VRES Roadrunner Rundown - 10.24.26

Posted Date: 10/24/26 (08:00 AM)

Roadrunner Rundown

VRES Family Newsletter

October 24, 2026

Learning & Growing Day By Day

It was a busy, event-packed week on campus with major field trips across multiple grade levels and lots of learning through experiences!

5th Grade at Boerne Outdoor Academy (BOA): Our 5th graders had an unforgettable experience at BOA! They spent time immersed in nature hiking, geocaching, and kayaking, learning outdoor science through rocketry, building team building skills, practicing patience and focus in archery, and creating lasting elementary memories.
2nd Grade Field Trip to Devine Acres Farm: Our 2nd graders enjoyed a fantastic fall day at Devine Acres Farm! From exploring farm life to enjoying outdoor activities, it was a wonderful, hands-on learning adventure for all.
Kindergarten Magnet Lesson with Cibolo Nature Center: Our kindergarteners had a special visit from the Cibolo Nature Center! Educators led an engaging, hands-on science lesson all about the invisible forces of magnets.
Red Ribbon Week Starts Monday: Next week we kick off Red Ribbon Week as we focus on making healthy, positive life choices! Be sure to check out Ms. Maloney's Counselor Connections below for our upcoming theme days!
Book Character Parade Next Friday: We will wrap up next week with our annual Book Character Parade on Friday at 7:45 AM! Students are invited to dress up as their favorite character from a book. Parents are welcome to attend the parade! Come and stand along the front parent pick up sidewalk to cheer our favorite characters on!

Parade Reminders:

Bring Your Book: Students are encouraged to bring the matching book (or a drawn or printed picture of the cover) to carry during the parade!
Wearing Costumes: Students should arrive at school wearing their costumes over regular school clothes, or bring a simple costume in a bag that they can easily put on independently over their clothes before the parade.
Costume Safety: Please ensure all costumes are school-friendly—no scary characters, face masks/coverings, or weapon-like props are permitted. Costumes should be age-appropriate and allow students to move comfortably and participate safely in their regular school day routines.

Thank you for your ongoing support with all of our special events and traditions. Have a wonderful weekend!

With gratitude,

Mrs. Walker

VRES Principal

Temporary Lane Closure

Beginning Monday, 10/26, the left lane of the parent pick up will close at 1 PM and re-open at 2:50 PM to accommodate vehicles for campus deliveries and emergencies.

Parents arriving early for dismissal may use the right lane.

Parents picking up students early should continue to park in the parking lot and enter the building.

Change to Dismissal Plans?

Please call the front office to make adjustments to your student's dismissal plans.

We want to ensure that the changes are provided to teachers and guest teachers in a timely manner as emails and ParentSquare messages are not always received or reviewed in time for dismissal.

Changes should be called in no later than 2:30 PM.

100% Class Attendance

Ms. Beavers - 1st

Ms. Booth - Kinder

Ms. Guerra - 5th

Ms. Klein - LifeSkills

Ms. Pyle - Kinder

Ms. Torres - 3rd

Remember: Students are welcomed into class at 7:25 AM and the tone of the day is set as they settle in and prepare for instruction. Thank you for your support of our campus through you're student being present and on-time daily. Every minute counts!

Students are expected to attend school on activity days (i.e. BOA, field trips, etc.). Students who are not present on campus or for the activity will accrue absences.

Counselor Connections

Ms. Maloney, Counselor

Library News

Ms. Polk, Librarian

Veterans Day Photos Needed

Our Veterans Day ceremony is a tradition we hold dear to our hearts. We take pride in the generations before us and those presently that have made the sacrifice to serve to protect our country. If you would like us to showcase a veteran from your family, please fill out the form linked below. If you have submitted the form in previous years, you do not need to submit again, unless there is a change.

Showcase a Veteran Here

Grades 2-5...ARE YOU READING?

If you are, let Mrs. Polk know!

Count the minutes you spend reading and fill out the reading log.

Let's see which grade reads the most!

Submit Your Reading Log Here

Is your student feeling sick? As a reminder students will need to be excluded from school when they meet the following criteria in accordance with guidelines from the Texas Department of State Health Services:

Fever > 100.3° F - may return when fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications
Diarrhea - may return after 24 hours without diarrhea
Vomiting - may return after 24 hours without vomiting
Pink eye - may return when symptom free or when released by medical provider
Strep throat - must be on antibiotic for 24 hours and meet fever criteria

Please use your best judgement when it comes to your student. If your child is showing signs/symptoms of illness, is not feeling well and/or requires treatment with medication prior to coming to school, we ask you to consider if it will interfere with their instruction time or classroom environment.

Per district policy, if the student is sick at home, the district allows for 5 excused absences for illness by parent note per semester. Anything over 5 "sick" absences from a parent will be unexcused. Excuse notes from a physician will always be considered excused as documented by the physician's return to school date. If a student is sent home by the nurse due to an illness, the absence is considered excused for the remainder of the day. Subsequent absences will be considered upon the student's return with a parent or doctor's note.

Parent Resources

GT Referral Link

SRP K12 Parent Handout

BISD Volunteer Application

26-27 Instructional Plans

Skyward Family Access Tutorials

OCTOBER

10/25 - Last Day to Purchase Boo! Grams

10/26 - 50th Day of School

10/26 - 10/30/2026 - Red Ribbon Week; APEX Fundraiser; STUCO Pumpkin Party

10/30/2026 - Book Character Parade & Spirit Stick Sales at Lunch

11/02 - Picture Retakes

11/04 - Kinder Barn Day

11/05 - APEX Roadrunner Dash

11/06 - GATE Parent Book Club

11/11 - Veterans Day Assembly

Order Photo Retakes Here

Visit Our All Pro Dads Page Here

Calling All Dads! We Need You on Duty!

This month, we are launching our initiative focused specifically on our fathers, grandfathers, and father figures: Dads on Duty.

We are making a dedicated push this October to increase male presence in our hallways, lunchrooms, and playgrounds. Research and experience show that having positive male role models actively involved in the school day boosts student confidence, promotes positive behavior, and shows our kids that their education matters to the men in their lives.

We are looking for dads to volunteer for lunch and recess coverage throughout October. Whether you can give an hour a week or just one afternoon this month, your presence makes a powerful impact.

What: Dads on Duty (Lunch & Recess Supervision)

When: Weekdays throughout October (see sign up link below)

Who: Fathers, grandfathers, stepdads, and male father figures

How to Join: Complete a BISD Volunteer Application & Sign up for your preferred slot using the link below.

Step up, bring your energy, and show our students the power of an engaged father figure.

Thank you for making a difference!

🧡💙 Apex Fundraiser 🧡💙

The heroes are coming!

Our Apex Leadership Co fundraiser kicks off on Monday, October 26 and this year's theme is Apex Super Heroes. For two full weeks, students will unlock real-life superpowers: steadiness, reliability, uplifting others, and more. The Roadrunner Dash takes place on Thursday, November 5th (see below for volunteer opportunities!) during student CAMP times.

Last year, our Roadrunner Dash raised significant funds toward adding an additional playground sunshade. This year, funds raised will help cover the remaining cost of the sunshade, with any additional funds supporting all other VRES PTO programs and initiatives that benefit our students and staff.

🏃 The Roadrunner Dash is Coming! We Need YOU! 🏃

Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Beginning at 8:00 AM

We’re excited for the Roadrunner Dash and encourage everyone to come cheer on our students! 🎉

We need volunteers throughout the day to help make this event a success. You can volunteer with any grade level – either during your child’s run or at another time. Help is needed to:

🪪 Assist with check-in/visitor badge distribution

💧 Hand out water to students

✅ Track laps as students run by

🏃 Assist students with the obstacles as needed

Roadrunner Dash Times by Grade

(Note: Volunteer arrival time is 10 minutes prior to start times to allow volunteers time to check in and get to their assigned station.)

Pre-K/Life Skills

8:00 - 8:30

Kinder

12:00 - 12:55

1st

1:00 - 1:55

2nd

2:00 - 2:55

3rd

10:35 - 11:30

4th

9:30 - 10:25

5th

8:30 - 9:25

🩵 🩶Thank you for helping make the Roadrunner Dash a fun and memorable day for our students! 💙💛

Roadrunner Dash Volunteers

Boo! Grams 🎃 👻

Deadline to Purchase Extended to Sunday, October 25th

This is your last chance to send a little Halloween Happiness to your favorite Roadrunner!

Each Boo! Gram is $3 and includes an allergy-friendly treat, a small squishy, and a Halloween themed spirit stick. Parents can send one to their student or purchase one for their student to send to a friend.

Order online now through October 25th (while supplies last)!

Boo! Grams be delivered to classrooms the week of Halloween. 🎃🎃

Order Boo! Grams Here

Blessings in a Backpack!

🎒 We are in need of ONE Van Raub Blessing Leader each week (usually Thursdays) to transport our bags and wagons between VRES and the BISD Admin Building.

👉Leaders must sign up in advance.

👉As a general timeline:

🕘 Before 9:00 AM: Pick up the VRES bags from the front office and deliver them to the BISD Admin Building.

📦 9:00 AM: Packing begins

🏫 By approximately 10:30 AM: Packing is complete and bags returned to the school.

This is a fun, rewarding way to help our community!

Blessing Leader Sign Up Here

Click Here to Become a Sponsor

Birthday Marquee Celebration

Celebrate your student's birthday with their name on the school marquee for only $5!

Please submit your RevTrak payment at least one week prior to the big day.

RevTrak Birthday Payments

You're Invited to Trunk or Treat!

🎃🚔 EXCITING NEWS, VAN RAUB FAMILIES! 🚔🎃

We are excited to welcome the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department to Van Raub Elementary as they host their Trunk or Treat right here on our campus! 👻🍬

For the first time ever, our campus will be the home of this fun community event, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone!

This year’s Trunk or Treat will feature food trucks, a DJ, games and activities for the kids, lots of candy, decorated trunks, and a trunk decorating contest! 🎶🍔🍭🏆

And the best part? Everyone is invited! ❤️

Van Raub families, invite your friends, family members, and neighbors to come out and join us for an evening of Halloween fun with the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department and our community!

📅 Saturday, October 24th

⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Van Raub Elementary

👻 Wear your costumes!

🍬 Bring the kids ready for some candy!

🍔 Grab something delicious from our food trucks!

🎶 Enjoy the music, games, and festivities!

Mark your calendars and help us spread the word! We can’t wait to see our Van Raub families and community come together for an amazing night! 🎃🚔🍬

See you at Trunk or Treat! 👻🎃

BISD Calendar 2026-2027

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

(830) 357-4100