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Ft Sam Houston Elementary

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Posted Date: 10/31/26 (08:00 AM)

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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
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Volunteer Application Form
Bus Rules and Conduct
My School Bucks
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family lunch
Principal's Coffee
Message
Dear Cougar Cub Families,

Happy Friday! It is hard to believe that October is coming to a close and we are about to step into November. The school year is moving so quickly, and it has been such a joy seeing our students learn, grow, and thrive in their classrooms every single day.

We have had an incredible, action-packed week! A big thank you to all of our students and staff for making Red Ribbon Week such a huge success with incredible participation and positive spirit throughout the campus. Additionally, our Kindergarteners had a blast finishing up their special Fall Rotations on Friday!

As we head into the weekend, here are a few important reminders and upcoming events:

  • Fall Back this Weekend: Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour this weekend for the end of Daylight Saving Time!
     
  • Halloween Safety: Wishing all of our families a safe, joyful, and fun-filled Halloween! If you are out trick-or-treating or celebrating, please stay safe and enjoy the festivities.
     
  • Principal's Coffee: Please join me on Thursday, November 5 for our next Principal's Coffee. I look forward to connecting with you, sharing updates, and answering any questions.
     
  • House Color Day: Mark your calendars for Friday, November 6! All students and staff are encouraged to wear their House Color shirts for our House Color Assembly and special House Lunch.

Thank you for your ongoing support, partnership, and dedication to our school community. Have a wonderful and restful weekend!

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.
MCEC family event

TEA Military Family Resource Guide

 
Counselor Information
Hello Cougar Cub Families,


As we wrap up our month of learning about trustworthiness, we want to celebrate all the ways our students have practiced being honest, dependable, and responsible! Throughout the month, we learned that being trustworthy means telling the truth, keeping our promises, taking responsibility for our actions, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Although our focus on trustworthiness is coming to an end, we encourage our students to continue practicing these important skills every day. Families can help reinforce trustworthiness at home by encouraging honesty, following through on commitments, and recognizing those little moments when children make good choices.
Remember, trust is built through our words, actions, and everyday choices! Let's continue working together to build a school community where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. Thank you for your continued support.


*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    

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 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:
  • 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
Family resources
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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
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Membership

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

Our 5th grade team participating in Friday's dress up event!  It's great to see our staff participating and making sure our students have fun at school.
 
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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/