January 15th - Texas Children's Stem Night (5:30 - 7:30 pm)

January 17th - 5th Grade Middle School Trip

January 20th - Dr. Martin Luther King Day

January 21th - 5th Grade Course Selection starts

January 22th - Brighter Bites Food Distribution

January 23rd - Jordan Day

January 29th - Space Cowboys Reading

District Goal is 95% student attendance

Barbara Jordan Elementary current year to date student attendance is 95.93%

Thank you, parents, for ensuring that your children make the most of each instructional day.

• Texas public school students must attend school at least 90% of the time a class is offered to receive credit or a final grade.
  
• If a student has three or more unexcused absences, days or parts of days within a four week period or ten or more days or parts of days within a six month period, they are considered truant.
• Excused absences in Texas public schools count as absences, but they don't count against a student and they don't count toward truancy. Excused absences are counted as if the student attended school for purposes of calculating average daily attendance.

Dear Barbara Jordan Elementary Families,

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable winter break. As we kick off the second semester, we’re excited for the opportunities ahead and look forward to continuing our partnership with you.

Your support has been invaluable, and we kindly ask for your continued involvement as we work together to ensure your child’s success. Please continue to stay in regular communication with your child’s teachers to monitor progress and address any needs that arise. Together, we can make this semester a productive and fulfilling one for all students.

Thank you for your ongoing dedication to your child’s education!

Warm regards,
The Barbara Jordan Elementary Team

Dear Barbara Jordan Elementary Parents,

Effective communication between home and school is key to ensuring your child’s success. We encourage you to stay connected with your child’s teachers regularly to discuss progress, share any concerns, and collaborate on ways to best support your child’s learning journey.

Here are a few simple ways to establish strong communication with teachers:

• Check your child’s schoolwork regularly to stay informed on their progress.
• Reach out via email or phone if you have any questions or need clarification.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences to discuss your child’s strengths and areas for growth.
• Follow up on classroom newsletters or updates to stay engaged in classroom activities.

Together, we can ensure the best support for your child’s academic and personal growth.

Thank you for your continued partnership!

RAINY DAY DISMISSAL PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS THAT ARE WALKERS:

• A CALLOUT WILL GO OUT TO INFORM YOU OF RAINY DAY DISMISSAL (only if it is raining heavily and lightning)

• North Walkers (students walking towards Bellaire Blvd) will be picked up in the back car rider line.
• South Walkers (students walking along West Oaks Village Dr. towards Westmoor Dr.) will be picked up in the front car rider line.

This procedure will be in effect only on days when you receive a rainy day dismissal notification.

If your child is a walker and you haven’t picked up the car rider tag for rainy day dismissal, please visit our front office to collect it.

If you have any questions please call 281-634-2800.

7:30 a.m. - Earliest student drop-off

8:05 a.m. - Start of the instructional day

10:00 a.m. - Student attendance is taken (students are marked absent if not present during this time)

3:25 p.m. - End of the instructional day and start of dismissal

3:50 p.m. - Teachers and staff end dismissal duty; remaining students are taken to the front office for late pick-up

We warmly invite you to join the BJE Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)! Your involvement is crucial in creating a vibrant and supportive school community. By joining the PTO, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Connect with other parents and teachers.
• Support school events and initiatives.
• Enhance your child’s educational experience.

Together, we can make a difference! Join us and be a part of something special.

Contact the school for more information.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Parents are encouraged to join their child for lunch.

Important Details:

• Parents must check in and check out at the front office.
• Parents can only have lunch with their own child at the parent lunch table.
• Parents can only bring lunch for their child.
• Parents are not allowed to invite their child's friend to join them for lunch.

We look forward to seeing you and making lunchtime a special experience for you and your child!

ALL MEDICATION WHETHER PRESCRIBED OR OVER THE COUNTER NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED AND LEFT IN THE CLINIC BY THE PARENT.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD WITH THE MEDICATION.

We value your feedback! Please let us know how effectively the school or your child’s teacher is communicating with you and supporting your child. Your input is crucial in helping us enhance your child’s experience at BJE.

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