A note from Mrs. Poole: Panther Families! As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13. We look forward to welcoming our parents and families to campus on Tuesday, October 13, for Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child's teacher, celebrate progress, and discuss ways to support your child's continued success.
🍬 Candy Donation Contest Winners! 🍬 Thank you to all our families for supporting our candy donation drive! We appreciate your generosity and are excited to announce our top three grade-level winners: 🥇 1st Place: 2nd Grade – 4,190 pieces of candy
🥈 2nd Place: Kindergarten – 4,014 pieces of candy 🥉 3rd Place: 4th Grade – 2,235 pieces of candy Congratulations to our winning grade levels, and a huge thank-you to all our Panther families who contributed and helped make this a success!
Enjoy your weekend, stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming our Panthers back on Wednesday, October 14! Our next parent engagement event is our PTA's Trunk or Treat Fall fest on October 16 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. See the flyer below. We hope to see you all there! To help you plan ahead, we have several more family engagement opportunities coming up this semester: -Thurs, Oct 22 - Coffee & Convo - 7:30am-8:30am (Topic = Home Access Center, how to log in to view report cards) -Thurs, Nov 5 - Family Multicultural Night - 5:30-7:00pm - see flyer below -Mon, Nov 16 - Family STEM Day - Come by to see your child's STEM learning in action - times tbd
-Fri, Dec 18 - Classroom Winter Parties - 9-9:45 Grades PK-2; 10:00 - 10:45 Grades 3-5 |
October
Oct 12 & 13 - No School! Fri. Oct. 16- Last day of the first grading period Fri. Oct 16 - PTA's Trunk or Treat - more information coming! Tues. Oct. 20 - Fall Pictures Thurs. Oct 22 - Coffee & Convo for parents, 7:30am-8:30am November Mon. Nov 16 - STEM Parent Visit Day (come visit and see STEM in action in the classrooms!) Times will be sent out in the Oct 12th Newsletter. Nov 23 - 27th - Thanksgiving Break December
Dec. 14 - 18 - PTA's Holiday Shoppe Dec. 18 - Classroom Winter Parties (times tbd) |
Reminder for Arrival Procedures:
•Students may not be dropped off before 7:15. The building opens promptly at 7:15 for students; staff does not provide supervision prior to that time. Please do not drop off and leave until the staff opens the front doors for students. *If your student is a walker, please make sure they are not arriving before 7:15 unless you or a responsible adult is with them. *We have students being dropped off in the dark before 7:15, with no supervision - please stay with your child until we open the doors at 7:15.
•At 7:15, students may enter the building and go to the cafeteria if they want to eat breakfast, or the gym to line up with their grade level. •At 7:30 the first bell rings and teachers open their classroom doors to greet students.
•Visitors are not allowed in the building for arrival unless they have a scheduled meeting with a teacher or admin, or it is their child's first day of school. Our students are doing a great job walking independently to their classrooms!
We use a double drop-off lane in the morning to help keep traffic moving. If you prefer to walk your child to the front doors, please use a parking space and walk with your child to the crosswalk at the front drop-off line. We have a crossing guard (usually our counselor Mr. Guerin) to help everyone cross safely.
For safety, please do not allow children to walk through the parking lot by themselves. With cars entering, backing out, and moving through the drop-off lanes, even our older students need an adult with them when walking through the parking lot. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and ready to learn each morning! |
Students who are walkers are dismissed at the 3:00 bell. If you are meeting your child at the walker release area, please be there no later than the 3:00 bell. Adults picking up students that are car riders must have their student’s dismissal tag displayed on the rear view mirror or dashboard. No pictures will be allowed. Adults without a dismissal tag will be asked to park and take their driver’s license to the front desk to confirm they are an adult with permission to pick up the student(s) this is any adult listed as emergency contact. Once the last car in line has been called by 3:15 p.m., any adult arriving after 3:15 will need to come to the building with their car tag to pick up their child. Our staff members need to return to their classrooms to prepare for the next school day, and teacher contract hours end at 3:30 p.m. We appreciate your help in arriving on time and keeping our dismissal process running smoothly! |
TARDIES BEGIN AT 7:41am Learning begins at 7:40AM and we need our students in class every minute to reach their highest potential.
Phone calls and attendance intervention plans will begin to be implemented for families frequently arriving late or who have excessive absences. Thank you for your support and partnership in helping our students being ready to learn each day! Absence Notes:
Every student absence needs a note from parent/medical personnel and those notes are submitted via the following link https://forms.dentonisd.org/Forms/absence-note .That link can also be found on our Alexander Elementary website.(Go to Resources, then School Absence Note)
It is Texas Law that students attend school every day, and documentation is required when students do not attend school.
Contact our Attendance Clerk Arlene Gibson agibson3@dentonisd.org at 940-369-3500 with any questions about attendance and absence notes. |
If you are planning to come visit your child at lunch this year, we ask that you hold tight to the following expectations:
Make sure to sign in at the front office to receive a visitor's pass.
Enjoy time in the cafeteria only - for safety reasons, visitors may not walk through hallways during the school day if signed in for lunch. Only share food with your child to maintain health and safety for all students. You may also only sit with your child during the lunch period other students may not join. We will be dismissing parents five minutes before lunch ends due to clean up/line up. |
🎃🐾 FALL FESTIVAL IS FRIDAY 10/16! 🐾🎃 Join us Friday, October 16th from 5:30–7 PM for an evening of family fun!
FREE Trunk or Treat
$10 wristbands = UNLIMITED game play for festival games
**Every wristband purchase includes a coupon for a FREE Cane’s Kids Meal! 🎉
🌭 Hot dog meals
🧁 Baked goods
🍧 Kona Ice
🏰 Bounce houses, games & MORE!
🎟️ Skip the line and PRE-ORDER your wristbands here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fall-festival-36927/items |
Student Club/Organization Permission Form |
Please fill out the following form if you wish for your child to participate in any clubs or sports at Alexander Elementary. Click on the link below. **Note - this does not guarantee participation; parent permission is required if they do participate. Student Club/Organization Permission Form |
Dear Parents,
Happy Fall, Ya'll! As we move through October, it is time for our 2nd nine weeks Essential 8 topic! The topic is relationship skills, which is a person's skill at promoting and maintaining positive connections with others! Here is a link to these current lessons and future lessons to be conducted this year. We will also be using the Zones of Regulation throughout the year as well!
https://www.dentonisd.org/our-district/departments-services/counseling-social-work/prevention-intervention
October also brings about our 2nd state mandated guidance lesson on bullying and cyberbullying prevention. You can find the developmentally appropriate lessons here:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1787242043/dentonisdorg/gcdn61qlm2le4h9dlkxx/DentonISDMandatedLessonPreview_PreK-5-ADA.pdf October also concludes with Red Ribbon Week (Drug Awareness & Prevention)! Flyers will sent home next week and here is the schedule for the week (Please refer to flyer attached below) Also, here is some information on the Zones of Regulation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yOZJN-nsmxE5NT3kBinUbcaYBkRgFPgzVbzWr8odepc/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.p
Again, I look forward to working with supporting students as needed, bi-weekly guidance lessons, and parent collaboration throughout the year! Respectfully, Joe Guerin, PSC |
A word about GOAL from Coach Guerin, Coach Raygada, and Coach Dejesus.
Thank you to those who attended our GOAL Meeting! We are looking forward to a great season of learning, community service, academic achievement, and, of course, soccer! As communicated in the meeting, we will have our 1st practice on Wednesday, October 14th from 3:00-4:30. See you there! P.S—Dismissal is by car riders, walkers or going to ACE. We are working on an Apetegy Communication List as well. November 7—Games @ SMS with the time TBD.
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Dear Denton ISD Parents and Guardians, As part of our commitment to supporting your child’s education, we want to share important information about Denton ISD’s Chromebook initiative and insurance options. Our goal is to ensure every student has the digital tools and resources needed for learning. Chromebook Distribution Denton ISD provides students with access to Chromebooks to support teaching and learning. Distribution, checkout processes, and whether devices remain on campus or travel between school and home are determined by each campus based on instructional needs. Families will receive campus-specific information directly from their school.
Device Insurance To help families manage the cost of accidental damage or loss, Denton ISD provides insurance coverage for each Chromebook: Annual coverage is up to $200 in repairs.
Families are responsible for costs that exceed the $200 annual limit.
Insurance payments must be made in full before applying to current repairs.
Repairs use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for quality and compatibility. The most common repair is screen damage, typically ranging from $20–$85 depending on the model. Families are charged only for the cost of parts, not labor. Certified Technicians
Our Campus Support Technicians are Dell certified and have received an additional 15 hours of specialized Chromebook repair training. This ensures repairs are completed quickly and to the highest standard. Learn More and Make Payments
Full details are available on www.dentonisd.org/cbinsurance. Insurance payments can be made through the https://tx-denton.intouchreceipting.com/.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to provide students with the tools they need to succeed. Sincerely, Denton ISD _____________________________________________________________________ Estimados padres, madres y tutores de Denton ISD: Como parte de nuestro compromiso de apoyar la educación de su hijo(a), queremos compartir información importante sobre la iniciativa de Chromebooks de Denton ISD y las opciones de seguro. Nuestro objetivo es garantizar que cada estudiante tenga las herramientas y los recursos digitales necesarios para su aprendizaje. Distribución de Chromebooks
Denton ISD proporciona a los estudiantes acceso a Chromebooks para apoyar la enseñanza y el aprendizaje. La distribución, los procedimientos para retirar y devolver los dispositivos, y si estos permanecen en el campus o pueden trasladarse entre la escuela y el hogar son determinados por cada campus según las necesidades educativas. Las familias recibirán directamente de su escuela la información específica correspondiente a su campus.
Seguro para dispositivos Para ayudar a las familias a administrar los costos relacionados con daños accidentales o pérdida, Denton ISD proporciona cobertura de seguro para cada Chromebook: La cobertura anual incluye hasta $200 en reparaciones. Las familias son responsables de los costos que excedan el límite anual de $200. Los pagos del seguro deben realizarse en su totalidad antes de que puedan aplicarse a reparaciones actuales. Para las reparaciones se utilizan únicamente piezas del fabricante original (OEM), para garantizar la calidad y compatibilidad.
La reparación más común es el daño de la pantalla, cuyo costo generalmente oscila entre $20 y $85, dependiendo del modelo. A las familias solo se les cobra el costo de las piezas, no la mano de obra. Técnicos certificados
Nuestros técnicos de soporte del campus cuentan con certificación de Dell y han recibido 15 horas adicionales de capacitación especializada en la reparación de Chromebooks. Esto garantiza que las reparaciones se realicen rápidamente y con los más altos estándares. Más información y pagos
Para obtener información completa, visite www.dentonisd.org/cbinsurance.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras trabajamos juntos para brindarles a los estudiantes las herramientas que necesitan para alcanzar el éxito. Los pagos del seguro pueden realizarse a https://tx-denton.intouchreceipting.com/. Atentamente,
Denton ISD |
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A note from Mrs. Poole: Panther Families!
As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13. We look forward to welcoming our parents and families to campus on Tuesday, October 13, for Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child's teacher, celebrate progress, and discuss ways to support your child's continued success. 🍬 Candy Donation Contest Winners! 🍬
Thank you to all our families for supporting our candy donation drive! We appreciate your generosity and are excited to announce our top three grade-level winners: 🥇 1st Place: 2nd Grade – 4,190 pieces of candy 🥈 2nd Place: Kindergarten – 4,014 pieces of candy
🥉 3rd Place: 4th Grade – 2,235 pieces of candy Congratulations to our winning grade levels, and a huge thank-you to all our Panther families who contributed and helped make this a success! Enjoy your weekend, stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming our Panthers back on Wednesday, October 14!
Our next parent engagement event is our PTA's Trunk or Treat Fall fest on October 16 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. See the flyer below. We hope to see you all there! To help you plan ahead, we have several more family engagement opportunities coming up this semester:
-Thurs, Oct 22 - Coffee & Convo - 7:30am-8:30am (Topic = Home Access Center, how to log in to view report cards) -Thurs, Nov 5 - Family Multicultural Night - 5:30-7:00pm - see flyer below -Mon, Nov 16 - Family STEM Day - Come by to see your child's STEM learning in action - times tbd
-Fri, Dec 18 - Classroom Winter Parties - 9-9:45 Grades PK-2; 10:00 - 10:45 Grades 3-5 |
October
Oct 12 & 13 - No School! Fri. Oct. 16- Last day of the first grading period Fri. Oct 16 - PTA's Trunk or Treat - more information coming! Tues. Oct. 20 - Fall Pictures Thurs. Oct 22 - Coffee & Convo for parents, 7:30am-8:30am November Mon. Nov 16 - STEM Parent Visit Day (come visit and see STEM in action in the classrooms!) Times will be sent out in the Oct 12th Newsletter. Nov 23 - 27th - Thanksgiving Break December
Dec. 14 - 18 - PTA's Holiday Shoppe Dec. 18 - Classroom Winter Parties (times tbd) |
Reminder for Arrival Procedures:
•Students may not be dropped off before 7:15. The building opens promptly at 7:15 for students; staff does not provide supervision prior to that time. Please do not drop off and leave until the staff opens the front doors for students. *If your student is a walker, please make sure they are not arriving before 7:15 unless you or a responsible adult is with them. *We have students being dropped off in the dark before 7:15, with no supervision - please stay with your child until we open the doors at 7:15.
•At 7:15, students may enter the building and go to the cafeteria if they want to eat breakfast, or the gym to line up with their grade level. •At 7:30 the first bell rings and teachers open their classroom doors to greet students.
•Visitors are not allowed in the building for arrival unless they have a scheduled meeting with a teacher or admin, or it is their child's first day of school. Our students are doing a great job walking independently to their classrooms!
We use a double drop-off lane in the morning to help keep traffic moving. If you prefer to walk your child to the front doors, please use a parking space and walk with your child to the crosswalk at the front drop-off line. We have a crossing guard (usually our counselor Mr. Guerin) to help everyone cross safely.
For safety, please do not allow children to walk through the parking lot by themselves. With cars entering, backing out, and moving through the drop-off lanes, even our older students need an adult with them when walking through the parking lot. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and ready to learn each morning! |
Students who are walkers are dismissed at the 3:00 bell. If you are meeting your child at the walker release area, please be there no later than the 3:00 bell. Adults picking up students that are car riders must have their student’s dismissal tag displayed on the rear view mirror or dashboard. No pictures will be allowed. Adults without a dismissal tag will be asked to park and take their driver’s license to the front desk to confirm they are an adult with permission to pick up the student(s) this is any adult listed as emergency contact. Once the last car in line has been called by 3:15 p.m., any adult arriving after 3:15 will need to come to the building with their car tag to pick up their child. Our staff members need to return to their classrooms to prepare for the next school day, and teacher contract hours end at 3:30 p.m. We appreciate your help in arriving on time and keeping our dismissal process running smoothly! |
TARDIES BEGIN AT 7:41am Learning begins at 7:40AM and we need our students in class every minute to reach their highest potential.
Phone calls and attendance intervention plans will begin to be implemented for families frequently arriving late or who have excessive absences. Thank you for your support and partnership in helping our students being ready to learn each day! Absence Notes:
Every student absence needs a note from parent/medical personnel and those notes are submitted via the following link https://forms.dentonisd.org/Forms/absence-note .That link can also be found on our Alexander Elementary website.(Go to Resources, then School Absence Note)
It is Texas Law that students attend school every day, and documentation is required when students do not attend school.
Contact our Attendance Clerk Arlene Gibson agibson3@dentonisd.org at 940-369-3500 with any questions about attendance and absence notes. |
If you are planning to come visit your child at lunch this year, we ask that you hold tight to the following expectations:
Make sure to sign in at the front office to receive a visitor's pass.
Enjoy time in the cafeteria only - for safety reasons, visitors may not walk through hallways during the school day if signed in for lunch. Only share food with your child to maintain health and safety for all students. You may also only sit with your child during the lunch period other students may not join. We will be dismissing parents five minutes before lunch ends due to clean up/line up. |
🎃🐾 FALL FESTIVAL IS FRIDAY 10/16! 🐾🎃 Join us Friday, October 16th from 5:30–7 PM for an evening of family fun!
FREE Trunk or Treat
$10 wristbands = UNLIMITED game play for festival games
**Every wristband purchase includes a coupon for a FREE Cane’s Kids Meal! 🎉
🌭 Hot dog meals
🧁 Baked goods
🍧 Kona Ice
🏰 Bounce houses, games & MORE!
🎟️ Skip the line and PRE-ORDER your wristbands here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fall-festival-36927/items |
Student Club/Organization Permission Form |
Please fill out the following form if you wish for your child to participate in any clubs or sports at Alexander Elementary. Click on the link below. **Note - this does not guarantee participation; parent permission is required if they do participate. Student Club/Organization Permission Form |
Dear Parents,
Happy Fall, Ya'll! As we move through October, it is time for our 2nd nine weeks Essential 8 topic! The topic is relationship skills, which is a person's skill at promoting and maintaining positive connections with others! Here is a link to these current lessons and future lessons to be conducted this year. We will also be using the Zones of Regulation throughout the year as well!
https://www.dentonisd.org/our-district/departments-services/counseling-social-work/prevention-intervention
October also brings about our 2nd state mandated guidance lesson on bullying and cyberbullying prevention. You can find the developmentally appropriate lessons here:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1787242043/dentonisdorg/gcdn61qlm2le4h9dlkxx/DentonISDMandatedLessonPreview_PreK-5-ADA.pdf October also concludes with Red Ribbon Week (Drug Awareness & Prevention)! Flyers will sent home next week and here is the schedule for the week (Please refer to flyer attached below) Also, here is some information on the Zones of Regulation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yOZJN-nsmxE5NT3kBinUbcaYBkRgFPgzVbzWr8odepc/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.p
Again, I look forward to working with supporting students as needed, bi-weekly guidance lessons, and parent collaboration throughout the year! Respectfully, Joe Guerin, PSC |
A word about GOAL from Coach Guerin, Coach Raygada, and Coach Dejesus.
Thank you to those who attended our GOAL Meeting! We are looking forward to a great season of learning, community service, academic achievement, and, of course, soccer! As communicated in the meeting, we will have our 1st practice on Wednesday, October 14th from 3:00-4:30. See you there! P.S—Dismissal is by car riders, walkers or going to ACE. We are working on an Apetegy Communication List as well. November 7—Games @ SMS with the time TBD.
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Dear Denton ISD Parents and Guardians, As part of our commitment to supporting your child’s education, we want to share important information about Denton ISD’s Chromebook initiative and insurance options. Our goal is to ensure every student has the digital tools and resources needed for learning. Chromebook Distribution Denton ISD provides students with access to Chromebooks to support teaching and learning. Distribution, checkout processes, and whether devices remain on campus or travel between school and home are determined by each campus based on instructional needs. Families will receive campus-specific information directly from their school.
Device Insurance To help families manage the cost of accidental damage or loss, Denton ISD provides insurance coverage for each Chromebook: Annual coverage is up to $200 in repairs.
Families are responsible for costs that exceed the $200 annual limit.
Insurance payments must be made in full before applying to current repairs.
Repairs use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for quality and compatibility. The most common repair is screen damage, typically ranging from $20–$85 depending on the model. Families are charged only for the cost of parts, not labor. Certified Technicians
Our Campus Support Technicians are Dell certified and have received an additional 15 hours of specialized Chromebook repair training. This ensures repairs are completed quickly and to the highest standard. Learn More and Make Payments
Full details are available on www.dentonisd.org/cbinsurance. Insurance payments can be made through the https://tx-denton.intouchreceipting.com/.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to provide students with the tools they need to succeed. Sincerely, Denton ISD _____________________________________________________________________ Estimados padres, madres y tutores de Denton ISD: Como parte de nuestro compromiso de apoyar la educación de su hijo(a), queremos compartir información importante sobre la iniciativa de Chromebooks de Denton ISD y las opciones de seguro. Nuestro objetivo es garantizar que cada estudiante tenga las herramientas y los recursos digitales necesarios para su aprendizaje. Distribución de Chromebooks
Denton ISD proporciona a los estudiantes acceso a Chromebooks para apoyar la enseñanza y el aprendizaje. La distribución, los procedimientos para retirar y devolver los dispositivos, y si estos permanecen en el campus o pueden trasladarse entre la escuela y el hogar son determinados por cada campus según las necesidades educativas. Las familias recibirán directamente de su escuela la información específica correspondiente a su campus.
Seguro para dispositivos Para ayudar a las familias a administrar los costos relacionados con daños accidentales o pérdida, Denton ISD proporciona cobertura de seguro para cada Chromebook: La cobertura anual incluye hasta $200 en reparaciones. Las familias son responsables de los costos que excedan el límite anual de $200. Los pagos del seguro deben realizarse en su totalidad antes de que puedan aplicarse a reparaciones actuales. Para las reparaciones se utilizan únicamente piezas del fabricante original (OEM), para garantizar la calidad y compatibilidad.
La reparación más común es el daño de la pantalla, cuyo costo generalmente oscila entre $20 y $85, dependiendo del modelo. A las familias solo se les cobra el costo de las piezas, no la mano de obra. Técnicos certificados
Nuestros técnicos de soporte del campus cuentan con certificación de Dell y han recibido 15 horas adicionales de capacitación especializada en la reparación de Chromebooks. Esto garantiza que las reparaciones se realicen rápidamente y con los más altos estándares. Más información y pagos
Para obtener información completa, visite www.dentonisd.org/cbinsurance.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras trabajamos juntos para brindarles a los estudiantes las herramientas que necesitan para alcanzar el éxito. Los pagos del seguro pueden realizarse a https://tx-denton.intouchreceipting.com/. Atentamente,
Denton ISD |
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