PWE Newsletter 10/04/2026

Posted Date: 10/04/26 (05:00 PM)

A Note From the Principal

October 4, 2026

Dear Piney Woods Elementary Families,

We have 5 full days of learning and instruction ahead of us before we enjoy a wonderful Fall Break! I am so proud of the hard work our students have been putting in each day. They are learning, growing, and making memories!

This is the last week of the first 9 weeks, so attendance is especially important. Last week, Piney Woods had 95% attendance! If we can reach 96% or higher this week, we will celebrate with a PAJAMA DAY!

This Week at Piney Woods

October 7: 📸 Fall Picture Day
October 8: 🌎 Dress Up — Our Roots, Our Story (Hispanic Heritage)
October 9: 🎀 Pink Out — Dress in PINK from head to toe!
October 9: 📝 End of the First 9 Weeks

Let’s finish the 9 weeks strong! Every day counts, and we want our students here, learning and growing with us.

With gratitude,

Mrs. Hill

Principal, Piney Woods Elementary

Big Kahuna Fundraiser

Our fall fundraiser is wrapping up!

BROCHURE ORDER FORMS & PAYMENTS ARE DUE TOMORROW!

Online sales close at midnight on Friday, October 9th.

School ID: 43466

Thank you for supporting Piney Woods. Every purchase helps make a difference for our students.

Upcoming Events

October Events:

5th - 26th: PTO Boo Grams on Sale

7th: Fall Picture Day

8th: Dress Up: Our Roots, Our Story (Hispanic Heritage)

8th: PTO Meeting (Room Parent Information Night)

9th: Pink Out (Dress in PINK from head to toe)

9th: End of First 9 Weeks

12th - 16th: Fall Break!

19th - 22nd: Book Fair

20th: Fall Festival

21st: Unity Day (Wear Orange)

26th - 29th: Red Ribbon Week

29th: Fall Parties

For a full calendar, visit the District Calendar website.

SMILE! Fall Pictures are October 7th

Students will get a QR code paper that parents can scan to preview photos. Please use this link to pre-order pictures: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001468571. Pre-orders are not required.

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” Congratulations to ... THIRD GRADE!

October Campus Attendance Challenge: “Pumpkin Smash: Smashing Attendance Goals”

One student’s name from each class that had perfect attendance for the month of October will be drawn for the opportunity to throw a pie at the face of their favorite administrator.
Teacher in each grade with the highest student attendance percentage will get to climb the ladder and smash a pumpkin. The kids then decide who is the winner!

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. Students arriving on or after 9:30 will be marked absent.

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

Help Us Fill the Kitchen for Men (& Women) Who Cook!

Our October 24 fundraiser needs more chef teams, and you don’t have to be a chef—or a Splendora ISD employee—to join the fun. Gather friends, family, or coworkers to prepare a favorite dish and decorate your booth. Teams donate their time, food, and booth décor, helping make the evening a fundraiser for Splendora students and educators. If you know someone who would love to participate, please help us spread the word! Reach out to Janet Sinclair (Jsinclair@splendoraisd.org) to sign up or for more info!

In Case You Missed It: Splendora Alumni Welcome Our New Teachers

The Splendora High School Class of 1980 helped us give each of our 19 first-year teachers a $200 Amazon gift card to use as they begin their teaching careers. What a thoughtful way for Wildcat alumni to welcome the next generation of educators!

We’re grateful to the Class of 1980 for showing our teachers that the Splendora community is behind them from day one. Are you a Splendora alum who would like to give back? Reach out to us at educationfoundation@splendoraisd.org — we’d love to help you find a way to support today’s Wildcats!

Campus Information

Campus Visitors: Must present valid ID and sign in.
Early Check-out: If your child has an appointment, you must check them out before 3:30 pm.
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.

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.

Visit our PWE Web Page

23395 FM 2090

Splendora TX 77372

Phone: 281-689-3073