Dear All-Star Families,
I hope this message finds you well and rejuvenated after a refreshing fall break. As we return to school, it’s the perfect time for us to reset and refocus on our academic goals before Thanksgiving.
With the middle of the year approaching quickly, it’s crucial that we encourage you to make sure that your child/children attend school every day. Consistent attendance is key to their success and growth. We have a lot of important work ahead of us, and every day in the classroom counts.
If you have not placed your child’s Chick-fil-a order, you still have time. Chick-fil-A will be on campus this Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Also, please keep in mind that Trunk-or-Treat for our students will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 5:30 pm -7:00 pm.
Let’s come together as a community to support our students in reaching their full potential. Whether it’s helping them stay organized, encouraging them to ask questions, or simply checking in on their progress, your involvement makes a significant difference. Remember, every day in the classroom counts!
Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make the most of the time we have and strive for academic achievement together!
Yours for an opportunity to serve,
Ursula Gordon-Higginbotham
Principal
Mission and Vision
Mission: Our mission is to develop every scholar into a global, innovative, critical thinker.
Vision: Our vision is to produce a safe community of equity, leadership, and academic excellence.
A Few Reminders:
Join us for our Fall Festival 5:30-7:00 on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Place your child's Chick-Fil-A order today! Click the link below to place order.
https://form.jotform.com/ChickfilASpring/major-elementary-school
Red Ribbon Week October 21-25, 2024
Monday: "Team Up Against Drugs": Students wear their Favorite team jersey or school spirit gear.
Tuesday: "Wear Red Day": Encourage students and staff to wear red to show their commitment to being drug-free.
Wednesday: Show your bravery and stand up against drugs! Wear your favorite superhero shirt.
Thursday: Think of all that you could be when you stay drug-free! Dress in your future career or college shirt.
Friday: Put a cap on drugs/ Wear your favorite hat and crocs.
Upcoming Events
10/2 - National Custodian Appreciation Day
10/4 - Free Dress and ECSE-2nd Major DOJO Store
10/5 - World Teachers’ Day
10/7 - Fall Picture Day
10/8 - 1st and 2nd Field Trip
10/10 - Spanish Spelling Bee
10/11 - Class DOJO Store - 3-5/CASE
10/11 - Math Boot Camp 4:00-6:00
10/14 - 10/18 - Fall Break
10/21-10/25 - Red Ribbon Week
10/22 - Fifth Grade Field Trip
10/23 - Chick-Fil-A Delivery
10/24 - Fall Festival 5:30-7:00
10/29 - Chuck-E-Cheese Night
This Saturday, October 26, is our next tutorial session for grades three through five will be held from 8am-12pm. These tutorials are opportunities for your students to receive targeted support to meet their individual needs. If your student is registered to attend, please be sure they are present. If you have any questions regarding tutorials, please contact Ms. Hurley at 281-891-8878 or churley@springisd.org.
PARENTS, CONTINUE TO BRING OUR SCHOLARS TO SCHOOL ON TIME DAILY.
#ATTENDANCE MATTER
21st CCLC @Major ES Invitation to join 21st CCLC @Major ES
The 21st CCLC program operates Monday through Friday, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Scholars receive dinner, homework assistance, tutoring in Math and Reading, and enrichment classes. Applications are available at the front office or the forms can be emailed to you (Rphillip@Springisd.org) Please consider having your child enroll for this great learning opportunity.
Return to:
Major ES 16855 Sugar Pine Drive Houston, Texas 77090
Attn: Mrs. R. Phillips, 21st CCLC Project Coordinator
Due to safety purposes and to ensure all scholars are safe, Major will be a Cell Phone Free Zone during instructional time. Scholars will not be allowed to have technology (cell phones) out and visible on campus. Scholars’ cell phones will remain with the teacher in a locked cabinet and will be returned at the end of the school day. In need of an emergency, you can always call the school at 281-891-8870. We are a “NO ZONE” campus.
Students are not able to check out of school at 2:45 p.m. or later due to safety and dismissal transitions. The daily start time will begin at 8:05 A.M. and conclude at 3:25 P.M.
For safety purposes, students may not be on campus until 7:45 a.m. or after 3:50 p.m. unless they are with a teacher. Breakfast is served at 7:45 a.m. Like last year, the bus loop pick up and drop off pattern will be along the back of the building and car riders will be dropped off at the front of the building through the car rider line in the morning and the opposite afterschool. Please remember that car riders can’t be dropped off in the parking lot or on the street (scholars must remain in the car). Students are considered tardy after 8:05 a.m. and parents are considered late after 3:50 p.m. Please remember dismissal begins at 3:25 p.m.
Please ensure you visit the website for more helpful information such as dress code, cell phone policy, student parent handbook, and the school supply list.
Students must be in dress code on Monday-Thursday and on Friday’s may wear a Major spirit t-shirt and jeans with no holes if they are not in their spirit shirt they must be in standardized dress code.
Please follow us on Twitter and Facebook at Major Elementary.
Students may not have rolling backpacks on campus
All students must wear their student ID badge daily once they receive it. A fee will be charged $3.00 for a replacement ID badge.
Major student spirit t-shirts will be for sale soon. Communication will be sent out to all parents.
As a reminder, please submit all student notes for absences to Ms. Beltran, attendance clerk (dbeltran@springisd. org).
Remember our goal for scholar attendance is 95% or higher. Attendance will be very important.
Cell phones or earbuds are not allowed during the school day or instructional time. Students will turn in their cell phone to their teacher upon entering the classroom, they will be locked in a cabinet and returned at the end of the day. If a student is found with a cell phone, the first time is a warning and the second time the fee is $15 and the phone will need to be picked up from district.
Foul language and sagging is unacceptable and consequences will be issued. Please discuss appropriate and inappropriate language with your scholars.
Parents we ask that you are respectful at all times while on campus.
Parents if you are interested in volunteering on the campus, please ensure that you go online to register by using the VIP form on the district’s website. We would love you to volunteer and join our PTO.
As a reminder, please submit all student notes for absences to Ms. Beltran, attendance clerk (dbeltran@springisd.org). Remember our goal for scholar attendance is 95% or higher. Attendance is very important.
There is zero tolerance for students fighting on campus and on the bus. Bus transportation is a privilege.
Parents we ask that you are respectful at all times on campus.
