Happy New Year, Crippen Families!

We are so grateful to have every student back from Christmas break and ready to jump into a successful 2025. As we kick off the second semester, we are thrilled to see our Crippen Astronauts achieving at higher levels than ever before and consistently following our SOAR expectations.

Our goal by the end of this school year is for every student to achieve at least a year’s worth of academic growth. To reach this milestone, we need your continued support. It’s important for students to be at school on time each day (as long as they are healthy) and remain here until the end of the day. At home, we encourage you to read with your child every night and practice math facts regularly.

Also, please take a moment to check our school’s lost and found, as we have accumulated many jackets, coats, and hoodies that students may need in the colder weather. Any unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity by the end of the month.

Thank you for your partnership in helping our students shine bright. Together, we will make this semester out of this world!

Sincerely,
Teresa Brent
Principal

Congratulations to the 11 students selected to represent Crippen Elementary at the New Caney ISD Rodeo Art competition. We can’t show you who they are yet, but 5 of the 12 elementary finalists are our very own Crippen Astronauts! Their art advances to the next level of judging at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. We will update you soon with their results.

Congratulations to all and best of luck to those who advanced!

January

• January 6: Staff PD Day - No School for Students
• January 9: Campus Safety Day- Campus will be closed to outside visitors as student practice safety drills.
• January 9: NCISD Rodeo Art Show
• January 10: Report Card 2 via Skyward
• January 20: District is Closed - No School for Staff or Students - MLK Day
• January 23: First Semester Awards -see schedule below- CANCELED
• January 27: 100th Day of School: Dress in 100th day of school attire or like your 100 years old
• January 30: GT Showcase @5:30pm
• January 31: 2nd Grade Field Trip- Houston Zoo

February

• February 7: 3rd Grade Field Trip- Houston Museum of Natural Science
• February 7: 4th Grade Puberty Talk
• February 10-14: Mid-Winter Break - no school for students and staff
• February 17-21: Friendship/Healthy Relationship Week
• February 17 - March 14: Deanan's Popcorn Fundraiser
• February 18: MOCK STAAR Reading for grades 3-5
• February 19: Big Kahuna Party Bus
• February 20: 5th Grade Manners Banquet @11:30
• English Parent Note/Spanish Parent Note
• English/Spanish Permission Slip
• February 21: NEHS VIP Dance - see flyer below
• February 25: MOCK STAAR Science for grade 5 only

• March 4: Mock STAAR Math for grades 3-5
• March 7: No School for Students- Staff PD Day
• March 10-14: Scholastic Spring Book Fair
• March 12: Breakfast With Brent Title 1 Meeting
• March 12: Spring Individual/Class Picture Day
• March 25: 4th Grade Musical
• March 26-28: 5th Grade Carolina Creek Retreat - find registration information below

April

• April 7-11: Spring Break - no school for students and staff
• April 14: Kindergarten Graduation Picture Day
• April 15: STAAR Reading grades 3-5
• April 18: No School - Good Friday
• April 22: STAAR Science grade 5 only
• April 29: STAAR Math grades 3-5

May

• May 8: GT Showcase
• May 22: Last Day of School

Parents will not need to go the office for the award ceremonies. Please go straight to the gym. If you wish to check your child out after the awards, then you will need to check them out in the office.

On January 27, RCE will be celebrating the 100th day of school. Students are invited to celebrate by dressing like they are 100 years-old or decorated with 100 items. Let's all celebrate being 100 days smarter.

RCE is seeking volunteers. If you have time during the week and would like to help out our school, please go to the following link and fill out this form.

Visit our new website for important information about our school. Many of your questions can be answered with a few clicks. Find information like grade level schedules and teachers, district and school calendars, Skyward and Classlink access, how to volunteer, and so much more. It's your one stop shop for all things RCE!

Watch this video to learn about the new navigation and website features!

Smart Tag Information:

All new students will receive a free Smart Tag that will be delivered to our campus and given to their homeroom teacher. No need to use this form. All returning students who lost their tag or would like a replacement will have to pay $5 for a new one. Scan the QR code or use the link to purchase one. bit.ly/3YBNWd5

Want to learn all about the programs that we use at New Caney ISD? Click on the button below to find helpful information in staying connected to your student and to our school. You may need to create an account or obtain your child's log in credentials before gaining access. Please be sure to reach out to our campus media specialist, Lisa Christian, if you have any questions!

Common Sense Media is a nonprofit organization giving kids, families, and schools the tools to make informed choices about media and technology. They are known for their independent, age-based reviews of movies, TV shows, books, games, podcasts and apps. This space will be used to give parents resources and tips regarding their child's technology use.

Help Kids Balance Their Media Lives - English

Help Kids Balance Their Media Lives - Spanish

Family Tech Planners (ages 2-8) English/Spanish

Family Tech Planners (ages 9-12) English/Spanish

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All Crippen Astronauts will display stellar citizenship and perform at or above grade level in every subject.

Email: tbrent@newcaneyisd.org
Website: https://ces.newcaneyisd.org/
Location: 18690 Cumberland Boulevard, Porter, TX, United States
Phone: 281-577-8740
Facebook: Facebook.com/CrippenElementary
Twitter: @CrippenElem