Reno Elementary School

Late post because our wonderful Librarian was off at a conference learning awesome library things—but Happy Librarian Appreciation Day to our amazing Mrs. Hale! Thank you for all you do to spark a love for reading in our students and for supporting our staff! We are truly blessed with the best! Thank you, Mrs. Hale! #LibrarianAppreciationDay #BestLibrarianEver 📚❤️👏🌟

🌟 Shoutout to our AMAZING Instructional Assistants on Paraprofessional Day! 🌟 This campus would NOT be the same without you! 🧡 Your hard work, dedication, and passion make such a HUGE difference every single day. You’re the backbone of our success, and we are beyond grateful for the massive impact you have on our community. 🙌✨ We honestly couldn’t do it without you – thank you for all that you do! 🌱💫 You are truly an invaluable part of this team, and we’re so lucky to have you! 🙏🧡

📢 SAVE THE DATE! 📢 New & Returning Student Registration opens MAY 1ST! 🎉📝 For more information visit: https://www.springtownisd.net/page/enrollment #PorcupineFamily 🧡

🌟 This week at Reno Elementary, we had a some positive office referrals! 🌟 These special referrals are given to students who go above and beyond by being kind, helping others, and showing what it means to be a great citizen! 🧡👏 We are SO grateful to celebrate all the positive things our students are doing and the amazing character they continue to show every day! 🙌 ✨ Great things are happening at Reno Elementary! 🎉

Check out our April Parent Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/jp6cd

📢 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrollment Opens TODAY, April 1st! 📌 How to Register: ✅ Online: Enroll using this link https://www.springtownisd.net/page/enrollment and follow the directions under New Student Online Enrollment. ✅ In-Person: Register at the campus your child will be attending. 📍 Enrollment Locations: ✅ Reno & Springtown Elementary – Pre-K & Kindergarten ✅ Goshen Creek Elementary – Kindergarten ONLY (Due to space limitations) ⏰ In-Person Enrollment Hours (Pre-K & Kindergarten Only): 🕙 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, today (April 1) until May 21 ⚠️ Please note: We will strictly adhere to these hours to minimize disruptions during pick-up & drop-off times. Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Pre-K & Kindergarten Round-Up is happening May 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming our newest Porcupines! 🧡 #PorcupineFamily

🎉🎶 Congratulations to our SISD 4th and 5th grade All City Choir on receiving a Superior rating at their competition on Friday!! 🏆👏 This is the highest rating at competition, and they truly earned it with all their hard work this year! 💪🎤 We're so proud of our Reno students and all the SISD 4th and 5th graders for this amazing achievement! 🌟🎵 #SuperiorRating

💧🌍 Our students learned valuable lessons about water conservation and protecting our natural resources! 🌱💦 A big thank you to Winning Water Tales of Tarrant County for providing such an entertaining and educational experience! 🙏🎉 Great things are happening at Reno Elementary! #WaterConservation #LearningIsFun

🌟 Our amazing Kindergarten teachers brought the colonial time period unit to life! 🕰️🍞 The kids had a blast baking bread together and then enjoying their delicious creations! 👩‍🍳🍽️ It was such an engaging and fun learning experience for our little learners! 😄🎉 Great things are happening at Reno Elementary!

🎉 Congratulations to the March 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: 👏 Briella👏 Nick 👏 Monroe👏 Wade👏 Hazel👏 Matthew👏 Great things are happening at Reno Elementary! 🎉📚 Keep up the amazing work! 🌟 #StudentOfTheMonth #RenoElementary

POJO Pride day tomorrow, Tuesday, 3/25!!! The HS varsity soccer girls have advanced to round 2 in the playoffs!!!!They play tomorrow at home at 5:30pm!! Let's show our support!!!!

📢 Pre-K & Kindergarten Round-Up! 🎉 Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up will be held May 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. 📍 Locations: ✅ Reno & Springtown Elementary – Pre-K & Kindergarten ✅ Goshen Creek Elementary – Kindergarten ONLY (Due to space limitations) 📌 How to Register: Register in person at the campus your child will be attending. ⏰ In-Person Enrollment Hours (Pre-K & Kindergarten Only): 🕙 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, until May 21 ⚠️ Please note: We will strictly adhere to these hours to avoid disruptions during pick-up & drop-off times. 📢 Enrollment for other grade levels will open on May 1st, with more information coming soon! We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming our newest Porcupines! 🧡 #PorcupineFamily

$1 PJ Day Tomorrow, Friday, 3/21! Bring a $1, wear your PJs!!!!!!!!

Spring Pictures are on Wednesday, 3/19! Proofs will be sent home at a later date with options for purchasing.

Field Day T-Shirts go on sale TODAY! They are $12 . You can purchase them here: https://stores.spiritworx.com/19203/item/22885

Field Day T-Shirts go on sale TODAY! They are $12 . You can purchase them here: https://stores.spiritworx.com/19203/item/22885 Also, Spring Pictures are on Wednesday, 3/19! Proofs will be sent home at a later date with options for purchasing.

🎉🏆 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