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HRE Core Belief: All students can reach their full potential with effective teachers that inspire learning in a supportive climate & safe environment.

HRE Mission: We exist to nurture innovative, confident & self-motivated thinkers by providing extraordinary learning opportunities every day.

HRE Vision: We are building an inspiring culture of learners through self-reflection, collaborating & innovation that will foster student & staff growth.

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Next week we will be celebrating Grandparents’ Day on our campus.Due to our size, different grade levels will be celebrating Grandparents’ Day each day. Please see the attached flyer below in order to see the schedule.

In order for grandparents to sign in for Grandparents' Day celebrations, they will enter through the extended day entrance. Grandparents should arrive 30 minutes prior to their grandchild’s celebration in order to begin the sign in process. Grandparents should be listed as emergency contacts on Skyward to be able to celebrate with their students. Grandparents must also present their ID when checking in.

Light refreshments will be served, but grandparents are welcome to bring food with them to enjoy with their grandchildren.

Only grandparents will be allowed to attend the celebration. Due to space limitations, parents, siblings and extended family will not be allowed to attend. When each celebration ends, grandchildren will exit through one door to return to class, and grandparents will exit through another door so that we can prepare for the next celebration.

We will not be able to pull siblings/cousins from other grade levels for grandparents day celebrations. We would like to discourage grandparents from checking out their grandchildren early, so that our student do not miss out on valuable instructional time.

We look forward to having the grandparents join us for our events.

Thank you for your support,

Gabriella Garza

Principal

Heritage Rose Elementary

Beginning this year, students in Fort Bend ISD will complete NWEA MAP computer-adaptive assessments three times a year to gain information about what students know and what they are ready to learn next. MAP also gives insight into how students are growing academically, allowing you to track your student's progress throughout the school year and across multiple years. Families will have access to their child's results after each testing window. NWEA MAP is replacing Renaissance 360. For more information, visit the NWEA Family Toolkit linked here or contact your child’s teacher.

Family Guide to MAP Growth - Spanish

Family Guide to MAP Growth - English

MAP Infographic for Families - Spanish

MAP Infographic for Families - English

In order to ensure the safety of our students, staff and families, we ask that all drivers please refrain from cell phone use during pickup and drop off.

September 2nd-Holiday

September 11th-HRE Fall Open House (5-6:30PM)

September 26th-Early Release/Parent Conference Day

September 27th-No School for Students/PD Day for Staff

October 4th-School Holiday

• HRE Office Hours are 8-4PM daily.
• Please submit all transportation changes to the front office by 12:30PM daily.
• There should be no parking on Glendale Lakes during arrival or dismissal. This is a safety concern and violators are subject to ticketing.
• Only SAILS and ECSE program students may be dropped off by car in the staff parking lot in the AM. All other cars should drop off children either at the front of the school, or Prek students and their siblings as well as 1st grade students with no siblings should be dropped off on the PreK side.
• Due to safety and security, the earliest students can be dropped off is 7:30AM.
• Students should arrive by 8:05AM each day. After 8:05, students are tardy and parents must come in to the front office and sign their students in.
  
• Breakfast will be served until 8:00AM each day.
• In order to check your child out early, you must sign them out in the front office before 2:30PM each day. After 2:30PM, only students who are being sent home by Nurse Norman may be checked out early.
• No parents may walk up from the car rider line to pick up their child. Parents must remain in their cars. Please help remain consistent with our expectations.
• If you need to change your student's way they get home, please contact the front office to complete a transportation change prior to 12:30PM. Front office will assist you in completing your transportation change and will ask you to complete a request in writing. Please do not email your teacher the day of a needed transportation change. Our teachers are working hard to provide engaging instruction for our students and might not see your email in time. Therefore it is important that you contact the front office for any transportation changes.

Parents, guardians and staff members may refer a child to be evaluated for GT services now! The referral window is open now until September 30, 2024. Click on the box below for more information.

Breakfast and Lunch menus may be accessed through this link:

https://www.schoolcafe.com/fbisd

All students will receive free breakfast and lunch at Heritage Rose Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision.

However, we are still asking that all families complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application, which opens on August 1. It can be completed at www.schoolcafe.com/fbisd. Families must complete an application for each school year.

Lunch is a time for students to eat and to develop their communication skills and independence. We encourage students to engage in conversation with their peers at lunchtime and take responsibility for their needs. The cafeteria will be closed to lunch visitors the first three weeks of school. This allows our students and teachers time to establish cafeteria routines and expectations. Lunch visitors may begin visiting on Wednesday, September 4th. We appreciate your understanding of the visitor timeframe.

The health and safety of our students is our top priority. According to the National Weather Service, it is very possible that our heat index for the next few weeks will remain high. Campuses will be checking the weather throughout the school day using the National Weather Service to determine if it is safe for outdoor play, which includes physical education (PE) class, recess, athletics and outdoor classroom activities.

Fort Bend ISD has several measures in place to protect students from dangerous heat, including:

• FBISD Weather Guidelines for Outdoor Play: The district has established specific heat guidelines that indicate when outdoor activities should be limited or canceled. These guidelines include factors such as temperature and heat index. The heat guidelines also include information on how to recognize the signs of heat-related illnesses and
• Indoor Activities: When the heat becomes dangerously high, campuses move outdoor activities, including PE classes and recess, indoors to air-conditioned gymnasiums or multipurpose rooms.
• Hydration: We encourage students to stay hydrated by providing water fountains, allowing students to carry water bottles and reminding them to drink water regularly.
• Sun Safety: Sun safety is emphasized, including the importance of sun protection, including wearing hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Bus Safety: For students waiting for the bus off campus, we encourage students to wait in shaded waiting areas or structures to provide relief from the sun if available. For students waiting for a bus on campus, we encourage campuses to keep students inside until the bus arrives if possible.
• Staff Training: Campus nurses and clinic staff are trained to recognize the signs of heat-related illnesses and to respond appropriately.
• Emergency Plans: All campuses have established emergency plans in case a student or staff member experiences a medical-related illness. This might involve having access to first aid supplies, a designated area for cooling down, and protocols for contacting parents or emergency medical services.

Visit the FBISD Weather Guidelines here to learn more about how the district keeps students safe.

We appreciate your continued support as we work together to ensure the safety of our students.

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This year at HRE, every student will bring home daily communication from their child's teacher regarding how their day went. In the month of August, all students will be bringing home a daily behavior communication sheet. Beginning in September, every HRE student will have an planner in which teachers will communicate with parents. Please initial your child's behavior communication each day.

Parents will also be encouraged to write notes in their child's planners to communicate with their child's teacher.

Thank for for supporting our efforts to better communicate with our families.

We love our volunteers at HRE! Our volunteers work with our parent educator, Ms. Nicola Matthews, and assist on campus in numerous ways.

You must also be an approved volunteer in order to chaperone field trips for your child's classroom.

If you would like to be an approved volunteer at HRE, please fill out the FBISD volunteer application at https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/133013.

Please contact Ms. Nicola Matthews at nicola.matthews@fortbendisd.com or 281-327-

5439 if you have any questions.

Dear parents

Our school counselors have recently introduced an innovative character education program called Quaver Ready. This program is designed to engage students in developing essential life skills and positive character traits through a blend of music, interactive activities, and storytelling. Quaver focuses on core values such as respect, responsibility, school safety, gratitude, growth mindset, compassion, attendance, growth mindset, integrity, teamwork, and leadership aiming to create a supportive and inclusive school environment.

The program's curriculum is structured to be both educational and entertaining, making it accessible and enjoyable for students of all ages. Through Quaver Ready, students participate in lessons that incorporate songs, games, and discussions that reinforce key character concepts. The counselors use this program as a tool to help students understand the importance of making good choices, building healthy relationships, and contributing positively to their community.

One of the standout features of Quaver Ready is its emphasis on music as a teaching tool. Music is known to be a powerful medium for learning, and Quaver harnesses this by integrating catchy tunes and rhythms that help students remember and apply the character lessons in their daily lives. The program also includes opportunities for students to reflect on their behavior and set personal goals for growth.

The counselors are taking a proactive approach to character education, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also develop the social and emotional skills necessary for success in life. This program is expected to have a lasting impact on the school's culture, fostering a community of compassionate, responsible, and well-rounded individuals.

Gifted and Talented

• The Fall 2024 GT Referral Window is now open.

• To submit a referral, the parent/guardian must use their Family Access username and password.

• Before referring your student, please ensure that your contact information (email address, physical address, and phone number) is current in Skyward.

• Forms must be submitted online by the September 30, 2024, deadline. No exceptions.

• Students must be enrolled in FBISD and in grades K – 11th.

• If a referral is made by a HRE staff member, parent/guardian will receive an email asking for consent to test.

• Students who are already FBISD identified for GT services in math/science OR ELA/social studies may only be referred during the SPRING window. There will be a fee assessed for all identified students to be re-evaluated for additional service areas.

• Students who are currently FBISD identified for GT services in All Areas may not be referred.

• For additional information, please click on the following link,

https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/124587

• To begin your GT referral, please click here: https://gt.fortbendisd.com/

HRE Counselors

Marguerite Hairston

2nd,3rd, 4th (Split Moussa, Newton, Mercado, Verduzco, Christopher) and 5th Grade Counselor

Heritage Rose Elementary

281-327-5409

Shanteria Johnson

PK, 1st, 2nd, 4th (Bogany-Rowe, Washington, Simmons, Jones, Sanders) Grade Counselor

Heritage Rose Elementary

281-327-5422

Dear Heritage Rose Families,

We wanted to share some arrival and dismissal procedures to ensure a great first day for everyone.

We also wanted to let you know beforehand that parents are welcome to walk their children into the building, only on the first 2 days of school. Please be reminded that you must park in the teacher parking lot and enter HRE through the front doors. No parking is allowed on Glendale Lakes Drive due to traffic flow and ticketing.

Arrival:

1. The earliest that students may be dropped off is 7:30 AM. School starts at 8:05 AM. Any student who arrives after 8:05 AM is considered tardy and must be signed in by their parent at the front office.

2. All Pre-K and 1st grade car riders (along with their siblings) will be dropped off and picked up at the PRE-K ENTRANCE. All other students will be dropped off and picked up at the FRONT ENTRANCE.

3. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00 AM.

4. Doors open at 7:30 AM. Please do not drop off students before this time. We want to ensure that all of our students are monitored and safe.

5. Please do not drop off students at the back bus ramp (unless they are SAILS or ECSE students).

HRE Dismissal Information:

1. Dismissal begins at 3:25 PM. Please be patient and expect longer than normal wait time during the first several days.

2. Pre-K students and their siblings, as well as 1st grade car riders without siblings will be picked up at the PRE-K ENTRANCE. Kinder, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade car riders without PreK siblings will be picked up at the FRONT ENTRANCE. 1st grade students with siblings in 2nd-5th grades will also be picked up at the FRONT ENTRANCE.

3. IMPORTANT-All sibling car riders will be picked up with their YOUNGEST SIBLINGS.(For example, a 4th grader with a Pre-K sibling will be picked up at the PRE-K ENTRANCE.A 5th grader with a 1st grade sibling will be picked up at the FRONT ENTRANCE.)

4. All parents must have an HRE CAR TAG in order to pick up their students through the car rider lines. If you do not have a car tag, please call 281-327-5400 to arrange for one. The first car tag is free. Additional car tags are $5 each.

5. During Front Dismissal For Car Riders

The LEFT LANE is for parents of Kindergarten students and their siblings.

The RIGHT LANE is for parents of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.

6. All BUSES will be loaded at the BACK BUS RAMP (only SAILS and ESCE car riders will be picked up in that area).

7. There will be two WALKER groups this year. The FRONT WALKERS will be any students who live on the opposite side of Glendale Lakes from our school. FRONT WALKERS will cross Glendale Lakes at the crosswalk in front of the school. The SIDE WALKERS will be students who live on the same side of Glendale Lakes as HRE. The SIDE WALKERS will walk out the side entrance of the school and will be walked to the edge of the school property heading toward Victorville Drive. Students who live on Mariquita Lane and on the left side of Toluca Drive from HRE must be FRONT WALKERS and cross Glendale Lakes at the cross walk in front of the school. Students that live on the right side of Glendale Lakes from the school will be SIDE WALKERS. No student who is a side walker should cross Glendale Lakes Drive while walking home.

PreK, Kinder 1st, and 2nd grade students without older siblings will not be allowed to walk home alone. Parents must meet them at the crosswalk to receive them. If parents are not present at the crosswalk, students will return with employees to the front office. All parents who are meeting their children who are walkers must meet their children at either the front crosswalk for FRONT WALKERS or at the corner stop sign for SIDE WALKERS. Please do not retrieve your child as they are walking in the line as they are transitioning to their destination.

Thank you!

Bus routes have been updated to reflect the 2023-24 school year. Find your child's bus stop at http://bit.ly/47ex6TJ.

Hello HRE Parents,

In advance of the 2024-2025 school year, parents are asked to log into Family Access to update their student’s information forms. These forms are required for all students, both returning and new to Fort Bend ISD. Parents without Family Access accounts may request access from their student's school (home campus).

Please see the info sheet included with this email.

For assistance with the Student Verification Process, please contact your student's campus or visit: https://www.fortbendisd.com/skywardparenthelp

Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/hre
Location: 636 Glendale Lakes Drive, Rosharon, TX, USA
Phone: 281-327-5400
Twitter: @HREMustangs