Douglass Elementary

🌟 HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: EARLY RELEASE 🌟

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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HAPPENING TODAY: Community Conversations 🌟

See you at the first Community Conversations meeting!

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 3
📍 Andress High School PDC Building, 5400 Sun Valley Dr.
✅ 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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Douglass Families:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, Feb. 3.
➡️ Early dismissal at 12:00 PM
➡️ Conferences from 1:00–6:00 PM

Please sign up with your child’s teacher to secure your time.

Grades 3–5: Teachers will review important information about TELPAS, STAAR, and mandatory tutoring.

📚 Tutoring Information:
Students have been identified as needing mandatory tutoring. Teachers will provide permission slips during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
If you do not attend the conference, the permission slip will be sent home with your student, and a conference with Principal Corral will be scheduled.

Tutoring will be after school until 5:00 PM through April. Attendance is required for identified students.

🚨 Mandatory Parent Meeting (Grades 3–5):
Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 4pm – required for all parents with students in grades 3–5.

Thank you for your partnership.
— Douglass Elementary

📲 Mensaje de Texto – Español

Familias de Douglass:
Las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros son el martes 3 de febrero.
➡️ Salida temprana a las 12:00 PM
➡️ Conferencias de 1:00–6:00 PM

Por favor regístrese con el/la maestro(a) de su hijo(a).

Grados 3–5: Los maestros compartirán información importante sobre TELPAS, STAAR y tutorías obligatorias.

📚 Información sobre Tutoría:
Algunos estudiantes han sido identificados para recibir tutoría obligatoria. Los maestros entregarán los permisos durante las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros.
Si no puede asistir a la conferencia, el permiso será enviado a casa con su hijo(a) y se programará una conferencia con la Directora Corral.

La tutoría será después de clases hasta las 5:00 PM y continuará hasta abril.

🚨 Reunión Obligatoria para Padres (Grados 3–5):
Martes 10 de febrero a las 4 pm– asistencia requerida. Más información próximamente.

Gracias por su apoyo.
— Escuela Primaria Douglass

🌟 National School Counseling Week 🌟

We celebrate our incredible El Paso ISD school counselors for the vital role they play in guiding, supporting, and inspiring our students. 📚🏫

Thank you for showing up for our students every day! ❤️

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🌟Community Conversations Survey 🌟

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅

Can’t attend? You can still participate by taking our online Community Survey!

Take the survey here in English or Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

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CLOSING SOON: Unidos Games Logo Contest 🎨

Calling all El Paso ISD students! 📣 We're inviting artists to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟

📅 Deadline to submit: Tuesday, Feb. 3

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games

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February is Black History Month. 💛❤️🖤

El Paso ISD honors the legacy and groundbreaking contributions of Black Americans.

Through perseverance, leadership, and service, their impact has helped shape our Nation and continues to inspire progress, understanding, and opportunity for all.

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REMINDER: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES NEXT WEEK! 🌟

Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening February 3–5! ✅

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate their progress, and stay informed. 📚

⏰ Early Release Schedule ⏰
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 3
🏫 Elementary School: 12 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 4
🏫 High School: 12:35 p.m.
🏫 TMECHS: 12:25 p.m.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 5
🏫 Middle School & PK–8: 11:35 a.m.

View the academic calendar ➡️ http://episd.org/calendars

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🌟 STARTING NEXT WEEK: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 🌟

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅

Next week’s meetings:
⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 3
📍 Andress High School

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 4
📍 Lundy Elementary School

View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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📣 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Early Dismissal Dear Douglass Families, This is a reminder that we will have early dismissal at 12:00 p.m. on Parent-Teacher Conference Day. 🕛 Students will be dismissed at noon 🕐 Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place from 1:00–6:00 p.m. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s progress and ways we can continue working together to support their learning. Thank you for your continued partnership. — Ms. Corral 📣 Conferencias de Padres y Maestros – Salida Temprana Estimadas familias de Douglass, Les recordamos que tendremos salida temprana a las 12:00 p.m. el día de Conferencias de Padres y Maestros. 🕛 Los estudiantes saldrán a las 12:00 p.m. 🕐 Las conferencias se llevarán a cabo de 1:00–6:00 p.m. Esperamos contar con su asistencia para conversar sobre el progreso de su hijo(a) y continuar trabajando juntos para apoyar su aprendizaje. Gracias por su apoyo continuo. — Ms. Corral

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: Parent Teacher Conferences 🌟

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place February 3-5. ✅ Parents, don’t miss this chance to connect with your child's teachers and stay informed. 📚

⏰ Early Release Schedule ⏰
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 3
🏫 Elementary School: 12 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 4
🏫 High School: 12:35 p.m.
🏫 TMECHS: 12:25 p.m.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 5
🏫 Middle School & PK–8: 11:35 a.m.

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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Design! Create! Represent!

We’re inviting El Paso ISD students to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟

Since 2018, the Unidos Games have empowered students with disabilities to showcase their athletic talents, celebrate inclusion, and raise awareness. Now it’s your turn to help tell that story through art. 🎨 🙌

Think big. Create boldly. Show us what Unidos means to you! ❤️

Learn more about submission details and deadlines ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games

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🌟 STARTING NEXT WEEK: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 🌟

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅

These meetings are designed to gather community input on El Paso ISD’s future priorities and your vision, values, and hopes for the district. 💭

View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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Good afternoon Douglass families, Due to the delayed start tomorrow, the Terrific Dragon Ceremony scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled. The ceremony will be rescheduled for a later date, and we will share that information with you very soon. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. — Principal Corral Buenas tardes familias de Douglass, Debido al inicio retrasado de mañana, la Ceremonia de Terrific Dragon programada para mañana ha sido cancelada. La ceremonia será reprogramada para una fecha posterior, y les compartiremos esa información muy pronto. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo continuo. — Directora Corral

Good afternoon Douglass families, Due to freezing temperatures and possible icy road conditions, EPISD schools will have a two-hour delayed start tomorrow, Monday, January 26. 🕘 All students, including Pre-K 3, will report to school two hours later than their normal start time. 🚌 Transportation and breakfast will follow the delayed schedule. Please continue to monitor district communication for any updates. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us keep our students and staff safe. 💙 — Principal Corral

Buenas tardes familias de Douglass, Debido a las bajas temperaturas y la posibilidad de carreteras congeladas, las escuelas de EPISD tendrán un inicio retrasado de dos horas mañana, lunes 26 de enero. 🕘 Todos los estudiantes, incluyendo Pre-K 3, deberán llegar a la escuela dos horas después de su horario normal. 🚌 El transporte y el desayuno escolar seguirán el horario retrasado. Por favor continúen atentos a los mensajes del distrito para cualquier actualización. Gracias por su apoyo y por ayudarnos a mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes y personal. 💙 — Directora Corral

El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 🌟

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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Welcome back, El Paso ISD students! 🌟

We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday break. ❄️☃️

As we begin the new year, let’s come back focused, ready to succeed, and committed to being #RightHereRightNow! ✅

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