Stars who read succeed!⭐ Parents, a few minutes of reading each day can help your child reach their AR goal and make lasting memories. Let’s do this together!📚💙 ¡Las estrellas que leen triunfan! ⭐ Padres, unos minutos de lectura cada día pueden ayudar a su hijo(a) a alcanzar su meta de AR y crear recuerdos inolvidables. ¡Hagámoslo juntos!📚💙 #readersareleaders #acceleratedreader #donna

⭐Meet the Teachers is almost here!⭐ Join us on Thursday, August 6th from 4:30–6:30 PM to meet your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year. We can’t wait to welcome our Stainke Stars back!💙⭐ #StainkeStrong. ⭐¡Ven a Conocer a los Maestros!⭐ Acompáñenos el jueves 6 de agosto de 4:30 a 6:30 p. m. para conocer a los maestros de su hijo(a), visitar los salones de clases y prepararse para un excelente año escolar. ¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida nuevamente a nuestras Estrellas de Stainke!💙⭐ #StainkeStrong

⭐ The Stainke Stars Spirit Store is OPEN! ⭐ 👕 Get your 2026–2027 school shirts now! ⏰ Open for 30 days only. 👖 Navy/black athletic bottoms, jeans, and khakis are permitted. 📦 Pick up orders at V&M in Weslaco. 🛍️ Shop now: https://cstainke-intermediate-academy-20262027.spiritsale.com/ ——————————————————————— ⭐ ¡La Tienda Escolar de Stainke Stars está ABIERTA! ⭐ 👕 ¡Ordena hoy tus camisas escolares 2026–2027! ⏰ Abierta solo por 30 días. 👖 Se permiten pantalones/pantalones cortos deportivos azul marino o negros, pantalones de mezclilla y pantalones caqui. 📦 Los pedidos podrán recogerse en V&M en Weslaco. 🛍️ Compra ahora: https://cstainke-intermediate-academy-20262027.spiritsale.com/

🌱 BIG DREAMS START WITH LITTLE SPROUTS! 🌱 Looking for something fun, educational, and hands-on for your child this summer? Our Little Sprouts, Big Profits program is the perfect opportunity for students ages 9–14 to learn how to grow their own microgreens and discover how a small idea can turn into a real business! 💚 Students will: 🌱 Plant and grow microgreens 💡 Learn about science, nutrition, and food safety 💰 Explore entrepreneurship and profit-making 📦 Package and market products 📈 Create a simple business plan 🤝 Build confidence, responsibility, and teamwork skills This is more than a summer program—it’s a chance for your child to become a young entrepreneur while having fun and making new friends! 📍 Stainke Elementary, Donna 🗓 June & July Sessions Available ⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM ⚠️ If you’ve been thinking about signing up, now is the time. Help us spread the word by sharing this post with family and friends. 📲 Scan the QR code to register today! 🌿 Small seeds. Big lessons. Endless possibilities. 🌿 #LittleSproutsBigProfits #SummerLearning #FutureEntrepreneurs #DonnaTX #HandsOnLearning #MicrogreensMagic

Due to the continued rainy weather, tomorrow’s Field Water Day has been canceled. 🌧️💦 We were looking forward to all the fun, but student safety comes first. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!💙

Reminder for tomorrow’s Field Water Day! 💦☀️ Students will be participating in water activities and may get wet. Please send your child with an extra change of clothes and a towel for after the fun. 📅 Thursday, May 21st We can’t wait for a fun-filled day! 🎉

📢 Parents, please note: Students will not be required to wear uniforms for the remainder of the week. Comfortable school-appropriate attire is allowed. 📢 Padres, favor de tomar nota: Los estudiantes no tendrán que usar uniforme por el resto de la semana. Se permite ropa cómoda apropiada para la escuela.

As the year comes to an end, many students have outgrown their uniforms or are moving on to middle school. 💙 Stainke Intermediate is accepting uniform donations for next school year! Every donation helps support a student in our Stainke family. 🦅✨ 📍Drop off donations at the front office.

💎✨ Calling all future Sapphires! ✨💎 Do you have an incoming 4th or 5th grader ready to shine on the dance team? 💙⭐️ Join us for Sapphire Dance Tryouts for the 2026-2027 school year! 📅 Mandatory Parent Meeting 🕓 May 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM 📍 Cafeteria 📅 Mandatory Practice Dates 🕓 May 18 & 19 | 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM 📅 Dance Tryouts 🕓 Wednesday, May 20th at 4:30 PM ⚠️ Students must be ready by 4:15 PM We can’t wait to see all our future Sapphires shine! 💎🩵 #StainkeStars #FutureSapphires #SapphiresDanceTeam

📣💙 Calling all future ✨Stainke Stars✨! If your child is interested in joining our 2026-2027 cheer team, we invite all parents of incoming 3rd–5th grade students to attend our mandatory parent meeting! ⭐📣 🗓 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Cafeteria Come learn about expectations, tryouts, uniforms, and everything you need to know about becoming part of the Stainke Stars Cheer Team! 💙✨ #StainkeStars #ScienceAndSportsAcademy #FutureCheerleaders

📚💙 i-Ready testing is coming up for our 3rd grade students on May 12th & 13th! 🍎✏️ 🎉 Students who are present BOTH days will receive Hot Cheetos with cheese and a Kool Aid Jammer as a special reward! 🔥🧀🥤 We know our students are going to do amazing — let’s show up, work hard, and do our best! 💪 📚💙 ¡Las pruebas de i-Ready para nuestros estudiantes de 3er grado se acercan el 12 y 13 de mayo! 🍎✏️ 🎉 ¡Los estudiantes que estén presentes AMBOS días recibirán Hot Cheetos con queso y un Kool Aid Jammer como premio especial! 🔥🧀🥤 ¡Sabemos que nuestros estudiantes harán un excelente trabajo — vamos a presentarnos, esforzarnos y dar lo mejor de nosotros! 💪

🪁💙Grab your kites and join us for a fun-filled afternoon at our Kites with Dad event! We can’t wait to see our students and their special guests soaring into an afternoon of smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories together!☀️💨 📅 May 18, 2026 📍 During student electives 🧡 3rd Grade: 12:10–1:20 💙 4th Grade: 1:20–2:30 💚 5th Grade: 2:30–3:40 #StainkeProud #KitesWithDad #StainkeIntermediate #ScienceAndSportsAcademy

⚽🧪✨ Welcome to the Big Leagues! We’re inviting our future 3rd grade students and families to come explore C. Stainke Intermediate Science & Sports Academy! 💙💚🧡 📅 May 13, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Meet our amazing 3rd grade teachers, tour our campus, and enjoy FREE popcorn & raspas while you’re here! 🍿🍧 We can’t wait to meet our future Stainke stars! 🌟 ⚽🧪✨ ¡Bienvenidos a las Grandes Ligas! Invitamos a nuestros futuros estudiantes de 3.º grado y sus familias a conocer C. Stainke Intermediate Academia de Ciencias y Deportes. 💙💚🧡 📅 13 de mayo de 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Conozcan a nuestros maestros de 3.º grado, recorran nuestro campus y disfruten de palomitas y raspas GRATIS. 🍿🍧 ¡Estamos emocionados de conocer a nuestras futuras estrellas de Stainke! 🌟

Bring your favorite lunch and your MVP spirit!🥪🏆 We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing Stainke moms! 💖

Monday, May 4th is a fun day known as “May the 4th”—a play on the famous phrase “May the Force be with you” from Star Wars! ⭐ To celebrate, students are invited to dress up in a Star Wars–inspired theme (school appropriate). 🚀 We can’t wait to see our students join in the fun and show their creativity! #MayThe4th #StainkeIntermediate #SchoolSpirit

Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled evening! 💙 Hands-on science experiments, sports-based activities, campus tours, and a chance to meet our teachers! 🍿 Free popcorn & raspas 🗓 April 23 | 4:30–5:30 PM We’re here to help with registration too! ¡Traiga a toda la familia para una tarde llena de diversión! 💙 Experimentos científicos prácticos, actividades basadas en deportes, recorridos por la escuela y la oportunidad de conocer a nuestros maestros. 🍿 Palomitas y raspas gratis 🗓 23 de abril | 4:30–5:30 PM ¡También estamos aquí para ayudar con inscripciones!

Attendance Matters!

⚪️It’s time to WHITE OUT, Stainke!⚪️ Join us for an unforgettable pep rally filled with energy, games, and school spirit! Wear all white and help us light up the cafeteria as we celebrate together! 🎉✨ #WhiteOut #StainkeStrong

🚨STAAR Testing Dates are here!🚨 Parents, please mark your calendars and help us set our students up for success!🗓️✨ 🚨¡Las fechas de los exámenes STAAR ya están aquí!🚨 Padres, por favor marquen sus calendarios y ayúdennos a preparar a nuestros estudiantes para el éxito!🗓️✨

A few words from you can make a BIG difference 💚✏️ Send your child a message of love and encouragement as they prepare for STAAR!