Principal's Newsletter

Dear Parents,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support and partnership in your child's education. It was wonderful to meet so many of you at Open House!

I want to emphasize the importance of your child attending school every day and arriving on time. Each day, students engage in new learning experiences that build upon one another. Consistent attendance is vital for their academic growth and success.

School begins promptly at 8:00 AM, so please make every effort to have your child at school by 7:45 AM. The breakfast line opens at 7:15 AM, providing a great opportunity for students to start their day with a nutritious meal.

This year, our attendance goal is 96% or higher, and currently, we are slightly below that target. It's important to note that school funding is based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA), and maintaining high attendance levels helps us preserve our teaching positions and resources.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support. Together, we can ensure that our students have the best opportunities for success!

Sincerely,

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.