Tom Lea Elementary

REMINDER: El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break.☀️

We wish our community a safe break! 🌟

Stay up to date with important dates by viewing the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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February was a month of excellence across El Paso ISD campuses! 🌟

Students and staff welcomed Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and feeder pattern principals during visits that highlighted the outstanding instruction and support happening in every school. 📚🏫✅

🌟📚 READY, SET, READ! 📚 🌟

El Paso ISD campuses celebrated Read Across America Week by honoring the creativity and imagination of Dr. Seuss while inspiring students to discover new worlds through reading. 📖

From fun dress-up days to exciting reading sessions, El Paso ISD is committed to promoting literacy and showing our learners that the next great adventure is just a page away! 💫

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🌟 Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend! 🌟

It's time to spring forward this Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. ⏰

Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead and enjoy the extra daylight. ☀️

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El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Women's History Month and the incredible women who have shaped our past, lead our present, and inspire our future. 🌟

We honor their achievements and the lasting impact they make in our schools, communities, and world. 🌎❤️

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Stop by after Bike/Walk to School for Coffee with Admin! Please see the flyer attached for more details!

A Message from Tom Lea PTA
Reminder: Our Color Run is tomorrow, Friday, March 6!
Please review the attached schedule, along with important do’s and don’ts to help the event run smoothly.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tomleajrpta@gmail.com.
Don’t forget to bring your state-issued ID if you plan to attend.
We look forward to a fun and colorful day!

A reminder for parents: Spring Intersession and Spring Break are coming up. Intersession will run from March 9-13. Only students who were invited will be expected to attend. All students will return Monday, March 23rd, 2026.

REMINDER: Spring Intersession begins next week! ✅

Accelerated instruction for students who are scheduled to attend will take place March 9–13. 📚

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break. ☀️

To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession

Join us tonight for STEM Night: a hands-on way to help your student develop a love for life-long knowledge. Stop by afterschool at 3:45pm in the cafeteria. All are invited!

It's Texas Educational Diagnosticians' Week! 👏

El Paso ISD celebrates the dedication and hard work of our educational diagnosticians who support our students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, and well-being. 📚🎊

Thank you for inspiring and empowering our students! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #TexasEducationalDiagnosticiansWeek

El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Social Work Month. 🌟

Thank you to our amazing school social workers who support our students, families, and staff and provide the essential tools they need to thrive and succeed! ❤️

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Connect with your teacher, school, and district all in one place with the El Paso ISD App! ✅

One of the app’s top features is Rooms, a safe, secure space for parents and teachers to communicate and for educators to share announcements, materials, and more. 🌟

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/app-central

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Happy National Montessori Education Week to our wonderful Dr. Green Montessori and Moreno Montessori communities! 🌟

We’re grateful for the students, educators, and families who bring the Montessori approach to life each day and make these campuses such vibrant places to learn and grow.

Want to explore Montessori opportunities in our district? ✅ Join us for next week’s community Montessori Information Sessions. ➡️ www.episd.org/montessori

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Thank you to our El Paso ISD community for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us at the Community Conversations meetings. 🌟

If you weren’t able to join us, we still want to hear from you! Please share your feedback through our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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🌟 Deadline Approaching! 🌟

We invite all students, staff, families, and members of the El Paso ISD community to participate in the voting process for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars. 📆

The voting period ends Monday, March 2. ✅

Cast your vote here ➡️ https://episdpublicresources.episd.org/publicCalendarVoting/index.php

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Easter Pictures
March 5th at 8:30AM

There will be no online ordering available for Easter pictures.
If your child(ren) misplace or lose their ordering envelope, you may use a regular mailing envelope and include the following information:
• Student's Name
• Teacher's Name
• Parent/Guardian Phone Number
• Payment Method (Cash or Card)
• Select- Package A- $20 or Package B- $25

If siblings will be taking a family picture together, please include each student's name and teacher's name on the envelope or an attached sheet.
Please note: Only students with a prepaid order envelope will be photographed. The front office will not be able to accept payment for picture orders.

Questions:
Hot Shots
(915) 779-1174
hotshotslpagmail.com

We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Mindy Sutton and El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 25
📍Irvin High School Cafeteria, 5400 Sanders Ave.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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Join us on Tuesday, March 3rd at 9:00 AM for an informative presentation by El Paso Health on staying healthy during flu season. Learn practical tips to protect yourself and your family!

Mark your calendars for important March dates! ✅

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break. ☀️

Accelerated instruction for students who are scheduled to attend will take place March 9–13. 📚

To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD