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Posted Date: 09/11/26 (05:27 PM)


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Upcoming Events

September 17: EMPR (Emergency Preparedness Month)
September 18: House Color Lunch -Green House
September 18: PTO General Meeting (9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.)
September 24: Cougar Cub Leaders
September 25: Dolly Parton Day
September 28: Professional Learning Day -No school
Oct 1: Fall Photo Day
Oct 2: Custodian Appreciation Day
Oct 2: House Color Lunch-Blue House

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Message
Dear Cougar Cub Families,

Dear Elementary Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful and restful Labor Day weekend with family and friends. It was great to see our students return to school refreshed, energized, and ready to learn after the three-day break.
This morning, our school community came together for a meaningful Patriot Day Ceremony as we paused to remember and honor the lives affected by the events of September 11, 2001. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to our Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and their dedicated leaders for their assistance and participation in today's ceremony. Your leadership and service helped make the event especially meaningful.
A special thank you also goes to KCub for their thoughtful remembrance and tribute during our Patriot Day observance. Their contribution helped us reflect on the importance of courage, service, and unity.
We are also grateful to the many parents and family members who joined us this morning in support of our event. Your presence and partnership continue to strengthen our school community.
As I visit classrooms throughout the day, I am seeing outstanding teaching and learning taking place across our campus. Our students are engaged, growing, and flourishing both academically and socially. It is a joy to watch them develop new skills, build confidence, and embrace opportunities to learn each day.
Thank you for your continued support of our school and for partnering with us to help every child succeed.

Warm Regards,

Julissa Fisher

Proud Cougar Cub Principal

Dolly Parton Day

FSHE will participate in honoring Dolly Parton on 9/25.  Dolly was a big supporter of literacy.  She was the founder of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library that gifted over 200 million books to children worldwide.  
Dolly Day

Family Fun Events in San Antonio

Looking for something fun to do this month? Click on the link to access the November calendar of events in San Antonio. These are family fun events.

TEA Military Family Resource Guide

 
Counselor Information
Hi Cougar Cub Parents, 
Strong social skills are the foundation for building healthy, lasting relationships. Every day, our students are learning how to navigate friendships, resolve conflicts, and express their feelings—and the biggest influence on their success is watching the adults around them.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Character Education go hand-in-hand. SEL gives children the emotional toolkit (like self-regulation and empathy) they need to put positive character traits (like honesty, respect, and kindness) into action.
Here are three quick ways you can support these skills at home this week:
  • Model Emotional Regulation: Speak your thought process out loud when facing a challenge. Saying something like, "I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed right now, so I'm going to take three deep breaths before I solve this," shows kids how to manage big feelings in real time.
  • Practice Active Listening: When your child is sharing their day, try to give them your full attention. Showing eye contact and patience models what respectful, caring communication looks like.
Thank you for partnering with us to help our cougar cubs grow both academically and emotionally. Please feel free to reach out to your grade level counselor if you ever need resources or support!
RESOURCES:



*Parent Optional Form, to NOT have their child participate in the character lesson by the school counselor: https://forms.gle/TRzmVww1zYrz3ukeA

LOST AND FOUND: In an early effort to ensure your child’s jackets and sweaters get home; please label all items, jackets, sweaters, water bottle, lunch boxes, etc. with your child’s name and grade level.

FSHES Counselors
Laura Boon PK-2nd    

Katty Gervin 3rd-5th

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC)
Stephanie Motes PK-2nd
210-439-9114

Larissa Palacios 3rd-5th
210-439-8918



Special Education Resources

Transition Talk

The Transition Team welcomes you back to the 2026/27 school year. We want to let you know that we have a new addition to our team, Ms. Lisa Castillo, who is serving as our new job coach.
I am attaching the link for the August 2026 Transition Talk for Parents Smore. It is never too early to start transition planning, so this is for all grade levels.

Some events coming up include:

Saturday, August 22nd- 9-11 Adapted Sports Sampler at Ft. Sam Houston- free event- open to all ability levels ages 18 months to 21 years.
ESC 20 Parent Workshops- August 20, 25, and 27
Lackland SA Food Bank Distribution 8/21
Thursday, September 17th- Lunchtime Learning Virtual Session on Social Security and Disability



Thank you for supporting Transition! We appreciate all you do!
Family resources
family sessions
FSHISD 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
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Registration, Student Records, Disenrollment, and Attendance Information

Please let our attendance clerk and registrar know if you do not plan to return next school year so they can begin to prepare your child's records. If you plan on withdrawing, please notify our attendance clerk and registrar. It will take up to 48 hours to have all documentation ready when withdrawing. For questions on registration or records request, please reach out to our registrar.
Mrs. Erica McMahon, Registrar emcmahon@fshisd.net
Yoko Moreno, Attendance ymoreno@fshisd.net
PTO News

Join PTO

Dear Parents and Families,

When you walk through our school doors, so much of the magic, joy, and extra fun our kids experience happens because of our PTO.

Our Parent-Teacher Organization works behind the scenes to support our amazing teachers and bring big smiles to our students' faces. Joining the PTO is the single best way to stay connected, support our educators, and make a direct impact on your child's school experience.

What Our PTO Does

  • Supports Our Teachers: From providing support in preparing activities to organizing staff appreciation lunches, we make sure our educators feel valued every single day.

  • Adds the "Fun Factor": We fund and organize the extra events, field trips, classroom supplies, and school-wide celebrations that turn ordinary school days into lasting memories.

  • Delivers Everyday Joy: Whether it’s surprise snack carts for teachers, pop-up treats for students, or reward incentives for hard work, we love spreading a little extra happiness around campus.

How You Can Get Involved

You don't need hours of free time to make a difference! Joining doesn't mean committing to endless meetings or volunteering for every event—it simply means joining a community dedicated to making our school the best it can be. Whether you can lend a hand for one hour a month, donate supplies, or simply offer your ideas, your support matters.

Ready to join us?
Membership

Membership Drive

All classes are in competition to win the PTO membership drive contest.  Please help your class win.

Cole Football Schedule

As you know, we support our Cole High School students. The football schedule has been added to our newsletter.
When attending the games, we ask that our elementary aged students remain with their parents. We want to ensure they are safe at all times. Running, throwing the football, or hiding under the bleachers are not allowed during the football games.
Safety Letter
Communication Protocol

Cougar Cubs In Action

Enjoy the partnership with have with our high school.  It's a joy to see the students supporting each other.  Here are our Cougar cheerleaders assisting with morning drop off of students.  Here is one of our Cougar Cubs showing his fierce growl in support of our Cole Cougars.
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • (210) 368-8800
  • FSHElementary@fshisd.net
  • https://fshelem.fshisd.net/