Principal's Newsletter

As we approach the end of the first semester, I want to take a moment to express my pride in the incredible progress our students have made. Their hard work and dedication truly shine through!

I am excited to invite you to a special event on December 17th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, where the Children's Museum will be taking over Askew! Join us for an evening filled with family fun, free pizza, and free books. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our community and enjoy some quality time together.

I also want to bring an important matter to your attention. Currently, we are behind in our attendance goal for the school year. Our target is 96%, but we are at 94.5%. This is crucial, as the state of Texas funds schools based on average daily attendance. If we continue on this path, we risk losing $200,000 next school year, which could potentially mean cutting 5 teachers.

Attendance is essential not just for funding, but for the success of our students. Additionally, students with attendance below 90% will be required to attend summer school. Let’s work together to ensure that every child is in school and learning.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Together, we can make a difference!

Warm regards,
Corey Prados
Principal, Askew Elementary School

CARPOOL PICK-UP (all grades): Parents that are picking up students from school in a car will only be allowed to pick-up students using the back carpool lane entry point. Parents must remain in the car the entire time. DO NOT leave cars unattended in the carpool lane, it is a Fire Lane, and risk your car being ticketed or towed. All cars must enter the carpool lane from the Cherry Ridge to Wood Lodge entrance. **Cars will only be permitted to enter the carpool lane from

Cherry Ridge. There is no carpool entrance on Hayes Rd., nor will cars be permitted to enter from Wood Lodge. All cars will ride through the carpool lane (one lane traffic only) and all cars should have the “student tag” displayed in the driver’s side window. A staff member will come to your car to confirm the students you are picking up, students will be called from their classroom, and the student will exit the building to report to their vehicle. All cars will exit the carpool lane and will only be allowed to turn left onto Hayes Rd.All parents should have the “student tag” with the name of the student(s) being picking up

Parent Pick-Ups (all grades): Parents that choose to walk up to the school, or to park their car and walk up to the school, to pick-up their child(ren) will be considered “parent pick-ups”. Parent pick-ups will line up outside of the main entrance of the school (this is the only entrance parents will be allowed to enter and retrieve students. Staff members will be present at the main entrance to ask for your child(ren)’s name(s), the student will be called from their class, and the student will exit the building to meet their parent.

Ø All parents should have the “student tag” with the name of the student(s) being picking up

Independent Walkers: Students who will walk home alone will be considered “independent walkers”. Independent walkers will be dismissed through the Hayes Rd. gate and allowed to walk along the sidewalk adjacent to the building. Crossing guards will be in place at specific intersections, students should only cross the street where a crossing guard is present. **Students in grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade WILL NOT be allowed to walk independently at any time, unless they are walking with an older sibling in 2nd-5th grade.

Buses/Daycares: Once a bus or daycare van arrives on campus, we will call for the students, and students will report to their bus/van. NO PARKING IN THE BUS LANE AT ANY POINT.

In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 25.092 (Attendance for Credit 90% Rule), a student in any grade level from kindergarten through Grade 12 shall not be given credit or final grade for a class unless the student is in attendance 90% of the days in which the class is offered.

Students will be required to attend Saturday School if they are absent more than 90% of school days, regardless of the absence being an excused or unexcused absence.