KIPP Esperanza Primary

🌟 Big Week Recap & Looking Ahead! 🌟
First, a HUGE thank you to our amazing community! Our teachers and nurse felt so much love and appreciation. They truly deserve it! ❤️

We have a very busy few weeks coming up. Please mark your calendars for these important updates:

📣 Cheer Tryouts (Incoming 3rd–8th Graders)
Does your student have school spirit?
• When: May 11th - 15th
• Details: Students can stop by Room E126 for info, or parents can email [email protected]

📚 School Book Fair
• Student Shopping: Starts May 12th.
• Family Shopping: Open during Art Night on May 13th!
🎈 Volunteer Opportunity: We need volunteers! Please reach out to Ms. Sartin if you can help us coordinate.

🎨 Art Night: "Under the Sea" Dive into our student art showcase!
• When: May 13th from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
🎈 Volunteer Opportunity: We are seeking volunteers on Tuesday to help to with balloons and backdrop set up. Please reach out to our Art teacher Ms. Mendoza or Ms. Gonzalez (1st grade) to coordinate.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🐚

🏃 Field Day Prep
Field Day is right around the corner! We are still looking for donations of:
💧 Bottled Water & Juice boxes
🧁 Cupcakes (for our Cake Walk!)
A big thanks to everyone who has already signed up to donate!

🎓 End-of-Year Ceremonies
These will take place during the last two days of school.
** Please RSVP via the link sent home to ensure a smooth and fast entry experience! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXKov7eglqOp4N9_rxYUWx6C9jQTf-hZ7Hf3E5HDgGy9tMqA/viewform
🎈 Volunteer Opportunity:
Ms. Mercado is looking for helpers to set up balloons for our celebrations! Please check the event page to sign up.

Here is the newsletter for reference: https://app.smore.com/n/gar5m

We would like to thank Starbucks Coffee Company, located at 801 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212 for their Kind donation to our Teachers this week. Please pay them a visit and let them know KIPP Esperanza appreciates them. Special Thanks to their Manager, Megan Wilson for her support.

Welcome to MAY! 🌸
We can’t believe we’re in the final stretch of the school year. We have so many exciting activities planned over the next three weeks, be sure to check the calendar so you don't miss a thing! 🗓️

Let’s keep our attendance strong to finish the year on a high note! 🎓 Remember, being here every day helps students stay on track for promotion and avoids the need for Saturday attendance recovery.

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’d love your help showering our educators with love! 🍎 We’ve added even more 'Favorites' to this week’s newsletter to help you plan: https://app.smore.com/n/kcw3y

What a week we've had at KIPP Esperanza! 🌟

Your support, stellar attendance, and punctuality? You're they're the real MVPs. Our 3rd and 4th graders just crushed their STAAR testing with some seriously impressive grit and determination 💪 We're beaming with pride!

Come May, we're shifting gears to End-of-Year assessments with iReady and mClass 📊, giving us a clear picture of how much your students have grown and getting them ready to level up next year.

Check out this week's newsletter for more Fiesta pictures and upcoming events: https://app.smore.com/n/cxsb2

Now go enjoy a safe and joyful Fiesta weekend! 🎉✨

🏆 Next Week: Goal Time! 🏆

1️⃣ STAAR Math Testing (Next Week! April 21 & 22) 📚
Our 3rd and 4th graders are ready to shine. Help them succeed by:
• Sleep: 8-10 hours of rest.
• Fuel: A healthy, filling breakfast.
• Time: Arriving on time so they don't feel rushed!

2️⃣ Teacher Appreciation Sneak Peek! 🎁
Want to know your teacher’s favorite snacks or hobbies? We’ve put the "Favorite Things" list in our newsletter!
🔗 Click here to plan your surprise: https://app.smore.com/n/5bvk2

3️⃣ End-of-Year Logistics 📁
Check your child’s folder next week for important letters regarding:
• Conferences (May 12-14): Meetings for students working toward grade-level goals.
• Saturday Attendance Recovery (May 16): Required for students with 18+ absences to meet Texas promotion standards.

It's FRIDAY!!
Huge thanks to our 3rd & 4th graders for crushing ELA testing! Now, they’re shifting gears to Math. Every morning counts as we prep to hit our growth targets over the next 4 weeks.

• The Goal: We’re aiming for 80% growth to ensure every student walks into next year feeling confident.
• What’s Next: After assessments, we’ll reach out to schedule conferences and build personalized success plans for the summer and fall.

Today's newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/7wn8jb

See you Monday!

Attention current KIPP Texas families! 📢

Tomorrow marks the final day to re-enroll your KIPPster for the 2026-2027 school year! Don't miss out. Visit our website for simple re-enrollment steps to secure your spot: https://kipptexas.org/reenroll

SHOUT OUT: Today's egg hunt was absolutely egg-stra special, and we have our amazing parents and families to thank! 🥚✨

From the plastic eggs and candy donations to the folks who filled and hid every single one, you made this celebration unforgettable. 💛

Watching our students light up as they searched was pure magic, and none of it would've happened without your generosity and time. We truly appreciate you. Your support means so much, and it’s so special to see our community come together like this! 🙌

Time flies when you're having fun!

•Re-enrollment reminder: Secure your student’s spot for next year by completing SchoolMint by April 10. We’re at 65%, let’s get to 100%!
https://kipptexas.schoolmint.net/

• STAAR Testing: Next Wednesday & Thursday
✔️ Be on time ❗ No early pick-ups

•Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/5ajzm

• Reminder: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
Enjoy your 3-day weekend, we’ll see you Monday, April 6!

🌟KIPP Texas Families, a bright future awaits!

🎓 Don't miss out on securing your child's spot for the 2026-2027 school year. Re-enrollment is officially OPEN, and you have until April 10, 2026, to ensure your student continues their journey with KIPP Texas. Act now and guarantee another year of exceptional education and opportunities! Please note that Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 cannot submit forms and documents until April 1.

📚 Visit our website for quick and easy steps to re-enroll and secure your spot for next school year. https://kipptexas.org/reenroll/