The Mane Tail
Friday, February 23rd, 2024
MESSAGE FROM MRS. MOTZNY
Dear Parent/Guardian:
We have made it through our first round of benchmark testing. We will complete our final benchmark next Tuesday, and then we will have a short break until STAAR in April. We will not have any visitors in the building during our STAAR testing days. This includes lunch. The "no visitor policy" is due to test security, and we appreciate your understanding.
STAAR Testing Dates: No Visitors in the Building
Tuesday, April 16th - STAAR Reading (3rd, 4th and 5th grade)
Thursday, April 18th- STAAR Science (5th grade)
Tuesday, April 23rd- STAAR Math (3rd, 4th and 5th grade)
Sincerely,
Heather Motzny
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 6th: Spring Creek Night 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 7th: Spring Creek Night 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, March 11th- Friday, March 15th: Spring Break (No School)
Friday, April 5th: BINGO 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23rd: 1st Grade Program 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 3rd: 5th Grade Biztown Field Trip
Tuesday, May 7th: 2nd Grade Spanish Program 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14th: Choir Spring Sing Program 6:00 p.m.
Spanish Action Based Learning Lab
La Ropa (Clothing)
La camiseta (t-shirt)
Los pantalones cortos (shorts)
La falda (skirt)
El vestido (dress)
Los calcetines (socks)
Traje de baño o bañador (bathing suit)
Los pantalones (pants)
La chaqueta (jacket)
La bufanda (scarf)
Los guantes (gloves)
Los zapatos (shoes)
3rd-5th grade:
¿Qué debes ponerte cuando hace calor? (What should you wear when it's hot?)
Debo ponerme _______. (I should wear ______.)
¿Qué debes ponerte cuando hace frío? (What should you wear when it's cold?)
Debo ponerme _______. (I should wear ______.)
Gracias,
Sra. Betancourt
Watch D.O.G.S.
Shirt Availability that can be purchased at the school -- Adult XL ($20), Youth Medium ($15) and Youth Large ($15).
You can also order online (there are a variety of styles) at www.dadsofgreatstudents.com .
Requests for Teachers to Complete Paperwork for Outside Sources
(Rating Scales, Observations, Areas of Strengths/Weaknesses)
In order for teachers to fill out forms or other information needed for outside sources (doctors, psychologists, agencies, private schools, taekwondo, tutors, etc.), we must have a release of information (consent) form from the parent. Parents may request the permission form from the counselor or through the teacher. A new permission form needs to be filled out each school year.
Once the permission form is completed and returned, the teachers may fill out the requested paperwork. At Sampson, we follow the CFISD’s procedure to send the paperwork directly to the outside source (doctors, psychologists, agencies, private schools, taekwondo, tutors etc.) via fax or mail. If the parent chooses for the information to be mailed, an envelope (addressed to the outside source with postage attached) should be included with the paperwork provided by the parent.
These procedures are to ensure the student’s needs are addressed legally and ethically.
If you have questions regarding this process, please contact the counselor.
Message to 5th Grade Parents
Information about K-Level classes for 6th grade:
Once students reach middle school, core classes are leveled: On-level and K-Level.
- On-level classes, just like K-Level classes, provide students with a college preparatory curriculum.
- K-Level classes have entry criteria to be put into the classes and criteria students must meet in order to remain in K-Level for the school year.
- K-Level classes are designed to challenge students beyond grade-level academic courses and prepare them for success in future advanced coursework. K-level classes are more rigorous and in-depth in content, often move at a faster pace, include different types of assignments and may require additional outside reading.
Students are eligible for K-Level classes in 6th grade (2024-2025 school year) if during their 5th grade year:
- Earn a yearly average of 85+ in subject (reading/language-average, math, science and social studies)
OR
- Earn Masters Level on the STAAR exam for the corresponding subject area
Students who meet the criteria will automatically be placed in K-Level courses for the corresponding subject. Parents may opt the students out of K-Level classes.
If students do not meet the criteria for eligibility, they will not be placed in K-Level courses.
Bringing Out the Best Character Education Program
For the month of February, we will be focusing on the character trait Compassion as we Bring Out the Best in CFISD. Compassion is sympathy and concern for the misfortunes of others with a desire to help. You can access any of our lessons and activities through the district website here: https://www.cfisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7582
Congratulations to our Rodeo Art Winner Ivanka Gupte!
PTO
Bingo
Sampson Bingo tickets are on sale now!!
All Bingo packs, food & concession tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Concession tickets will allow you to purchase sodas, water, chips & candy at the concession stand. You will not be able to purchase any items the night of Bingo. This event is a Sampson favorite, and you don’t want to 7 miss out on the fun…buy your Bingo Night essentials today!
Click the link to purchase or scan the QR code.
https://sampsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/240248
Fundraising Update
Thank you to our VIP sponsors Brianna Bischoff, Realtor; Ryan Stegall with State Farm; and The Brook
Sampson Elementary
Email: sampson@cfisd.net
Website: https://sampson.cfisd.net/en/
Location: 16002 Coles Crossing Drive, Cypress, TX, USA
Phone: 281-213-1600
Facebook: facebook.com/SampsonElementarySchool
Twitter: @SampsonElem