Dear Barbara Jordan Elementary School Community,

We hope this message finds you well. As we embark on another exciting month of learning, we want to emphasize the importance of a few key areas that are crucial for your child’s success and our collective goal of achieving a 95% student attendance rate.

1. Consistent Attendance: Regular attendance is vital for your child’s academic progress and social development. Each day of school is an opportunity for learning and growth. By ensuring your child attends school consistently, you help us meet our district goal of 95% attendance, which is essential for maintaining high educational standards.

2. Daily Reading: Encouraging your child to read for a few minutes every day can significantly enhance their literacy skills and foster a lifelong love of learning. Whether it’s a book, a magazine, or an educational website, daily reading helps improve vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking.

3. Adequate Rest: A good night’s sleep is fundamental for your child’s overall well-being and academic performance. Ensuring they get enough rest helps them stay focused, alert, and ready to tackle the challenges of the school day.

4. Open Communication: Maintaining open lines of communication with your child’s teachers is crucial. It allows us to work together to support your child’s learning and address any concerns promptly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to teachers with any questions or updates about your child’s progress.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can create a nurturing and effective learning environment for all our students.

Sincerely,

Mr. Leiva

Thank You!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our neighborhood McDonald’s for generously donating breakfast for our Grandparents Breakfast this past Friday. Your support made the event truly special.

A big thank you to all the grandparents who joined us and took the time to create wonderful memories with their grandchildren. Your presence and involvement have a profound impact on their lives.

TITLE 1 NIGHT (cafeteria) - 5:00 -5:30 P.M.

OPEN HOUSE (Visit the teachers in the classroom) - 5:30-6:30

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE COMPLETED THROUGH HTTPS://WWW.SCHOOLCAFE.COM/FBISD.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR FAMILIES TO COMPLETE THE MEAL APPLICATION?

The District receives more grant money and funding for students based on the number of students approved for free and reduced-price meals. Every family can assist our District and your child’s campus by completing a Free and Reduced meal application each school year.

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.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our PBIS Clubs! After every fourth week, students will have the opportunity to select a PBIS Club of interest, which will take place on the Friday following the fourth week.

Club Selection Process: All students will identify up to three clubs of interest after every fourth week. This helps us ensure that most students can participate in a club they are passionate about.

Discipline Policy: Students with four discipline infractions and interventions documented by BJE staff in the PBIS tracker within the four-week period will attend the Social Club. This club focuses on providing strategies for making better choices and coping mechanisms to reduce the frequency of discipline infractions.

Club Examples: We have a variety of fun and engaging clubs, including Lego Club, Dance Club, Art Club, Craft Club, and more!

We recently held a PBIS Clubs assembly, and the students are all excited about the upcoming opportunities! We will be sharing more information soon and seeking assistance with volunteers and materials/resource donations for the clubs.

Thank you for your support!

EVERY TUESDAY during Hispanic Heritage Month we encourage students to wear something representing Hispanic culture and traditions. Examples: t-shirt, cap, traditional clothing etc.

Thursday, Sep 26, 2024, 12:10 PM

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.

We are excited to announce that starting the first week of September, parents are invited to have lunch with their child on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

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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