The Eickenroht Express

Maybe you cooked out with friends and family or maybe you laid around and watch college football and our Astros. Whatever it was, I hope you have enjoyed your three day weekend. As I mentioned last week, we are in full swing with instruction and learning. Students in PreK through 5th grade were given beginning of the year assessments so that we can use the information to drive individualized instruction. If your child was absent last week, make-up testing will take place this week. Please make sure they are present.

We have several events planned for the month of September. Please remind grandparents that they will be celebrated this Friday from 7 am - 8 am with a biscuits and gravy breakfast. Grandparents will have to sign in that morning. Please encourage them to come one day this week to get their name tag so they do not have to wait in line. The event has a hard stop of 8 am so that students can get in class for instruction.

Please remember all transportation changed must be made with the front office and will not be accepted through text, phone calls, or messages to the classroom teacher. Any changes need to occur before 2:45. Many parents have been walking up to get their children who are supposed to be car riders. Car riders should be picked up in cars. For your children's safety, if you forget or do not have a car rider number, you will be asked to wait outside until car rider is over.

Dismissal begins at 3:20 and is over by 3:45. At 3:45 we will bring any remaining students inside the building. Parents or guardians will have to exit their vehicle and come inside and show ID to get their child/children. If you have a question about policy or need additional information, please feel free to call the front office at 281-891-8840 or email me at sberlitz@springisd.org.

We would like to help all families make sure their children are in dress code. In order for us to do this, we need your help. If you are able and can donate new or used uniform shirts and pants to the school, it would be greatly appreciated. We have several families who need assistance. We have reached out to local businesses to see if we can find sponsors. Maybe you work for a company that would be willing to help. If so, please reach out to me or one of the school counselors so we can connect.

Lastly, we have continued to look for the perfect Assistant Principal for Eickenroht. We hope to have that individual by the end of the week. As soon as we do, I will update you and schedule a time for you to come meet the entire administrative team. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to serve you and your children.

Sincerely,

Shanna Swearingen

Monday 9/2/24

LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 9/3/24

GT Parent Meeting from 6 pm - 7 pm

The Community Engagement Center

17125 Ella Blvd.

Houston, Texas 77090

Tutorial Letters Go Home

Wednesday 9/4/24

Thursday 9/5/24

Deadline for Tutorial Letters to be Returned

Friday 9/6/24

Grandparents' Day

Breakfast for Grandparents from 7 am - 8 am

Grandparents are invited to join their grandchild/children on Friday, September 6th from 7:00 am - 8:00 am for Biscuits and Gravy in the Eickenroht Cafeteria.

This is for grandparents only. If you have any questions, please call the front office.

Please join us Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 for Open House. This is a great time to meet with your child's teacher and get specific information about the classroom, grade level content, and expectations.

After School Tutorials will begin Tuesday, September 10th

Students attend by invitation only.

Tuesdays - Math

Thursdays - ELA and Science

Please make sure if your child is selected for tutorials that he or she attends each time.

Please consider donating snacks for our teachers to enjoy throughout the day. We would like to stock the fridge with cold drinks and the cabinets with chips, fruit, nuts, and other snacks.

* Attendance is very important. Please ensure your child/children are at school every day by 8:05. We do not want them to miss one minute of instruction.

* Breakfast and lunch are free to all students. Breakfast is not served after 8:05.

* Eickenroht Elementary has standardized dress and it will be strictly enforced. Please see the details below.

* Dress Code for Eickenroht Elementary

Our school philosophy is to maintain a focus on the education of our students and ensure safety for all students by the reduction of distractions and disruptions to the learning environment by developing an effective standardized dress policy. Any items worn to school must not undermine the integrity of the standardized dress policy, serve as a disruption to the educational environment or present a health or safety hazard to any individual.

Short or Long-Sleeved Polo Style Shirts

• Pre-K - 5th grade students may wear any approved color polo. (Black, Gray, Maroon, White, Navy Blue)

• Polos must not be see-through and undergarments should not be visible.

• Polos may not be altered in any manner other than the original design of the shirt.

• Polos must be SOLID, not stripes, and be either (Black, Gray, Maroon, White, Navy Blue)

T-Shirts

• Eickenroht SPIRIT SHIRTS may only be worn on Fridays.

• School spirit shirts may be worn with appropriate jeans. (NO holes or rips) on FRIDAYS ONLY.

• College shirts are allowed only as determined and announced by the campus/district administration.

Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Jackets/Coats

• Sweaters/sweatshirts/jackets/coats must be solid color. Students can wear any solid color jacket or school sponsored item.

• May have a round or V-neck, or may be a button-front cardigan style.

• Jackets/coats with zippers may be worn, but MUST be open and completely unzipped while on campus.

• Clothing with written or visual messages are prohibited. (Everything should be one solid color.)

• HOODIES MAY NOT BE WORN AT ANY TIME WHILE INSIDE THE BUILDING.

Bottoms

• Solid color khaki (tan), navy blue, or black casual slacks with belt loops are required.

• Jeans are allowed ONLY ON FRIDAYS with a school sponsored Eickenroht Spirit shirt.

• Pants may not have tears or holes in them. (Cargo pants are NOT permitted.)

• Pants must be worn at the waist.

• Yoga pants, leggings, sweat pants, joggers, or form fitting spandex material clothing are NOT permitted.

• PreK through 5th grade are permitted to wear Black, Gray, Maroon, White, or Navy Blue shorts, skirts or uniform dresses at or below the knee.

• Blue Jean shorts are ONLY PERMITTED TO BE WORN ON FRIDAYS.

Shoes

• Shoes must have a closed toe and backing.

• Flip flops, house shoes, shower shoes, Crocs, and slippers are NOT allowed.

• Shoes with high heels are not allowed.

• Shoes may not have wheels.

Backpacks/Purses

• Backpacks may not have wheels.

• Backpacks will be put away in the cubbies and not kept on the back of chairs.

• Purses are not allowed on campus. If a student needs to carry personal hygiene items, they may be kept in their backpack.

Miscellaneous

• Blankets and stuffed animals are NOT permitted and should not be brought to school.

• Headgear, such as hats and headbands with ears or decoration that stands out, are NOT permitted.

• Noisy, light up, distracting jewelry is not permitted.

Special occasion dress opportunities will be announced in advance and may be related to academics and behavior.

Eickenroht Elementary administrators reserve the right to make final decisions and revisions concerning the standardized dress code policy. If a student is out of dress code, his/her parents will be contacted to bring a change of clothes. Consequences will apply if the clothing is not changed.

* Water Bottles must be clear and hold water only. If your child has a thermos or canteen that is not clear, he or she may use it only during lunch. Only water bottles that are clear can be accessed during class time.