Rusk Elementary

Intersession begins Wednesday October 2nd. Tuesday 10/1 marks the end of the 1st 9 Weeks grading period. Monday and Tuesday are regular school days and Tuesday treat is Pajama Day. Showing up matters!

UTEP Athletics ticketing department is excited to announce the "Hometown Night" offer! Use the link to claim a 2-ticket special offer of $12 ($6 p/ticket) for their Hispanic Heritage game on 10/3. Let's show our support for our UTEP Miners! ⛏️

Please make sure all exterior doors are secure as we do have parents accessing school grounds. We will let everyone in to the cafeteria through the McKinley side when it is performance time.

Attention Parents, EPISD Intersession and Fall Break will be from Oct. 2nd through the 11th. There are no classes during this time. Classes for all students will resume on Monday, October 14th. Have a safe break!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.💛 Join us in honoring the courageous children battling cancer by wearing gold on Friday, September 27. Together, we can raise awareness and show our support!🌟 #ItStartsWithUs

Thank you to the team for staying late, dressing up, decorating & encouraging the Rusk Community to come out and support our feeder and our Austin Panther Homecoming 🐾📣🏈! You guys ROCK 🦅

UTEP Athletics ticketing department is excited to announce the "Hometown Night" offer! Use the link to claim a 2-ticket special offer of $12 ($6 p/ticket) for their Hispanic Heritage game on 10/3. Let's show our support for our UTEP Miners! https://shorturl.at/O9e2z Go Miners! ⛏️

Literacy Night! Join us this Thursday Sep. 26 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm in the gym! 1st grade performance from 5:00pm to 5:30pm accompanied by our Pep Squad in the cafeteria! SEE YOU THERE!

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

Rusk Families, a number of EPISD campuses have recently been impacted by the rise in statewide online/social media hoaxes and threats being circulated. We know that these cause concern. Our Chief of Police addresses this issue in the following video: https://www.episd.org/article/1777798

Over the last few weeks, a number of our EPISD campuses have been impacted by the rise in statewide online and social media hoaxes and threats being circulated. We know that these cause concern and disruption in our community. We wanted to share a message from Chief of Police Services, Manual Chavira, addressing this issue. Please click here to watch the message: https://www.episd.org/article/1777798 We always appreciate your support and trust and want you to know that safety of our students and staff is the most important thing. Thank you.

Austin Homecoming Week!!! Click the link to see our dress up days! https://www.episd.org/o/rues/article/1778000

El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Sept. 18. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly. Find the early release schedule here ➡️ bit.ly/24-25AcademicYearCalendar #ItStartsWithUs

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!

The El Paso ISD Transportation team plays a vital role in our community, being the first friendly faces our students see in the morning and the last as they end their day.🚌🌅 Every day, these dedicated individuals go above and beyond to ensure that every student is transported safely.💛 We sincerely thank each member of this exceptional team for fostering a positive and safe environment where our learners can thrive!🌟 #ItStartsWithUs

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!🌟 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

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 school’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 don’t hesitate to contact us at strategyevaluation@episd.org. Thank you, El Paso ISD

On September 16, to celebrate Mexico’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.

Parent Teacher Conferences are in full swing at El Paso ISD!🌟Today, elementary conferences will be available until 6 p.m. Please plan accordingly for early release on the following days: ✅ Sept. 11 — High school only, 12:35 p.m. ✅ Sept. 12 — Middle school only, 11:35 a.m. #ItStartsWithUs

Join us for Coffee with the Principal TODAY at 5:30PM! Acompañanos a nuestro café con la directora HOY a las 5:30PM!