Dear Vanguard Academy Families,
We're excited to invite you to our "Building Better Family Bonds" workshop series! Join us for three interactive sessions focused on strengthening family connections. You'll learn effective communication skills to resolve conflicts, discover the power of gratitude and how to express it, and explore how teamwork can enhance your family dynamics. These free workshops are a wonderful opportunity to grow closer as a family. We hope to see you there!
Scan the QR code or click on the link to register: https://forms.gle/GKiD5n16hdsHCL8N8
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Estimadas Familias de Vanguard Academy,
¡Estamos emocionados de invitarlos a nuestra serie de talleres "Construyendo Mejores Lazos Familiares"! Acompáñenos en tres sesiones interactivas enfocadas en fortalecer las conexiones familiares. Aprenderán habilidades efectivas de comunicación para resolver conflictos, descubrirán el poder de la gratitud y cómo expresarla, y explorarán cómo el trabajo en equipo puede mejorar la dinámica familiar. Estos talleres gratuitos son una maravillosa oportunidad para crecer más unidos como familia. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Escanee el código QR o haga clic en el enlace para registrarse: https://forms.gle/GKiD5n16hdsHCL8N8
We're excited to invite you to our "Building Better Family Bonds" workshop series! Join us for three interactive sessions focused on strengthening family connections. You'll learn effective communication skills to resolve conflicts, discover the power of gratitude and how to express it, and explore how teamwork can enhance your family dynamics. These free workshops are a wonderful opportunity to grow closer as a family. We hope to see you there!
Scan the QR code or click on the link to register: https://forms.gle/GKiD5n16hdsHCL8N8
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Estimadas Familias de Vanguard Academy,
¡Estamos emocionados de invitarlos a nuestra serie de talleres "Construyendo Mejores Lazos Familiares"! Acompáñenos en tres sesiones interactivas enfocadas en fortalecer las conexiones familiares. Aprenderán habilidades efectivas de comunicación para resolver conflictos, descubrirán el poder de la gratitud y cómo expresarla, y explorarán cómo el trabajo en equipo puede mejorar la dinámica familiar. Estos talleres gratuitos son una maravillosa oportunidad para crecer más unidos como familia. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Escanee el código QR o haga clic en el enlace para registrarse: https://forms.gle/GKiD5n16hdsHCL8N8


Van Gogh Elementary's Book Pumpkin Decorating Contest is LIVE!
Thank you to all the families who brought creativity and joy to our book pumpkin decorating contest—it was wonderful to
see everyone come together and share in this fun experience. Your participation not only brightened our community but also helped nurture connection and FAMILY, important parts of growing emotionally strong TOGETHER.
https://forms.gle/5QKTCzxZg3SViCSz9
- The Van Gogh Counseling Team: Miss Enriquez, Mrs. Garza & Mr. Mejorado

🌟 Celebrating Our Principals! 🌟
This Principals Month, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders at Vanguard Academy during last night's board meeting!
Our principals drive our schools forward—supporting teachers, uplifting students, and fostering a daily culture of learning, growth, and community.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and commitment to our students’ success. Your leadership makes Vanguard Academy a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.🙌
We appreciate all that you do! 🙏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #VanguardAcademy #SchoolLeaders #ThankYouPrincipals
This Principals Month, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders at Vanguard Academy during last night's board meeting!
Our principals drive our schools forward—supporting teachers, uplifting students, and fostering a daily culture of learning, growth, and community.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and commitment to our students’ success. Your leadership makes Vanguard Academy a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.🙌
We appreciate all that you do! 🙏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #VanguardAcademy #SchoolLeaders #ThankYouPrincipals



🌟 Celebrating Our Principals! 🌟
This Principals Month, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders at Vanguard Academy during last night's board meeting!
Our principals drive our schools forward—supporting teachers, uplifting students, and fostering a daily culture of learning, growth, and community.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and commitment to our students’ success. Your leadership makes Vanguard Academy a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.🙌
We appreciate all that you do! 🙏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #VanguardAcademy #SchoolLeaders #ThankYouPrincipals
This Principals Month, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders at Vanguard Academy during last night's board meeting!
Our principals drive our schools forward—supporting teachers, uplifting students, and fostering a daily culture of learning, growth, and community.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and commitment to our students’ success. Your leadership makes Vanguard Academy a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.🙌
We appreciate all that you do! 🙏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #VanguardAcademy #SchoolLeaders #ThankYouPrincipals



Vanguard Academy Gifted & Talented Referrals Are Now Open!
If you know a student in grades 1–12 who shines academically or creatively, now is the time to refer them. Don’t miss the opportunity—referral window closes November 21, 2025!
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Si conoces a un estudiante de 1.º a 12.º grado que destaque académica o creativamente, ¡ahora es el momento de referirlo! La ventana de referencia cierra el 21 de noviembre de 2025.
If you know a student in grades 1–12 who shines academically or creatively, now is the time to refer them. Don’t miss the opportunity—referral window closes November 21, 2025!
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Si conoces a un estudiante de 1.º a 12.º grado que destaque académica o creativamente, ¡ahora es el momento de referirlo! La ventana de referencia cierra el 21 de noviembre de 2025.


Red Ribbon Week


🌟 Do you think your child shows advanced abilities or creativity? 💡 Nominate them for the Gifted & Talented (GT) program! Forms available now. ✨Deadline Nov. 21
🌟 ¿Cree que su hijo(a) muestra habilidades o creatividad avanzadas? 💡 ¡Nomínelo para el programa de Dotados y Talentosos (GT)! Los formularios ya están disponibles. ✨Fecha Limite: Nov. 21
🌟 ¿Cree que su hijo(a) muestra habilidades o creatividad avanzadas? 💡 ¡Nomínelo para el programa de Dotados y Talentosos (GT)! Los formularios ya están disponibles. ✨Fecha Limite: Nov. 21


🧡 Unity Day – Wednesday, October 22, 2025 🧡
Join us in taking a stand against bullying by wearing orange to show unity, kindness, and inclusion.
Reminder: Students must wear their uniform bottoms if participating.
🧡 Día de la Unidad – Miércoles, 22 de octubre de 2025 🧡
Únete a nosotros para luchar contra el acoso escolar vistiendo color naranja para demostrar amabilidad, aceptación e inclusión.
Recordatorio: Si participan, los estudiantes deben usar sus pantalones de uniforme.


Get creative and decorate a pumpkin inspired by your favorite book character! 📚✨
📅 Pumpkins due: October 24, 2025
🗳️ Voting: October 27–31 on our Facebook page
🏆 Winners announced: October 31!
🚫 No carved pumpkins allowed.
Let’s see those amazing literary pumpkins! 💛📖
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¡Decora una calabaza inspirada en tu personaje favorito de un libro! 📚✨
📅 Fecha de entrega: 24 de octubre de 2025
🗳️ Votación: del 27 al 31 de octubre en nuestra página de Facebook
🏆 Ganadores anunciados: 31 de octubre
🚫 ¡No se permiten calabazas talladas o abiertas!
¡Esperamos ver sus increíbles creaciones literarias! 💛📖



5th Grade Science Benchmark — Reminder for Tomorrow

👩🏫 Meet Mrs. Emily Cortez, campus principal at Van Gogh Elementary in Pharr, proudly serving students from Pre-K 3 through 5th grade!
Mrs. Cortez began her journey at Vanguard as a teacher and has continued to grow her career while making a lasting impact on our Vanguard community. We’re grateful for her dedication and leadership! 🍎💙
#VanguardProud #VanGoghElementary #LeadershipInEducation #VanguardFamily #StudentSuccess #PharrTX
Mrs. Cortez began her journey at Vanguard as a teacher and has continued to grow her career while making a lasting impact on our Vanguard community. We’re grateful for her dedication and leadership! 🍎💙
#VanguardProud #VanGoghElementary #LeadershipInEducation #VanguardFamily #StudentSuccess #PharrTX


Good afternoon parents. Our campus just conducted a shelter-in-place practice drill. This was only a drill to ensure that our students and staff are prepared in case of an emergency. Everyone did a great job following procedures, and instruction has now resumed as normal.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our Royals safe. 👑
Buenas tardes, padres de familia. Nuestra escuela acaba de realizar un simulacro de resguardo. Este fue solo un simulacro para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes y personal estén preparados en caso de una emergencia. Todos siguieron los procedimientos correctamente, y las clases ya han continuado con normalidad.
Gracias por su apoyo continuo para mantener a nuestros Royals seguros. 👑
Good afternoon, parents. We are currently finishing up benchmark testing for 3rd–5th grade. Please be patient with us as students complete their tests and transition to their designated areas. This may slightly delay dismissal times. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Buenas tardes, padres de familia. En este momento estamos finalizando los exámenes benchmark de 3.º a 5.º grado. Les pedimos paciencia mientras los estudiantes terminan sus exámenes y se trasladan a sus áreas correspondientes. Esto podría retrasar un poco la hora de salida. Gracias por su comprensión y paciencia.
💗 National School Lunch Week 💗
Students may wear pink on October 16 in honor of Cancer Awareness and National School Lunch Week! 💕
We’ll also have a special event happening during lunch—let’s show our support and school spirit! 🍽️🎀
💗 Semana Nacional del Almuerzo Escolar 💗
¡Los estudiantes pueden usar rosa el 16 de octubre en honor a la concientización sobre el cáncer y la semana nacional del almuerzo escolar! 💕
Tendremos un evento especial durante el lonche — ¡mostremos nuestro apoyo y espíritu escolar! 🍽️🎀

📚 Benchmark Testing This Week!
Our students will be taking Benchmark #1 this week! Please help us by ensuring they:
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Arrive on time every morning
📚 ¡Evaluaciones Benchmark Esta Semana!
¡Nuestros estudiantes estarán tomando el Benchmark #1 esta semana! Por favor ayúdenos asegurándose de que:
✅ Duerman bien
✅ Desayunen saludable
✅ Lleguen a tiempo cada mañana


🎗 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!
Join us in celebrating by wearing red on October 8, 2025, a color that symbolizes boldness, brilliance, and support for our dyslexic community.
👖 Jeans are allowed!

✨ Support your favorite Van Gogh Diamond! ✨
Order your fan gear today and show your school spirit! 💎
📅 Deadline to order: October 19th
📱 Scan the QR code to order now!
#VanGoghRoyals #VGDiamonds #RoyalPride #DanceTeam
✨ ¡Apoya a tu Diamond de Van Gogh favorito! ✨
Ordena tu camiseta hoy y muestra tu espíritu escolar. 💎
📅 Último día para ordenar: 19 de octubre
📱 ¡Escanea el código QR para ordenar ahora!
#VanGoghRoyals #VGDiamonds #OrgulloReal #EquipoDeBaile
Order your fan gear today and show your school spirit! 💎
📅 Deadline to order: October 19th
📱 Scan the QR code to order now!
#VanGoghRoyals #VGDiamonds #RoyalPride #DanceTeam
✨ ¡Apoya a tu Diamond de Van Gogh favorito! ✨
Ordena tu camiseta hoy y muestra tu espíritu escolar. 💎
📅 Último día para ordenar: 19 de octubre
📱 ¡Escanea el código QR para ordenar ahora!
#VanGoghRoyals #VGDiamonds #OrgulloReal #EquipoDeBaile

🩵 Stand in BLUE for Bullying Prevention Awareness Day! 🩵
This Monday, October 7th, students are encouraged to wear blue to show support for kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying.
Let’s work together to make Van Gogh Elementary a place where everyone belongs — it takes all of us! 💙
Reminder: Students must wear their uniform bottoms if participating.
#StopBullying #ChooseKindness #StandUp
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🩵 ¡Ponte de AZUL para el Día de Concientización sobre la Prevención del Bullying! 🩵
Este lunes, 7 de octubre, los estudiantes pueden usar azul para mostrar su apoyo a la amabilidad, la inclusión y decir no al bullying.
Trabajemos juntos para que Van Gogh Elementary sea un lugar donde todos pertenecen — ¡todos contamos! 💙
Recordatorio: Los estudiantes deben usar sus pantalones de uniforme si participan.
#AltoAlBullying #EligeLaAmabilidad #UnidosContraElBullying


🩵 Stand in BLUE for Bullying Prevention Awareness Day! 🩵
This Monday, October 7th, students are encouraged to wear blue to show support for kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying.
Let’s work together to make Van Gogh Elementary a place where everyone belongs — it takes all of us! 💙
Reminder: Students must wear their uniform bottoms if participating.
#StopBullying #ChooseKindness #StandUp
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🩵 ¡Ponte de AZUL para el Día de Concientización sobre la Prevención del Bullying! 🩵
Este lunes, 7 de octubre, los estudiantes pueden usar azul para mostrar su apoyo a la amabilidad, la inclusión y decir no al bullying.
Trabajemos juntos para que Van Gogh Elementary sea un lugar donde todos pertenecen — ¡todos contamos! 💙
Recordatorio: Los estudiantes deben usar sus pantalones de uniforme si participan.
#AltoAlBullying #EligeLaAmabilidad #UnidosContraElBullying
📢 Reminder: Van Gogh Parent Meeting
Our Bilingual Department invites you to join us to learn about the identification process for emerging bilingual students and gain a deeper understanding of TELPAS: its explanation, interpretation, and reclassification criteria.
📅 Monday, October 6, 2025
⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM
📍 Van Gogh Elementary Library
We look forward to seeing you there!
📢 Recordatorio: Reunión para Padres de Van Gogh
El Departamento Bilingüe le invita a unirse con nosotros para conocer el proceso de identificación de estudiantes bilingües emergentes y comprender a fondo TELPAS: su explicación, interpretación y criterios de reclasificación.
📅 Lunes, 6 de octubre de 2025
⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM
📍 Biblioteca Primaria de Van Gogh
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia! 💙👑


