Oct 25 Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/25/26 (01:25 PM)

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Upcoming Events

November 6: House Color Lunch -Purple House (Citizenship)

November 10: Fall Fest

November 18: Literacy Night

November19: Cougar Cub Leader Awards

November 20 Substitute Appreciation

November 20: 1st grade Fall Rotations

Volunteer Application Form

Bus Rules and Conduct

My School Bucks

Nutrition Department (Menus)

Dear Cougar Cub Families,

I hope you are all having a wonderful week! First, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our PTO for hosting a fantastic Trunk or Treat. It was wonderful seeing so many of our students, staff, and families coming together to enjoy a fun and memorable evening.

Welcoming Families for Lunch

Beginning Monday, November 2, we are excited to welcome families back to join their children for lunch! This year, we will host family lunches on Mondays and Thursdays. Please keep the following guidelines in mind as we prepare for visitor lunches:

Quality Time: Lunch visits are designed to be quality time spent specifically between you and your child.
Classroom: To avoid disruption to learning time, we will not pull siblings or students from other grades to join. Additionally, friends and classmates will not be permitted to join you and your child.
Space Constraints: Due to limited space in the cafeteria, bulky items such as strollers will not be allowed.

Building Good Attendance Habits Early

As we continue through the semester, we want to emphasize the importance of regular school attendance. Starting in Kindergarten, missing 10% of school—or just 2 days a month—can create significant challenges in learning to read and cause children to fall behind academically. Developing good attendance habits early helps children thrive in school and eventually in the workplace.

Here are ways you can help make school attendance a priority in your home:

Monitor & Address Concerns: Keep track of your child’s attendance and participation, and contact their teacher promptly if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay Organized: Post your child’s daily class schedule and log-in information on the refrigerator or at your child’s desk so it is easily accessible.
Promote Health: We encourage you to ensure your child receives their annual flu vaccine to stay healthy and minimize missed school days.
Ensure Safety & Engagement: Check in with your child to see if they feel safe at school. Ensure that school discipline policies do not lead to your child feeling disengaged or pushed out of school; if these concerns arise, please work with us to find a collaborative solution.
Support Emotional Well-Being: If your child seems bored or anxious about school, reach out to teachers, school counselors, or school administrators. We are here to help make your child feel safe, supported, and excited about learning.
Ask for Help When Needed: You do not have to navigate challenges alone. School staff, after-school program providers, and community agencies are available to assist families with accessing online learning, obtaining food or housing, or addressing other obstacles that impact school participation.

Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and dedication to our students’ success. We look forward to seeing you at lunch visits soon!

Warm regards,

Julissa Fisher

Proud Cougar Cub Principal

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.

https://fun4alamokids.com/calendar/monthcalendar/2025/11/368

TEA Military Family Resource Guide

Guide Link

Dear Cougar Cub Parents & Families,

We hope everyone has been enjoying the cool mornings, it's finally starting to feel like Fall.

Here at FSHES we continuing to learn about trustworthiness! Being trustworthy means being someone others can count on. It’s about telling the truth, keeping promises, and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching.

At school, our students practice trustworthiness by being honest, keeping their word, taking care of others’ belongings, and owning their mistakes. These little choices help build strong friendships and create a classroom where everyone feels safe and respected.

Families play an important role in helping children develop this character trait, too! You can encourage trustworthiness at home by keeping promises, talking about the importance of honesty, and celebrating your child when they make responsible choices. Thank you for your continued support and collaborating with us. Please see the resources below.

Family Conversation Starter: Ask your child, “What is one thing you did today that showed someone they could trust you?”

Teaching Your Child about Trustworthiness

Teaching Kids The Importance of Trust

*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 belongings 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

lboon@fshisd.net

Katty Gervin 3rd-5th

kgervin@fshisd.net

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC)

Stephanie Motes PK-2nd

210-439-9114

Larissa Palacios 3rd-5th

210-439-8918

Transition Talk

The October edition of our Transition Talk for Parents newsletter for our special education connected families. This month’s issue is packed with local San Antonio events, parent learning sessions, and post-secondary planning opportunities.

Here are a few key highlights featured in this issue:

Lackland Virtual Tuesday Tea Talk (Oct 20): Learn directly from Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Vocational Rehabilitation Services and The Arc of San Antonio regarding student employment programs and Medicaid waiver waitlists.
Inclusive & Sensory Halloween Happenings: Highlights for accessible fall fun, including The DoSeum’s Fall Sensory Friendly Night (Oct 24), Morgan’s Wonderland Halloween Bash, and San Antonio Zoo's Zoo Boo.
Community & Military Resources: Details on the JBSA Lackland Food Bank distribution (Oct 16), Caregiver SOS support groups, and JBSA's EFMP & Military & Family Readiness Center services Halloween Howl Down should be a fun event for making connections and getting some treats.
Looking Ahead to Winter Fairs & Shows: Save-the-dates for the Pathways to Inclusion Disability Resource Expo at Judson High School (Dec 5) and sensory-friendly holiday performances at the Magik Theatre and Tobin Center. The Christmas themed Alpaca Fest looks like a fun time for all!

👉 Click Here to Read the October Transition Talk Newsletter for Parents

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

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.

Cougar Cubs In Action

High Quality Pre-K Family Engagement Committee met to update our family engagement plan and to ensure our program remains a High Quality Pre-K Program.

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/