Navigator Newsletter

Navigator Families,

Thanks to all the families who came out to our bingo night. We had a great time!

This week's newsletter contains new/updated info about:

-NEW Middle-of-Year testing

-THE SNOW BALL Family Event hosted by PTO (Fi. Dec. 13th. - See ticket info below)

-PTO Penguin Patch Student Holiday Gift Shop (all next week)

-NEW 12 Days of Holiday Dress-Up (calendar below for student dress-up)

-4th grade musical holiday performance - "Snow" - Tue. Dec. 17th

-NEW Free girls basket basketball clinic (register below)

-NEW spelling bee winners

-NEW Dec. 20th early release day schedule + Winter Break schedule

-"NO BADGE, NO RIDE SAFETY POLICY" - (with online SMART tag payment link)

-Spring ISD 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar Survey

-School Choice Applications for 5th graders (updated application assistance schedule)

-Parent Birthday Lunch visits (details for visits throughout the year)

-Spring ISD Mobile Food Market (Free Food Distribution)

...and more!

Parents,

Students will be completing their Middle-of-Year (MOY) testing next week. We request your assistance in having students well-rested and arriving on time so they can do their best. There will not be makeup opportunities the following week, so attendance is critical barring illness. This important data will help shape their learning in the second semester. Thank you for your support!

PTO cordially invites all Navigator families to THE SNOW BALL! Don't miss a night to remember with friends, music, "selfie lane," Santa Claus, snow train, crafts, snacks, and refreshment. 2 adults per student may attend, and students must be accompanied by at least 1 adults (students cannot be dropped off alone).

Reserve your tickets now! Pre-sale tickets are only $8 (ticket at door will be $10 at the door).

Ticket Link:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/the-snow-ball/items?cart

If you would like to help organize or work the event, please contact PTO: ncespto1@gmail.com

PTO'S Popular Penguin Patch Gift Shop returns! All next week, students will be able to bring money to purchase small gifts for themselves and their loved ones. Money envelopes were sent home this week--please assist students by noting who they need to buy gifts for and setting a budget. If you would to volunteer to help work a shift at the store and help the kids, please use this sign-up link:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0F4FA4A82AA2F94-53271800-penguin

Students can join the holiday dress-up fun! See calendar for special themed days.

Our 4th graders are proud to present their holiday music performance SNOW on Thursday, Dec. 17th. They will be performing to their peers at 9am and to parents/families at 6pm. For questions contact Mrs. Clark: HCLARK@springisd.edu

Springwoods Village Middle School is hosting a free girls basketball skills clinic for Kinder-through-5th grade girls on Thursday, December 12th!

If you are interested please click this form to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKX9vbB7UgWNnvAoMP_Ih3iBFdlfl3J89uasDtfrcPTjZm5A/viewform

-Please arrive 5 minutes before your session to get checked in The Gym Entrance will be at Springwoods Village Middle School facing Northgate Elementary (Door #15)

Thursday December 12th Schedule:

K–2nd: 4:45-5:15 pm

3rd–5th: 5:30-6:00 pm

For questions contact Coach Hernandez at Springwoods Village: vhernandez4@springisd.org

The competition at our school spelling bee was fierce, but Kai Parquet emerged victorious, with Brayden Provost as the runner up! Kai will move on to compete in the district spelling bee. Congratulations to all of our contestants!

Mrs. Cuevas from PTO helped set up the beautiful tree in our foyer--the students love it! Thanks PTO!

Northgate Parents,

Thank you for helping your bus rider students keep up with their SMART tags, which Spring ISD Transportation requires for them to ride the bus. Lost tags can be replaced at the front desk for $5 cash (no credit card) per district policy. We also have a new online link that parents can use to pay for lost badges using credit card.

Student ID Replacement - Electronic Payment Link

https://springisd.revtrak.net/elementary-schools/Northgate-Crossing-Elementary/#/list

For more information on Spring ISD's Smart tag system, visit:

https://www.springisd.org/o/sisd/page/smart-tag

Spring ISD is requesting parent feedback on two different instructional calendar options for next year:

Please visit this link to see the options and vote for your choice:

https://springisd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KkiIsLmIVcBIKG

Spring ISD offers both choice and program opportunities for students. The goal is to ensure families can find the best fit for their student, whether it’s taking part in a specialty program at their neighborhood campus or applying to one of the district’s schools of choice.

The opportunities to explore different interests and careers are extensive and distinguish Spring ISD as a district of choice with no limits on what students can achieve.

With students at the center of everything we do, we want our families to have options as they look for the right fit for their child. No matter what school your child attends, our mission is always the same: Provide an excellent education that prepares students for lifelong success – in college, career and/or the military.

Learn more about our schools of choice below. Please note, families can apply to multiple schools using a single online application.

Visit this website:

https://choosespring.org/school-choice/

Spring ISD In-Person Application Assistance:

December 12th: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Spring ISD Family & Community Engagement Center)

Roberson MS Virtual Application Assistance:

• Roberson Middle School: Dec. 11th @ 9-11 am
• December 11: Virtual link: meet.google.com/sgu-ppfx-hts

Roberson Middle School Recruitment Website Link -Everything that parents need to know about Roberson can be found here. It even has the School of Choice button which will access the page where parents can click "Apply":

https://roberson.springisd.org/o/rms/page/rms-school-of-choice-recruitment

Main Schools of Choice Page (where the "Apply" button is)

https://choosespring.org/school-choice

When applying, parents must click at the top to create an account if they do not already have one. There is also a "Video" at the top where they can get instructions.

Roberson Middle School will not start looking at any data until after January 10. Then it takes us 2-3 weeks to make final decisions about if their child will move on to the next phase. Thus, parents, should not receive emails from us about that decision until the last week in January. We may, however, send emails earlier if we are missing information or see errors in their application. So, it is best that they check their emails a few times a week from about January 13 until the end of the process.

-Tami Branch, Roberson Middle School (TamiG@springisd.org)

-Parents are now allowed to visit their child for lunch on the student's birthday (or birthday "week")

-We know many birthdays fall on weekends, or that parents may not be able to visit on the exact day due to work, so we just ask that you visit within one-week of the birthday (before or after).

-Check in at the front office and let them know your student

-Students with winter break or spring break birthdays may have parents visit the week before or after.

-Students with summer birthdays (after the end of school) may have parents visit anytime in May for lunch.

-Lunch visits are limited to two guests per student (which includes any other children)

Dear Spring ISD Families,

As we prioritize the health and safety of all our students, we want to remind you of the importance of keeping your child at home if they are feeling unwell. To help you navigate when to keep your child at home and when it's safe to return to school, we’ve attached two flyers (in English and Spanish) with specific scenarios and guidelines.

Please review these materials carefully to ensure a safe and healthy school environment for everyone. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.

-Spring ISD Nursing and Health Service

You can download the PDF versions here:

https://www.springisd.org/documents/printable-calendars/662033

Visit this website, and see flyers and video below for more information:

https://www.springisd.org/o/sisd/page/smart-tag

SMART ID Tag Replacement UPDATE: :

Each student receives a free smart tag at the beginning of the year. Once a student has their ID, if the student loses/misplaces their ID and needs a replacement, it will be $5 for the new card (the price covers the card, printing, sleeve, and lanyard). All payments will need to be in cash (exact change) and the student or the parent can pay the office and receive a receipt (students should not be giving any money to their teachers). There is also an online payment link below. For questions contact sruiz14@springisd.org

Student ID Replacement - Electronic Payment Link

https://springisd.revtrak.net/elementary-schools/Northgate-Crossing-Elementary/#/list

Parents,

It is important for us to communicate with you, but we unfortunately cannot always accommodate "walk-in" meeting requests. If you would like to meet with any principals, administrators, teachers, the counselor, other staff, etc., please make sure to contact us in advance to schedule a meeting so that we can best serve you. Thank you for understanding.

Immunization – Please make sure your Navigators are up to date on their immunizations. Your child will not be placed on a class roster if they lack the necessary immunizations. If you are unsure about what immunizations your child needs, Texas Department of State Health Services requirements has an updated list you can check:

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/requirements

o To find immunization locations near you, please visit the Harris Health System site (https://www.harrishealth.org/) or call 713-873-TOTS (713-873-8687)

o If your child has all the required immunizations, please make sure our registrar, Karla Zelaya (kzelayar@springisd.org) has a copy of the documentation.

Registration – Parents of returning students may continue updating student information using the email that was sent to the primary guardian. All parent information, such as phone numbers, emergency contact information, and working emails need to be current and updated.

o If your Navigators attended Northgate Crossing Elementary school on an affidavit, you must complete a new affidavit for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have a lease agreement, you must attach a current lease to the returning student registration.

Attendance – Students need to attend school on a timely, regular basis. Students who often arrive late or leave early often have gaps in their learning. Our daily attendance goal is 98% or greater. When we meet this goal, our campus receives additional funding, and an accountability distinction. We have monthly campus-based perfect attendance incentives planned for students who have perfect attendance.

Visitors – All visitors to Northgate Crossing are required to check in at the front office and provide a valid government-issued picture ID. Once you provide an ID, a visitor's badge will be issues and you will be able to enter the building or check a student out for the day.

Volunteer form/background check – Parents and guardians may be invited to campus activities to observe, participate, and volunteer. A volunteer form and background check are required for activities throughout the year, such as classroom parties and volunteer opportunities. Please complete the form as soon as possible to allow time for processing:

https://www.springisd.org/page/volunteers-in-public-schools/

Drop-off/Pick-up procedures

o School doors open at 7:35am and the tardy bell rings at 8:05. Students dropped off after 8:05 will need to be checked in by a parent of guardian. Breakfast ends at 8:05pm.

o Students may be picked up early until 2:30pm. If you need to make a transportation change, you must come in person with a valid government issued picture ID or email sruiz14@springisd.org before 2:30pm.

Car Riders

▪ If your child is in grades Pk-1, you will drop off and pick up your child on site B (the parking lot for the gym and cafeteria.)

▪ If your child is in grades 2-5, you will drop off and pick up your child on side A (the parking lot in front of the building.)

▪ If you have children in multiple grades, they will be with the youngest child on the corresponding side for dismissal.

▪ During the car-rider dismissal, parents must remain in their vehicles.

Bus Riders

▪ Buses will pick students up in parking lot B, in front of the cafeteria and gym. Buses arrive between 3:15 and 3:25.

Walkers

▪ Students who walk home may be picked up at the designated parent pick-up in front of the PK playground. PK to 2nd grade students will not be allowed to leave campus on their own--they will only be released to a guardian or parent.

DISMISSAL NOTICE FOR PARENTS OF "WALKER" STUDENTS

We have had some dismissal issues with parents of our "walker" students parking in the side B parking lot (bus area) and walking across the busy parking lot to pick up their walker student from the PreK area. This creates a safety issue and interferes with dismissal. Any parents needing to enter the building during dismissal should use the main office entrance (side A) Otherwise you can contact the front office to change your student's transportation to "car rider" instead of "walker" and wait in the car rider line at dismissal (Side A for 3rd-5th, Side B for PreK-2nd). Thank you for understanding.

23437 Northgate Crossing Blvd.

Spring, TX 77373

Phone: 281-891-8780

Fax: 281-891-8781

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