
Students will be on break until Tuesday, October 13, 2026

👻🎃 Get Ready to Dance! 🎃👻
Spooky Dance on October 30 during students’ PE time! Students can enjoy some festive music, spooky fun, and Halloween-themed dancing with their classmates. Get ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate the season! Snacks will be sold 🕷️🧡
Spooky Dance on October 30 during students’ PE time! Students can enjoy some festive music, spooky fun, and Halloween-themed dancing with their classmates. Get ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate the season! Snacks will be sold 🕷️🧡

📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair! ✨📚
Get ready to find your next favorite book! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held October 26–30, with shopping available each day from 7:17–8:00 AM and 2:30–3:15 PM. Come browse, discover new stories, and build your home library! 📖💙
Get ready to find your next favorite book! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held October 26–30, with shopping available each day from 7:17–8:00 AM and 2:30–3:15 PM. Come browse, discover new stories, and build your home library! 📖💙

🍂🎃 Parkland Elementary Fall Carnival! 🎃🍂
Join us for an evening of fall fun at Parkland Elementary on October 23 from 4–7 PM! Bring the whole family for games, activities, treats, and plenty of carnival fun. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our Parkland Elementary community! 🍁🧡
Join us for an evening of fall fun at Parkland Elementary on October 23 from 4–7 PM! Bring the whole family for games, activities, treats, and plenty of carnival fun. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our Parkland Elementary community! 🍁🧡

🎃✨ No-Carve Pumpkin Contest! ✨🎃
Get creative and show off your Halloween spirit! Our No-Carve Pumpkin Contest begins Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Students are invited to decorate a pumpkin using their creativity—no carving required!
📅 Contest Begins: October 13, 2026
⏰ Last Day to Enter: October 23, 2026
We can’t wait to see all the spooky, silly, and creative pumpkin designs! 👻🍂

Parkland Elementary students recently had the meaningful opportunity to give back by writing heartfelt letters to Honor Flight Network Veterans. Through their words of gratitude and appreciation, students honored the bravery and sacrifices of those who have served our country. This special project not only connected generations, but also helped our students better understand the importance of service, respect, and patriotism.








Celebrate your hard work on the STAAR test with a fun, out-of-this-world reward! On May 4th, all 3rd–5th grade students are invited to enjoy an exciting hour of gaming and robotics. Plus, show your Star Wars spirit with schoolwide free dress. May the Force be with you as we celebrate your success! 🚀

Join us in celebrating Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, April 6–10, 2026, as we honor Mrs. Tippy Herrera for her outstanding dedication to our school community. Her leadership, compassion, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact every day. We are grateful for her support, positivity, and the difference she makes at Parkland Elementary. Thank you, Mrs. Herrera, for all that you do!
Parkland Pre-K students recently visited Parkland Elementary for an exciting and memorable experience! During their visit, our future Toreros had the opportunity to meet teachers and staff, explore classrooms, and take a guided tour of the school. This special event helped ease the transition to kindergarten by building familiarity, confidence, and excitement for the upcoming school year. We loved welcoming our newest learners and can’t wait to see them back on campus soon!

Ready, set... celebrate! 🏁 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2026. Rev your engines and give a huge shoutout to the amazing educators at Parkland Elementary. Thank you, Torero Teachers, for driving us "On the Road to Success" every single day!

Join us on April 15, 2026, as we celebrate Purple Up! Day in honor of our military-connected students and families. By wearing purple, we show our appreciation for the strength, resilience, and sacrifices these students make as part of military families. Purple represents all branches of the military, reminding us that we stand united in support. We encourage all students and staff to wear purple as we come together to recognize and celebrate our military community!

We were honored to welcome Mrs. Mary Lou Gonzalez, a respected local dentist, as our Principal for the Day! Mrs. Gonzalez spent time visiting classrooms, engaging with students, and learning about the daily leadership that keeps our school running strong. Her enthusiasm, kindness, and commitment to our community made the day both inspiring and memorable for our students and staff. Thank you, Mrs. Gonzalez, for your support and for making a positive impact on our school!




All library books are due by May 8, 2026. Student Chromebooks will no longer go home on the same date.

Dear Parents,
This is a friendly reminder that school will be closed for Spring Break. We hope you and your family enjoy a safe and restful break! If your child isn't participating in Spring Intersession, they will be off from March 2-16, 2026.
We look forward to seeing all students back at school on Tuesday March 17, 2026.
Thank you!

Show some Valentine’s Day pizzazz by adding pink or red (or both) to your outfit!

National Kindness Week is an annual event, typically in February, that encourages people to perform intentional acts of kindness to spread compassion, improve well-being, and strengthen communities through small gestures like complimenting someone, helping a stranger, or donating to charity. It's a time to promote positive influence and make kindness a standard, often led by organizations like the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation.

Our 5th graders are invited to join us for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day Dance on Friday, February 6, from 5:00–7:00 PM. Cost is $5.00 and student must be accompanied by an adult. Students will enjoy music, dancing, and time with friends in a safe and festive environment. We look forward to celebrating this special evening together! 💕🎶

Please see attached flyer for the World Read Aloud Day
Please note: The Parental Rights and Options Form must be completed for every student, even if they do not plan to use the services. Visit https://www.YISD.net/SB12 to complete the form.

Please see attached flyer for 21st Century
