Thank you for helping us to celebrate our STAR staff last week! Our teachers do so much to ensure the wellbeing and care of our STARs, and it is always a great opportunity to appreciate them!

As we begin to wind down the year, we have several activities taking place. This Friday is our House Championship. This is a fun activity where our STARs compete against other Houses to be named the House champion for the year! Our reigning champ, Reveur, is out to keep the title, while Amistad wants the title back! But let's not count out Isibindi and Altruismo-they told me that it is their turn!

Friday is expected to be warm, so please dress your STAR in cool, comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, and we would love to see them wear a shirt in their house color (Amistad-red; Altruismo-black; Reveur-blue, and Isibindi-green). Also, please feel free to send a water bottle with your student's name so that they may hydrate throughout the day.

As our AFE teachers continue to uphold our mission of providing a high quality education to our STAR students, we ask that you partner with us by doing the following:

• Reading at least 20 minutes each night with your STAR scholar;
• Maintain communication with your STAR scholar's teacher;
• Ensure your STAR student attends school each day.

Also, a reminder that regular attendance and on time arrival is vital to students' success. When students miss instructional minutes, they miss essential learning experiences that set them up for academic success. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the campus administration if you have any questions regarding attendance policies.

As we continue to keep safety at the forefront of everything that we do, here are a few important dismissal reminders:

The car rider line will run along Rocky Valley so that we do not block Bissonnet. We encourage you to enter along Charlmont or Tramore Drive. All cars along Rocky Valley should be car riders only. Due to safety for our STARs and their families, only walkers will be allowed to dismiss from this area. We are asking that drivers do not block residential driveways.

All AFE students received dismissal tags for their backpacks. Please ensure that your student keeps the tag on their backpack so that we are able to confirm their dismissal daily. We also ask that all families show their physical walker or car tag for pick up. Pictures will not be accepted.

Reminder: The instructional school day begins at 8:05 am and concludes at 3:25 pm. We ask that families are on time to pick up their students so that our STAR staff may leave on time to spend quality time with their families.

We have several ways to stay informed of events at AFE. Please visit our website at https://www.fortbendisd.com/AFE where we will begin posting our weekly Tuesday newsletters and calendar of events. We will continue to share the campus newsletter each Tuesday via Blackboard to the primary email address in your student's Skyward profile. Also, follow us on Twitter @AFE_STARS and Facebook @AFE_STARS for updates and quick announcements.

It is truly a privilege to serve the Fleming community, where parents, students, and teachers strive to build relationships that support social emotional and academic growth. Please feel free to contact me at 281-634-4600 or shenee.youngbaker@fortbendisd.gov.

To ensure a successful return, we have provided important updates and information below.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

She'Nee Young-Baker

#ProudToBeYourPrincipal

Dear AFE Community,

Please check your email inbox today for a link to the district’s Culture and Climate Survey.

The survey will help the district identify strengths and areas for growth and guide our efforts to create a positive, supporting environment for both students and staff.

Parents and guardians who have provided their emails to FBISD will receive a direct link to participate in the survey. Parents who don’t receive their link can click below to participate in the Parent Survey.

Culture and Climate: https://fortbendisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VFrGtSq3Hcn1pc

I’m excited to share information about Stopfinder, a powerful tool designed to enhance communication and provide real-time updates regarding student transportation. This app offers numerous features to ensure a seamless and secure experience for parents and school staff.

Key Features of Stopfinder:

• Real-Time Notifications: Parents receive updates for attendance, ETA, and GeoAlerts directly on their mobile devices.
• Comprehensive Schedules: Parents can view and share their child’s daily transportation schedule.
• GeoAlerts: Customizable alert zones provide notifications when buses arrive at or leave specific locations.
• Secure Messaging: Facilitates direct and secure communication with the Transportation Department.
• Form Submission: Simplifies processes by enabling electronic submission of necessary transportation forms.

Effective Date: January 27, 2025

To start using Stopfinder, parents will need to:

1. Activate their subscription via an invitation email from the Transportation Department.
2. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
3. Configure settings, such as GeoAlerts and ETA notifications.

We believe this tool will significantly enhance the overall efficiency of transportation management while fostering better communication between schools, families, and our transportation team.

Our students in K-5th will be assessed using the MAP assessment.

Please scan the QR code for more information about the assessment.

Nuestros estudiantes de Kínder a 5to serán evaluados usando el examen MAP.

Favor de usar el código de respuesta rápida para más información.

Doors Open: 7:30 am

Instruction Begins: 8:05 am

Dismissal: 3:25 pm

*All students must be picked up by 3:50 pm as staff duty ends at this time.

Just a reminder that background checks are inactive on June 30th of each year. In order to volunteer at campus events (i.e. Field Day, field trips, and other campus activities), a FBISD background check must be completed. Please use the link below to access the background check:https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/828

For route information, please feel free to use the FBISD route locator at the following link: https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=FBI-2B3JIB4YNDI

Parents, please click on the document below to view our healthy snack guidelines at AFE!

AFE Birthday Marquee Shout Out!

**THE COST IS $10 FOR THREE DAYS!

Your child's name will be displayed the day before, the day of, and the day after.

Your birthday message must be directed to a current AFE student.

Advertisements or political statements will not be accepted.

**Please submit your request at least two weeks prior to your student's birthdate. If not within two weeks please call the front office and speak to Ms. Arevalo.

Marquee requests that take place during school holidays or the summer months will not be accepted.

Names and birthday messages will be displayed by 9:30 am.

All messages will say “Happy Birthday” and child's first name and last initial.

In the text box, please spell student’s name exactly as you would like it to appear on the marquee and type the student's birthday. We will take it from there and contact you if we have questions.

**Please submit one request per student.

If you have any questions, email: at laurin.arevalo@fortbendisd.gov

We love birthdays at AFE! Students may stop by the front office and receive a birthday certificate and a birthday pencil.

Cupcakes are allowed during birthdays only. Please note that only STORE Bought Cupcakes will be accepted. Cupcakes must be turned into the front office by 10:00 am. Cupcakes will be eaten in the cafeteria the last 5 minutes of lunch time. Please do not send any juices, treat bags, candy, chips or balloons on birthdays!

Thank you for your cooperation!

Parents, we invite you to eat lunch with your student on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Parent Lunch Reminders:

-Please arrive 10 minutes before lunch begins to allow time to check in.

-All parents/guardians must have a valid driver's license/government issued ID.

Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/14358
Location: 14850 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-4600
Twitter: @AFE_STARS