Falcon Newsletter

Dear Ricardo Estrada Middle School Parents and Community,

The end of our 24-25 school year is fast approaching. Please review the activities that we have planned for this month below. As always, we strive for an optimal learning environment for all of our FALCONS. We look forward to our continuous partnership and collaboration throughout this second semester of the 2024-2025 school year!

Sincerely,

REMS Administrative Team

Alejandra Briseño-Sanchez, Principal

Rubi Rios, Assistant Principal

Antonio Ruiz, Assistant Principal

Ricardo Estrada Middle School students will receive rigorous instruction that allows students to become owners of their educational experience. Empowering students to become critical thinkers who have a deeper understanding of the world around them. Our students will demonstrate integrity, compassion, and ethical responsibility.

May 3rd - Viva la Fiesta! 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

May 5th - 9th - MAP growth testing 👩🏻‍💻🧑🏻‍💻

May 14th - Senior Walks 🎓

May 15th - Band Spring Concert @ 6:00 p.m.🎶

May 16th - GT and NJHS Field trip per invitation

May 21st - Orchestra Spring Concert at 5:30 p.m. 🎻

May 23rd - 6th grade EOY Awards @ 9:30 a.m. & 7th grade EOY Awards @ 11:00 a.m.

May 23rd - Athletic Awards Ceremony @ 5:30 p.m.

May 26th - Memorial Day Holiday!

May 27th - 8th grade EOY Awards @11:00 a.m.

May 28th - 8th grade Western Playland field trip per invitation

May 30th - Last day of school! - Early release at 12:30 p.m. / Athletic cookout @1:30 p.m.

Dear Falcon community,

Since 1949, May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to sharpen our focus on the importance of mental health, increasing access to care, and reducing stigma. As we pause and reflect, it’s also a time to recognize and support mental health needs for all our community. It is time to advocate for support for all mental health needs.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States live with a mental, behavioral, or emotional illness. In 2020, that number was estimated to be 52.9 million. Among adolescents aged 12–17, approximately 1 in 5 experienced a major depressive episode.

As for those aged 65 and over, recent studies have shown higher rates of mental illness and suicide, with 1 in 4 suffering from a mental illness or substance abuse condition. These numbers are staggering, and this demographic is the least likely to seek services.

Research confirms that our nation’s unprecedented mental health crisis has escalated since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need for mental health care is monumental. As advocates, we can educate our students about its impact and how they can contribute to a better outcome and provide resources available to support them.

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, the counseling team will be providing weekly Mental Health lessons to all students and guided discussions to promote mental health and general well-being.

Students, your school counselors are here to help with anything you may need! Please reach out!

If your counselors can be of service, please contact us:

Mr. Lopez (A-L) Fabio.lopez@clint.net

Mrs. Luevano (M-Z) Sylvia.luevano@clint.net

For the safety of our students, please ensure that your child is in dress code. Every day, students should be wearing a polo shirt/spirit shirt and solid colored jeans or khaki/black/blue pants. On Thursdays, students may wear a college shirt if they have done. Torn jeans above the knee can only be worn with leggings under to prevent the exposure of skin. No hoodies without a full zipper/buttons will be allowed inside campus.

All of our students received free school supplies, backpack, and agenda on their first day of school. If your child needs any additional resource, please contact our school at 915-926-4800.

Morning Drop-Off

• Parents may drop off students from 7:30-8:15 a.m. (the drop-off gates will close at 8:20 a.m.)
• Breakfast is served in the classroom from 8:20-8:30 a.m.
• For the safety of our students, please do not drop-off students in the parking lots or through the driveways.
• Parking lots will be reserved for parents and visitors who have to attend business in the office; please park and sign-in with our front office.

**Tardies: if you are running late to drop-off your child, please have your child use the main entrance so that we can direct them to the attendance office.

Afternoon Pick-Up

• School dismisses at 3:50 p.m. and parents may pick-up in the same area as drop-off.
• For the safety of our students, please please do not drop-off students in the parking lots or through the driveways.
• Parking lots will be reserved for parents and visitors who have to attend business in the office; please park and sign-in with our front office.

**Please be safe and be alert as children are arriving and dismissing.

Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to keep our students and families safe.