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🌟🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EL PASO ISD! 🎄🌟

El Paso ISD will be closed for Holiday Break from December 22 through January 2. ☃️❄️

District offices will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

We wish our community a safe and joyful break! ❤️

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

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🌟REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19, to kick off the Holiday Break. ☃️✅

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 Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize students and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on December 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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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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🌟EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19. ✅

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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📢 TODAY’S TESTING REMINDER 📢 RECORDATORIO DE EXÁMENES PARA HOY Dear Douglass Families, This morning, 5th grade students will be taking their Reading (RLA) assessment. Please help your child do their best by making sure they: • Arrive on time • Are well rested • Eat breakfast (served at school) Thank you for supporting our Dragons! Warmly, Ms. Corral Principal, Douglass Elementary 🐉💚 ⸻ Queridas familias de Douglass, Esta mañana, los estudiantes de 5to grado estarán tomando su examen de Lectura (RLA). Por favor ayude a su hijo(a) a dar lo mejor asegurándose de que: • Llegue a tiempo • Descanse bien • Desayune (la escuela ofrece desayuno) ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros Dragones! Con agradecimiento, Ms. Corral Directora, Douglass Elementary 🐉💚

📢 REMINDER: IMPORTANT TESTING THIS WEEK

📢 RECORDATORIO: EXÁMENES IMPORTANTES ESTA SEMANA

Dear Douglass Families / Queridas familias de Douglass,

This week and next week, students will take their MAP Math assessments and District Benchmarks.
Esta semana y la próxima, los estudiantes tomarán sus exámenes MAP de Matemáticas y los Benchmarks del distrito.

Please make sure your child:
Por favor asegúrese de que su hijo(a):

Arrives on time / Llegue a tiempo

Gets good sleep / Descanse bien

Eats breakfast (served at school) / Desayune (se ofrece en la escuela)

Is present on their testing day / Asista en su día de examen

**📅 THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE

📅 CALENDARIO DE ESTA SEMANA**

Monday, Dec. 8 / Lunes 8 de dic.

2nd Grade · 2do

1st Grade · 1ro

3rd Grade Small Group · Grupo pequeño de 3ro

Tuesday, Dec. 9 / Martes 9 de dic.

4th Grade · 4to

3rd Grade · 3ro

3rd & 4th Small Groups · Grupos pequeños de 3ro y 4to

Wednesday, Dec. 10 / Miércoles 10 de dic.

5th Grade · 5to

Kindergarten · Kinder

Small Groups 5th & 2nd · Grupos pequeños de 5to y 2do

🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK FUN! 🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to our incredible community for coming out and supporting the El Paso ISD Education Foundation at the Fast Track to the Future 5K! 🌟

Your energy helped us go the extra mile and made the event a great success. ❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/5K_1208

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¡Muestra tu espíritu navideño todos los días! Show your holiday spirit daily!

📢 Important MAP Testing Message for All Douglass Families Dear Douglass Families, This week, our students will begin taking their NWEA MAP Reading assessments. These tests are very important because they help us understand how your child is performing and allow us to provide the right support here at school. Please make sure your child is: • At school every day • Arriving on time • Well-rested • Ready for breakfast (available daily at school) 📅 MAP Reading Testing Schedule Thursday, December 4 • 1st Grade • 4th Grade • AIM Classes We will share next week’s MAP testing schedule with all families by the end of this week. Thank you for your partnership and support! Warmly, Michelle S. Corral Principal, Douglass Elementary 🐉💚 📢 Mensaje Importante Sobre los Exámenes MAP Queridas familias de Douglass, Esta semana, nuestros estudiantes comenzarán a tomar sus evaluaciones NWEA MAP de Lectura. Estas pruebas son muy importantes porque nos ayudan a entender el nivel académico de su hijo(a) y nos permiten ofrecer el apoyo adecuado en la escuela. Por favor asegúrese de que su hijo(a): • Asista todos los días • Llegue a tiempo • Descanse bien • Desayune (la escuela provee desayuno diariamente) 📅 Calendario de Exámenes MAP de Lectura Jueves, 4 de diciembre • 1er Grado • 4to Grado • Clases AIM Compartiremos el calendario de exámenes de la próxima semana con todas las familias al final de esta semana. Gracias por su apoyo constante. Con agradecimiento, Michelle S. Corral Directora, Douglass

HAPPENING SATURDAY: Fast Track to the Future 5K 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️⚡

There's still time left to sign up for the El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K and 1-Mile Walk! 🌟

⏰ 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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📢 Important MAP Testing Message for All Douglass Families Dear Douglass Families, This week, our students will begin taking their NWEA MAP Reading assessments. These tests are very important because they help us understand how your child is performing and allow us to provide the right support at school. Please make sure your child is: • At school every day • Arrives on time • Well-rested • Ready for breakfast (available daily at school) 📅 MAP Reading Testing Schedule – This Week Wednesday, December 3 • 2nd Grade • 3rd Grade Thursday, December 4 • 1st Grade • 4th Grade • AIM Classes It is very important that students are present so they can complete their assessments and we can gather accurate data to support their learning. Thank you for your partnership and support! Warmly, Michelle S. Corral Principal, Douglass Elementary 🐉💚 📢 Mensaje Importante Sobre los Exámenes MAP Queridas familias de Douglass, Esta semana, nuestros estudiantes comenzarán a tomar sus evaluaciones NWEA MAP de Lectura. Estas pruebas son muy importantes porque nos ayudan a entender el nivel académico de su hijo(a) y nos permiten ofrecer el apoyo adecuado en la escuela. Por favor asegúrese de que su hijo(a): • Venga a la escuela todos los días • Llegue a tiempo • Descanse bien la noche anterior • Desayune (la escuela provee desayuno diariamente) 📅 Calendario de Exámenes MAP de Lectura – Esta Semana Miércoles, 3 de diciembre • 2do Grado • 3er Grado Jueves, 4 de diciembre • 1er Grado • 4to Grado • Clases AIM Es muy importante que los estudiantes estén presentes para que puedan completar sus exámenes y podamos obtener datos precisos para apoyar su aprendizaje. Gracias por su apoyo siempre. Con agradecimiento, Michelle S. Corral Directora, Douglass Elementary 🐉💚

🌟 Happy Special Education Day! 🌟

We honor the achievements and strength of our students and families in special education. ❤️

We also celebrate our special education teachers and staff, whose dedication helps create learning environments where every student is inspired and empowered to thrive. 🙌

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📢 Important NWEA MAPs MOY Testing Message for All Douglass Families Dear Douglass Families, This week, our students will begin taking their NWEA MAP Reading assessments. These tests are very important because they help us understand how your child is performing and allow us to provide the right support here at school. Please make sure your child is: • At school every day • Arriving on time • Well-rested • Ready for breakfast (available daily at school) 📅 MAP Reading Testing Schedule – This Week Tuesday, December 2 • Kindergarten • 5th Grade Wednesday, December 3 • 2nd Grade • 3rd Grade Thursday, December 4 • 1st Grade • 4th Grade • AIM Classes We will share next week’s MAP testing schedule with all families by the end of this week. Thank you for your partnership and support! Warmly, Michelle S. Corral Principal, Douglass Elementary 🐉💚 📢 Mensaje Importante Sobre los Exámenes NWEA MAP MOY Queridas familias de Douglass, Esta semana, nuestros estudiantes comenzarán a tomar sus evaluaciones NWEA MAP de Lectura. Estas pruebas son muy importantes porque nos ayudan a entender el nivel académico de su hijo(a) y nos permiten ofrecer el apoyo adecuado en la escuela. Por favor asegúrese de que su hijo(a): • Asista todos los días • Llegue a tiempo • Descanse bien • Desayune (la escuela provee desayuno diariamente) 📅 Calendario de Exámenes MAP de Lectura – Esta Semana Martes, 2 de diciembre • Kinder • 5to Grado Miércoles, 3 de diciembre • 2do Grado • 3er Grado Jueves, 4 de diciembre • 1er Grado • 4to Grado • Clases AIM Compartiremos el calendario de exámenes de la próxima semana con todas las familias al final de esta semana. Gracias por su apoyo constante. Con agradecimiento, Michelle S. Corral Directora, Douglass Elementary 🐉💚

📢 Important NWEA MAPs Testing Message for All Douglass Families Dear Douglass Families, This week, our students will begin taking their NWEA MAP Reading assessments. These tests are very important because they help us understand how your child is performing and allow us to provide the right support here at school. Please make sure your child is: • At school every day • Arriving on time • Well-rested • Ready for breakfast (available daily at school) 📅 MAP Reading Testing Schedule – This Week Tuesday, December 2 • Kindergarten • 5th Grade Wednesday, December 3 • 2nd Grade • 3rd Grade Thursday, December 4 • 1st Grade • 4th Grade • AIM Classes We will share next week’s MAP testing schedule with all families by the end of this week. Thank you for your partnership and support! Warmly, Michelle S. Corral Principal, Douglass Elementary 🐉💚 ⸻ 📢 Mensaje Importante Sobre los Exámenes MAP Queridas familias de Douglass, Esta semana, nuestros estudiantes comenzarán a tomar sus evaluaciones NWEA MAP de Lectura. Estas pruebas son muy importantes porque nos ayudan a entender el nivel académico de su hijo(a) y nos permiten ofrecer el apoyo adecuado en la escuela. Por favor asegúrese de que su hijo(a): • Asista todos los días • Llegue a tiempo • Descanse bien • Desayune (la escuela provee desayuno diariamente) 📅 Calendario de Exámenes MAP de Lectura – Esta Semana Martes, 2 de diciembre • Kinder • 5to Grado Miércoles, 3 de diciembre • 2do Grado • 3er Grado Jueves, 4 de diciembre • 1er Grado • 4to Grado • Clases AIM Compartiremos el calendario de exámenes de la próxima semana con todas las familias al final de esta semana. Gracias por su apoyo constante. Con agradecimiento, Michelle S. Corral Directora, Douglass Elementary 🐉💚

Douglass Holiday Showcase begins on Tuesday! Check for your student's performance day and time.

🌟 Welcome back, El Paso ISD! 🌟

We hope you had a joyful Thanksgiving break! 🦃🧡

As we return to school, let’s be #RightHereRightNow by showing up, staying engaged, and making every moment count! ✅

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