Western Hills Elementary Environmental Science Academy

Happy Sunday Roadrunner families, please check out our Bi-monthly newsletter
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📢 El Paso ISD students, teachers, and parents are invited to take our anonymous Cell Phone Policy Survey. 📲

The Texas Legislature recently passed a law requiring school districts to implement a cell phone policy. As a result, El Paso ISD adopted its new policy this school year.

Your valued input helps us understand how the policy affects teaching, learning, and the overall school environment. 🏫📝

Please check your email on Monday, Sept. 29, for your survey link. Thank you for being part of the conversation! 🌟

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Today, after school!

🚨 Fundraiser Countdown! 🚨 Our Vertical Raise fundraiser is in full swing and we’ve got 9 days left! 🎉 The more you share, the more support we get—and the more prizes YOU can earn! 🏆💥 Let’s finish strong and smash our goal together! 💪✨

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Help us turn our district GOLD this Thursday, September 25, in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️

Let’s raise awareness and show support for our courageous kids battling cancer and their loved ones. 💛

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Where are you? ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

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#EPISD Students helped design a campaign to inspire kids to be at school so that they don't miss out on the friendships, milestones, moments, and memories that make school unforgettable. 📸🌟

Now they need your support to spread the word: 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚. 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙬. 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚…𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨.

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

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🌟 CLOSING SOON: Federal Impact Aid Form 🌟

Thank you to the offices of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Senator John Cornyn, and Senator Ted Cruz for meeting with El Paso ISD to discuss the Impact Aid program. We appreciate your support!

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

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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize students and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on September 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building.

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Stay healthy this season with El Paso ISD’s vaccination clinics! 💪

From September to November, employees can receive vaccinations at multiple district locations through Immunize El Paso. 🌟

Vaccines available:
✅ Flu | Pneumonia | Tdap | RSV | COVID | Measles | Shingles

View the schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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Good Morning Western Hills Families,

I am attaching our PowerPoint from our GT Information Session we went over yesterday during Parent Conferences. All 2nd grade students (unless previously coded GT) will be tested at the beginning of October. Originally scheduled for this week, however the system is down for updates.

All other students who have been recommended will test after intersession.

Students referred for GT testing will complete the CogAT testing which has 3 tests components verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative. If they have a qualifying score in any section they will then move on to a classroom assessment that tests their artistic abilities, creativity, and problem solving.

All students who qualify for GT services will be coded by December 18th, and start receiving GT Services in January.

We will do our very best to keep you updated throughout the testing process. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Piper Norris our GT coordinator. Her email is pavondra@episd.org.

Thank you again for your continued support.

Western Hills Families,

Please note that the GT information sessions have been moved into the Library instead of the Cafeteria. The sessions are at 2PM and 4PM.

Hope to see you there!

Reminder!
Early Release tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Parent/Teacher conferences from 1:00PM to 6:00 PM
PTA Spirit Day at Peter Piper from 11AM to 6PM
Don't forget to mention Western Hills

🎊 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎊

El Paso ISD proudly honors the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have helped shape our community and nation. 🌟

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🌟 GOLD OUT DAY IS COMING! 🌟

Hey El Paso ISD! 👋 Let’s turn our district GOLD on Thursday, Sept. 25, to honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!🎗️

Show your support for the brave kids fighting cancer and their loved ones by rocking your brightest gold gear. 💛

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

DON'T FORGET: Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place from 1-6 p.m. on September 16-18.🌟

Please note there will be early release for the following days:
📆 Sept. 16: Elementary School
📆 Sept. 17: High School
📆 Sept. 18: Middle School & PK-8

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/PTC_0906

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Roadrunner families,
Please check out our Bimonthly Newsletter for September!
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HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: Parent-Teacher Conferences 🌟

Stay connected and support your child’s success! 📚 Join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences from 1-6 p.m. on September 16–18. ✅

Please note there will be early release for the following days:
📆 Sept. 16: Elementary School
📆 Sept. 17: High School
📆 Sept. 18: Middle School & PK-8

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/PTC_0906

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Roadrunner CHS Parade participants,

All waivers have been turned into Coronado. Students and parents who have a waiver need to arrive at Coronado Ag parking lot at 5pm on September 17, 2025. It is next to the Tennis courts! Please consider car pooling from Western Hills to Coronado for the parade if possible.

We are in need of hard candy donations to hand out during the parade, please consider donating a bag. you may turn it into the front office.

Thank you

Dear Parents & Guardians, we are kicking off our Western Hills Elementary Fall 25 Fundraiser today!
Please take action TONIGHT and click the link below to set up your child's personalized fundraising page and complete the invite wizard. It only takes a few minutes!
Thank you so much for your participation,
Don Belknap.
https://vraise.org/42754766