
Attention Parents!
¡Atención padres!



Parents Happy New Year! Please click on the following link to see our January Newsletter.
https://secure.smore.com/n/vfdca8
¡Feliz año nuevo a todos los padres! Haga clic en el link para ver nuestro boletín de enero.
https://secure.smore.com/n/85atz


Welcome back, El Paso ISD staff! 🎉 We hope you had a wonderful break and are ready to embrace a new year full of opportunities. Let’s continue to inspire, empower, and support our learners every day!🌟
We're excited to welcome our students back to school on Wednesday, Jan. 8!📚
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We're excited to welcome back our staff this Monday, January 6!🌟 See you soon!
Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 8.📚
Academic calendar ➡️ bit.ly/24-25AcademicYearCalendar
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🎊Happy New Year, El Paso ISD!🎊
As we welcome 2025, we are so grateful for our community’s trust and support. We’re excited to continue to work together to build a brighter future for our students and strengthen the promise of opportunity and hope for all El Pasoans.
We can't wait to see you soon!
❄️ Staff & District Return: Monday, Jan. 6
❄️ Students Return: Wednesday, Jan. 8
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🌟School Board Recognition Month🌟
Join us in honoring our incredible board members for their steadfast commitment to creating inclusive and equitable learning environments that empower every child to thrive and ensuring every student in El Paso has access to high-quality public education.
Their dedication to El Paso ISD not only shapes the future of our students but also strengthens and unites our entire community!❤️
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The countdown is on!🎊 The holiday break kicks off this Friday, Dec. 20, with an early release.🙌
El Paso ISD schools and district offices will be closed for the holidays from Monday, Dec. 23, to Friday, Jan. 3. Our staff will return on Monday, Jan. 6, and students will be back in class on Wednesday, Jan. 8!
Wishing our community a safe holiday season!🌟
Check out the early release schedule here: ➡️ bit.ly/24-25AcademicYearCalendar
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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were thrilled to recognize students, community partners, parents, and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on December 17, 2024, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. #ItStartsWithUs










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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Attention Duran Parents, Please see the attach flyers regarding the updated bus routes sent to us by transportations office. Students affected will be receiving a new bus card, the change will go in effect on Monday, December 16,2024.
Atención padres de Durán, consulten los folletos adjuntos sobre las rutas de autobús actualizadas que nos enviaron por medio del departamento de transportación. Los estudiantes afectados recibirán una nueva tarjeta del autobús; el cambio entrará en vigor el lunes 16 de diciembre de 2024.



Elf arrived yesterday at Duran Elementary!
Our students named our elf, Bartholomew today. Bartholomew is asking students to help him bring cheer to kids in need by bringing toy donations. Deadline to donate new, unwrapped toys for "Toys for Tots" is Friday, December 13th.
¡El duende llegó ayer a la escuela primaria Duran!
Nuestros estudiantes llamaron a nuestro duende Bartholomew hoy. Bartholomew está pidiendo a los estudiantes que lo ayuden con los niños necesitados en llevándoles donaciones de juguetes. La fecha para donar juguetes nuevos y sin envolver para "Toys for Tots" es el viernes 13 de diciembre.



The El Paso ISD community is invited to join in the excitement at UTEP Men's Basketball Kid's Day—a fun-filled game for fans of all ages! 🧡💙⛏️
🎟️ Tickets cost $8 to $15, depending on seating location.
⏰ 2 p.m.
📅 Saturday, Dec. 7
📍Don Haskins Center
Grab your tickets today by scanning the QR code or clicking here ➡️ bit.ly/UTEP_1203
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Join us on Tuesday, December 10 from 8:15 to 9:00 in our library for an informational workshop. Ms. Martinez will be showcasing the numerous library resources available to you.
Únase a nosotros el martes 10 de diciembre de 8:15 a 9:00 en nuestra biblioteca para un taller informativo. La Sra. Martínez le mostrará los varios recursos de la biblioteca disponibles.



Duran Parents we will be having Santa Pictures on Friday, December 6, 2024. The pictures are Pre- paid only and students will be allowed to wear free dress if they are purchasing the pictures. If your child will be taking a picture with their sibling we ask that you please fill out the form attached to help us be able to get all the siblings together.
Link: https://forms.gle/56dpoGFapbqEq8zr5
Padres de Duran, tendremos fotografías con Santa el viernes 6 de diciembre de 2024. Las fotografías son solo pre-pagadas y los estudiantes podrán usar su mejor atuendo si compran las fotografías. Si su estudiante se tomará una fotografía con su hermano o hermana, le pedimos que complete el formulario adjunto para ayudarnos a reunir a todos los hermanos.
Enlace: https://forms.gle/56dpoGFapbqEq8zr5



Friendly Reminder that we will be having our Christmas program for our Pre-K & Kinder students today at 5:30 pm. All students must be present by 5:00 pm. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
Recordatorio amistoso que tendremos nuestro programa navideño para nuestros estudiantes de Pre-K y Kinder hoy a las 5:30 pm. Todos los estudiantes deben estar presentes antes de las 5:00 pm. Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener más información.



Attention Duran parents,Our beloved 4th grade teacher Mrs. Robles and a few of our GT students have announced their initiative to bring a book vending machine to our campus. Starting tomorrow December 3rd their fundraiser will go live and tomorrow only Adoptaclassroom will be matching donations. Their goal is $6,000. Please help us make their goal. This benefits every student on our campus. For more information please see attached flyer or feel free to reach out to our campus.
Atención padres de Durán,
Nuestra querida maestra de 4to grado, la Sra. Robles, y algunos de nuestros estudiantes GT han anunciado su iniciativa de traer una máquina expendedora de libros a nuestro campus. A partir de mañana, 3 de diciembre, se pondrá en marcha su recaudación de fondos y solo mañana Adoptaclassroom igualará las donaciones. Su objetivo es $6,000. Por favor ayúdanos a lograr su objetivo. Esto beneficia a todos los estudiantes de nuestro campus. Para obtener más información, consulte el folleto adjunto o no dude en comunicarse con nuestro campus.


🌟WELCOME BACK, EL PASO ISD!🌟
We hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break.🦃🧡
Now, it’s time to return to the classroom and reignite the excitement of learning. Let’s finish the semester strong!💪
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📚 Reminder: School Returns Monday, Dec. 2! 📚
See you soon, El Paso ISD!🌟
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🌟DEADLINE TOMORROW🌟
Don't forget to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey by Saturday, Nov. 30! ✅ Your participation is crucial as it helps El Paso ISD apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.
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Happy Thanksgiving, El Paso ISD!🧡🍂🍽 Today, we express gratitude to our incredible community, devoted educators, and inspiring students who make this district extraordinary. Together, we are El Paso's District! 🌟
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