From the Principal: Dear Parents:

It is October! How time flies. For that reason, it is necessary that you talk to your daughter/son about the importance of attending and arriving on time to class every day. Attending class is the foundation of learning. Hard work and discipline always pay off. During this month, we will have different activities of interest to students and parents. Please refer to our newsletter, flyers, and messenger calls, so you can be informed. Communication is key! If you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you so much for your continued support.

Respectfully, Jose Iznaola Proud Principal of Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School “The Pride of South Laredo”

Estimados padres de Familia: Ya es Octubre! Como pasa el tiempo. Por esta razón, es necesario que hablen con sus hijos acerca de la importancia de asistir y llegar a tiempo a sus clases todos los días. La asistencia es el cimiento de el aprendizaje. El trabajo arduo y la disciplina siempre serán recompensados. Durante este mes tendremos diferentes actividades de interés para nuestros estudiantes y padres de familia. Por favor consulten nuestra Carta Mensual, los volantes que distribuimos, y las llamadas de nuestro sistema automatizado para que estén bien informados. La comunicación es muy importante! Si necesitan algo, no duden en contactarnos. Muchísimas gracias por su apoyo. Respetuosamente,

Jose Iznaola Orgulloso Director de la Preparatoria Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa “El Orgullo del Sur de Laredo”

Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School is a Texas Education Agency Recognized Campus

with two (2) distinctions: Science and Comparative Closing the Gaps.

Congratulations to the Faculty, Staff and Students of Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School for a job Well Done!!

2600 Zacatecas St. Laredo, Texas Phone: (956) 273-6800 Fax: 273-7095

Upcoming Events

Oct. 1 Seniors Mandatory Parent Meeting 5:30PM

Oct. 2 Freshmen Mandatory Parent Meeting 5:30PM

Oct. 8 Juniors Mandatory Parent Meeting 5:30PM Oct. 9 Family Reading Night

5:00PM-7:00PM

Oct. 10 Sophomores Mandatory

Parent Meeting 5:30PM

Oct. 14 District Holiday No classes

Oct. 16

Parent Training/Meeting Benavides Boys & Girls Club 10am

Youth of the Month @United South 10:30AM

Report Card Night 4:30PM - 6:30PM

Financial Aid Night @ Library 5:30-7:30PM

Oct. 22 TORO PARENT CHATS Drug Prevention 9am

Oct. 23 Flu Vaccine Clinic 8:30am –11:30am 1:00pm –3:30pm (TENTATIVE)

Oct. 28

Parent Meeting The Dangers of Drug use & Vaping 5:30PM @ Library

Dates subject to change

Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School

The Pride of South Laredo

“TORO PARENT CHATS” JUNTA PARA PADRES DE FAMILIA

Tuesday/ martes, October 22, 2019

9:00am

Topic:

Drug Prevention

No classes Monday, October 14th District Holiday (Columbus Day)

Be Well Informed… News that matter to you

Report Card Night Noche de Calificaciones

1st Nine Weeks Primeras Nueve Semanas

Esperamos verlos en este importante evento

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, October 16, 2019

miercoles, 16 de octubre del 2019 4:30PM– 6:30PM

at the Montemayor Gym

MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS

Please make plans to attend these important meetings.

We look forward to seeing you

SENIORS Parents Tuesday, October 1, 2019

5:30PM @ Library

FRESHMEN Parents Wednesday, October 2, 2019

5:30PM @ Library

SOPHOMORE Parents Thursday, October 10, 2019

5:30PM @ Library

JUNIOR Parents Tuesday, October 8, 2019

5:30PM @ Library

Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa HS Library will be hosting its 9th annual Family Literacy/Reading Night

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

We hope you will join us for this Magical Event. for further information please contact - Patricia R. Sosa, Librarian

(956)273-6880 or psosa111@laredoisd.org

“There is no age limit to reading because Reading Is Magical!”

TORO BAND NEWS

Congratulations and Thank You to the following Parent Volunteers for accepting to be part of the

Toro Band Booster Club.

President - Herman E. Hattem Vice President - Ana M. Cadenas Secretary - Irma Ramirez Treasurer - Belen Hattem

Good Luck on October 19th and the 26th with UIL Region and Area Marching Contests.

Join us on Saturday, October 5th for the United ISD Marching Band Festival at the SAC.

Library Club 2019-2020

Officers

Congratulations to the following students:

President - Natalya Ramirez Vice President - Brenda Briones Secretary - Jasmine Torres Treasurer - Manuel Miranda

Librarian– Ms. Patricia R. Sosa Library Clerk - Ms. Kelly Cisneros

Library Clerk - Mr. Jesus Ballesteros

READING IS MAGICAL!!

Malleable

Mal-lea-ble adjective

Able to be hammered or

pressed permanently out of

shape without breaking or cracking

Knowledge gives you power by making you less malleable to negative influences.

Secondary SAT Word of the Week

SAVE THE DATE Marque su Calendario

Family Education Workshop & Community Resource Fair

Saturday, November 9, 2019 sabado, 9 de noviembre del 2019

9:00am -11:30am Lamar Middle School 1818 Arkansas Ave.

Nurse’s Health Corner

Cigarroa High School FLU VACCINE CLINIC

October 23, 2019 ~ New Gym

8:30am –11:30am 1:00pm – 3:30pm

If blue consent form was signed at time of registration in August, parent does not need to be present during flu clinic. If you didn’t sign up your

child, and would like them to receive the flu shot, you may come by that day during those hours to sign the

consent form. Thank you,

Iris R. Herrera, RN

School Nurse

The Toros World of Sports

It is the policy of the Laredo Independent School District not to discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, religion or age in programs admissions as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Laredo por ley prohíbe la discriminación en función de raza, color de la piel, ciudadanía, discapacidades, religión o edad en programas de admisiones a petición del Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, en su forma enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972; la Ley de Discriminación por Edad de 1975, según enmendada; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada”

Asistencia Entendemos que algunas veces su hijo(a) se puede enfermar y que otras circunstancias pueden suceder. Por favor informe a la escuela inmediatamente si algo así pasa, hablando al número de asistencia: 956-273-6825 o al 956-273-6897. Inmediatamente después al

regresar a la escuela su hijo(a) necesita traer una excusa del doctor o una nota de los padres explicando la falta de su hijo(a). RECUERDA: Cada día que su hijo(a) viene a la escuela es un día de aprendizaje. No permita que su hijo(a) falte a la escuela ya que se perderá de información y experiencias muy valiosas. LA ASISTENCIA IMPORTA: Es Importante. Es tu Futuro. Y es la Ley!

Attendance We understand that sometimes your son/daughter will become ill or other circumstances may arise, Please inform the campus by calling the Attendance Office At 273-6825 or 273-6897. Upon returning to campus the next day, your son/daughter

needs to bring a doctor’s excuse or a parent note explaining why your son/daughter was absent. Remember: Every day your son/daughter comes to school is a day of learning, so don’t let your son/daughter miss out on valuable learning experiences.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS: It’s Important It’s Your Future and It’s the Law!

Congratulations ¡Felicidades!

2019 Laredo ISD PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Elementary, Middle and High School

Juanangel Vela SENIOR

YOU MAKE US TORO PROUD!!

Congratulations ¡Felicidades!

Zoe Landa

Border Patrol Youth of the Month for

September

YOU MAKE US TORO PROUD!!

A Big Congratulations!

to Pablo Salazar and Alex Guzman!

They were named KING of the Mountain for their

Awesome Play!! during Week #3 of the high school football

season by KGNS TV

Way to go Pablo and Alex!

THE PRIDE OF SOUTH LAREDO!

Counselors Corner Next stop… College

October is here and this is a huge milestone for seniors that are college bound. The FAFSA

(Free Application for Federal Student Aid ) Is a necessary component for colleges and

scholarships. www.fafsa.ed.gov Parents are encouraged to get first hand information about your

FAFSA, how to plan ahead, deadlines, and what to expect. For any questions or concerns

CHS will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on October 16th from

5:30pm - 7:30pm @ the Library