Cactus Trails Tribune
Every scholar, every day! July 2023
A Message from Leslie Thomas, Principal
Welcome back parents and scholars!
Welcome to all our new and returning families to CTE! My name is, Leslie Thomas, proud principal of Cactus Trails Elementary! We are happy to have all our little diamondbacks back and can't wait to see everyone again. We had a very successful 2022-2023 school year- opening up with our TEA "A" rating! We celebrated many scholar successes throughout the year and look forward to having an even better 2023-2024 school year!
A little CTE history:
In 2019 we opened with the belief system that as educators we will build the collaborative culture of a Professional Learning Community. Through these learning communities, we will give our students the opportunity to master the necessary knowledge and skills, build positive character and scholarly habits, and encourage critical thinking and collaboration. We utilize the following in our daily practice:
· Balanced Literacy
· Guided Math
· Writer’s Workshop
· AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
· Differentiated Instruction
· Gifted and Talented
· Transitional Early Exit Bilingual
· Fundamental Five
· Rise and Shine Intervention Time
· Integrated Technology
· Response to Intervention
Extracurricular Activities offered:
- Volunteer Sports Program
- SWAT team (Broadcast / media)
- Cheerleading
- Breakfast Club
- Robotics
- UIL
- Bluebonnet Reading Program
- Safety Patrols
- Destination Imagination
- Latino Family Literacy
- Student council
- National Elementary Honor Society
Safe and Supportive Learning Environment:
· PBIS Framework (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)
· Campus Security and School Resource Officer
· Security Cameras
· Hall Pass Security Check-In System
· WHO Program
· Communities In Schools
· School -Wide Guidance and Counseling Program
· Campus cross guards and monitors
· Emergency Operation Plan
· SEL (Social and Emotional Learning)
We are excited to be opening our 5th year at CTE. We have a beautiful school with excellent scholars, staff and community. We look forward to continue to have our family nights and community partnerships this year. Should you have any questions please call the campus and we will do our best to assist you. Please make sure to check our campus web page frequently at sisd.net/cactustrailses as important information is posted there. Currently our district webpages are undergoing construction, so there may be a small delay in the postings. You can also follow me on Twitter @CTrails_ES to keep updated and informed. Let's have a CACTASTIC year! We will have our annual teacher meet and greet on July 27th. Uniform shirts will be on sale then (cash only please). We will see everyone back on July 31st!
Cactus Hugs & Hisses,
Leslie Thomas
Proud D-Back Principal
First Day Attendance Procedures
2023-2024 School Bell and Lunch Schedule
CTE uniform policy-Monday updated
Drop off-pick up Parking Lot Map
Parent Volunteers
SOCORRO ISD 2023-2024 ONLINE MEAL APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
Campus Supply Lists- can be found at the link below:
2023-2024 Vision / Theme: #CactusMakesPerfect"
Campus Administration
Leslie Thomas, Principal
Nancy Guereque, Assistant Principal
Monica Hernando, Assistant Principal
CACTUS TRAILS MISSION AND VISION
Cactus Trails Mission: Every Scholar, Every Day!
Cactus Trails Vision: Cactus Makes Perfect
About Us
Email: cthoma@sisd.net
Website: sisd.net/cactustrailses
Location: 14701 Ralph Seitsinger, El Paso, TX, USA
Phone: (915) 938-2600
Twitter: @CTrails_ES