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We are committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment with high levels of authentic learning for ALL rooted in best practices through ongoing purposeful collaboration while preparing 21st Century leaders today to lead tomorrow.

There will now be new lunch times for Pre-k and Kindergarten! This change will become effective beginning Tuesday, January 16th.

1:35-2:25

Kindergarten

12:05-12:20

1st

10:45-11:35

2nd

9:55-10:45

3rd

12:55-1:45

4th

2:35-3:25

5th

1:45-2:35

Middle of the Year (MOY) Testing will begin this week. Parents, please ensure your child is present daily to participate in this important testing process. These tests will be utilized to measure the growth of scholars.

January 10th-26th - Kinder, 1st, and 2nd mClass

January 17th-19th - Pre-K Circle

January 17th - Students return to school.

February 6th, 7th, and 8th - STAAR Field Testing

February 15th - Parent Teacher Conferences/No Students

February 16th - Teacher Work/Prep Day/No Students

February 19th - Mid-Winter Break

We will have Welcome Wednesday for certain grade levels. Please only plan to attend on the dates indicated for your child's specific grade level. The next Welcome Wednesday lunch will be held on January 24, 2024.

January 24, 2024

Pre-K 11:50-12:20

ECSE 11:15-11:45

4th 10:30-11:00

Kinder 11:20-11:50

2nd and CASE 11:50-12:20

Parents, we are committed to partnering with you to ensure your children receive the best possible educational experience in Spring ISD. That’s why you should take part in our annual School Quality Survey, which will open on Jan. 16 and close on Jan. 31.

The survey asks for feedback on safety and behavior, student support, academic preparation, school leadership, and family involvement. The district will use the results to monitor our progress in meeting the goals of our strategic plan, and our school will use the feedback to shape the right improvement plan for our campus.

You can take the online survey from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Check your email for an invitation and survey link, or go to www.SpringISD.org/SpringSurvey. Paper surveys are also available at our front office. The survey is offered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Remember, all survey responses are strictly confidential.

Padres, estamos comprometidos a colaborar con ustedes para garantizar que sus hijos reciban la mejor experiencia educativa posible en Spring ISD. Es por eso que debe participar en nuestra Encuesta anual de calidad escolar, que comenzará el 16 de enero y cerrará el 31 de enero.

La encuesta solicita comentarios sobre seguridad y comportamiento, apoyo estudiantil, preparación académica, liderazgo escolar y participación familiar. El distrito utilizará los resultados para monitorear nuestro progreso en el cumplimiento de las metas de nuestro plan estratégico, y nuestra escuela usará los comentarios para formular nuestro plan de mejora.

Puede realizar la encuesta en línea desde cualquier computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente. Consulte su correo electrónico para obtener una invitación y un enlace a la encuesta, o visite www.SpringISD.org/SpringSurvey . Las encuestas impresas también están disponibles en nuestra oficina principal. La encuesta se ofrece en inglés, español y vietnamita. Recuerde, todas las respuestas de la encuesta son estrictamente confidenciales.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I hope this letter finds you well. As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure and nurturing environment here at Meyer Elementary, we are conducting a thorough review of student records to ensure that we have the most up-to-date information, particularly regarding any medical alerts and conditions.

If your child has any medical conditions, allergies, or requires specific
accommodations during school hours, we kindly ask you to contact our school nurse, Brenda Derrick, LVN at 281.891.8280 or Bderrick@springisd.org. Your communication will enable us to provide the best care for your child and ensure that our staff is well-prepared to handle any situation that may arise.

Please feel free to use the following link to our website to fill out any medical forms your child may need - https://www.springisd.org/Page/5299.

Your child's well-being is our top priority, and we believe that effective communication with parents is crucial in achieving this goal. In line with our campus health and safety initiative, we are reaching out to collaborate with you and request your assistance in keeping us informed about your child's medical history.

We appreciate your cooperation in this matter and thank you for entrusting us with your child's education and well-being. If you have any questions or concerns, please again feel free to reach out to Brenda Derrick, LVN at 281.891.8280 or Bderrick@springisd.org.

Wishing you and your family a successful and healthy rest of the school year.

Sincerely,

C’ne Dawkins
Principal

Meyer Elementary

Estimados padres/tutores,

Espero que al recibir esta carta se encuentre bien. Como parte de nuestro compromiso continuo de mantener una entorno seguro y enriquecedor aquí en la escuela Meyer Elementary, estamos llevando a cabo una exhaustiva revisión de los registros de los estudiantes para garantizar que tengamos la información más actualizada, particularmente con respecto a cualquier alerta y condición médica.

Si su hijo tiene alguna condición médica, alergias o requiere atención específica

adaptaciones durante el horario escolar, le rogamos que se comunique con nuestra enfermera escolar, Brenda Derrick, LVN de la enfermera en el número de 281.891.8280 de la clínica o correo electrónico de la Bderrick@springisd.org. Su comunicación será permitirnos brindar la mejor atención a su hijo y garantizar que nuestro personal esté bien-preparados para afrontar cualquier situación que pueda surgir.

No dude en utilizar el siguiente enlace a nuestro sitio web para completar cualquier formulario médico que su hijo pueda necesitar: https://www.springisd.org/Page/5299

El bienestar de su hijo es nuestra principal prioridad y creemos que la comunicación efectiva

con los padres es crucial para lograr este objetivo. En línea con la salud y seguridad de nuestra escuela iniciativa, nos estamos acercando para colaborar con usted y solicitar su ayuda en

mantenernos informados sobre el historial médico de su hijo.

Apreciamos su cooperación en este asunto y le agradecemos por confiarnos la educación y el bienestar del niño.

Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude nuevamente en comunicarse con: Brenda Derrick, LVN nombre de la enfermera al número de teléfono de la clínica 281.891.8280 el correo electrónico de la enfermera-Bderrick@springisd.org.

Deseándole a usted y a su familia un resto del año escolar exitoso y saludable.

Atentamente,

C’ne Dawkins

Principal

Meyer Elementary

Lace up and get ready for Spring ISD’s Fun Run and Wellness Fair! It’s happening at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2 at Planet Ford Stadium!

Registration is still open for the event, which includes a 5K course and a 1.5 mile course. Students can register for $15, while adult registration costs $20. You can sign up now at www.springisd.org/funrun.

This year, we’re celebrating your inner hero. So be sure to dress up as your favorite superhero to really get in the spirit! And be sure to join us afterwards for a wellness fair, music and kid-friendly activities.

For more information and to register, please visit www.springisd.org/funrun. Please consider joining our school team so we can have the largest group of participants!

¡Abróchese los cordones y prepárese para la carrera divertida y la feria de bienestar de Spring ISD! ¡Sucederá a las 7:30 a. m. el sábado 2 de marzo en el Planet Ford Stadium!

La inscripción está abierta para el evento, que incluye un recorrido de 5 km y un recorrido de 1,5 millas. Los estudiantes pueden registrarse por $15, y los adultos a $20. Puede registrarse ahora en www.springisd.org/funrun.

Este año, celebramos a tu héroe interior. ¡Así que asegúrate de disfrazarte de tu superhéroe favorito para entrar en el espíritu! Y asegúrese de acompañarnos después de la carrera para disfrutar de una feria de bienestar, música y actividades para niños.

Para obtener más información y registrarse, visite www.springisd.org/funrun . ¡Considere unirse a nuestro equipo escolar para que podamos tener el grupo más grande de participantes!

Parents, we would like your participation with Kroger Rewards. Please visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into the Kroger account, search for MEYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL either by name or JT901 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address, and a rewards card.

Thank you for your support!

Parents, please help us raise funds for our schools in a simple way! By joining SchoolStore.com you can assist us in supporting our scholars and teachers. Please review the information that was sent home and help Meyer Elementary raise funds to purchase the essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed. Scholars who return the fundraiser packets back on Monday will win a Mystery Prize!

Thank you for your support!

Spring Independent School District is celebrating National Mentoring Month — held annually in January — by highlighting its Vine Mentoring Program.

The Vine Mentoring Program began in 2020 and has grown every year since. It started with just 41 mentors connecting virtually with students from around Spring ISD, and has now expanded to more than 150 volunteer mentors meeting with hundreds of students at nearly every campus in the district. These mentors serve many roles with the students involved, acting not just as teachers and mentors but as coaches, listeners, role models, and advocates.

“Spring ISD is constantly focused on empowering young people, to help them find their passions, excel in school, and thrive in life well past graduation,” Tranita Carroll, Executive Director of Family and Community Engagement, said. “The Vine Mentoring Program helps us to fulfill that mission, offering a unique blend of support, guidance, and encouragement to our students.”

“The Vine is more than just an initiative. It’s a testament to our community’s dedication to nurturing the potential in every student,” Superintendent Dr. Lupita Hinojosa said. “It shows that in Spring ISD, it takes a village to foster and grow our students into successful adults. It’s incredible to see not only our staff but members of our community get involved, reinforcing our belief that when we invest in our youth, we’re investing in a brighter, more promising future for everyone.”

Success stories abound. High school students from the program have explored higher education opportunities through college trips, from Sam Houston State University to Prairie View A&M University and beyond.

To celebrate National Mentoring Month, Spring ISD is set to host a series of events, like the Mid-Year Meet-Up Dinner. For a full list of events, please visit www.springisd.org/calendar.

Those interested in becoming mentors with Spring ISD will need to commit to spending 30 minutes or an hour with their student each week. Meetings can take place either in person or virtually. Training and guidance is available with Vine Mentoring Program coordinators, as well. Contact mentoring@springisd.org or visit www.springisd.org/mentor for more information.

Practicing safe gun storage protects our kids, prevents accidents, and keeps our guns out of the hands of criminals. Together, we can keep ‘em safe, Texas! Learn more about the Texas Department of Public Safety’s effort to Keep ‘Em Safe at SafeGunStorageTexas.com.

Practicar el almacenamiento seguro de armas protege a nuestros niños, previene accidentes y mantiene nuestras armas fuera del alcance de los delincuentes. Juntos, podemos mantenerlas seguras, Texas! Aprende más sobre el esfuerzo del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas para mantenerlas seguras en SafeGunStorageTexas.com.

https://safegunstoragetexas.com/es/safe-gun-storage-spanish/

Dear Spring ISD Parents/Guardians and Students:

We are pleased to share that thanks to the collaborative voices of our parents and Spring ISD community, we have a number of updates to our Code of Conduct for the 2023-2024 school year. These updates include enhanced rules and regulations surrounding a standardized dress code and ID badging measures in order to strengthen the security of our buildings and reduce disruptions to the learning environment. Below is a summary of some of the major updates included. To review the entire 2023-2024 Code of Conduct document, click here.

ID Badges

All students (all grade levels) will be required to wear a campus-provided photo ID badge, visible at all times while on campus for the school day or during after-school activities. Initial ID badges will be issued free of charge by the school with lanyards. If lost, students must purchase a new badge through their school office following the campus’ process and associated fee for replacement.

NEW: Standardized Dress Code for 9th Grade Centers

New dress code measures include a standardized dress code for all incoming freshmen at the district’s 9th Grade Centers. Specifics include:

Polo-style Shirts:

Only polo-style short or long sleeve shirts are permitted. Shirt Colors are representative of each High School 9th Grade Center.

• Spring High School polos may be white, black, or hunter green,
• Westfield High School polos must be white, black, or red, and
• Dekaney High School polos must be gray, black, and blue (non-turquoise).
• Students are not allowed to wear hoodies or jackets that do not include a zipper. Hoodies and jackets must be unzipped upon entering the building.
• All polo school shirts must be solid in color, must not be oversized or too tight, and may not be sheer or see-through (undergarments should not be visible).
  

T-Shirts (Spirit Attire):

• 9th Grade Center HS issued school shirts may not be altered, cut, colored, written-on, rolled up or tied in any manner other than the original design of the shirt.
• School shirts may be worn modestly; cleavage may not be exposed.
• Oversized shirts are not permitted.
• School shirts may only be worn on Spirit Days designated and approved by the Principal or 9th Grade Center Associate (Spirit shirts include athletic shirts, band shirts, choir shirts, and club shirts).
  

Pants/Bottoms:

• Solid color (tan) khaki, navy blue, black casual pants with belt loops are required.
• Pants may also consist of blue jeans without holes, rips, or frays.
• Pants may not be torn at the seams or have any holes in them.
• Pants may not be skinny leggings, stretch material, jeggings, or excessively-tightly-fitted.
• Sweatpants, pajama pants or suggestive pants are not permitted. Pants must be worn at the waist and must fit appropriately.
  

Shoes:

• Shoes should provide adequate support and safety.
• Flip-flops, horseshoes, slippers, steel toe boots, crocs and slides are not permitted.
  

Hats:

• No head gear of any kind is permitted, including bandanas, caps, beanies, hats, doo-rags (durags), crochet scarves, or hoods.
• Hats should not be visible on campus.
• Athletics sports headgear should be stored appropriately in a student's athletic locker.
  

Backpacks and Bags:

• Backpacks must be either mesh or clear.
• Backpacks must be free from decorations, enhancements or writing that advertise, glorify or support lewd, offensive, vulgar, obscene or profane language or gestures, gangs, illegal activities, tobacco, sex, alcohol, illegal drugs or violence.
• No athletic drawstring bags or backpacks are permitted on campus or in the classroom. Any drawstring bags or backpacks that are used for athletics must be stored in the student’s athletic locker.
• Large purses are not permitted.
  

Special Occasions:

• Special occasions dress opportunities tied to behavior, academics, and school culture will be announced in advance.
• Free/Spirit dress opportunities must adhere to the Spring ISD dress code guidelines.

Please note that Alterations to the dress code are not permitted. The integrity of the dress code serves to enhance a positive, safe learning environment with minimal distractions from our academic pursuit of inquiry and knowledge. The SISD 9th Grade Center administration reserves the right to make final decisions or revisions concerning the dress code. Repeated infractions of the dress code policy will be deemed as defiant behavior and subject to strong disciplinary action by campus administration. If you have any specific questions, please contact your campus. The culture and safety of our students matters, and we truly appreciate your partnership and support!

Thank you for your cooperation and attention to these important updates to our campus procedures. We are confident that these changes will enhance our student and staff safety and will support strong school environments where our students can learn and grow each and every day.

Thank you,

Spring ISD

• Students must wear appropriate shoes. (No Crocs, flip-flops, no shoes with wheels, or shoes without backs)
• Tights are allowed as long as the student wears shorts or a skirt over them (the shorts or skirt should also be to the knee).
• Hair color that is not natural is prohibited.
• Students may carry a backpack of their choice. The backpacks must be school appropriate.

The Family and Community Engagement Department offers various classes for parents. The courses are designed to increase student achievement by equipping parents with the skills needed to help their students academically, socially, and emotionally. All classes are available to all parents. Courses are held at the Spring ISD Community Engagement Center or at schools within the district.

• • ESL Classes
  • Technology Classes
  • GED Classes
  • Spanish Classes

  Most classes are held at the Spring ISD Community Engagement Center, 17125 Ella Blvd., Houston, Texas 77090. Stop by for more information or call 281-891-6060.