Pine Burr Elementary – Recordatorio de STAAR de Ciencias (5.º grado)

Familias de Pine Burr, mañana es un día importante para nuestros estudiantes de 5.º grado, ya que presentarán el examen STAAR de Ciencias el martes, 21 de abril de 2026.

Estamos muy orgullosos del esfuerzo de nuestros estudiantes y de lo preparados que están. ¡Están listos para demostrar todo lo que han aprendido! Esta noche, tómese un momento para motivar a su hijo(a). Recuérdele que es capaz, que está preparado(a) y listo(a). Unas palabras de afirmación pueden hacer una gran diferencia en su confianza.

También recuérdele que se tome su tiempo, lea con cuidado y dé lo mejor de sí en cada pregunta.

Consejos para Asegurar su Exito en la Prueba:
• Duerma bien la noche anterior
• Sin pantallas la noche anterior o la mañana del examen
• Llegar a tiempo a la escuela
• Deje cobijas y almohadas en casa
• La escuela provee bocadillos - no es necesario enviar
• Puede traer botellas de agua

Gracias por su apoyo continuo y por ayudarnos a que nuestros estudiantes den lo mejor de sí. ¡Creemos en ellos y sabemos que lo harán excelente!

¡Estamos ALL IN por nuestros estudiantes!
about 1 month ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
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Pine Burr Elementary – Science STAAR Reminder (5th Grade)

Pine Burr families, tomorrow is a big day for our 5th grade students as they take their Science STAAR test on Tuesday, April 21, 2026!

We are incredibly proud of how hard our students have worked and how prepared they are. They are ready to show what they know and shine! Tonight, take a moment to encourage your child. Remind them that they are capable, prepared, and ready. A few words of affirmation can go a long way in building their confidence.

Please also remind your child to take their time, read carefully, and do their best on each question.

Tips for Testing Success :
• Get good sleep the night before
• No screens the night before or morning of test
• Arrive on time to school
• Leave blankets and pillows at home
• Campus provides snacks - no need to send any
• Water bottles are OK to bring

Thank you for your continued support and for helping our students be their best. We believe in them and know they will do great!

We are ALL IN for our students!
about 1 month ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
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Pine Burr Families,

Our weekly PBE-RISE Newsletter is now available!

This week, we celebrate our students’ academic growth, including our second graders for their success in Math. We also share important information on how to support your child at home, especially by building healthy habits that strengthen focus and confidence in learning.

You will also find important reminders about upcoming STAAR dates, school events, and key updates for families.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s success. We are ALL IN! 💙
about 1 month ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
A newsletter page with headings "PBE-RISE Newsletter" and "Cultivating Success Committed All In!" includes a student spotlight, academic spotlight, upcoming events, and a family-student lunch announcement.
Familias de Pine Burr,

¡Ya está disponible nuestro boletín semanal PBE-RISE!

Esta semana celebramos el crecimiento académico de nuestros estudiantes, incluyendo a nuestros estudiantes de segundo grado por su logro en Matemáticas. También compartimos información importante sobre cómo apoyar a nuestros estudiantes en casa, especialmente creando hábitos saludables que fortalezcan su enfoque y confianza en el aprendizaje.

Además, encontrarán recordatorios importantes sobre próximas fechas de STAAR, eventos escolares y actualizaciones clave para nuestras familias.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y compromiso con el éxito de nuestros estudiantes. ¡Estamos TODOS COMPROMETIDOS! 💙
about 1 month ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
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At Pine Burr, we believe learning should be fun, hands-on, and full of energy! When learning, our students are moving, collaborating, exploring, and discovering — and the results are amazing!

about 1 month ago, Pine Burr Elementary
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Everyday is an awesome day of learning at Pine Burr Elementary
about 1 month ago, Pine Burr Elementary
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Father and Daughter Dance, Ohhh what a wonderful time
about 1 month ago, Pine Burr Elementary
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Learning is fun at PBE
about 1 month ago, Pine Burr Elementary
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child dressed as spider man
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Familias de PBE – ¡Ya está disponible el boletín de esta semana!

Nos enorgullece celebrar a nuestros estudiantes de 3.º–5.º grado por asistir, mantenerse enfocados y dar lo mejor de sí durante el examen STAAR de Lectura la semana pasada, así como a nuestro increíble personal por su dedicación continua. 👏

⭐ Lo más destacado de esta semana:

•PBE tiene la asistencia más alta entre las escuelas del sur de Cleveland ISD con un 94%—¡gracias por su apoyo!
•Un recordatorio de que el año escolar no ha terminado—cada día cuenta mientras continuamos cerrando brechas de aprendizaje.
•Fechas importantes de STAAR y próximos eventos.

💙 También compartimos un mensaje importante sobre cómo fortalecer la confianza de los estudiantes y cómo pueden apoyarlos desde casa.

👉 ¡Haga clic para leer el boletín completo y mantenerse informado!

¡Gracias por estar TODOS COMPROMETIDOS con el éxito de nuestros estudiantes!
about 2 months ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
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PBE Families – This Week’s Newsletter is Here!

We’re proud to celebrate our 3rd–5th grade students for showing up, staying focused, and giving their best during last week’s RLA STAAR test—along with our amazing staff for their continued dedication! 👏

⭐ Highlights this week:

•PBE has the highest attendance in southern Cleveland ISD at 94%—thank you for your partnership!
•A reminder that the school year is not over—every day counts as we continue closing learning gaps.
•Important upcoming STAAR testing dates and events.

💙 We also share an important message about building student confidence and how families can support at home.

👉 Click to read the full newsletter and stay connected!

Thank you for being ALL IN for our students’ success!
about 2 months ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
Newsletter page titled "PBE-RISE NEWSLETTER" with text and images. A photo of students working, a family photo, and a man in a suit.
Familias de PBE – ¡Ya está disponible el boletín de esta semana!

Nos enorgullece celebrar a nuestros estudiantes de 3.º–5.º grado por asistir, mantenerse enfocados y dar lo mejor de sí durante el examen STAAR de Lectura la semana pasada, así como a nuestro increíble personal por su dedicación continua. 👏

Lo más destacado de esta semana:

•PBE tiene la asistencia más alta entre las escuelas del sur de Cleveland ISD con un 94%—¡gracias por su apoyo!
•Un recordatorio de que el año escolar no ha terminado—cada día cuenta mientras continuamos cerrando brechas de aprendizaje.
•Fechas importantes de STAAR y próximos eventos.

💙 También compartimos un mensaje importante sobre cómo fortalecer la confianza de los estudiantes y cómo pueden apoyarlos desde casa.

👉 ¡Haga clic para leer el boletín completo y mantenerse informado!

¡Gracias por estar TODOS COMPROMETIDOS con el éxito de nuestros estudiantes!
about 2 months ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
A page with the title "PBE-RISE BOLETI" shows a collage of photos of students in classrooms.
Pine Burr Family

Today is a special day as our students take the Reading Language Arts (RLA) test, and we are so proud of them! Their hard work, growth, and dedication have been evident every day. Thank you to our families and staff for your continued support—together we are building something great for our children.

Students, you make us proud! Let’s continue being Cultivators of Excellence—ALL IN! 💜

Familia de Pine Burr 💜

Hoy es un día especial ya que nuestros estudiantes toman el examen de Lectura y Artes del Lenguaje (RLA), y estamos muy orgullosos de ellos. Su esfuerzo, crecimiento y dedicación se reflejan cada día. Gracias a nuestras familias y personal por su apoyo constante. Juntos estamos construyendo un gran futuro para nuestros estudiantes.

¡Estudiantes, nos hacen sentir muy orgullosos! Sigamos siendo Cultivadores de Excelencia—¡ALL IN! 💜
about 2 months ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
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STAAR Testing Tomorrow!
Thank you for helping your child be ready. rested, on time, and confident. To support a focused testing environment, tomorrow will be a closed campus (no visitors or lunch drop-offs), and students will remain until dismissal.
Please review the flyer for details—PBE is ALL IN!

¡Prueba STAAR mañana!
Gracias por ayudar a su hijo(a) a estar listo, descansado, puntual y con confianza. Para apoyar un ambiente de evaluación enfocado, mañana tendremos un campus cerrado (sin visitantes ni entregas de almuerzo), y los estudiantes permanecerán hasta la hora de salida.
Revise el volante para más detalles—¡PBE estámos TODOS comprometids!
about 2 months ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
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A flyer has colorful hands raised in the air. Text is in Spanish. It reads "PRUEBA DE STAAR MAÑANA" with a date of 04.08.2026.
Orgullo PBE

Hoy, aun con la interrupción del internet en nuestra área, la familia de Pine Burr Elementary demostró el corazón que nos define.

Nuestros maestros se adaptaron rápidamente, se apoyaron entre ellos y mantuvieron el aprendizaje en marcha sin perder el ritmo, asegurando que nuestros estudiantes siguieran creciendo. ¿Y nuestros estudiantes? Mostraron paciencia, flexibilidad y el deseo de seguir adelante, sin importar el reto.

Momentos como este nos recuerdan que no se trata de condiciones perfectas, sino de personas que se preocupan profundamente por los demás y por el aprendizaje.

Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestro personal y de nuestros estudiantes por mantenerse enfocados, positivos y demostrar lo que significa estar ALL IN.

PBE Proud

Today, even with the internet outage affecting our area, our Pine Burr Elementary family showed the heart of who we are.

Our teachers quickly adjusted, supported one another, and kept learning going without missing a beat—all to make sure our students continued to grow. And our students? They showed patience, flexibility, and a willingness to keep trying, no matter the challenge.

Moments like this remind us that it’s not about perfect conditions—it’s about people who care deeply about each other and about learning.

We are so proud of our staff and students for staying focused, staying positive, and showing what it truly means to be ALL IN.
about 2 months ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
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🚨 Internet Connectivity Outage – Southern Portion of District

Cleveland ISD is currently experiencing an internet and phone outage affecting the Plum Grove area (59 & 99 corridor).

Phones and internet services may be unavailable at impacted campuses.

Please know:
• All students are safe
• Campuses remain operational

We are working to restore service as quickly as possible and will share updates once connectivity is restored.

Thank you for your patience.
about 2 months ago, Cleveland ISD
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Please take note
about 2 months ago, Pine Burr Elementary
Pine Burr Elementary STAAR Testing Dates
Pine Burr Elementary STAAR Testing Dates
PBE Families (Grades 3–5) | Familias de PBE (3.º–5.º)

As we prepare for STAAR, we invite you to create a motivational poster for your child to encourage them during testing!
¡Mientras nos preparamos para STAAR, los invitamos a crear un cartel motivacional para su hijo(a) para animarlo(a) durante el examen!

📝 RLA STAAR: Thursday, April 9
📝 STAAR de Lectura (RLA): jueves 9 de abril

Poster Guidelines | Guías del Cartel:
✔️ Positive, encouraging message for your student
✔️ Mensaje positivo y motivador para su estudiante

✔️ Use the language spoken most at home
✔️ Use el idioma que más se habla en casa

✔️ Include your child’s first name, last name, grade, and teacher
✔️ Incluya el nombre, apellido, grado y maestro(a) del estudiante

✔️ No larger than a poster board
✔️ No más grande que una cartulina

❌ No test-taking strategies (ex: eliminate answers, take your time)
❌ No incluir estrategias de examen (ej: eliminar respuestas, tomar su tiempo)

📍 Posters will be displayed outside your child’s classroom
📍 Los carteles se colocarán afuera del salón de su estudiante

⏰ Deadline | Fecha límite:
Submit or create posters at school by Wednesday, April 8
Entregar o crear el cartel en la escuela antes del miércoles 8 de abril

🎨 Need materials? | ¿Necesita materiales?
Stop by the campus—we’re happy to help you create your poster here!
¡Puede venir a la escuela y con gusto le ayudamos a crear su cartel!

Let’s show our students how proud we are and help them feel confident and ready! 💜
¡Demostremos a nuestros estudiantes lo orgullosos que estamos y ayudémoslos a sentirse seguros y listos! 💜
about 2 months ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
Pine Burr Weekly Newsletter is Here!

Families, this is an important week as we go ALL IN for STAAR! 💙 Our students and teachers are ready, and we need your partnership to help them shine.

Inside this week’s newsletter, you’ll find:
- STAAR reminders and how to support your child
- Spirit Week dress-up days
- Important dates and updates

Your support with attendance, encouragement, and routines at home will make a big difference during testing week.

¡Ya está disponible el boletín semanal de Pine Burr!

Familias, esta es una semana muy importante ya que estamos ¡TODOS COMPROMETIDOS con STAAR! 💙 Nuestros estudiantes y maestros están listos, y necesitamos su apoyo para que brillen.

En el boletín de esta semana encontrarán:
- Recordatorios de STAAR y cómo apoyar a su hijo/a
- Días de la Semana del Espíritu
- Fechas importantes y avisos

Su apoyo con la asistencia, motivación y rutinas en casa hará una gran diferencia durante esta semana de evaluaciones.

¡Tomen unos minutos para leer el boletín y mantenerse informados!

¡Juntos terminaremos fuertes—TODOS COMPROMETIDOS con nuestros estudiantes!

👉 Take a few minutes to read the newsletter and stay connected!

Together, we will finish strong—ALL IN for our students!
about 2 months ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
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Spirit Week at PBE – Let’s Go ALL IN! / ¡Semana de Espíritu en PBE – ¡Todos ALL IN!

Join us as we build excitement, confidence, and school pride during testing week! Let’s come together to support our students and show what it means to be ALL IN at Pine Burr Elementary.

¡Acompáñenos mientras creamos entusiasmo, confianza y orgullo escolar durante la semana de exámenes! Unámonos para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y demostrar lo que significa darlo todo en Pine Burr Elementary.

All grade levels, staff members, and families are invited to participate!
¡Todos los grados, miembros del personal y familias están invitados a participar!
about 2 months ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
A poster titled "STAAR Spirit Week" with themes for each day, from Monday to Friday. Themes include Tie-Dye Day, Lucky Charm Day, and Kids' Day.
Una Noche Inolvidable en PBE

Nuestro Baile de Padres e Hijas fue una velada llena de alegría, sonrisas y momentos especiales que nuestras familias atesorarán por muchos años. Ver a nuestras estudiantes disfrutar y compartir tiempo con sus seres queridos fue realmente algo muy especial.

Un agradecimiento muy especial a nuestro increíble PTO por dedicar tanto tiempo, cariño y esfuerzo para hacer de este evento algo tan hermoso y significativo. Su compromiso con nuestros estudiantes y familias se refleja en cada detalle, y estamos profundamente agradecidos por todo lo que hacen.

Momentos como este nos recuerdan lo fuerte y especial que es nuestra comunidad de PBE. Juntos, seguimos creando experiencias que dejan huella en nuestros estudiantes.

A Night to Remember at PBE

Our Father & Daughter Dance was such a heartwarming evening filled with smiles, laughter, and special moments that our families will cherish for years to come. Seeing our students light up as they spent time with their loved ones was truly priceless.

A very special thank you to our incredible PTO for pouring so much love, time, and care into making this event so beautiful and memorable. Your dedication to our students and families is felt in every detail, and we are so grateful for all that you do.

Moments like these remind us how strong and special our PBE community truly is. Together, we continue to create experiences that mean so much to our students.
about 2 months ago, Deborah Rivera Fontanez
A young girl in a pink tutu dress stands in a cafeteria, surrounded by people taking photos.
Children in colorful dresses, including pink and white, walk in a room with tables and chairs.
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