Cougar Cub Nation!
January 20, 2023
Happy Friday, Cougar Family!
Principal's Message
Greetings Cougar Nation!
This week we celebrated 90 days of school on Monday! We had our staff showing off in their 90’s themed attire! Stay connected on Class Dojo to find out what the 100 days of school theme will be. Moving forward we are focusing on connecting with parents to highlight your child’s success in Istation and in the classroom. We will also be turning to parents for support in moving our children up in Tiers.
We are in the middle of the 4th 6 weeks and will close out progress report grades this Friday. Check with your child to ensure all grades have been submitted. We will be sending out Progress Reports out Wednesday, January 25, 2022. We are hosting afternoon tutorials Monday - Thursday each week. Our next Saturday Academy will be on Saturday, from 9-12 pm.
The last day to turn in parent nomination letters for consideration in the gifted and talented program will be on January 26, 2023. A committee will review the parental nomination. A letter will be sent home once the committee has met notifying you and your child of their status in the process.
I ask that you access the Istation Platform as a parent and have your child login in at home to monitor their progress. You can find the link on our TGE homepage and A+ Parent / Student Portal or click on the button "Istation '' included in the S'more to log in. Our parental engagement can also assist you with gaining access.
I will continue to invite our parents to campus to assist with their children's academics, behavior and to volunteer as needed. We are in the process of completing our TGE Parental Volunteer Center! Contact Ms. A. Vega, SMISD Parental Engagement Specialist at 956-565-6308 or email at anavega@smisd.net for opportunities to help on our campus. There is a process we ask that you follow for these opportunities, and we look forward to seeing you here.
Please note, our campus opens at 7:00 am to our students and staff. Do not drop off your child before then as we may not have personnel on campus at that time. School begins at 7:45 am, with your child being given a nutritious breakfast in the classroom and our day ends at 3:30 pm. We ask that your child stay through the entire day. Attendance is a critical part of your child's commitment to academic excellence, and we appreciate your commitment.
Keep in mind that our children's attendance is important. However, if your child is exhibiting any flu-like system, keep them home, contact our front office and reach out to your child's teacher through Class Dojo for work. You can come by and pick them up.
Warmest regards,
Principal Camacho
Tony Gonzalez Elementary
“I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.”
— Juansen Dizon
Class Dojo
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Sgt. Antonio Gonzalez
Mission and Vision Statements
Back to School Procedures
Grade Level Newsletters
Gifted and Talented Program
The last day to turn in parent nomination letters for consideration in the gifted and talented program will be on January 26, 2023. A committee will review the parental nomination. A letter will be sent home once the committee has met notifying you and your child of their status in the process.
Gifted and Talented traits
Click on the following photographs to see the traits that gifted and talented students exhibit. You can also click on the buttons to visit the National Association for Gifted Children website to find out more information about the Gifted and Talented program.
How can I nominate my child?
Nomination letters have been sent out. If you think that your child can be part of the gifted and talented program, please refer your child by filling out the nomination letters and turning it in to your child's teacher. The last day to nominate and turn in the G/T nomination letters will be on January 26, 2023.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves a difficulty in learning how to read, write, or spell despite the instruction, the knowledge, and the sociocultural factors. Characteristics of dyslexia are: difficulty reading words in isolation, difficulty in accurately decoding unfamiliar words, difficulty with oral reading, and difficulty spelling. If you suspect your child may have dyslexia, you can contact your child's teacher or campus councilor.
Special Education Program
The special education program, which serves students with mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral disabilities, is designed to help students reach their academic goals. At TGE, special education teachers work as a team with regular education teachers to ensure that each student enrolled in the program meets state expectations. Students, who meet criteria, will receive accommodations such as in class support, extra time to finish assignments, and many others. The special education program’s goal is to meet the unique needs of a child with disabilities. We currently have three settings which include inclusion, life skills, and resource class. If you suspect that your child may have a disability impeding their learning and may benefit from the special education program, please contact your child’s campus and request information.
Upcoming Events
No Saturday Academy
There will be no Saturday Academy this Saturday.
Sat, Jan 21, 2023, 09:00 AM
Celebration of Life Day
Sun, Jan 22, 2023, 08:00 AM
International Day of Education
Tue, Jan 24, 2023, 08:00 AM
National Compliment Day
Tue, Jan 24, 2023, 08:00 AM
Global Belly Laugh Day
Tue, Jan 24, 2023, 08:00 AM
Gift and Talented Nomination Window Ends
Thu, Jan 26, 2023, 04:00 PM
Progress Reports
Wed, Jan 25, 2023, 04:00 PM
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Fri, Jan 27, 2023, 08:30 AM
National Healthy Weight Week
Tue, Jan 24, 2023, 08:00 AM
100th Day of School
Each grade level will dress in a color:
Pre-kinder- yellow
Kinder- green
1st grade- blue
2nd Grade- aqua
3rd grade- purple
4th grade- orange
5th grade- red
Mon, Jan 30, 2023, 08:00 AM
World Health Esteem Month
Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 08:00 AM
Online Platforms
Renaissance Learning
Myon
Resources
Tony Gonzalez Elementary
Website: https://www.smisd.net/
Location: 11142 Military Highway, Santa Maria, TX 78592, USA
Phone: (956) 565-5348