Jose de Escandon Elementary

Happy Friday! Congrats Katie Romo, Debany López, and Ashley Reyes on receiving a positive referral and showcasing emotional intelligence! #EscandonEagles #FridayVibes @mcallenisd

We’re celebrating music 🎶 🥳🎉 #MusicTheSoundOfMyHeart #EscandonEagles #MusicTime

Congratulations Aileen from Mrs. Gamboa’s kinder class on completing your 1st Fry words list! #ReadersAreLeaders #EscandonEagles

Kinder making their observations on their planted seeds. 🌱🌿 #escandoneagles

Our Escandon Eagles are fueled by a healthy and nutritious lunch every single day. Brain fuel for an afternoon of learning. #escandoneagles

Math with Mrs. Reyna. Our students are eager to learn! #escandoneagles

Our mighty Eagles soar to new heights with their basketball skills. Starting them off early. #futuredobies #futurestangs #escandonchampions

We will see you there! 🥳

Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms. You can find us as @EscandonEagles 🦅📚👍🏽

A peek into Mrs. Ortiz’ kinder class during their reading time. #EscandonEagles #LeadersInTheMaking

Mrs. Venecia’s Kinder Class is rocking their literacy centers. #EscandonEagles

Congratulations to our Escandon Eagles on their basketball season. They represented Escandon really well and made us extremely proud with 7 wins and 3 losses. Way to hustle boys and leave it all on the court! #EscandonEagles

3rd grade showing an amazing level of focus and determination. #ReadingCamp #EscandonEagles #EscandonChampions

It is full steam ahead with our reading camps! Great focus 4th grade! #escandoneagles #ReadingCamps

We would like to recognized our school counselors this week as we kick off National School Counseling Week! Thank you for all you do for our students, families, & school communities!

Weather Update: McAllen ISD is closely monitoring the weather. At this time, all campuses, district offices & transportation will continue with its regular schedule today. We encourage you to take precautions to work and school.

Hello families, Just a friendly reminder that we will not have school Monday, September 6, 2021. Hola familias, Solo un recordatorio amistoso de que no habrá clases el lunes 6 de septiembre de 2021.

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021 ALERT: After much reflection and consideration, McAllen ISD is cancelling all classes for Wednesday-Friday (February 17-19, 2021) this week. With growing reports of families experiencing power outages, water and fuel shortages already numbering in the thousands, McAllen ISD made this decision with the best interests of the community in mind as many families are struggling with these challenges. At this point, McAllen ISD plans to return to normal operating procedures on Monday, February 22, 2021. Any McAllen ISD families needing hot spots for connectivity may pick them up Wednesday (5-6:30 p.m.) at McAllen ISD Central Office (2000 N. 23rd St.). For meal services, please refer to the McAllen ISD meals page for updated meal locations at this link: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program\. Varsity athletic events for this week will run as scheduled. A limited number of employees may be needed to respond to facility and other issues. Information regarding work schedules will continue to be shared with them by their supervisor. The district will continue monitoring weather forecasts and will post updates as changes are needed. ____________________________________ Martes, 16 de Febrero del 2021 ALERTA: Después de mucha reflexión y consideración, McAllen ISD cancelará todas las clases del Miércoles a Viernes (17-19 de Febrero del 2021) esta semana. Con crecientes informes de familias que experimentan cortes de energía, escasez de agua y combustible que ya se cuentan por miles, McAllen ISD tomó esta decisión teniendo en cuenta los mejores intereses de la comunidad, ya que muchas familias están luchando con estos desafíos. En este punto, McAllen ISD planea regresar a los procedimientos operativos normales el Lunes 22 de Febrero del 2021. Cualquier familia de McAllen ISD que necesite dispositivos de internet para la conectividad puede recogerlos el Miércoles (5-6:30 p.m.) en la oficina central de McAllen ISD (2000 N. 23rd St.). Para obtener información sobre los servicios de comidas, consulte la página de comidas de McAllen ISD para conocer los sitios de comidas actualizadas en este enlace: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program\ Los eventos deportivos de Preparatoria (Varsity) de esta semana se llevarán a cabo según lo programado. Es posible que se necesite un número limitado de empleados para responder a las instalaciones y otros problemas. Su supervisor continuará compartiendo mas información sobre los horarios de trabajo. El distrito continuará monitoreando los pronósticos meteorológicos y publicará actualizaciones a medida que se necesiten cambios.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 ALERT: The District is receiving reports that there is a high probability power outages will continue throughout the night and tomorrow (Wednesday, February 17, 2021). Therefore, McAllen ISD will be extending 100% remote instruction through tomorrow. At this point, our plan is to return to normal operating procedures on Thursday, February 18, 2021. If your child is experiencing connectivity issues because of this, we understand. Rest assured that we will be flexible with his/her assignments during this time. Any McAllen ISD families needing hot spots for connectivity may pick them up TODAY (1:30-4 p.m.) or Wednesday (5-6:30 p.m.) at McAllen ISD Central Office (2000 N. 23rd St.). Meal services will resume tomorrow, February 17, at select curbsides and bus routes. Please refer to the McAllen ISD meals page on the web for updated meal locations for February 17 at this link: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program. Most staff will continue to work from home Wednesday. A limited number of employees may be needed to respond to facility and other issues. Information regarding work schedules will continue to be shared with them by their direct supervisor. The district will continue monitoring weather forecasts and will post updates if any changes are needed. ____________________________________ Martes, 16 de Febrero del 2021 ALERTA: El Distrito está recibiendo informes de que existe una alta probabilidad de que los cortes de energía continúen durante toda la noche y mañana (Miércoles 17 de Febrero del 2021). Por lo tanto, McAllen ISD extenderá la instrucción remota al 100% hasta mañana. En este punto, nuestro plan es volver a los procedimientos operativos normales el Jueves 18 de Febrero del 2021. Si su hijo tiene problemas de conectividad debido a esto, lo entendemos. Tenga la seguridad de que seremos flexibles con sus asignaciones durante este tiempo. Cualquier familia de McAllen ISD que necesite puntos de acceso para la conectividad puede recogerlos HOY (1:30-4 p.m.) o Miércoles (5-6:30 p.m.) en la oficina central de McAllen ISD (2000 N. 23rd St.). Los servicios de comidas se reanudarán mañana, 17 de Febrero, en aceras y rutas de autobús seleccionadas. Consulte la página de comidas de McAllen ISD en la web para conocer los sitios de comidas actualizadas para el 17 de Febrero en este enlace: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program. La mayoría del personal seguirá trabajando desde casa el Miércoles. Es posible que se necesite un número limitado de empleados para responder a las instalaciones y otros problemas. La información relacionada con los horarios de trabajo continuará siendo compartida con ellos por su supervisor directo. El Distrito continuará monitoreando los pronósticos meteorológicos y publicará actualizaciones si se necesitan cambios.