Stressed About the Holidays?

Region 16 Nov/Dec Parent and Family Engagement Connection

Region 16 has provided great articles in their November/December newsletter for this stressful time of the year. The newsletter includes articles about Tips for Coping with Stress at the Holidays, Getting Involved in Community Service, Exercise and Nutrition, A Busy Parent's Checklist, and Getting Involved in Your Child's School. 

GenTX Week

We are celebrating GenTX Week this week to help raise awareness of the value of a higher education and thus, help to promote a college-going culture among students and their families. Each day we will have a different theme.

Monday: "My future starts NOW!" Show your school pride by wearing your elementary school shirt.

Tuesday: "Show your true colors" Wear your favorite college school colors today

Wednesday: "College Shirt Day!" Where do you want to go to college? Wear your college shirt

Thursday: " I tip my hat to higher education" Wear your favorite college hat or cap to school

Friday: "Dress the part because you're smart" Dress up as what you want to be when you graduate from college

Web Resources for Parents 
www.collegeforalltexans.com - information on admissions/financial aid in Texas www.collegeispossible.org - information on ways parents can prepare students www.familyeducation.com - for information regarding educational skills expected for each grade and skill-builder exercises parents can do with their students 
www.college.gov - for information about paying and preparing for college 
www.ed.gov/parents - information regarding a variety of support parents can give and receive in helping their students attend college 
www.texastomorrowfunds.org - information on Texas college savings plans 
www.nasfaa.org – financial aid information 
www.fastweb.com - free scholarship and financial aid service 
www.aie.org/Parents - information for helping parents help students prepare for college 

Thank You Veterans!

Veterans Day is a time to celebrate people who have served in the military during times of peace and during times of war. Students at Guadalupe Elementary and William Wood Elementary thanked our veterans with a beautiful music program arranged by our talented music teacher, Mrs. Young. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service to our country.

Responsibility Awards

Students from William Wood Elementary and Guadalupe Elementary were recognized for Responsibility. JROTC TX956 presented the awards at William Wood Elementary and spoke about the importance of being responsible at home by taking care of their pet. Guadalupe Elementary's guest, Dr. Susanne Carroll, spoke about the responsibility of all students at home, school, and in the community. Congratulations to all of our award recipients!

T.R.R.F.C.C. Character: Respect

We have T.R.R.F.C.C. Character at Guadalupe Elementary! T.R.R.F.C.C. stands for Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Today we honored students for their respect in the classroom. During our T.R.R.F.C.C. Character Awards, the Mr. Gary Moses spoke to the students about RESPECT. Congratulations to all of our T.R.R.F.C.C. Award Recipients. You are leaders in your classroom and everywhere you go! #StarPride

Aviator Character Education Awards: Respect

We have T.R.R.F.C.C. Character at William Wood Elementary! T.R.R.F.C.C stands for Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Today we honored students for their respect in the classroom. During our Aviator Character Education Awards (ACE Awards), the TX 956 JROTC students led by their instructor, Major Craig Nordskog taught the students about RESPECT. One of our principal's former students recalled the respect he had for Mrs. Schuelke and how he showed his respect with a red apple on her desk. The cadets gave apples to eight students and they were directed to give their apples to their teachers to demonstrate the respect they have for them.

 ACE Award presentations followed the speeches by the JROTC. Kindergarten and First Grade were named Wingmen of Respect. Second and Third Grade Students were named Pilots of Respect. And Fourth and Fifth Grade students were named Aces of Respect. Congratulations to all of our ACE Award Recipients. You are leaders in your classroom and everywhere you go! #Aviator Pride

The Beauty of Resiliency

Resiliency is the bounce-back-ability to continue moving forward through difficult times. Over the last few weeks, Victoria and its surrounding communities have shown resiliency. I look into the classrooms and I see each child and staff member shining bright like diamonds. They have shown strength under great pressure and stress. This is the beauty of resiliency. We are resilient and will continue to shine brighter each day. #BetterTogether

Hurricane Harvey Resources:

For emotional and family support visit   Victoria ISD Family Support

For district information visit Victoria ISD Hurricane Harvey Relief