Alvarez Elementary School

📢 IMPORTANT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM NOTICE REMINDER 💛🖤

Alvarez Families,

This is a reminder that the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

🚫 This closure includes:

All Boys & Girls Club elementary bus routes to the Roney, Brand, and Southside Clubhouses.

All other Boys & Girls Club after-school programming.

✅ City of McAllen Parks & Recreation after-school programming WILL continue as scheduled.

📌 IMPORTANT REMINDER: If your child normally attends the Boys & Girls Club after school, please make alternate transportation and pickup arrangements for tomorrow.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in ensuring all our Tigers have a safe dismissal! 💛🖤

💛🖤 Alvarez Tigers, here’s what’s happening this week!

We have another exciting week ahead filled with learning, gratitude, celebrations, and Tiger pride! Here are the highlights for November 9–13!

🎗️ IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER REMINDER! Our Fill the Tiger Fundraiser ends Friday, November 13! Thank you to all our families who have contributed! Every donation, big or small, helps support our classrooms and campus. Let's finish strong, Tigers! 🐯💛

🇺🇸 Monday, Nov. 9: Breakfast with Our Veterans! We look forward to honoring our veterans with a special breakfast alongside their little Tigers!
❤️🤍💙 Wear RED, WHITE & BLUE as we remember and honor our heroes!
📚 K–5 Tutoring: 3:15–4:15 p.m.

🪖 Tuesday, Nov. 10: Honor the Brave! Wear CAMO to honor those who have served our country!
📝 4th & 5th Grade Science Benchmark Testing
📚 K–5 Tutoring: 3:15–4:15 p.m.

🇺🇸 Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day! Wear STARS, STRIPES, or PATRIOTIC COLORS as we celebrate our heroes!
📝 3rd Grade Math Benchmark Testing
📖 3rd–5th Grade TELPAS Tutoring: 7:15–7:45 a.m.

💚 Thursday, Nov. 12: Future Warriors Day! Wear your favorite Rowe colors!
📝 4th Grade Math Benchmark Testing
📖 3rd–5th Grade TELPAS Tutoring: 7:15–7:45 a.m.

🐯 Friday, Nov. 13: Career Day at Alvarez! We are excited for our Tigers to explore different careers and dream about their futures!
💛🖤 Proud to Be a Tiger! Wear your favorite Alvarez spirit shirt!
💙 World Kindness Day! Let's spread kindness, encouragement, and positivity throughout our campus!
🎗️ LAST DAY to turn in Fill the Tiger Fundraiser donations!

📌 Benchmark Testing Reminder: Please help our Tigers arrive at school on time, get plenty of rest, and eat a healthy breakfast so they are ready to do their very best!

📅 Be sure to check out our November calendar for more upcoming events and reminders!

Have a wonderful week, Tigers! 🐯💛🖤 Hear Our Roar! 📣

🐯💛🖤 SATURDAY TUTORING REMINDER! 🖤💛🐯 Alvarez families, don’t forget we have Saturday Tutoring & Enrichment this Saturday, November 7th! 📚✨ ⏰ 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 📍 Francisca Alvarez Elementary 🍎 Breakfast and lunch will be provided! We look forward to a morning of learning, extra support, and engaging activities! Please have your participating Tiger arrive on time and ready to learn! Let’s keep learning and growing, Tigers! 🐯💛🖤

💛🖤 Alvarez Tigers, here’s what’s happening this week!

We’re welcoming November with another exciting week of learning, celebrations, and Tiger pride! Here are the highlights for November 2–7!

📚 Monday, Nov. 2: America’s Choice Fundraiser Party Royale! Congratulations to our participating Tigers! 🎉
📚 K–5 Tutoring: 3:15–4:15 p.m.

🔬 Tuesday, Nov. 3: Benchmark Testing: 3rd Grade Science & 5th Grade Reading Language Arts (RLA). Let's encourage our Tigers to do their very best!
📚 K–5 Tutoring: 3:15–4:15 p.m.

💚 Wednesday, Nov. 4: Future Warriors Day! Wear your Rowe colors!
📝 4th Grade RLA Benchmark Testing
🌿 2nd Grade Field Trip to IMAS
📖 3rd–5th Grade TELPAS Tutoring: 7:15–7:45 a.m.

📝 Thursday, Nov. 5: 3rd Grade RLA Benchmark Testing
📖 3rd–5th Grade TELPAS Tutoring: 7:15–7:45 a.m.

🐯 Friday, Nov. 6: Proud to Be a Tiger! Wear your favorite Alvarez school spirit shirt! 💛🖤
🍕 2nd Six Weeks Top Class Attendance Incentive! Congratulations to our Tigers for their outstanding attendance!

📚 Saturday, Nov. 7: Saturday Tutoring for PK–5th Grade: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

📌 Important Reminder: Benchmark testing is taking place throughout the week! Please help our Tigers arrive at school on time, get a good night's rest, and enjoy a healthy breakfast so they are ready to shine! 🌟

📅 Be sure to check out our November calendar for upcoming celebrations, dress-up days, and special events!

Have a wonderful week, Tigers! 🐯💛🖤 Hear Our Roar! 📣

💛🖤 Reminder, Alvarez Families!

Tomorrow, Friday, October 30, is an early release day! Students will be dismissed at 12:05 p.m. Please plan for prompt pickup, as all elementary after-school programs are canceled.

🎭 Our Character Parade starts at 8:30 a.m.! Please ensure your child arrives at school on time and ready to participate. We can’t wait to see our Tigers dressed as their favorite characters!

Please remember:
🚫 No scary or gory costumes
🚫 No masks or face painting
✅ Costumes must be school-appropriate and follow the dress code.

Thank you for helping us make tomorrow a fun and safe day for our Tigers! 💛🖤

Yeehaw, Alvarez Tiger families! 🐯 Our School Dance is tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, during students’ specials time! Get ready for music, dancing, and fun! ⭐ $5 admission: Includes juice and chips ⭐ $10 admission + cowboy hat: Includes juice, chips, and a cowboy hat! 📸 Photo booth: $5 🍿 Extra snacks, glow items, and squishies will also be available for purchase. Please send money with your child if they will participate, plus any additional money for optional purchases. See the flyer for details. We can’t wait for a boot-scootin’ good time! 💃🕺

Calling all 5TH GRADE!

We need 3 more boys to make an ALVAREZ BOYS SOCCER TEAM!

Please see the registration flyer for Elevate Boys Soccer and Girls Basketball!

Click here to start registration process:
https://bgcmcallenmch.my.site.com/portal/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fportal%2Fs%2F

**SEASON BEGINS DECEMBER 1ST

📚🐯 Don’t forget to visit our Book Fair—open all week! Thank you to our families who have already stopped by! 💛🖤 Here’s a look at a few items from the Book Fair that were raffled off. Congratulations to our lucky winners! 🎉 Come find your next favorite book and help us celebrate the joy of reading! 📖 📚🐯 ¡No olviden visitar nuestra Feria del Libro, abierta toda la semana! ¡Gracias a las familias que ya nos visitaron! 💛🖤 Aquí les compartimos algunos artículos de la Feria del Libro que se sortearon. ¡Felicidades a nuestros afortunados ganadores! 🎉 ¡Vengan a encontrar su próximo libro favorito y a celebrar la alegría de leer! 📖

💛🖤 Meet our new Alvarez Student Ambassador, Ernesto Rodríguez! We are excited to welcome Ernesto to this special leadership role representing our campus! We look forward to seeing him share his student voice and Tiger pride with our school community. Join us in congratulating Ernesto! Hear Our Roar! 👏 💛🖤 ¡Les presentamos a nuestro nuevo Embajador Estudiantil de Alvarez, Ernesto Rodríguez! ¡Nos emociona darle la bienvenida a Ernesto a este importante papel de liderazgo representando a nuestra escuela! Esperamos verlo compartir su voz estudiantil y su orgullo de ser un Tiger con nuestra comunidad escolar. ¡Acompáñennos a felicitar a Ernesto! ¡Escuchen nuestro rugido! 👏

🐯💛🖤 Alvarez Tigers, here’s what’s happening this week! We’re closing out October with an exciting week of celebrations, reading, and Tiger pride! Here are the highlights for October 26–30! 📚👻 ALL WEEK: BOOK FAIR & SPOOKY HOUSE! Our Book Fair continues, and students can enjoy the Spooky House during their specials time! Get ready for a fun-filled week! 🎀 RED RIBBON WEEK! Join us each day as we celebrate making healthy, drug-free choices with our special dress-up themes! 🌺 Monday, Oct. 26: Lei Off Drugs! Wear your favorite Hawaiian attire! 🌴🌸 🎂 Happy Birthday to Mrs. Romero! 📚 K–5 Tutoring: 3:15–4:15 p.m. 🤓 Tuesday, Oct. 27: Be Smart, Don’t Do Drugs! Dress like a NERD! 📚 🎂 Happy Birthday to Mrs. Segundo! 📚 K–5 Tutoring: 3:15–4:15 p.m. 🧢 Wednesday, Oct. 28: Put a Cap on Drugs! Wear your favorite CAP or HAT! 🌿 5th Grade Field Trip to Quinta Mazatlán 📖 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade TELPAS Tutoring: 7:15–7:45 a.m. 🤠 Thursday, Oct. 29: Give Drugs the Boot! Wear your favorite WESTERN ATTIRE! 💃 Western Dance! 📖 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade TELPAS Tutoring: 7:15–7:45 a.m. 🎭 Friday, Oct. 30: Don’t Be Tricked, Drugs Are NO Treat! Dress as your favorite BOOK CHARACTER! 📚✨ 🎉 Character Parade at 8:30 a.m.! ⏰ EARLY RELEASE at 12:05 p.m. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up on time. 📅 Be sure to check out our October calendar for all the details and reminders! Let’s make it a wonderful week of learning, fun, and healthy choices, Tigers! 🐯💛🖤 Hear Our Roar! 📣

🎗️🐯 Alvarez Tigers, let’s celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30! 💛🖤 Make a difference. Be a hero. Stay drug free! Join our daily dress-up themes as we encourage our Tigers to make healthy choices! 🌺 Monday: Hawaiian Day 🤓 Tuesday: Nerdy Day 🧢 Wednesday: Cap/Hat Day 🤠 Thursday: Western Attire & Western Dance 🎭 Friday: Character Dress-Up Day 📚 Book Fair open ALL WEEK! 🎉 Friday: Character Parade at 8:30 a.m. ⏰ Friday: Early release at 12:05 p.m. Check out the flyers for details. Hear Our Roar! 🐯 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎗️🐯 ¡Tigres de Alvarez, celebremos la Semana del Listón Rojo del 26 al 30 de octubre! 💛🖤 ¡Marca la diferencia! ¡Sé un héroe! ¡Vive sin drogas! ¡Participen en nuestros días temáticos mientras animamos a nuestros Tigres a tomar decisiones saludables! 🌺 Lunes: Día hawaiano 🤓 Martes: Día de vestirse de nerd 🧢 Miércoles: Día de gorras y sombreros 🤠 Jueves: Vestimenta y baile vaquero 🎭 Viernes: Día de disfraces de personajes 📚 ¡Feria del Libro abierta TODA LA SEMANA! 🎉 Viernes: Desfile de personajes a las 8:30 a.m. ⏰ Viernes: Salida temprana a las 12:05 p.m. Consulten los volantes para más detalles. ¡Escucha nuestro rugido! 🐯

🍕🎉 Mrs. Marin’s class enjoyed their well-deserved pizza party for having the highest participation in our recent PK fundraiser! Thank you to our families for your generosity and support! Congratulations to our little Tigers! 🐯💛🖤

🍦🐯 ALVAREZ TIGERS, LET’S KEEP SCOOPING UP SUCCESS! 💛🖤 While we didn’t quite reach our campus attendance goal of 97% this week, we still have plenty to celebrate! 🎉 🍦 Many of our classes continued earning ice cream scoops toward their attendance celebrations! We love seeing our Tigers excited to add their scoops to the wall and work together toward their goals! 💛 A BIG thank you to our Tiger families for your continued support in making attendance a priority. Every day in school matters, and every day is another opportunity for our students to learn, grow, and succeed! 🐯 Let’s make next week an AMAZING one! We know our Tigers can do it! Let’s work together to not only meet our 97% attendance goal but EXCEED it! 🍨 Keep showing up, keep collecting those scoops, and let’s see which classes will earn their ice cream parties next! 💛🖤 Every Day Counts! Hear Our Roar! 🐯🍦

🎉🍨 WE HAD OUR FIRST THREE ICE CREAM PARTY WINNERS! 🐯💛🖤 Our Ice Cream Attendance Challenge is getting sweeter! We are excited to celebrate our first THREE classes to earn their ice cream parties! 🍦🎉 A HUGE congratulations to: 🍨 Mr. Vera’s 5th Grade Class! 🍨 Ms. Molina’s 3rd Grade Class! 🍨 Mrs. Arroyo’s 3rd Grade Class! These Tigers reached their attendance goal and enjoyed their well-deserved ice cream treats on Monday afternoon! 🎉 💛 A SPECIAL THANK YOU to our amazing Alvarez PTO for preparing the ice cream treats and making all the arrangements to bring these celebrations to life! We are so grateful for your time, dedication, and continued support in making special memories for our Tigers! 🐯🍦 We are so proud of our students for making attendance a priority and working together to earn those scoops! 🐯 Keep up the GREAT attendance, Tigers! We can’t wait to see which classes will be celebrating next! 💛🖤 Every Day Counts! Hear Our Roar! 🍦🐯

💚 Have you ever heard of Phelan-McDermid syndrome? We have! Today, our Alvarez Tigers wore green to raise awareness of this rare genetic condition and show support for individuals and families impacted by it. Together, we’re spreading awareness, celebrating differences, and building a community where everyone feels included! 🐯💚 Hear Our Roar!

Arbor Day Celebration
Saturday, November 7, 2026
FREE Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

This free, family-friendly festival will feature a kids fun run, tree adoptions, local vendors, educational booths, food, music, a Trashion Show, and you! The Arbor Day Celebration is known to bring over 1,000 people in attendance, which makes it a fun way to connect with the community.

Register here for the 1 Mile Fun Run:
https://www.keepmcallenbeautiful.org/arbor-day-celebration

🎃👻 Tiger families, get ready for some spooky fun! Join us Thursday, October 22, for our 3rd Annual Trick or Treat Down Tiger Lane! 🐯💛🖤 🏚️ Spooky House Grand Opening: Dare to enter? $3 per entry! 📸 Photo Booth: Capture a special memory with a keepsake photo for $3 per photo! The Spooky House will also be open October 26–30 during students’ specials time! We can’t wait to make spooktacular memories with our Tiger families! 🎃👻 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🎃👻 ¡Familias de Alvarez, prepárense para una diversión espeluznante! Los esperamos el jueves 22 de octubre en nuestro 3.er evento anual Trick or Treat Down Tiger Lane. 🐯💛🖤 🏚️ Gran inauguración de la Casa Embrujada: ¿Se atreven a entrar? ¡$3 por entrada! 📸 Cabina de Fotos: ¡Capturen un momento especial con una foto de recuerdo por $3 por foto! ¡La Casa Embrujada también estará abierta del 26 al 30 de octubre durante el horario de clases especiales de los estudiantes! ¡Estamos emocionados de crear recuerdos de Halloween con nuestras familias de Alvarez! 🎃👻