School Doors Open: 7:15am
Regular School Hours: 7:40am - 3:10pm
Tardy Bell Rings: 7:40am
Govalle Elementary School
Welcome Back! The New School Year is Here!
Can you believe it? Summer went by so fast, and I’m excited to start another great year with you all! We’ve missed you, and I can’t wait to see what this year has in store—new friends, new lessons, and lots of fun.
As we get ready for school, I want to remind everyone to keep some routines—like regular bedtimes and wake-up times—so everyone feels ready and happy to learn. Here are some ideas:
Suggested Bedtime Routine:
- Aim for a bedtime around 8:30-9:00 PM to get plenty of rest.
- Turn off screens at least 30 minutes before bed.
- Read a book or talk about the day to wind down.
Suggested Morning Routine:
- Wake up around 6:30-7:00 AM to start the day fresh.
- Eat a healthy breakfast to fuel your body and brain.
- Get dressed and ready for the day ahead.
- Review any homework or school supplies needed.
It’s a good idea to set these routines early so everyone feels prepared and confident. This year is a fresh start, and I hope it’s full of curiosity, kindness, and new adventures. Let’s work together to make it the best one yet!
Here’s to an exciting year ahead. I’m so happy to be part of your journey—let’s make it a fantastic one!
Warmly,
Ms. Espinoza
Morning Procedures
Beginning on the 1st day of school, Tuesday, August 19th, a HUG ZONE will be posted in the main front entrance. Parents are welcome to park in the parking lot and walk their child up to the main doors HUG ZONE. Parents, please prepare your child for this routine.
We will have staff on hand to assist children to their classrooms.
Arrival and Dismissal
Morning Arrival:
The front of the school is for quick drop offs, all students must enter thru the front doors. Only buses can enter the back bus loop.
The front doors will be open and monitored from 7:15-7:40am and will be closed at 7:40am.
Any student arriving after that point will need to be escorted inside by parent/guardian. Tardies start at 7:40am.
Afternoon Dismissal:
Buses will drop off & pick up students in the BACK of the school. 3rd thru 5th grades car pick ups will be in the BACK of the school.
PK thru 2nd and their siblings pick ups are in the front of the school.
Walkers will be escorted to the crosswalk.
Car Placecards must be visible. Please place on right side of dashboard.
Parents must wait in line and follow the organized system we have in place to ensure student safety and efficeincy. Please adhere to this strict policy.
Any and all changes to your child's dismissal must be done before 2:40pm by contacting the teacher directly.
New Digital Attedance Protocols- Effective August 2025
Beginning in August of the 2025-2026 school year, we will be implementing new digital protocols for student absence reporting.
All student absence notes must be submited via the AISD Report Absence.
Doctor Notes: We will continue to accept paper notes from medical providers, but just note that those can also be uploaded as a picture.
Guidelines for reporting absences: To ensure an absence is excused, please follow these requirements:
Submit the absence note within 48 hrs upon return to school.
Govalle allows for 8 total parent notes for the school year.
Thank you for your support in helping us steamline our attendance procedures.
Visitor Protocol
All visitors must present thier ID and go thru the Raptor background system.
Visitor must be in the student's Frontline profile to gain access to the student and campus.
The campus may close the campus to visitors for specific events. Communication will be provided ahead of time.
Families are always welcome to join their student for lunch beginning Sept 2nd. This will give our students 9 school days to acclimate to the new routines of back to school.
