• MY HEART GLOWS DANCE - 6-8pm

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2/10/25- 2/14/25 - CCMR Week

2/10/25 - 5th grade visit to BMSS

2/11/25-

2/12/25- CCMR Wednesday

• Running Club - 3:00-3:45pm

2/13/25- PTO Spirit Night at Fralo's - 3:00-9:00pm

2/14/25 - Valentine's Day

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2/17/25- SCHOOL HOLIDAY

2/18/25-

2/19/25-CCMR Wednesday

• Running Club - 3:00-3:45pm

2/20/25- AUTHOR VISIT @ VRES

• MATH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NIGHT - 5:30-7:00pm *will have special a brag tag

2/21/25-

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2/24/25 - BISD School Board Meeting - VRES STUCO does the pledges - 6:30pm

• Let Grow Play Club - 3:00-4:30pm

2/25/25-

2/26/25- CCMR Wednesday

• Running Club - 3:00-3:45pm
• VRES Cultural Night - 5:30-7:00pm *will have special a brag tag

2/27/25- Game Club - 3:15-4:15pm

• 5th grade BOA Parent Volunteer Meeting - 5:00pm

2/28/25- All Pro Dad's - 7:00am- Library

Campus Attendance THIS WEEK by grade levels:

PreK - 91.39%

Kindergarten- 96.46%

1st Grade- 93.03%

2nd Grade- 95.97%

3rd Grade- 95.00%

4th Grade- 91.86%

5th Grade- 94.06%

Your child’s results from the district wide reading screener for Grade K-2 will be coming home with your student this next week, if you have not already received them. Please check their backpacks.

The screener selected by Boerne ISD for Grade K-2 is DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) for all students is given three times a year (beginning, middle, and end of year). The screener is administered by the teacher to each student in the class individually. The student is asked to complete a series of short tasks related to reading.

An early screener of literacy skills is required by the Texas Legislature. The purpose of the early reading assessment is to inform where your child’s strengths are and where to focus instruction. If you have any questions please contact your child’s teacher.

PK families will be receiving middle of the year data as well.

We're so excited to dance the night away with students and families from Van Raub Elementary School! Please use the link to RSVP by February 3rd, 2025!

https://www.cognitoforms.com/VanRaubElementaryPTO/MyHeartGlowsRSVP

EVENT DETAILS: February 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Dress in your best glow-in-the-dark or neon attire and "light up" the dance floor! Glow accessories will be provided upon arrival! Come and enjoy pizza, music and dancing!

✍🏼Please RSVP for the My Heart Glows Family Dance so that we have an idea of quantities for food, beverage, and glow accessories.

👉🏼RSVP is not required for attending though, so you can attend even if you didn't get your RSVP in.

☝🏼Food, beverage and glow accessories will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

👍🏼This is a no-cost event for VRES students and their families only. The event is not open to the public. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

To make this dance possible, we need a few volunteers! Please consider helping us for 30 - 60 minutes (or more)!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA9AF2FA3F8C25-54446623-myheart

You are invited to bring a Kevin O'Malley written or illustrated book to the event and he will autograph it for you!

We invite you and your family to participate in this wonderful evening by sharing aspects of your heritage with others.

Event Details:

• Date: February 26th
• Time: 5:30 - 7:00PM
• Location: Van Raub Elementary Gymnasium

Each family will have the opportunity to set up and decorate a table showcasing their culture. You are welcome to bring:

• Food: Traditional dishes or snacks to share.
• Clothing: Garments or accessories representing your culture.
• Books: Stories, poetry, or literature unique to your heritage.
• Cultural Items: Artifacts, decorations, or other meaningful items that reflect your traditions.

We encourage you and your family to wear traditional attire and immerse yourselves in this cultural celebration. Students are also welcome to dress in cultural outfits for the event.

We look forward to an evening of connection, laughter, and learning. Together, let’s celebrate the richness of our world and the incredible diversity that unites us here at Van Raub Elementary!

If you would like to participate, please complete the following form no later than February 14th:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf2wqKoVSMVPlm0h7Fw5W2zLqqG1nlB2C4yzQTnfdTOQ8zNg/viewform?usp=dialog

This will help us plan for the event and ensure every family has a table.

Mark your calendars for Fiesta Friday, our favorite day of the year! Join us for the family carnival and silent Auction. More information coming soon!

We are in need of volunteers for Blessings in a Backpack for Van Raub. Volunteers will pick up empty bags at Van Raub, deliver to St. Peters Catholic Church gym, help with Blessings fulfillment and then return filled bags back to Van Raub. Most Blessings days fall on Thursdays, and take only an hour and half. Please take a look at our Sign up Genius for more information.

VRES PTO: 24-25 Blessings

Counselor Request Form Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPg573lMfJ-1rIoqNPtq10EIDRjqwZ3mRhuXZO-72rKFRbmw/viewform

Check out this unique opportunity and if you are interested please reach out to our counselor, Heather Maloney at heather.johns-maloney@boerneisd.net

***To participate in Dads on Duty you must have a volunteer background check on file - please compete this today!

Volunteer background check link: https://www.boerneisd.net/VOLUNTEER

Pick your date to join us!

Dads on Duty Booking link : https://calendar.app.google/uK9pSasahK4Z7SAW9

This handbook has all things Van Raub for your reference. Everything from attendance information, hours, arrival and dismissal information, cafeteria, counselor, nurse contacts and information and SO MUCH MORE!

Please give it a look!

Website: http://boerne-isd.net/VRES
Location: Van Raub Elementary School, Dietz Elkhorn Road, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, USA
Phone: 830-357-4100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanRaubES/
Twitter: @VanRaubES