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Mustang Corral- October 8, 2026

Posted Date: 10/08/26 (03:30 PM)
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Mustang Corral

Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary Newsletter- October 8, 2026

Good Things of the Week!

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We love our community partnerships!  Today's guests were from the Cibolo Nature Center. Our first graders enjoyed learning from their presentation on force and motion.  
 

UPCOMING FORES EVENTS

  • October 9-13: No School- Student Holidays (Fall Break)
  • October 12-16: National School Lunch Week
  • October 20: Fall Picture Retakes
  • October 23-30: Red Ribbon Week
  • October 30: Book Character Parade
  • November 5: Spirit Stick Sales during lunch
  • November 6: Bike Rodeo and FORES Family Movie Night
  • November 11: Veterans Day (ceremonies at 8:00 and 9:30)
  • November 12: All Pro Dads
  • November 20-29:  No School: Thanksgiving Break
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Important Reminders

  • While visiting campus, please see the front office for adult restroom usage.  Thank you!



This Year's Spirit Days:
Mondays: Wear your favorite FORES Mustang shirt
Wednesdays: Wear your favorite college shirt
Fridays: Wear your favorite BISD spirit wear

*Attendance notes should be submitted to jessica.backman@boerneisd.net
 

MUSTANGS HELPING MUSTANGS

Light The Night- Blood Cancer United 
❤️ 🤍 💛  
 
The fight against blood cancer is deeply personal to our Fair Oaks Elementary family. Please take a moment to read Annabella Bové's inspiring story and register for your child's grade-level Light The Night team using the link below.
 
Every student who registers will receive a Light The Night bracelet as we come together to bring hope to blood cancer patients and families. 
 
Thank you for helping our school community bring light to the darkness of cancer. ❤️🤍💛

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FORES Military Families

We would like to work on connecting our FORES military families to one another and to other resources in our area.  If your child is connected to a parent who was or currently is in the military, please fill out the form below.  Thank you! 

 

Red Ribbon Week: October 26-30

The last week of October is our Red Ribbon Week.  Get ready for a fun week of dressing up to support being drug free and spreading kindness to all!
 

Dyslexia Awareness Month

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month.  We are so thankful for our dyslexia teachers, Ms. Hankins, Ms. Harthcock, and Ms. Signorotti for empowering our dyslexia students and continuing to support and encourage them all year long!
 

YEARBOOKS- ON SALE NOW!

Order your FORES yearbook today!  All order are due by 3/19/27. 

Library Lowdown

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Notes from Nurse Taylor

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COUNSELORS CORNER

Check out this week's newsletter from Ms. Maytum!

 For more information about our Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary counseling, visit FORES Counseling.
 

Huddle Up with our FORES Coaches

Hi parents, 
Our 2Words Gameday character trait for the month is Self-Reliance. Scan the QR code and scroll down to find out how you and I can work together to better develop these important character traits in our children. Thank you for allowing us to teach your children. It is our great privilege! 
Coach Stehling and Coach Rodriguez

PTO NEWS

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Message form the PTO:

🎟️ ILMS Party Tickets are still available! Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets to some of our favorite events!
👻 Boo Grams! Only a few classrooms are left to BOO! Help us spread some Halloween fun!
🍎 Mustang Munchies! Help us keep our amazing teachers and staff fueled by signing up to stock the workroom with snacks!
💙 ILMS Fundraiser Update! We’ve raised $25,715 toward our $40,000 goal! We have until October 16th to reach our goal. Thank you for your continued support!
🚲 SAVE THE DATE: BIKE RODEO | NOVEMBER 6!
It’s time to get those bikes ready! 🚴‍♂️
Registration is required by Sunday, November 1st! Be sure to review the attached Bike Rodeo information for grade-level times, bike requirements, and safety tips.
🚲 Bike Drop-Off: Thursday, November 5th, from 3:30–8:00 PM on the Ralph Fair side.
Parents are welcome to come cheer on their Mustangs from the designated spectator areas!

What's Happening Around BISD?

DISTRICT NEWS

National School Lunch Week Promotion
We are following the National School Nutrition Association (SNA) theme for National School Lunch Week. This year's theme is "Cafeteria Circus." Each day of National School Lunch Week (10/14, 10/15, 10/16), cafeterias will run a "Win a Pizza Party" raffle. 



**Champion Homecoming Mum Sales Information: Charms Fundraiser

FORES School Information

Schedules, Menus, & Procedures

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Cafeteria Account Info
**NEW Cafeteria Menu**
 
Drop off and Arrival Procedures
Bus Route Info
 

ROAD CONSTRUCTION & DETOURS

Attention parents: Dietz-Elkhorn will soon become a construction zone with new traffic directions. Please see the information here to learn more about the detours and new routes you may need to take in the coming weeks. CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

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Mission Statement

The mission of Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary is to nurture the intellectual, emotional, social, creative, and physical growth of all children. Parents, educators, and community members will work together with students to create a developmentally appropriate educational environment that will prepare students for success in school and to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

 

Parent Access to Library Material & Instructional Plans

Click to Access Elementary Plans
 
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FORES Contact info