Dear Parent/Guardian:

We continue to see motorists exhibiting unsafe behavior at arrival and dismissal time. We want to remind everyone that if you are picking your child up in a car, you need to be in the car line. Children that are exiting through the blue, red or green door to be picked up in a car create an unsafe environment outside.

1. This increases the number of cars moving on the street in and around our crosswalks.

2. Students attempt to cross the street outside of the crosswalk and/or try to cross the car rider line.

3. Buses are not able to enter or exit the parking lot.

4. Drivers are making U-turns in the middle of the street, not stopping for the crossing guards, etc.

We have asked Cy-Fair Police Department to assist with an officer every day at dismissal. He/she may issue citations if they are warranted.

Please do your part to help keep all of our Stallions safe.

Sincerely,

Heather Motzny

Wednesday, March 6th: Spring Creek Night 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 7th: Spring Creek Night 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Monday, March 11th- Friday, March 15th: Spring Break (No School)

Friday, April 5th: BINGO 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16th - STAAR Reading (3rd, 4th and 5th grade) No Visitors on this day

Thursday, April 18th- STAAR Science (5th grade) No Visitors on this day

Tuesday, April 23rd- STAAR Math (3rd, 4th and 5th grade) No Visitors on this day

Tuesday, April 23rd: 1st Grade Program 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 3rd: 5th Grade Biztown Field Trip

Tuesday, May 7th: 2nd Grade Spanish Program 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14th: Choir Spring Sing Program 6:00 p.m.

Items in the Lost and Found will be donated at the end of the day on Friday, March 8th.

Sentimientos (Feelings)

¿Cómo te sientes hoy? (How do you feel today?)

Me siento (I feel _______.)

Él se siente _________. (He feels ________.)

Ella se siente __________. (She feels _________.)

Feliz o contento/a (happy)

Triste (sad)

Cansado/a (tired)

Enojado/a (angry)

Asustado/a (scared)

Chistoso/a (funny)

Sorprendido/a (surprised)

Preocupado/a (worried)

Gracias,

Sra. Betancourt

Shirt Availability that can be purchased at the school -- Adult XL ($20), Youth Medium ($15) and Youth Large ($15).

You can also order online (there are a variety of styles) at www.dadsofgreatstudents.com .

Requests for Teachers to Complete Paperwork for Outside Sources

(Rating Scales, Observations, Areas of Strengths/Weaknesses)

In order for teachers to fill out forms or other information needed for outside sources (doctors, psychologists, agencies, private schools, taekwondo, tutors, etc.), we must have a release of information (consent) form from the parent. Parents may request the permission form from the counselor or through the teacher. A new permission form needs to be filled out each school year.

Once the permission form is completed and returned, the teachers may fill out the requested paperwork. At Sampson, we follow the CFISD’s procedure to send the paperwork directly to the outside source (doctors, psychologists, agencies, private schools, taekwondo, tutors etc.) via fax or mail. If the parent chooses for the information to be mailed, an envelope (addressed to the outside source with postage attached) should be included with the paperwork provided by the parent.

These procedures are to ensure the student’s needs are addressed legally and ethically.

If you have questions regarding this process, please contact the counselor.

Information about K-Level classes for 6th grade:

Once students reach middle school, core classes are leveled: On-level and K-Level.

• On-level classes, just like K-Level classes, provide students with a college preparatory curriculum.
• K-Level classes have entry criteria to be put into the classes and criteria students must meet in order to remain in K-Level for the school year.
• K-Level classes are designed to challenge students beyond grade-level academic courses and prepare them for success in future advanced coursework. K-level classes are more rigorous and in-depth in content, often move at a faster pace, include different types of assignments and may require additional outside reading.

Students are eligible for K-Level classes in 6th grade (2024-2025 school year) if during their 5th grade year:

• Earn a yearly average of 85+ in subject (reading/language-average, math, science and social studies)

OR

• Earn Masters Level on the STAAR exam for the corresponding subject area

Students who meet the criteria will automatically be placed in K-Level courses for the corresponding subject. Parents may opt the students out of K-Level classes.

If students do not meet the criteria for eligibility, they will not be placed in K-Level courses.

For March, we will focus on the Character Trait: Courtesy. Polite behavior that shows respect for others.

You can access any of our lessons and activities through the district website here: https://www.cfisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7582

We’re planning for the 2024-2025 school year! If you have an interest in serving on the PTO Board, or want more information about the positions available, please reach out to ptosampson@gmail.com. If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else, please fill out the NOMINATION FORM & return via email to ptosampson@gmail.com or to the front office. Deadline is March 1st!

Bingo

Sampson Bingo tickets are on sale now!!
All Bingo packs, food & concession tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Concession tickets will allow you to purchase sodas, water, chips & candy at the concession stand. You will not be able to purchase any items the night of Bingo. This event is a Sampson favorite, and you don’t want to 7 miss out on the fun…buy your Bingo Night essentials today!
Click the link to purchase or scan the QR code.
https://sampsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/240248

Spiritwear

Stay warm and show your Sampson spirit!

Get your sweatshirt today at www.sampsonpto.com

Thank you to our VIP sponsors Brianna Bischoff, Realtor; Ryan Stegall with State Farm; and The Brook

Email: sampson@cfisd.net
Website: https://sampson.cfisd.net/en/
Location: 16002 Coles Crossing Drive, Cypress, TX, USA
Phone: 281-213-1600
Facebook: facebook.com/SampsonElementarySchool
Twitter: @SampsonElem