Hector P. Garcia
NOVEMBER 2021
Principal's Message - Mrs. Christian
October flew by so quickly, and the Holiday Season is almost upon us! We have a lot of learning and activities planned for this month and next. Please be sure to check out the calendar at the bottom of this newsletter for important dates!
The Fall Festival was a great success! Thank you all for attending and supporting Garcia. I personally enjoyed having the opportunity to meet so many families. We raised enough money to begin purchasing some much needed books for our K-2 classrooms, as well as some math materials for K-5. There will be another fundraiser in the spring to raise funds for more math materials and classroom books for 3rd-5th grade.
Common Assessments are happening all over campus this week, and we are anxious to see what our students have learned, and what areas we need to work on to get them ready for the next grade level. Please help us by ensuring your student gets a good night's sleep each night. Encourage them to do their best, but NOT TO WORRY! These assessments are not intended to be negative in any way. They are a measure of growth and help teachers make a plan for the future. All we ask is for students to do their best.
Reports cards will be coming out next Thursday, November 18th. You can access your child's report card on Skyward. If you need any assistance, please call the school office, and we can help you access those.
As always, if there is anything I can do to support you and your students, please feel free to contact me. I wish you all a blessed Thanksgiving!
On behalf of our most precious gifts,
Courtney Christian
Proud Garcia Principal
GREAT JOB MR. MIDDLEBROOK!!
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Dates to Remember!
November
17: CAC Field Trip K-2 (Lucas Miller) @ 10:15-11:30- CANCELLED
17: End of Grading Period
18: Report Cards
22-26: Thanksgiving Break
29- through Dec. 11th - 4th grade "Learn to Swim" Program
December
1: Picture with Santa
9: Band/Choir visit from Lamar (5th grade)
10: Picture Retakes
14: Christmas Concert (K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd) 6:00 PM
17: End of Grading Period
17: Christmas Parties and Student Early Release
20-31: Christmas Break
January
3: Student holiday/District PD
17: Holiday
26: CAC Field Trip K-2 (Margaret Clauder) @ 10:15-11:30
February
Honor Choir Dates (1, 3, 8, 15, 17, 22, 24)
14: Valentine Parties 2:15
14-18: Stand Alone STAAR Field Test
18: End of Grading Period
18: Black History Month Assembly during school
18: Graduation Pictures Kindergarten & 5th Grade
21: Student holiday/Campus PD & Workday
March
6: Math & Science Night 5:30-7:00 PM
14-18: Spring Break
April
12: 4th/5th grade Music Concert 6:00 PM
13: Individual & Class Pictures
14: End of Grading Period
14: Little Wildcat Relays (5th grade)
15: Holiday
18: Student holiday/Campus PD & Workday
May
5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Recorder Concert (3rd grade) 5:30-7:00
10-20: STAAR Testing
26: Last day for Students/Early Release
27: Campus PD/Workday
30: Holiday
Hector P. Garcia Elementary
Email: Courtney.Christian@tisd.org
Website: https://garcia.tisd.org/
Location: 2525 Lavendusky Drive, Temple, TX, USA
Phone: 254-215-6100
Facebook: facebook.com/HectorPGarciaElementary
Twitter: @HPGarciaTISD