Dear All-Star Families,
I hope this message finds you well. As we continue our journey through this school year, I want to highlight the critical importance of school attendance and our Saturday tutorials for grades 3-5, which are vital to your child’s success.
Regular attendance is foundational to academic achievement. Recent data indicates that our elementary school attendance rate is currently at 95.21%, which is a significant accomplishment, but we know we can do even better. Research shows that students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed academically, develop strong relationships with peers and teachers, and feel more connected to their school community.
Every day in the classroom is an opportunity for learning and growth, and when students miss school, they miss out on crucial instructional time. Each absence can set back a child’s progress, and we want every child to have the chance to reach their full potential.
To support our students further, we have implemented a series of Saturday tutorial sessions designed to reinforce learning and address any gaps in understanding. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for extra help in core subjects, and if your child is enrolled, we encourage you to ensure your child attends these tutorials. They are specifically tailored to meet the needs of our students and help them excel.
We ask for your continued support in encouraging you to make sure your child attends school every day and participate in tutorials. Together, we can create a culture of attendance that prioritizes learning and success. Your involvement makes a tremendous difference in the lives of our children, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do.
Thank you for being our partners in education. Let’s continue to work together to keep the momentum going and ensure that our students are present and engaged. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are Moving Mountains!
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:
IF YOUR CHILD IS A BUS RIDER, THEY MUST WEAR AN ID BADGE/ BUS TAG EVERYDAY TO RIDE THE BUS. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD WEAR THEIR ID BADGE DAILY.
Our expectation is that all students have a Smart Tag and that all bus riders use them daily. Starting November 13, students without a Smart Tag will NOT be allowed to board their school bus.
Upcoming Events
11/4 - In-service Day
11/5 - In-service Day
11/10 - 11/17 - American Indian Heritage Month
11/15 - 3rd - 5th/CASE Major DOJO Store
11/21 - Major Thanksgiving Lunch
11/25 - 11/29 - Thanksgiving Break
The next Saturday tutorial session for grades three through five will be held from 8am-12pm on Saturday, October 16th. 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 or are interested in tutorial information, 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.
