News and Announcements

🍕 Blue Jay Fundraiser Night! 🐦💙
Join us this Thursday, May 7th, for a fun-filled evening supporting Cantu Elementary student extracurricular activities! Enjoy great food, games, and community spirit—all while giving back to our school. Check out the flyer for full details!
Let’s make it a night to remember. See you there! 😎

📣💙 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at Cantu Elementary! 💙📣
Join us as we celebrate our amazing Blue Jay teachers from May 4th–May 8th! Students and staff are invited to participate in the fun all week long. Check out the flyer for our theme days!

🦸‍♀️ Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎
Our Blue Jays are so thankful for our amazing cafeteria staff who keep us fueled, smiling, and ready to learn every day. Your hard work and kindness make a difference in every meal you serve! 🥪🥗
Thank you for all you do! 💙

🎉 National Principal's Day! 🎉
Happy National Principal’s Day, Mr. Enrique Alvarez!
Thank you for your leadership, care, and commitment to our Blue Jays. Because of you, we soar higher every day! 🐦✨

🎉💙 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💙🎉
Today we celebrate the amazing individuals who keep our campus running smoothly each and every day! Thank you to Mr. Rolando Ponce, Ms. Erica Sandoval, and Ms. Nancy Suarez for your hard work, dedication, and kindness.
We appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and families—you truly make a difference! 💫

🎉 Happy Public School Volunteer Week! 🎉
It’s Public School Volunteer Week, and we want to give a huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible parent volunteers here at Cantu Elementary! 💙
Your time, support, and dedication make a difference in our classrooms and across our campus every single day. Whether you’re helping teachers, supporting events, or encouraging our students, you are an important part of our Blue Jay family. Thank you for helping our students soar! 💫

📣 You're Invited! Join us for a Mission CISD In-Person District Parent Meeting.
🗓️ Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Mission CISD Annex, 925 E. Business
HWY. 83, Mission, Tx 78572
Be part of this important conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

📅 Save the Date! Mission CISD families, Progress Report Night for the 6th reporting period is scheduled:
🗓️ Elementary Schools: Tuesday, May 5
🗓️ Junior High Schools: Thursday, May 7
We look forward to connecting with you! 🌟

📚💙 Let's Celebrate National Library Week! 💙📚
Get ready, Blue Jays! We’re celebrating National Library Week from April 20–24 with fun dress-up days all week long! 🎉
Participation is optional—students may also wear their regular school uniform each day. Let’s show our love for reading and our library all week long! 🐦💙

🎓💙 Kinder Graduation Photos! 💙🎓
Kindergarten Graduation is just around the corner, and we’re ready to capture this special moment. ✨
🗓 Tuesday, April 21, 2026
📸 Proofs and ordering information will be sent home afterward.
👕 What to Wear (per Kindergarten Teachers):
• Girls: No ponytails or bows. Please wear the school uniform.
• Boys: White collared shirt with a tie. (If your child doesn’t have a tie, one will be provided.)
• Boys should also bring their school uniform to change into after pictures.
Let’s make this a picture-perfect day for our Blue Jays as they get ready to graduate! 🎉