Leopard Newsletter
Alice D. Contreras Elementary Monthly Update
October 2022

Vision: Inspire ALL students to become life long learners that positively impact their world.
Mission: Create a learning community where we DREAM big, BELIEVE in ourselves and ACHIEVE greatness.
TEA Accountability Rating


3 Big Rocks- Areas of Focus

Arrival
Arrival: Front middle door and cafeteria doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Classes start at 7:50 a.m.
For the safety of all, please drop off students via our drop off care line. DO NOT PARK and walk in between cars.
In an effort to create a speedy car line process we ask that you have your student(s) ready to get off the vehicle:
- Have them practice how to open their own door.
- Make sure all electronic devices are put up before they get closer to the entrance door.
- Remind students to return your phone before getting off the car.
- All food should be ready-to-go.
- Have students' school gear ready (backpack, Chromebook, sweater/ jacket for cooler weather).
Students can get breakfast in the cafeteria and when they enter the middle front door.
Teachers begin their lesson at 7:50 a.m. Please make sure your students arrive on time.
Office does not accept any type of deliveries after 10:00 am. Every delivery must have student and teacher name.
Dismissal
Dismissal: School ends at 2:30 p.m. for Pre-k and 3:20 p.m. for Kinder-5th grade
For the safety of all, please pick up students via our pick up care line. DO NOT PARK and walk in between cars.
- Please do NOT be on your phone while waiting in the pick line as this is a safety concern.
- Please have a sheet with your student(s) and teacher's name(s) on windshield for a quicker dismissal.
- Kinder, 1st, Mr. Rodriguez and Mrs. Villalobos along with all their older siblings will dismiss through the FRONT of the school (Lubbock Ave).
- Students in 3rd, 4th, 5th that ride individually will dismiss through the CAFETERIA (W. Bolt St)
- Students in Mrs. Garza and Ms. Aguilar that ride individually or with any 3rd, 4rd, 5th grader will dismiss through the CAFETERIA (W. Bolt St).
- For early dismissal you must bring your ID or we will not be able to release the student.
- If your student will be walking home you must send something in writing to let us know. "Walkers" would need to keep this status ALL year long, there will only be changes under special circumstances were parent will need to talk to Principal about. Parents are to wait by tree in front of school on Lubbock Ave. For the safety of all, please DO NOT CROSS IN BETWEEN CARS. A staff member will bring your "walker" student(s) to you.
No early dismissal after 2:00 p.m. for Pre-k
No early dismissal after 2:45 p.m. for K-5th
Volunteers Needed
https://www.fwisd.org/Page/360
Once you have completed the form and background check is done, your teacher can check the status and deliver all event details.
Communication
If you have any questions regarding classroom procedures, events and other matters, please contact your child's teacher/s FIRST. You may contact them via e-mail, or any number provided to you by them.
Facebook: Alice Contreras Elementary School
Instagram: @AContrerasFWISD
Twitter: @AContrerasFWISD
Website: fwisd.org/alicecontreras
Other ways teachers can communicate through are; parent blackboard, google classroom, e-mail, or feel free to call the school 817-814-7800. You can ask your teacher if they are using Class Dojo, SeeSaw or any other app.
Parent Classes/ Information
SLQSaturday Learning Quest is back! Program hours for students are from 8am - 2pm Parent Academy hours are from 8am - 10am Saturday, October 15, 2022 Saturday, October 29, 2022 Saturday, November 12, 2022 Saturday, December 3, 2022 Saturday, January 7, 2023
Saturday, January 21, 2023 Saturday, February 11, 2023 Saturday, February 25, 2023 Saturday, March 4, 2023 Saturday, April 1, 2023 Saturday, April 22, 2023 Saturday, May 6, 2023 | Parent Academy Classes will be offered to ALL adults from 8:00am to 10:00am, at Alice Contreras on the same dates we have Saturday Learning Quest. Ms. Estrada will be hosting the Spanish classes and Mrs. Shadow the English classes. We will have raffles. | All Pro Dad Scan the QR code to join our All Pro Dad Chapter group. Our Next Chapter will be October 21st. |
SLQ
Saturday Learning Quest is back!
Program hours for students are from 8am - 2pm
Parent Academy hours are from 8am - 10am
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Parent Academy
Message from our Administrators
Mrs.CortesRangel- Principal ADC families, Here we are entering a new month with new goals! Once again I want to thank you all for your support. I ask that you continue supporting our school community by being active participants in your child's education. Please take some time to ask your child about their day, what they are learning, how they are progressing with their goals, and ensure they are reading every day. I also hope to see you all during our upcoming family events such as our Math and Science Night at the Museum, All Pro Dads sessions, Leopard News Meetings, PTO meetings, Book Character Parade and Football games. As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions to help us improve. | Mrs. Arriola- Assistant PrincipalHello ADC families, We just had our first Attendance Assembly. It was great seeing our students/teachers celebrate each other. Our Goal as a campus is to have at least 96% of attendance each six weeks. This is an increase from last years percent which was 91%. Another goal is to reduce the tardies we have each day. Please remember that school begins at 7:50 am. We will begin sending updates with the % of students present. I ask that you please help us achieve these goals. Please let me know if you have any questions. |
Mrs.CortesRangel- Principal
Here we are entering a new month with new goals! Once again I want to thank you all for your support. I ask that you continue supporting our school community by being active participants in your child's education. Please take some time to ask your child about their day, what they are learning, how they are progressing with their goals, and ensure they are reading every day.
I also hope to see you all during our upcoming family events such as our Math and Science Night at the Museum, All Pro Dads sessions, Leopard News Meetings, PTO meetings, Book Character Parade and Football games.
As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions to help us improve.
Mrs. Arriola- Assistant Principal
Hello ADC families,
We just had our first Attendance Assembly. It was great seeing our students/teachers celebrate each other.
Our Goal as a campus is to have at least 96% of attendance each six weeks. This is an increase from last years percent which was 91%. Another goal is to reduce the tardies we have each day. Please remember that school begins at 7:50 am.
We will begin sending updates with the % of students present. I ask that you please help us achieve these goals.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Important notes to always keep in mind:
Attendance- If your student is absent more than two consecutive days you will need to bring a doctor's note in order to excuse the absences, if it is only one or two days you may handwrite a note and send it to their teacher, the teacher will then take it to the front office.
*If your student has 3+ unexcused absences you will receive and email from the principals!
Deliveries- Office does not accept any type of deliveries after 10:00 am. All deliveries must have student and teacher name.
Kona Ice Days- Please send exact change ($3, $4, $5, $6), office will not take money after 10:00 a.m.
Lunch- We ask that you please send lunch in the morning as you're dropping off your student(s). Lunch needs to be labeled with student & teacher name.
Out of Uniform- For all our "no uniform" days please make sure it is school appropriate clothing.
Picture Day: Please send exact change in the Lifetouch envelope on picture day. Office will not accept money after 9:00 a.m. You could also place your order online, as the day approaches we will send flyers with more info.
calendar/ Events

Exciting things happening at ADC!

All Pro Dad
Special moments captured! Our Leopards and their Dads/Father Figures bonded during our First All Pro Dads Event! | Breakfast Time! Our Leopards enjoyed eating breakfast as they engaged in our first lesson. Topic: Positivity | Positivity! Mr. Jesus (a father) engaged in an activity to showcase how important it is to be/stay positive. |
Special moments captured!
Breakfast Time!
Family Data Nights

Football
Proud of our Leopards! Our Leopards show up to each game and do their best! | Thank you Coaches! Thank you to our coaches: Mr. Mendez, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Silos and Mr. Oliver. | Come Cheer them on! We hope to see you at our Football games! |
Hispanic Heritage Month
Our Leopards have enjoyed learning about Hispanic Heritage Month!
PTO
E-mail; delmadominguez52@gmail.com
School Ph; 817-814-7800.
Progress Reports/ Report Cards
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https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2588
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Lunch menu
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About Us
Distinction Designations:
- ELA/Reading
- Comparative Academic Growth
- Postsecondary Readiness
- Comparative Closing the Gaps