PWE Newsletter 9/13/2026

Posted Date: 09/13/26 (05:00 PM)

A Note From the Principal

September 13, 2026

Dear Piney Woods Elementary Families,

We have a fun-filled week ahead at PWE! We’ll start the week off with Celebrate Freedom Week, which gives our students an opportunity to learn about the freedoms, rights, and principles that make our country special and to reflect on the importance of the U.S. Constitution. We’ll wrap up Freedom Week with “We the People Day” on Thursday, September 17, by wearing our red, white, and blue!

Dot Day is Tuesday, September 15! If you didn’t know, Dot Day is a celebration inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. It encourages students to “make their mark” by embracing creativity, courage, and the idea that everyone has something special to contribute.

We’re also excited to kick off our fall fundraiser on Thursday afternoon and look forward to hearing how our exhibitors do at the East Montgomery County Fair!

PWE will also begin Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your student’s teacher will reach out to let you know when conferences are available.

Finally, Friday is a student holiday, so there will be no school for students. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, and we can’t wait to see our Wildcats back on Monday!

With gratitude,

Mrs. Hill

Principal, Piney Woods Elementary

Upcoming Events

September Events:

15th: DOT Day (Wear polka dots)

17th: Patriotic Day "We The People" (More information coming soon)

17th: PWE Fall Fundraiser Kick-Off

18th: Student Holiday

21st: Homecoming/Spirit Week: Superhero Day

22nd: Homecoming/Spirit Week: Twin Day

23rd: Homecoming/Spirit Week: Wildcats Through The Ages

24th: Homecoming/Spirit Week: Jersey Day

25th: Homecoming/Spirit Week: Wildcat Spirit

For a full calendar, visit the District Calendar website.

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Attendance Matters

For the 2026–2027 school year, our goal is to reach 96% attendance! Regular attendance is essential to your child’s academic growth, success, and engagement in learning.

Attendance notes can be sent directly to the Attendance Office at PWEattendance@splendoraisd.org.

September Campus Attendance Challenge: “Recess Rocks” The grade level with the highest attendance percentage will receive an extra 30 minutes of recess.

District Attendance Challenge: At the end of the school year, all students who maintain perfect attendance from bell to bell throughout the entire school year will be rewarded with a field trip to Splendora Skating Rink!

Students arriving after 8:35 will be marked tardy and must be accompanied by an adult to the front office.

U.I.L.

Quest For Excellence

26-27 UIL Academic Competition

Calling 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th-grade students to join our UIL, Academic Teams! The competition will be held on Saturday, January 23rd, 2027. Coaches have already begun recruiting, and teams have a limited number of participants. Scan the QR code on the flyer below if your child is interested in trying out for a team!

Want to know more about the events?

Check out: https://www.uiltexas.org/aplus/events

Foundation Corner

Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat!

In celebration of Homecoming, the Splendora ISD Education Foundation is hosting a Class vs. Class Alumni Giving Challenge! Alumni are invited to donate in honor of their graduating class, and we’ll track which class shows the most Wildcat pride.

Consider giving an amount inspired by your graduation year—for example, a 1991 graduate might give $19.91. Please include your class year with your donation so your class receives credit.

The Class of 1980 has already set the bar high with a $3,800 gift supporting all 19 of our first-year teachers. Help us celebrate Homecoming by sharing the challenge with the Wildcats in your life!

Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6YPW4NANS3TW8

Splendora ISD Ladycats Basketball Skills Day

Date: September 26, 2026

Time: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Grades: Kindergarten–6th Grade

Location: Splendora High School, 23747 FM 2090, Splendora

Cost: FREE!

Contact for questions:

mlowes@splendoraisd.org

Come learn, compete & grow together!

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Campus Information

Campus Visitors: Must present valid ID and sign in.
Afternoon Transportation: Changes must be submitted in writing by 2:30 pm. You may send a handwritten note with your child or email the front office at pwetransportation@splendoraisd.org. For safety and security, we cannot accept transportation changes over the phone.

Breakfast & Lunches

Every child will receive free breakfast & lunch for the 26-27 school year.
You can use this link to add money to their account for snacks & extras. https://www.schoolcafe.com/splendoraisd
When visiting for lunch, you may only be provide food for your student. Only those listed on your students' skyward can bring lunch to your student.

Volunteer Application

To become a volunteer or attend a field trip with your child, complete your volunteer application today https://www.splendoraisd.org/volunteer

Transportation

Morning Drop-off Time:

Enter and exit using Entrance H off FM 2090.
Students cannot be dropped off until 7:50 am. For student safety, please pull up to the side door.
After 8:35 am, students are counted tardy and must be dropped off at the front of the school.

Afternoon Dismissal:

Enter using Entrance G off FM 2090. Follow the signs. Stay to the right of the driveway.
Pass the crossover driveway, continue to the tree line, and turn around.
Display your car rider tag clearly.
Note: If you do not have a tag, you must park and pick up your car rider tag in the front office.
If arriving before 4:00 PM: Stop and wait before the crossover driveway.
At 4:00 PM: Pull around to the side of the building and wait.
Exit using Entrance H off FM 2090.

Early Check-out:

If your child has an appointment, you must check them out before 3:30 pm.

Transportation Changes:

Changes must be submitted in writing by 2:30 pm.
You may send a handwritten note with your child or email the front office at pwetransportation@splendoraisd.org. For safety and security, we cannot accept transportation changes over the phone.

WE the People Day 9/17 - Wear Red White & Blue

Visit our PWE Web Page

23395 FM 2090

Splendora TX 77372

Phone: 281-689-3073