Dear Parents,
We’re collecting candy donations for our upcoming event-Trunk or Treat, and we need your help! The students who bring in the most candy donations will be rewarded with a Pizza Party!

Estamos recolectando donaciones de dulces para nuestro próximo evento, "Trunk or Treat", ¡y necesitamos tu ayuda! Los estudiantes que traigan más dulces serán recompensados con una fiesta de pizza. 🎉
Hagamos que esto sea divertido y emocionante para todos: ¡cada donación cuenta!
Gracias por su apoyo las donaciones se pueden dejar en la recepción.
Fecha límite Octubre 29,2025

Hello parents and guardians, below is the link
Please keep in mind to have realistic expectations for gifts.

Hola padres y tutores, a continuación les dejo el enlace.
Por favor, tengan en cuenta que deben tener expectativas realistas sobre los regalos.

https://forms.gle/ZD2MrBvJJf6VDGQz7

Hello parents/guardians, we would like to announce that Southwest University will be donating gifts for ALL Lamar students during the holiday season. Please fill out all the following questions.

Hola, padres/tutores, nos gustaría anunciar que los Hospitales de La Universidad de Southwest donarán regalos para TODOS los estudiantes de Lamar durante la temporada de festividades. Por favor complete todas las siguientes preguntas.

https://forms.gle/ZD2MrBvJJf6VDGQz7

News letter for this week Oct. 20-24, 2025

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Reminders
Wednesday starting at 9 am there will be a Pantry at Lamar Family Resource Center

Parent Café will take place Thursday Oct. 23, 2025 from 9am -11 am at Lamar Family Resource Center

Recordatorios
El miércoles a partir de las 9:00 a. m. habrá una despensa en el Centro de Recursos Familiares Lamar.

El Café para Padres se llevará a cabo el jueves 23 de octubre de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m., en el Centro de Recursos Familiares Lamar.

Lamar Elementary is in need of candy donations for our Trunk or Treat.
Donations can be dropped off in the front office.

La Escuela Primaria Lamar necesita donaciones de dulces para nuestro evento "Truck or Treat". Las donaciones se pueden entregar en la oficina principal.

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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Lamar TRUNK OR TREAT
When: Oct. 30, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Lamar Elementary

STARTING TODAY: High School Program Nights 🌟

Students and families are invited to explore the exciting programs, career pathways, and activities available at El Paso ISD high schools. 🏫📚

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the best path for your child's future. 🌟

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/highschoolprograms

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Hello ,
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CONTEST
Rules:
Make a Dia de los muertos altar
Due by: OCT. 28, 2025
Top 5 will receive an award
Turn in to Ms. Yoshimoto or Ms. Ramos

Reglas:
Construye un altar para el Día de los Muertos
Fecha límite: 28 de octubre de 2025
Los 5 mejores recibirán un premio
Entrégalo a Ms.Yoshimoto / Ms. Ramos

Red Ribbon Week Oct 27- Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 27: PJ DAY ALL DAY
DÍA DE PIJAMA TODO EL DÍA

OCT. 28: Wear Pink
Vístete de rosa

OCT. 29:Wear your favorite jersey
Viste tu camiseta favorita

OCT. 30: Today is Trunk or treat
Wear Halloween costume
or Day of the dead attire
Hoy es "Travesuras o dulces"
Usa un disfraz de Halloween o un atuendo del Día de Muertos.

OCT. 31:
Wear Halloween costume
or Free dress
Usa un disfraz de Halloween
o un vestitimenta libre

Dear Parents: We will have Interim Exams Tue. Oct. 21 & Wed. Oct 22
Please arrive on time (8:00 a.m.)

Padres de Familia: Tenemos Examenes de Interim el Martes Oct. 21 y miércoles 22 de octubre.
Por favor, lleguen puntuales. (8:00 a.m.)

🌟 WELCOME BACK, EL PASO ISD! 🌟

We hope you had a restful Fall Break! 🍂 Let’s come back strong with excellent attendance and stay #RightHereRightNow all year long! ✅

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We're excited to welcome back our students and staff from Fall Break on Monday, October 20! 🏫📚

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

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We hope our El Paso ISD community is enjoying Fall Break! 🍂 Our district offices and campuses will reopen on Monday, October 20. 🌟 See you soon!

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

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El Paso Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building, 1014 N. Stanton St.

The meeting will be conducted in person or via video conference, which will be audible to the Board and the public, allowing for two-way communication.

The public may access this meeting through www.episd.org/page/boardlive

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the El Paso Independent School District’s rating on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).

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The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees invites you to attend our upcoming Superintendent Search Community Meetings to help shape the future of the district. 🌟

Your input matters as we define the leadership qualities we’re looking for in our next superintendent. ✅

We will share the dates and locations soon. Information regarding the process and the community survey can be found here. ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess

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REMINDER: El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of October 13-17 for Fall Break. 🍂

We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe fall break! 🌟

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

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We’re excited to invite students and families to our High School Program Nights, where you can explore the exciting programs, pathways, and activities available at El Paso ISD high schools. 🌟

✅ Explore academic options
✅ Learn about extracurriculars
✅ Find the right fit for your future

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/highschoolprograms

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Hello!
Friendly reminder that we WILL NOT have afterschool tutoring tomorrow Oct. 7,2025.
Please make sure to pick up your son/daughter at regular dismissal time 3:25 p.m.