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July 18 Koala Chronicle

Posted Date: 07/18/25 (04:00 PM)


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Koala Chronicle

Terrell Elementary School Newsletter

July 18, 2025

Weekly Recap

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Looking to a great launch to the school year!

We are actively working towards ensuring we have an exceptional launch to our 2025-26 school year. Some of our students will be joining us on campus for our Jump Start Camp from July 21-24, if you have been included, you will have information emailed directly to you. Our staff is gearing up to begin setting up their classrooms and will begin their back to school professional learning on July 30. Our principal, Mrs. Carpenter is engaging parent groups in small group feedback groups over the next month, please complete the form below if you are interested in particpating. We hope you are enjoying some fun in the sun, and back to school preparations. Our staff is eagerly awaiting welcoming our students back soon! Please review the important items below to ensure you are in the know for all the back to school events and plans.
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Order your 2025-26 School Shirt Today!

Terrell Elementary 2025-26 School Year shirts are now available for purchase for $19 each. All shirts must be ordered by July 20th at midnight. You may pick up the shirts at Meet the Teacher on Aug. 7. Click the link below to place your order now!
 
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Complete the 2025-2026 Student Transportation Form

The 2025-2026 Student Transportation Form is now available to complete in Skyward Family Access. This form provides our transportation department with important information to organize bus routes for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.  

Each student, no matter their form of transportation, must have a transportation form completed by their parent or guardian before the start of the next school year. Log into Family Access to fill out and submit the form. Contact your student's campus for more information. 

 

Back To School Information

District Back To School Info
School Times
District Instructional Calendars

On-Site After School Childcare

Gingerbread Kids Academy will be the After-School Program at Terrell. To register for the AfterSchool Program, please visit their website at www.gbkidsacademy.com.
School Supply List
Terrell Dress Days

Dress Code

Terrell Elementary will follow the District Dress Code as outlined in the Student Handbook (no uniforms). We invite students to wear college shirts on Mondays, Gators Gear on Wednesdays, and spirit (Terrell Koala) shirts on Fridays. See page 42-43 for district dress code.
 
District Block Party
 

Upcoming Events

  • Aug. 7 - Meet the Teacher (5-7 PM)
  • Aug. 11 - First Day of School
  • Sept. 3- Parent Information Night (5:30-7:30 PM)
 
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Stay Connected- Use the Parent Square App

Download the ParentSquare app to stay informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your student's campus and Lamar CISD.

As a registered parent, you can:
Receive messages from the school and district via phone, email, text, or app notification
Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6pm
Communicate in your preferred language
Comment on school postings to engage with your school community
Direct message teachers, staff, and other parents

 
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