Dear Parents and Guardians, As we head into the last week before the holiday break, we encourage all students to maintain strong attendance. Teachers are finalizing grades for the end of the nine weeks, and every day counts toward their success. Important reminders: - Grades and report cards for this nine-week period will be released in early January.
- Winter Parties will be held on Wednesday, December 17th. More details will be shared soon!
We also want to wish your family a magical winter break filled with joy and memorable moments with your students. Thank you for your continued support in helping every child finish the semester strong! Warm regards,
Warmly, Brittany D. Carpenter Principal, Terrell Elementary |
Students may join teachers for some themed dress this week, of course it is fully optional, and should still adhere to dress code guidelines.
Monday Dec. 15 - Wear a holiday hat, headband or Antlers
Tues. Dec. 16
Wed. Dec. 17 - Classroom Parties (See schedule)
- Wear Elf-Attire
Thurs. Dec. 18 - Polar Express Day - Students may wear pajamas (no slippers)
Fri. Dec. 19 Student Holiday - Staff Development Day
Green Track Holiday Parade - Starts at Tomas HS at 9AM |
During your child's STEM rotation for Innovative Days, students have been working on creating their own inventions. Help make them come to life by saving and bringing in your cardboard tubes, boxes, old wire, springs - anything that you think could be engineered into something new (please no glass or sharp objects). Items may be delivered to Ms. Castillo's room. Thanks for your help! |
Our 2nd annual Career Day is scheduled for January 30th from 8:30 AM- 11:00 in the Terrell Elementary gym.
Do you know someone who has a cool job that the kids would love to hear about? Do you know a sports or music industry person? Does someone you know get gratis from work that our koalas would love?
We would love to have a diversity of industry, military, technology, etc. that can not only excite our koalas, but also help them make the real-world connection to the importance of their education. Attached, please find an interest letter and below a link to complete if you or your business are able to participate. I thank you in advance for inspiring our Koalas.
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Thank You for Supporting Our Library! As we wrap up the fall semester, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing families for supporting our library. Your involvement has helped create a vibrant space where students discover new worlds and grow as readers. This semester was full of exciting moments, including: - Book Fair Success – Thanks to your participation, we were able to add lots of new things in the library.
- Family Reading Night – What a joy to see families sharing stories together.
- Beanstack Back to School District Champs - We had 99.2% participation of students logging in their reading minutes.
- Book Character Pumpkins and Storybook Tree Ornaments – Creativity was in full swing with hands-on projects that connected reading with the imagination.
Because of your support, these experiences were possible—and they made a lasting impact on our students. We can’t wait to see what adventures await in the spring!
Thanks, Mrs. Jurkowski |
🎉 The December Reading Challenge is Here! 🎉 Let’s celebrate all the amazing reading your Koalas have done this year! This is the perfect chance to finish strong—log those reading minutes and earn cheerful, festive badges along the way.
📚 How to Join: - Open the Beanstack App through your Koala’s Classlink.
- Find more details in Canvas under the Terrell Student Library Course.
✨ Parent Tips for Success: - Set a daily reading time—even 10–15 minutes makes a big difference!
- Log minutes right after reading to keep the momentum going.
- Celebrate progress—cheer for each badge earned!
- Explore new books together to keep reading fun and festive.
Let’s make this December full of stories and sparkle! 🌟 |
Join Our Winter Reading Challenge! This January, we’re teaming up with Steps to Literacy to invite schools across North America to take part in an exciting winter reading adventure featuring Benny the Bean! Students can earn fun, Benny-themed badges as they log their reading progress. Grab a book, start reading, and join Benny for an unforgettable journey into the world of stories!
Check this out! The TOP THREE Classes with the most minutes logged in can earn a Popcorn Party!
The Challenge begins on January 1st! Remember every minute counts!
More details can be found in the Terrell Library Canvas Course. |
Our district will post new recommended library materials for a 30-day review period, giving parents, students, staff, and community members the opportunity to preview and comment on titles before they are purchased. Comments must be submitted through the district’s online form, located on the top left of the Library Books Order page. All feedback received during the 30-day window will be reviewed and considered prior to finalizing any orders. Please note that materials designated for elementary may also be available to middle school students; materials marked for elementary and middle school may be available to junior high; and materials listed for elementary, middle, and junior high may be available to high school students. Each title may be purchased in multiple formats, including paperback, hardcover, audiobook, and large print. Click here for more information and titles.
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To expedite the check in process at our winter parties, we would like parents or guardians to complete this form letting us know which parties you plan to attend by Tuesday Dec. 16 at 1PM. This ensures we have time to print and prepare badges for quicker check in. Those who do not RSVP may still attend the party, but should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow for check in with your state-issued ID. |
'Healthy Bites Healthy Moves’ is a free 8-week curriculum series, designed to help adults make healthy lifestyle choices. Each of the 8 sessions are about an hour and a half long and are designed to teach key skills to promote their family's health and wellness. The curriculum covers the concepts of diet quality, physical activity, food safety, food security and food preparation. Families will benefit from their classes as they will be able to plan healthy family meals by staying within a budget and saving more. Participants who attend a minimum of 6 sessions graduate with a certificate and those who attend all 8 sessions get a certificate as well as a cookbook. |
Thank you to all those who donated! We were able to provide a $250 donation of toys to Child Advocates of Fort Bend. |
After purchasing a sign posting, please email Monica.cruz@lcisd.org with the date you would like it posted and the name of your student. |
- You may use school cafe to add funds to your student's account for breakfast or lunch purchases.
- Parents may attend lunch with their students. Please bring your ID and check in with the office prior to lunch start time.
- To preview school menus, please visit the child nutrition website.
- If you are delivering lunch for your student, please plan to bring it at least 15 minutes before their lunchtime. We will not accept food delivery services for students.
- If sending a lunch for your child, remember we are a nut-free school. Students who bring items with nuts will be seated at a separate table during lunch; we recommend avoiding this as much as possible.
- For snacks- please only send one snack, as this is a working snack time within the classroom. Ensure you send a snack that is not messy and does not need utensils. (Such as- Goldfish, pretzels, or animal crackers!😊) Nut products are not permitted during snack.
- Breakfast doors close at 7:43 AM. Please arrive no later than 7:40 AM if your child needs to eat breakfast. Instruction begins in classes at 7:45AM.
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Transportation changes will not be accepted after 2:10 pm or 10:45 on early release dates. To submit a transportation change, please call the office at (832) 223-6500 or write a note for your child to bring with them, reflecting the transportation changes. Neither email nor voicemail is an approved method of communication for transportation changes.
You may check out your child early if needed for doctor's appointments or other necessary reasons until 2:30 PM on full days or 10:05 on early release dates. Please limit this as much as possible, as we are actively instructing and learning until 3:05 PM each day. If your student repeatedly leaves early, they are potentially missing key information. |
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