Libby Elementary

📢 REMINDER, LIBBY FAMILIES! Don’t forget about our new school meal prices! 🍎🥐 🍳 Breakfast: $2.00 🍽️ Lunch: $2.25 🖊️ Families can still apply for Free & Reduced Price Meals at any time during the school year. Only one application per household is needed each school year. https://www.mealappnow.com/manctg/splash.php 💻 Be sure to create your Pay Schools Central account to easily check your student’s meal account balance, receive low-balance notifications, and add funds when needed! https://payschoolscentral.com/

2nd and 3rd Grade Home↔ School Connection for Aug. 12-Sep. 18

📌We want to make sure our Libby families have the information they need throughout the school year. Take a look, save these graphics, and keep them handy for when you need a quick reminder!

As we wrap up Week 1, we want to take a moment to give a few special shout-outs to some of our amazing community partners who helped make this first week extra special for our teachers and staff! ❤️🐾 🌟Lazy K Clothing Co. - THANK YOU for treating our teachers and staff to drinks from Bites & Brew! It was such a thoughtful way to help keep everyone going during a busy first week. 🌟Lipsey Family - THANK YOU for providing a delicious Milano's lunch! What a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for the people who pour so much into our students each day. 🌟 Chicken Express - THANK YOU for donating your famous tea to accompany our lunch! It was the perfect addition and definitely appreciated by everyone! We are so grateful for the continued love and support our school receives from our community. It truly takes a village, and we are blessed to have such amazing partners in ours! ❤️🖤🤍 Thank you for helping make Week 1 a great one! 🐾

As our teachers and staff prepare for another exciting school year, we are especially thankful for the community partners who help take care of the people who take care of our students! ❤️ Thank you to Hill Family Chiropractic, Carthage ISD’s Texas Classroom Teachers Association, and the Carthage ISD Education Foundation for providing gifts, snacks, and sweet treats for our staff. Your generosity means so much! 🍎❤️

We’re so thankful for community partners who love on our staff! 🍩 Thank you to Ms. Vivian Lewis and CASA of Harrison County for treating our teachers to delicious donuts this morning. We truly appreciate your kindness and support! ❤️

📢 Reminder, Libby Families! 🐾 We can’t wait to welcome our Bulldogs at Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, August 11, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM! ❤️🖤 Before you arrive, please make sure your student’s required online and paper registration have been completed. Registration will NOT be available during Meet the Teacher. Completing registration ahead of time will help the event run smoothly for everyone. We look forward to seeing everyone, meeting our new and returning Bulldogs, and kicking off an amazing school year! 📚✨

Fueled by Swirl and Swig and ready for another great year! 😄 Thank you, Libby PALS, for the delicious treat and for always going above and beyond to make our staff feel appreciated. We couldn’t ask for a better group of supporters. Here’s to an amazing school year! ❤️🖤🐾

✨ We are beyond thankful for the support of Card My Yard, Peppermint Fence, J&H Plumbing, Southern Co., M4 Water Solutions, and A+ Genetics! Thank you for helping make sure our Libby Elementary teachers and staff are stocked with drinks and treats as they head back to school. Your kindness is a wonderful reminder that our educators are supported by an amazing community. ❤️🍎

📚 Registration Days Are Almost Here! 🎉 The countdown is on! Join us for in-person registration on: 🗓️ Tuesday, July 28 🗓️ Wednesday, July 29 🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: 3rd Grade Computer Lab ➡️ Please enter through the side doors from the teacher parking lot. 💻 Online registration is OPEN NOW through the Parent Portal! If you haven't completed it yet, you may also complete your online registration during our in-person registration days, and staff will be available to assist you if needed. Before you receive your child's teacher/class placement information, BOTH of the following must be completed: ✅ Online registration through Parent Portal ✅ Paper registration forms We look forward to seeing our Bulldog families and getting ready for another amazing school year! 🐾

🍎 More Than a Meal. More Opportunities for Your Student. Completing the Free & Reduced Meal Application can benefit your family today while opening doors for your student in the future. Families who qualify may receive: • Free or reduced-price school meals • Reduced fees for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams • College application fee waivers at many colleges and universities • Increased access to financial aid and scholarship opportunities Who should complete an application? ✔️ Families new to Carthage ISD ✔️ Families with students changing campuses for the upcoming school year ✔️ Any family who believes they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals The application is quick, secure, and confidential, and only one application is needed per household each school year. Families are encouraged to complete the application before the start of school so benefits are in place as early as possible. To apply, visit http://www.carthageisd.org and select Parents → Free & Reduced Meal Application. A few minutes today can make a difference for your family now and create opportunities for your student’s future.

📊 STAAR Scores Are Available! Parents have two convenient ways to access their student’s STAAR results: Option 1: Through the Carthage ISD Parent Portal ✅ Log in to Parent Portal ✅ Select your student ✅ Click the green Texas Assessment button under Published Grades ✅ View results in the Texas Assessment Family Portal Option 2: Through the Texas Assessment Family Portal ✅ Visit https://www.texasassessment.gov/ ✅ Enter your student’s Unique Access Code (UAC), date of birth, and legal first name ✅ If you do not know the UAC, you can look it up using your student’s Social Security Number, date of birth, and legal first name Detailed instructions, helpful guides, and direct links for both access methods are available on the Carthage ISD website at www.carthageisd.org. Simply click Parents on the black menu bar and open the “Parent Access to STAAR Scores” section. If you need assistance accessing your student’s scores, please contact your child’s campus. 📚🐾

☀️🏝️ Summer is here! 🏝️☀️ If you need assistance this summer, we’re here to help during our posted office hours. 🌴😎☀️

Can’t make today’s Title I Parent Meeting at 2:00 PM? No problem! 😊

We will offer another opportunity to attend on:

🗓 Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 Libby Collab Lab

We would love for you to join us!

📢 Join us for our Spring Title I Parent Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Libby Collab Lab! We look forward to sharing important information and connecting with our amazing parents and families. We hope to see you there! 🐾❤️

🚨 Nurse Deason’s End-of-Year Reminder 💊 For student safety, medications must be picked up by a parent or guardian. 📅 Any medications not picked up by the last day of school will be discarded. ☀️ We are unable to store medications at school during the summer months. Thank you for helping us finish the school year safely!

❤️🍧 Thank you to Carthage Sonic Drive-In for supporting our Libby Elementary readers this school year! As one of our A.R. Prize sponsors, your free slush coupons helped reward and encourage over 250 students. Seeing their excitement each time they earned a coupon made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your generosity and support! 📚✨

🎉🏆 Libby Awards Assemblies are coming up! 🏆🎉

We are excited to celebrate our amazing students and all of their hard work this year! ❤️ Parents and families are welcome to attend.

📅 May 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2nd Grade
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3rd Grade
📍 Libby Cafeteria

We look forward to celebrating our students together! ✨

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨
This week we’re celebrating Natalie Brewster, one of our amazing 2nd grade teachers! After 21 years at Libby, her dedication, heart, and love for students have made a lasting impact on so many. We are so thankful for all she has poured into our campus over the years! ❤️