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• 🗓️ Upcoming Events & Holidays
• 📝 Pre-K / Kinder Readiness Events for Next School year!
• 🔩 CTE Corner
• 🎶 Fine Arts
• 🖊️Trustees Meeting Brief
• 👏 Staff Recognitions
  

National Read a Book Month

Dec. 5: Board Workshop Meeting

Dec. 6-12: Computer Science Education Week

Dec. 12: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Dec. 14: Pre-K & Kinder Kickoff

Dec. 19: Early Release

Dec. 20: Student Holiday, Campus Staff Development, Planning & Prep.

Dec. 23- Jan. 3: Winter Break

Jan. 6: Student Holiday, Campus Staff Development, Planning & Prep.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Pre-k & Kinder Kickoff on Dec. 14, from 10 AM–12 PM at Timmerman Elementary!

Explore curriculum, meet district reps, and get your little ones excited for their first school experience. Hands-on fun includes bus rides, cafeteria practice, and games!

Find event details and the Kindergarten Readiness Checklist at www.pfisd.net/kinderkickoff.

Join PfISD and Kate Mire from Ensemble Therapy for a Pre-K / Kinder readiness session!

Join us for a parent workshop where you will learn:

• What is appropriate for a 4 or 5 years old?
• What should I do if my child is not ready?
• How to enhance your parent/child relationship.

When? Tuesday 10 December, 2024

Time? 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where? Zoom (must register to receive the zoom link)

PfISD high school Programming and Software Development students recently attended the annual IT Symposium at Texas State University. The event featured lectures on IT topics, university and data center tours, and competitions in PC troubleshooting, Microsoft products, and Cybersecurity. PHS student Zan Clevenger took home first place in the Security competition, while HHS’s Ben Wang earned second place. This hands-on experience allowed students to examine advanced IT concepts, explore a postsecondary computer science program, and showcase their skills in a competitive setting.

Programming and Software Development is a computer science CTE program available at Connally, Hendrickson, Pflugerville, and Weiss high schools. The program prepares students for postsecondary education and employment in Information Technology (IT) fields like cybersecurity, networking, programming, and software development. There are course options for college credit and industry certification too! Looking for something more? Students in the P-TECH Computer and Information Technology Academy at Connally High School can earn an Associate’s degree in Cybersecurity from Texas State Technical College before high school graduation! P-TECH applications open in January, all current grade 8 students are eligible to apply and transportation is provided.

Learn more about CTE programs and the P-TECH CIT Academy here.

Visual Art students throughout the district produce remarkable works of art on a daily basis. This fall, our team has been busy snapping photos of their artwork displayed on campuses, and we are excited for you to check out this video showcasing their incredible talent. Enjoy!

Follow the Fine Arts Department on Facebook & Instagram, and check out the Fine Arts Calendar to see what other great work our students are doing across the district!

-PfISD Fine Arts Department

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.

Next Board of Trustees Regular Meeting : December 12, 2024 @ 6 p.m.

Did you miss the November 21 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting? Watch below!

November 21, Regular Board 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.

Ms. Brown at Kelly Lane Middle School (via: Ryken) I like that Mrs. Brown is always so cooperative when it comes to the class. Even when the class is off topic, Mrs. Brown still try’s to make the best of it. That’s what I want to share about Mrs. Brown.

Anjali Doshi at Parmer Ln Elementary (via: Veronica A) I want to thank Mrs. Doshi for all the work she does at the school, from being outside receiving the children and saying goodbye to them, as well as in the cafeteria and delivering the groceries and well in all the activities that are carried out, I always see her participating in the front row, thank you for the work you do but above all for the love with which you do it!

Mrs. Rowley, Mrs. Garcia, Ms. Zoss, and Ms. J at Murchison Elementary Pegasus (via: Chrystal N) These ladies do a phenomenal job year-after-year! They pour love and kindness into our little ones. My kiddo actually loves going to school and asks to go back when we are on break! He has grown so much thanks to the efforts of the Pegasus staff. We are thankful for their dedication and perseverance along with their unwavering support of our child. We love Pegasus and this team!!

Mr. Eckles at Windermere Elementary (via: Angela S.) Mr. Eckles has been such a blessing to our school! He loves the kids, loves to teach and has jumped in as a team player. My kids love him and he's made the 5th grade team even more awesome!

Dearing ES Front Office (via: Anon) The DRES front office staff is always so welcoming and kind! Thank you for your cheerful attitude and happy, helpful demeanor!

Markus Fuller at John B. Connally High School , Special Education (via: Matilda T) Mr. Fuller is a very unique person. He has knowledge and skills beyond his years. He has compassion, empathy, concern , courage, understanding, admiration, , for his fellow human beings., his students. He cares and goes beyond his called teaching duties. I meet him when school started and right away knew he was the perfect fit for my grandson. He has brought fun back to the classroom. Thank you district for this excellent teacher to work at Connally High School. Feeling so proud to have him do an excellent, amazing, and awesome job teaching kids. He cares and yes we can thrive and survive with hope and hard work from him. He gives kids a chance to perform and do the best possible with the special needs they have. We the family and friends appreciate all you do. Thanks Lewis, Thompson and Young family are blessed.

Ms. Balbuena, Ms. Garza, Mr. Perez at River Oaks (via: Tasha B) I appreciate everything they do to keep our kids safe and well cared for. Their dedication to our kids well-being is apparent. Thank you!!

Mr Hack at Mott Elementary (via: Aseel M) Mr Hack is 4th grade teacher he is my daughter home class teacher he is amazing, very respectful and fast responders always there to help and support student along with their parents, work with parents tirelessly if they have any concerns or issues so that’s why I’m shout out his name because he well deserve it thank you so much for all what you do to our kids and us.

Desiree Clark at Mott elementary (via: Aseel M) She is nice and take problem solving seriously thank you so much Mrs Clark for your help and support.

Elizabeth Escobar at Riojas Elementary (via:Gloria R) Ms. Escobar is a wonderful 5th grade teacher! She communicates well, and often, which is important at any grade level. My son comes home excited (and often laughing) with stories about what he learned. The Riojas Dual Language Program is very lucky to have her.

Mary at Highland park Elementary (via: Bhumika ) She is very sweet and super friendly. She makes my son’s bus experience fun. She also makes my morning with her lovely smile and positivity 😊.

Ann at Highland park elementary (via: Bhumika) She is an awesome and very friendly driver. Ann and Mary makes a good team and my son loves getting into school bus happily.

Kerri Ruiz at Highland park elementary (via: Bhumika) Ms Kerri is the best teacher one can have. She is very sweet, encouraging and pays attention to details. My son loves going to school everyday. We are so happy to get updates about my son and his progress and she is very easy to reach even in off hours. We appreciate you!