Young Women's STEAM Academy

EARLY RELEASE NEXT FRIDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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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Join Our Healthy Living Classes! ✅

Discover new hobbies, learn new skills, or start a fun workout routine at no cost for all El Paso ISD employees! 🌟🎨📖💪

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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Dear Parents, Thank you to those of you who joined us this evening for our STEM Challenge Parent Q&A session. We will be extending the project deadline to November 19th. At that time, students must submit their poster board along with their demo/model or product to their science teacher. Students who submit their project on-time, tomorrow Nov. 13th, will receive extra credit. Please make sure to coach your student to communicate with their teacher if they are experiencing any challenges within their group, especially if other members are not participating fully or contributing to the project. As a reminder, students will complete peer evaluations, and grades will reflect each student’s individual contribution. Although this is a group project, every student is responsible for their assigned part. Thank you again for your support and feedback. We look forward to reviewing the final presentations on November 20th.

⚡🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK TO THE FUTURE 5K 🏃‍♂️⚡

The El Paso ISD Education Foundation invites you to a fun, family-friendly morning of fitness and community — all to support our students’ success! 🌟

⏰ 8 a.m. start
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
📍 Burges High School | 7800 Edgemere Blvd.

Registration Fees:
5K Run – $25 | 1-Mile Walk – $20

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25

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We are excited to invite you to a STEM Challenge Workshop & Q&A Session for students and parents on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:00 PM in B100. Join us to learn more about the challenge, ask questions, and receive support to help your student succeed! Your feedback matters—and we’re responding! Join us in B100!

Come cheer on our YWA Basketball Teams as they take on the Wildcats today at Fabens High School! 🏀 9th Grade: 4:30 PM 🏀 JV: 6:00 PM 🏀 Varsity: 7:30 PM Let’s go, Warriors! 💪💜 Good luck! Go get-em!

Happy Veterans Day, El Paso ISD community! 🇺🇸

We honor and thank all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country.

We’re incredibly proud of our El Paso ISD JROTC cadets and their instructors for paying tribute to our veterans as they marched in the 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade! 👏

More photos from Veterans Day celebrations across El Paso ISD ➡️ bit.ly/VeteransDay_2025

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🌟🏆 PRINCIPAL ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE 🏆🌟

Principals, students, and staff across the district went all out with fun and creative ways to boost attendance, and now YOU 🫵 get to crown the champion! 🙌

🗳️ Vote for your favorite finalist here! ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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REMINDER: El Paso ISD will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

Regular school and office hours will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12. ✅

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

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Dear YWA Families,
Please note a schedule change:
Our Pumpkin Pie & Progress (Coffee with the Principal) has been moved to Monday, November 17 due to our Veterans Day celebration!

Here’s what’s happening this week:
🇺🇸 Monday, November 10
-Dress-Up Day: Students may wear red, white, and blue in honor of Veterans Day!
Any combination of these colors (shirts, dresses, accessories) is fine — but no torn jeans.
-Students who do not participate must wear their regular school uniform.
Veterans Day Celebration: Join us at 8:30 a.m. at the flagpole for a special ceremony honoring our veterans.
-We’ll also host a Veterans Breakfast. RSVP is now closed, but all families are welcome to attend the ceremony!

Tuesday, November 11
🎖️ No School — In honor of Veterans Day!

Wednesday, November 12
🏃‍♀️ 6th Grade Intramural Cross Country Meet at Bowie High School – 4:30 p.m.
🏐 MS Volleyball B Team plays at Navarrete MS – 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 13
🏅 Support our MS Cross Country Team at Magoffin – 3:45 p.m.

Friday, November 14
🦃 Thanksgiving Lunch – Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for families to find seats and wait for students.
💃 Fall Dance – 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
-Tickets will be sold during breakfast and lunch.
-Concessions available!

Saturday, November 15
🏐 YWA MS Volleyball HOME Game – Come out and support our teams!
🧠 TSIA2 Testing (Grades 9–12) – See Mrs. Conner for details.
🥁 Drumline performing at the International Run – Southwest Ballpark, 8:00 a.m.

Monday, November 17
🥧 Pumpkin Pie & Progress (Coffee with the Principal) – Join Dr. Ontiveros for coffee, conversation, and celebration!

Have a great week!

REMINDER! Join us for YWA’s 5th Annual Fall Festival tomorrow, Saturday, November 8th, from 12 PM – 4 PM at 2231 Arizona Ave. Tickets are available on schoolcashonline.com!

Bring your family and friends, you won’t want to miss it! 🍁✨

Join us as we honor our heroes! 💙
Our Veterans Day Celebration will be held on Monday, November 10th at 8:30 AM at the flagpole, followed by breakfast in the cafeteria.

Students are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to show appreciation.
(Jeans allowed only if wearing these colors — full uniform otherwise.)

There will be no school Tuesday, November 11th.
Let’s show our Warrior pride and gratitude to our veterans! ❤️🤍💙

Parents, This is reminder of our 8th Grade parent/student meeting tomorrow, 11/6 at 5:30pm, to review/select your student's high school program/pathway.. Tomorrow is also our picture day! All students must be in uniform. This picture will go in the yearbook! Have a great rest of your night! Dr. Ontiveros

🌟 HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🌟

Join us at the El Paso ISD Special Education Job Fair! 📚 Don't forget to bring your resume and be ready to interview. ✅

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

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

Learn more about the job fair ➡️ bit.ly/Jobs_1030

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El Paso ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🌟 We salute our veterans for their service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

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

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*Correction!
FALL FESTIVAL is SATURDAY- November 8th, 12pm to 4pm!

Dear YWA Families,

Here are a few important reminders for this week:
1️⃣ Campus Visitors – Tomorrow
We will be hosting visitors on campus. Please ensure all students are in formal uniform. If you need uniform assistance, please email Dr. Ontiveros at ccontive@episd.org.
2️⃣ Picture Day – Thursday, November 6th
All students (middle & high) must be in uniform for pictures. This photo will be used in the yearbook. High school students are required to wear the formal uniform for pictures but may change into their College Day attire afterward.
3️⃣ HB5 Night – Thursday, November 6th- 5:30–7:00 PM (Gym). This event is mandatory for all 8th grade students and parents. Grades 6th and 7th are welcome to attend to learn more about our high school programs and pathways!
4️⃣ Thanksgiving Luncheon – November 14th, 11:30am to 1:00pm. Students eat free! Adult tickets: $9 (available for purchase on School Cash Online).
5️⃣ Fall Festival – Friday, November 8th, 12:00–4:00 PM. Join us for a fun afternoon of games, food, and activities! Purchase tickets on school cash online.com
6️⃣ Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10th at 8:30am. All Veterans welcome!
****NO SCHOOL on Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11th.
7️⃣ Attendance Challenge Happening NOW! The middle school class with the highest attendance will earn a Free Dress Day! The high school grade level with the highest attendance will enjoy an extended lunch! Encourage your Warrior to be at school every day!

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our YWA community!

November is Military Family Appreciation Month! 🌟

We’re proud to support more than 8,000 military-connected students and their families across El Paso ISD. ❤️ Thank you for being part of our community! 🙌

Learn more about our military support ➡️ www.episd.org/o/episd/page/military-engagement

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Thank you to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) for recognizing Bowie High School, Douglass Elementary, EPISD Community Schools, and the Young Women’s STEAM Academy during the Community Partnership Appreciation event! 💙🧡

We’re proud to work together to support student success and strengthen our El Paso community. 🌟

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REMINDER!
Dear Parents/Guardians of Warrior 7th graders:
Our school will do spinal screenings this Tuesday-Friday, November 4th – 7th.
Texas State law requires that schools must screen students for abnormal spinal curvature in accordance with the following schedule:
• Girls will be screened two times, once at age 10 (or fall semester of grade 5) and again at age 12 (or fall semester of grade 7).
I will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis. Catching a spinal problem early can make the treatment much easier. Not treating spinal problems can lead to serious health problems. The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child’s back from multiple angles while she stands and bends forward.
Important Recommendations:
· Girls should wear a thin tank top or a sports bra underneath their shirt on exam day. If girls are wearing a sports bra underneath their shirt, it is recommended to lift the back of their shirts in order to better see the entire spine. I will try to screen the majority of girls during PE class.
The school will send you a letter if your child does not pass the screening. The letter will tell you how to follow up with a doctor. This screening is not a medical exam. Your child still needs to see a doctor for checkups. If you do not wish to have your child screened for religious reasons, you must submit an exemption to the school by 8am of scheduled screening day.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact me at ajjensen@episd.org or by phone at (915)236-4809 with any questions or if your student has already been diagnosed with scoliosis.