Dowell Owls

08/06/2020

Upcoming Meetings/Juntas para padres.

08/06/2020

08/01/2020

Please read. Important info.

Please read this important message from Superintendent Juan E. Cabrera regarding the work EPISD had done in preparation for the reopening of schools. Please review it carefully as it contains important information for students, parents and staff. ➡️ https://www.episd.org/cms/lib/TX02201707/Centricity/Domain/6095/073020.PARENT%20MESSAGE%20.pdf#IamEPISD #EPISDProud

07/30/2020

THIS MESSAGE IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE MOVING AND WILL NO LONGER BE RETURNING TO DOWELL FOR THE 2020-21 school year.

Please read this important message and help us in spreading the news

07/30/2020

Photos from Dowell Owls's post

07/30/2020

Photos from Dowell Owls's post

07/29/2020

Photos from Dowell Owls's post

07/29/2020

Reopening Plan / EPISD Reopening FAQs

https://www.episd.org/Page/9142

The information provided below reflects the current guidelines and information available to date. We will update information as guidelines and directives change.

07/28/2020

Parents please take time to complete survey.

Don’t forget to register and complete the EPISD Reopening Survey 💻 online! Both must be completed for students to be enrolled for the 2020-21 school year #IamEPISD

Registration ➡️ https://bit.ly/2wOJNZ6
Reopening Plan Survey ➡️ bit.ly/EPISD2021

07/27/2020

Please take the time to complete!

Submit the EPISD Reopening Survey today! Select your preferred instruction model: 1️⃣ a combination of [email protected] with live on-campus classes twice a week, 2️⃣ 100 percent remote learning through [email protected] and 3️⃣ full-time in-person classes for students enrolled in select special academic programs.

Review sample schedules and make your selection ➡️ https://bit.ly/EPISD2021 Don’t forget -you must make a selection for each child enrolled in the district. #IamEPISD #EPISDProud

07/24/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

Is your EPISD 💻 MacBook, iPad or device malfunctioning or broken? Now is the time to get it fixed before the start of the school year. Get assistance from our Technology Help Desk by completing an online support form ➡️ https://bit.ly/EPISDtech #IamEPISD #EPISDproud [email protected]

07/24/2020

Texas Education Agency

TX families: The deadline to apply for the one-time P-EBT payment is July 31, 2020. To learn more about eligibility and how to apply, visit: bit.ly/2XdQfTB.

07/24/2020

Free books and meals to be distributed to El Paso children at local parks

https://www.ktsm.com/community/free-books-and-meals-to-be-distributed-to-el-paso-children-at-local-parks/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral

EL PASO, Texas — As part of Parks and Recreation Month, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Library are teaming up with Children’s Kingdom to distribute free books and meals to…

07/23/2020

Updated pantry distribution sites

07/16/2020

07/13/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

EPISD to comply with new city order, delay in-person instruction until September 8. Virtual instruction for all EPISD students will begin on August 17 ➡️ https://bit.ly/EPISD38

07/11/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

Our School Reopening Survey is back up! ➡️ https://www.episd.org/reopeningplan

Thanks for your patience! #IamEPISD

07/09/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

EPISD to comply with new city order, delay in-person instruction until September 8. Virtual instruction for all EPISD students will begin on August 17 ➡️ https://bit.ly/EPISD38

07/07/2020

Parents, if your children are not coming up on the survey, please call the IT dept at 230-2601.

07/06/2020

Parents please complete survey. Your feedback and selection is important.
Padres por favor completen la encuesta. Su selección es importante.

Our School Reopening Survey is back up! ➡️ https://www.episd.org/reopeningplan

Thanks for your patience! #IamEPISD

07/05/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

Official El Paso Independent School District

Superintendent Juan E. Cabrera outlines the options parents have in selecting a learning style for their children as we begin the 2020-21 school year. He also addresses the challenges our educators are facing to be able to provide a quality education to our students, and the procedures EPISD is taking to create a healthy learning environment.

To learn more about EPISD's Plan to Reopen, including a link to the survey on student learning options, visit www.episd.org/reopeningplan. #IamEPISD #EPISDProud

07/04/2020

07/03/2020

Parents please take the time to complete. Your input is very important. Click on Choose option and it’ll take you to the survey.

EPISD Reopening survey now available. Instruction will be offered in three different models: a combination of [email protected] with live, on-campus classes twice a week; 100 percent remote learning through [email protected]; and full-time in-person classes for students enrolled in select special academic programs.

Review sample schedules and make your selection ➡️ https://bit.ly/EPISD2021 Don’t forget! You must make a selection for each child enrolled in the district. #IamEPISD #EPISDProud

07/02/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

The deadline to apply for P-EBT benefits has been extended until July 31. If your child received free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program during the 2019-2020 school year your family may be eligible. Apply ➡️ https://yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/PEBT

For more information please contact the P-EBT Call Center at 833-613-6220, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

07/01/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

Learn more about the EPISD Re-opening Plan for 2020-21. As per state rules, EPISD will offer virtual learning or a combination of distance learning with in-person instruction. Parents will select their preferred option via a survey. Details ➡️ bit.ly/3eNuv7I #IamEPISD #EPISDProud

06/29/2020

Reopening plan for Fall 2020

EPISD today announced its plans to reopen for the 2020-21 academic year, which starts on Aug. 3. As per state rules, the District will offer options for virtual learning or a combination of distance learning with in-person instruction. Some selected academic programs may qualify for full-time, in-person instruction.

Parents will be given their specific options via a survey. Read more about the plan ➡️ bit.ly/3eNuv7I #IamEPISD #EPISDProud

06/26/2020

Stay safe and stay healthy Owls!

06/24/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

Did your child receive free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program during the 2019-2020 school year? If so, your family may be eligible for P-EBT benefits to buy food. Apply by June 30 here: https://yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/PEBT.

For more information please contact the P-EBT Call Center at 833-613-6220 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.

06/23/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

The first day of school is August 3, 2020 📚. Take a look at the new 2020-21 EPISD academic calendar ➡️ https://bit.ly/EPISD20
#EPISDProud #IamEPISD

06/21/2020

Happy Father’s Day to all our Owl dads!

06/16/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

The EPISD Board of Trustees today approved changes to the 2020-21 academic calendar that will help the District be better prepared for a potential second surge in COVID-19 infections. The calendar moves up the first day of school by a week to Aug. 3, pushes the last day of school by a week to June 8, and creates two 2-week intersessions.

Click here to view and download the new calendar: bit.ly/3fvkTy7. #IamEPISD

06/04/2020

Brad Weinstein

Differentiation is not just about the content you are teaching--it includes the people you are reaching.
#teachergoals via @ValentinaESL

06/02/2020

Free virtual summer reading club hosted by El Paso Public Library | News Break

https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/0PDPkwmE?pd=04nKNdV9&s=i1

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A virtual summer reading club will be hosted by the El Paso Public library, and is now open for registration. The summer club will run thorugh August 31, and will give participants access to borrow e-books, audio books, movies, music and more from the library’s online ser...

05/29/2020

Official El Paso Independent School District

The modernization of EPISD continues! Check out the progress at the new Coach Archie Duran Elementary — the EPISD Bond consolidation of Crosby, Dowell and Schuster schools. We're 31% completed and we can't wait to open next summer! #IamEPISD 🏗🏫👷🏼‍♀️

For updates on all Bond projects ➡️ https://www.episd.org/episdbond2016

05/26/2020

😊

During the summer months, Taco Cabana will offer free lunch 🌮 to children 12 and under on weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Children must be present and accompanied by a parent/guardian.