Libby Elementary

⏰ Schedule Update for Friday! 🏈 To accommodate early release for the playoff game, our 🍁Fall Festival🍁 times have been adjusted: • 2nd Grade: 8:05 AM–10:20 AM • 3rd Grade: 10:30 AM–12:45 PM 📢 We are still needing Golden Oreos for our snack station! If you’re able to help, please send them to the Libby office. Thank you!

📸 Retake Day is coming!
If your kiddo needs a second shot at fall pictures, mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 19!

🎉 Congrats to this week’s Terrific Ticket winners! Keep up the great choices and positive behavior! ⭐️

Our hearts (and plates!) are full! ❤️🐾 Our staff was spoiled today thanks to our wonderful Libby PALS and Fresh + Fit Meal Planning! 🧀🍓🥨 This gorgeous grazing table made our day. THANK YOU for always taking such good care of us!

🎉Congratulations to our Accelerated Reader drawing winners! Each six weeks, students with the highest AR points and test averages in their classrooms are entered into a drawing for a golden coin and a special trip to the Book Vending Machine! 📚✨

🥫 Get Ready, Libby! Canned Food Drive: November 17–19 🥫
Bring in your canned goods to help Mission Carthage! The 2nd and 3rd grade classes with the most donations will celebrate with a popcorn party. Let’s see who can collect the most! 🍿

✨Staff Spotlight✨
Meet Mrs. Gomez, our 2nd & 3rd Grade Music teacher! 🎶 She’s in her 3rd year at Libby and loves sharing her passion for music and creativity with students each day.

❤️🐾 Libby Bulldog gear alert! We’ve got a few extra hoodies available — first come, first serve! 1 Adult Small – $33 5 Youth Large – $33 each Come by the Libby office and grab yours while they last!

🎉 Congratulations to this week’s Terrific Ticket winners! 🌟

Bulldog Fridays are the best! 🏈📣 Thanks to our Football and Cheer Bulldog Buddies for helping us start this Friday morning! ❤️🐾

2nd and 3rd Grade Home↔ School Connection for Nov. 4-Dec. 18

📚 UIL tryouts wrap-up THIS WEEK! 🎉

🚗💨 Don’t forget! Monday is the last day to enter our Skip the Car Rider Line Raffle! 🎟️ $10 per ticket for a chance to win one of 5 car passes for the 3rd Six Weeks (Nov. 4–Dec. 18). Winners will be drawn Friday, Oct. 31—don’t miss out!

🧡 Kindness looks good on our Bulldogs! 🧡 Today we joined schools across the country to take a stand Together Against Bullying — united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!

🎃✨ Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Libby Elementary! ✨🎃
Let’s wrap up October with some festive fun! Decorate (but don’t carve!) a real pumpkin and enter it into one of three categories: Cutest, Scariest, or Most Unique.

🗓️ Pumpkin drop-off begins Monday, October 27.
🎯 All entries are due by 12:00 NOON on Wednesday, October 29.
🏆 Winners will be announced at the assembly on Friday, October 31 at 2:00 PM.
📌 Pumpkins must be picked up on Friday, October 31 between 3:00 and 4:00 PM.

👉 Important Contest Rules:
✅ No carving – decorations only!
✅ Pumpkins must be real
✅ Keep decorations school-appropriate

🎨 Be sure to label your pumpkin with your name and category. We can’t wait to see your creativity on display!

✨Staff Spotlight✨
We’re thrilled to welcome Mrs. Alexander to our 2nd Grade ELAR team! With 21 years of experience, she brings a love for kids, an adventurous spirit, and lots of positive energy to Libby. ❤️📚

✈️ It’s National School Lunch Week! 🌍
🥟 Our Taste Around the World journey ends in China! Enjoy delicious Dumplings as we wrap up National School Lunch Week!

📚 UIL Tryouts start THIS WEEK! 🎉
We have nearly 100 students trying out for one or more UIL events — how exciting!
Tryouts will be held during the school day, so please remind your child to study at home and be ready to do their best. 🌟

🧡 Save the Date! 🧡
On October 22, 2025, Libby Elementary will join schools across the country to take a stand Together Against Bullying and show we’re United for Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion.

✈️ It’s National School Lunch Week! 🌍
🍕 Buon appetito! We’re wrapping up the week in Italy with Mini Meatball Pizza! A perfect Friday meal!