Principal News
January 23, 2025
Principal Message
Spring parent-teacher conferences will be held February 3rd-23rd. These meetings are designated for students whose teachers feel a meeting is necessary to support their learning this second semester. Your child's teacher will contact you if he/she feels a meeting is necessary.
Additionally, if you desire a conference, simply reach out to your child's teacher to place you on the schedule.
As always, we appreciate your partnership throughout the year.
ASE students will Learn...Inspire...and Lead...We are ASE!
Teacher of the Year
Named as finalists this year were also Fawzia Elsaadi, CLASS teacher, and Joyce Blackshire, 2nd grade teacher.
All of these women help to shape ASE to be one of the best campuses in FBISD. We are proud of all 3 of them and thank them for their efforts and contributions.
January Profile of a Graduate
A Fort Bend ISD Graduate has a rigorous academic foundation, strong character, and is:
· Equipped with Skills for Life
· Servant Leader
· Effective Communicator
· Critical Thinker
· Compassionate Citizen
· Collaborative Team Member
· Life-long Learner
We congratulate the following staff and students as our January POG winners.
Ameya Routhu & Lucas Zheng
Ms. Tom, Kindergarten
Vivian Ashcheulova & Shane Sultanali
Ms. Roosma, 1st grade
Kiara Lapsia & Jace Veliyathu
Ms. Toy-Ng, 2nd grade
Rachel Li & Pax Keppeler
Ms. Lim, 3rd grade
Aleksandra Ashcheulova & Roman Hayes
Ms. Serle, 4th grade
Sophia Kuo & Zimo Teng
Ms. Lauer, 5th grade
Staff winners: Ms. Cervantes, STEM & Ms. Tom, Kindergarten
School Fundraiser
APEX starts the 27th, with our student kick-off ceremony on the 28th. Please read the attached newsletter for more information. We truly appreciate your generosity.
Students are encouraged to wear orange and blue on the 28th.
PAWS on SCIENCE
Paws on Science is returning to ASE for 2025! Please sign up to help with this instructional event. We truly appreciate your support.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A9AF2AA4FAC61-48393901-copy
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A9AF2AA4FAC61-48358302-prep
Valentine's Parties
Our Valentine's parties will occur in February.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
As a reminder, students are not permitted to be taken out of school early on these celebration days. We thank you for your cooperation.
Party times on February 12th:
KINDERGARTEN: 11:05 AM - 11:50 AM
FIRST GRADE: 11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
SECOND GRADE: 12:10 PM - 12:55 PM
THIRD GRADE: 12:40 PM - 1:25 PM
FOURTH GRADE: 1:10 PM - 1:55 PM
SAILS AND ABC: 1:15 PM - 1:55 PM
5th grade will have their party on February 13th from 10:30-11:15 AM.
Spring Pictures
Spring pictures will occur on February 19th. Please see the attached flyers for more information about ordering pictures.
101 Day of School
Please encourage your child to dress Dalmatian style on the 101st day of school. We are ASE!
VIPS
Nathan Rife and Erica Kim are the VIPS of the Month for December!
Nathan Rife is the Dads Club Chair and a 5th grade room rep. In December, he helped with traffic control during all of the class parties, hosted a Dad’s Night, picked up 65 pizzas and volunteered at school as a Watch Dogs Dad!
Erica Kim is the 5th grade lead. She has spent countless hours with admin and room reps to help plan and organize all of the 5th grade events, including the 5th grade NYE party! If there is a sign up, she is always one of the first to volunteer.
Thank you Nathan and Erica for all of your hard work and your willingness to step up whenever help is needed!
Federal Report Card for ASE
We are sharing this information about the district and our campus as part of our obligations under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).
Federal Report Cards for the state, the district, and each of the district’s campuses are now available on the district’s website at this link: https://www.fortbendisd.com/ASE or are also available on the Texas Education Agency’s website at: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/federal-report-cards.
Should you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
FBISD Board of Trustees
We would like to extend our appreciation to the FBISD Board of Trustees this month of January. They are working to making our district the very best for all stakeholders. We are grateful for their efforts and acknowledge all the time they invest in Fortbend.
Late Arrivals
Our instructional day begins at 8:05 a.m. Students arriving after 8:05 a.m. are considered and marked Tardy in Skyward. We ask that you plan for an on-time arrival with your child each day.
As a reminder, Parent Drive is busiest between 7:45-8:05 a.m. so leaving a few minutes earlier can make an impact on your child's entry into the school building. School doors open, for your convenience, at 7:30 a.m.
Yearly Attendance
We ended 2024 with an overall attendance rate of 97.04%. Our goal is 97% so we are pleased to see that we indeed exceeded our expectation.
We thank you for your efforts to have your children to school every day if not ill.
Student ID Badges
All students are required to wear their ID badges every day. These badges are used in the library, on and off the bus and at lunch.
If your child has misplaced their badge, please allow them 3 days to look for it. Please help them check their backpack, jacket pockets, room, car, house etc. After 3 days if you still have not found it, we will print a new badge. The rst reprint is free. Any badge printed after that will be a $5 charge. Parents will be billed through Skyward and pay through RevTrak if a badge is lost more than once.
We thank you for your assistance in making sure your child has his/her ID badge, as we begin the new year.
5th Grade Parents
Here are some upcoming dates that pertain to our 5th graders who will graduate in May.
More information will come from your child's teacher.
- Parent Night: Monday -January 27th, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Commons at Fort Settlement
- Middle School Campus Visit: Thursday, February 6th, 2025 9:00-11:15 a.m.
- Course Selection window: January 27- February 14, 2025
SEPAC
FBISD’s ASE Special Education Parent Advisory Committee presents “Let’s Talk”, a monthly series to encourage conversations with your child about special needs and disability awareness.
January is National Braille Awareness Month. Its goal is to raise awareness for the importance of braille for the blind or visually impaired. Braille is not a language, but rather a tactile code. At dinner ask your student, “Besides braille, what are some modern technologies that have helped the blind or visually impaired communicate?”
Spring Testing Dates
Attention all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade parents!
Here are our upcoming testing dates for your child.
Tests this spring include Interim tests ( district practice assessments) and STAAR ( state assessments).
Should you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.
February
3rd- 3rd grade Reading Interim
4th- 4th grade Reading Interim
5th- 5th grade Reading Interim
6th- 3rd-5th Writing ECR Interim
25th- 5th grade Science Interim
March
4th- 3rd grade Math Interim
5th- 4th grade Math Interim
6th- 5th grade Math Interim
April
14th- 3rd grade Reading STAAR
15th- 4th grade Reading STAAR
16th- 5th grade Reading STAAR
23rd- 5th grade Science STAAR
28th- 3rd grade Math STAAR
29th- 4th grade Math STAAR
30th- 5th grade Math STAAR
January Birthdays
We would like to wish the following staff members a very happy January birthday!
Success Zone
Please see the following information if interested in Success Zone classes for the spring semester.
Run for ASE
Students! Do you think you’re faster than your teacher? You can prove your speed at the Simon 5k on February 2, 2025. You can challenge the following teachers: Mrs. Whisonant, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Edwards, Ms. Newton and Mrs. Elsaadi!
If your official race time is faster than the teacher you challenged, you will get the opportunity to pie them on a set date at school.
Look for more teachers to be added to the challenge soon! Help ASE win the fittest school challenge for 2025!
The USA Fit Marathon, Shottenkirk Kia Half Marathon, and Simon Spine Family
Friendly 5K are ready to "Kick Off" their 17th annual event on February 2,
2025. The event benefits the Fort Bend Education Foundation. Are you part of
the "Fittest" school in town?
The school with the most participants (combined
from all 3 events) will win the right to display our Fittest School Traveling
Trophy for the next year and $250.00 in PE equipment. There are 2nd and 3rd
place cash prizes as well. 2024 Fittest School winner was Jan Schiff
Elementary - but Sullivan was a very close 2nd place. Students, staff, family
members, and friends all count as team members - as long as they register and
choose Sullivan as their team.
Please see the new attachment below.
Film Festival
The submission window for the 10th annual FBISD Film Fest Competition is now open! The Fort Bend ISD Film Festival Competition is an annual enrichment opportunity which celebrates and showcases the creative talents of our students, fostering a passion of storytelling through a variety of digital media, including video and photography. Elementary and Secondary students may compete by submitting their original work no later than 4 PM on Friday, January 24, 2025. The top submissions in each category will be recognized at the Film Fest Awards Night on Thursday, February 27, 2025. A full list of categories and rules can be located on the FBISD Film Fest Website at https://www.fortbendisd.com/filmfest.
Resource Officer Day
Science Fair
The Elementary Science and Engineering Fair is an opt-in activity that supplements the regular curriculum of classroom instruction. The classroom teacher will need to approve student projects to ensure they are consistent with the interests of the school community. The purpose of the elementary science and engineering fair in Fort Bend ISD is to encourage students' interest in science and engineering, to develop their inquiry and investigation skills, and to provide opportunities for children to enhance STEM skills.
Please see the information below and reach out to your child's Science teacher with any questions.
Watch Dog Dads
WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is a family and community engagement educational initiative. At ASE our WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteers on campus have the opportunity to lead our students by example in a positive way.
WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteer option for ASE:
Volunteer most dates Monday - Friday (excluding half days, STAAR Testing days, and during school wide events)
Morning Car Greeter:
Between the times of 7:30 - 8:05 in the mornings out front greeting our students as they arrive to campus by opening car doors.
Outdoor Recess:
Daily during grade level recess times. Volunteers can monitor and participate in student recess games.
Cafeteria Lunch:
Daily during grade level lunch times in the cafeteria. Monitor students walk around and assist teachers and help with dismissal of tables.
Here is the Spring Sign-Up link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DACA92FA5FF2-51173609-watch
Counselor Corner
Every child has the potential to thrive, but staying motivated can sometimes be a struggle. By creating a supportive environment and nurturing their confidence, parents can inspire their children to embrace challenges and enjoy the learning journey.
January 20-24
Teaching your child independence is another powerful way to build motivation. Encourage them to take responsibility for their tasks and give them space to solve problems before stepping in. Tools like checklists or visual aids can help them stay on track. You can also inspire them by modeling motivation yourself. Share your own goals and the challenges you’ve faced, showing them that perseverance leads to success.
SciNow Event
SciNow's annual Math & Science Night will be at Dulles High School on February 7th, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. All are welcome to attend this exciting event with your child if time permits.
GT News
Here is the latest GT information from FBISD for parents.
https://secure.smore.com/n/gbpxk
If you have any general questions regarding GT in FBISD, please email them to GTFBISD@fortbendisd.gov
Writing Challenge
Pieces submitted will be displayed on our Writing Challenge hallway bulletin board, along with recognition in this Smore. Creativity is encouraged and grammatical errors are forgiven!
Please see the January Writing Challenge attached below.
January Submissions:
4th grade: Ava Momin
4th grade: Aanshi Sheth
4th grade: Audrey Lai
3rd grade: Natasha Laiduc
3rd grade: Aavya Sethi
3rd grade: Deetya Ethiraj
3rd grade: Aria Khanani
3rd grade: Alyza Jose
3rd grade: Sahara John
2nd grade: Ruhi Gandhi
2nd grade: Aanya Shrivastava
2nd grade: Naya Parikh
1st grade: Yuvraj Chadha
1st grade: Reyna Parekh
1st grade: William John
Kindergarten: Siddharth Kulkarni
Kindergarten: Aanvi Sheth
Kindergarten: Alston Lai
School Fundraiser
Please consider attending this school fundraising event.
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Our Corporate Sponsors are an important source of support for the PTA and help our school engage with our local community. If you would be interested in making your business an ASE Corporate Sponsor, please contact sponsorship@annesullivanpta.org for more information.
Fundraising for ASE
Please save your Boxtops for ASE. Monies are generated for the school.
Rainy Day Dismissal
Rainy Day dismissal pertains only to those families whose children walk or ride a bike to school each day. Each parent of a child who walks or rides a bike is required to notify the homeroom teacher of a Rainy-Day alternative plan. At 2:45 p.m. a Blackboard Connect notice will be sent to parents informing the community of a Rainy-Day Dismissal. Walkers/bikers will either become a car rider or remain a walker. If your child remains a walker, he/she will meet you at the normal pick-up location.
Parents are not permitted to come to the building doors or encroach on the campus sidewalks to get their children in the rain. This can lead to an unsafe dismissal. All other students going home on buses, in cars, or daycare vans will not have a change in dismissal.
Health Protocols
Parent Handbook 2024-2025
Here is our ASE Parent Handbook. This document will remain in the Smore every week. Changes and additions will be noted as well.
Staff
Donna.Whisonant@fortbendisd.gov
Assistant Principal: Stefanie Roach (K,2,4)
Stefanie.Roach@fortbendisd.gov
Assistant Principal: Anagha Machado (1,3,5)
Anagha.Machado@fortbendisd.gov
Executive Assistant: Michelle Mitchell
Michelle.Mitchell@fortbendisd.gov
Registrar: Ashley King
Front Office Receptionist: Donna Allotta
Donna.AltamuraAllott@fortbendisd.gov
Counselor: Kimberly Omanukwue (2,3,4)
Kimberly.Omanukwue@fortbendisd.gov
Counselor: Patricia Orji (K,1,5)
Campus Compliance Coordinator (Special Education, 504, STAAR): Vanessa Browning Vanessa.Browning@fortbendisd.gov
Save the Date
1/28 Apex Kick-off
2/4 101st day of school
2/12 Valentines parties, K-4
2/13 Valentines party, 5th
2/13 Early Dismissal, 12:10 p.m.
2/14 PD for teachers, No school for students
2/17 President's Day, No school for all
2/19 Spring Pictures