
Join us for a free family-friendly evening featuring K-9 presentations, an alcohol-impaired driving simulation, and more opportunities to connect with local first responders who help keep our schools and community safe.🌟
We hope to see you there!
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 14
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
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Fall Break 🍂 is the perfect time to make sure you're ready for the rest of the school year! 📚✅
Download the El Paso ISD App to stay connected with your child's campus, receive important district updates, and communicate with teachers right from your phone. 📲
Download and learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/app
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🍂 Reminder: Fall Break is October 5-9! 🍂
El Paso ISD schools and offices will be closed for Fall Break. 🍁
We wish our students, staff, families, and community a safe and restful week. 🌟
📆 Look ahead for important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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El Paso ISD has released its proposed draft 2027-28 academic calendar to view here.
The proposed draft calendar will be presented to the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees later this Fall. It is pending Board approval and may be subject to change.
For more information on important calendar dates, please click here.

Help us celebrate our amazing El Paso ISD principals by sending them a message of appreciation! 📝❤️
Fill in the blank: "My principal is ____." and share your response here ➡️ bit.ly/Principals_26
Let's fill #NationalPrincipalsMonth with positive messages and well-deserved recognition for our campus leaders! 👏🌟
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During Bullying Prevention Month and all year long, let's work together to foster a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. 📚❤️
Have a concern or need support? Our Family Help Desk is here to connect families with the resources they need.
☎️ Contact us at 915-230-2581 or 📧 familyhelpdesk@episd.org. ✅
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Canceled
• Athletics: All athletic games scheduled for today are canceled.
• Fine Arts: Fine Arts practices scheduled for today are canceled.
Rescheduled
• High School Varsity Athletics: High school varsity games will be rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the same time and location.
Continuing as Scheduled
• Extended Day: Extended Day will continue to operate as scheduled.
El Paso ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will keep families informed of any additional changes.

Together, we stand with our students, families, and community members affected by childhood cancer. 🎗️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth




Do you know a student who may benefit from Gifted & Talented (GT) screening? Parents, teachers, and anyone who knows the student may submit a referral.
The last day to submit a GT referral is Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Please use the link or scan the QR code on the attached flyer to complete the referral form:
Complete the GT Referral Form
Don’t miss the deadline—submit your referral by September 30!
Padres y tutores:
¿Conoce a un estudiante que podría beneficiarse de una evaluación para el programa de Dotados y Talentosos (GT)? Los padres, maestros y cualquier persona que conozca al estudiante pueden enviar una recomendación.
El último día para enviar una recomendación de GT es el miércoles, 30 de septiembre de 2026.
Utilice el enlace o escanee el código QR en el volante adjunto para completar el formulario:
Complete el formulario de recomendación de GT
¡No pierda la oportunidad! Envíe su recomendación antes del 30 de septiembre.


Make a difference for El Paso ISD students and teachers! ❤️📚
This El Paso Giving Day, your support of the El Paso ISD Education Foundation helps fund classroom impact grants, scholarships, and innovative learning opportunities that empower our students. 🌟
📆 Early Giving: Oct. 8-14
📆 El Paso Giving Day: Oct. 15
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/giving
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At El Paso ISD, students don't just prepare for the future, they start building it today. 🌟
Our unmatched college, career, and military readiness programs help students discover their passions and turn them into pathways to prosperity. 💼🎓
Watch the video here.
Discover what makes El Paso ISD the right choice for every child ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us
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Great Wolf Lodge is helping us have more fun during our fundraiser! One lucky family from our school will win a Great Wolf Lodge night’s stay! Register on MyBooster.com to be eligible, and earn additional chances to win every time you share your donation page. Plus, all students earn wolf ears just for receiving their first donation!
To make things even more exciting, if we raise $35,000, we will turn Principal Sandoval into a Human Ice Cream Sundae!
Here’s how you can help:
1️⃣ Sign up at MyBooster.com
2️⃣ Share your student’s donation page with friends and family
3️⃣ Donate if you’re able
Thank you for our support!

Join El Paso ISD in turning our district gold on Friday, Sept. 25, as we stand with children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Wear gold and tag us in your photos 📸 to help spread awareness, support, and hope.
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𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝
• 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Baseball and softball games are canceled.
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝
• 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬: Today’s 4:30 p.m. tennis matches have been postponed until tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 24.
• 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬: Austin and Burges High School homecoming parades are canceled and will be rescheduled.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝
• 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲: Extended Day will continue as scheduled at this time.
• 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐕 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: Games are scheduled to proceed if field conditions are playable and there is no lightning in the area. Freshman will play at 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦., followed by JV at 𝟕 𝐩.𝐦.
El Paso ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will keep families informed of any additional changes. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐨 𝐈𝐒𝐃 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲.

We are excited to offer our Brave Bulls STEAM Program for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades! Students will participate in both eSports and Robotics, building teamwork, sportsmanship, creativity, strategy, problem-solving, and technology skills.
The first meeting is Thursday, September 24, from 3:30–4:00 PM in Room C3 with Mrs. Hoban. Regular meetings will be held Tuesday mornings from 7:30–8:00 AM and Thursdays after school from 3:30–4:30 PM.
Spaces are limited! Please complete the Interest Form using the QR code or link on the attached flyer by Wednesday, September 23.
Please see the attached flyer for complete program and competition information. We look forward to seeing our Brave Bulls explore STEAM!
Estimados padres y tutores de Tom Lea:
¡Nos complace ofrecer nuestro Programa STEAM Brave Bulls para estudiantes de 3.º, 4.º y 5.º grado! Los estudiantes participarán tanto en eSports como en Robótica, donde desarrollarán habilidades de trabajo en equipo, espíritu deportivo, creatividad, estrategia, resolución de problemas y tecnología.
La primera reunión será el jueves 24 de septiembre, de 3:30 a 4:00 p. m., en el salón C3 con la Sra. Hoban. Las reuniones regulares se llevarán a cabo los martes por la mañana de 7:30 a 8:00 a. m. y los jueves después de clases de 3:30 a 4:30 p. m.
¡El cupo es limitado! Por favor, complete el formulario de interés utilizando el código QR o el enlace que aparece en el volante adjunto antes del miércoles 23 de septiembre.
Consulte el volante adjunto para obtener información completa sobre el programa y las competencias. ¡Esperamos ver a nuestros Brave Bulls explorar y aprender a través de STEAM!

Dear Tom Lea Parents and Guardians,
We have a NEW Brave Bull Fun Run Challenge! 🎉
The class that receives the most NEW donations between Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, September 23 will earn a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕
There will be ONE winning class per grade level!
Register your child and collect donations at mybooster.com.
Thank you for supporting our Brave Bulls and helping make our Fun Run a success! Go Brave Bulls!
Fun Run Prize Update:
All prizes earned from donations received through Sunday evening have been distributed to students’ homeroom teachers. If your child earned a prize and has not yet received it, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher for assistance.
Estimados padres y tutores de Tom Lea:
¡Tenemos un NUEVO desafío de Brave Bull Fun Run! 🎉
La clase que reciba la mayor cantidad de NUEVAS donaciones entre el martes 22 de septiembre y el miércoles 23 de septiembre ganará una ¡FIESTA DE PIZZA! 🍕
¡Habrá UNA clase ganadora por cada nivel de grado!
Registre a su hijo(a) y recaude donaciones en mybooster.com.
Actualización sobre los premios de Brave Bull Fun Run:
Todos los premios obtenidos por las donaciones recibidas hasta la noche del domingo ya fueron entregados a los maestros de salón de los estudiantes. Si su hijo(a) obtuvo uno o más premios y aún no los ha recibido, por favor comuníquese con su maestro(a) de salón para recibir asistencia.
¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros Brave Bulls y ayudarnos a que nuestro Fun Run sea todo un éxito! ¡Vamos Brave Bulls!

Dear Tom Lea Parents and Guardians,
Our Brave Bull Fun Run is this Friday, September 25, 2026, during your child’s regularly scheduled PE time! Parents and guardians are welcome to cheer on our Brave Bulls from the designated Cheer Section. Please bring a valid photo ID for check-in.
PE Schedule: PK: 1:55–2:40 PM | Kinder: 9:00–9:45 AM | 1st: 8:15–9:00 AM | 2nd: 9:45–10:30 AM | 3rd: 10:30–11:15 AM | 4th: 12:25–1:10 PM | 5th: 1:10–1:55 PM
If you would like to volunteer, please use the volunteer sign-up information provided on the attached flyer or following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4EABA82AA1F94-66000553-boosterthon#/
* All volunteers must be registered and cleared through VIPS.
🌧️ IMPORTANT WEATHER NOTICE: Rain is forecast for the upcoming days. If weather conditions require the Fun Run to be moved indoors or otherwise modified, parents and guardians will not be permitted to attend or observe the event. Due to space limitations and safety considerations, we will also be unable to accommodate a Cheer Section or volunteers under the modified/indoor plan.
We will communicate the final event plan early Friday morning. Please watch for updates through our school communication channels.
Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and continued support. Go Brave Bulls

Dear El Paso ISD community,
Due to inclement weather, all after school activities are canceled for today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
High School Volleyball and after-school day care at all El Paso ISD Extended Day Learning campuses remain in place, as scheduled.
We continue to monitor the weather and will keep our community informed. Thank you for your trust and support in keeping our students and staff safe.

Mark your calendar! 📆 El Paso ISD will be closed for Fall Break Oct. 5-9, 2026. 🍂
Fall Accelerated Instruction Intersession will be held from Sept. 28-Oct. 2. 🌟
Stay informed on important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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Here’s what’s happening at Tom Lea Elementary this week!
📌 Monday, September 21
• 9:00 AM – El Paso Center for Children presentation.
📌 Tuesday, September 22
• 9:00 AM – Parent Data Information Meeting with Mrs. Sandoval, School Principal.
• 4:00 PM – CogAT Overview Parent Meeting with Mr. Cuevas, GT Coordinator.
📌 Friday, September 25
• Brave Bull Fun Run – Boosterthon during PE.
• Last day to access the Impact Aid Survey through the email link. Paper copies will be sent home after Fall Break.
Please see the attached flyers for additional information. Questions? Call (915) 230-5450.
Estimados padres de familia y tutores de Tom Lea:
¡Les compartimos las actividades y eventos que tendremos esta semana en Tom Lea Elementary!
📌 Lunes, 21 de septiembre
• 9:00 AM – Presentación del Centro para Niños de El Paso (El Paso Center for Children).
📌 Martes, 22 de septiembre
• 9:00 AM – Reunión informativa para padres sobre los datos académicos con la Sra. Sandoval, directora de la escuela.
• 4:00 PM – Reunión informativa para padres sobre CogAT con el Sr. Cuevas, coordinador de estudiantes dotados y talentosos (GT).
📌 Viernes, 25 de septiembre
• Brave Bull Fun Run – Boosterthon durante la clase de Educación Física.
• Último día para acceder a la Encuesta de Ayuda de Impacto (Impact Aid) mediante el enlace enviado por correo electrónico. Se enviarán copias impresas a casa después de las vacaciones de otoño.
Por favor, consulten los volantes adjunto para obtener más información. ¿Preguntas? Llámenos al (915) 230-5450.






