💙💛📚 TEQ SOMBRILLO FREE LITTLE LIBRARY! 📚💛💙

Dear TEQ Viking Family,

We are excited to promote a love of reading and literacy throughout our Viking community with our Free Little Library! 🥰📖

A Free Little Library is a small, community book exchange where readers of all ages can discover new books, share stories, and build a lifelong love of reading. Our goal is to make books more accessible to our families and encourage our Vikings to read at home, at school, and everywhere in between!

📍 WHERE TO FIND OUR FREE LITTLE LIBRARY

Our Free Little Library is located outside the main gates of TEQ Sombrillo Elementary, making it easy for our entire community to access! Families, students, and community members can stop by to take a book, share a book, and enjoy the wonderful world of reading. 📚💙💛

🤝 A SPECIAL THANK YOU!

This wonderful initiative is made possible through the support and partnership of McCurdy Ministries! We sincerely appreciate their generosity, support, and commitment to promoting and supporting literacy in our Viking community. Partnerships like these help us create meaningful opportunities for our students and families to grow as readers!

📚 HOW IT WORKS:

💙 Take a Book: Find a book that interests you and take it home to enjoy. Books are FREE!

💛 Share a Book: If you have a book you are ready to pass along, leave it for another reader to discover. Sharing is encouraged but not required.

📖 Enjoy Reading: Explore new adventures, build your imagination, and share the joy of reading with others!

🌟 WHY IT MATTERS:

💙 Builds stronger readers and supports literacy.

💛 Encourages lifelong learning and a love of books.

💙 Promotes kindness, generosity, and sharing.

💛 Brings our Viking families and community together through reading!

Every book opens the door to a new adventure, sparks imagination, and creates learning opportunities. Together, we can help EVERY Viking grow as a reader!

📚🐝⚔️ Let's work together to spread the love of reading, one book at a time!

💙💛 Kindness Starts With Me!

Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice.

❤️🎗️ TEQ FAMILY: RED RIBBON WEEK IS COMING! 🎗️❤️

Our Sombrillo Viking Family will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 26–29, 2026! ❤️💙💛

This year’s message is: “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!”

Let’s show our Viking pride, spread kindness, and encourage our students to make healthy, safe, and positive choices every day! 🛡️🐝

🎉 Dress-Up Days:
🔴 Monday, 10/26: Vikings Are Proud to Be Drug Free — Wear Red Day!

🤪 Tuesday, 10/27: Don’t Be Crazy—Stay Drug Free! — Crazy Hat, Socks, Tie, or Hair Day!

🌙 Wednesday, 10/28: Live Your Dreams—Don’t Use Drugs — Pajama Day!

👻 Thursday, 10/29: Say BOO to Drugs! — Costume Day!

9:00 a.m. — K–3 Presentation

10:00 a.m. — Grades 4–6 Presentation

1:15 p.m. — Trick-O-Treating Around the Pods 🍬🎃

Families, please review the attached flyer and help your Vikings participate in our themed days!

Together, we can empower our children to make positive choices, celebrate healthy lifestyles, and be heroes in our community.

💙💛 Kindness Starts With Me!
Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice.

💙❤️💛 Hello, TEQ Family! 💙❤️💛

Please take a moment to review the attached flyers for exciting events happening in our community! Thank you for your continued support of our community events and for helping ensure our Vikings have multiple opportunities to participate in fun, engaging, and meaningful experiences.

Together, we strengthen our Viking Family and build positive connections throughout our community!

💛 Kindness Starts With Me! ❤️
💙 Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice. 💙

Thank you for all you do to support our Vikings and our community! ❤️💛💙

💙💛 TEQ VIKINGS — RED RIBBON WEEK REMINDER! 💛💙

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, is COSTUME DAY! 👻🎃
Please remember that Halloween costumes must not include weapons or be bloody, gory, or overly scary, as we have our littlest Vikings on campus.

Our Red Ribbon Week theme is:

🎃 “Say BOO to Drugs!” 👻

Please remember our special schedule for the day:

9:00 AM: K–3 Presentation

10:00 AM: Grades 4–6 Presentation

1:15 PM: Trick-O-Treating Around the Pods

We look forward to ending Red Ribbon Week with fun, school spirit, and a strong commitment to healthy, drug-free choices!

💙💛 Bee Kind, Vikings! Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free! 💛💙

💙💛🌼 Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead 🌼💛💙

Sombrillo Viking Family,

Día de los Muertos is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd as a beautiful tradition honoring and remembering our loved ones who have passed away. ❤️

We invite our Viking families and community to participate in this meaningful celebration by contributing to our Día de los Muertos altar (ofrenda) at Tony E. Quintana–Sombrillo Elementary School.

🌼 ¡Traigan sus fotos y ofrendas para nuestro altar! 🌼

Please bring photographs, small keepsakes, or traditional offerings to honor and celebrate the memories of your loved ones.

Together, we celebrate our traditions, honor our heritage, and keep the memories of those we love alive.

💙💛 Kindness Starts With Me!
Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice.

¡Gracias por compartir nuestras tradiciones y recuerdos con nuestra familia Viking! 🌼❤️

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, is PAJAMA DAY! 💤🌙

Students may wear their favorite pajamas to school as we continue celebrating Red Ribbon Week!

🌟 Theme: “Live Your Dreams—Don’t Use Drugs!”

Let's dream big, make positive choices, and remember that a healthy, drug-free future starts with the decisions we make today!

💙💛 Sweet dreams and strong choices, Vikings! Bee Kind! 💛💙

📸💙💛 TEQ Viking Picture Retakes & Sports Pictures! 💛💙📸

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Hello, Viking Families! 🛡️

Get those smiles ready! 😁 Picture Retakes and Sports Pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026!

📸 Picture Retakes: Students who missed the original Picture Day or need retakes will have an opportunity to take their pictures.

🏀 Sports Pictures: Our Viking student-athletes will also have their sports pictures taken. Please ensure they come prepared with their uniforms and any required items.

📄 Please visit the website:
https://www.mjthomasphoto.com/order-here-3/
Enter the Event Password: NM631

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we capture these special Viking memories!

💙💛 Kindness Starts With Me – Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice.

Go Vikings! 🛡️💙💛

TEQ Family,

Please see the attached survey links and complete the required PED surveys as soon as possible.

We greatly appreciate your prompt attention, support, and assistance in completing these requirements.

Please reach out if you need any additional information, assistance, or support.

Family Survey Link
http://surveys.panoramaed.com/newmexico/family

Student Survey Link
surveys.panoramaed.com/newmexico

💙💛 TEQ VIKINGS — RED RIBBON WEEK REMINDER! 💛💙

Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, is CRAZY HAT, SOCKS, TIE, OR HAIR DAY! 🤪🎩🧦

Get creative and show your school spirit with a fun, crazy look!

🌟 Theme: “Don’t Be Crazy—Stay Drug-Free!”

Let's make healthy choices, celebrate being drug-free, and show what makes our Viking family special!

💙💛 Bee Kind, Vikings! 💛💙

💙💛 Good Morning, Viking Family! 💛💙

Welcome to another wonderful week of fun, learning, and growing at TEQ! 📚✨ Please take a moment to review our flyers and newsletter for important information and exciting events happening at TEQ this week.

❤️💛💙 Kindness Starts With Me! 💙💛❤️

As we move through our week, let's remember that kindness begins with each of us! Through our words, actions, and choices, we can make a positive difference in someone's day. Let's keep showing kindness, spreading positivity, and helping every Viking feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice. 💙💛

Have a wonderful week of learning, laughter, and kindness, Viking Family! Together, we make TEQ a special place to learn and grow. ¡Aquí vamos! 🛡️📚💙💛

🦷 Viking Family! 💙💛

Friendly reminder: Mira Dental will be visiting TEQ on Tuesday, October 27, 2026!

Please return your child's dental consent form as soon as possible so they can participate.

Thank you for your continued support in promoting our Vikings' dental health and bright smiles! 😁🦷

Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice. 💙💛

🔴💙💛 TEQ VIKINGS — RED RIBBON WEEK REMINDER! 💛💙🔴

Good evening, TEQ families!

Tomorrow, Monday, October 26, is WEAR RED DAY! ❤️

Students are encouraged to wear red to show their commitment to making healthy choices and staying drug-free!

❤️ Theme: “Vikings Are Proud to Be Drug Free!”

Let's kick off Red Ribbon Week with Viking pride and a strong message of kindness, courage, and healthy choices!

💙💛 Bee Kind, Vikings! Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free! 💛💙

💙💛 **TEQ Family, Thank You for Making Pumpkin Palooza a Success!** 🎃

A heartfelt thank-you to all of our students, families, and staff who supported our TEQ PAC Pumpkin Palooza! We had a wonderful evening filled with pumpkin fun, delicious drinks and snacks, laughter, and meaningful community connections. It was a beautiful reminder of what makes our Viking community so special!

We are incredibly grateful to the community partners and support systems who came together to make this event a success, including **McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, our 21st Century After-School Program, TEQ PAC, Walmart Española, and, especially, our dedicated TEQ staff.** Thank you for sharing your time, resources, and talents to create such a memorable experience for our Vikings and their families!

Events like these remind us that when we work together, we build stronger connections, create lasting memories, and make our school community an even more special place for every child.

📸 Please enjoy a few photos from our amazing, fun-filled evening!

**Kindness Starts With Me!** 💛
**Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice.** 💙💛

With gratitude and Viking pride,
Thank you for all you do for our Vikings! 🛡️💙💛🎃

💙💛 TEQ VIKING FAMILY, YOU’RE INVITED! 💛💙

🎃 PAC PUMPKIN PALOOZA IS TONIGHT! 🎃

TEQ Family, please join us this evening for a fun-filled night of pumpkin creativity, Halloween fun, and community connection! Our 21st Century Program and Parent Advisory Council (PAC) are joining forces to bring our Viking families together for a wonderful evening of fun and fellowship. We can't wait to see you there!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
📍 TEQ Gym
⏰ 5:30–7:00 p.m.

🎃 Pumpkins for Sale — $5 each!
To help more families participate, we are limiting purchases to ONE pumpkin per family. Thank you for helping us make this a fun and inclusive experience for everyone!

🧡 Halloween-Themed Drinks — $3
🍿 Concession Stand Available!

Bring your family, enjoy some festive fun, and help us strengthen the connections that make our Viking community so special! 💙💛

We are grateful to our PAC, 21st Century team, staff, and families for helping create meaningful experiences for our Vikings. Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our TEQ family!

💛 Kindness Begins With Me! 💙
✨ Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice. ✨

💙💛 **TEQ VIKING FAMILY, YOU'RE INVITED!** 💛💙

🎃 **PAC PUMPKIN PALOOZA!** 🎃

Join us for an evening of Halloween fun, creativity, and community building with our Viking families!

📅 **Thursday, October 22, 2026**
📍 **TEQ Gym**
⏰ **5:30–7:00 p.m.**

🎃 **Pumpkins for Sale — $5 each!** To help more families participate in the pumpkin fun, we are limiting purchases to **ONE pumpkin per family**. Thank you for helping us make this a fun and inclusive event for everyone!

🧡 **Halloween-Themed Drinks — $3**
🍿 **Concession Stand Available!**

We look forward to bringing our Viking community together for an evening filled with fun, creativity, and connection!

💙💛 Thank you for your continued support of the activities and experiences that make our school community special.

**Kindness Begins With Me!** 💛
✨ *Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice.* ✨

TEQ Sombrillo Viking Family,

We hope you had a wonderful weekend! We look forward to another great week of learning, growing, and working together. Thank you, families, for your continued communication, collaboration, and partnership. Together, we can ensure every Viking has the opportunity to succeed!

📚 Learning & Growing Together
Our Vikings are working hard each day to strengthen their reading, math, and academic skills. Please encourage your child to read daily, complete assigned learning activities, and come to school ready to learn!

Our Literacy Vision: Every Viking Will Read!**

💙 Family & School Partnership
Thank you to all the families who participated in our Parent-Teacher Conferences! Your time, communication, and collaboration are invaluable. Maintaining a strong partnership between home and school helps us celebrate student successes, address areas for growth, and support every child's needs.

🏫 Important Reminders
- Please ensure your child arrives at school on time and ready to learn.
- Check ClassDojo regularly for school updates, reminders, and announcements.
- Encourage daily reading and positive learning habits at home.
- Contact your child's teacher or the school office if you need assistance or support.

💛 Kindness Starts With Me!
Our schoolwide theme reminds us that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Encourage your Viking to show kindness, respect, responsibility, and compassion at school, at home, and in the community.

🌟 This Week's Quote
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

Thank you for being an essential part of our TEQ Viking Family! We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another successful week.

With Viking Pride,
TEQ Family
💙💛❤️

TEQ Viking Family,

Unfortunately, tonight's TEQ A Team games against JHR have been canceled. We know this is disappointing, especially for our players and families who have been looking forward to the game. We apologize for the short notice.

If you have already purchased game tickets through GoFan, please contact EPS Athletic Director Mr. John Brooks to request a refund. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support of our Viking Family!

🎃💙💛 TEQ Sombrillo Family, 💛💙🎃

We are excited to share that TEQ has joined the Red Sun Dental Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃 Our Sombrillo Vikings have been busy creating some fun, festive, and creative pumpkin designs, and we are excited to share their amazing work with you!

Please enjoy these wonderful pumpkin creations from our Vikings! We will share additional information when it is time to vote, so stay tuned and get ready to show your support! 🧡🎃

Thank you for always supporting our Vikings and celebrating their creativity, school spirit, and accomplishments!

💙❤️💛 Kindness Starts With Me!
Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice. 💙❤️💛

🏀💙💛 Viking Family! 💙💛🏀

One more day of training, fun, and support for our young students in the Española Valley! Join us on Sunday, October 18, for another exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and support our youth. Please see the attached flyer for additional details!

Thank you all for your continued support of our community and the Española Valley Lady Sundevils Basketball Program! Your generosity, encouragement, and commitment make a difference for our young people. Together, we are creating positive opportunities and experiences for the next generation! ❤️💙💛

Good Morning, TEQ Viking Family! 💙💛

Welcome to another wonderful week of academics, fun, learning, and growing at TEQ! We are excited for another week of opportunities to learn, build connections, and help our Vikings keep growing and succeeding.

Please take a moment to review the attached flyers for important information, upcoming events, and activities happening at TEQ. We encourage you to stay connected and take advantage of the many opportunities available to our Vikings and families.

Have a blessed and wonderful week! Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and collaboration as we work together to help every Viking learn, grow, and succeed.

Every Viking. Every Day. Every Choice.