Holley Hawk Newsletter
August 22, 2022
Welcome
Dismissal- The first week of school often takes us little longer to get students in the cars and dismissed. It is important that you have a car rider number for your child/children and that they memorize it as soon as possible to dismiss students more quickly. Numbers will be available in the front office. We ask that you keep the car rider number visible until your child is in the car. Please be patient with us the first few weeks until we get systems in place.
Lunch Visitors- All FBISD schools will be closed to visitors at lunch time until Aug. 22. This gives the teachers and students an opportunity to learn the lunchroom systems before we have guests on campus.
Upcoming Dates
September 5- No school
September 8 - Open House
September 22 Early release/parent conference day
September 23 Fort Bend County Fair Day- no school
GT Parent Advisory Committee
The GT PAC’s first meeting of the 2022-23 school year is open to all parents of GT students. This open meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Click https://www.smore.com/a9wtj for more information.
Whole Child Health Initiative
Brighter Bites
Distribution days are:
September 15
September 29
October 13
October 27
November 10
December 1
December 15
Please use this link to register your family for Brighter Bites.
https://www.brighterbites.org/signup/n=0/s=Mary%20Holley
Please use this link to register to volunteer
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZaJv-pvVoRgFbdlb0Q1oGlCMwgZMuSdYTLCzZ6mG_5k/edit
Cheer Tryouts
Does your child have school spirit? Do they enjoy dancing, tumbling, and being a leader? Holley Elite cheer is the club for your child. Tryouts will be held August 31st-September 2nd. Applications can be found on the Holley Elite Cheer club page, at the front office or attached. Applications are due August 25th. No late applications will be accepted.
The Whole Child Health Back to School Mental Health and Wellness Fair will be held at Dulles High School. The fair will provide families with information on the resources the district has available to support and develop the mental, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical health of all students in FBISD. The purpose of the Whole Child Health campaign is to increase awareness of FBISD’s diverse and robust health services and supports and decrease the stigma, financial, and access barriers to mental health support. Our commitment to Whole Child Health includes making sure that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
Links: Whole Child Health Back to School Mental Health & Wellness Fair Webpage
Bus Locator
Family Access
Car Riders and Walkers
Walkers: Dismissal can usually be much faster if your child is a walker. 3rd-5th grade can be picked up by the bicycle racks on the left side of the building. Pre-K and 1st grade walkers will be released to a guardian through the Pre-K Hall exterior door. Kindergarten students will be released from the Kinder Hall exterior door and 2nd grade will be released from the 2nd grade Hall exterior door. Please do not park on the street in the front of the building as this impedes traffic and slows down the process. You may park at the aquatic center and walk over to pick up your child if they are a designated walker. Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we get the process going.
Change in Transportation
Early Pick Up
Attendance and Absences
Student attendance is a top priority for the district this year so be aware that there
will be consequences for excessive absences.
If your child is absent they are required to send a note within 5 days of their absence or it will be considered unexcused.
Nurses Information
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/888
Here are the Minimum Immunization Requirements for the 2022-23 School Year. If your child received any immunizations over the Summer Break, please send an updated validated copy to Nurse Angela at the MHE Clinic.
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/pdf/6-14-2022-2023-MinReq_K-12.pdf
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/pdf/6-15-2022-2023-MinReq-Child-Care-PreK-1.pdf
If your child wears glasses, please make sure they have them with them the first day of school.
Vaccinations
Online Verification
School Supply List
PTO
Free and Reduced Lunch and Breakfast
Breakfast served every morning starting at 7:30am.
Student Code of Conduct
Cell Phone Policy
For safety purposes, the district permits students to possess personal mobile telephones; however, these devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes. If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day, the device will be confiscated. Per the Fort Bend ISD Parent/Student Handbook, the parent may pick up the confiscated telecommunications device from the principal’s office for a fee of $15.
As per all digital devices, the district is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen telecommunications devices.
Extra Clothes
Background Checks
Background checks- Volunteers must complete a background check in order to attend
field trips, volunteer at school, etc. Please see the link below. It is a great idea to go ahead and have your completed background check on file with the district in case an unexpected opportunity arises that you wish to attend at school. It can take up to two weeks for someone to be confirmed with the district once the background check information is completed.
FBISD School Calendar 2022-23
Extended Day
Extended Learning / Elementary Program: Extended Day (fortbendisd.com)
Pre-K
If you or someone you know would like their child in Pre-K this year, please use the link to apply. Child must be 4 by September 1, 2022. Holley only has bilingual Pre-K. The other students will go to Mission Bend.
Birthday Celebration Information
We love celebrating your child's birthday! However, only store bought cupcakes are approved by the district. Items not allowed for birthday celebration are cookies, drinks, candy bags, balloons and homemade items. The cupcakes can be dropped off in the front office and will be given to the student the last 15 minutes of class.
Happy Birthday
https://fortbendisd.revtrak.net/es/holley-es/holley-es-marquee/#/v/holley-es-birthday-marquee
Holley Information
Email: Laureen.Sanford@fortbendisd.com
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/mhe
Location: 16655 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-3850
Twitter: @MaryHolleyElem1