📢 4th Six Weeks Report Cards Now Available
Vanguard Academy parents and guardians,
Report cards for the 4th six weeks are now available in the Parent Portal.
We encourage all families to log in to review student progress and celebrate accomplishments!
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success! 💙
#VanguardAcademy #ParentPortal #StudentSuccess
📢 Boletas del 4 Seis Semanas Ya Disponibles
Padres y tutores de Vanguard Academy:
Las boletas del 4 seis semanas ya están disponibles en el Portal de Padres.
¡Animamos a todas las familias a iniciar sesión para revisar el progreso de los estudiantes y celebrar sus logros!
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo en el éxito de nuestros estudiantes! 💙
#VanguardAcademy #PortalDePadres #ExitoEstudiantil
📢 4th Six Weeks Report Cards Now Available
Vanguard Academy parents and guardians,
Report cards for the 4th six weeks are now available in the Parent Portal.
We encourage all families to log in to review student progress and celebrate accomplishments!
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success! 💙
#VanguardAcademy #ParentPortal #StudentSuccess
📢 Boletas del 4 Seis Semanas Ya Disponibles
Padres y tutores de Vanguard Academy:
Las boletas del 4 seis semanas ya están disponibles en el Portal de Padres.
¡Animamos a todas las familias a iniciar sesión para revisar el progreso de los estudiantes y celebrar sus logros!
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo en el éxito de nuestros estudiantes! 💙
#VanguardAcademy #PortalDePadres #ExitoEstudiantil
Dear Van Gogh Elementary Families,
We are excited to share our February Counseling Newsletter with you! This month’s edition highlights the wonderful learning, growth, and community-building happening across our campus. We hope you take a few moments to read through and stay connected with the important work supporting our students’ social and emotional development.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making Van Gogh Elementary a caring and positive place for all students.
Warmly,
The Van Gogh Elementary Counseling Team
Estimadas familias de la Primaria Van Gogh,
¡Nos complace compartir con ustedes nuestro Boletín de Consejería del mes de febrero! En esta edición encontrarán información importante sobre el aprendizaje, el crecimiento y las actividades que se están llevando a cabo en nuestra escuela. Los invitamos a tomarse unos minutos para leerlo y mantenerse conectados con el trabajo que apoya el desarrollo social y emocional de nuestros estudiantes.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración para hacer de la Primaria Van Gogh un lugar positivo y acogedor para todos.
Con aprecio,
El Equipo de Consejería de la Primaria Van Gogh
We are excited to share our February Counseling Newsletter with you! This month’s edition highlights the wonderful learning, growth, and community-building happening across our campus. We hope you take a few moments to read through and stay connected with the important work supporting our students’ social and emotional development.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making Van Gogh Elementary a caring and positive place for all students.
Warmly,
The Van Gogh Elementary Counseling Team
Estimadas familias de la Primaria Van Gogh,
¡Nos complace compartir con ustedes nuestro Boletín de Consejería del mes de febrero! En esta edición encontrarán información importante sobre el aprendizaje, el crecimiento y las actividades que se están llevando a cabo en nuestra escuela. Los invitamos a tomarse unos minutos para leerlo y mantenerse conectados con el trabajo que apoya el desarrollo social y emocional de nuestros estudiantes.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración para hacer de la Primaria Van Gogh un lugar positivo y acogedor para todos.
Con aprecio,
El Equipo de Consejería de la Primaria Van Gogh
🎬 Vanguard Academy Movie Night – 2nd–5th Grade 🎬
Dear Parents,
We are excited to invite our 2nd–5th grade students to our upcoming Movie Night!
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
💲 $5 Entry Fee
🍿 Snacks and food will be available for purchase.
Students may bring their blankets and pillows to get comfortable and enjoy the movie with their friends!
This is a fun opportunity for our students to relax, build friendships, and enjoy a special evening together at school. We hope to see everyone there!
Dear Parents,
We are excited to invite our 2nd–5th grade students to our upcoming Movie Night!
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
💲 $5 Entry Fee
🍿 Snacks and food will be available for purchase.
Students may bring their blankets and pillows to get comfortable and enjoy the movie with their friends!
This is a fun opportunity for our students to relax, build friendships, and enjoy a special evening together at school. We hope to see everyone there!
TELPAS Testing and Electronic Procedures during State Testing
Calendario de los examenes de TELPAS y procedimientos de uso de aparatos electronicos durante examenes estatales.
Calendario de los examenes de TELPAS y procedimientos de uso de aparatos electronicos durante examenes estatales.
📚✨ Read Across America Week is Coming! ✨📚
We’re celebrating Read Across America and the birthday of Dr. Seuss starting March 2 🎉🎂 with a week full of costumes, creativity, and a love of reading! 🎩🐱📖
Get ready to dress up, dive into your favorite stories, and celebrate the joy of literacy across our campuses! ❤️📚 Please refer to the flyers for more information.
#ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussDay #LiteracyMatters #ReadersAreLeaders#VanguardAcademy#CelebrateLiteracy
📚✨ ¡Se acerca la Semana de Read Across America! ✨📚
Celebramos Read Across America y el cumpleaños de Dr. Seuss comenzando el 2 de marzo. 🎉🎂 con una semana llena de disfraces, creatividad y amor por la lectura. 🎩🐱📖
¡Prepárate para vestirte, sumergirte en tus historias favoritas y celebrar la alegría de la lectura en todos nuestros campus! ❤️📚 Consulta los volantes para más información.
#ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussDay #LaLecturaImporta #LectoresSonLíderes #VanguardAcademy #CelebremosLaLectura
We’re celebrating Read Across America and the birthday of Dr. Seuss starting March 2 🎉🎂 with a week full of costumes, creativity, and a love of reading! 🎩🐱📖
Get ready to dress up, dive into your favorite stories, and celebrate the joy of literacy across our campuses! ❤️📚 Please refer to the flyers for more information.
#ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussDay #LiteracyMatters #ReadersAreLeaders#VanguardAcademy#CelebrateLiteracy
📚✨ ¡Se acerca la Semana de Read Across America! ✨📚
Celebramos Read Across America y el cumpleaños de Dr. Seuss comenzando el 2 de marzo. 🎉🎂 con una semana llena de disfraces, creatividad y amor por la lectura. 🎩🐱📖
¡Prepárate para vestirte, sumergirte en tus historias favoritas y celebrar la alegría de la lectura en todos nuestros campus! ❤️📚 Consulta los volantes para más información.
#ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussDay #LaLecturaImporta #LectoresSonLíderes #VanguardAcademy #CelebremosLaLectura
💛✨ Another glimpse of Kindness Week in action! ✨💛
From bright colors to school spirit to superhero shirts, here’s another glimpse of our students and staff spreading kindness throughout our school.
Every smile, kind word, and thoughtful action reminds us that kindness starts with each of us. 💖
#KindnessWeek #SpreadKindness #BetterTogether #KindnessInAction #Belonging
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Desde colores brillantes hasta el espíritu escolar y las camisetas de superhéroes, aquí les mostramos cómo nuestros
estudiantes y personal comparten la bondad en nuestra escuela.
Cada sonrisa, palabra amable y gesto considerado nos recuerda que la bondad empieza con cada uno de nosotros. 💖 #SemanaDeLaAmabilidad #DifundirAmabilidad #JuntosMejor #AmabilidadEnAcción #Pertenencia
From bright colors to school spirit to superhero shirts, here’s another glimpse of our students and staff spreading kindness throughout our school.
Every smile, kind word, and thoughtful action reminds us that kindness starts with each of us. 💖
#KindnessWeek #SpreadKindness #BetterTogether #KindnessInAction #Belonging
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Desde colores brillantes hasta el espíritu escolar y las camisetas de superhéroes, aquí les mostramos cómo nuestros
estudiantes y personal comparten la bondad en nuestra escuela.
Cada sonrisa, palabra amable y gesto considerado nos recuerda que la bondad empieza con cada uno de nosotros. 💖 #SemanaDeLaAmabilidad #DifundirAmabilidad #JuntosMejor #AmabilidadEnAcción #Pertenencia
📸 Reminder, Van Gogh Families!
Tomorrow is Class Picture Day! All students must wear their school uniform.
We look forward to seeing everyone ready and smiling! 😄
📸 Recordatorio, Familias de Van Gogh:
¡Mañana es el Día de la Foto de Clase! Todos los estudiantes deben venir con su uniforme escolar.
¡Esperamos verlos listos y con una gran sonrisa! 😄
🎉✨ Let’s Celebrate CTE Month! ✨🎉
We are excited to celebrate the many Programs of Study our students are exploring through CTE! 🚀
These pathways provide real-world skills 🛠️, hands-on learning experiences 🔬, and a strong head start toward college and career success 🎓💼. Our students aren’t just learning — they’re preparing for their future! 🌟
As part of the celebration, we’re hosting CAREER DRESS UP WEEK 👔👩⚕️👷♂️ from February 23–27!
Students are encouraged to dress to represent their intended career paths based on our CTE program offerings. 👗🧑💻 Whether it’s healthcare 🩺, education 🍎, law enforcement 🚔, engineering ⚙️, business 📊, or beyond — we can’t wait to see our future leaders in action!
Let’s celebrate opportunity, ambition, and the bright futures ahead! 💙💛
#CTEMonth#CelebrateCTE#CareerReady#FutureLeaders#RealWorldSkills#StudentSuccess#VanguardAcademy
We are excited to celebrate the many Programs of Study our students are exploring through CTE! 🚀
These pathways provide real-world skills 🛠️, hands-on learning experiences 🔬, and a strong head start toward college and career success 🎓💼. Our students aren’t just learning — they’re preparing for their future! 🌟
As part of the celebration, we’re hosting CAREER DRESS UP WEEK 👔👩⚕️👷♂️ from February 23–27!
Students are encouraged to dress to represent their intended career paths based on our CTE program offerings. 👗🧑💻 Whether it’s healthcare 🩺, education 🍎, law enforcement 🚔, engineering ⚙️, business 📊, or beyond — we can’t wait to see our future leaders in action!
Let’s celebrate opportunity, ambition, and the bright futures ahead! 💙💛
#CTEMonth#CelebrateCTE#CareerReady#FutureLeaders#RealWorldSkills#StudentSuccess#VanguardAcademy
📸 Class Picture Day Reminder
Class Picture Day is this Thursday. All students must wear their navy uniform for class pictures. Even though we are celebrating Kindness Week, students must be in uniform on Thursday. The theme day will continue on Friday.
Thank you for your support!
📸 Recordatorio – Día de Fotos de Clase
El Día de Fotos de Clase es este jueves. Todos los estudiantes deben venir con el uniforme azul marino para las fotos de clase. Aunque estamos celebrando la Semana de la Amabilidad, los estudiantes deben venir en uniforme el jueves. El día temático continuará el viernes.
¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Class Picture Day is this Thursday. All students must wear their navy uniform for class pictures. Even though we are celebrating Kindness Week, students must be in uniform on Thursday. The theme day will continue on Friday.
Thank you for your support!
📸 Recordatorio – Día de Fotos de Clase
El Día de Fotos de Clase es este jueves. Todos los estudiantes deben venir con el uniforme azul marino para las fotos de clase. Aunque estamos celebrando la Semana de la Amabilidad, los estudiantes deben venir en uniforme el jueves. El día temático continuará el viernes.
¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Presidents Day: A Celebration of Service
Presidents Day is more than a holiday, it’s a reminder that leadership requires courage, character, and commitment. ⭐
At Vanguard Academy, we are proud to educate future leaders who will serve, innovate, and strengthen our communities. 🎓✨
Today we honor the legacy of those who have led our nation , and we look forward to the leaders rising in our classrooms. 🚀📚
Happy Presidents Day!
#VanguardAcademy #FutureLeaders #PresidentsDay
Presidents Day is more than a holiday, it’s a reminder that leadership requires courage, character, and commitment. ⭐
At Vanguard Academy, we are proud to educate future leaders who will serve, innovate, and strengthen our communities. 🎓✨
Today we honor the legacy of those who have led our nation , and we look forward to the leaders rising in our classrooms. 🚀📚
Happy Presidents Day!
#VanguardAcademy #FutureLeaders #PresidentsDay
Van Gogh Elementary Parents - Please see the updated February calendar. TELPAS testing will begin during the last week of the month.
Padres de Van Gogh Primaria - Por favor, vea el calendario actualizado de febrero. Las evaluaciones de TELPAS comenzarán durante la última semana del mes.
Education is an act of love.
At Vanguard Academy, we believe every lesson taught, every goal set, and every student supported is rooted in care and commitment. Our educators lead with heart, our students rise with courage, and our community stands together with purpose.
This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate the relationships that inspire growth and the love that drives our mission forward.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Vanguard family! ❤️📚
#VanguardAcademy #VanguardFamily #LoveLivesHere
At Vanguard Academy, we believe every lesson taught, every goal set, and every student supported is rooted in care and commitment. Our educators lead with heart, our students rise with courage, and our community stands together with purpose.
This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate the relationships that inspire growth and the love that drives our mission forward.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Vanguard family! ❤️📚
#VanguardAcademy #VanguardFamily #LoveLivesHere
Dear Parents,
Today we conducted a shelter-in-place drill on campus for practice purposes. This was only a drill and was implemented to ensure that our students and staff are prepared and understand safety procedures.
All students and staff did a great job following directions, and the drill was completed successfully.
Thank you for your continued support as we prioritize the safety of everyone on our campus.
Van Gogh Elementary Administration
Español:
Estimados Padres,
El día de hoy realizamos un simulacro de resguardo (shelter-in-place) en nuestro campus con fines de práctica. Este fue solamente un simulacro y se llevó a cabo para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes y personal estén preparados y conozcan los procedimientos de seguridad.
Todos los estudiantes y el personal hicieron un excelente trabajo siguiendo las instrucciones y el simulacro se completó con éxito.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras damos prioridad a la seguridad de todos en nuestro campus.
Administración de Van Gogh Elementary
Royals,
Thank you for your patience. Our power is back on. We are resuming regular schedule.
Good morning Vanguard Van Gogh Parents/Guardians,
We are currently experiencing a power outage affecting our campus and portions of the City of Pharr. We are closely monitoring updates from American Electric Power (AEP) for the latest information.
At this time, Van Gogh Elementary and Early College High School are on HOLD status. This means all students and staff will remain in their current classrooms, and instruction will continue as normal within each classroom.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Parents, our Lost & Found clothing and items will be donated at the end of this month.
Please stop by and check for any items that may belong to your child.
🗓 Last day to claim items: Friday, February 27, 2026
After this date, all remaining items will be donated.
Thank you for your support!
🎈 ¡Aprende a decorar con globos! 🎈
Te invitamos a nuestra Clase de Decoración con Globos, donde aprenderás técnicas básicas para crear decoraciones hermosas, desarrollar nuevas habilidades y ahorrar dinero en tus eventos y celebraciones.
📅 Jueves, 12 de febrero de 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Van Gogh Elementary – Biblioteca
✔️ Ideal para fiestas y eventos
✔️ No se necesita experiencia previa
✔️ Clase impartida solo en Español
📲 ¡Cupo limitado! Regístrate hoy escaneando el código QR o visitando:
👉 https://bit.ly/GlobosPFE
¡No te lo pierdas! 🎉
Te invitamos a nuestra Clase de Decoración con Globos, donde aprenderás técnicas básicas para crear decoraciones hermosas, desarrollar nuevas habilidades y ahorrar dinero en tus eventos y celebraciones.
📅 Jueves, 12 de febrero de 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Van Gogh Elementary – Biblioteca
✔️ Ideal para fiestas y eventos
✔️ No se necesita experiencia previa
✔️ Clase impartida solo en Español
📲 ¡Cupo limitado! Regístrate hoy escaneando el código QR o visitando:
👉 https://bit.ly/GlobosPFE
¡No te lo pierdas! 🎉
Parents, please note a minor change to our calendar. Students may wear their favorite valentine's attire on February 13th. Padres de familia, les informamos que hay un pequeño cambio en nuestro calendario. Los estudiantes podrán usar su vestimenta favorita de san valentin el 13 de febrero.
Vanguard Academy Family 📣
Friendly reminder that there will be no school for students on Friday, February 6th 📚❌ as we will be hosting Professional Learning for staff 👩🏫👨🏫.
Vanguard will also be closed on Monday, February 9th ❄️ as this day is listed as a Weather Day in our Academic Calendar 🗓️.
Have a wonderful long weekend! 🌟
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Familia de Vanguard Academy 📣
Les recordamos que no habrá clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de febrero 📚❌, ya que tendremos capacitaciones para el personal 👩🏫👨🏫.
Vanguard también estará cerrado el lunes, 9 de febrero ❄️, ya que este día está marcado como Día por Condiciones Climáticas en nuestro Calendario Académico 🗓️.
¡Que tengan un excelente fin de semana largo! 🌟
