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• 🗓️ Upcoming Events & Holidays
• 🍎 Reduced Lunch Application / CEP Forms
  
• 🚨 PfISD School Safety Measures Video
• 👏 PfISD Special Edu. Department Parent Connection Night
  
• 🌐 Secondary Student Forced Password Change - October 16
  
• 📝 Apply now for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
• 🎶 Fine Arts
• 🔩CTE Corner
  
• 💬 Join the Conversation!
• 🖊️Trustees Meeting Brief
• 👏 Staff Recognitions
  

Sep 15–Oct 15 : Hispanic Heritage Month

Fentanyl Awareness Month

National Bullying Prevention month

National School Principal Month

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

Oct. 6-12: Fire Prevention Week

Oct. 10: Hispanic / Latino Heritage Pfair

Oct. 11: Student Holiday / Staff Development Day

Oct. 14: Student Holiday / Staff Development Day

Oct. 14: Indigenous People Day

Oct. 14-18: Nat'l School Lunch Week

Oct. 14-18: Nat'l School Bus Safety Week

Oct. 23-31: Red Ribbon Week

The Socioeconomic Information Form (CEP) and Free and Reduced Meals Application provide schools with much more than lunch funding. Completing these forms can give campuses access to additional funding and resources through both state and federal programs. Additionally, these forms can impact your school's accountability rating.

Even if you think your family does not qualify, please complete either the Socioeconomic Information Form (CEP) and Free and Reduced Meals Application to give your school the most opportunities. Select the appropriate form based on your student's campus. If you have students at a CEP Campus and a student at another campus not under CEP, then you will need to complete both the Socioeconomic Information Form (CEP) and Free and Reduced Meals Application.

Socioeconomic Information Form (CEP):
Delco Elementary School
Dessau Elementary School
Northwest Elementary School
River Oaks Elementary School
Ruth Barron Elementary School
Dessau Middle School
Westview Middle School

Free and Reduced Meals Application:
All other campuses

We invite all parents, staff, and students to watch this important video about school safety measures in PfISD. The video highlights the steps we're taking to ensure a safe environment for our students, staff and visitors.

It's crucial for parents to speak with their students about the importance of anonymous reporting through our "See or Hear Something, Say Something" initiative, empowering them to report any concerns through our Anonymous Alerts system.

Additionally, the video addresses how serious the consequences will be for making threats against a school, even if intended as a joke. Threats are taken very seriously, and there will be strict disciplinary and legal actions for anyone involved in such behavior. Keeping our schools safe is a shared responsibility. We appreciate your help in keeping our schools and community safe!

Join us on October 29, 2024 from 5-7 at Park Crest Middle School for an opportunity to connect, learn, and share!

5:00-6:00 We will be serving pizza to families. We will also have the following organizations present to share information:

Austin Community College

ACC Steps Program

E4Texas (University of Texas Postsecondary Program IDD)

United Partners (UP) Individual Socialization and Skills Program

Community Independence of Texas

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts/Texas ABLE Program

Texas Parent to Parent

Partners Resource Network

Texas Workforce Commission

6:00-7:00 We will have a variety of presentations for families to choose from, including the following:

ACC Steps

Texas ABLE Program

Community Independence of Texas

United Partners - Pflugerville

Visual Supports in the Home

Communication in the Home

ARD/Special Education

Supports in the Home for Students Served in Resource/Inclusion or with Dyslexia

Transition

Texas Parent to Parent - Spanish

Partners Resource Network - Spanish

Free childcare from 6-7 for children aged three and up.

For more information, please contact:

Julie Schwarz

Family Engagement Specialist

Julie.Schwarz@pfisd.net

512-594-0162

On October 16, 2024, all students in grades 6-12 will be required to change their computer account passwords during their next login. This is an important step in ensuring the security of their accounts. To avoid having to change their passwords more than once, students should not change their passwords before October 16.

Password Requirements

To help your child create a strong password, please ensure it meets the following

criteria:

• Minimum of 8 characters
• Cannot include their birthday
• Cannot contain any part of their name
• Must include at least one uppercase letter
• Must include at least one lowercase letter
• Must include at least one number
• Must include at least one special character (e.g., !, @, #)

If your child needs assistance during this process, all campus staff members will be available to help them change their passwords.

Thank you for your support in helping to keep our students’ accounts secure!

Applications for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards open until December 2

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—H-E-B is now accepting applications for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. All state-certified public school educators currently teaching in Texas, as well as Texas early childhood education centers/schools, are eligible to apply before December 2, 2024 at heblovesteachers.com/apply/.

The 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards categories include:

• Teacher

• School Counselor

• Principal

• Early Childhood Facility

• School Board

• School District

Since 2002, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program has awarded more than $14 million in funding to finalists, winners and their schools.

“The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards is more than just recognition—it’s an opportunity for teachers, counselors, and administrators to win cash prizes and matching grants for their schools,” Jill Reynolds, H-E-B Public Affairs Manager, said. “An application can lead to funding that has impactful benefits for educators, their students and community.”

Every year, H-E-B accepts nominations for the Excellence in Education Awards before applications open. While a nomination is not required to apply for an award, a nomination lets an educator know they are appreciated and encouraged to apply for the awards program. Nominees will receive an emailed invitation to apply and must submit an application to be considered for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Individuals who nominated an educator can encourage them to apply as well.

Finalists and winners will be selected by a panel of judges composed of educators, administrators and community leaders throughout the state. Ten winners—six teachers, two counselors and two principals—along with an early childhood facility, public school board and two school districts, will be announced at an awards ceremony in May 2025. Each award recipient’s school will also receive a matching grant.

In 2024, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program distributed over $780,000 in cash and grants to educators and schools. Through this program, H-E-B seeks to pay tribute to those educators who go the extra mile each day to serve their students and communities and who inspire others to do the same. To apply, visit heblovesteachers.com/apply/.

Eligibility

Eligibility is not dependent on proximity to H-E-B store locations. Teachers who have been previously selected as statewide winners are not eligible to reapply until they have entered a new award category based on years of experience. Teachers who have been chosen as a statewide finalist must wait at least one year before reapplying.

School district, early childhood and school board winners are not eligible to reapply. Finalists in these categories must wait at least one year before re-applying.

About the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Each year, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program awards cash prizes to honor outstanding public school professionals, and to thank them for their dedication and commitment. Through this program, H-E-B seeks to pay tribute to those educators who go the extra mile every day to serve their students and their communities and who inspire others to do the same.

Since the program’s inception in 2002, H-E-B has awarded more than $14 million in funding to outstanding Texas teachers, counselors, principals, public schools, early childhood centers, school boards and school districts. To learn more, visit HEBLovesTeachers.com.

This month we are featuring young artists from Carpenter Elementary School and Kelly Lane Middle School.

Here is a video sneak peek of the October exhibit. Different schools will display work at the beginning of each month and we would love to have you stop by for a visit!

Please follow the Fine Arts Department on Facebook and Instagram to see what other great work our students are doing across the district!

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Typhoon Texas Water Park the Pflugerville Chamber will host it’s annual expo.

There will be music, performances, prizes, food, and more!

Pflugerville ISD will be there with hands-on activities for children and information on PfISD programs. Stop by and join us for the pfun!

We invite you to be a part of the district's next Strategic Plan by participating in Dr. Shepherd's 100-Day Listening and Learning Tour.

Dr. Shepherd is excited to begin his role as Superintendent with a 100-day plan called "Discovering Pflugerville." He will focus on engaging with the community through a listening tour, gathering insights to shape our district’s future, and fostering a transparent and inclusive administration. Dr. Shepherd is eager to hear from you about what’s working well and where we can improve—your feedback is essential to our shared success.

This is your chance to share your insights, ideas, and feedback to help guide the direction of our schools and community. Your voice matters in shaping the future of our district!

👇Click below and let us know what you feel is working well in the district, and what you think the district needs to improve on in the survey below!

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 October 3 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting? Watch below!

October 3, Board Workshop 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!

Pflugerville ISD has launched a new Administration Report to promote transparency and ensure that stakeholders are informed about administrative decisions, board meetings, and district-wide initiatives. This comprehensive resource supports student success and community trust by keeping everyone engaged and informed.

To see the most recent Administration Report, visit www.pfisd.net/administrative-report.

Welcome back to our Staff Shoutout and Pfamily Kudos section! In the coming weeks, you will see messages of appreciation from parents, students, community members, and other staff members through Staff Shoutouts and Pfamily Kudos.

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

Want to recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond? Click here to submit your Staff Shoutout through the google form.