Principal News
April 22, 2024
Principal Message
As our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders embark on their STAAR journey this week, we know that their hard work and dedication have brought them to this moment. We believe in them and their abilities to shine brightly during this testing period. They have prepared diligently, and now it's time to showcase all that they've learned. We know they will stay focused, stay positive, and give it their all. We're rooting for them every step of the way. Good luck to all our 3rd-5th grade students. They've got this!
ASE students will Learn...Inspire...and Lead...We are ASE!
Volunteers Honored
We will honor all ASE volunteers with a celebration after school on May 8th @ 4:30 p.m. Please plan to attend if you have volunteered in any capacity at Sullivan, as we want to show our appreciation to you! Please RSVP here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEAF2CAB9-49045146-2024
STAAR Testing Dates and Resource
Looking ahead this semester, we are sharing our STAAR Testing dates with all families. More information will come closer to our assessment dates. Please mark your calendars.
April 15th: 3rd grade Reading
April 16th: 4th grade Reading
April 17th: 5th grade Reading
April 18th: 5th grade Science
April 23rd: 3rd grade Math
April 24th: 4th grade Math
April 25th: 5th grade Math
In addition, if you would like to practice with your child, here is information to assist in accessing the practice tests online and incorportating the embedded supports that may be afforded to your child.
No Parent Lunches
Due to a student performances on the stage, and STAAR testing dates, parent lunch visits on the dates noted below are not permitted. We thank you for your understanding.
April 8-25
Field Day Volunteers Needed
If you would like to volunteer for our student Field Day activities, please access our QR codes to help out. We are very grateful for your donations and gift of time.
Student Awards Ceremonies
Our end of year student award's ceremonies are quickly approaching. Please make plans to come see your child during this special event on campus. Times are included below and see the edited time for Kindergarten.
Crossing Guards Needed
FBISD is looking for Crossing Guards to work during the 2024-2025 year. Please consider this job if you are looking to serve our community.
Parent Committee
Join the SEPAC meeting on Wednesday, May 15 @ 6pm to learn more about the committee and meet other special education parents in FBISD. The meeting is open to all parents of students receiving special education services.
Topic: SEPAC Open Meeting
Time: May 15, 2024 06:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/7386992457?pwd=d3JFdlI3Mm1ocC9kKzdGQmJuK1VKdz09&omn=98515039217
Meeting ID: 738 699 2457
Passcode: 123456
Campus representatives for the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) are needed for the 2024-2025 school year. SEPAC is a support network where parents can ask questions, meet other parents on the special education journey, and learn about relevant issues in the state and district that pertain to educating students with disabilities. To inquire about being a SEPAC representative, please complete the SEPAC Application Form 2024-2025.
Grade Level Parties
There are still few spots left for our PTA after school Grade Level Parties.
The online store is now opened for a limited time, here’s the link to our online store: https://asepta.membershiptoolkit.com/auctionstore
Yearbook-Attention 5th grade parents
Please submit a baby photo of your child for the yearbook “Guess Who” pages! See attached flyer and reach out to Yearbook@AnneSullivanPTA.org with any submissions or questions.
Staff Birthdays April
We want to wish a very Happy Birthday to our April staff members.
Counselor Corner
Our core value is patience. Here are a few benefits of patience: you can be more realistic and rational about decisions, you can develop persistence and resilience, and you can be less stressed while learning new skills. Being patient allows you to be a better listener. Being patient can help you overcome challenges. Having patience allows you to get through difficult situations and overcome negative emotions.
Tips for Home:
1. Practice patience through games. Using games is a great strategy that parents can use for teaching kids patience. Games that focus on taking turns are best for this purpose. Family-friendly board games such as Candy Land or Connect 4 are perfect to teach your child how to wait. When playing, make sure to say things like: “It’s my turn right now so you have to wait but you’ll get to go after me” or “See how Alex is taking his turn now. Once he and your sister have moved their pieces, it is your turn.” Your children will learn self-control and patience during a fun activity without even realizing that they are learning. Win-win for everyone!
2. Use a timer to help your child visualize the wait. If he is begging for a story, but you need time to finish what you're doing, set an egg timer for 5 minutes and tell him that when the bell rings, you'll read the book.
Summer Opportunity
We are excited to announce summer registration is open for the Academy of Inspiring Minds Program (AIM)! AIM offers aquatics, arts, culinary delights, STEM, and more this summer. Classes are open to all students, and they are not required to be in Extended Day to enroll. Class sizes are small and limited.
Parents can register using the link here: https://fortbendisd.reg.eleyo.com/camps .
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Watch Dog Dads
Calling all ASE Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles and other family male role models!
Please consider spending time on campus as a Watch Dog Volunteer.
The attached flyer shares more information about this great opportunity.
Please reach out to Ms. Davis, our counselor, with any questions.
Students Honored
Our Destination Imagination Team Ocean competed last weekend in the Lone Star Finals in Arlington.The team finished 2nd and is advancing to the Global Finals in Kansas City!
Team Ocean is registered as an ASE team and led by team manager Maliha Akhtar.
1. Yasmeen Akhtar (5th grade ASE)
2. Nooriyah Rahman (Colony Meadows)
3. Safiya Gurji (Colony Meadows)
4. Harshita Kommari (Colony Meadows)
We are proud of their efforts as they represent ASE. The final competition will take place in late May.
Student Awarded
Vivaan Ruparel participated in a chess tournament on Saturday in TH Roger’s school, where more than 500 kids were there. Out of 5 rounds , he won 3 and 2 were a draw. He was the only second grader in his section as per the rating amongst all other middle and high schooler kids . He won third place and we are proud of him.
Student Recognition
Our ASE Math Masters students performed wonderfully in the Math League Gulf District Championship, hosted at Fort Settlement Middle School on April 6th, 2024
Students who participated, excelled and qualified to proceed to the Texas Elementary State Championship are 4th graders:
· Jeremy Han
· Arnav Saitwal
· Anaya Mohan
. Shaurya Tatineni
Congratulations to all high-achieving Dalmatians who participated at district level:
Ancha Aadiv
Bhansali Saanvi
Han Jeremy
He Olivia
Hong Ziheng
Liu Mina
Mohan Aanya
Mondal Eshaan
Patel Kirtan
Saitwal Arnav
Tatineni Shaurya
Tiwari Anaya
Writing Challenge
Pieces submitted will be displayed on our Writing Challenge hallway bulletin board, along with recognition in this Smore. Creativity is encouraged and grammatical errors are forgiven!
Below is the April Challenge.
April Submissions:
5th-Ryuki Hotta
5th-Anshu Darsi
4th-Emaan Fatima
4th- Camden Philip
3rd-Naoki Hotta
3rd-Nikhil Sehgal
3rd-Mritsa Hari
3rd- Aashrika Mangipudi
2nd-Sahara John
2nd-Mehreen Vejlani
2nd-Natasha Laiduc
2nd-Deetya Ethiraj
2nd-Kaylee Zhou
2nd- Mrithikaa Yuvaraj
2nd- Carter Philip
Kindergarten-Will John
Kindergarten-Sahil Sehgal
Whole Child Event
April 24th will be our next Whole Child event. See below.
Drug Take Back event
Fort Bend ISD will host a collection site for the DEA Drug Takeback on April 27th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the administration building parking lot. This event provides a safe, convenient, and responsible opportunity to drop off unused or outdated prescription medications.
FBEF News
Here is the April news from our district Foundation.
FBEF May news
Here is the May newsletter from FBISD.
GT News
Here is the latest GT information from FBISD for parents.
PTA News
Yearbook
The 2023-2024 ASE yearbook is available for pre-order! Refer to attached flyer for details.
While you are in TreeRing, you can also:
· Customize 2 FREE pages for your child's book (available until April 4th)
· Share your photos for inclusion in the yearbook
Please reach out to yearbook@annesullivanpta.org with any questions.
Month Awareness
This month of April we recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month, which recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. In addition, we also recognize Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community. It aims to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate the school community and how to prevent it.
Early Pick-Ups
If you need to pick your child up early from school, the latest time to come to campus and do so is 2:40 p.m. We are not able to pull children from class after this designated time because we are preparing for our regular dismissal at the end of the day. We thank you for your conscientiousness with this noted time of 2:40 p.m.
Reporting Child Illness
Staff
Assistant Principal: Stefanie Roach Stefanie.Roach@fortbendisd.com
Assistant Principal: Anagha Machado Anagha.Machado@fortbendisd.com
Executive Assistant: Michelle Mitchell Michelle.Mitchell@fortbendisd.com
Registrar: Ashley King
Front Office Receptionist: Donna Allotta
Donna.AltamuraAllott@fortbendisd.com
Counselors: Kimberly Omanukwue (1-3) and Charlette' Davis (K,4,5) Kimberly.Omanukwue@fortbendisd.com Charlette.Davis@fortbendisd.com
Campus Compliance Coordinator (Special Education, 504, STAAR): Vanessa Browning Vanessa.Browning@fortbendisd.com
Save the Date
4/8-4/25: Performance practices & STAAR testing, No parent visits at lunch
4/15: STAAR testing begins. See schedule above.
4/25: 1st & 2nd grade performance
5/3: Field Day
5/8: Volunteer Appreciation celebration, 4:30 p.m.
5/10: Multicultural Day for students
5/20-5/23: Grade level Awards ceremonies, see above
5/23: Last Day for Students, 12:10 p.m. release