Since the New Year, we have noticed a considerable number of students who are arriving late to school. These tardy arrivals impact your child's instructional day, as we begin our day promptly at 8:05 a.m. It is important for your child to be in his/her classroom when the bells rings so that he/she can be prepared to start the day without having to miss academics.
An on-time arrival to school is an important priority for students to learn at this young age so that they develop into adults who arrive on-time to meetings/events.
I ask that you please help with this issue when leaving home. Here are some tips to consider:
* See if your child qualifies to ride the bus.
* Leave your home 5 minutes earlier. This small adjustment makes a huge difference.
* Have your child wake 5 minutes earlier.
* Expect your child to have his/her backpacks ready to leave home the night before.
Again, I thank you for your efforts related to this important school issue.
ASE students will Learn...Inspire...and Lead...We are ASE!
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Sullivan Elementary took home the top honor at the Simon Spine 5K Fittest Challenge, a featured event in the USA Fit Marathon, Fort Bend KIA Half Marathon, and Simon Spine 5K. Competing against schools across the district, Sullivan was crowned the Fittest School for the 2024-2025 school year!
In addition to earning this prestigious title, ASE received a check for over $900, which will go toward enhancing PE equipment for our students.
A huge thank you to our students, staff, and families for showing up, giving their best effort, and making this victory possible. Let’s keep the momentum going—join us next year as we continue to support this incredible event!
This week we honor the extraordinary work of our counselors, Ms. Omanukwue and Ms. Orji, along with our campus compliance coordinator, Ms. Browning. Please help recognize the work they do every day with students. Our counselors' guidance and support is critical to the development of our students and our CCC supports all special education and state testing operations. We are the fortunate recipients of the efforts of these three women!
February is nationally recognized as Love the Bus month. Schools and communities across the country come together to honor the iconic yellow school bus and the dedicated drivers who transport millions of students safely each day. This month-long celebration provides a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude and raise awareness about the importance of school transportation. Bus drivers are the unsung heroes of schools - making sure kids get to school on time and safely back home at the end of the day.
By highlighting the vital role of school buses, Love the Bus month reminds us all of the essential service they provide, ensuring that every child can access education with safety and reliability.
We thank you for appreciating your child's bus driver this month.
We are excited to announce that the Houston Rockets Read Nation Challenge is back this spring! The challenge began on January 15 and will continue until February 14. Reading logs were sent home with your child in their Friday folders on January 17.
Please encourage your child to participate and track their reading progress. At the end of the challenge, the top readers from each grade level will receive a grand prize, and the Top 3 Schools will also be awarded. All logs must be turned in by Wednesday, February 19 in the library.
We appreciate your support in fostering a love for reading in our students. For more details, please review the guidelines for the reading challenge.
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Moore
Librarian
Here is the link to our January PTA newsletter.
We thank you for your commitment to ASE.
https://asepta.membershiptoolkit.com/newsletter/07479-20250127053209-022708100-1719115875
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
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.
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
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
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 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
February 3rd-7th
February is about showing kindness. Supporting and encouraging kindness starts with creating a positive environment at home. Parents can model kindness by showing empathy in their daily interactions, whether it’s helping a neighbor or simply offering a kind word to a family member. Children are quick to imitate the behavior they see, so it’s important for parents to lead by example and having fun doing so.
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
Our ASE Math Masters finished FIRST in the team sweepstakes at the Math League Southeast Texas February Qualifying Round on February 1st.
Congratulations to the following children. We are so truly proud of them!
4th Grade: Eshaan Mondal (1st Place)
5th Grade: Jeremy Han (1st Place) and Shaurya Tatineni (3rd Place)
Congratulations to Zaya Natula, 2nd grade, who has become the youngest established author at Anne Sullivan Elementary! Zaya’s passion for exploring the world around her shines brightly in her writing, and she has channeled her boundless creativity into publishing her very own Book - "Zavy's Adventures - Swiss Escapades"! This extraordinary accomplishment is a testament to her hard work, imagination, and determination. Zaya’s story is an inspiring reminder that no dream is too big, no matter your age. Anne Sullivan Elementary is bursting with pride as we watch this young talent soar, and we can’t wait to see where her passion for writing takes her next!
You can see her book at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNHH7ZK2 or reach the author at Zaya.natula@icloud.com
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 February Writing Challenge attached below.
FINAL 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
3rd grade: Viaan Somkuwar
2nd grade: Ruhi Gandhi
2nd grade: Aanya Shrivastava
2nd grade: Naya Parikh
2nd grade: Aara Vidhi Shrivastava
2nd grade: Gyan Das
1st grade: Yuvraj Chadha
1st grade: Reyna Parekh
1st grade: William John
1st grade: Shahana Mehta
Kindergarten: Siddharth Kulkarni
Kindergarten: Aanvi Sheth
Kindergarten: Alston Lai
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.
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.
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
