Good afternoon Ranger Families. Please take a moment to read this week's Family Newsletter.
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🏆 Million Father March 🏆
Calling all fathers and father figures! 💙💛 Join us Friday, September 18th as we welcome our Rangers with greetings, cheers, and high-fives during morning drop-off from 6:50–7:30 AM.
Afterward, stop by the cafeteria from 7:30–8:00 AM for light refreshments!
Your presence makes a difference!
Please sign up here:
Sign-Up Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hFunjupeK8
We hope to see you there! ⭐
Calling all fathers and father figures! 💙💛 Join us Friday, September 18th as we welcome our Rangers with greetings, cheers, and high-fives during morning drop-off from 6:50–7:30 AM.
Afterward, stop by the cafeteria from 7:30–8:00 AM for light refreshments!
Your presence makes a difference!
Please sign up here:
Sign-Up Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hFunjupeK8
We hope to see you there! ⭐
Ranger Families,
Our students in 1st-5th will be taking their beginning of the year reading assessment on Wednesday, September 16th. The campus will be closed to visitors on this day. Thank you.
Our students in 1st-5th will be taking their beginning of the year reading assessment on Wednesday, September 16th. The campus will be closed to visitors on this day. Thank you.
Ranger Families,
If you missed the Title 1 Presentation at Open House last night, we have a makeup session scheduled for Monday, September 14th at 8:00 AM via Zoom. The Zoom invitation is below. Hope to see you there.
Michelle Allen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Title 1 Alternate Presentation
Time: Sep 14, 2026 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78950946747?pwd=ghbHeFKsbxfcTetMFbfasYPLCVoy7P.1
Meeting chat link
https://us04web.zoom.us/launch/jc/78950946747
Meeting ID: 789 5094 6747
Passcode: Lk7agA
If you missed the Title 1 Presentation at Open House last night, we have a makeup session scheduled for Monday, September 14th at 8:00 AM via Zoom. The Zoom invitation is below. Hope to see you there.
Michelle Allen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Title 1 Alternate Presentation
Time: Sep 14, 2026 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78950946747?pwd=ghbHeFKsbxfcTetMFbfasYPLCVoy7P.1
Meeting chat link
https://us04web.zoom.us/launch/jc/78950946747
Meeting ID: 789 5094 6747
Passcode: Lk7agA
Ranger Families,
We are excited to celebrate Grandparent's Day today. Below are a few important reminders to let your Grandparent(s) know:
-Every Grandparent must bring their ID and check in at the front office.
-we recommend coming 30 minutes before each session so they can park and get checked in.
-We have construction on site and parking is limited. Our staff will park in the back to free up spaces in the front.
-This event is for Grandparent's only and they must be signed up for one of the three sessions.
Thank you for helping to make this event a success.
Ranger Families,
The transportation department just informed us that Salinas bus routes may me a little delayed this afternoon.
The transportation department just informed us that Salinas bus routes may me a little delayed this afternoon.
Ranger Families,
If you are unable to attend the Title 1 Presentation tomorrow night at Open House from 5:00-5:30 PM please join us at 8:00 AM on Monday. September 14th via the Zoom Link below so you won' t miss the information shared.
Michelle Allen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Title 1 Alternate Presentation
Time: Sep 14, 2026 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78950946747?pwd=ghbHeFKsbxfcTetMFbfasYPLCVoy7P.1
Meeting chat link
https://us04web.zoom.us/launch/jc/78950946747
Meeting ID: 789 5094 6747
Passcode: Lk7agA
Ranger Families,
Tomorrow is our Apex Glow Run in the gym! Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported our fundraiser. We truly appreciate your generosity and dedication to our school community.
There is still time to volunteer for one of the Glow Runs. If you're available, please consider signing up using the link below. Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered!
As a reminder, all volunteers must bring a valid ID and sign in at the front office upon arrival.
Volunteer Sign-Up Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ONg8m0KLKyD3Jorz-7eVtugKUJK5X3anxd8sq84R4u4/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for helping make this event a fun and memorable experience for our Rangers!
🎉 Grandparents' Day Bing-Last Call to Sign up! 🎉
We are excited to celebrate Grandparents' Day with a fun-filled Bingo event this week on Friday, September 11th.
Families, please be sure to RSVP for ONE session using the link or QR code found on the flyer. Please register by the end of the school day tomorrow. Registration will close at that time. This event is for Grandparents only please.
🕗 Session 1: 8:00-8:45 AM
https://forms.gle/yKavZi3o1yEopuqo9
🕘 Session 2: 9:00-9:45 AM
https://forms.gle/piW79kCcraygzRb46
🕐 Session 3: 1:00-1:45 PM
https://forms.gle/33jn3akxRHoCp5nn9
⚠️ Space is limited to 100 participants per session, so don't wait to reserve your spot!
We look forward to welcoming our grandparents for a morning and afternoon of fun, prizes, and memories! 🎲💜
We are excited to celebrate Grandparents' Day with a fun-filled Bingo event this week on Friday, September 11th.
Families, please be sure to RSVP for ONE session using the link or QR code found on the flyer. Please register by the end of the school day tomorrow. Registration will close at that time. This event is for Grandparents only please.
🕗 Session 1: 8:00-8:45 AM
https://forms.gle/yKavZi3o1yEopuqo9
🕘 Session 2: 9:00-9:45 AM
https://forms.gle/piW79kCcraygzRb46
🕐 Session 3: 1:00-1:45 PM
https://forms.gle/33jn3akxRHoCp5nn9
⚠️ Space is limited to 100 participants per session, so don't wait to reserve your spot!
We look forward to welcoming our grandparents for a morning and afternoon of fun, prizes, and memories! 🎲💜
📚⭐ Ranger Families, You're Invited! ⭐📚
We hope you'll join us for Open House next Thursday!
🗓 Date: Next Thursday
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: We will begin in the cafeteria.
We will also have student Salinas Spirit Shirts available for purchase. Shirts are $15 each (cash only) and can be worn by students on Spirit Fridays throughout the school year.
💵 Please remember to bring cash if you'd like to purchase a shirt!
We look forward to sharing all the great things happening at Salinas and connecting with our Ranger families. We hope to see you there!
Go Rangers! 💙🤍
We hope you'll join us for Open House next Thursday!
🗓 Date: Next Thursday
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: We will begin in the cafeteria.
We will also have student Salinas Spirit Shirts available for purchase. Shirts are $15 each (cash only) and can be worn by students on Spirit Fridays throughout the school year.
💵 Please remember to bring cash if you'd like to purchase a shirt!
We look forward to sharing all the great things happening at Salinas and connecting with our Ranger families. We hope to see you there!
Go Rangers! 💙🤍
Good afternoon Ranger Families. Please take a moment to read this week's Family Newsletter.
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🎉 Happy Friday! 🎉
What an AMAZING first week with Apex!Our students have been learning what it means to Be Steady, Be an Uplifter, Move with Purpose, and Always Go the Extra Mile! 💙
And guess what? It’s not too late to make a difference! Log in using your VIP Badge and help your school climb even higher! 🏆
🌟 WEEKEND CHALLENGE 🌟
Any class that increases by $10 per lap over the weekend will get to choose their reward:
⚡Extra Recess
👗 Silly Dress Day
💻 Tech Time
And now for the Mystery Bucket Challenge! 🪣👀
The mystery item for this weekend is… GUMMI WORMS! 🪱🍬
We can’t wait to see if those gummy worms end up in Apex’s bucket or the Principal’s bucket! 😱😂
But WAIT… there’s more! 🎉
We want to see our school reach 70% participation over the weekend!
If we hit that goal, we’ll be adding BBQ SAUCE to the principal's bucket! 🪣😂🌶️
Let’s finish the week strong, have some fun, and show what our school can do! 💪💙
Have an AMAZING Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸
Check out the video linked below 👇
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Hello Salinas Ranger Families,
The nurse and health aide will begin vision, hearing and acanthosis screenings on September 9th, 2026. Fifth graders will be screened first, then we will move to lower grade levels. Please see the brief descriptions of the screenings below.
Vision and Hearing Screening - Pre-K, Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 5th grade and students of all grades, who are new to the district, will be screened. If a student does not pass the initial vision and hearing screening, a second screening will take place within 2 weeks. If a student does not pass the second screening, a referral letter will be sent home by the nurse.
Texas risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes (visual screening of the neck) - 1st, 3rd, and 5th graders. Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin marker (usually seen on the back of the neck) associated with high insulin levels and is considered a risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes. Students found to have the skin marker will be individually assessed for height, weight and blood pressure, and a written referral with the results of the assessment will be sent home by the nurse.
Please note: If you opted out of any of the screenings on your student’s registration this year, as requested, your child will not be screened.
Respectfully,
Bethani Amador, RN
bmamador@judsonisd.org
Ricardo Salinas Elementary School
The nurse and health aide will begin vision, hearing and acanthosis screenings on September 9th, 2026. Fifth graders will be screened first, then we will move to lower grade levels. Please see the brief descriptions of the screenings below.
Vision and Hearing Screening - Pre-K, Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 5th grade and students of all grades, who are new to the district, will be screened. If a student does not pass the initial vision and hearing screening, a second screening will take place within 2 weeks. If a student does not pass the second screening, a referral letter will be sent home by the nurse.
Texas risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes (visual screening of the neck) - 1st, 3rd, and 5th graders. Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin marker (usually seen on the back of the neck) associated with high insulin levels and is considered a risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes. Students found to have the skin marker will be individually assessed for height, weight and blood pressure, and a written referral with the results of the assessment will be sent home by the nurse.
Please note: If you opted out of any of the screenings on your student’s registration this year, as requested, your child will not be screened.
Respectfully,
Bethani Amador, RN
bmamador@judsonisd.org
Ricardo Salinas Elementary School
Apex Glow Run Volunteers Needed!
Ranger Families,
We are looking for volunteers to help mark laps during our Apex Glow Run on Thursday, September 10th. The Glow Run will take place in the gym during each grade level's specials time.
We need 8-10 volunteers for each grade level session to help make this event a success. If you are interested in volunteering, please add your name to the form below (in the gray sections only).
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ONg8m0KLKyD3Jorz-7eVtugKUJK5X3anxd8sq84R4u4/edit?usp=sharing
On the day you volunteer, please remember to:
Bring a valid photo ID
Check in through the front office before reporting to the gym
Thank you for your support and for helping make this a fun and memorable event for our students!
On the day you volunteer, please remember to:
Bring a valid photo ID
Check in through the front office before reporting to the gym
Thank you for your support and for helping make this a fun and memorable event for our students!
Ranger Families,
We are looking for volunteers to help mark laps during our Apex Glow Run on Thursday, September 10th. The Glow Run will take place in the gym during each grade level's specials time.
We need 8-10 volunteers for each grade level session to help make this event a success. If you are interested in volunteering, please add your name to the form below (in the gray sections only).
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ONg8m0KLKyD3Jorz-7eVtugKUJK5X3anxd8sq84R4u4/edit?usp=sharing
On the day you volunteer, please remember to:
Bring a valid photo ID
Check in through the front office before reporting to the gym
Thank you for your support and for helping make this a fun and memorable event for our students!
On the day you volunteer, please remember to:
Bring a valid photo ID
Check in through the front office before reporting to the gym
Thank you for your support and for helping make this a fun and memorable event for our students!
Ranger Families, last year's STAAR scores are now available in your Skyward Family Portal. See the included instructions.
Ranger Families,
There was a mistake on the Attendance Awareness Month flyer (Camo day is Tuesday, Sept. 29th). Please use this flyer instead. Thank you!
There was a mistake on the Attendance Awareness Month flyer (Camo day is Tuesday, Sept. 29th). Please use this flyer instead. Thank you!
📚🎉 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🎉📚
We're celebrating the importance of showing up every day ready to learn with special staff and student dress-up days throughout the month!
Regular attendance helps students build strong habits, stay connected, and achieve academic success. We can't wait to have some fun while highlighting the importance of being present and engaged each day.
Stay tuned for our dress-up calendar and join us as we celebrate the power of attendance! 💙💛
#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayCounts #ShowUpShineBright
We're celebrating the importance of showing up every day ready to learn with special staff and student dress-up days throughout the month!
Regular attendance helps students build strong habits, stay connected, and achieve academic success. We can't wait to have some fun while highlighting the importance of being present and engaged each day.
Stay tuned for our dress-up calendar and join us as we celebrate the power of attendance! 💙💛
#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayCounts #ShowUpShineBright
Ranger Families of current fourth and fifth grade students. The attached images give instructions for viewing your child's 2025-2026 STAAR scores. Please review the document and follow the steps provided to access your student's results.
Thank you for your partnership in your child's education.
The pep rally was AMAZING and our students are officially in super hero mode. 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Apex Super Heroes is underway and pledging is now open!
Here's how to support our school: When pledging opens, log in to myapexevent.com with your child’s access code or scan the QR code which can be found on their VIP Badge.
Personalize your child’s page by adding a picture or video, then share to invite friends and family to donate to help Salinas Elementary.
Make a flat donation OR pledge a dollar amount per lap that your child completes at the Glow Run event.
Every pledge helps raise funds for Campus Improvements, School Events, Student Academic Programs, and Staff Appreciation. Let's do this! 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #SupportOurSchool #MakeADifference
Apex Super Heroes is underway and pledging is now open!
Here's how to support our school: When pledging opens, log in to myapexevent.com with your child’s access code or scan the QR code which can be found on their VIP Badge.
Personalize your child’s page by adding a picture or video, then share to invite friends and family to donate to help Salinas Elementary.
Make a flat donation OR pledge a dollar amount per lap that your child completes at the Glow Run event.
Every pledge helps raise funds for Campus Improvements, School Events, Student Academic Programs, and Staff Appreciation. Let's do this! 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #SupportOurSchool #MakeADifference
📣 Ranger Families,
We're excited to welcome you to our Open House & Title I Meeting on Thursday, September 10, from 5:00-6:30 PM!
🏫 We will begin in the cafeteria from 5:00-5:30 PM with our Title I presentation. Afterward, families will be invited to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more about the exciting things happening this school year.
💻 If you are unable to attend the evening Title I presentation, we will offer an additional session via Zoom at 8:00 AM on Monday, September 14. The Zoom link will be shared through the Thrillshare App on Friday, September 11th. .
We look forward to seeing all of our Ranger families at Open House! ❤️💙
