"The Pack" Coyote News

Our mission is to empower every student in our school through tailored experiences in blended learning and STEM-H that enable them to make informed decisions about their futures, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to attain their life goals.

QT2: Week 8, Dec. 9-13

Happy Sunday PK-8 Coyotes!

We have two weeks left before Winter Break and I want to ask for your help making it the BEST two weeks! How can we do that- making sure that all Tornillo Coyotes are in school every day and are ready to learn!

Our weekly attendance was 94.52% for this past week. We did decrease from the week before so if your child is healthy, please bring them to school.

Below are a few reminders & updates for our campus.

Tornillo ISD Turns 100 Years old!

We'd love to invite you and your family to the multiple Centennial celebrations this winter season in honor of Tornillo ISD turning 100 years old! Over the next few weeks, our district will be hosting a tree lighting ceremony, Dinner Theater, the annual Community Luminarias, and student performances. Check out the flyers below for more information.

Progress Reports & After School Tutoring

All PK-8 students will be receiving Progress Reports this week. Please follow up with your child to make sure you help by monitoring your child's academic progress.

This week will be the last week of after school tutoring for our 3rd-8th grade students. We will begin the next round of tutoring in January with a new set of permission slips once we retun from Winter break. December 12th will be the last day of after school tutoring for our 3rd-8th grade students.

Winter Student Performances

We are excited to announce the schedule for our student performances. Please see the flyer attached for detailed information.

PK-8 Cold Weather Clothing Drive

This holiday season, our students will be learning about being thankful and giving to others. In order to help those in need, our school is holding a drive to collect cold weather clothing items such as gloves, scarves, blankets, and winter coats. The items donated can be new or gently used.

Laptop & IPAD Care

Parents, we have had an increase in damaged IPADS and laptops by students. Please remind your child about the importance of device care. Students use their devices daily and when it is damaged, they may go a few days without it.

Device Care:

-Keep Sticker Free

-Use Clean Hands

-Recharge your Device Overnight

-Keep Food & Drinks Away

-Device is only for student use (don't let others use your equipement)

-Report any damages immediately to the library

PK-8 Fundraiser - Will you help us raise some "dough" for our school?

Our PK-8 coyotes will be selling Krispy Kreme cards to help fundraise for student and teacher incentives. Your contribution helps us purchase items such as books for our Book vending machine, science lab consumable materials, Attendance Awards, Reading Awards, and incentives for our PBIS store.

Stop by the front office to purchase your Krispy Kreme card. More details found below.

PK-8 Attendance

We take a lot of pride in our attendance at our school. Please help us maintain it at 98%!

1. When your child is absent, please send the doctor's note or parent note within 48 hours.

2. A student will receive a tardy slip every time they arrive late.

3. When your child is absent, please expect a phone call from our front office or your child's teacher to ensure that your child is ok.

PK-8th Grade: 8:00-4:00 (Tardy Bell: 8:05)

Yeah! We're Ready for a Great Week!

Myrna Lopez-Patti, Proud Principal

Tornillo PK-8

lopezmy@tisd.us

(915)765-3300

Mindful Monday, December 9

-Day 4 Dress Up Day: Dress like a reindeer or Free Dress if taking Picture w/ Santa today

-Pictures with Santa, flyer sent home last week with students

- PLC: DDI Mtg

Thankful Tuesday, December 10

Day 5 Dress-Up Day: It's cold outside! Winter wonderland.

-Student Progress Reports go out

-Benchmark for Algebra 1 students in Mrs. Carillo's class

-Dec. 10 - UTEP PLC for Year 1 & Year 2 Teachers

Wellness Wednesday, Dec. 11

Day 6 Dress-Up Day: Grinch

-TEA HQIM 2025-2026 updates training at R19 (AM for Coaches) / R19 Language Arts AI training for Instructional Coaches (PM)

-Dec. 11 Tornillo ISD Dinner Theater, $25 Ticket, 5pm at HS

-JH Girl's Basketball Game, 6pm @ Tornillo HS against East Montana JH/ JH Boys play away

-PLC: Lesson Internalization/ Lesson Planning

Thoughtful Thursday, Dec. 12

- Day 7 Dress-Up Day: Christmas Tree

-4th grade Sharon Wells Training (8:00-11:00)

-ELAR JH Support (5th-8th by R19)

-PLC: Technology PD w/ Mrs. Aguilar

Friendly Friday, Dec. 13

- Day 8 Dress-Up Day: Dress like a snowman

-PBIS Store Open during lunch

-Rescheduled Dance to Dec. 18 (Dec. 13 - Student Winter Dance)

-3rd grade Sharon Wells Training (8:00-11:00) /5th grade Sharon Wells Training (12:00-3:00)

-PLC: HB4545, At-Risk, RTI Documentation

PK-8 Fundraiser - Will you help us raise some "dough" for our school?

Our PK-8 coyotes will be selling Krispy Kreme cards to help fundraise for student and teacher incentives. Your contribution helps us purchase items such as books for our Book vending machine, science lab consumable materials, Attendance Awards, Reading Awards, and incentives for our PBIS store.

Stop by the front office to purchase your Krispy Kreme card. More details found below.

All PK-8 students received an order form last week. Stop by our Building A office in case you need an extra one.

Help your child's classroom win a popcorn or donut party this week. Classes with 100% Class Dojo will win one of these tasty treats at the end of the week!

Email: lopezmy@tisd.us
Website: www.tisd.us
Location: 420 Oil Mill Rd, Tornillo, TX 79853
Phone: (915)765-3300
Twitter: @MLopez_TISD