Young Women's STEAM Academy

🎃Happy Halloween, El Paso ISD!🎃

Wishing everyone a spook-tacular day filled with costumes, candy, and lots of fun! 👻 Stay safe while trick-or-treating, and don’t forget to brush your teeth tonight! 🍬

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/EPISDHalloween25

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🎀 YWA Campus Tours for 2025–2026! 🎀

It’s time for our Young Women’s Academy school tours for the upcoming year! Families are invited to visit our campus, learn about our programs, and see what makes YWA so special. 💕

🕘 9 AM Tours:
• Nov. 19
• Dec. 17
• Jan. 7, 21, 28

🕔 5 PM Tours:
• Nov. 5
• Dec. 3 & 10
• Jan. 5 & 14

To schedule a tour, please contact Vicky Ramirez at vvservin@episd.org
or 915-236-4800.

We look forward to welcoming future Warriors! ⚔️🌸

🍎 YWA Food Drive for Families in Need!
We’re collecting canned, boxed, and shelf-stable items to support families affected by the government shutdown.

💪 Competition Alert! Each grade level will compete to see who donates the most — the winning class will earn a reward!

🏷️ Please label all donated items with your student’s grade level so they count toward the competition!

🗓️ Donations accepted through mid-November in Room C103.
Let’s come together to make a difference! ❤️

Friendly reminder to help support our students by completing the Local Income Verification Form by Friday, Oct. 31, to help ensure our schools continue to receive important Title I funding.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.episd.org/page/localincomeverificationform

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Thanks to the quick thinking of teacher and coach Job Gracia, a student’s life was recently saved at Young Women’s STEAM Prep Academy.

When a student began choking, she didn’t display the typical signs of distress, but Coach Gracia recognized the warning sounds and quickly performed the Heimlich maneuver, dislodging a lollipop. We are so grateful for Coach Gracia’s swift action in protecting one of our Lady Warriors. 💗

With Halloween 🎃 approaching, please remind students to enjoy their treats safely and teach them the universal sign for choking, hands clutching the throat, so they can quickly alert others in an emergency. 🚨

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Join us at the El Paso ISD Special Education Job Fair! 🌟

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to support our students through the following roles:
✅ SPED Teachers
✅ SPED Paraprofessionals
✅ SPED Substitutes

⏰ 3–6 p.m.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 6
📍 Professional Development Center | 6500 Boeing Dr

Don't forget to bring your resume and be ready to interview! 🙌

Explore our vacancies and apply today! ➡️ episd.org/jobs

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🔬✨ YWA’s First Annual STEM Project Fair! ✨🔬

Join us on Thursday, November 20th from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the YWA Gym for our STEM Project Fair!
All YWA students are required to participate. Project guidelines and deadlines are posted in Schoology.

🗓️ Important Dates:
🧪 STEM Fair projects and tri-fold boards are due Thursday, November 13th.
📦 Boards will be provided to students the week of November 3rd.

For questions, please contact Mr. Renteria, Ms. Aranda, or Dr. Plaza.
Let’s celebrate innovation, creativity, and the power of STEM!

REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE TOMORROW🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Oct. 31. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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🌟 HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟

Don’t miss the final day of our Superintendent Search Community Meetings! ✅ We’re inviting the entire El Paso ISD community to share their valuable input to help shape the leadership profile for our next superintendent.

🗓 Thursday, October 30
📍 1:30 p.m. at Polk Elementary
📍 5:30 p.m. at Don Haskins PK-8

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess

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Join us for today's Superintendent Search Community Meetings! 🌟

Be part of the conversation and help shape the leadership profile for our next superintendent. ✅

🗓 Wednesday, October 29
📍 1:30 p.m. at Whitaker Elementary
📍 5:30 p.m. at Bobby Joe Hill PK-8

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess

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Good Evening YWA Parents & Students in grades 6-8th, This is a reminder that we have PSAT testing tomorrow morning. Please charge your laptop tonight so that it is fully charged and ready to go for testing. Also, please make sure to check your email (or the room locators posted) to see what room you will be testing in. You will report directly to your testing room tomorrow morning, not to 5th period. Get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast in the morning! See you tomorrow, Warriors!

Students from the Young Women's STEAM Prep Academy had the exciting opportunity to meet with Congresswoman Veronica Escobar 🇺🇸, who shared her personal journey in public service and encouraged our students to pursue their dreams. 🌟

The event also brought our Lady Warriors together with students from Ysleta ISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy, creating an empowering space for collaboration, connection, and shared inspiration.

Thank you, Congresswoman Escobar, for reminding our students of the lasting impact of education, leadership, and service. ✅

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🌯🥧 Double the Flavor, Double the Fundraising Fun!

Join us on Wednesday, October 29th, and show your support for our amazing YWA programs!

🌯 Chipotle Fundraiser
📍 10771 Gateway South Blvd
🕓 4:00–8:00 PM
💰 25% of sales benefit the YWA Starlights National Honor Society!
Order online using code EMA3WL4 or show the flyer in-store.

🥧 Village Inn Fundraiser
📍 2929 N. Mesa St.
🕓 4:00–10:00 PM
💰 25% of sales benefit our YWA Drumline Boosters!
Enjoy a FREE slice of pie with your entrée purchase!

Let’s make it a night of good food and great community support for YWA! 🖤

HAPPENING TODAY: Superintendent Search Community Meeting

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees invites you to be part of the search for our next superintendent. ✅

Join us for today’s community meetings and help shape the future of our district:
🗓 Tuesday, October 28
📍 1:30 p.m. at Guillen MS
📍 5:30 p.m. at Hartley PK-8

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess

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Lights. Camera. Action! 📽️🌟

The deadline for in-competition entries for the 2026 El Paso ISD Student Film Festival is tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025. ✅

We are so excited to see what our talented students produce! 🙌

Fill out the interest form ➡️ https://forms.office.com/r/nerrrkeZ6r

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Join us for a hands-on nutrition workshop led by a Common Threads chef instructor! Caregivers will learn about the 4 P’s: Portion Size, Preparation, Paint Your Plate with Color, and Participation, along with a cooking demonstration and interactive activities. 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM 📍 Location: Young Women’s STEAM & Research Preparatory Academy (Room Theater) 🎁 Participants will receive: • Cooking For Life Handbook • Nutrition support & resources • Produce boxes for the first 10 families to pre-register ✅ Register here: https://forms.gle/3cwepce7Kp5eadGv8 For more information, please contact Vicky Ramirez at vvservin@episd.org or 915-236-4800. We hope to see you there.

Friday is Character Dress-Up and an Early Release Day for students! Join the fun by dressing up as your favorite character! Please remember: • Choose school-appropriate characters. • No excessive face paint, masks, or accessories are allowed. Let’s celebrate creativity while keeping it fun and respectful! Friday is also an early release day for students at 12:30pm-buses will run their routes beginning at 12:30pm and lunch will be served!

🌟EARLY RELEASE NEXT WEEK🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Oct. 31. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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Get ready for a wildly creative weekend at Boo at the Zoo! 🎃🐾

Join us at the El Paso Zoo to see our students’ amazing Furry & Feathered Art History Exhibit. 👨‍🎨👩‍🎨🎨

📆 October 25-26
⏰ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
📍4001 E. Paisano

Can’t make it this weekend? The artwork will be on display through Dec. 2025! 🌟

Thank you to the El Paso Zoo for partnering with us and showcasing our students’ incredible talent! ❤️

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Art_1025

Boo at the Zoo Info ➡️ www.elpasozoo.org/experiences/boo-at-the-zoo/

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