Zavala Elementary School -

🦅It's a great day to be an EAGLE! 🦅 Today our 2nd graders got to experience a real drama production put on by our very own Pecos High School theater classes. The students have been learning about Drama in their reading classes. It was a great opportunity for students to expand and enhance their learning! 🎭 Zavala students did amazing and made Zavala so proud of their respect and behavior. Thank you so much to PHS theater students and their director, Katie Henson, for putting on this production today! 💜💛And remember, Zavala Elementary LOVES you! 💜💛

Zavala PTO presents: ❤️🩷A Valentines Fun Night❤️🩷 4th & 5th Graders will have the opportunity to attend a Valentine's Fun Night on Friday, February 9th from 6pm to 8pm. Forms were sent home and should be returned by WEDNESDAY, February 7th. Tickets will then be sent home FRIDAY. *PTO will have a concession stand for students who would like to buy pizza and/or drinks for $2 each. Cookies and punch will be served for free. If students attended the fun night in the winter, drop off and pick up will run much the same. -ALL 4th & 5th graders will be dropped off and will enter through the doors by the Gym. This will be in the bus lane. -5th Graders will be picked up in the bus lane, where they were dropped off. -4th Graders will be picked up in the regular car rider lane in front of the school. -Siblings in both grades will be picked up with the 4th Graders in front of the school.

🌟 Happy National School Counselors Week! 🌟 Join us in celebrating our amazing school counselors who guide, support, and uplift our students every day. From helping navigate challenges to inspiring dreams, our counselors are the heart of our community. Stay tuned as we shine a spotlight on our PBTISD counselors and their dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to student success! 💜🦅 #NSCW22 #SchoolCounselorsRock #StudentSuccess 💌 Show our counselors your appreciation by sending them an e-card: https://www.pbtisd.net/page/pbtisd-e-cards

This week Zavala Elementary is recognizing Counselor's week with 🎉 🎊SELebration Week!🎉 🎊 Please see the attached calendars to participate at home as well as to see what students are doing at school to SELebrate! 💜💛And remember, Zavala Elementary LOVES YOU!💜💛

💜💛Congratulations to the PTO drawing winners! These students all had their names drawn and won prizes for their attendance on the early release day, January 31, 2024. 💜💛 We are so proud of them! 🦅It’s a GREAT day to be an EAGLE! 🦅

🦅 Attendance Matters! 🦅 Thank you parents and guardians for stressing the importance of attendance today. We rewarded EVERY student in attendance today with an ice cream party! 🍦 🍦 🍦 Additionally, each student in attendance today will have their name placed in a drawing. Prizes will be given to 2 students in each grade and will be drawn on Friday! 💜💛It’s a GREAT day to be an Eagle! 🦅 💜💛

🦅 Attendance Matters! 🦅 We want to reward your attendance tomorrow! Any student in attendance tomorrow will have an ice cream party with their class. Additionally, each student in attendance tomorrow will have their name placed in a drawing. Prizes will be given to 2 students in each grade and will be drawn on Friday! Remember, tomorrow, January 31, 2024 is an early release day. 💜💛It’s a GREAT day to be an Eagle! 🦅 💜💛

Happy 100th day of teaching and learning! What a day to celebrate. We can't wait for the next 100 days of learning. 100 days of school looks so fun! Zavala Elementary LOVES you!!

Attention Parents and Students! 🌟✨ 🎉 Get ready to celebrate the 100th Day of School in style! 🎉 Category 1: Dress as a 100-Year-Old! 👵👴 Category 2: 🎨✏️ Design Your Own 100th Day T-Shirt! Top T-Shirt designs in each grade WIN a prize! 🏆 📢 Let the creativity soar and make this milestone unforgettable! Don't forget to check out our flyer for inspiration and details.

Tomorrow, Friday, January 26th is Hat Day! Bring $1 and you can wear your favorite hat all day! All proceeds will go towards PTO projects. Let's have an awesome Friday of teaching and learning. And remember, Zavala Elementary: LOVES YOU!

Remember, Friday, January 31 is an Early Release Day at 12:30 p.m.! Students will be served lunch before dismissal.🦅⏰

We hope you have been enjoying the long weekend! Just a reminder, school resumes tomorrow at 8 a.m. for a regular school day. As we are experiencing colder weather tomorrow morning, we want to ensure our students are prepared for the chill. Here are some tips to help everyone bundle up and stay warm: 🧥Layer Up: Dress in layers to trap heat. A thermal shirt, sweater, and a winter jacket are recommended. 🧤Hats and Gloves: Don't forget to wear a hat to retain body heat, and gloves to protect your hands from the cold. 🧦🥾Warm Footwear: Ensure your student wears warm and insulated footwear to keep their feet cozy. Or, wear two pairs of socks. 🧣Scarves: A scarf can be a great addition to keep the neck warm. Make sure it's snug but not too tight. Should any weather developments happen overnight we will notify families first via ClassTag. We look forward to seeing our students back in school tomorrow! 🦅

Remember, there is no school Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day! All PBTISD offices will also be closed for the holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 16 at 8 am.🦅

💙 This January, PBTISD is joining hands to raise awareness during Human Trafficking Prevention Month! 🌐 Tomorrow, January 11 is National Human Trafficking Prevention Day. Let's unite as a community by wearing blue to stand against human trafficking. Together, we can be the voice for those who need it most. 💙🤝🦅 #EndHumanTrafficking 📖 Read more: https://www.pbtisd.net/article/1403718

The Board of Trustees is seeking community input on the potential naming of the Zavala Elementary Gym. The Board has discussed naming the Gym after Filimon "Tally" Talamantez. Please complete the following survey below. https://pecos.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cT0ko78T560YQe2

Zavala had an incredible start to the winter break filled with joy and celebrations! 🎉🎅 From grade-level festivities honoring our amazing teachers to movie time, caroling, and even a winning dance party, the holiday spirit was alive! 🎶🕺 Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and looking forward to an amazing new year ahead! 🌟 See you in 2024! Happy Holidays! 🎁

🦙 Exciting news! Introducing 'Alongside,' our new mental health app where 4th and 5th grade students can find support and chat with a llama friend named Kiwi. 🦙🌟 #TalkToTheLlama

Remember, Friday, December 22 is an Early Release Day at 12:30 p.m.! Students will be served lunch before dismissal.🦅⏰

Get ready to countdown to winter break starting next Thursday, December 7! Celebrate 12 Days of Holiday Cheer brought to you by our PBTISD Counselors.🎄🎅🏼🎁

Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving Break! We look forward to welcoming back staff and students on November 27 at 8 AM!🦃🍂