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Ft Sam Houston Elementary

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Weekly Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/14/26 (10:58 AM)

School
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Upcoming Events

November 18: Fall Fest 4:30 - 6:30
November 18: Fall Art Show 4:30 - 6:30
November19: Cougar Cub Leader Awards 
November 20 Substitute Appreciation
November 20: 1st grade Fall Rotations
November 30: Boots on the Ground 4:15 - 5:15
December 10: Literacy Night & Celebrations Around the World 4:30 - 6:00
December 10: Winter Show Performance 4:30
December 11: Jingle Jog (School Day Event)
December 17: 3rd Grade Book Tasting (School Day Event)
December 18: Students Early Release 

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Volunteer Application Form
Bus Rules and Conduct
My School Bucks
Nutrition Department (Menus)
Fall Fest rescheduled
Thanksgiving Dress up
Lunch Flyer
Principal's Message
Dear Cougar Cub Families,
When our students returned from the Veterans Day holiday, it was wonderful to see them refreshed, energized, and ready to learn. With the rainy weather that kept us indoors finally behind us, our students were thrilled to get back out and hit the playground!
Because of the recent wet weather, we have had to reschedule and shift a few events on our school calendar. Please note the following updates so you can plan accordingly:
  • Fall Fest & Fall Art Show: We are excited to host our Fall Fest—rain or shine—on Wednesday, November 18, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. We have also combined our Fall Art Show with this event! Be prepared to have your mind blown by the incredible art projects our students have created.
  • Literacy Night & Celebrations Around the World: To make the most of our upcoming schedule, Literacy Night will be combined with our Celebrations Around the World event. We will share the specific date and details for this combined celebration very soon.
A Quick Reminder for Daytime Volunteers As we look ahead to future activities, please remember that all events occurring during the regular school day require a completed and approved volunteer application. Because applications can take up to two weeks to process, we encourage you to submit yours early so you don't miss out on joining us on campus.
Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and continued support of our students and staff. We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday evening for a fantastic Fall Fest and Art Show!

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.
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TEA Military Family Resource Guide

 
Counselor Information
Cougar Cub Families,
As we continue our character trait focus this month of Citizenship and Gratitude, we are practicing how small acts of kindness and appreciation make everyone feel valued and included.
Home SEL Tip: Try writing quick "Thank You Notes" or drawing thank-you pictures together as a family. Have your child pick someone who helped them recently—like a sibling, neighbor, bus driver, or teacher—and deliver it in person. Practicing intentional appreciation builds empathy, perspective-taking, and a stronger sense of community.

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

LOST AND FOUND: Please ensure your child’s belongings get home, label all items, jackets, sweaters, water bottle, lunch boxes, etc. with your child’s name and grade level. Lost and Found is located at the FSHES front vestibule-main entrance. 

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

Click here to read the November Transition Talk for Parents.
Family resources
Nov FE
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
Membership

Spirit Wear Store

OUR SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS LIVE!

 Just in time for cooler weather, we’ve added two new items to our Cougar Cubs merch collection!

 🧸 Cougar Cubs Blanket – Stay cozy while showing your school spirit!
 🇺🇸 Texas Pride Tee – A little Texas pride, Cougar Cub style!

 Perfect for students, parents, staff, and anyone who loves our Cougar Cubs! 

 THE STORE IS OPEN NOW! All orders will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.

 Shop the new items using the link below! 👇


 Thank you for supporting our Cougar Cubs PTO and our amazing students! We can’t wait to see our Cougar Cub spirit all over campus this fall!
 
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Cougar Cubs In Action

Happy Veterans Day to our Cougar Cub staff that proudly served in the Armed Forces.
 
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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/