Spring Shadows Elementary
Parent & Student Newsletter
March 2018
Marvelous March!
We kicked off our 4th and final 9 weeks of school this past week! We are definitely in the last home stretch of the school year! This month, we hope you and your family were able to enjoy the break off as we will have one more holiday (Good Friday on March 30th). We will continue to push hard to ensure your child meets their end of year academic goals.
Just a friendly reminder that our students should be reading at the following levels by the end of the year:
Kinder- Level 4 or higher
1st Grade- Level 18 or higher
2nd Grade- Level 28 or higher
3rd Grade- Level 34 or higher and passing STAAR
4th Grade- Level 40 or higher and passing STAAR
5th Grade- Level 50 or higher and passing STAAR
If you have not done so, please schedule a meeting with your teacher during their conference period, if you have questions regarding your child's current academic progress. Also remember, that your child can log on to the following websites- www.istation.com and www.razkids.com. Both of these websites are invaluable in helping your child become a better reader.
Make sure to mark your calendars! We are 100% supporting our children as they prepare for their STAAR exams.
The exams are on:
- April 10: 4th Grade Writing
- April 10: 5th Grade Math
- April 11: 5th Grade Reading
- May 14: 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Math
- May 15: 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Reading
- May 16: 5th Grade Science
We are looking for parent volunteers to come on April 6th to help decorate our school to motivate our students on the day of their test. If you are able to come, please come and we will assign you an area.
Finally, please be reminded that the front office opens at 6:50 a.m., the gates open at 7:00 a.m., and your child should be in class at 7:20 a.m. sharp. If your child needs to eat breakfast at school, please have them in school at 7:00 a.m. so they have plenty of time to eat and make it to class in time. Every instructional minute counts. Your child is tardy at 7:30 and you will have to sign them in the office.
Together we can help your child achieve their dreams for their future!
With much wildcat love,
Rachel Martinez
Spring Shadows Elementary Principal
February Perfect Attendance
3rd 9 Weeks Awards Ceremony: April 6th, 2018
Join us for the 3rd 9 weeks Award Ceremony celebrating your child's success! To maximize on instruction, we are asking parents not to check out their children. You are welcome to have lunch with your child on this day.
1st Grade- 7:45- 8:15
Kinder- 8:15- 8:45
2nd Grade- 8:45- 9:15
4th Grade- 9:15- 9:45
3rd Grade- 9:45- 10:15
5th Grade- 10:15- 10:45
Wildcat Community Shout-Outs!
GIRLSTART 2018
5TH GRADE TRACK!
5th Grade Track
Rodeo 2018
4th Grade Rodeo Day
Trail Riders
Kinder on Rodeo
Magic Moments
Family Fun Night
Dental Classes
Afterschool Classes
Blessings in a Backpack
PTA School Bell Award
Character without Question
Character Parade
Recognizing Hard Work!
Spring Shadows Elementary
Assistant Principal: Cindy Gardner
Dean of Students: Cindy Rodriguez
Email: rachel.martinez@springbranchisd.com
Website: https://cms.springbranchisd.com/sse2/
Location: 9725 Kempwood Drive, Houston, TX, United States
Phone: 713-251-7100