Polk Elementary

Franklin Homecoming Week
HOCO Bowl Dress Up Days: Sept 22-26
**ALL DRESS-UP DAYS MUST FOLLOW CAMPUS DRESS CODE**

Order HOCO shirts by Sep 18

Please email our attendance office to report an absence:
polk_notes@episd.org or scan the QR code

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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🍂 Fall Intercession is Almost Here! 🍂

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of October 13-17 for Fall Break. Accelerated instruction will be held from October 8-10 for students who are scheduled to attend.

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

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🌟 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH! 🌟

Cheers to our incredible campus principals, the heart of our schools! ❤️

Every day, we are grateful for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community. 👏

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We honor the strength of our survivors and stand united with those courageously fighting breast cancer. 💗

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📢 El Paso ISD students, teachers, and parents are invited to take our anonymous Cell Phone Policy Survey. 📲

The Texas Legislature recently passed a law requiring school districts to implement a cell phone policy. As a result, El Paso ISD adopted its new policy this school year.

Your valued input helps us understand how the policy affects teaching, learning, and the overall school environment. 🏫📝

Please check your email on Monday, Sept. 29, for your survey link. Thank you for being part of the conversation! 🌟

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HAPPENING TOMORROW: Help us turn our district GOLD this Thursday, September 25, in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️

Let’s raise awareness and show support for our courageous kids battling cancer and their loved ones. 💛

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Military-Connected Families and
Community Members are invited
to join us for an engaging session
to learn more about topics such as:
-Bliss Elementary Rebuild
-Cell Phone Policy
-Special Education
-Transportation
Wednesday, October 1st from 9:00 – 10:30 AM at the Franklin Magnet Library.

Where are you? ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

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#EPISD Students helped design a campaign to inspire kids to be at school so that they don't miss out on the friendships, milestones, moments, and memories that make school unforgettable. 📸🌟

Now they need your support to spread the word: 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚. 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙬. 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚…𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨.

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

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🌟 CLOSING SOON: Federal Impact Aid Form 🌟

Thank you to the offices of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Senator John Cornyn, and Senator Ted Cruz for meeting with El Paso ISD to discuss the Impact Aid program. We appreciate your support!

Please complete the form in the parent portal by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize students and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on September 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building.

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Stay healthy this season with El Paso ISD’s vaccination clinics! 💪

From September to November, employees can receive vaccinations at multiple district locations through Immunize El Paso. 🌟

Vaccines available:
✅ Flu | Pneumonia | Tdap | RSV | COVID | Measles | Shingles

View the schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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