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January 23 - STAAR CAMPUS BENCHMARK TESTING - 3rd -5th Grade

January 30 - NASA permission slips are due

January 31 - 4th Grade NASA Space Center Field Trip - MUST HAVE A SACK LUNCH

February 3 - 13 - District STAAR Interim Testing

February 8 - District Attendance Walk

February 17 - Student holiday (pending weather make up day)

February 18 - Student holiday (pending weather make up day)

February 18 - March 21 - TELPAS Testing

Booker Parents,

This week, we will concentrate on discovering what our students have mastered and what standards still need to be taught and reviewed for the remainder of the semester. Our 3rd -5th graders will take Reading and Math benchmarks and 5th will also take a Science benchmark. This is only a marker for our campus to strategically plan for instruction and interventions to ensure all scholars are making the necessary progress.

Tips for reducing test anxiety
Please ensure your child is well-rested and has a healthy breakfast or is on time to eat breakfast at school. Encourage your child to take deep breaths if they feel nervous. Remind them that the test is just a way to show what they know, and it’s okay to do their best without worrying about being perfect. We are proud of the hard work our students have put in this year. With preparation and a positive mindset, they will shine on any test day. These next few weeks will be practice opportunities for our scholars in preparation for TELPAS and STAAR assessments.

Parents, you can help us out! Here is a link to some online practice quizzes for math that your child can do at home to further prepare for the upcoming tests Check out the TEA website link below and learn how you can assist your child with preparing for state testing: Review test-taking strategies like reading questions carefully and reviewing answers before turning them in. You can practice these skills with your child through sample questions. Remind students not to rush, but to prove their answers or answer the question with a complete sentence, staying on topic and offering evidence in the text.

Encourage open conversations with your child about their feelings towards their current assessment results and their End of Year goal! We want all of our students to be successful.

We are confident that each child will give their best effort. Let’s finish the school year strong!

TEA Link: https://www.texasassessment.gov/practice-tests.html

Kind regards,

Keisha Womack

Principal

School security has become a top priority for educational institutions in today’s world. With an increasing number of potential threats, schools must implement stricter protocols to ensure the safety of students, staff, and parents. Identification of all individuals entering the premises is now an essential process, and Booker Elementary School is taking enhanced precautions to create a secure environment for everyone.

Beginning at 7:35 AM, a new entry and student checkout procedure will be implemented at Booker. Parents or guardians will be required to stand in front of an exterior camera and present valid identification, such as a driver’s license, before they are granted access to the building. This camera is positioned outside, near the main entrance, and no one will be permitted inside until their identity has been verified by the front office staff. To further enhance security, adults are asked to close the door immediately upon entering and ensure no one follows them in.

Spring ISD recognizes the importance of this and is committed to implementing robust safety measures to protect its schools, making them a thriving space for education both now and in the future. These updated security protocols aim to provide peace of mind for students, parents, and staff, allowing everyone to concentrate on education without fear or unnecessary distractions. The efforts of the staff to uphold a safe and welcoming environment have been commendable, ensuring Booker remains a positive and secure place for learning every day.

Promptness is also a key aspect of maintaining a safe and productive school environment. Students are encouraged to arrive on time to avoid delays or disruptions in the morning routine. Starting at 7:35 AM, the school day officially begins, and security measures will be fully operational. Tardiness not only impacts learning but can also interfere with the seamless implementation of these protocols.

Let’s work together to ensure everyone's safety and that every student is present, on time, and ready to learn each day!

Please help us raise money by purchasing a Chick-Fil-A meal for your child online! Follow the link and order your child's favorite entree from the options and they'll get their Chick-Fil-A meal during their lunch period.

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Booker Accountability Overview

Booker STAAR Trend Data

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Privacy and Data:

Our student ID cards are safe and secure. We use PVC cards with a passive RFID chip containing only a unique identification (UID) number. The UID in the chip is read by our card reader, and our system uses it to reference student information. The latest cloud technology, encryption, and security protocols ensure your child’s information is secure.

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You can also call for assistance 281-891-8750.

It is important for us to communicate with you. If you would like to meet with any administrators or teachers, please be sure to contact us in advance to schedule a meeting so that we can best serve you. Often times we are in classrooms meeting with our students and providing strategic instruction, meeting with our staff, or attending off-campus meetings.

We appreciate you scheduling an appointment, in advance with the campus secretary in order to avoid a long wait or a return to trip our campus.

Thank you for understanding, it is greatly appreciated.

Parents...

We are looking for volunteers and parents who are interested in supporting our scholars and staff this year. There are many ways to get involved. You can get involved behind the scenes, holding a PTO Board Office, volunteering at campus events, or so many other ways. Please complete both forms below:

BOOKER VOLUNTEER FORM 24-25 Spring ISD Volunteer Form.

It is important to do both forms. One is tailored just for us and specifies what you'd like to do as a volunteer and the other application is a district mandate for all Volunteers in Schools.

Booker Volunteer Interest Form

Spring ISD Volunteer Website

Spring ISD VIP Volunteer application:

We must get you approved by the district before serving on campus as a volunteer. Booker's volunteer interest form is just a way that we can try to track our interested parents and community members on the district's spreadsheet and get them in faster! However, it is not the actual volunteer request form! So, please visit the VIP Website and complete the application! Please call the front office and let the front office know that you have been approve as a VIP for our district! This system will allow us to track your status and get you registered for next year. We would like to start developing our Parent Engagement Team interest to hopefully roll out BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS FOR BOOKER!

Your child will be issued a chromebook for school use only. They will be assigned a chromebook and students must take care of that chromebook. Talk to your child about not allowing others to use their chromebooks or borrow their charges. All chromebooks will remain at school, due to the number of damaged chromebooks and lost cords and the cost. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

FOR ASSISTANCE: CALL (281)891-8750

PRESS 1 - REGISTRAR - Ms. Velasquez - dvelas1@springisd.org

PRESS 2 - ATTENDANCE CLERK - Ms. Yulissa Camacho ycamacho@springisd.org

PRESS 0 - RECEPTIONISTS - Ms. Enciso/Ms. Martinez

PRESS 3 - Counselor - Mrs. Ashleigh Foley - afoley@springisd.org - 281-891-8755

PRESS 4 - School Nurse - Ms. Shereka Kossie - skossie@springisd.org - 281-891-8757

FAX NUMBER: DIAL 281-891-8751

Website: https://booker.springisd.org/

Location: 22352 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-891-8750
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To get started, log on to my.springisd.org, and sign in by using your parent Spring ISD network login username and password.

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