EARLY RELEASE Dear Rusk Parents, There will be an EARLY RELEASE for students Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 12:00pm due to Staff Development. Please make the necessary arrangements to have your child picked up on time. Thank you!
9 months ago, Ms .Miriam
early release
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!šŸŒŸ El Paso ISD celebrates the contribution of Hispanic Americans to the development of our community and culture. Their influence and achievements have played a significant role in shaping our society, and we honor and recognize their impact with great pride and gratitude. #ItStartsWithUs
9 months ago, Communications
Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15 EPISD celebrates the contribution of hispanic americans to the development of our community and country
Dear Families, Our district values your feedback! This September 9, we will be asking you to take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with EPISD. To ensure we continue to provide highquality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. The survey will begin on September 9 and close on September 27. You can take the survey online at home, or when you come to your schoolā€™s parent-teacher conferences. The link to take your anonymous survey is: surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please donā€™t hesitate to contact us at strategyevaluation@episd.org. Thank you, El Paso ISD
9 months ago, Ms .Miriam
survey
On September 16, to celebrate Mexicoā€™s Independence Day, and the beginning of Hispanic heritage month, students may wear their traditional Mexican outfit, Red, White and Green to school. ***Traditional Mexican outfit: dresses, blouses, flowers in hair, sarapes, sombreros, and guayaberas.
9 months ago, Ms .Miriam
16 de septiembre
Parent Teacher Conferences are in full swing at El Paso ISD!šŸŒŸToday, elementary conferences will be available until 6 p.m. Please plan accordingly for early release on the following days: āœ… Sept. 11 ā€” High school only, 12:35 p.m. āœ… Sept. 12 ā€” Middle school only, 11:35 a.m. #ItStartsWithUs
9 months ago, Communications
Photo of a Parent Teacher Conference taking place at Hart Elementary School
Parent checking in with student at parent teacher conference
Photo of a Parent Teacher Conference taking place at Hart Elementary School
Photo of a Parent Teacher Conference taking place at Hart Elementary School
Join us for Coffee with the Principal TODAY at 5:30PM! AcompaƱanos a nuestro cafƩ con la directora HOY a las 5:30PM!
9 months ago, Ms .Miriam
join us
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"Dear Parents/Guardians, We are excited to announce our new Guitar Club at Rusk! Click Link for more info šŸ‘‰ https://www.episd.org/o/rues/article/1755944
9 months ago, Ms .Miriam
Guitar Club!
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE Rusk Parents, Parent teacher conferences will be on September 10, 2024. Students will be released at 12:00pm. Conference hours will be from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. We ask that you please make any necessary arrangements to pick up your child on time. Thank you! CONFERENCIA DE PADRES Y MAESTROS Padres de Rusk, Las conferencias de padres y maestros serĆ”n el 10 de septiembre de 2024. Los estudiantes saldrĆ”n de la escuela a las 12:00 p.m. El horario de la conferencia serĆ” de la 1:00pm a las 6:00pm. Le pedimos que haga todos los arreglos necesarios para recoger a su hijo a tiempo. Ā”Gracias!
9 months ago, Ms .Miriam
PT
Mark your calendars for El Paso ISD's Parent-Teacher Conferences happening next week, September 10-12! šŸ—“ļø Hereā€™s the early release schedule you need to know: āœ… Sept. 10 ā€” Elementary school only, 12 p.m. āœ… Sept. 11 ā€” High school only, 12:35 p.m. āœ… Sept. 12 ā€” Middle school only, 11:35 a.m. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly. Early release schedule āž”ļø bit.ly/24-25AcademicYearCalendar #ItStartsWithUs
9 months ago, Communications
Elementary student smiling
Kick off the excitement with EPISD Night on Saturday, September 21 at the Locomotive!šŸš‚āš½ Letā€™s pack the stands, show our EPISD pride, and cheer on the @eplocomotivefc as they face off against the Co. Springs Switchbacks! Vamos Locos! šŸ“Southwest University Park šŸ“† Saturday, Sept. 21 šŸ•  Gates open: 6 p.m., kickoff: 7 p.m. Learn more āž”ļø fevo-enterprise.com/event/Episd5 #ItStartsWithUs
9 months ago, Communications
El Paso Locomotive FC El Paso ISD Night Sept 21, 2024 @ 7 p.m. Get your tickets now!
EL PASO ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!?!? Friday night lights will shine bright, as El Paso High takes on Austin High in Sun Cityā€™s oldest rivalry. Who will get their paws on the Claw Trophy?!?! #Itstartswithus at the Battle of the Claw, the 94th edition of this historic rivalry will be this Friday, August 30th at R.R. Jones Stadium at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets āž”ļø episd.org/onlinetickets
10 months ago, Communications
Battle of the Claw on August 30 7 p.m. Kick off at R.R. Jones Stadium
The Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council held its first meeting of the 2024-25 school year.šŸŒŸ The collaboration brought together top El Paso ISD educators to share feedback, ideas, and strategies for the year to come. #ItStartsWithUs
10 months ago, Communications
Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council members listening to presentations
Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council members listening to Superintendent Diana Sayavedra
Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council members talking with one another
Superintendent Diana Sayavedra presenting to Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council
Rusk's PE Parent Play Day As this school year begins, we would like to present more opportunities to come to Rusk and enjoy some family fitness time with you child. We would like to invite you to come to the Rusk Gym and be a part of our AUGUST ā€œBACK TO FOOTBALLā€ RUSK PARENT PLAY DAY on Friday, August 30th! We encourage you and your child to wear your favorite sports jersey to school to celebrate the return of Football season to EPISD with the El Paso High vs. Austin Claw Game on Friday, August 30th @ EPHS @ 7 pm. We inviting you to join and watch and/or participate and see what your child is doing and learning in P.E. class. You are more than welcome to exercise with your child as much as youā€™d like or just watch. Coach will have several games and activity stations that you can play and participate with your child. This is something that we know will be an enjoyable experience for your child, but more so YOU, the parents! If you do choose to participate, we encourage you to dress comfortably and bring water. Please no sports drinks or soft drinks of any kind, only bring water. We have listed the Rusk P.E. Schedule below so that you know what time your child comes out to P.E. Also, please make sure to bring your valid ID and be prepared to present it and follow check in protocols with the front office staff. RUSK P.E. TIMES Ā· 8:15 am ā€“ 9:00 am ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦. 5th Grade Ā· 9:00 am ā€“ 9:45 am ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦. 3rd Grade Ā· 9:45 am ā€“ 10:30 am ā€¦ā€¦.. 4th Grade Ā· 10:30 am ā€“ 11:15 am ā€¦ā€¦. 2nd Grade Ā· 1:10 m ā€“ 1:55 pm ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ Pre-K & Kinder Ā· 1:55 pm ā€“ 2:40 pm ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦. 1st Grade WHAT??? RUSKā€™S ā€œBACK TO FOOTBALLā€ P.E. PARENT PLAY DAY (Wear your favorite sports shirt or jersey) WHEN??? FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH TIME??? Your Childā€™s P.E. Time WHY??? TO HAVE FUN AND BE HEALTHY TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY & AS A FAMILY!!!!
10 months ago, Ms .Miriam
PE
Thank you to our Rusk community for coming out and making our first McDonald's night a success! See you at the next one!
10 months ago, Monica Brinkley
Rusk staff at our McDonaldā€™s night event
El Paso ISD Intramurals are kicking off this September with a lineup of exciting activities for all elementary students grades 3-5 to enjoy!šŸŒŸ āš½ Sept. 9-30 šŸ Nov. 4-Dec. 6 šŸ€ Jan. 8-31 šŸˆ Mar. 17-Apr. 11 For more information, contact athleticsadministrators@episd.org #ItStartsWithUs
10 months ago, Communications
Intramurals Elementary Students Grades 3-5 are invited to participate. Soccer: Sept. 9-30 Volleyball: Nov. 4-Dec.6 Basketball Jan 8.-31 Football March 17-11 For more info athleticsadministrators@episd.org
šŸŒŸ Join us for Phase II of the Destination District Redesign!šŸŒŸ We want to hear from our students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders about their visions for El Paso ISD's future. This week's meetings: šŸ•  5:30 p.m. šŸ—“ļø Tuesday, August 27 šŸ“ El Paso High School šŸ•  5:30 p.m. šŸ—“ļø Wednesday, August 28 šŸ“ Irvin High School šŸ•  5:30 p.m. šŸ—“ļø Thursday, August 29 šŸ“ Jefferson/Silva High School Learn more āž”ļø episd.org/redesign #ItStartsWithUs
10 months ago, Communications
Destination District Redesign Phase II Community Meetings Aug. 27 5:30 p.m. El Paso HS Continuing our conversation about Program Expansions, 21st Century Facilties, & Rightsizing episd.org/redesign
Destination District Redesign Phase II Community Meetings Aug. 28 5:30 p.m. Irvin HS Continuing our conversation about Program Expansions, 21st Century Facilties, & Rightsizing episd.org/redesign
Destination District Redesign Phase II Community Meetings Aug. 29 5:30 p.m. Jeff/Silva HS Continuing our conversation about Program Expansions, 21st Century Facilties, & Rightsizing episd.org/redesign
Something exciting is chugging your way!šŸš‚āš½ EPISD Night at the Locomotive returns soon...stay tuned for details! šŸ‘€ #ItStartsWithUs
10 months ago, Communications
El Paso Locomotive FC + El Paso ISD = Coming Soon!
HELP US GET OUR STUDENTS TO LA NUBE CHILDRENS MUSEUM! Come and join us with your family and friends to support Rusk Elementary on Wednesday August 28, 2024 from 3pm to 6pm at McDonalds's on 5440 Dyer St. for our FIRST MCTEACHER'S NIGHT! A percentage of all sales will go to our school! Happy Meals will be only $3.19!! Write the students name(s) on the back of your receipt and put it into the Rusk McTeacher Box inside McDonalds's or bring them the office the next day for a chance to win a prize! SEE YOU ALL THERE!!
10 months ago, Ms .Miriam
mcds
El Paso ISD community, the Destination District Redesign meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 22, at Chapin High School has been postponed. We will send updates with the reschedule details as soon as possible and thank you for your understanding. #ItStartsWithUs
10 months ago, Communications
Chapin High School DDR postponed
Phase II of the Destination District Redesign begins today!šŸŒŸ Join the conversation as we share updated data from Phase I and discuss important topics such as facilities, programs, and rightsizing. This week's meetings: šŸ•  5:30 p.m. šŸ—“ļø Wednesday, August 21 šŸ“ Burges High School šŸ•  5:30 p.m. šŸ—“ļø Thursday, August 22 šŸ“ Chapin High School Learn more āž”ļø episd.org/redesign #ItStartsWithUs
10 months ago, Communications
Destination District Redesign PHASE II Community Meetings Aug. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Burges High School. Continuing our conversation about Program Expansions, 21st Century Facilities, & Rightsizing. episd.org/redesign
Destination District Redesign PHASE II Community Meetings Aug. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Chapin High School. Continuing our conversation about Program Expansions, 21st Century Facilities, & Rightsizing. episd.org/redesign