Don Jeter Elementary

Tuesday, August 12th is first day of school for ALL students! 🎉 Doors open at 7:15am and breakfast will be served from 7:15–7:50am.🍎🥞 We can’t wait to see all our amazing students back in the building, ready for a fantastic year! 💛 📌 Please note: Parents will not be able to walk students to class on this day.

Our amazing paraprofessionals have been attending professional development too! 📚✨ We’re so thankful for the hard work and dedication they bring to our campus every single day. 💛

This upcoming Monday is Transition Day for our Pre-K & Kinder students! 💛 Doors open at 7:15 AM — parents can walk your student to class and then join us for our Boo Hoo Breakfast from 7:15–8:00am to celebrate this big milestone (happy tears welcome!).✏️📚 🚍 Friendly reminder: There will be no bus service for Pre-K students from August 11–15.

Teachers have been back to work getting their classrooms ready and learning alongside their peers to make this year the best yet! 📚✨ We can't wait to see you Monday for Transition Day & Tuesday for the First Day! 🐾 #DJEisWildAboutLearning

Meet the Teacher is tomorrow night from 4:30-6pm! 🏫✏️ We can't wait to welcome you onto campus! 😊🎉

Big thanks to Redeemer Church for blessing our staff with breakfast and school supplies! We’re so grateful for your support and partnership. 💛📚

Welcome to the DJE Team! 📣
We’re thrilled to welcome Ms. Valeria Paniagua to Don Jeter Elementary! 🐾✨
Ms. Paniagua is joining our team as part of our support staff, and we’re so excited to have her energy and enthusiasm on campus. Having worked with Alvin ISD as summer help for the past three years, she already knows what it takes to help our Jaguars succeed! 🌟

📬 A message from Ms. Paniagua:
Hello! My name is Valeria Paniagua, and I’m so excited to be part of the DJE team! I recently graduated from high school and will be starting college soon to pursue a degree in Radiology.

I’ve worked with Alvin ISD as summer help for three years, and I’m excited to continue growing with the district and learning new things. I can’t wait to see what this year has to offer for me and to be part of such a welcoming school community.

Please help us give a warm Jaguar welcome to Ms. Paniagua! 💙👏

Welcome to the DJE Team! 📣
We’re thrilled to welcome Ms. Cristina Vazquez to Don Jeter Elementary! 🐾✨
Ms. Vazquez brings creativity, dedication, and a love for learning to our Jaguar family. With a strong background in education and a passion for inspiring students, she is ready to make a positive impact in the classroom! 📚

📬 A message from Ms. Vazquez:
Hello! My name is Cristina Vazquez. I was born in Mexico and grew up in College Station, Texas. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Visualization from Texas A&M University and later completed my Master of Education from Relay Education.

I’m a proud parent to one baby boy and cherish spending quality time with my family. In my free time, I love traveling, camping, hiking, reading, drawing, and running—but I also appreciate sleeping in and enjoying a good brunch!

I’m so excited to join the DJE team and can’t wait for a wonderful year with our Jaguars!

Please help us give a warm Jaguar welcome to Ms. Vazquez! 💙👏

Kicking off the new school year in style! Our amazing staff gathered for convocation and picture day today—ready, smiling, and excited for an incredible year ahead. Here’s to making 2025–2026 the best one yet! 💙📚

Our teachers and staff are back! ✨ We kicked off the school year yesterday by welcoming new team members, collaborating, and preparing for an amazing year ahead. 💛📚 Here’s to learning, growing, and making this our best year yet!

Teachers are soaking up family time and sunshine! ☀️💛👶 Mrs. Vaughn spent her summer snuggling the newest addition, baby Taytum, and watching her big kids gain confidence swimming at the beach, pool, and lake! A season full of love, laughter, and milestones! 🌊💙 #JaguarsOnBreak

Teachers are mixing fun, learning, and family this summer! 🎢📚📸 Ms. Washington kicked off her break at Universal Studios Hollywood with her grandsons, attended the CAMT Math Conference in San Antonio, and wrapped up summer with beautiful family photos!☀️💛 #JaguarsOnBreak

Teachers are soaking up the sun and the wins this summer! 🏖️🏆🇲🇽 Mrs. Palacio cheered on Team Mexico at the Gold Cup (they won! 🎉) and spent a relaxing week at South Padre Island, enjoying the beach and some well-deserved downtime. A peaceful and perfect summer! ☀️😊 #JaguarsOnBreak

🎒✨ Meet the Teacher Night is almost here! Join us on August 7th from 4:30–6:00pm — we can’t wait to see you! If you received a backpack voucher, you can pick it up that night. Can’t make it? No worries — your child will receive it on the first day of school.📚

A huge thank you to Lakewood Church for their generous donation of school supplies for our students and a variety of thoughtful items for our teachers! Your support is helping us start the school year feeling prepared and appreciated. 💙🍎 We’re so grateful for your kindness and continued investment in our campus community!

Teachers are finding sunshine and serenity this summer! ☀️🌊🌴 Mrs. Valdez took a family vacation to Cancún, exploring the beautiful Riviera Maya! A trip filled with relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable memories! 🇲🇽✨ #JaguarsOnBreak

Teachers are dancing through summer and making memories! 🎤🌴💃 Mrs. Boudreaux went to her very first Beyoncé concert (flawless!) and took a family trip to Mexico, full of music, sunshine, and unforgettable fun! 🇲🇽✨🐝 #JaguarsOnBreak

Teachers are cruising through summer in style! 🚢🌴💖 Mrs. Mayberry set sail on a family cruise to Mexico and celebrated her wedding anniversary in the Bahamas! Sunshine, celebration, and special memories all in one trip! 🇲🇽🇧🇸✨ #JaguarsOnBreak

Teachers are finding beauty and balance in the great outdoors! 🌲🛳️🌎 Ms. Buenrostro and her fiancé explored Seattle and Forks, Washington, hiking through nature’s beauty, and even taking a ferry to Canada! A peaceful and unforgettable summer getaway! 🇺🇸🇨🇦 #JaguarsOnBreak

Abi makes reading an adventure every summer! 📖 She just finished Where the Red Fern Grows and brought it to life with her own writing and illustrations! Great job Abigail! ✍️🖍️ #JaguarsOnBreak