Cougar Cub Nation!
February 3, 2023
Happy Friday, Cougar Family!
Principal's Message
Greetings Cougar Nation!
This week we celebrated 100 days of learning in school on Monday! Students and staff came to school wearing their color outfits and 100th day of school shirts. We enjoyed watching the excitement of the students in the 100th day parade where students celebrated their social and academic achievement.
There are two weeks left in the 4th 6 weeks. Progress reports were sent out last week. This is a good time to review the grades with your child and discuss academic needs. Visit with your child’s teacher regarding questions regarding your students academic goals. We will continue to host afternoon tutorials Monday - Thursday each week. We will not have Saturday Academy this weekend. Our next Saturday Academy is scheduled for February 25, 2023.
In appreciation of our school counselor, Ms. Aguayo, we will be celebrating National School Counseling Week from February 6-10, 2023.
Students started their monthly Istation Assessments this week. Istation testing will continue next week on Monday, February 6, 2023 and Tuesday February 7, 2023. We ask that you encourage your child to try their very best for these assessments. 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
Tony Gonzalez Elementary was named after Sgt. Antonio Gonzalez.
Mission and Vision Statements
Back to School Procedures
Oscar Munoz Magic Show
Bullying Presentation
Being mean
On purpose
Over and over again.
Students learned how to be a upstander and treat others kindly. They also learned about what they can do to help if they ever witness or experience bullying.
Grade Level Newsletters
Gifted and Talented Program
The last day to turn in parent nomination letters for consideration in the gifted and talented program was on January 26, 2023. Now, a committee will review the parental and teacher nomination and start the identification process for G/T program. A letter will be sent home once the committee has met notifying you and your child of their status in the process.
My child was nominated for the gifted and talented program, now what is the next step?
There is a three step process with gifted and talented program. The next step is the screening process. Now, students will have to take a series of assessments to help determine if they are eligible to be part of the G/T program.
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.
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 words. 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
Sat, Feb 4, 2023, 09:00 AM
National Play Outside Day
Sat, Feb 4, 2023, 08:00 AM
Istation Assessment Window Ends
Wed, Feb 8, 2023, 04:00 PM
Happy National Inventors' Day
Sat, Feb 11, 2023, 08:00 AM
Don't cry over spilled milk day
Sat, Feb 11, 2023, 08:00 AM
National Make a Friend Day
Sat, Feb 11, 2023, 08:00 AM
National Send a Card to a Friend Day
Fri, Feb 3, 2023, 08:00 AM
National School Counseling Week
Mon, Feb 6, 2023, 08:00 AM
Counselor Appreciation Week
Feb. 7, 2023- Super Hero Day
Feb. 8, 2023- Pajama Day
Feb. 9, 2023- College Day
Feb. 10, 2023- Game Day
Mon, Feb 6, 2023, 08:00 AM
Pride in Food Service Week
Mon, Feb 6, 2023, 08:00 AM
National Cancer Prevention Month
Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 08:00 AM
National Heart Month
Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 08:00 AM
American Heart Month
Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 08:00 AM
National Children's Dental Health Month
Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 08:00 AM
National Library Lovers' Month
Wed, Feb 15, 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