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Greetings Bobcat Country,

We hope this message finds you well. We would like to remind you that students are not permitted to bring toys, including toy guns or any other weapons, to school. This policy is in place to ensure a safe and focused learning environment for all students.

If any toys, especially those resembling weapons, are found in possession of students, it will result in immediate suspension. Your cooperation in reinforcing this rule with your child is greatly appreciated, as it contributes to the overall safety and well-being of our school community.

Thank you for your understanding and collaboration.

Best regards,

Principal Hall

Our attendance goal is 98%. Last week's attendance was 94.8%.

Please make sure your student is present for our attendance snapshot time of 9:30 daily. Our No Tardy Attendance Parties occur every Friday for grade levels that exceed the 95% attendance rate.

• Students are required to attend at least 90% of all school day. If not, they are immediate candidates for grade retention. Before the holiday break, you will receive an invitation to meet with me regarding your child's attendance and the possibility of grade-level retention if you child has missed more that 10 days of school.
• Pre-K students with more that 10 absences will be withdrawn as of December 15, 2023. A letter will be sent home this week.

The store is open for all our Bobcat students, teachers, parents etc., to enjoy shopping for their loved ones with a special gift to place under the tree. This year we will have to place taxes on all items, so in an effort to keep it affordable, we have made adjustments to our prices and items will range from $0.10-$20.00.

Students are allowed to come in and shop during their PACE times and parents can come on Tuesday and Thursdays only during their lunch and recess times. We will be staying open late on December 7th to allow parents the opportunity to shop during our Winter event from 5:15-6:30. Thank you all again for the support.

Dear Bobcat Families,

It's that time of year again! Our scholars and their teachers will have the opportunity to celebrate together in their classroom on Friday, December 15th at the times listed below.

Family members are invited to join the festivities if they wish, however pre-scanning is required. Teachers will submit a list of parents to the front office to be pre-scanned. Once you are approved, the teacher will notify you to pick up your winter party sticker. Please notify your child’s teacher of your desire to join the festivities, and thanks in advance for helping us provide a safe experience for our Bobcats.

If you would like to take your child home early, following their class celebration from 10-11:15, you must return the form below to the front office no later than Tuesday, December 12th.

Lastly, our parties would not be successful without the generous donations of our families. If you would like to donate to your child's celebration, please make sure all items are individually wrapped and are store purchased (not homemade). Look for communication from your child's teacher regarding specific requests! THANK YOU!

With Joy,

Principal Hall

Thank you for coming to eat lunch with your students. Please make sure students leave the cafeteria with their classes. Students can not stay in the cafeteria with their parents after their lunch time. Both parents and students must adhere to the lunch schedule so the next set of students and parents can have the adequate amount of time to visit.

Cell phones/electronic devices can not be in use or visible during the school day. They must be stored in a backpack or given to the teacher upon arrival. Cell phones can be confiscated and returned in accordance with SISD regulations. Burchett Elementary is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen cell phones/electronic devices.

Starting this school year, student IDs are mandatory for all Spring ISD students. IDs for elementary students must be worn on a lanyard and be visible at all times.

As we begin this year with a continued focus on safe and disciplined schools, I want to remind all our families about Spring ISD’s student behavior expectations. It takes staff, students, and families working together to promote the good behavior we expect to see in our school.

Spring ISD has a Student Code of Conduct to promote a safe and disciplined learning environment for every student that will be strictly enforced on our campus. Therefore, please review with your family these standards of conduct along with the disciplinary consequences for infractions.

Beginning this school year, state legislation HB 114 mandates any student caught with a vaping device be automatically placed into a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP). This includes any student who possesses, uses, sells, gives, or delivers to another person an e-cigarette device.

We take great pride in creating safe learning environments for our students and staff members, and the overwhelming majority of our students are model citizens. We expect every student to take responsibility for contributing to a positive school environment, and we will not tolerate disruptive or disrespectful behavior. Our administrators and staff members are committed to actively monitoring hallways and restroom areas to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and I ask you, as parents, to partner with us by speaking with your children about appropriate behavioral expectations to ensure a positive learning environment in our school.

Thank you for your partnership and for working with us to help every student achieve success and find their purpose.

Please ensure students who ride the bus are aware of the bus rules and etiquette. Riding the bus should be a smooth and seamless process. If the bus returns to campus again, students who have been disruptive will be suspended from the bus.

Parents of Pre-K and Kinder bus riders must have the 5 digit pin number in order to receive their child. If this pin number is not provided to the bus driver, the child will be returned to school.

• Listen and follow driver instructions.
• Sit properly with your hands and feet to yourself. Keep belongings in your lap.
• Talk quietly and use courteous language.
• No eating or drinking allowed.
• Keep your bus clean--use the trash can!
• Drivers are authorized to assign seats.

Please ensure your attire is presentable when visiting the campus. We want to be role models for all students and display appropriate dress. Attire should not be revealing and proper undergarments should be worn. No

PT Board: Please visit for more information and to volunteer

• November 30- December 14: Holiday Shop ( This event will open to the public on November 29 and go until December 14th. We setup the Rm. 119 and students, teachers and parents will have the opportunity to come in and shop for different holiday gifts. Prices range from $0.10-$20.00)
• November 30- Dec. 15: 12 Days of Christmas
• December 6: Duiett Middle School Band (5th Grade during lunch) 1:20-1:50
• December 7: Literacy Night 5:15-6:45
• December 8: Bailey Middle School Band (9:15-10:15 5th Grade)
• December 8: Helicopter Visit (1-3): Cancelled by Army 😞
• December 12-13: STAAAR Interim Assessments (grades 3-5)
• December 15: Holiday Sing Along: (No parents) 8:30-9:00
• December 15: Winter Parties: 10-11:30 (Parents are invited. Please see letter above.)
• December 15: Early Release @ 12:55

Greetings Bobcat Families!!

We are excited to announce that we have entered the READ NATION Reading Competition sponsored by Whataburger and our own Houston Rockets!! This competition begins tomorrow, November 1, and continues through the end of February. Our Kindergarten-5th grade students will be competing with students all over the state of Texas in this competition!

We need your help!! This competition counts the minutes our Bobcats read AT HOME or anytime after school. While all minutes read after school can be counted, each month has a specific emphasis....such as

November: Reading after school

December: Reading before bedtime

January: Reading in a vehicle

February: Reading aloud to family/friends

Your scholar will get a monthly calendar sent home for you to log the minutes. Please return it at the end of each month to your child's teacher, and you will get a new one each month.

There will be TOP READERS for each grade level, and TOP SCHOOLS will win prizes for our campus!!

Look for your November calendar coming home today, and let's READ!!!!

We want to show our Bobcats that the sky is the limit! On Wednesdays we ask all students and staff to wear their favorite college, university or military shirt!

Stay up to date on our PTO by following our PTO Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/BurchettElementaryPTO/

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Parents and guardians will be welcome to eat lunch with their students on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday, September 5th. The visitor must be on the student's contact list in order to participate.

We need you! We all know that parent involvement goes a long way in ensuring our students' success! We want you to use your gifts and talents here at Burchett beginning September 5th!

How do I get involved?

Step 1: Complete the volunteer application.

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Step 2: Our Counselor will contact you once you have been approved to volunteer.

Step 3: Choose where you would like to help according to our Volunteer Menu.

Volunteer Menu

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• Reading Buddies
• Our young scholars are eager to read! Volunteer in 30 minute time slots to listen to students as they practice their reading skills!
• Library Helpers
• Help shelve books and organize the library!
• Workroom Helpers
• Help make copies, cut out lamination, and deliver copies around the school!
• Office Helpers
• Volunteers needed at 2:15 p.m. to distribute transportation changes to the classroom!
• Lunch Helpers
• Volunteers needed to help with PK and Kindergarten lunch!

Staff supervision begins at 7:35 a.m. Here is an outline of the arrival/dismissal schedule:

7:35 Student drop-off begins (no drop-offs before this time)

7:35 Doors Open-Breakfast begins in classrooms

8:05 1st Bell- Students must be in the classroom by this time to get breakfast. Instruction begins.

8:10 Late students counted tardy

2:30 Students will not be released to parents in the front office

3:20 Dismissal

3:45 Supervision ends

How can I change my child’s transportation? Transportation Changes

If a student’s transportation home will be different than their usual way, it must be sent in the form of a written note to the teacher or front office. We do not accept phone calls for transportation changes. The note can be placed in the student’s backpack and should include: student’s name, grade, teacher, new mode of getting home, parent’s signature, and date. Please communicate these changes as soon as possible to ensure that your child is transported the correct way during dismissal.

What if I’m late or my work schedule doesn’t allow me to get to school by the dismissal/pick up time (3:45)?

Since staff will only be available to supervise students until 4:00 PM, all students must have some method of transportation available to them by that time (day care, walker, bike rider, etc.) If you are consistently unable to pick up your child(ren) on time, on-site Koala Kare after school care is available. More information can be found on our website.

Can I pick my child up from the front office during dismissal?

During dismissal, students will be at their dismissal zones until 3:45. They will not be called to the front office to be dismissed during dismissal. Parents are encouraged to pick up their children from the front office before 2:30.

If students are picked up after 4:00, the parent/guardian must sign the late pick up log, be on the student's contact file in Eschool, and present a photo ID. After frequent late pick ups, Child Protective Services will be notified.

• Parents may send treats to their child’s class.
• Only store bought cupcakes or cookies (no peanut butter or nuts)
• Sent with child or dropped at office
• Parent may NOT come to class
• Teacher’s discretion when to do cupcakes (not at lunch due to regulations)
• No goodie bags, balloons, etc.