Building Block Blast 10-9-26
Happy Friday, Astros!
We have wrapped up another amazing week! Can you believe that Quarter 1 has officially ended? Please remember that this is a 3-day weekend—there is no school for students on Monday, October 12. Students will return on Tuesday, October 13, which is also Picture Day! Students will be photographed in school uniforms.
Have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing those bright smiles on Tuesday!
📊 Attendance Update
Thank you for helping us keep student attendance a top priority! Let’s keep up the momentum to ensure every student is present, engaged, and on time every single day.
- Schoolwide Average: 92.54%
- Grade-Level Leader: 🥇 1st Grade took top honors this week with an impressive 95.71% attendance rate!
👕 Uniform Policy Reminders
Please remember that students are expected to wear school uniforms daily:
- Leggings: Leggings are not permitted.
- Polos & Jackets: Must be solid-colored.
- Lanyards: Only school-provided items (such as Spirit Sticks) should be attached to lanyards.
- Lost & Found: Please have your student check the Lost and Found if they are missing any items.
🤝 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: SAC & PTO Meetings
We are excited to team up with you this Thursday, October 15 for two important meetings:
- School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting: 3:45 PM
- Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting: 4:30 PM
This is your chance to get in the game and collaborate on school goals and progress. We value your input as we continue “Building Greatness Together!”
📚 Student-Led Conferences & Family Reading Center
Save the date! Our Student-Led Conferences will take place on Friday, October 30. This special event gives students the opportunity to showcase their learning, accomplishments, and future goals.
- RSVP: Please RSVP by Friday, October 23.
- Family Reading Center: The Family Reading Center will be open during Student-Led Conferences. As a reminder, families are also invited to visit every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00–8:40 AM and 3:00–3:40 PM.
📅 Important Dates
- Oct. 12: No School for Students
- Oct. 13: School Picture Day- Students must wear school uniforms.
- Oct. 15: SAC Meeting (3:45 PM) & PTO Meeting (4:30 PM)
- Oct. 23: Student-Led Conferences RSVP Deadline
- Oct. 29: PTO Fall Festival (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Oct. 30: Fall Ball Class Celebration & Student-Led Conferences
🎉 Fall Spirit Week Attire (Oct. 26 – Oct. 30)
- Mon, Oct. 26: Wear Orange for Kindness & Unity
- Tue, Oct. 27: Wear Red for Drug-Free Healthy Living
- Wed, Oct. 28: Wear Pink for Cancer Awareness
- Thu, Oct. 29: Wear Fall Attire
- Fri, Oct. 30: Wear Class Book Theme Attire
Check out additional flyers and school information in our October Family Newsletter.
Also, see this link for Trunk or Treat Sign up.
Have a wonderful, restful weekend! We’ll see you back on Tuesday, ready for the next matchup and the camera! 📸
Go Astros! 🚀