The Mane Tail
Friday, February 17th, 2023
MESSAGE FROM MRS. MOTZNY
Dear Parents,
We have decided to order our school supplies for the 2023-24 school year from a different company. We will be working with 1st Day School Supplies. This company guarantees that schools will receive only "name brand" school supplies. We have had a lot of difficulty with inexpensive supplies not holding up throughout the school year. Information about how to order your child's school supplies will be coming later this spring.
Sincerely,
Heather Motzny
Upcoming Events
Monday, February 20th: Professional Development Day for Staff (No School)
Tuesday, February 21st: 5th Grade Science Benchmark
Thursday, February 23rd: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Reading Benchmark
Tuesday, February 28th: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math Benchmark
Creekwood Grill Spirit Night 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 2nd: Creekwood Grill Spirit Night 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 7th: Black History Month Program 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 10th: 120th Day (1st Grade)
Attendance Office
As a reminder, per CFISD policy the school is unable to accept an email as an excuse note when your student is absent. When your student returns to school, please send in a note with your child. The following details should be on an excuse note:
- the student’s full name
- the date(s) they were absent
- the reason for the absence
- parent/guardian signature and phone number
If you have any questions regarding attendance please contact Erin Johnson by email at erin.johnson2@cfisd.net or you can call (281) 213-1607.
From the library
Our 3rd graders have worked hard this school year in the NCAA sponsored Read to the Final Four. They read and recorded minutes so well, but Sampson did not move onto the Sweet 16. That's ok! We read and had so much fun along the way. Last week, they were reading to participate in a staff vs. student basketball game. Students read to be entered in a raffle to play the game. The rest of the 3rd grade was amazing cheering - and they were loud! We had so much fun! Coach Draudt (retired Cy Falls successful basketball coach) came to coach our 3rd graders. They were definitely more organized than our staff team! The students were fantastic, and we are so proud of them.
Sampson's very own Reading March Madness is now underway. Students read and vote on their favorite book. All of the books are 2022 publication date, so we have some fresh books!
Spanish Action Based Learning Lab
K & 1st grade: Repaso (Review)
Las cuatro estaciones (The four Seasons)
La primavera (spring)
El verano (summer)
El otoño (fall)
El invierno (winter)
En la primavera hay muchas flores. (There are a lot of flowers in the spring.)
En el verano hace calor. (It's hot in the summer.)
En el otoño las hojas se caen. (The leaves fall in the fall.)
En el invierno hace frío. (It's cold in the winter.)
2nd-5th grade: Repaso (Review)
Mi casa (my home)
La casa (home or house)
El apartamento (apartment)
La sala (living room)
La cocina (kitchen)
El comedor (dining room)
La habitación (bedroom)
El baño (bathroom)
El jardín (garden)
¿Dónde cocinas? En la cocina. (Where do you cook? In the kitchen.)
¿Dónde comes? En el comedor. (Where do you eat? In the dining room.)
¿Dónde te bañas? En el baño. (Where do you shower? In the bathroom.)
¿Dónde duermes? En la habitación. (Where do you sleep? In the bedroom.)
Gracias,
Sra. Betancourt
KEEPING SICK CHILDREN HOME
Counselors Corner
Incoming 6th graders attending Spillane Middle School
2023-2024 school supplies are officially live!
You can purchase your child’s school supplies now at: www.EducationalProducts.com/ShopPacks.
Use school ID: SPI014 (3 letters & 3 numbers) to order.
The cost is $60.00 and you can order now through May 23rd - online only. Orders taken after May 23rd will be $65.00, and the last day to order supplies through Spillane is 6/19/23.
Bringing Out the Best
Bringing Out the Best Character Education Program:
For the month of February, we will be focusing on the character trait Kindness as we Bring Out the Best in CFISD. Kindness is a sympathetic or helpful act. You can access any of our lessons and activities through the district website here: https://www.cfisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7582
PTO News
PTO Plant Sale - FINAL DAY!
TODAY is your last day to participate in the famous PTO plant sale.
This year we will offer tomato plants, bell pepper plants & hot pepper plants. All plants are $5 & will be ready for pick up early March.
Thank you Ready To Grow Gardens for all your help!
Purchase PLANTS here: https://sampsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/store
Sampson Gives Back
Help us support Entrusted Houston by donating toiletries for children in foster care.
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Lotions
Be sure to bring donations by Feb 25th!
BINGO Night
Tickets are on sale for our upcoming BINGO night and can be purchased here.
Sampson PTO Box Tops
Staff Appreciation
Thank you to Nicole Countryman and Emily Roberts for your help in making this month's staff appreciation event a huge success! Also, special thanks to PJ’s Coffee for donating all of the coffee for our Sampson staff.
K.I.S.S. Dance Special Thanks
The PTO would like to give special thanks to the following individuals for their help in making the K.I.S.S. dance a fun and successful event.
Chair: Amber Fasheh
Committee Heads, Nicole, Hagler, Stephanie Nicholson, and Melanie Schulin
Committee members
Families who donated and supported
Sampson Administration and Staff
And a special thank you to our K.I.S.S. sponsors Claire Warren Lester Warren Team, Giftelier, Balle Bliss, Luxury Medical Spa, Lonestar Pest Control Service and HEB Floral Department.
Creekwood Grill Spirit Night
Please join us and our wonderful Sampson staff at Creekwood Grill on Tuesday, February 28th and Thursday, March 2nd.
Sampson Elementary
Email: sampson@cfisd.net
Website: https://sampson.cfisd.net/en/
Location: 16002 Coles Crossing Drive, Cypress, TX, USA
Phone: 281-213-1600
Facebook: facebook.com/SampsonElementarySchool
Twitter: @SampsonElem