🏃‍♂️💪 Get game-ready! 🏆 Sports physicals are now available to help student-athletes stay healthy ✅ and cleared for the upcoming season. ⚽🏀 Don’t wait until the last minute — come out and get your physical completed quickly and easily! ⚡⚡

📘✨ Don’t miss out on a piece of Van Gogh history! ✨📘

The very first-ever Van Gogh Elementary Yearbook is here! 🎉
Capture the memories, friendships, and unforgettable moments from this amazing school year.

🖊️ Join us for our Yearbook Signing Party
📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
📍 Van Gogh Cafeteria

Yearbooks are only $45 and quantities are limited!
Make sure your student has a copy to look back on for years to come. 💙👑

Snacks will be provided during the signing party! 🍿✨

#VanGoghElementary #Yearbook2026 #RoyalMemories #GoVanGogh

Reminders

Dear Parents, This year, we were given the opportunity to invite our incoming 5th grade students to participate in the The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Railway to Safety program. We have limited spots available, but if you are interested, please sign up over the weekend. The deadline to register is Tuesday. If interested, please reach out to your child’s teacher for the registration link. Teachers, please let Mr. Flores know of any students interested, as he will be the chaperone leading this initiative. UTRGV Railway to Safety is a program that I highly recommend. The program will take place during the second week of June and will last the entire week. Thank you, Emily Cortez Principal, Van Gogh Elementary

🎉 Don’t Miss These Last Days of School! 🎉
🎉 ¡No Faltes Estos Últimos Días de Escuela! 🎉

📅 Tuesday / Martes: Talent Show 🎤
📅 Wednesday / Miércoles: End of Year Dance with PJs 🕺💤
📅 Last Day / Último Día: End of Year Parties 🎈🎉

✨ We will also have “Principal to the Wall”! ✨
✨ ¡También tendremos “Pega a la Directora en la Pared”! ✨

Students may bring their own duct tape as part of this promised good behavior incentive.
Los estudiantes pueden traer su propia cinta adhesiva (“duct tape”) como parte de este incentivo por buen comportamiento.

💙 Attendance matters! Let’s finish the school year strong and have fun together!
💙 ¡La asistencia importa! ¡Terminemos el año escolar fuertes y divirtiéndonos juntos!

Good evening, Van Gogh Elementary PK3–Kindergarten parents and siblings, To support the construction and building progress of Van Gogh Secondary, Gate D and Gate E will be closed during the last three days of school: May 26th, 27th, and 28th. Because of this, we will be implementing an alternative morning drop-off and afternoon pickup plan for PK3–Kindergarten students and their siblings. Gate C will remain open, and staff members will be available in front of the main building enclosure to assist our PK3–Kindergarten students during arrival and dismissal. In order to help alleviate traffic and ensure student safety, dismissal will begin at 2:00 PM on these days. We kindly ask for your patience and cooperation as we work together to maintain a safe and smooth process for all students and families. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Good evening, Van Gogh Elementary PK3–Kindergarten parents and siblings, To support the construction and building progress of Van Gogh Secondary, Gate D and Gate E will be closed during the last three days of school: May 26th, 27th, and 28th. Because of this, we will be implementing an alternative morning drop-off and afternoon pickup plan for PK3–Kindergarten students and their siblings. Gate C will remain open, and staff members will be available in front of the main building enclosure to assist our PK3–Kindergarten students during arrival and dismissal. In order to help alleviate traffic and ensure student safety, dismissal will begin at 2:00 PM on these days. We kindly ask for your patience and cooperation as we work together to maintain a safe and smooth process for all students and families. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

🚗 Parent Parking for This Week’s Awards Ceremonies 🚗 Please review the parking map prior to arriving on campus for our End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies. 🔹 Parent parking will be available in the designated blue parking areas. 🔹 Overflow parking will be available near Gate D. 🔹 Staff parking areas marked in red are reserved for campus personnel only. 🔹 Please do not park in no parking or construction zones for the safety of all students and families. Thank you for your cooperation as we celebrate our amazing Royals! 👑💙

Good evening, Van Gogh Elementary PK3–Kindergarten parents and siblings, To support the construction and building progress of Van Gogh Secondary, Gate D and Gate E will be closed during the last three days of school: May 26th, 27th, and 28th. Because of this, we will be implementing an alternative morning drop-off and afternoon pickup plan for PK3–Kindergarten students and their siblings. Gate C will remain open, and staff members will be available in front of the main building enclosure to assist our PK3–Kindergarten students during arrival and dismissal. In order to help alleviate traffic and ensure student safety, dismissal will begin at 2:00 PM on these days. We kindly ask for your patience and cooperation as we work together to maintain a safe and smooth process for all students and families. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Good afternoon, Van Gogh families! ☀️ To celebrate the final days of school, we will be having our Summer Fun Dress Up Days beginning May 18th through May 28th! Students are invited to participate in our themed days and fun classroom activities as we finish the year strong together. 👖 Jeans will be allowed every day during these celebrations. Please review the flyer for daily themes and activities, including award ceremony attire, karaoke day, movie day in the classroom, pajama day, dance day, and our final class celebrations. 🎉 Reminder: Classroom parties will take place on Thursday, May 28th. Additional information will be shared by your child’s teacher. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make these last days of school memorable and fun for our Royals! 💙💛 Go Van Gogh!

No balloons please

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing moms! 💐 First and foremost, thank you for everything you do for your children each and every day. Your love, support, sacrifices, encouragement, and partnership mean more than words can express. As the principal of Van Gogh Elementary, I want you to know how deeply appreciated you are. We could not do this work without you, and it is truly an honor to serve your children alongside you. We are so excited to celebrate all of you during tomorrow’s Mother’s Day activities! Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being such an important part of our school family. ❤️ As part of tomorrow’s event, there will also be an optional photo booth available for moms who are interested. Digital photos will be available for $5 each. 📸 We look forward to celebrating with you tomorrow. Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing moms and families! 🌸
Reminder: Our Mother’s Day events will take place on Monday, May 11. In honor of this special celebration, students may wear their Sunday’s Best as we celebrate the incredible women in our lives. We look forward to a beautiful day filled with love, appreciation, and special memories. 💖

¡Feliz Día de las Madres a todas nuestras increíbles mamás y familias! 🌸
Recordatorio: Nuestros eventos del Día de las Madres se llevarán a cabo el lunes 11 de mayo. En honor a esta celebración tan especial, los estudiantes pueden vestir su mejor atuendo de domingo para celebrar a las mujeres tan importantes en nuestras vidas. Esperamos compartir un día lleno de amor, agradecimiento y hermosos recuerdos. 💖

Hear ye! Hear ye! Attention all Royal Van Gogh Elementary parents! Van Gogh Elementary will be hosting the last book fair for the year May 11th through May 15th. Hope to see you there!

🎒✨ Now Available: 2026–2027 Student Uniform Guide! ✨🎒

Vanguard Academy families, we’re excited to announce that our 2026–2027 Student Uniform Guide is now available!

📘👕 Use the QR codes in the image to quickly access the full uniform guide and shop directly through our official Duratex online store. 🛍️📲

🚨 Don’t forget: Duratex is currently offering a sale on uniforms! Be sure to place your order by May 17 to take advantage of discounted pricing before regular prices begin on May 18.

Start planning ahead and get your students ready for a successful school year! 💙

#VanguardAcademy #StudentUniforms

🎒✨ ¡Ya Disponible: Guía de Uniforme Estudiantil 2026–2027! ✨🎒

Familias de Vanguard Academy, ¡nos complace anunciar que nuestra Guía de Uniforme Estudiantil 2026–2027 ya está disponible! 📘👕

Utilice los códigos QR en la imagen para acceder rápidamente a la guía completa de uniformes y comprar directamente en nuestra tienda oficial en línea de Duratex. 🛍️📲

🚨 No lo olvide: ¡Duratex actualmente tiene una oferta en uniformes! Asegúrese de realizar su pedido antes del 17 de mayo para aprovechar los precios con descuento antes de que los precios regulares comiencen el 18 de mayo.

¡Comience a planificar con anticipación y prepare a sus estudiantes para un año escolar exitoso! 💙

#VanguardAcademy #UniformesEscolares

📅✨ Our May Calendar is here! Stay up to date with all the exciting events and important dates. Let’s make it a great month! 🌸🎉

📅✨ ¡Nuestro calendario de mayo ya está aquí! Manténgase al tanto de todos los eventos emocionantes y fechas importantes. ¡Hagamos de este un gran mes! 🌸🎉

Happy Principal's Day to Mrs. Cortez! 🎉 Today we celebrate the incredible leader who keeps our school running smoothly, supports our students with such care, and makes our hallways a welcoming place for everyone. Thank you, Mrs. Cortez, for all you do! 👏✨From your Van Gogh Family!!

🎉 Día del Niño Community Festival 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled community celebration on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pharr / Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Dr., Pharr, TX 78577)!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🍔 Delicious food
🎯 Kids games & activities
🌿 Nature scavenger hunt
🎶 Live performances
🎟️ Live raffle & exciting prizes!

This is a FREE community event designed to celebrate our children and bring families together in a fun, welcoming outdoor setting. 💛

We hope to see you there—invite your family and friends and help us spread the word!

#DiaDelNiño #VanguardAcademy #FamilyFun #CommunityEvent #CelebrateKids

🎉 Festival Comunitario del Día del Niño 🎉

¡Acompáñanos en una celebración comunitaria llena de diversión el sábado 2 de mayo de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en el Pharr / Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Dr., Pharr, TX 78577)!

Trae a toda la familia y disfruta de:
🍔 Comida deliciosa
🎯 Juegos y actividades para niños
🌿 Búsqueda del tesoro en la naturaleza
🎶 Presentaciones en vivo
🎟️ ¡Rifa en vivo y premios emocionantes!

Este es un evento comunitario GRATUITO diseñado para celebrar a nuestros niños y unir a las familias en un ambiente al aire libre, divertido y acogedor. 💛

¡Esperamos verte ahí! Invita a tu familia y amigos y ayúdanos a compartir este evento.

#DíaDelNiño #VanguardAcademy #DiversiónEnFamilia #EventoComunitario #CelebrandoALosNiños

✨🎉 Student Spotlight: Ana Regina Treviño 🎉✨

Join us in celebrating Ana Regina, a fourth-grade student at Van Gogh Elementary, who continues to shine through her leadership and dedication. 💙📚 As Student Council Vice President, she leads with purpose while also pursuing her passion for dance—training for three years at a private academy. 💃🌟

Her commitment and talent recently earned her high recognition at a state folklórico competition, and she had the honor of leading the pledge and invocation at a district board meeting.🙏

Ana’s leadership, talent, and community spirit make her a standout on campus. 👏✨

#StudentSpotlight #VanguardAcademy #FutureLeaders #VanGoghElementary