Sunrays News

Week #8: September 28, 2026

Campus Information

Alejandra Valdez, Principal

Missy Owen, Assistant Principal

Kaylynn Schrandt, Animal-Assisted Counseling Team

Science Hall Elementary School

Location: 1510 Bebee Road, Kyle, TX 78640

Phone: (512) 268-8502

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sciencehallsuns

Front Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Student Day: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Door Opens: 7:00 am

Tardy Bell: 7:29 am

Instruction Begins: 7:30 am

School Ends: 3:00 pm

Daily Deadline for Changes:

Transportation changes: Before 1:00 pm
Early pick-up: Before 2:00 pm

Dear Science Hall Families,

We had our first Buddy Class of the year on Friday, September 25th! Classes from different grade levels partnered up to share how September's character trait looks in action.

Our students enjoyed learning some great tips from our Golden Rays and SRO Sam, and we celebrated students from each grade level who demonstrated Respect throughout the month of September. We also kicked off our October character trait, Responsibility! We are excited to see our Suns shine as they put Responsibility into action.

A special shout-out to the classes that earned the Traveling Trophy for having the highest attendance in September! 🎉 These classes will enjoy a picnic lunch with our administrators this week. Way to go, Suns!🎉

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Friday, October 9th. Please be on the lookout for a sign-up from your child's teacher. Thank you for taking this opportunity to connect with your child's teacher, celebrate their progress, and learn more about their educational journey. We look forward to partnering with you to help your child shine!

Wishing you an amazing week ahead! ☀️

Warm regards,

Alejandra Valdez, Principal

Missy Owen, Assistant Principal

Happening in the following weeks!

Wednesday, September 30

5th Grade Lunch with SRO Sam

Friday, October 2nd

Thank you, Mr. Villalon, Ms. Trejo, Ms. Mejia, and Ms. Juarez, for all you do to keep our school clean, safe, and shining every day!

Tuesday, October 6th

Thursday, October 8th

Sunny Hour (In-School Clubs) at 7:30 am

October 9th and 12th

No School for Students

🛡️🦺Arrival and Dismissal Procedures (Ongoing Process) 🦺🛡️

Please take the time to carefully read our Arrival and Dismissal Procedures.

Thank you for helping us keep our students and community safe and for your continuous support!

Safety Reminders!

Car Riders Front Drop-Off: Drop-off in the front begins at 7:00 AM.

Do not leave students unattended, as supervision is unavailable before this time.
Please be courteous and do not skip in the line.
For safety reasons do not drop off your kids before the crosswalk
Students should be ready to unload when it is their turn.
Please stay off your cell phones as this can delay the line and cause a safety issue. It is also against Texas law.

Car Riders Cafeteria Drop-Off: The cafeteria parking lot is designated for staff parking and buses only.

You may drop off at the cafeteria after buses leave (around 7:10 am), using the designated drop-off line. We have to unload 6 buses and we want everyone to safe.
If you are in line early, please use the roundabout that goes to the side of the cafeteria so buses are not blocked.
Please remain in your vehicle and follow staff guidance.
For safety, students should load/unload from the passenger side of the vehicle.
Please stay off your cell phones as this can delay the line and cause a safety issue. It is also against Texas law.

Car Rider Pick-Up Line Guidelines:

Parents must remain in their vehicles at all times to keep the process running smoothly and safely.
For safety, students should load from the passenger side of the vehicle.
If you need to assist your child with their seatbelt, please pull forward to the "Buckle-Up Safe Zone" to do so.
To help with the dismissal process and improve traffic flow, all cars should turn right to exit the school. Please follow the guidance of the staff on duty.
Please stay off your cell phones as this can delay the line and cause a safety issue. It is also against Texas law.

Walkers Guidelines:

"Parent pick-up" walkers are dismissed through the outside gym door. Parents will be asked to show their walker tag when picking up. Students will be sent to the front office if the parent does not have their tag.
Walkers are released after buses leave and the parking lot clears (around 3:10 p.m.)
If parent walkers are not picked up by 3:20 p.m., the students will be sent to wait with the car riders and will be dismissed at the end of the car riders' dismissal.
All walkers (parent pick-up, independent, and Dacy Ln) need a parent's consent on file to walk home. Please stop by the front office if you need your student to be a walker.

Attendance Matters

Let’s make every day count because Missing School is Missing Out!

✅Daily Attendance Matters!

We hold our students to high expectations! Our Suns can not be successful without your support! Please make sure your student's school attendance is a high priority for your family. Our students need to come to school to ensure access to high-quality education. When students miss school, they fall behind, and they'll need to work hard to catch up. Consider scheduling appointments after school, during holidays, or on weekends. Our staff is expected to reach out to families every day if a student is absent. Please call the front office in the morning to let them know your child will be out and send a note to our Attendance Clerk, Sonia Morales, explaining the student's absences. You can also send an email to SHES.Attendance@hayscisd.net

Thank you for your continued support!

🎯Attendance Goal: 96%

Congratulations to our 5th-grade students for having the highest attendance during the week of September 14-18! We celebrated them with a bag of chips!🍟 Each week, the grade levels with the highest attendance will earn a special reward! Keep on Shining, Suns!🏆