Picasso Elementary
"A Purpose in Life, A Reason for Learning"
🌟 Celebrating Our Principals! 🌟
This Principals Month, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders at Vanguard Academy during last night's board meeting!
Our principals drive our schools forward—supporting teachers, uplifting students, and fostering a daily culture of learning, growth, and community.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and commitment to our students’ success. Your leadership makes Vanguard Academy a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.🙌
We appreciate all that you do! 🙏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #VanguardAcademy #SchoolLeaders #ThankYouPrincipals
This Principals Month, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders at Vanguard Academy during last night's board meeting!
Our principals drive our schools forward—supporting teachers, uplifting students, and fostering a daily culture of learning, growth, and community.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and commitment to our students’ success. Your leadership makes Vanguard Academy a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.🙌
We appreciate all that you do! 🙏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #VanguardAcademy #SchoolLeaders #ThankYouPrincipals
🌟 Celebrating Our Principals! 🌟
This Principals Month, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders at Vanguard Academy during last night's board meeting!
Our principals drive our schools forward—supporting teachers, uplifting students, and fostering a daily culture of learning, growth, and community.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and commitment to our students’ success. Your leadership makes Vanguard Academy a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.🙌
We appreciate all that you do! 🙏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #VanguardAcademy #SchoolLeaders #ThankYouPrincipals
This Principals Month, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible leaders at Vanguard Academy during last night's board meeting!
Our principals drive our schools forward—supporting teachers, uplifting students, and fostering a daily culture of learning, growth, and community.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and commitment to our students’ success. Your leadership makes Vanguard Academy a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.🙌
We appreciate all that you do! 🙏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #VanguardAcademy #SchoolLeaders #ThankYouPrincipals
Parents please read flyer on the layout for Tutoring Pick up (back of the campus).
Note: ACE pick up continues in front.
Note: ACE pick up continues in front.
Our Greenpower Spidey Team did it again..... they earned 1st place at the Mid Valley Goblin Rally in Weslaco. Way to go Mr. Salinas and entire team of Staff and students!
Greenpower directly exposes students to engineering and innovation as they work in teams to design and build their own single-seat, battery-powered race cars. The program focuses on teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles through the design and construction of electric racing cars.
Thank you Mrs. Salinas and Team of students and staff for soaring great heights and taking Vanguard Academy to great recognitions in STEM.
Greenpower directly exposes students to engineering and innovation as they work in teams to design and build their own single-seat, battery-powered race cars. The program focuses on teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles through the design and construction of electric racing cars.
Thank you Mrs. Salinas and Team of students and staff for soaring great heights and taking Vanguard Academy to great recognitions in STEM.
Parents we invite you to our upcoming Bilingual Parent meeting about our program. Thank you.
Vanguard Academy Gifted & Talented Referrals Are Now Open!
If you know a student in grades 1–12 who shines academically or creatively, now is the time to refer them. Don’t miss the opportunity—referral window closes November 21, 2025!
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Si conoces a un estudiante de 1.º a 12.º grado que destaque académica o creativamente, ¡ahora es el momento de referirlo! La ventana de referencia cierra el 21 de noviembre de 2025.
If you know a student in grades 1–12 who shines academically or creatively, now is the time to refer them. Don’t miss the opportunity—referral window closes November 21, 2025!
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Si conoces a un estudiante de 1.º a 12.º grado que destaque académica o creativamente, ¡ahora es el momento de referirlo! La ventana de referencia cierra el 21 de noviembre de 2025.
Parents, next week we create awareness through our Red Ribbon Drug Free Week. We look forward to student participation. Thank you for your support.
Picasso parents next week we want to celebrate Positive Awareness week. Students can bring a paw-stuffed animal to promote positive mental health in our lives. Thank you for all you do.
Padres de Picasso la próxima semana queremos celebrar la semana de la Conciencia Positiva. Los estudiantes pueden traer un animal de peluche para promover una salud mental positiva en nuestras vidas. Gracias por todo lo que haces.
Padres de Picasso la próxima semana queremos celebrar la semana de la Conciencia Positiva. Los estudiantes pueden traer un animal de peluche para promover una salud mental positiva en nuestras vidas. Gracias por todo lo que haces.
As part of our Principal's Month series, today we would like to spotlight Mrs. Sonia Martinez, campus principal at Picasso Elementary in Pharr, servicing grades Pre-K 3 through 5th.
With more than 20 years of experience in education, Mrs. Martinez leads Picasso Elementary with unwavering focus, drive, and passion.
With more than 20 years of experience in education, Mrs. Martinez leads Picasso Elementary with unwavering focus, drive, and passion.
Picasso Parents, for this week.....
Tuesday- 3 week Perfect Attendance Picnic Celebration
Wednesday- RLA Benchmark for 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Thursday- Science Benchmark for 5th Only.
Friday - Picasso's Annual Fall Festival 5:30- 8:30 pm.
Note: Pre-Sale of Bracelets and Tickets until Thursday.
Thank you for your support and God Bless you.
Today our Picasso Greenpower Team went for 1st place Overall and Best Car Design Trophies at Brownsville City Competition with five other schools in the Valley. This is the 3rd Cohort of Picasso Students that participate in Greenpower STEM with Mr. Salinas's Lead.
Greenpower directly exposes students to engineering and innovation as they work in teams to design and build their own single-seat, battery-powered race cars. The program focuses on teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles through the design and construction of electric racing cars.
Thank you Mrs. Salinas and Team of students and staff for soaring great heights and taking Vanguard Academy to great recognitions in STEM.
Parents, we will begin Academic Tutoring Support for our 3rd-5th. Please read details on flyer. Thank you.
Padres, comenzaremos el apoyo de tutoría académica para nuestros estudiantes de 3º a 5º. Lea los detalles en el folleto. Gracias.
Padres, comenzaremos el apoyo de tutoría académica para nuestros estudiantes de 3º a 5º. Lea los detalles en el folleto. Gracias.
Parents, next Tuesday we celebrate 3 week perfect attendance celebration. Please read flyer for details. Thank you.
Parents, we are taking Pre-Orders for Bracelets and tickets for Fall Festival Fun! Bracelet will give access to all games, rides and moon jumps. Thank you.
Padres, ¡estamos aceptando pedidos anticipados de pulseras y boletos para la diversión del Festival de Otoño! La pulsera te dará acceso a todos los juegos, atracciones y saltos lunares. Gracias.
Padres, ¡estamos aceptando pedidos anticipados de pulseras y boletos para la diversión del Festival de Otoño! La pulsera te dará acceso a todos los juegos, atracciones y saltos lunares. Gracias.
Parents, please help us support Dyslexia Awareness. Read flyer for details.
Parents, we share with you our Activity Calendar for October. Thank you.
Padres les compartimos nuestro calendario de eventos para el mes de octubre. Gracias.
Padres les compartimos nuestro calendario de eventos para el mes de octubre. Gracias.
Picasso Families, clear your child’s account for School Fieldtrip .Monday October 6th ALL Chocolate Monies are DUE. Please send ALL MONEY with your child.
Thank you for your support.
Familias de Picasso, liquide la cuenta de su hijo/a para la excursión escolar. Para el lunes 6 de octubre TODOS los fondos de chocolate debaran ser pagados. Por favor envíe TODO EL DINERO con su hijo/a.
Gracias por su apoyo
Thank you for your support.
Familias de Picasso, liquide la cuenta de su hijo/a para la excursión escolar. Para el lunes 6 de octubre TODOS los fondos de chocolate debaran ser pagados. Por favor envíe TODO EL DINERO con su hijo/a.
Gracias por su apoyo
📣 Superintendent’s Parent Roundtable 25–26 📣
On Thursday, October 2nd, Vanguard Academy hosted the first Superintendent’s Parent Roundtable of the year at the San Juan Memorial Library. Parents joined Superintendent Dr. Marisol Rocha for an engaging discussion on district initiatives, school updates, and ways families can help shape the future of our schools.
💬 The roundtable created a space to:
✅ Learn about district goals
✅ Share ideas & feedback
✅ Connect with other parents
✅ Participate in a Q&A session
🗓 Monthly meetings will continue through May 2026, and we look forward to welcoming more families to future sessions!
#VanguardAcademy #ParentRoundtable #FamilyEngagement #FutureFocused
On Thursday, October 2nd, Vanguard Academy hosted the first Superintendent’s Parent Roundtable of the year at the San Juan Memorial Library. Parents joined Superintendent Dr. Marisol Rocha for an engaging discussion on district initiatives, school updates, and ways families can help shape the future of our schools.
💬 The roundtable created a space to:
✅ Learn about district goals
✅ Share ideas & feedback
✅ Connect with other parents
✅ Participate in a Q&A session
🗓 Monthly meetings will continue through May 2026, and we look forward to welcoming more families to future sessions!
#VanguardAcademy #ParentRoundtable #FamilyEngagement #FutureFocused
Parents, .... its that time of the year for our Annual Picasso Fall Festival! Please read flyer for details. Thank you for your support.
Padres... ¡es esa época del año para nuestro Festival Anual de Otoño Picasso! Lea el folleto para obtener más detalles. Gracias por su apoyo.
Padres... ¡es esa época del año para nuestro Festival Anual de Otoño Picasso! Lea el folleto para obtener más detalles. Gracias por su apoyo.
Parents these are the UIL Event we will have available for Try-outs. Thank you.
Padres estos seran los eventos disponibles para las pruebas de UIL. Gracias.
Padres estos seran los eventos disponibles para las pruebas de UIL. Gracias.
