Greetings Ruby Young Personalized STEAM Academy Families, 

I hope that you are all doing well. 

This week our 7th & 8th grade girls have a field trip. They will be participating in "Girl Talk with Mayor Proctor". We are asking all the 7th & 8th grade girls to wear pink on this day in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

This is parent conference week. We will host parent conferences Wednesday, October 18th from 4:30-6:00. Please sign up for a slot with your student's teacher using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054FAFA829A0FD0-45245765-fall

Drone Academy will be canceled this week due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. 

Is there a staff member you would like to recognize or praise? Please complete this form to let us know https://forms.gle/VLxhvmSg56k82ESHA

Shhh.... this Saturday is our Principal's birthday! I would love for you to help us make her day extra special. Here are a couple of her favorite things: Feel free to drop off any gifts to the front office. 

• Favorite Color - Red

• Favorite Sports Teams - Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks

• Favorite snacks- almonds, skinny pop, hi-chews

• Favorite Sonic drink - blue coconut slush

• Favorite drink - Chai Tea Latte, alkaline water

• Favorite restaurant - Chipotle, Smoothie King

• Favorite stores - Dillards, Ann Taylor Loft, Ross

We are looking for Dads, Uncles, Grandfathers, and male figures to join our "All Pro Dad's" Ruby Young team. If you are interested, please visit this link: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/4879

We will also allow students to wear Pink on Wednesdays during this month in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Please be mindful that jeans are NOT allowed on Wednesdays. Students must have uniform bottoms. 

Please make sure to check out the "Community Resources & Opportunities" section at the bottom. I have added several opportunities for students and families. 

Take care, 

Mrs. Torres

School Counselor

brittany.torres@desotoisd.org