Tom Lea Elementary

Dear Parent or Guardian,
During the school year, students in grades 3 through 12th will have the opportunity to participate in a social-emotional growth measure survey administered at the beginning, middle, and end of the year to assess their social-emotional development. The beginning of year administration will launch this coming Monday, September 8th.
This survey is designed to capture student voice, allowing them to express their perspectives about school culture, climate, and their classroom experiences. The Student Supports and Environments portion of the survey will enable students to provide feedback specifically on their sense of belonging and teacher-student relationships.
The Student Skills and Social-Emotional Learning Competency Measures will allow students to reflect on their feelings and behaviors concerning positive and challenging emotions, self-management, social awareness, and growth mindset. This information will enable us to make informed, timely decisions that support our students' social emotional development and create learning environments where the whole child can thrive.
If you do not want your child to participate, you may stop by the office to pick up an opt-out form and return it to your child’s teacher or to the office. We are also attaching a copy of this form for your convenience. If you have any questions, please contact or school counselors. Mrs. Liza Rivera at: lvrivera@episd.org or Mr. James Pufal at: jppufal@episd.org
10 months ago, Maria Chico
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SEL
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The headcount link will be open until 12pm tomorrow! For planning purposes, we appreciate you helping our grandparents fill out this 3-question form. We look forward to celebrating with you!

https://forms.gle/jkP5JGkkWubZ3MKC8
10 months ago, Maria Chico
groovin with grandparents
groovin with grandparents

Parents, Tuesday Sept. 16 will be early release for all students due to Parent Teacher Conferences!The bel rings at 12:00pm. Conferences start at 1pm. We hope to see you there!

10 months ago, Maria Chico
Early Release
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parent teacher
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair 🩺❤️‍🩹

Enjoy health screenings, vaccines, massage therapy, giveaways, and over 80 vendors! 🌟

💉 Vaccinations
• Flu
• COVID
• Pneumonia
• Tdap
• MMR (measles)
• Shinges
• RSV

⚕ Health Screenings
• Glucose
• Cholesterol
• Blood pressure
• BMI
• Diabetes risk
• Knee and injury
• Vein screening
• Spinal and neck screening

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/benefits

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
10 months ago, Communications
You are invited! El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair Tuesday, September 9 from 4-7 p.m. at the starlight event center
Met Life employee smiles and waves at camera
El Paso ISD fill out paperwork to receive blood pressure and glucose screenings
Overall shot of 2025 El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair event
September 1st marks the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The El Paso ISD family offers our heartfelt support to all those bravely facing this disease.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
10 months ago, Communications
Septemeber is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We wish our community a safe weekend! 🌟

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #LaborDay
10 months ago, Communications
Have a safe Labor Day weekend! District closed Monday, Sept. 1 no school for students.
Dear El Paso ISD families,

As a precaution all High School football games are delayed and Middle School Baseball and Softball are cancelled for this evening, Thursday, Aug 28.
10 months ago, Communications
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📣 El Paso ISD is inviting our community to join the Action Planning Oversight Committee (APOC)!

We’re looking for:
🌟 Students
🌟Families
🌟 Staff
🌟 Alumni
🌟 Military reps
🌟 Community orgs

With the Equity Assessment now complete, EPISD and MAEC are beginning the next phase—developing an Action Plan. This Action Plan that will turn recommendations from the assessment into concrete policies and practices to guide the district moving forward. We want your ideas, experiences, and perspectives to guide this important work.

📅 Apply by Sept 5 ➡️ bit.ly/APOCForm25 or call 915-257-9769 and leave a voicemail with your name and contact info.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
10 months ago, Communications
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🌟REMINDER: FEDERAL IMPACT AID FORM🌟

Thank you to the El Paso ISD families who have completed the Federal Impact Aid Form, if you haven’t please take a moment to complete it in the Parent Portal. ✅

Complete by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

This form allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.

Thank you for your support! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
10 months ago, Communications
federal impact aid form eligibility categories include military families, military housing, federal employees low-rent housing indian lands
Parents, please note the updated time for our AIM students' Grandparents Day Dance: 10:30am - 11:15am. Our apologies for the earlier miscommunication. We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming all our grandparents soon!
10 months ago, Maria Chico
groovin with grandparents
groovin with grandparents
Grandparents day is coming up and we are so excited to have our grandmas and grandpas visit! We do ask your help to spread the word: grandparents need to be cleared VIPS to attend! Please help them fill out the link: https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/volunteer

Thank you!
10 months ago, Maria Chico
groovin with grandparents
groovin with grandparents
El Paso ISD parents,

The annual Federal Impact Aid Form is now open! ✅ This form allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.

Your participation is essential to supporting the operational budget of El Paso ISD.🌟

Please complete the form in the parent portal by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
10 months ago, Communications
federal impact aid form eligibility categories include military families, military housing, federal employees low-rent housing indian lands
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize students, staff, and community members for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on August 19, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building.

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10 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize the first cohort to complete the Holdsworth Empower Fellowship leadership program for aspiring principals. The goal of the program is to strengthen El Paso ISD’s leadership pipeline, developing assistant principals into leaders who are ready and equipped to successfully lead our schools. This year’s second cohort was also recognized as they begin their journey in the program. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize Sebastian Garcia from Franklin High School, who was selected as one of the recipients of the Student Heroes Award by the state board of education. Sebastian earned this award after completing outstanding volunteer service that benefits his fellow students, school, and his community. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre proudly recognized Colonel Brendan Gallagher for his dedicated service as the outgoing ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. They also welcomed the new ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees, Colonel Michael Soyka. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize the first cohort to complete the Holdsworth Empower Fellowship leadership program for aspiring principals. The goal of the program is to strengthen El Paso ISD’s leadership pipeline, developing assistant principals into leaders who are ready and equipped to successfully lead our schools. This year’s second cohort was also recognized as they begin their journey in the program. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

🌟 Mark your calendars! 🌟 The El Paso ISD Benefits Team is excited to invite you to the 2025 Employee Health Fair! 🩺❤️‍🩹

Stop by for health screenings, vaccines, massage therapy, giveaways, and over 80 vendors! ✅

⏰ 4-7 p.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 9
🏢 Starlight Event Center, Rio Grande Summit Room
📍 6650 Continental Dr

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/benefits

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

10 months ago, Communications
2025 El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair Tuesday, Septemeber 9 4-7 p.m. at the Starlight Event Center. Health Screenings, vaccines, relax and recharge with free massage therapy, and win big with 80 vendors + giveaways + door prizes!
Employee receiving a vaccine
Employee receiving information from a vendor
Employee receiving a free back massage
The Healthy Living 2025 Fall schedule has arrived! 🌟 Kick off the school year strong 💪 with FREE wellness activities for all employees, available at locations across the district! ✅

Check out some of the exciting options:
🎨 Art
📚 Book Club
❤️ CPR
🧶 Crochet
💃 Dance, Stretch & Relax
🍳 Healthy Cooking
📷 Photography
🎾 Pickleball
🧘 Pilates
🏺 Pottery
🏋️‍♀️ Strength & Conditioning
🎾 Tennis Cardio
🧘 Yoga

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
11 months ago, Communications
Healthy Living Book Club
Healthy Living Nature Walks
Healthy Living Pottery Classes
Healthy Living Photography Classes
Why did the chickens cross the road? 🐔 To keep Western Hills Elementary School students safe, of course! 💛💙 Shoutout to Mando and Mike for making safety egg-stra fun! 🛑🚸

Help us keep students safe and thriving by joining El Paso ISD’s Volunteers in Public Schools program! 🌟

Learn more and apply today! ➡️ www.episd.org/volunteer

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Volunteer
11 months ago, Communications
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Our Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre reflects as we wrap up the first week of school, 🏫 📝📚 and expresses her gratitude for our incredible teachers, staff, students, and families for a great return. 🌟 You are what makes El Paso ISD so special. 💙 Let’s keep rising together! 🚀

Watch here ➡️ https://bit.ly/episd_0808

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RisingTogether
11 months ago, Communications
A MESSAGE FROM MARTHA AGUIRRE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

Parents! The Back to School Dance is approaching quickly! Click the link below or scan the QR code if you'd like to purchase a wristband for goodies for your child. Dance will be held on 8/22 during PE times.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/back-to-school-dance-2

If you are a registered VIPS and would like to volunteer, we still have some empty slots! Click the link below to volunteer.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4EABA82AA1F94-57841461-back?useFullSite=true#/

11 months ago, Maria Chico
back to school dance
Stay connected with El Paso ISD! 📲

Download the EPISD app to get school and district updates, message with educators through the Rooms feature, and access classwork materials. 📝📚🌟

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
11 months ago, Communications
Connect with your teacher, school and district! El Paso ISD App. It Starts With Us!
HAPPENING TOMORROW: The 2025–26 school year begins! 🎉 We’re excited to inspire and empower our learners to thrive! 🌟📚 Check out our academic calendar! ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDBacktoSchool
11 months ago, Communications
Mesita students smile for a photo