Jesus A. Kawas Elementary School

Get ready—Esports Extreme Tournament is here! 🎮🔥 Our Dillo Draft crew is revved up, locked in, and ready to race to victory! 🏁🚀 Let’s go, team! 💥

Behind every great school is an even greater leader. 🍎 Today is National Principals Day, and we are shouting it from the rooftops for our very own at Kawas Elementary!

From early morning duties to late-night planning, Mrs. Rodriguez leads our Hive with heart, grace, and an unwavering commitment to our students. Thank you for making Kawas a place where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow.

We appreciate you today and every day! 🧡

Big achievement for one of our brightest young mathematicians! 🎉 Hannah, a 2nd grader from Mrs. Perez’s class, scored in the top 2% in math nationwide and earned access to exclusive national-level math resources. What an incredible accomplishment! We are so proud of you, Hannah—keep shining and inspiring us all! ✨

Attendance Challenge 🎉
Stay committed and show up every day! Students who have perfect attendance from April 29th through May 13th will earn a delicious reward — a Raspa with Ice Cream treat! 🍧🍦

Let’s make every day count!

Congratulations to Kawas Golden Apple nominee, Nelly P. Toledo! She has shown unwavering dedication & works tirelessly to support our students, faculty, & staff. She is always seeking ways to make a positive impact & strengthen our school community. Congratulations, Mrs. Toledo!

💜 Relay for Life – Kawas Mighty Armadillos 💜

Hello everyone! 🎉
Relay for Life is THIS Friday, and we’d love your support! Come out and help us raise funds for the American Cancer Society while enjoying some tasty treats like 🌽 corn in a cup and 🍧 bolis.

🕕 Friday, April 24, 2026
📍 SAC (Student Activity Center)
⏰ 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

💖 Make a difference!
Join us, walk the track, donate, or simply stop by and support our team. Every little bit helps in the fight against cancer.

👉 https://mobileacs.org/isQ0Im

✨ Together, we fight back against cancer. Thank you for your support! 💜

💜 Relevo por la Vida – Kawas Mighty Armadillos 💜

¡Hola a todos! 🎉
¡Relevo por la Vida es ESTE viernes! Nos encantaría contar con su apoyo. Vengan y ayúdennos a recaudar fondos para la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer mientras disfrutan de deliciosos antojitos como 🌽 elote en vaso y 🍧 bolis.

🕕 Viernes, 24 de abril de 2026
📍 SAC (Centro de Actividades Estudiantiles)
⏰ 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

💖 ¡Haz la diferencia!
Únete, camina en la pista, dona o simplemente pasa a apoyarnos. Cada granito de ayuda cuenta en la lucha contra el cáncer.

👉 https://mobileacs.org/isQ0Im

✨ Juntos luchamos contra el cáncer. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! 💜

🌻 Save the Date, Parents! 🌻 Strong hearts, confident voices—let’s raise tomorrow’s leaders together! 💛 Join us for our Social Emotional Learning Session with our dear friend, Mrs. Patricia Valenzuela, where we’ll explore how to encourage initiative and help our children find their voice with confidence. 🗓 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 💻 Join us online via Google Meet

Please save the dates :)

Join us today for our final Report Card Night!
🕓 Time: 4:00–6:00 PM

Meet with your child’s teacher, review their progress, and stay connected to their success.

Haven’t registered yet?
Scan the QR code and register now—we’ll also have staff available to help you on-site!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Don't forget to join us this week! SHAC~ Tuesday, April 14, 2026, & PAL Session ~ Thursday, April 16, 2026. Please help by sharing this post. No olviden acompañarnos esta semana! SHAC: martes 14 de abril de 2026; y Sesión PAL: jueves 16 de abril de 2026.

Here is the school calendar and newsletter. Please review it and keep an eye on all important dates, including testing days. Aquí está el calendario escolar y el boletín informativo. Por favor revíselo y esté al pendiente de todas las fechas importantes, incluyendo los días de exámenes.

Reminder, Parents!

Tomorrow is Early Release Day

Dismissal times are as follows:
• SPED: 12:35 PM
• ECC: 12:45 PM
• Upper Grades: 1:00 PM

Please make arrangements to pick up your child on time. Thank you! ¡Recordatorio para padres!

Mañana es día de salida temprana

Los horarios de salida son los siguientes:
• SPED: 12:35 PM
• ECC: 12:45 PM
• Grados superiores: 1:00 PM

Por favor haga los arreglos necesarios para recoger a su hijo(a) a tiempo. ¡Gracias!

The LISD Office of Communications kindly request your support for our upcoming Annual Belle of the Ball Prom Program. As we prepare for this special occasion, we are collecting formal and semiformal gowns for our young ladies and Tuxedos and sports coats and ties for our young men to provide them with memorable attire for their prom night.

If you have any gently used formal or semiformal dresses, Tuxedos and sports coats and ties that you would like to donate, we would be immensely grateful for your contribution. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of our students and help make their prom experience truly unforgettable.

🚨WE'RE AT LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL! REMINDER: OPEN TO ALL LISD SCHOOLS 🚨Registration season is here! Laredo ISD is hosting an Online Registration Fair for the 2026–2027 school year, and we’re here to help every step of the way. Join us for an evening of support, guidance, and easy enrollment for your child.

📍 M.B. Lamar Middle School
📅 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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🚨ESTAMOS EN LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA LAMAR! RECORDATORIO: ABIERTO PARA TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE LISD 🚨 ¡La temporada de inscripciones ya llegó! Laredo ISD estará llevando a cabo su Feria de Inscripción en Línea para el ciclo escolar 2026–2027, y estamos aquí para ayudarte en cada paso del proceso. Acompáñanos para recibir apoyo, orientación y completar la inscripción de tu hijo(a) de manera fácil y rápida.

📍 M.B. Lamar Middle School
📅 Miércoles, 1 de abril de 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Show your college readiness by wearing your college shirt this Friday! This is for all students, teachers, and staff.

Reminder: no more Tutorials for the rest of the year. STAAR testing will begin next week.

Take advantage and head on over to the new Cigarroa Middle School and take care of registration early!

Please see invitation for order of categories.

La invitacion tiene el orden de las categorias.

Thank you/gracias :)

Join Us for a Special Parent Session!

We invite all parents to join our Social Emotional Learning Session
The Role of Character Education at Home

🗓 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
💻 Join us online via Google Meet!

Come learn fun and meaningful ways to help build strong character and support your child at home We’d love to have you join us!

📲 Click the link on the flyer to join!

¡Acompáñenos a una sesión especial para padres!

Invitamos a todos los padres a nuestra Sesión de Aprendizaje Socioemocional
La Importancia de Educar el Carácter Desde el Hogar

🗓 martes 24 de marzo del 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
💻 ¡Únase en línea por Google Meet!

Venga a aprender maneras divertidas y significativas para fortalecer el carácter de sus hijos y apoyarlos en casa ¡Nos encantaría contar con su participación!

📲 ¡Haga clic en el enlace en el folleto para unirse!