Roaring with Pride at Link ES

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As we approach the upcoming testing period, December 9-20, we want to emphasize the importance of supporting our students during this time. Testing provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their growth and understanding, and we want to ensure they are well-prepared and ready to succeed.

To help your child perform their best, we ask for your support in the following areas:

1. Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial, especially during testing days. Missing a test may result in the need for rescheduling, which can be disruptive. Please ensure your child is present and on time for school on all test days.

2. Meals: A healthy breakfast helps fuel your child’s brain for the day ahead. We encourage you to provide a nutritious breakfast before school. For students who may need assistance, we also offer breakfast at school.

3. Sleep: Adequate rest is essential for optimal performance. Please help ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep before test days. A well-rested student will be more focused, alert, and ready to do their best.

We appreciate your support in making this testing season a success for all students. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued partnership!

Upcoming Dates:

December 3 - After School Tutorials - Invitation Only

December 4 - After School Tutorials - Invitation Only

December 5 - Spirit of the Season - Wear your favorite holiday shirt with jeans

December 5 -Fall Picture Retakes

December 5 - After School Tutorials - Invitation Only

December 5 - PTO Christmas Store

December 6- Santa's Ho Ho Hoedown - Wear your western wear, hats, and boots

December 6 - PTO Christmas Store

December 7 - Saturday School - Invitation Only

December 9 - Christmas Vacation - Wear your Hawaiian gear

December 10-19 Holiday Food Drive - Drop Donations in the Front Office

December 10 - Toasty Tuesday - Wear your favorite holiday shirt

December 11 - Reindeer Day - Dress like a Reindeer

December 12 - Christmas Program 4:30-5:30 pm

December 12 - Pictures with Santa 5:30-6:30 pm

December 12 - Candy Cane Lane - Dress in Red and White Clothes

December 13 - Ugly Sweater Day - Wear your Ugliest Holiday Sweater

December 16 - Run, run as fast as you can - Dress like a Gingerbread Boy or Gingerbread Girl

December 17 - Merry and Bright - Wear your favorite holiday lights

December 18 - Elf on the Shelf Day - Dress Like and Elf

December 19 - It's Cold Outside - Wear school appropriate warm-ups (no leggings or yoga pants)

December 20 - Wear school appropriate comfy pajamas

December 20 - Early Release Day

Dear Spring ISD Families,

We are committed to student safety, all students will be required to have their ID badge to ride the bus. This new policy, “No Badge, No Ride,” ensures students can securely badge on and off the bus, giving parents peace of mind through the Smart Tag app.

What You Need to Know:

• ID Badges Required: students without their badge will not be allowed to board the bus.

• Track Your Child’s Ride: Download the Smart Tag app to monitor your child’s bus journey in real time.

• Lost Badge?: A replacement fee of $5 will apply.

Please take a moment to check your child’s ID badge to ensure they are prepared for this update. For more information and to download the Smart Tag app, visit https://www.springisd.org/smarttag.

Thank you for your attention to this important safety measure.

Sincerely,

Spring ISD Transportation Department

Dear Spring ISD Parents and Students,

We are excited to inform you about LearningLink, a partnership between Spring ISD and Houston Public Library (HPL), that provides our students with free, 24/7 access to a wide range of valuable resources to help them succeed academically and in life.

Through LearningLink, all Spring ISD students are automatically enrolled and can use their student ID to access over one million books, e-books, magazines, research materials, and online resources—at home or at any Houston Public Library (HPL) location. This service is completely free, and students are not charged overdue fines, though they are responsible for fees associated with lost books.

Key Benefits of LearningLink:

• Free Access to books, research materials, e-books, and online resources

• Available 24/7 at home and at all 43 HPL locations (during business hours)

• No Overdue Fines—the account is free of charge, with no fees for overdue materials

• Free Wi-Fi and computer access at all HPL locations

How to Log In

Students: Library Card #: 300 + the capitalized first letter of your last name + your student ID number. PIN: The two-digit month and two-digit day of your birthdate (e.g., 0701 for July 1st). Click here for more.

• Example for Jane Doe, born July 1, 2005 (Student ID: 1111000)

• Library Card #: 300D111000

• PIN: 0701

We hope that LearningLink helps your child take full advantage of the educational resources available to them. If you have any questions, please reach out to your campus Library Media Specialist.

Best regards,

Spring ISD

Dear Spring ISD Families, Students, Staff and Community:

Two instructional calendar options have been developed for the 2025-26 school year, and the district is seeking your input before a recommendation is presented to the Board of Trustees.

The two calendar options presented for next school year were reviewed and endorsed by the district’s Advisory Committee on Education (ACE). Here are the highlights:

Calendar Option A

• Start date: Aug. 13

• Winter Break for students: Feb. 13 through Feb. 17 (3 days) with teacher PD days spread throughout the year.

• Parent-Teacher Conference: Feb. 13

• Half PD/half work day-no students: Jan 5

Calendar Option B

• Start date: Aug. 12

• Winter Break for students: Feb. 16 through Feb. 20 (a full week) with teacher PD days spread throughout the year.

• Parent-Teacher Conference: Feb. 19

• Two intervention days for select students: Feb. 17 and Feb. 18

• PD day-no students: Jan 5

Common Features for Both Calendars:

• Half PD/half work day on Aug. 5

• Last day of school for students on May 29,

• Fall Break for teachers and students from Oct. 13 through Oct. 17. (Oct. 13 make up day if needed)

• Teacher Workdays: Start Aug. 4 and end on June 2.

• Both calendar options include Campus Advisory Committee (CAC) designed days. No students will be in attendance on these days, however staff will engage in campus professional development and high priority campus needs as identified by the Campus Advisory Committee.

• High School Early Release: Two additional early release days for high school final exams. This means high schoolers will have one additional day over the required number of minutes. In the event that it is needed, the district will recoup the additional early release days for make-up days. If additional minutes are needed, high school students may be required to make up a day, either during one of the allotted make-up days, or at the end of the year.

• Additionally, both calendar options prioritize maximizing student instruction, embed professional development for teachers, and include days during the year for parent-teacher conferences.

The 2025-26 Instructional Calendar Survey is located on the Spring ISD website at www.SpringISD.org/CalendarSurvey. Please review both options closely and select your preferred calendar by Monday, Dec. 2.

The survey results, along with a calendar recommendation, will be presented to the Spring ISD Board of Trustees for their consideration at the work session on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Thank you for taking the time to share your calendar preference with us.

**Lunch Visit Sign-Up Now Open!**

Dear Parents,

We are excited to invite you to join your child for lunch at school! This is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quality time together during the school day. To sign up for a visit, please use the SignUpGenius link below.

Due to limited seating, we kindly ask that you sign up for only one visit at a time and refrain from reserving multiple weeks in advance. This will allow more families to enjoy this special time with their children. Multiple dates are subject to deletion.

Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you at lunch!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ADAA2BA0FFC52-51497118-link

Car Rider: We appreciate your cooperation with our car rider procedures. Please remember to stay in your designated lane and avoid changing lanes unless directed by a car rider duty staff member. This helps us keep the line moving smoothly.

Additionally, once your child is in the car, please remove your yellow car rider tag from the dashboard. This signals to us that your child is safely with you and that you're ready to leave. If the tag remains on your dashboard, it indicates that your child hasn't been loaded yet, and we will proceed to bring them to you.

Walker: Walkers will be the first group called on the announcements to the gym at 3:20 pm. Students will be seated in rows by grade. Each grade-level teacher will be responsible for actively monitoring the walkers and ensuring they are on a level zero during dismissal. Walkers will exit the gym using the rear door on the right side leading to the back gate located near the park. The dismissal order is as follows: PreK, Kg, 1st-grade students with verified numbers, sibling sets with verified matching numbers, and 5th, 4th, 3rd, and 2nd-grade students respectively. Lastly, any PreK, Kindergarten, & 1st, grade students who were not called in the first round. The first group of walkers will be released at 3:30 pm. Any remaining students will be sent to the front office for pick-up. After all students are dismissed all teachers will report directly to car rider duty to assist with loading.

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and efficient dismissal process each day!

Electronic devices (cellphones, smart watches, hand-held games, etc., shall not be used or visible and shall be silenced during regular school hours. If confiscated, they will be returned in accordance with the District’s Regulations. Students will not receive telephone calls and messages will not be delivered during class periods, except in extreme emergencies. Students may not use the school telephone except in extreme emergencies and with administrator approval.

Email: tstith@springisd.org
Website: https://www.springisd.org/link2
Location: 2815 Ridge Hollow Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 891-8390
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Twitter: @LES_Spring