December 6th - Spelling Bee

December 5th: Inclusive Schools Week - Dress in Green "GO GREEN FOR GROWTH"

December 11th - Brighter Bites Food Pick-Up

December 13th - Winter Program (9:00-9:30)

December 19th - Holiday Parties

December 20th - Last Day of School/Early Release 12:10 p.m.

December 23rd - January 8th Winter Holiday (Students resume classes January 9th 2025)

Dear Barbara Jordan Elementary Families,

As we approach the holiday season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support throughout the Fall semester. Your dedication to our students and school community has made a significant impact, and we are truly thankful for the partnership we share.

With only three weeks left in the semester, we are excited to finish the year strong, and we encourage you to stay engaged with us. Your participation in our upcoming holiday events, along with ensuring consistent attendance, will help make these final weeks meaningful and memorable for our students.

We look forward to celebrating the spirit of the season with you and finishing the year with joy, excitement, and togetherness.

Wishing you all a warm and wonderful holiday season!

With appreciation,

BJE Administration and Staff

We are pleased to share that all students in Kindergarten through 5th grade have completed the MAP Reading Fluency, MAP Growth, Math, and Science assessments. These assessments provide a detailed view of your child’s progress in key academic areas, allowing us to better support their learning needs.

The results of these assessments are now available in Skyward. To review your child's reports, please log into your Skyward account and follow the steps outlined below.

If you have any questions or need assistance with Skyward, please reach out to us. We appreciate your partnership in supporting your child’s academic growth.

Here are some practical and easy tips for supporting learning at home across different subjects:

1. Create a Dedicated Learning Space

• Set up a quiet, organized spot for studying, free from distractions, with all the necessary supplies (pencils, paper, charger, etc.) to help kids stay focused.

2. Establish a Consistent Routine

• Design a schedule that includes time for homework, breaks, and family activities to create a structured learning environment. A consistent routine helps kids know what to expect and manage their time effectively.

3. Encourage Reading Every Day

• Dedicate at least 20 minutes each day to reading. Whether it’s a book, magazine, or online article, reading daily strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking. Read together or set aside family reading time if possible.

4. Practice Math in Everyday Situations

• Incorporate math into daily life: count change at the store, measure ingredients while cooking, or compare prices while shopping. Practical math applications build confidence and help kids see its real-world value.

5. Set Goals and Reward Progress

• Help children set small, achievable goals for their assignments or reading, and celebrate their achievements to keep them motivated. Rewards could be as simple as extra playtime, a favorite snack, or a fun family activity.

6. Celebrate Small Wins and Progress

• Recognize their hard work and small improvements, even if they don’t always get perfect results. Positive reinforcement builds confidence and motivation to keep learning.

RAINY DAY DISMISSAL PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS THAT ARE WALKERS:

• A CALLOUT WILL GO OUT TO INFORM YOU OF RAINY DAY DISMISSAL (only if it is raining heavily and lightning)

• North Walkers (students walking towards Bellaire Blvd) will be picked up in the back car rider line.
• South Walkers (students walking along West Oaks Village Dr. towards Westmoor Dr.) will be picked up in the front car rider line.

This procedure will be in effect only on days when you receive a rainy day dismissal notification.

If your child is a walker and you haven’t picked up the car rider tag for rainy day dismissal, please visit our front office to collect it.

If you have any questions please call 281-634-2800.

7:30 a.m. - Earliest student drop-off

8:05 a.m. - Start of the instructional day

10:00 a.m. - Student attendance is taken (students are marked absent if not present during this time)

3:25 p.m. - End of the instructional day and start of dismissal

3:50 p.m. - Teachers and staff end dismissal duty; remaining students are taken to the front office for late pick-up

We warmly invite you to join the BJE Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)! Your involvement is crucial in creating a vibrant and supportive school community. By joining the PTO, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Connect with other parents and teachers.
• Support school events and initiatives.
• Enhance your child’s educational experience.

Together, we can make a difference! Join us and be a part of something special.

Contact the school for more information.

• Texas public school students must attend school at least 90% of the time a class is offered to receive credit or a final grade.
  
• If a student has three or more unexcused absences, days or parts of days within a four week period or ten or more days or parts of days within a six month period, they are considered truant.
• Excused absences in Texas public schools count as absences, but they don't count against a student and they don't count toward truancy. Excused absences are counted as if the student attended school for purposes of calculating average daily attendance.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Parents are encouraged to join their child for lunch.

Important Details:

• Parents must check in and check out at the front office.
• Parents can only have lunch with their own child at the parent lunch table.
• Parents can only bring lunch for their child.
• Parents are not allowed to invite their child's friend to join them for lunch.

We look forward to seeing you and making lunchtime a special experience for you and your child!

ALL MEDICATION WHETHER PRESCRIBED OR OVER THE COUNTER NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED AND LEFT IN THE CLINIC BY THE PARENT.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD WITH THE MEDICATION.

We value your feedback! Please let us know how effectively the school or your child’s teacher is communicating with you and supporting your child. Your input is crucial in helping us enhance your child’s experience at BJE.

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