Douglass Elementary

💜 ¡Purple Up! por los Niños de Familias Militares – Viernes 10 de abril 💜 En Douglass Elementary, estamos orgullosos de reconocer y celebrar a nuestros estudiantes de familias militares, quienes demuestran fortaleza, valentía y resiliencia todos los días. Este viernes 10 de abril, invitamos a todos los estudiantes y al personal a vestir de color morado para mostrar nuestro apoyo a los niños de familias militares. El color morado representa la unión de las ramas de las fuerzas armadas y simboliza apoyo y reconocimiento. ¡Unámonos como comunidad escolar para Purple Up por nuestros niños de familias militares! Gracias a las familias que sirven y sacrifican por nuestro país. 🇺🇸 #PurpleUp #MesDelNiñoDeFamiliaMilitar #DouglassDragons

At Douglass Elementary, we are proud to celebrate our military-connected students and families who show incredible strength, resilience, and courage every day. This Friday, April 10, we invite all students and staff to wear purple to show our support and appreciation for military children. Purple represents the combined colors of all military branches and symbolizes unity and strength. Let’s stand together as a school community and “Purple Up!” for our military kids. Thank you to the families who serve and sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸 #PurpleUp #MilitaryChildMonth #DouglassDragons

Buenos días familias de Douglass. Hoy nuestros Dragones de 3.º grado presentan el examen STAAR de lectura. Recuérdeles que mantengan la calma, se tomen su tiempo y den lo mejor de sí. 🐉 ¡Creemos en nuestros Dragones! — Directora Corral

Good morning Douglass families. Today our 3rd grade Dragons take the STAAR Reading test. Remind them to stay calm, take their time, and do their best. 🐉 We believe in our Dragons! — Principal Corral

Los exámenes STAAR son mañana en la Escuela Primaria Douglass. Nuestros Dragones de 3º grado presentarán el examen STAAR de lectura el 9 de abril. Nuestros estudiantes han trabajado muy duro durante todo el año y estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo. Las familias pueden ayudar asegurándose de que los estudiantes: ✔ Lleguen a tiempo ✔ Duerman bien ✔ Desayunen ✔ No traigan mochilas 🐉 ¡Vamos Dragones de Douglass! — Directora Corral

STAAR testing is tomorrow at Douglass Elementary. Our 3rd Grade Douglass Dragons will take the STAAR Reading assessment on April 9. Our students have worked hard all year and we are proud of their dedication and growth. Tomorrow is their opportunity to show everything they have learned. Families can help students be successful by making sure they: ✔ Arrive to school on time ✔ Get a good night’s sleep ✔ Eat breakfast ✔ Do not bring backpacks Let’s encourage our students and wish them success! 🐉 We believe in our Douglass Dragons! — Principal Corral

💜 HAPPENING FRIDAY: PURPLE UP DAY 💜

Join us in celebrating our El Paso ISD military-connected students by wearing purple on Friday, April 10! 🌟

Let’s show our appreciation and support for the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military community. 💜

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Good morning Douglass families. Today our 4th grade Dragons take the STAAR Reading test. A little encouragement from home goes a long way. 🐉 Let’s go Dragons! — Principal Corral

Buenos días familias de Douglass. Hoy nuestros Dragones de 4.º grado presentan el examen STAAR de lectura. Un poco de ánimo desde casa hace una gran diferencia. 🐉 ¡Vamos Dragones! — Directora Corral

STAAR testing begins tomorrow at Douglass Elementary. Our 4th Grade Douglass Dragons will take the STAAR Reading assessment on April 8. Our students have worked hard all year and we are proud of their dedication and growth. Tomorrow is their opportunity to show everything they have learned. Families can help students be successful by making sure they: ✔ Arrive to school on time ✔ Get a good night’s sleep ✔ Eat breakfast ✔ Do not bring backpacks Let’s encourage our students and wish them success! 🐉 We believe in our Douglass Dragons! — Principal Corral

Los exámenes STAAR comienzan mañana en la Escuela Primaria Douglass. Nuestros Dragones de 4.º grado presentarán el examen STAAR de lectura el 8 de abril. Nuestros estudiantes han trabajado muy duro durante todo el año y estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo. Las familias pueden ayudar asegurándose de que los estudiantes: ✔ Lleguen a tiempo ✔ Duerman bien ✔ Desayunen ✔ No traigan mochilas 🐉 ¡Vamos Dragones de Douglass! — Directora Corral

Good morning Douglass families. Today our 5th grade Dragons take the STAAR Reading test. Encourage your child to do their best, take their time, and believe in themselves. 🐉 We are proud of our Dragons! — Principal Corral

Buenos días familias de Douglass. Hoy nuestros Dragones de 5.º grado presentan el examen STAAR de lectura. Anime a su hijo(a) a dar lo mejor de sí, tomarse su tiempo y creer en sí mismo. 🐉 ¡Estamos orgullosos de nuestros Dragones! — Directora Corral

Douglass Families: 5th Grade STAAR Reading is tomorrow, April 7. Please ensure students: ✔ arrive on time ✔ sleep well ✔ eat breakfast No backpacks. 🐉 We believe in our Douglass Dragons! — Principal Corral

El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Assistant Principals Week! 🌟

Our assistant principals play a vital role in shaping the foundation of our students’ futures. 📚🏫

We’re grateful for their leadership, dedication, and the care they show every day to support our students, staff, families, and community. 👏❤️

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Looking for your next opportunity? El Paso ISD is hosting three job fairs for Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation & Food and Nutrition Services positions! 🌟

⏰ 9am–1pm
📆 April 11, April 25, and May 2
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview.

Join the team today ➡️ episd.org/jobs

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Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! 📚❤️

We celebrate our incredible school librarians who inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading in every student! 📖💫

Thank you for going above and beyond each day for our students! 🌟

Learn more about School Library Month ➡️ bit.ly/Library_0401

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Join El Paso ISD at the Fort Bliss Pre-K to 12 School District Showcase! 📚🌟

Discover how our district prepares students for success with strong academic programs, college readiness, and dedicated support for military families.

Come see why El Paso ISD is the right choice for your child! ✅
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Thursday, April 9
📍Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, 11199 SGT. E. Churchill St.
☎️ For more information, call 915-569-5064

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Join El Paso ISD for Pre-K Enrollment Day at the El Paso Zoo, where families can explore our early childhood programs while enjoying a fun, free day together! 🌟

⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 11
🎟 Free Admission: 1 Parent + 2 Children (One child must be 3 or 4 years old.)

Discover how El Paso ISD sparks a love of learning and builds a strong foundation for lifelong success. 📚✅

Learn more about El Paso ISD ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

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Registration for El Paso ISD's 2026-27 school year is now OPEN! 🎊

Getting registered is easy with just three simple steps:
1️⃣ Complete online registration
2️⃣ Upload documents
3️⃣ Get support if you need it

Join the El Paso ISD community, where PreK-12 students are inspired and empowered to thrive every day! 🌟

Secure your spot today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

Need help? Call our Family Help Desk at 915-230-2581 ☎️

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