Campus Information
Year Open:
School Mascot: Panthers
School colors: Navy Blue, Gold
Mission Statement: JB Passmore ES will provide engaging and challenging learning experiences, so that every day, every Panther will grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
I hope you’ve all had a Pawsome summer and are ready for an exciting 2026–2027 school year! Our teachers and staff have been enjoying some well-deserved summer time while also working hard behind the scenes, preparing classrooms, planning with their teams, and participating in professional learning to make this an incredible year for our Panthers. We are so excited to welcome our students and families back to Passmore Elementary!
🐾 Growing Together This Year
This summer, our Campus Leadership Team worked collaboratively to develop data-driven goals for our Campus Improvement Plan. Our goals reflect our belief in the power of a Growth Mindset, with a strong focus on student growth in reading, math, science, and daily attendance.
Our staff is committed to helping every Panther grow, but student success is truly a team effort. Families can help us from home by:
📚 Encouraging your child to read at least 20 minutes each day
➗ Practicing age-appropriate math facts regularly
🧠 Reinforcing respectful behavior and school expectations
⏰ Ensuring your child arrives at school on time and ready to learn each day
📊 MAP Testing & Student Growth
In the coming weeks, students in grades K–5 will participate in beginning-of-year MAP testing in reading and math (English/Spanish). This baseline data helps teachers identify individual strengths and learning needs so we can provide targeted support, close learning gaps, and offer opportunities for enrichment.
MAP will be administered three times this year, beginning, middle, and end of year, allowing us to monitor student growth and adjust instruction throughout the year. Teachers will share your child’s data and progress with you, and families are always welcome to reach out with questions.
🛡️ Keeping Our Panthers Safe
The safety and security of our students and staff remains a top priority at Passmore Elementary. Throughout the year, students and staff will participate in required safety drills, including fire and lockdown drills, so everyone understands how to respond appropriately during an emergency.
Within the first few weeks of school, our Panthers will participate in a fire drill and lockdown drill. Our district police officer will be on campus during the practice lockdown to assist and ensure classrooms and exterior doors are properly secured.
Our teachers will carefully walk students through the process in an age-appropriate and reassuring way so they understand what to do and feel safe and prepared. Following our practice drill, we will conduct our first official lockdown drill in the weeks that follow. Further down this newsletter is an age-appropriate YouTube Read Aloud that families may use at home to help younger Panthers understand lockdown procedures in a gentle and supportive way. Families can learn more about district safety procedures by visiting the NISD Safety Website.
🏫 Visiting Passmore
To help us maintain a safe and secure campus, please review these important procedures:
🔹 Before School
Students and families may wait in the cafeteria for breakfast, or students may report to the playground for morning recess.
After the first day of school, parents/guardians will not be permitted in campus hallways before school. Passmore staff will be available to help students arrive to their classrooms.
Parents/guardians will be asked to exit the building promptly at 7:40 a.m. each day so the campus can be secured for the academic day.
🔹 During the School Day
Beginning at 7:45 a.m., all visitors must enter through the security lobby and check in at the front office.
Fast Passes will no longer be available.
A valid physical photo ID is required and will be scanned through our Raptor system before a visitor badge is issued. Photos of IDs will not be accepted.
Visitor badges must remain visible at all times while on campus.
🔹 Breakfast & Lunch Visitors
Families joining their child for breakfast or lunch will dine in a designated area of the cafeteria.
Lunch visits are limited to your child only. Student friends or additional peers will not be permitted to join.
🤝 Volunteer With Us!
We love having our Panther families involved at Passmore! All volunteers must complete an annual NISD background check, including anyone planning to volunteer on campus or to chaperone during field trips.
Because the beginning of the school year brings a high volume of applications, processing may take additional time. We encourage families to complete the background check as early as possible.
💙 Join Our Passmore PTA!
We encourage all of our families to join the Passmore PTA this year! Membership is only $8, and your support helps strengthen programs and opportunities for our students, staff, and campus.
Our PTA Executive Board is made up of dedicated volunteers committed to making Passmore an even better place for every Panther. Our first PTA meeting will be held during Parent Orientation Night on September 1. We hope to see you there!
🌟 Our Commitment to Every Panther
As a Professional Learning Community, our staff is committed to working collaboratively with families and all stakeholders to ensure every student receives:
✔️ High-quality daily instruction
✔️ Engaging and meaningful learning experiences
✔️ The social and emotional support needed to thrive
✔️ Opportunities to grow and achieve academic success
📣 Staying Connected
The Passmore Panther Paw Prints family newsletter will be shared bi-weekly through ClassDojo, our primary campus platform for family communication. School Messenger will continue to serve as the district’s official platform for emergency alerts, mass notifications, and important administrative announcements. Please make sure your contact information is current so you don’t miss important updates. If you need to update your information, please contact our Attendance Secretary, Mrs. Villanueva, at 210-397-0500.
⏰ School Day Reminder
🐾 School begins: 7:45 a.m.
🐾 Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.
🐾 Students arriving after 7:45 a.m. will be marked tardy
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💙 Welcome to Passmore!
I’m truly excited about the year ahead and look forward to getting to know our students and families. If you see me or our Associate Principal, Mrs. Saloman, around campus, please stop and introduce yourself, we would love to connect with you!
Here’s to a Pawsome 2026–2027 school year! We’re ready to make this year #MissionPossible! 🐾💙💛✨
Principal Bueno
The Associate Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator. They can be reached by email at elleana.soloman@nisd.net or by phone at 210-307-0514.
I am excited to be the joining the Passmore team as Associate Principal.
I began my career in Northside in 1996 and have had the opportunity to work at many wonderful campuses. During my time in NISD, I was an instructional assistant at Carlos Coon, Adams Hill and Leon Valley, I taught 2nd and 4th grade and Raba and Burke, served as a campus science specialist, and worked at the district level in the elementary curriculum and instruction department. While working at central office, I realized how much I missed working directly with students and teachers, so I decided to return to a campus as an administrator. I spent one year as an admin intern at Mead ES before moving to Valley Hi as the Associate Principal. I am elated to join the Panther family and I am looking forward to being part of this wonderful community!
I am a San Antonio native. I am married and we have one daughter who attends a Northside middle school. During our free time, we love to spend time at the pool or beach, visit our family in Iowa, and travel to new places.
I believe that students learn best when they feel safe and loved, so my goal is to help provide a loving environment for our students and families. I am here to support you, so please reach out if you ever have questions or suggestions.