We are so glad to have our Cougar Cubs back in the building. We spent the past two days reviewing learning and behavior expectations. Next week, we will continue with strong instruction to prepare our students for a successful second semester. In the next couple weeks, students in grades PreK-5th grade will be taking some mid-year assessments to show how they are progressing. As a campus we will be focusing on being punctual and having good attendance. We have anywhere between 60-100 tardies a day which significantly impacts teaching and learning. Our doors open at 7:30 and the tardy bell rings at 8:05. We hope you can get your children to school on time.

Please do not park in front of the school on Old South near the bus ramp during 7:00am - 8:30am, 2:30pm - 4:00pm. FBCSO will issue a citation. The signs are in a strange, confusing place and we have asked them to be moved.

We will highlight different classes or events each week so you can see the amazing learning happening in our classrooms!

Coach Lev has distributed the Cub Fit Challenge calendar to students in K-5. This year, the incentive for the students is whichever class in each grade level has the most minutes of activity, they will get to watch their teacher race against the other grade level teachers in a funny inflatable suit.

The challenge runs from Jan. 20th-Feb 20th. Students will have one week to turn it into me. No late calendars will be accepted. Calendars with no names will not count.

An extra copy of the calendar is attached below.

PreK/ECSE

Kinder

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

SAILs

ABC

Specials

Lunch Visitors: We welcome lunch guests on designated days. See calendar below. (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and some Fridays)

• Guests must check in with a photo ID at the front office and wear the sticker tag until you leave. You are welcome to bring in outside food for your child, but we cannot allow classmates to share food.
• Visitors must stay in the cafeteria. Visitors are not permitted to go to classrooms or other parts of the building. Visitors are not allowed to attend recess.
• Please plan to eat lunch at the designated visitor tables.
• Students are not allowed to invite other students to eat at the visitor table.
• We ask guests to say goodbye and return the child to the class table 5 minutes before the end of lunch so we can maintain and safe and orderly environment as we transition to class and/or recess.
• Lunch Schedules are below- Visitors will be permitted to enter the cafeteria only at the designated lunch time.
• Lunch Dropoffs:: Write your child’s name and teacher on their lunch and place it in the labeled grade level container located in the front lobby. A student from each grade level will pick up the lunch drop offs before lunch.

Birthday Cupcakes/Cookies: We love to celebrate students' birthdays with cupcakes or cookies. Be sure to drop off store-purchased treats prior to the student's scheduled lunch period or you can send them in the morning with students who are able. Teachers are not available to pick up treats after lunch time. We do not allow balloons or party favors. Each birthday is celebrated on the announcements as well.

Arrival/Dismissal Information -- Just a reminder that we have 2 car rider lanes. Jane Long League is often shorter if you want to check it out. Just a reminder there is no left turn from Jane Long League Dr into the car rider lane. Please be sure to have your QR code available for scanning. Pictures on phones are accepted. If you need to make a daily transportation change, please email transportationpge@fortbendisd.com prior to 2:00pm. If you want to make a permanent change to dismissal, please contact the teacher. We do not allow any early checkouts after 2:45pm.

District Communication - Blackboard: Blackboard Mass Communication System is used to send emergency, attendance and general notifications from your child’s campus and Fort Bend ISD, as well as attendance updates and information about negative lunch balances. Parents may opt to receive phone calls, emails and text messages through Blackboard Mass Communication System. Text Messaging - By choosing to receive any text messages or phone calls, standard data fees, text messaging rates, or international charges may apply based on your plan with your phone carrier. As mobile access and text message delivery is subject to your mobile carrier network availability, such access and delivery is not guaranteed

Please remember to send in any absence excuses!

When is an absence excused?

• · FBISD extracurricular activities, Illness and medical appointments, Required court appearances, Religious holy days, Activities related to obtaining United States citizenship

Submitting an Excuse Note

• · Notes must be turned in no later than five days upon returning to school
• · A medical note or parent note can be scanned and/or emailed to the campus email attendancepge@fortbendisd.gov or dewana.curran@fortbendisd.gov

Excuse notes should always include:

• · Student’s full name
• · Student’s ID number
• · Today’s date
• · Date(s) of absence
• · Reason for absence
• · Parent contact information

**After 3 consecutive absences a physician's note is required​​**

Thanks

Website: www.fortbendisd.com/pge
Location: 3330 Old South Drive, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-4800
Twitter: @PGE_CougarCubs