🚗 🏫 🌧️ Parents, due to the weather this afternoon, students will NOT be traveling to Secondary. Please arrange for Double Pick up at BOTH campuses.
🚗 🏫 🌧️ Padres, debido al clima de esta tarde, los estudiantes NO viajaran a Secundaria. Por favor, organice la recogida doble en AMBOS campus.
We are excited to announce that we’ll be recruiting 3rd–5th grade students to join our Student Council!
Please share the flyer with your child and encourage them to apply. Students may pick up an application from their homeroom Teacher.
Thank you for your support in helping build future leaders!
💙🏅 Happy National Coaches Day! 🏅💙 Today we celebrate Coach Lerma for the dedication, energy, and heart poured into every activity and every student. Thank you for inspiring our kids to work hard, play fair, and always do their best! 👏⚽️🏀🏃🏻♂️
Reminder:
🏡💰 Vanguard Academy Parents - Don't Miss This Opportunity!
Join us for "Your Money, Your Goals: The Homebuyer's Journey" - a FREE financial literacy workshop designed to help you take control of your finances and prepare for homeownership!
📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025📍 San Juan Library⏰ 9:30am - 10:30am
What You'll Learn:✨ Creating a Budget: Wants versus Needs ✨ Financial Literacy for First-Time Homebuyers ✨ The Smart Homebuyer's Playbook
Whether you're dreaming of buying your first home or simply want to strengthen your financial future, this workshop is for you!
Register now: https://forms.gle/VGxuJbUp5UfTEBas8
Presented by PVAMU Extension Family and Community Health. Space is limited - secure your spot today!
#FinancialLiteracy #Homebuyer #VanguardAcademy #CommunityEvent
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🏡💰 ¡Padres de Vanguard Academy - No Se Pierdan Esta Oportunidad!
Acompáñenos en "Su Dinero, Sus Metas: El Camino del Comprador de Vivienda" - ¡un taller GRATUITO de educación financiera diseñado para ayudarle a tomar control de sus finanzas y prepararse para comprar su casa!
📅 Martes, 7 de octubre de 2025📍 Biblioteca San Juan⏰ 9:30am - 10:30am
Lo Que Aprenderá:✨ Crear un Presupuesto: Deseos versus Necesidades ✨ Educación Financiera para Compradores Primerizos ✨ La Guía Inteligente del Comprador de Vivienda
Ya sea que sueñe con comprar su primera casa o simplemente quiera fortalecer su futuro financiero, ¡este taller es para usted!
Regístrese ahora: https://forms.gle/VGxuJbUp5UfTEBas8
Presentado por PVAMU Extension Family and Community Health. ¡El cupo es limitado - asegure su lugar hoy!
#EducaciónFinanciera #CompradorDeVivienda #VanguardAcademy #EventoComunitario
🏡💰 Vanguard Academy Parents - Don't Miss This Opportunity!
Join us for "Your Money, Your Goals: The Homebuyer's Journey" - a FREE financial literacy workshop designed to help you take control of your finances and prepare for homeownership!
📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025📍 San Juan Library⏰ 9:30am - 10:30am
What You'll Learn:✨ Creating a Budget: Wants versus Needs ✨ Financial Literacy for First-Time Homebuyers ✨ The Smart Homebuyer's Playbook
Whether you're dreaming of buying your first home or simply want to strengthen your financial future, this workshop is for you!
Register now: https://forms.gle/VGxuJbUp5UfTEBas8
Presented by PVAMU Extension Family and Community Health. Space is limited - secure your spot today!
#FinancialLiteracy #Homebuyer #VanguardAcademy #CommunityEvent
recordatorio:
🏡💰 ¡Padres de Vanguard Academy - No Se Pierdan Esta Oportunidad!
Acompáñenos en "Su Dinero, Sus Metas: El Camino del Comprador de Vivienda" - ¡un taller GRATUITO de educación financiera diseñado para ayudarle a tomar control de sus finanzas y prepararse para comprar su casa!
📅 Martes, 7 de octubre de 2025📍 Biblioteca San Juan⏰ 9:30am - 10:30am
Lo Que Aprenderá:✨ Crear un Presupuesto: Deseos versus Necesidades ✨ Educación Financiera para Compradores Primerizos ✨ La Guía Inteligente del Comprador de Vivienda
Ya sea que sueñe con comprar su primera casa o simplemente quiera fortalecer su futuro financiero, ¡este taller es para usted!
Regístrese ahora: https://forms.gle/VGxuJbUp5UfTEBas8
Presentado por PVAMU Extension Family and Community Health. ¡El cupo es limitado - asegure su lugar hoy!
#EducaciónFinanciera #CompradorDeVivienda #VanguardAcademy #EventoComunitario
✨ ¡Hoy celebramos el Día del Conserje! ✨
¡Muchísimas gracias a nuestros increíbles conserjes Mr. Palomo (no aparece en la foto), Mr. Perez, Mrs. Vázquez, y Mrs. Gallegos por mantener nuestra escuela limpia, segura y acogedora todos los días! ¡Estamos muy agradecidos por su arduo trabajo y dedicación! 💙🧹👏
🌟 Happy Principal Appreciation Month! 🌟
We are so grateful for Mrs. Maria Cantu and her incredible leadership, dedication, and hard work. Thank you for always guiding us with passion and heart. We appreciate everything you do for all our staff, students and their families!❤️🖤📚✨
🌟¡Feliz Mes de Agradecimiento a la Directora! 🌟
Estamos muy agradecidos con la Sra. María Cantú y su increíble liderazgo, dedicación y arduo trabajo. Gracias por guiarnos siempre con pasión y corazón. ¡Apreciamos todo lo que hacen por todo nuestro personal, estudiantes y sus familias! ❤️🖤📚✨
📣 Superintendent’s Parent Roundtable 25–26 📣
On Thursday, October 2nd, Vanguard Academy hosted the first Superintendent’s Parent Roundtable of the year at the San Juan Memorial Library. Parents joined Superintendent Dr. Marisol Rocha for an engaging discussion on district initiatives, school updates, and ways families can help shape the future of our schools.
💬 The roundtable created a space to:
✅ Learn about district goals
✅ Share ideas & feedback
✅ Connect with other parents
✅ Participate in a Q&A session
🗓 Monthly meetings will continue through May 2026, and we look forward to welcoming more families to future sessions!
#VanguardAcademy #ParentRoundtable #FamilyEngagement #FutureFocused
On Thursday, October 2nd, Vanguard Academy hosted the first Superintendent’s Parent Roundtable of the year at the San Juan Memorial Library. Parents joined Superintendent Dr. Marisol Rocha for an engaging discussion on district initiatives, school updates, and ways families can help shape the future of our schools.
💬 The roundtable created a space to:
✅ Learn about district goals
✅ Share ideas & feedback
✅ Connect with other parents
✅ Participate in a Q&A session
🗓 Monthly meetings will continue through May 2026, and we look forward to welcoming more families to future sessions!
#VanguardAcademy #ParentRoundtable #FamilyEngagement #FutureFocused
📣 OCTOBER IS DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH! ❤️
On October 8, 2025, join us in wearing RED—a symbol of boldness, brilliance, and celebration for our dyslexic community! Let’s stand together to raise awareness and show our support. 🧩✨
📣¡OCTUBRE ES EL MES DE CONCIENCIACIÓN SOBRE LA DISLEXIA! ❤️
El 8 de octubre de 2025, vístete de ROJO: ¡símbolo de valentía, brillantez y celebración para nuestra comunidad disléxica! Unámonos para crear conciencia y mostrar nuestro apoyo. 🧩✨
💙 On Tuesday, October 7, let’s take a stand together for Bullying Prevention Awareness Day! Students are encouraged to wear a blue-themed shirt with their uniform bottoms to show support and spread kindness. 💙 💙¡El martes 7 de octubre, unámonos para el Día de la Prevención del Acoso Escolar! Se anima a los estudiantes a usar una camiseta azul con la parte inferior del uniforme para mostrar apoyo y compartir la bondad.💙
🔔Parents, this is a friendly reminder that Fall Portrait money is due tomorrow if you wish to order your son/daughter's portrait. Please reach out to your child's teacher to turn in. Thank you!
🔔Padres, les recordamos que mañana deben entregar el retrato de otoño si desean encargarlo. Por favor, contacten al maestro/a de su hijo/a para entregarlo. ¡Gracias!
🔔Padres, les recordamos que mañana deben entregar el retrato de otoño si desean encargarlo. Por favor, contacten al maestro/a de su hijo/a para entregarlo. ¡Gracias!
💛 Thank You Vanguard Family! 💛
Today, Friday, Sept. 26, our students and staff came together by wearing gold in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 🌟
Your support and participation helped raise awareness and show strength, love, and hope for all children and families affected by childhood cancer. Together, we shine brighter and stronger. ✨
We are proud of our Vanguard community for standing united for such an important cause. 💙💛
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #VanguardAcademy #GoGold
Today, Friday, Sept. 26, our students and staff came together by wearing gold in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 🌟
Your support and participation helped raise awareness and show strength, love, and hope for all children and families affected by childhood cancer. Together, we shine brighter and stronger. ✨
We are proud of our Vanguard community for standing united for such an important cause. 💙💛
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #VanguardAcademy #GoGold
🌟 Happy Human Resources Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate and thank our amazing Human Resources Department here at Vanguard Academy. 💙
Your dedication, compassion, and hard work ensure that our staff and students have the support they need to thrive every single day. From guiding our team members to fostering a positive workplace culture, your impact is felt across our entire district.
We appreciate you and all that you do to make Vanguard Academy a great place to learn, work, and grow! 🙌
#HumanResourcesAppreciationDay #VanguardAcademy
Today, we celebrate and thank our amazing Human Resources Department here at Vanguard Academy. 💙
Your dedication, compassion, and hard work ensure that our staff and students have the support they need to thrive every single day. From guiding our team members to fostering a positive workplace culture, your impact is felt across our entire district.
We appreciate you and all that you do to make Vanguard Academy a great place to learn, work, and grow! 🙌
#HumanResourcesAppreciationDay #VanguardAcademy
Learning from the Pros! 🏐🤠
Our Vanguard Academy volleyball teams (Beethoven, Mozart, Rembrandt and Van Gogh) attended the UTRGV Volleyball match against Lamar University.
It was a 3-0 sweep!
What a great opportunity for our teams to see next level play!
#VanguardVolleyball #NextLevelPlay #UTRGV #Vaqueros
Our Vanguard Academy volleyball teams (Beethoven, Mozart, Rembrandt and Van Gogh) attended the UTRGV Volleyball match against Lamar University.
It was a 3-0 sweep!
What a great opportunity for our teams to see next level play!
#VanguardVolleyball #NextLevelPlay #UTRGV #Vaqueros
Good afternoon Vanguard Parents / Guardians,
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us during yesterday’s Parent Meetings. We appreciated the opportunity to share more about our meal services – where we started, where we are today, and our goals moving forward.
Thank you for your continued support and patience as we navigate this journey together. We are the first to acknowledge there are areas for improvement, and with your feedback and partnership, we are committed to enhancing the services we provide to our students.
With our shared purpose in mind – our students, your children – Vanguard Academy has made the decision to terminate meal service operations with Ordo, effective yesterday, Monday, September 22, 2025.
We are fully prepared to continue providing meals for our students, following the timeline outlined below:
Meal Service Action Plan:
Starting: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Temporary Provider: Yummy's (former vended meal provider) will step in temporarily to ensure uninterrupted meal services beginning today Tuesday, September 23, 2025 for Mozart Elementary/Secondary, Rembrandt Elementary/Secondary, Picasso Elementary and Monet Elementary.
Beethoven Early College High School kitchen will step in to ensure uninterrupted meal services beginning today, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 for Beethoven Elementary.
Menus: Updated menus for September can be found on the Vanguard App under the Dining option or on our website under Parents and Students → Monthly Lunch Menus. Menu pictures will be shared with you starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Process:
Vanguard Academy will open an RFP to select a new vended meal provider.
RFP Open Period: (October 1, 2025 to October 16, 2025)
Projected Board Submission Date:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – RFP recommendation to be presented to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
We appreciate your continued partnership and will keep you informed as we move through this transition. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Vanguard Academy Administration
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Buenas tardes padres/tutores de Vanguard,
Queremos expresarles nuestro más sincero agradecimiento por acompañarnos en las reuniones de padres de ayer. Agradecemos la oportunidad de compartir más sobre nuestros servicios de alimentación: dónde empezamos, dónde nos encontramos hoy y nuestras metas para el futuro.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y paciencia mientras recorremos juntos este camino. Somos los primeros en reconocer que hay áreas de mejora, y con sus comentarios y colaboración, nos comprometemos a mejorar los servicios que brindamos a nuestros estudiantes.
Con nuestro propósito compartido en mente –nuestros estudiantes, sus hijos– Vanguard Academy ha tomado la decisión de finalizar las operaciones de servicio de comidas con Ordo, a partir de ayer, lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025 .
Estamos completamente preparados para continuar brindando comidas a nuestros estudiantes, siguiendo el cronograma que se detalla a continuación:
Plan de acción del servicio de comidas:
Inicio: martes, 23 de septiembre de 2025
Proveedor temporal: Yummy's (antiguo proveedor de comidas a domicilio) intervendrá temporalmente para garantizar servicios de comidas ininterrumpidos a partir de hoy martes, 23 de septiembre de 2025 para Mozart Primaria/Secundaria, Rembrandt Primaria/Secundaria, Picasso Primaria y Monet Primaria.
La cocina de la escuela secundaria Beethoven Early College intervendrá para garantizar servicios de comidas ininterrumpidos a partir de hoy, martes 23 de septiembre de 2025 para la escuela primaria Beethoven.
Menús: Los menús actualizados de septiembre se pueden encontrar en la app de Vanguard, en la opción "Comida" , o en nuestro sitio web , en "Padres y Estudiantes → Menús Mensuales de Almuerzo ". Compartiremos fotos de los menús a partir de mañana, miércoles 24 de septiembre de 2025.
Proceso de solicitud de propuesta (RFP):
Vanguard Academy abrirá una solicitud de propuestas para seleccionar un nuevo proveedor de comidas vendidas.
Período de apertura de la convocatoria de propuestas: (del 1 al 16 de octubre de 2025)
Fecha proyectada de presentación a la Mesa Directiva:
Martes, 28 de octubre de 2025 – Recomendación de RFP que se presentará a la Mesa Directiva para su revisión y aprobación.
Agradecemos su continua colaboración y los mantendremos informados a medida que avanzamos en esta transición. Si tienen alguna pregunta o comentario, no duden en contactarnos.
Atentamente,
Administración de Vanguard Academy
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us during yesterday’s Parent Meetings. We appreciated the opportunity to share more about our meal services – where we started, where we are today, and our goals moving forward.
Thank you for your continued support and patience as we navigate this journey together. We are the first to acknowledge there are areas for improvement, and with your feedback and partnership, we are committed to enhancing the services we provide to our students.
With our shared purpose in mind – our students, your children – Vanguard Academy has made the decision to terminate meal service operations with Ordo, effective yesterday, Monday, September 22, 2025.
We are fully prepared to continue providing meals for our students, following the timeline outlined below:
Meal Service Action Plan:
Starting: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Temporary Provider: Yummy's (former vended meal provider) will step in temporarily to ensure uninterrupted meal services beginning today Tuesday, September 23, 2025 for Mozart Elementary/Secondary, Rembrandt Elementary/Secondary, Picasso Elementary and Monet Elementary.
Beethoven Early College High School kitchen will step in to ensure uninterrupted meal services beginning today, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 for Beethoven Elementary.
Menus: Updated menus for September can be found on the Vanguard App under the Dining option or on our website under Parents and Students → Monthly Lunch Menus. Menu pictures will be shared with you starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Process:
Vanguard Academy will open an RFP to select a new vended meal provider.
RFP Open Period: (October 1, 2025 to October 16, 2025)
Projected Board Submission Date:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – RFP recommendation to be presented to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
We appreciate your continued partnership and will keep you informed as we move through this transition. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Vanguard Academy Administration
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Buenas tardes padres/tutores de Vanguard,
Queremos expresarles nuestro más sincero agradecimiento por acompañarnos en las reuniones de padres de ayer. Agradecemos la oportunidad de compartir más sobre nuestros servicios de alimentación: dónde empezamos, dónde nos encontramos hoy y nuestras metas para el futuro.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y paciencia mientras recorremos juntos este camino. Somos los primeros en reconocer que hay áreas de mejora, y con sus comentarios y colaboración, nos comprometemos a mejorar los servicios que brindamos a nuestros estudiantes.
Con nuestro propósito compartido en mente –nuestros estudiantes, sus hijos– Vanguard Academy ha tomado la decisión de finalizar las operaciones de servicio de comidas con Ordo, a partir de ayer, lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025 .
Estamos completamente preparados para continuar brindando comidas a nuestros estudiantes, siguiendo el cronograma que se detalla a continuación:
Plan de acción del servicio de comidas:
Inicio: martes, 23 de septiembre de 2025
Proveedor temporal: Yummy's (antiguo proveedor de comidas a domicilio) intervendrá temporalmente para garantizar servicios de comidas ininterrumpidos a partir de hoy martes, 23 de septiembre de 2025 para Mozart Primaria/Secundaria, Rembrandt Primaria/Secundaria, Picasso Primaria y Monet Primaria.
La cocina de la escuela secundaria Beethoven Early College intervendrá para garantizar servicios de comidas ininterrumpidos a partir de hoy, martes 23 de septiembre de 2025 para la escuela primaria Beethoven.
Menús: Los menús actualizados de septiembre se pueden encontrar en la app de Vanguard, en la opción "Comida" , o en nuestro sitio web , en "Padres y Estudiantes → Menús Mensuales de Almuerzo ". Compartiremos fotos de los menús a partir de mañana, miércoles 24 de septiembre de 2025.
Proceso de solicitud de propuesta (RFP):
Vanguard Academy abrirá una solicitud de propuestas para seleccionar un nuevo proveedor de comidas vendidas.
Período de apertura de la convocatoria de propuestas: (del 1 al 16 de octubre de 2025)
Fecha proyectada de presentación a la Mesa Directiva:
Martes, 28 de octubre de 2025 – Recomendación de RFP que se presentará a la Mesa Directiva para su revisión y aprobación.
Agradecemos su continua colaboración y los mantendremos informados a medida que avanzamos en esta transición. Si tienen alguna pregunta o comentario, no duden en contactarnos.
Atentamente,
Administración de Vanguard Academy
💛This Friday, let’s wear gold to show our support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Together, we can shine bright and bring hope to the brave children and families fighting this battle. 💛
💛 Este viernes, vistámonos de dorado para mostrar nuestro apoyo al Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer Infantil. Juntos, podemos brillar con luz propia y llevar esperanza a los valientes niños y familias que luchan contra esta enfermedad.💛
🛡️ National Security Officer Appreciation Week 🛡️
✨ In honor of National Security Officer Appreciation Week, we proudly recognize all of our amazing Security Guards across Vanguard Academy! 💙
Thank you for your committed dedication to keeping our schools, students, and staff safe. 🏫👩🏫👨🎓
We appreciate you and are truly grateful for all that you do! 🙌
🛡️Semana Nacional de Reconocimiento a los Guardias de Seguridad
✨ En honor a la Semana Nacional de Reconocimiento a los Guardias de Seguridad, reconocemos con orgullo a todos nuestros increíbles guardias de seguridad de Vanguard Academy. 💙
Gracias por su inquebrantable dedicación para mantener la seguridad de nuestras escuelas, estudiantes y personal. 🏫👩🏫👨🎓
¡Los apreciamos y agradecemos todo su valioso trabajo! 🙌
#SecurityOfficerAppreciation #VanguardPride #SafeSchools #ThankYou #Gracias #GuardiasDeSeguridad
✨ In honor of National Security Officer Appreciation Week, we proudly recognize all of our amazing Security Guards across Vanguard Academy! 💙
Thank you for your committed dedication to keeping our schools, students, and staff safe. 🏫👩🏫👨🎓
We appreciate you and are truly grateful for all that you do! 🙌
🛡️Semana Nacional de Reconocimiento a los Guardias de Seguridad
✨ En honor a la Semana Nacional de Reconocimiento a los Guardias de Seguridad, reconocemos con orgullo a todos nuestros increíbles guardias de seguridad de Vanguard Academy. 💙
Gracias por su inquebrantable dedicación para mantener la seguridad de nuestras escuelas, estudiantes y personal. 🏫👩🏫👨🎓
¡Los apreciamos y agradecemos todo su valioso trabajo! 🙌
#SecurityOfficerAppreciation #VanguardPride #SafeSchools #ThankYou #Gracias #GuardiasDeSeguridad
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Cheer Squad!
👮🏻♂️ This week is National Security Officer Appreciation Week 💙 A huge thank you to our amazing security guards at Mozart Elementary for keeping our students, staff, and families safe every day. We appreciate all that you do! 👮🏻♂️👮🏻♂️ ✨
🚗🌧️Parents, Due to weather this afternoon, we will be doing DOUBLE PICK-UP. Students from Elementary WILL NOT BE TRAVELING TO SECONDARY and Secondary students will not be traveling to Elementary. Please make arrangements to pick up at BOTH campuses. Thank you for all your support!
🚗🌧️Padres, debido al mal tiempo esta tarde, tendremos doble recogida. Los alumnos de primaria NO VIAJARÁN A SECUNDARIA y los alumnos de secundaria no viajarán a primaria. Por favor, coordinen la recogida en ambos campus. ¡Gracias por todo su apoyo!
🔴UPDATE TO OUR 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE DRESS UP:
**Students will be allowed to wear JEANS with a Mexican shirt or they could opt to wear a Mexican outfit all together. Uniform bottoms are still an option with the theme shirt. We can't wait to see your beautiful outfits!🇲🇽
🔴ACTUALIZACIÓN DE NUESTRO VESTIMENTA DEL 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE:
**Los estudiantes podrán usar pantalones o falda de MEZCLILLA con una camisa mexicana o podrán optar por un atuendo mexicano completo. Los pantalones del uniforme siguen siendo una opción con la camisa temática. ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver sus hermosos atuendos! 🇲🇽
**Students will be allowed to wear JEANS with a Mexican shirt or they could opt to wear a Mexican outfit all together. Uniform bottoms are still an option with the theme shirt. We can't wait to see your beautiful outfits!🇲🇽
🔴ACTUALIZACIÓN DE NUESTRO VESTIMENTA DEL 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE:
**Los estudiantes podrán usar pantalones o falda de MEZCLILLA con una camisa mexicana o podrán optar por un atuendo mexicano completo. Los pantalones del uniforme siguen siendo una opción con la camisa temática. ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver sus hermosos atuendos! 🇲🇽
