Parents this week at Picasso Elementary......
1. All Week-Book Fair Nov. 10th-14th
2. Tuesday- Veterans Celebration- students can wear red, white, and blue with Jeans
3. Wednesday- Holiday Picture Day- students can wear their Holiday outfits -Book Fair Family Night- 4:30-6:00 pm
4. Thursday- World Kindness Day- students can wear Kindness shirt with uniform
5. Friday- Last day of Book Fair
Thank you.
Next Wednesday November 12th, we will have our Parent book fair night at our Picasso Cafeteria from 4:30-6:00pm. See you then.
El próximo miércoles 12 de noviembre tendremos nuestra noche de feria del libro para padres en nuestra cafetería Picasso de 4:30 a 6:00 p. m. Nos vemos entonces.
El próximo miércoles 12 de noviembre tendremos nuestra noche de feria del libro para padres en nuestra cafetería Picasso de 4:30 a 6:00 p. m. Nos vemos entonces.
Parents, a form was sent home to fill out. Please return it by tomorrow. Thank you.
Parents we encourage all students to be in school daily. This week 3rd grade students had the highest attendance percentage of the week 96.41%.
Attendance=Learning
Thank you for bringing your child to school everyday.
Attendance=Learning
Thank you for bringing your child to school everyday.
Parents... next week we celebrate Veterans at Picasso Elem., please read the information on the flyer. We are proud of your sacrifice and want to celebrate you.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service.
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
Parents we encourage all students to be in school daily. This week 5th grade students had the highest attendance percentage of the week 98.05%.
Attendance=Learning
Thank you for bringing your child to school everyday.
Attendance=Learning
Thank you for bringing your child to school everyday.
🌟 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
Parents please read flyer on the layout for Tutoring Pick up (back of the campus).
Note: ACE pick up continues in front.
Note: ACE pick up continues in front.
Our Greenpower Spidey Team did it again..... they earned 1st place at the Mid Valley Goblin Rally in Weslaco. Way to go Mr. Salinas and entire team of Staff and students!
Greenpower directly exposes students to engineering and innovation as they work in teams to design and build their own single-seat, battery-powered race cars. The program focuses on teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles through the design and construction of electric racing cars.
Thank you Mrs. Salinas and Team of students and staff for soaring great heights and taking Vanguard Academy to great recognitions in STEM.
Greenpower directly exposes students to engineering and innovation as they work in teams to design and build their own single-seat, battery-powered race cars. The program focuses on teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles through the design and construction of electric racing cars.
Thank you Mrs. Salinas and Team of students and staff for soaring great heights and taking Vanguard Academy to great recognitions in STEM.
Parents we invite you to our upcoming Bilingual Parent meeting about our program. Thank you.
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.
Parents, next week we create awareness through our Red Ribbon Drug Free Week. We look forward to student participation. Thank you for your support.
Picasso parents next week we want to celebrate Positive Awareness week. Students can bring a paw-stuffed animal to promote positive mental health in our lives. Thank you for all you do.
Padres de Picasso la próxima semana queremos celebrar la semana de la Conciencia Positiva. Los estudiantes pueden traer un animal de peluche para promover una salud mental positiva en nuestras vidas. Gracias por todo lo que haces.
Padres de Picasso la próxima semana queremos celebrar la semana de la Conciencia Positiva. Los estudiantes pueden traer un animal de peluche para promover una salud mental positiva en nuestras vidas. Gracias por todo lo que haces.
As part of our Principal's Month series, today we would like to spotlight Mrs. Sonia Martinez, campus principal at Picasso Elementary in Pharr, servicing grades Pre-K 3 through 5th.
With more than 20 years of experience in education, Mrs. Martinez leads Picasso Elementary with unwavering focus, drive, and passion.
With more than 20 years of experience in education, Mrs. Martinez leads Picasso Elementary with unwavering focus, drive, and passion.
Picasso Parents, for this week.....
Tuesday- 3 week Perfect Attendance Picnic Celebration
Wednesday- RLA Benchmark for 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Thursday- Science Benchmark for 5th Only.
Friday - Picasso's Annual Fall Festival 5:30- 8:30 pm.
Note: Pre-Sale of Bracelets and Tickets until Thursday.
Thank you for your support and God Bless you.
Today our Picasso Greenpower Team went for 1st place Overall and Best Car Design Trophies at Brownsville City Competition with five other schools in the Valley. This is the 3rd Cohort of Picasso Students that participate in Greenpower STEM with Mr. Salinas's Lead.
Greenpower directly exposes students to engineering and innovation as they work in teams to design and build their own single-seat, battery-powered race cars. The program focuses on teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles through the design and construction of electric racing cars.
Thank you Mrs. Salinas and Team of students and staff for soaring great heights and taking Vanguard Academy to great recognitions in STEM.
Parents, we will begin Academic Tutoring Support for our 3rd-5th. Please read details on flyer. Thank you.
Padres, comenzaremos el apoyo de tutoría académica para nuestros estudiantes de 3º a 5º. Lea los detalles en el folleto. Gracias.
Padres, comenzaremos el apoyo de tutoría académica para nuestros estudiantes de 3º a 5º. Lea los detalles en el folleto. Gracias.
Parents, next Tuesday we celebrate 3 week perfect attendance celebration. Please read flyer for details. Thank you.
