
Students and families are invited to explore the exciting programs, career pathways, and activities available at El Paso ISD high schools. 🏫📚
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the best path for your child's future. 🌟
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/highschoolprograms
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We hope you had a restful Fall Break! 🍂 Let’s come back strong with excellent attendance and stay #RightHereRightNow all year long! ✅
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Dear Barron Families,
We are excited to welcome our Pioneers back for a **new nine weeks of learning and growth!** After three days of focused interventions and a restful Fall Break, we hope you enjoyed time with loved ones and had the chance to recharge.
As we begin these next 9 weeks, our staff remains **intentional and purposeful** in every effort to support your child’s academic, social, and emotional success. We are grateful for your continued partnership in making Barron Elementary a place *“where Pioneers learn and belong.”*
* **Interim Assessments** begin on Tuesday, Oct. 21st RLA for 5th, Oct. 22nd for 3rd, and Oct. 23 for 4th grade. The following week, Math on Oct. 27th for 3rd, Oct. 28th for 4th, and Oct. 29th for 5th grade. During testing, we ask families to help ensure students are rested, on time, and ready to do their best each day.
Teachers will also review classroom and campus expectations to ensure a smooth and successful return for all students.
Mark your calendars for 🎃 **Upcoming Events: Coffee with the Principal on Tuesday, Oct. 21st @ 8:30-gain insight on our high quality instructional materials, and how to become a VIP. Oct. 22 at 8:00 am VIPs and more, Oct. 24th Family Fitness Day through PE assigned times. Trunk or Treat** – We’re excited to celebrate with our school community on the 29th! Candy donations are welcome, and we invite families to join in the fun. Ms. Berry will send out details for family participation.
October 31st is Staff Development, students will have early release at noon on this day.
Thank you for being such an important part of our Pioneer community. With your support, we’ll continue to make Barron Elementary a school where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to grow.
Welcome back to school Pioneers- **Barron Elementary — where Pioneers learn and belong!**
With gratitude,
Ms. Vasquez
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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Join us October 27–31 as we “Say BOO to Drugs!” with a fun week of dress-up days at Barron Elementary! ✨
Each day has a special theme to celebrate making healthy choices from pajama day to monster accessories and even Halloween costumes on Friday!
Let’s show our Pioneer pride, have some spooky fun, and remember that smart choices are the real superpower. 🤠🎃

The meeting will be conducted in person or via video conference, which will be audible to the Board and the public, allowing for two-way communication.
The public may access this meeting through www.episd.org/page/boardlive
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the El Paso Independent School District’s rating on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).
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Your input matters as we define the leadership qualities we’re looking for in our next superintendent. ✅
We will share the dates and locations soon. Information regarding the process and the community survey can be found here. ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess
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We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe fall break! 🌟
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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✅ Explore academic options
✅ Learn about extracurriculars
✅ Find the right fit for your future
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/highschoolprograms
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This is a reminder that October 8th - 10th are Intersession days.
Students will arrive at 7:55 AM and be dismissed at 3:00 PM.
Please note that this is only for students who were invited and are already enrolled.

We hope this celebration encourages positive behavior, and we thank you for your support!
🎃 Pioneers, it's an exciting month at Barron Elementary! 🎃
🗓️ The updated calendar now reflects all the fun things added to October 2025!
🗓️Intersession starts this Wednesday, October 8th, and runs until October 10th.
🍁Fall Break starts next week! No school October 13th-17th!
📸 Picture retake day with Hotshots is Wednesday October 22nd!
EVENTS🎃
☕️ Coffee with the Principal is happening Tuesday, October 21st at 8:30 am. This is a great way to get updates and information on your campus straight from the source! Pull up a chair, grab a coffee, and join us as we learn about amplify instructional materials, access to programs, and VIPS in your school.
📚Our VIP AM and Pm meetings are happening October 22nd at 8:00am and 2:25 pm. We suggest this meeting if you are:
1.) Just curious about the opportunities at your elementary school and want to see if becoming a VIP is really for you.
2.) Wanting to volunteer but having a hard time navigating the internet to get to your application.
3.) Already a volunteer but want to get information on ways you can help in the coming months!
We will be helping those interested, like grandparents, who may have a harder time navigating the internet to submit an application. Computers provided
💪Family Fitness Friday is happening October 24th! See flyers for times so you can join your pioneer on this exciting Friday!
🎃Trunk or Treat is happening Wednesday October 29th, 5-7pm! Join us as we ditch the doorbells and get spooky treats from car trunks instead! Those wanting to hand candy out from their spooky trunk must become or be a VIP.
🐾 Sunny's anti-bite class is coming to your elementary! K-2+ CRC Pioneers will be attending this class to learn about safety around dogs. It's important we keep our little ones bite free when around dogs, so we are inviting you to join us! You get to come and hear the same great information with your child as we learn how to be safer as a family with fury friends. Please fill out the RSVP so we know you're coming: https://forms.office.com/r/RbvJiWnvPh 💜🧡
See you this month at Barron Elementary as we strive for that 1• above!






El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of October 13-17 for Fall Break. Accelerated instruction will be held from October 8-10 for students who are scheduled to attend.
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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This year at Barron Elementary El Paso Animal Services will be joining us to educate our pioneers on animal safety! But, we want to invite you to join us too!
Join us Friday, October 31st and Friday, November 7th as we learn as a family how to be safer around dogs and avoid bites! 🐾
‼️This event is split by grade levels and RSVP is required. ‼️
RSVP below or scan the QR code in front lobby. We'll see you there! 🐾🐕
💜 K-2nd + CRC RSVP : https://forms.office.com/r/RbvJiWnvPh
🧡 3rd- 5th RSVP : https://forms.office.com/r/Thar5Tzf6a




Happy National Custodial Workers Appreciation Day! 🌟
Thank you to our incredible custodial staff for your hard work, commitment, and the care you show every day across El Paso ISD. ❤️
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Hey Barron Families! Happy October! 🎃🧡
🧡 Here is an overview of what's happening this October!
💜The Andress Homecoming parade is happening tonight at 6pm!
💜 Fall intercession starts October 8th and continues on through October 10th.
💜 Fall break, our first break of the year, is October 13th-17th!
💜 Picture Retake day is October 22nd
💜 We will be having a VIPS info meeting on October 22nd
💜 October 31st is one of two Sunny Anti -Bite classes being hosted at Barron
💜 Ms. Castillo will be hosting a sock drive at the end of month to help pioneers!
🧡 More information to come this week on the exciting events taking place at Barron Elementary!
