O'Connor ACE Elementary School

🎄✨𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝!✨🎄 We are thrilled to share highlights from the 𝟣𝟣𝓉𝒽 𝒜𝓃𝓃𝓊𝒶𝓁 𝒲𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒲𝑜𝓃𝒹𝑒𝓇𝓁𝒶𝓃𝒹, a beloved VISD tradition created specifically for our students with complex needs. This event is made possible through the generosity of our donors and the dedication of volunteers who ensure every student can experience the joy of the season. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝: 🎅 Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, 🎁 Gifts for our most severe and profound students, 🎨 Activity stations tailored to fine motor and communication development, 📖 Holiday story time, 🍪 Cookies and punch with our amazing therapeutic staff,📸 Class pictures, a silent auction, craft bazaar, and more! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success. Winter Wonderland is a celebration of joy, inclusion, and community spirit, and we are so proud to host this magical experience for our students each year. We would like to thank some of our community partners that support us year after year in order to make all of the magic happen: Custom Tinting and Truck Accessories, Grace Transition and Educational Services, Texas Swabbing and Slickline, Fossati's Delicatessen, Russell Medical Supply, and so many more. 𝐖𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮! Swipe through these special moments and feel the holiday cheer! ❤️

🚌🚏 Parents and Guardians, do you need information on bus routes for the upcoming school year? Look no further! Visit www.visd.net/backtoschool to find all the details on bus routes and more. Let's ensure our students have a smooth and safe ride to school! 🗺️🔍

🖥️📆 Get all the information you need for the 2024-25 school year in one place! Visit www.visd.net/backtoschool for details on orientation, the academic calendar, school supply lists, and more! 📝🎒 Start the school year off right by staying informed and prepared. 🚀📚Subscribe to the School Matters E-Newsletter, www.visd.net/schoolmatters

🎒📚 Are you getting ahead on your back-to-school shopping? The district-wide school supply list is NOW AVAILABLE! 📋✨ But wait! Be sure to visit your school's Facebook page and website for specific school supply updates. Some campuses run school supply order fundraisers; others have grade-specific lists ready for you. 🏫📆 Let's get ready for a fantastic school year together! 💪🌟Visit www.visd.net/backtoschool for all things 2024-25 School Year!

If you haven't made a Dual Language Parent Info Session... mark your calendars for Thursday, April 18 at Chandler Elem from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.. Don’t miss this chance to explore language opportunities for your child!

🌟 This month, we're putting the spotlight on some outstanding members of #TeamVISD who are making a significant impact on our organization. 🚀👏 As part of our Leading Towards Excellence initiative, we're recognizing employees who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to Connecting to Genius by Cultivating Ownership. 🤝🔗 Join us in giving a big CONGRATULATIONS to these extraordinary individuals who are making a real difference in our school district! 🎉 We're incredibly proud to have them as part of our #TeamVISD family. 🙌👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Let's celebrate their achievements and continue working together to achieve greatness! 💪📚🌠

VISD Pre-K parents/guardians, Wondering about our Dual Language Program at Crain Elementary for the 2024-25SY? Mark your calendars for the Parent Information Session on Tuesday, April 2 at O'Connor Elem. We have two sessions available: 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to explore language opportunities for your child!

𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙍: All VISD campuses & offices will be CLOSED on Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday.

VISD Pre-K parents/guardians, Wondering about our Dual Language Program at Crain Elementary for the 2024-25SY? Mark your calendars for the Parent Information Session on Tuesday, April 2 at O'Connor Elem. We have two sessions available: 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to explore language opportunities for your child!

The 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮 was🚂 FULL STEAM AHEAD 🚂 at the Children’s Discovery Museum Thursday, March 7th! More than 556 people (about 175 families) came and enjoyed the learning opportunities. All 3k, ECSE, PREK, and Kinder children were invited to a free evening of exploration and discovery. The purpose was to acknowledge that the child’s first learning years are the most important and parents are the first and most important teacher. VISD wanted to help parents navigate through all the possibilities of Early Education and the child’s beginning to an “&”. 🍎🏡 Twenty community members set up informational booths outside and inside the museum to provide possible resources and activities for the families. Attendance posters were placed strategically throughout the museum with people sharing the importance of good attendance with future academic success. The VISD transportation department shuttled parents back and forth from the Fine Arts building to the Museum to alleviate parking problems and provide an element of excitement. 🚌 A new addition was the live entertainment provided for our children to see singing in a different light – huge hit! VISD Teachers, staff, and museum board members helped to facilitate the learning experiences. Every child took home a science book and many learning activities. 📚 The survey from parents expressed appreciation of the event and how much they enjoyed the museum activities and the resource opportunities. VISD is “Full STEAM Ahead” making the most of the “Window of Opportunity” for our young learners. 🏫 A special 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 to our community partners: Victoria Public Library Parents as Teachers/Victoria County Public Health Dept. Gulf Bend Center East High School Engineering Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity Region 3 Education Service Center Almouie Pediatrics Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas Victoria College Dunkin' Victoria Police Department Songs by Jason Bilingual program Child Find VISD Connection Center Frogstreet Lakeshore Learning Materials Baskin Robbins Victoria Sheriff’s Department Bilingual Program – School Choice

📌REMINDER: Friday, March 8, is an early release day for all students.

Facebook and Instagram are currently experiencing nationwide outages - REMEMBER, the Victoria ISD website is your number-one source for updates, announcements, and information about your public school district. We will continue to publish LiveFeed updates on the VISD website and through News.

AEP is currently working on transformers around O'Connor Elementary. As a result, the campus is currently without power. Please be assured that students and staff remain in class and instruction is continuing as usual. There is no need to come to the campus and check your child out. Dismissal will proceed as usual. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

🌟 Attention Pre-K Parents/Guardians! 🌟 Wondering about our Dual Language Program at Crain Elementary for the 2024-25 school year? 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 📅 Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 🕰️ 5:30 P.M. 📍 Vickers Elementary | 708 Glascow St. Don't miss this chance to explore exciting language opportunities for your child! 🌍📚 Want to learn more about the Dual Language Program at Crain Elementary, visit www.visd.net/duallanguage

Frog Family! Don't Forget Early Release @ 12:00 on Friday, Sept. 1

VISD is offering STIPENDS for the 2022-2023 school year! #DYK paraprofessionals and clerical positions are eligible for $1,500! Check out our Stipends, visit www.visd.net/stipends!

VISD is participating in today's 2 p.m. weather update with the OEM/NWS. We will provide updates following the call. Check the VISD website for updates!

**** 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 #𝟐 **** Following today's 2 p.m. update from the US National Weather Service Corpus Christi Texas (NWS), 𝘝𝘐𝘚𝘋 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘍𝘦𝘣. 3. VISD will participate in Thursday's NWS call regarding weather updates for Friday, Feb. 4. Please visit the Athletic Dept. on the VISD website for athletic updates.

**** 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 **** 🌡️ The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority, and Victoria ISD is actively monitoring the weather forecast and receiving daily updates from the Office of Emergency Management/National Weather Service. The most recent update we received today does not indicate a need to change the regular school day schedule this week. We recognize the forecast can change, and we will continue to monitor the ongoing weather updates and provide additional information if the forecast indicates the need to alter our regular schedule. Due to the very low temperatures, the Lauren Johnson Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for March 4 and 5. For athletic updates please visit the Athletics Department on www.visd.net and be sure to follow the VISD Athletics Facebook.

Please visit https://www.visd.net/covid for a VISD COVID Update as of Jan. 20