Thanksgiving Break! We will have Early Dismissal on November 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Please make the necessary arrangements to have your child picked up on time. Enjoy the break we’ll see everyone back on December 1, 2025!

🌟 LAST CHANCE! 🌟

Don't forget to vote for your favorite Principal Attendance Challenge video! 🙌

🗳️ Vote for your favorite finalist here! ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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Bobcats!! When we return from Thanksgiving break, Cielo Vista PTA will begin selling Build-Your-Own Snowman Grams! Each gram is just $3.00. Please fill out the Holiday Gram form that will be sent home (additional copies will be available in the office). Place the completed form and payment in an envelope and drop it in the yellow PTA mailbox next to the cafeteria by December 11, 2025. Snowman Grams will be delivered to classrooms on December 18. You may send as many grams as you’d like!

Bobcats! From December 8–12, a holiday shop will be available in the community where students can purchase gifts for their families and friends. Items are priced between 25¢ and $5.

REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize students, staff, and community members for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on November 18, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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Save the date to join us for a night full of fun on December 11, 2025, 5:00-7:00pm

Bobcats, our November Attendance Challenge is in full swing this week!
Students who achieve perfect attendance for the entire month meaning no absences, no tardies, and no early checkouts (excused or unexcused) will earn a special reward. Those who qualify may invite two guests to join them for lunch on December 5, 2025, during their regular lunch period. Guests are encouraged to bring a sack lunch to enjoy with their student. Thank you for partnering with us to promote your child’s success by prioritizing consistent, on-time attendance!

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will have its regular board meeting at 5 p.m. today at the El Paso ISD Administration Building, 1014 N. Stanton St.

Board agenda: www.episd.org/page/board-meeting-agendasmaterials-new

Live stream: www.episd.org/page/boardlive

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Thanksgiving Break!
We’ll have Early Dismissal on November 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy your time off — we’ll see everyone back on December 1, 2025!

Hear ye, hear ye! 📣 Introducing Cielo Vista Elementary School's Perfect Attendance King and Queen winners! 👑

Students who had zero absences, tardies, or early dismissals in October earned an opportunity to be crowned Kings and Queens! 🌟

The lucky winners received Burger King meals for their families, and their photo will be proudly displayed at the restaurant for all to see! 🍔📸

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🌟 ONE WEEK LEFT TO VOTE! 🌟

Help us crown the Principal Attendance Challenge Champion! 🏆

El Paso ISD principals, students, and staff have created incredible videos to promote attendance. 🙌 Now it's your turn to vote for your favorite finalist! 🗳️

Cast your vote here ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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Bobcats, on Monday, November 17, 2025, we will be taking Santa pictures. If you still need a Santa picture form, additional copies are available in the office.

EARLY RELEASE NEXT FRIDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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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Join Our Healthy Living Classes! ✅

Discover new hobbies, learn new skills, or start a fun workout routine at no cost for all El Paso ISD employees! 🌟🎨📖💪

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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Thanksgiving Break Schedule
Early Dismissal: Friday, November 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Break: Monday November 24, 2025- November 28, 2025
Students Return: Monday, December 1, 2025

⚡🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK TO THE FUTURE 5K 🏃‍♂️⚡

The El Paso ISD Education Foundation invites you to a fun, family-friendly morning of fitness and community — all to support our students’ success! 🌟

⏰ 8 a.m. start
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
📍 Burges High School | 7800 Edgemere Blvd.

Registration Fees:
5K Run – $25 | 1-Mile Walk – $20

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25

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Heads Up!
Thanksgiving Break is almost here!
Early Dismissal: November 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Classes resume on December 1, 2025.

Happy Veterans Day, El Paso ISD community! 🇺🇸

We honor and thank all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country.

We’re incredibly proud of our El Paso ISD JROTC cadets and their instructors for paying tribute to our veterans as they marched in the 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade! 👏

More photos from Veterans Day celebrations across El Paso ISD ➡️ bit.ly/VeteransDay_2025

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