Good morning parents, please see the attached for an updated May calendar. A reminder to check the live link found in the biweekly newsletters for any future updates.

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms in our El Paso ISD community! 💐💌 Your dedication, strength, and unwavering support are shaping the future of our students. 🌟 Thank you for being the heart and inspiration behind their success. ❤️ #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MothersDay

Parents, if you are interested in having your student join Extended Learning during the Summer months, visit https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/extendedday-learning for more information, or see the flyer attached. Enroll them now and watch them thrive!

Parents, the book fair is coming up, from 5/13-5/16! If you are interested in creating an eWallet for your student for more convenient spending, click the link or scan the QR code on the flyer. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/tomleaelemschool

🌟 Happy School Nurse Day! 🌟 We can’t thank our incredible school nurses enough for your dedication, care, and for taking care of our kids! You go above and beyond to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. 📚✅ #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SchoolNursesDay #Healthy

You're invited to join us on Wednesday, May 14, for a fun and active day! 🚶‍♀️🚴 Walk or Bike to School Meet us at 7:20 AM at the meeting point: 11400 Sean Haggerty Dr. We'll walk or bike to school together and start the day on a healthy, energized note! 🎉 GT Showcase Later in the day, come see the amazing work our Gifted & Talented students have been doing! In the school cafeteria starting at 3:30 – 4:30 PM * See flyers for more details. We hope to see you at both events!

El Paso ISD is proud to support our families and community through continued autism awareness and support efforts! 💙 Our Special Education Health Services Center recently hosted an Autism Awareness Event, connecting parents with local agencies and resources to help empower families of children with autism. 🌟 Together, we’re building understanding, acceptance, and a stronger support network for every child. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

HAPPENING TOMORROW: EARLY RELEASE! 🌟 El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, May 7. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly. Find the early release schedule here ➡️ episd.org/calendars #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

You're Invited! Join us for a collaborative meeting with EPISD and Fort Bliss tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Milam Elementary School (5000 Luke St., El Paso, TX 79908). This important session will cover key updates and information, your participation matters!

🌟 HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! 🌟 We’re so thankful for our amazing educators and all the hard work they do every day.👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Check out this special video made by our El Paso ISD students who shared their gratitude and appreciation! ❤️ #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Parents: How to Check Your EPISD VIPS Registration Status If you registered as an EPISD VIPS (Volunteer in Public Schools) for this school year, you can check your application status by visiting the following link: https://shorturl.at/CS0qN or by scanning the QR code in the attached image. Click on "Returning Volunteer – Please Click Here." A new window will open. Enter the last four digits of your Social Security Number and your date of birth. Your status will appear as either: "Completed" – You are cleared to volunteer and attend school-day events. "Pending" – Either your application has not been submitted for this school year, or it is still processing. Please allow 5–7 business days for processing. If your status has not changed after 7 business days, feel free to contact us at 915-230-5450 for assistance.

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK! 🌟 El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, May 7. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly. Find the early release schedule here ➡️ episd.org/calendars #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for coming together to build stronger communities as we continue the important work of strengthening our district: ✅95% of students from closing schools have chosen to stay with EPISD ✅Expanded bus routes give families more access, flexibility, and opportunity ✅100% of staff from impacted schools have been placed to keep doing what they love—supporting student success Find the best school and program for your child ➡️ episd.org/schoolfinder #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Unleash your child’s creativity at El Paso ISD!🌟 Our El Paso ISD Fine Arts programs inspire expression, build confidence, and nurture talent through music, dance, theater, and visual arts. 🎶🎭💃🎨 Join the El Paso ISD Community ➡️ episd.org/register #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDFineArts #Registration

🌟Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🌟 Thank you to our amazing EPISD Food & Nutrition Services staff for fueling our students with care, kindness, and delicious meals every day. We appreciate all you do! 💙💛 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SchoolLunchHeroDay

Parents, we need donations of candy and bottled water for the Andress Parade of Champions! Please drop off your donations at the front office by Tuesday, May 6, at 4:30 PM. Thank you for your support! (915) 230-5450

Dear Parents, Please see the attached May calendar for important dates and times, especially for our end-of-year events and ceremonies. All ceremonies will take place in the Tom Lea cafeteria. Looking ahead, the projected dates for our June ceremonies are as follows: Kindergarten Ceremony: June 3rd at 5:00 PM 5th Grade Ceremony: June 4th at 5:00 PM

Attention Parents: Due to professional development, all schools in the district will have an early release on Wednesday, May 7th. OurTom Lea students will be released at 12:00 PM. Please plan accordingly to pick up your child(ren) on time.

🌟EL PASO IS UNIDOS!🌟 An unforgettable kickoff to the Unidos Games! 🎉 Our elementary athletes shine bright on the field, showcasing their strength, joy, and unstoppable spirit! 💪🌟 Catch all the highlights in our photo gallery 📸 ➡️ bit.ly/UnidosGames25 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDUnidosGames #UnidosGames

☀️ Fun in the Sun! ☀️ Join us for a day of sunshine, smiles, and special activities! Friday, May 9th, during your child's PE time. See flyer for specific class times. In celebration of Mother’s Day, families are invited to: Fly a kite, write sweet messages with chalk, create a special card for someone you love. All participating adults must be EPISD VIPS registered and cleared. Register here: https://shorturl.at/lwI5j or click on attached QR code. Please allow 5–7 business days to be cleared after registering. Need help? Call Miss Chico or Mrs. Alarcon at 915-230-5450.