The Mane Tail

Friday, January 12th, 2024

MESSAGE FROM MRS. MOTZNY

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

Sampson Elementary, along with many other CFISD schools, was selected to participate in the STAAR Reading Language Arts Field Test for grades 4 and 5. Field-test data from a sample of students who are representative of the state are critical to the state's ability to build high-quality assessments. Local education agencies (LEAs) will not receive any field-test data or any performance information from this administration for students, campuses, districts, or the state. However, as a routine part of the test development process for the Texas Assessment Program, field-test questions and data will be reviewed to determine whether the questions are appropriate for inclusion in the test bank.

Students in grades 4 and 5 will take the assessment on February 6, 2024.

Sincerely,

Heather Motzny

Upcoming Events

Monday, January 15th: Student and Staff Holiday (No School)

Monday, January 22nd: 5th Grade Parent Information Meeting

Tuesday, January 23rd: Group Picture Day

Wednesday, January 24th: Willie's Spirit Night

Friday, January 26th: I: Code Spirit Night

Tuesday, January 30th: PTO Board Meeting @ 9:30

Spanish Action Based Learning Lab

We will review:

Dialogs (How are you? What's your name?)

The days of the week.

The months of the year.

Gracias,

Sra. Betancourt

Watch D.O.G.S.

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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 .

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Counselor Corner

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.

Message to 5th Grade Parents

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.

Bringing Out the Best Character Education Program

For the months of January, we will be focusing on the character trait Freedom from prejudice as we Bring Out the Best in CFISD. .

PTO News

K.I.S.S. Dance

Tickets on sale until January 28, 2024. Limited quantities available!
Scan the QR Code or visit membership toolkit.
https://sampsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/267170
Dance will be Rodeo themed with a DJ, Food Trucks, Face Painting, Glow Room & More! (Excluding
Food Trucks)- make sure to buy activity vouchers for your student to use at the Dance. Not all extras
are free. Please email ptosampson@gmail.com for any dance related questions.

5th Grade Update

It's time to start planning the 5th grade end of year party! There will be a brief informational meeting on Monday, January 22nd from 9:00 - 10:30 AM in the cafeteria. Please attend to find out more details about the event and how to get involved and volunteer!