Jesus A. Kawas Elementary School

We are incredibly proud of our basketball team for remaining undefeated and advancing to the championship game! Let’s come together and show our Dillos our full support! 🏀💚

A special thank you to Coach Alvarado and Coach Morales for their hard work, commitment, and dedication to our students. Congratulations, boys — we are so proud of you all!

Go Dillos! 🏆

Lights, Camera, Appreciation!
We are so excited to announce our two Teacher Appreciation Week winners!
A huge Congratulations to these two amazing educators who will be heading to the theater for some well-deserved relaxation and big-screen magic. We hope you enjoy every second of your movie night!

A massive thank you to Cinemark for their generous donation and for helping us celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teachers.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #Cinemark #ThankATeacher #MovieNight #SchoolCommunity #ExtraordinaryTeachers

📢 Attention Parents!

Online registration for Laredo ISD will take place district-wide this Mon., May 11th, starting at 4 PM at the LISD Performing Arts Complex.

If you have not registered your child yet, we encourage you to join us for assistance with registration.

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎

Celebrating our incredible team at J.A. Kawas Elementary! From Star Wars fun to festive fiestas, this week has been all about honoring the hard work, heart, and dedication our teachers pour into our students every single day.

Big thank you to our CHS Football team for visiting Kawas and reading to our kindergarten students! 📚🏈 Thank you for being amazing role models for our little ones—we appreciate you!

Happy Nurse Appreciation Week to our wonderful nurse, Ms. Bedolla. She is always helping our students and making sure that they are okay. Thank you for all that you do! We appreciate you here at Kawas Elementary.

We would like to keep all parents and families informed about upcoming events and important dates at our school. Please take a moment to review the school calendar regularly to stay updated on activities, celebrations, and important deadlines. Staying informed helps ensure your child doesn’t miss out on any exciting opportunities!

If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact the school office. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child’s education!


Nos gustaría mantener a todos los padres y familias informados sobre los próximos eventos y fechas importantes en nuestra escuela. Por favor, tómese un momento para revisar regularmente el calendario escolar para mantenerse al tanto de actividades, celebraciones y fechas importantes. ¡Mantenerse informado ayuda a asegurar que su hijo(a) no se pierda ninguna oportunidad emocionante!

Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita más información, no dude en comunicarse con la oficina de la escuela. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y participación en la educación de su hijo(a)!

🏀 Kawas Basketball Team is Playoff Bound! 🎉
Our Kawas basketball team is on their way to the playoffs.

📅 Next Game: May 8th
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 4500 Santa Maria Rd – NW BCG Club

Come out & show your support as our team fights for the win. Go Kawas! 🏀🔥

A Big shoutout to STARBUCKS for treating our teachers at Kawas Elem to their delicious coffee during Teacher Appreciation Week! ☕💚

We truly appreciate your support & generosity—thank you for making our team feel special!

It went perfectly with our Krispy Kreme donuts! 🍩

We would like to take a moment to say thank you to our incredible bus driver and monitor for everything you do each day. Your dedication, patience, and care ensure that our students travel safely to and from school, and your kindness helps create a positive start and end to their day.  Thank you for going above and beyond. We are so grateful for you!

Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and we’re so excited to celebrate all the amazing educators who make a difference every single day! 🍎✨ We’d love to see everyone join in on the fun and participate in our daily activities—let’s show our school spirit all week long! Each day is a new opportunity to bring smiles, appreciation, and positive energy to our campus. 💛 We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and enthusiasm—let’s make this week extra special for our teachers! ¡Ya llegó la Semana de Apreciación a los Maestros y estamos muy emocionados de celebrar a todos los increíbles maestros que hacen la diferencia cada día! 🍎✨ Nos encantaría ver a todos participar en nuestras actividades diarias—¡demostremos nuestro espíritu escolar durante toda la semana! Cada día es una nueva oportunidad para compartir sonrisas, agradecimiento y energía positiva en nuestra escuela. 💛 ¡No podemos esperar a ver la creatividad y entusiasmo de todos—hagamos de esta semana algo muy especial para nuestros maestros! 🙌

Get ready—Esports Extreme Tournament is here! 🎮🔥 Our Dillo Draft crew is revved up, locked in, and ready to race to victory! 🏁🚀 Let’s go, team! 💥

Behind every great school is an even greater leader. 🍎 Today is National Principals Day, and we are shouting it from the rooftops for our very own at Kawas Elementary!

From early morning duties to late-night planning, Mrs. Rodriguez leads our Hive with heart, grace, and an unwavering commitment to our students. Thank you for making Kawas a place where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow.

We appreciate you today and every day! 🧡

Big achievement for one of our brightest young mathematicians! 🎉 Hannah, a 2nd grader from Mrs. Perez’s class, scored in the top 2% in math nationwide and earned access to exclusive national-level math resources. What an incredible accomplishment! We are so proud of you, Hannah—keep shining and inspiring us all! ✨

Attendance Challenge 🎉
Stay committed and show up every day! Students who have perfect attendance from April 29th through May 13th will earn a delicious reward — a Raspa with Ice Cream treat! 🍧🍦

Let’s make every day count!

Congratulations to Kawas Golden Apple nominee, Nelly P. Toledo! She has shown unwavering dedication & works tirelessly to support our students, faculty, & staff. She is always seeking ways to make a positive impact & strengthen our school community. Congratulations, Mrs. Toledo!

💜 Relay for Life – Kawas Mighty Armadillos 💜

Hello everyone! 🎉
Relay for Life is THIS Friday, and we’d love your support! Come out and help us raise funds for the American Cancer Society while enjoying some tasty treats like 🌽 corn in a cup and 🍧 bolis.

🕕 Friday, April 24, 2026
📍 SAC (Student Activity Center)
⏰ 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

💖 Make a difference!
Join us, walk the track, donate, or simply stop by and support our team. Every little bit helps in the fight against cancer.

👉 https://mobileacs.org/isQ0Im

✨ Together, we fight back against cancer. Thank you for your support! 💜

💜 Relevo por la Vida – Kawas Mighty Armadillos 💜

¡Hola a todos! 🎉
¡Relevo por la Vida es ESTE viernes! Nos encantaría contar con su apoyo. Vengan y ayúdennos a recaudar fondos para la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer mientras disfrutan de deliciosos antojitos como 🌽 elote en vaso y 🍧 bolis.

🕕 Viernes, 24 de abril de 2026
📍 SAC (Centro de Actividades Estudiantiles)
⏰ 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

💖 ¡Haz la diferencia!
Únete, camina en la pista, dona o simplemente pasa a apoyarnos. Cada granito de ayuda cuenta en la lucha contra el cáncer.

👉 https://mobileacs.org/isQ0Im

✨ Juntos luchamos contra el cáncer. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! 💜

🌻 Save the Date, Parents! 🌻 Strong hearts, confident voices—let’s raise tomorrow’s leaders together! 💛 Join us for our Social Emotional Learning Session with our dear friend, Mrs. Patricia Valenzuela, where we’ll explore how to encourage initiative and help our children find their voice with confidence. 🗓 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 💻 Join us online via Google Meet

Please save the dates :)

Join us today for our final Report Card Night!
🕓 Time: 4:00–6:00 PM

Meet with your child’s teacher, review their progress, and stay connected to their success.

Haven’t registered yet?
Scan the QR code and register now—we’ll also have staff available to help you on-site!

We look forward to seeing you there!