The Booker Bulletin
Oct. 2 - 6




Calendar at a Glance
Oct. 2 - Meaningful Monday - Wear attire representing Hispanic culture
- Principal Appreciation - Wear hats
- National Custodian Day
- Hispanic Project/Summary Due
- UT MAGIC BAND WEEK
Oct. 4 - PINK IT OUT!
Oct. 5 - Mental Health Awareness Day - WEAR GREEN
- World Teachers' Day - Write your teacher a sweet note (sticky, notecard, paper, etc)
Oct. 6 - HISPANIC Heritage Posters/Pics/Summary will be judged
Oct. 9 - Fall Break Week
Oct. 16 - Meaningful Monday - Hispanic Heritage Attire
- Principal Appreciation - Wear Crazy Socks
Oct. 17 - Hispanic Heritage Expo (date change) 8:30-10:30am - Free Dress Code
- Phase I GT Screening
Oct. 18 - Wear Pink - Boys included
Oct. 23 - Red Ribbon Week - Say No To Drugs - Wear Team Shirts/Jerseys
Oct. 24 - Spring ISD’s 2023 Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Oct. 25 - Wear Pink - Boys included!
Oct. 27 - Book Character Day
- Phase I GT Screening Ends
- Report Cards go home
Oct. 30 - Principal Appreciation - Send notes, cards, letters to show your love
Oct. 31 - Superhero Day
Upcoming Events
Nov. 6 - Parent/Teacher Conference
Nov. 7 - Student Holiday
Nov. 13 - GT Round Table
Nov. 14 Phase II GT Post Screening
Nov. 15 - Gt Round Table (Spanish session)
Nov. 17 - Family Feast Day
Nov. 20 - 24 - Thanksgiving Break

WEAR PINK HEADBANDS, BOWS, SOCKS, & SHIRTS

Monday, October 2nd! - National Custodian Day!


HELP US CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING CUSTODIANS
Please send sweet treats or warm greets their way such as ies or Good vibe notes on Monday, October 2nd and we will create baskets full of your goodies for them and present it to them
Send 4 simple individually wrapped/packaged items and we will distribute to each one of them! (Examples: 4 coasters,4 bags of chips or cookies, 4 cards or letters, 4 drinks, or 4 bottles of hand sanitizer/lotion, etc.) Small & Simple gifts go a long way!

Thursday, October 5th - WEAR GREEN

Wearing Green for Mental Awareness Day
We're excited to announce that on October 5th, we will be celebrating Mental Health Awareness Day by wearing green. Green is the color associated with mental health awareness, symbolizing hope, support, and solidarity. By wearing green, we are showing our commitment to creating a safe and caring environment where everyone's mental well-being matters. Let's come together as a colorful community to raise awareness, spread kindness, and remind everyone that they are not alone in their journey towards better mental health.
HELP ME CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING TEACHERS! -

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY FOR OUR TEACHERS
Things they love
GREAT BEHAVIOR & MANNERS!
100% ATTENDANCE & NO TARDIES
Sweet notes
Creative creations - paper flowers/drawings
Caring cards
Books

LET'S CELEBRATE TOGETHER!
Wear clothing that represents and supports the rich Hispanic Culture that can be seen all across the world! Represent different Latin customs, traditions, countries, and individuals who have made an impact on shaping Hispanic Heritage!
Hispanic Heritage Project
Pick an item or event or special place that ties you to the history and/or culture of Hispanic Heritage. Take or draw a picture of this item and write a summary about it. Each teacher will pick their favorite project and submit it to Booker Administrators by October 2ndthe end of the week and by the end of Hispanic Heritage, we will identify a primary and an intermediate student to win the campus award!
Sept. 18 - Oct. 2 - Work on Posters/Signs/Pics & Summaries
Oct. 2 - Bring in an item and a written summary on your item about the importance of this item for Hispanic Heritage - MUST SUBMIT WRITTEN SUMMARY TO BE CONSIDERED
Oct. 6 - HISPANIC Heritage Posters/Pics/Summary will be judged
Oct. 17 - Hispanic Heritage Expo - for Grade Level Winners' Projects will be displayed
8:30 - 10:30am
ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE!
CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE!

Spring ISD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Spring ISD is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15. From our emergent bilingual programs to our traditional Hispanic performing arts to Spanish-immersive curriculum, Spring ISD aims to highlight, preserve, and celebrate the district’s Hispanic heritage every single day.
You are invited to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, all month long! First, join the conversation by sharing photos of campus celebrations using the hashtag #CelebremosSpring. Be sure and tag the district social media accounts as well, on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Second, you can highlight yourself, a student, a teacher, a staff member, or anyone else from the Spring ISD community who deserves a shoutout. Just submit using this Google form.
In addition, save the date for Spring ISD’s 2023 Hispanic Heritage Celebration on October 24! Stay tuned for more information later in the month. And be sure to follow along across our social media platforms as we celebrate all month long!
Spring ISD celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Spring ISD se complace en celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, que se celebra anualmente del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre. Desde nuestros programas bilingües emergentes hasta nuestras artes escénicas hispanas tradicionales y el plan de estudios de inmersión en español, Spring ISD tiene como objetivo resaltar, preservar y celebrar la herencia hispana todos los días.
¡Estás invitado a ayudar a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, durante todo el mes! Primero, únete a la conversación compartiendo fotos de las celebraciones del campus usando el hashtag #CelebremosSpring. Asegúrese de etiquetar también las cuentas de redes sociales del distrito, en Twitter, Facebook e Instagram.
En segundo lugar, puede destacarse a sí mismo, a un estudiante, un maestro, un miembro del personal o cualquier otra persona de la comunidad de Spring ISD que merezca un reconocimiento. Simplemente envíelo utilizando este formulario de Google.
¡Además, reserve la fecha para la Celebración de la Herencia Hispana 2023 de Spring ISD el 24 de octubre! Estén atentos para obtener más información más adelante en el mes. ¡Y asegúrese de seguirnos en nuestras plataformas de redes sociales mientras celebramos durante todo el mes!
Understanding Hispanic Heritage and the impact its made on the nation and world's culture.


Find great resources and tips on how to support your local school and principal!

ATTEND TO WIN! LET THE FUN BEGIN!
Help us out with the tardies! School starts at 8am! Please make sure they are at school by 7:35am if they'd like to eat breakfast or 8:00am to catch the morning announcements. Any student arriving after 7:55am will not be able to eat breakfast! We look forward to working with all of you to ensure we are hitting our daily 97% daily target!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
100% - ATTEND TO WIN WE NEED YOU HERE EVERY DAY! WIN FREE DRESS CODE FOR YOUR LEVEL! | Our Weekly Winner! Third grade won the level of the week with the highest attendance percentage! | 98% Attendance Goal Help us meet our goal this year! Attendance is important for student success and social development! |
Click here to learn more about the implications of excessive absences, tardies, and early pickups. Please make sure you are aware of the state's attendance law.
NEXT WEEK IS....


REGISTRATION
All student registration is online. School hours for registration assistance are 8am-10am Monday through Friday. Please log in or create an account to get started! You may also contact our registrar, Ms. Velasquez, at 281-891-8756.

STUDENT IDs
Let's work together to enforce our new ID policy! Safety first!
Booker ID Badge Protocol - click here for actual campus protocols.
Student ID Replacement Link - click here if your child ever needs a replacement.
DRESS CODE, FIGHTING AND VAPING POLICIES!


Check out our quick view for our dress code expectations!

Spring ISD has adopted a new instructional calendar for the 2023-2024 school year! Check it out and plan ahead!

Please use this link to register for volunteer opportunities in Spring ISD and at Booker Elementary. Each year, parents, guardians, and/or community member must complete a new volunteer form. So, please register today!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer on campus, please complete this form. DON'T forget to complete the online district VIP application process at www.springisd.org/volunteer for you to go through our district process to be cleared, first!
NEED TO TALK TO AN ADMINISTRATOR?
Administrator Conference Request
It is important for us to communicate with you. If you would like to meet with any administrators or teachers, please be sure to contact us in advance to schedule a meeting so that we can best serve you. Often times we are in classrooms meeting with our students and providing strategic instruction, meeting with our staff, or attending off-campus meetings.
We appreciate you scheduling an appointment, in advance with the campus secretary in order to avoid a long wait or a return to trip our campus.
Thank you for understanding, it is greatly appreciated.
Need information on transportation changes, tardies, early and late pick ups, please click here!

Booker Elementary School
PRESS 1 - REGISTRAR - Ms. Velasquez - dvelas1@springisd.org
PRESS 2 - ATTENDANCE CLERK - Mrs. Lety Tzontecomani - ltzontec@springisd.org
PRESS 0 - RECEPTIONISTS - Ms. Solis/ Ms. Martinez
TO FAX: DIAL 281-891-8751
BOOKER INFORMATION STOPS HERE!
¡LA INFORMACIÓN DE LA RESERVA SE DETIENE AQUÍ!

HOW TO CELEBRATE YOUR PRINCIPAL
2023-2024 BELL SCHEDULE

Check out the new 2023-2024 Education Planning Guides here!
BECOME A MENTOR


Spring ISD PARENT PORTAL
The mySpringISD portal provides an easy platform for staff and families, where they can access all of their digital resources, including Schoology and the Home Access Center. The single sign-on option gives parents, students and staff instant access to all their online resources from any device and any location.
To get started, log on to my.springisd.org, and sign in by using your parent Spring ISD network login username and password.
If you forgot your log-in/username, please call our front office at 281-891-8750 for assistance.

