Reno Elementary School

🎉🏆 We had a fantastic 4th Grade Six Weeks Awards Ceremony today! 🎊👏 We celebrated our amazing students who earned Reading & Math Awards 📚➕, A & A/B Honor Roll 🏅, Perfect Attendance 🎟️, and our Students of the Month for December, January, and February! 🌟 We also have a shoutout to all of our students who placed in Academic UIL competitions at the end of January! 🏅📖📝 You are all doing incredible things, and we couldn’t be prouder! Keep up the great work! 💪🎉 Great things are happening at Reno Elementary!!!

🎉🏆 Congratulations to Reno Elementary’s Teacher & Paraprofessional of the Year! 🏆🎉 We are thrilled to announce our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Katie Wellborn, and our Paraprofessional of the Year, Mrs. Sylvia Galan! 🎊👏 🍎 Teacher of the Year – Katie Wellborn 🍎 Mrs. Wellborn, a Special Education Teacher, has been in education for 19 ½ years, with 12 of those years at Reno! She brings contagious joy to campus with her humor and warmth, creating a positive and engaging environment for both students and staff. In challenging co-teach situations, she never hesitates to step up, catching details others may overlook and ensuring every lesson is effective and meaningful. Her ability to provide students with the tools and skills necessary for success showcases her deep dedication to their growth. 💡📚 ✨ Paraprofessional of the Year – Sylvia Galan ✨ Mrs. Galan, a Special Education Paraprofessional, has been in education for 12 years, with 9 of those years at Reno! She goes above and beyond in every aspect of her role—whether working directly with students, supporting teachers, or creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere for the entire school. Her commitment to ensuring that all students feel seen, heard, and supported is truly remarkable. 💛🎈 We are so proud to have these two incredible educators as part of the Reno family! 🏫💙 Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Wellborn & Mrs. Galan for their hard work, dedication, and the positive impact they make every day! 🧡🙌

🧡✨ Thank You, Ms. Houchin! ✨🧡 This week, we are celebrating Diagnostician Appreciation Week, and we couldn’t be more grateful for Ms. Terri Houchin! 🎉💛 The heart and soul she pours into supporting our students and staff does not go unnoticed. Her dedication, expertise, and kindness make such a difference at Reno Elementary! 📚💡 We are so fortunate to have her as part of our team, and we love getting to celebrate her this week! 💐🙌 Thank you, Ms. Houchin, for everything you do! 🧡 #DiagnosticianAppreciationWeek #PorcupineFamily

🧡✨ Thank You for Joining Us at Lunch With Loved Ones! ✨🧡 A huge thank you to all the families and loved ones who joined us for Lunch with Loved Ones this week! Seeing the excitement on our students' faces as they shared their school with the ones they love was truly special! 📚 Book Fair shopping 🍕 Yummy lunches 🏫 A packed cafeteria full of love and laughter ⏳ Quality time spent together We appreciate you for making this occasion so memorable and for being a part of our Reno Elementary family! 🧡 Great things are happening at Reno Elementary! #LunchWithLovedOnes #PorcupineFamily

Lunch With Loved Ones Day 2 is TODAY! Reminders: ALL guests must have a valid photo ID. To maximize time with your student, please arrive on time. Lunch times are: Pre-K: 10:30-11:00 Kindergarten: 10:40-11:10 1st Grade: 11:35-12:05 2nd Grade: 11:00-11:30 3rd Grade: 11:55-12:25 4th Grade: 11:20-11:50 Thank you!

🌸 The Countdown to Spring Break is On! 🌸 Porcupines, we’re almost there! Here are some important dates to remember: 📌 Friday, March 7 – No school for students/Staff Work Day 📌 March 10-14 – Spring Break! Springtown ISD will be closed 📌 Monday, March 17 – We’ll see all Porcupines back on campus! #PorcupineFamily

Campuses will be opening on schedule today. Please be aware that a couple of buses may be running a little late to some stops due to fallen branches from the storm. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone at the normal time! Stay dry, Porcupines! ☔️

🌸📚 Join Us for Spring Open House! 📚🌸 Families, we would love for you to join us for our Spring Open House! 🎉 Come visit your student’s classroom and see some of the amazing things they’ve been working hard on! 👏✨ 📅 When: Tuesday, 3/4 ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM 🎶 Bonus: At 6:00 PM, head down to the Pojo Cafe to enjoy the 4th Grade Music Performance! 🎤🎼 We can’t wait to see you all there!

📢 Attention Reno Families! 📢 📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday 3/4, is the Math Benchmark for our 3rd & 4th graders! 📝➕✖️ ✅ Help us ensure students are prepared and ready to do their best by checking out the important info in the graphic below! ⬇️ 💙 Thank you for your support! Let’s cheer on our students as they show what they know! 🎉👏

📢 TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO PRE-REGISTER! 🍎💙 We can’t wait to welcome our special guests! 🎉 To help speed up check-in, please pre-register by Friday, 2/28 using the link below: 🔗 Pre-Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPQPN-eOiEkq37JrqR-kYi-ge5WKuKHXE0lswT_hPu2_TwNQ/viewform We are so excited to see everyone! 🥰🍽️ See the graphic below for more details. 👇👇 #LunchWithLovedOnes #RenoElementary #PorcupineFamily💛

🎉 Congratulations to the January Students of the Month! 🌟 The Student of the Month award celebrates students at Reno Elementary who show outstanding academic performance, great character, and positive behavior! 🙌✨ Each awardee gets a certificate, is recognized on announcements all month, and enjoys "Pizza with the Principal" at the end of the month! 🍕👨‍🏫 Huge shoutout to: 👏 MaeBell👏 Brooklyn 👏 Adan👏 Annalise👏 Samuel👏 Nathaniel 👏 Great things are happening at Reno Elementary! 🎉📚 Keep up the amazing work! 🌟 #StudentOfTheMonth #RenoElementary #ProudMoment

Check out our March Parent Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/p9zgn

Tomorrow is $1 Hat Day! Bring a $1 and wear a hat! These funds help our 4th Grade Choir participate in an end of the year competition!

🚀🏆 NEW RENO ELEMENTARY FITNESS RECORD! 🏆🚀 We are thrilled to announce a new school record for the PACER Test, part of the FitnessGram assessment, here at Reno Elementary! 🎉👏 What is the FitnessGram & PACER Test? 🤔 The FitnessGram is a comprehensive fitness assessment used in schools across Texas to measure students' overall health and fitness levels. One key component is the PACER Test (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run), which measures cardiovascular endurance. 🏃💨 Students run back and forth across a 20-meter distance in time with audio cues. As the test progresses, the pace gets faster, challenging students to push their stamina, speed, and determination! 💪🔥 🎉 Big congratulations to Carter for setting a NEW Reno Elementary record in the PACER Test! 🏅 Keep up the amazing effort! 💙🚀

📢 Lunch With Loved Ones is Happening Next Week! 🍎💙 We can’t wait to welcome our special guests! 🎉 To help speed up check-in, please pre-register by Friday, 2/28 using the link below: 🔗 Pre-Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPQPN-eOiEkq37JrqR-kYi-ge5WKuKHXE0lswT_hPu2_TwNQ/viewform We are so excited to see everyone! 🥰🍽️ See the graphic below for more details. 👇👇 #LunchWithLovedOnes #RenoElementary #PorcupineFamily💛

Report cards went home today! Be sure to check your students' orange folder, snap a picture, then sign and return the report card back to school! Thank you!

Road conditions have remained the same since yesterday afternoon. School will start at REGULAR time. Drive safely, and we'll see you soon! #PorcupineFamily

Our morning duty crew!!! Assisting our students out of cars in freezing temps 🌡️❄️was COLD 🥶, but our staff is always willing to go the extra mile for our families!!! Great things are happening at Reno Elementary!! 🧡🖤

Good morning Reno Families, we will begin opening our doors for drop off at 9:45 this morning. This will allow our staff time to travel and for us to be ready to start school at 10:00. Be safe and stay warm!

‼️ DELAYED START - 10:00AM ‼️ Springtown ISD will operate on a delayed start schedule today, with classes beginning at 10:00 AM. Our team has been out assessing road conditions since 3:45 AM. While roads in town are generally in good shape, there are a few rural areas that require extra caution. We want to allow our bus drivers to navigate those routes in daylight for added safety. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Please stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone later this morning. #PorcupineFamily