Dear Salinas Elementary Families,

Today marked our Apex Leadership Co.Launch Day, kicking off our two-week fundraising and leadership program! The Apex Team will be on campus sharing engaging leadership lessons and helping our school raise funds for Campus Improvements, School Events, Student Academic Programs, and Staff Appreciation. The fundraiser will conclude with a high-energy Fun Run event on Thursday, Sept 10.

This Year’s Leadership Theme: ⚡APEX SUPER HEROES⚡
Students will be encouraged to continuously become better versions of themselves by seeking new opportunities to learn, grow, and lead!

Each Class' Fundraising Goal: 10% of the total funds collected will go directly to each teacher to use in our own classrooms! Our class goal is to raise $100/unit to purchase classroom supplies.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL DURING THE APEX PROGRAM:
1. Visit www.MyApexEvent.com and log in using your child’s unique access code, which can be found on their VIP Badge coming home today.
2. Use the “Share Wizard” tool to send a donation link to 10 family members and friends via email, text, and social media, asking them to donate online to support our school.
3. Make a flat donation or pledge a dollar amount for each unit your child completes at the event. Please note that the maximum number of reported units is capped at 42. If a student is absent or unable to participate, their completed units will default to 40.
4. Pre-K classes will only be raising “flat donations,” and Pre-K teachers will record 40 units if a per-unit pledge is received.

Please look out for daily updates about our school’s pledge totals and progress! If you have not received your child’s access code by the end of the day, please let your child's teacher know or email Rubyd@apexleadershipco.com.

All students will participate in the Apex program and celebration event, regardless of fundraising contributions. Every contribution makes a difference, and no donation is too small!

Click the link to view a FAQ page with more details. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c2jx4tW2darm1LmvVOXuxIGhmHDcQMjw/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=110277127945562790387&rtpof=true&sd=true

Thank you for your continued encouragement and support!

Thank you for your continued support!
-Salinas Elementary

🎉 Grandparents' Day Bingo is Coming! 🎉

We are excited to celebrate Grandparents' Day with a fun-filled Bingo event on September 11th because we know Grandparents love a good BINGO game! 💜

Grandparents will leave with information on how to help support their grandchildren's learning and academic success at school.

Families, please be sure to RSVP for ONE session using the link or QR code found on the flyer.

🕗 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 and special guests for a morning and afternoon of fun, prizes, and memories! 🎲💜

#GrandparentsDay #BingoFun #FamilyEngagement

Ranger Families,

There have been some changes to our attendance policy that we want you to be aware of.

DOCUMENTATION AFTER AN ABSENCE (All Grade Levels)
A parent must provide an explanation for any absence within three days of returning to school. The student must submit a note signed by the parent. The campus will document in its attendance records whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

Note: Unless the absence is for a statutorily allowed reason under compulsory attendance
laws, the district is not required to excuse any absence, even if the parent provides a note
explaining the absence. The district will excuse up to five days per semester with a parent
note. Any absence with a parent note after the fifth absence will be considered unexcused.

A parent note will excuse an absence up to 3 consecutive days.

DOCTOR’S NOTE AFTER AN ABSENCE FOR ILLNESS (ALL GRADE LEVELS)
Within 3 days of returning to school, a student absent for more than 3 consecutive days
because of a personal illness must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying
the illness or condition that caused the absence. Otherwise, the absence may be considered
unexcused and in violation of compulsory attendance laws.

Should the student develop a questionable pattern of absences, the principal or attendance
committee may require a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or
condition that caused the absence to determine whether an absence will be excused or
unexcused.

CERTIFICATION OF ABSENCE DUE TO SEVERE ILLNESS OR TREATMENT
If a student is absent because of a serious or life-threatening illness or related treatment
that makes a student’s attendance infeasible, a parent must provide certification from a
physician licensed to practice in Texas specifying the student’s illness and the anticipated
period of absence related to the illness or treatment on the district’s form. A parent may
access the required form from their student’s home campus.

School of Choice and Out of District students must remain in good standing regarding attendance.

For more information please visit: https://www.judsonisd.org/o/jisd/page/attendance-policies

Thank you,

Ms. Allen

Salinas Principal