From the Principal's Desk
Spring 2018
2017-2018 Game On! Learning is Winning!
I can't believe we are in the 4th nine weeks of school! Our Wildcats are growing each day, and I have no doubt in my mind that we will end this school year just as successful as previous years. We are so proud of our students for showing a "Growth Mindset" by not giving up when something is challenging, working hard, and giving their absolute best every day.
As always, we appreciate your unyielding support for our school, and we thank you for assisting us with providing the best possible education to our brilliant students!
Sincerely,
Brian Gibson, Principal
William C. Velasquez Elementary
Information/Reminders
Pre-K/Kinder Round-Up
We are looking for 5 & 6-Year-old students for Kindergarten Round Up. Registration will be held the week of April 23rd- April 27th daily from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Evening registration will be held on Thursday, April 26th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Please see attached flyer.)
Public School Volunteer Appreciation Week April 16th - 20th
Congratulations to Hope Frohbieter for being named the Velasquez Volunteer of the Year!
We will be honoring all of our Velasquez volunteers at our annual VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) breakfast in the library Tuesday, April 17th at 8:00 a.m.
The Velasquez Parent-Teacher Organization
Our Parent Teacher Organization plays an important role in supporting our school.
The Velasquez PTO helps our school in many ways such as: sponsoring teachers for training at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA, holding successful fundraisers to support our academic programs, funding student field trips, sponsoring staff luncheons/back to school activities, and coordinating volunteer opportunities for parents.
PTO board elections will take place this month at the April meeting, and we are currently looking for parents who are interested in joining the PTO board for the 2018-2019 school year! The parent-teacher organization is a great support to our school, and we would like to welcome all eager parents to become a part of the organization. Our next PTO meeting is Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 p.m. in the library.
Muffins with Mom - Friday, May 11th
Velasquez and LCISD Food Services would like to invite you to a "Muffins with Mom" gathering on May 11, 2018, in the school cafeteria that will begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 7:25 a.m. Breakfast will include (1) free meal per student consisting of a blueberry muffin, fresh fruit juice, and a milk. Additional visitors will be charged $2.25.
2nd Round of STAAR Testing
May 14 - May 16th (Please see attached letter.)
End of the School Year Activities
End of the Year Classroom Parties - Thursday, June 7th
End of the year classroom parties for all students will be held on the last day of school Thursday, June 7th. As always, parents are welcome to attend classroom parties. Siblings or former VES students aren't allowed to attend classroom parties. Please note the classroom party times below.
- K - 5th 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Pre-K A.M. 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Pre-K P.M. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Pegasus/PPCD A.M. and P.M. Splash Day/End of the Year Party - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
2017-2018 Awards Day Ceremonies
Tuesday, June 5th - End of the year award ceremonies for Kindergarten and 5th-grade students will be held in the gym.
Kindergarten - 8:00 a.m.
5th grade - 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 6th - ** Please note, end of the year award ceremonies for students in PK, and 1st -4th grade will be in their homeroom classroom.** Seating is extremely limited to the number of student chairs in the class. Due to capacity, please do not bring siblings.
PK AM - 8:00 a.m.
PK PM - 12:00 p.m.
1st grade - 8:30 a.m.
2nd grade - 9:30 a.m.
3rd grade - 10:30 a.m.
4th grade - 12:30 p.m.
William C. Velasquez Elementary
Website: velasquez.lcisd.org
Location: 402 Macek Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-2600
Facebook: facebook.com/VelasquezES
Twitter: @VelasquezElem