Hello Putnam Parents and Families,
I wanted to take the time to thank you all for your unwavering support as we work together to navigate the rest of the school year. Our main focus is our students and their well being. We know that they will have questions and concerns about our school closing. I would like for you to know that our faculty and staff is fully prepared to support our students and families with any questions or any assistance with the transition for next school year. Our amazing Putnam Faculty will continue with our plans to support school activities, clubs and planned events. I know that most of you know I am between two campuses right now, we have a wonderful AP Interim Ms. Zarowski here at Putnam to serve you. I am only a phone call or email away. We have almost half a school year left together and we want our Falcon students to remain focused on finishing the school year on a positive note. I know we all have mixed emotions and opinions about Putnam closing, but at the end of the day our students will be looking to us the adults in their lives to reassure them that everything will turn out well. Our students at Putnam will be great at wherever you choose to send them next year. They are Fearless Falcons!
I would like to take this time to wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving, be safe and enjoy your families. A reminder Early Release on 11/22/24 at noon. School resumes on Dec 2nd. Thank you all and see you soon!
Best Regards,
Melissa Ortiz (Putnam Principal)
Reminder parents our Turkey Trot for grades 2nd - 5th will be held this Thursday! Parents are welcome to join us!
There has also been an UPDATE to 4th grades time. 4th grade will now be at 8:15am-9:00am.
If your student needs a permission slip please stop by the front office. Students will not be able to leave campus for the trot without a permission slip.
Reminder this is for grades 2nd - 5th only.
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
#ItStartsWithUs
Wellness Wednesday will be moved this week only to Thursday the 21st. Parents are invited to join us!
Hope to see you there!
Parents and guardians, our lost and found bin is full!
Please stop by the front lobby to claim any lost items. Thank you!
Parents/Guardians,
Thanksgiving Break November 25-29
A time to give thanks for all
the blessings .
Parents / Guardians
Please plan accordingly.
There will be early release at 12 p.m. for all students next
Friday, November 22.
Please ensure that your child is picked up on time.
Thank you.
El Paso ISD parents,
The annual Federal Impact Aid Survey has begun. This survey allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.
Look out for the survey link in your inbox! 📧 Your participation is essential to supporting the operational budget of El Paso ISD.🌟
Please complete the survey by Saturday, Nov. 30.✅
#ItStartsWithUs
Parents/Guardians
Monday, November 11th, we observe Veterans Day!
We acknowledge our veterans' commitment to protect our nation.
Just a reminder that there will be no classes on this day.
🌟🇺🇸 DISTRICT CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY! 🇺🇸🌟
In observance of Veterans Day, El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served our country.
#ItStartsWithUs #VeteransDay
Falcons we will be extending the RSVP date for the Veterans Day breakfast to Wednesday November 6th.
Please return the blue RSVP sheets that were sent home with your students to the front office.
No classes tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5th.
V O T E ! V O T E !
🌟 DISTRICT CLOSED FOR ELECTION DAY! 🌟
El Paso ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in observance of Election Day. Many of our schools will serve as polling sites, so make sure to stop by and cast your vote! ✅🗳️
Check out the election sites ➡️ epcountyvotes.com/voter-information/election-day-vote-centers
#ItStartsWithUs
Parents/Guardians,
Putnam's Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held on Wednesday November 13th.
Purchase your ticket in the front office for $8, last day to buy a ticket will be Nov. 12th. Tickets will not be sold on day of event.
A lunch schedule for that day will be going home with students,
Hope to see you here.
No classes on Tuesday, November 5th.
General Election Day!
Community Health and Educational Fair 2024
Date: November 2
Free coats for children of all ages
Health and Educational Information
Parents please join us for a community meeting regarding Destination District Redesign Phase 3, on Thursday (10/24/24) at 5:30 p.m. Meeting will be in held in the Putnam Elementary Cafeteria. Thank you for your help and support! Look forward to seeing you there.
Phase III of the Destination District Redesign begins today at 5:30 p.m. at Newman Elementary School.
We encourage you to join us as we share updated data from Phase II and engage in important discussions about our district's future.
This week's meetings:
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 23
📍 Newman Elementary School
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 24
📍Putnam Elementary School
🕠 10 a.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 26
📍 Rivera Elementary School
🕠 1 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 26
📍 Travis Elementary School
Learn more ➡️ episd.org/redesign
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Parents/Guardians
As requested by various parents, here is the schedule of meetings being held regarding the rightsizing certain elementary schools.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 236-3225.
Thank you!
🌟Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.🌟
Join El Paso ISD as we celebrate National Red Ribbon Week and take a stand for a drug-free future! ❤️
This week, let's unite to promote healthy choices and show our commitment to a life free from drugs. Wear your red ribbon, share why you say NO to drugs, and encourage others to join the movement.
#ItStartsWithUs #RedRibbonWeek
