Join us for our next Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Daniel Call and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.
⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍 Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.
Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
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Barron Families,
Our Pioneer Student Ambassadors are unleashing kindness this week in partnership with El Paso Animal Services!
Thank you so much to families who already brought goodies in; we’d love your help to keep the momentum howling! 🐶 Donations can be brought in through Friday, 02/20.
Each morning before the first bell, our ambassadors have been in the front office greeting families with confidence and kindness as they collect donations. They’ve been practicing their public speaking and leadership skills, and they are paws-itively excited to serve.
Be on the lookout for student-created flyers coming home soon. Our ambassadors designed them to help spread the word and inspire everyone to support this meaningful service project.
Thank you for helping us show that Pioneer Pride has heart and bark! 🐾💛
‼️ We want to prepare your 5th grader for middle school!
🗓️Next Thursday, February 26th, we're having a future middle schooler night!
👉This short event after school is meant to solidify relationships and educated future middle school families on this new chapter of school!
🎲 Send your 5th grader to the cafeteria after school where will have snacks and a fun game to start the event!
👀 Want to join us? We will have a parent lounge with snacks and seating just for you!
At 4:00pm your child will start playing Jeopardy and learn some great information in a fun way! And you might learn something new too!
Come join your pioneer and let's prepare as a family for this next chapter of life coming up!
🗓️Feb 26th
⏰3:30-4:30pm
Board agenda: www.episd.org/page/board-meeting-agendasmaterials-new
Live stream: www.episd.org/page/boardlive
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Wear fun, mix matched, or animal themed socks! Can't wait to show off our cool socks with one another as we celebrate this week of kindness and community! 😄
We're celebrating kindness week here at Barron Elementary!
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Family Fitness Friday is happening this Friday, Feb. 20th, during your child's P.E time!
🐾 Don't forget that we're hosting a kindness drive for El Paso Animal services! 👉Pickup an extra bag of food, some treats, or toys on your next grocery visit!
😮 Spring cleaning tip: They take used blankets!
Drop off donations at the front of the school in our kindness heart box or with our ambassadors during drop off!
Also check out our simple and fun dress up days as we celebrate kindness and belonging within our community ❤️
We are excited to announce our school-wide Popcorn Fundraiser, and we would love your support!
This fundraiser is 100% online making it easy for family and friends to participate from anywhere. The costumers can purchase online and all items can either be shipped directly to the costumer or campus. Every purchase helps support our school and contributes to programs and activities that benefit our students.
🗓️Fundraiser Dates: Now through March 2nd.
👉How to Participate:
1. Simply scan the QR code attached or visit: https://my.efundit.software/signup/QQ9R
2. Enter your child's info
3. Share by email, text, or on social media!
4. Ask family and friends to support the fundraiser!
Thank you for supporting our school and helping make this fundraiser a success. We truly appreciate your continued partnership and support.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
Happy Sunday!
Lunch and breakfast menus for week of 2/16/26
Barron Families,
Our Pioneer Student Ambassadors are ready to make a pawsitive impact! 🐶 Next week, they will be leading our Animal Community Drive in partnership with El Paso Animal Services.
From Monday through Friday before the first bell, Student Ambassadors will be stationed in the front office, excited to greet families and collect donations as you arrive. They have been preparing, practicing, and are eager to show their leadership in action.
Be on the lookout for student-created flyers coming home soon. Our ambassadors designed them to help spread the word and inspire everyone to support this meaningful service project.
Let’s show our community what Pioneer Pride looks like one paw at a time! 🐾💛
😄Tomorrow we're opening the cafeteria to our families to help spread some love!
What's better than a surprise visit during lunch from those you love? 💗
Check out the lunch schedule above!
*We will not be pulling students for this lunch to keep everyone on schedule during testing season ❤️
*It is a bring your own lunch for parents. You are also welcome to bring something for your pioneer if you'd like 💖
👉 Be ready for pickup at noon!
See you soon Pioneer parents! 😄
⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 11
📍 Tinajero PK-8 Cafeteria, 301 Libson
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.
Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
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Tomorrow, February 11th, is an early release day due to it being a staff development day!
👉Be ready for pickup at 12pm!
Paws & Pioneer Pride in Action! 🐾
Next week (Feb. 16–20), Barron Elementary’s Pioneer Student Ambassadors are leading a Kindness Drive in partnership with El Paso Animal Services! Our 3rd–5th grade ambassadors are learning leadership, responsibility, and compassion by helping animals in need.
📦 How families can participate:
• Donate items for animals in need (drop off at the front office)
• Join our Kindness Dress-Up Days by wearing animal-themed attire, fun socks, cozy pajamas, or outfits that show kindness and leadership
Every donation and every act of participation helps make a pawsome difference for our community and shows true Pioneer Pride! 🐕💛
We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with District 3 Trustee Dr. Jack Loveridge and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟
⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 10
📍 Crockett Elementary School Fine Arts Academy Auditorium, 3200 Wheeling Ave.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.
Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
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👉 Wednesday, February 11th is an early release day for staff development.
⏰ Please be aware and ready for pick up at noon!
El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Feb. 11. ✅
Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.
Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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👉Don't forget about our special nutrition and cooking class happening at 2pm-3pm today!
🧑🍳We will diving in to some great information about cooking and then experience in an time cooking demo !
😉 We finish just in time for pick up at 3:25 and the first 10 participants get a FREE PRODUCE BOX!
What's better than free groceries? 😄
See you there !
⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Monday, Feb. 9
📍 Aoy Elementary School Cafeteria, 901 S. Campbell St.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.
Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
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Barron Families,
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! May the best team win 🏈
Thank you for your commitment to meeting with your child's teachers this past week. Communication and collaboration is key to success for our PIONEERS! Please continue to reach out to Teachers or Administration. You make the difference when students show up to school everyday, we are averaging 94%. Thank you! Please see attached link for newsletter. We look forward to another great week at B.E.S. where Pioneers learn and belong! February 26 newsletter