Clark Primary Cats Newsletter
May 28, 2021
B.F. Clark Primary Elementary
Email: noreply531@springisd.org
Website: springisd.org/clarkpri2
Phone: (281) 891-8600
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Message from the Principal
Dear Parents,
As we approach our last week of school we want to thank you for your continuous support this school year. Even-though we faced many challenges we were able to work together to ensure positive student outcomes. We have special activities planned for our students and want them to be present to participate. Our virtual End of the Year Celebrations are next week and we hope you join us virtually. June 4 will be our last day of school and on this day all our students will receive their End of the Year Completion Certificates and a goodie bag that we have prepared for them. It has been a pleasure serving all of you this year and we look forward to our new 2021-2022 school year. Classes for students begin on July 19 and we can hardly wait to see everyone at school again. Please check our school website for updates and information regarding our upcoming school year.
Respectfully,
Cynthia Gomez
Principal
Memorial Day Curbside Meal Pickup Changes
In recognition of Memorial Day, there will be no curbside meal distribution on Monday, May 31. Instead, families will be able to pick up six meals per child on Wednesday, May 26 and eight meals per child on Friday, May 28 at any of the open curbside locations.
Morning Pick-Up Locations (7-8 a.m.):
Bailey Middle
Claughton Middle
Open Evening Curbside Locations (4-5:30 p.m.):
Booker Elementary
Burchett Elementary
Clark Primary Elementary
Cooper Elementary
Hirsch Elementary
Jenkins Elementary
McNabb Elementary
Ponderosa Elementary
Reynolds Elementary
Smith Elementary
Thompson Elementary
Curbside pickup will resume as usual on Wednesday, June 2.
For more information on curbside locations and meal time please visit our website, www.springisd.org/nutrition or follow us on social media at @SpringISD_Meals.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Join Us for a Dual-Language Program Open House at the School for International Studies at Bammel
Parents and guardians are invited to attend an in-person open house for the district’s new School for International Studies at Bammel (16711 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090) on June 1 at 8 a.m. or 6 p.m. Come meet the principal, talk with teachers and tour the newly renovated campus wing, designed to accommodate the specific needs of our young learners.
The school is initially recruiting for students in pre-K through 2nd grade with plans to add another grade level each year until the program serves students in pre-K through 8th grade. The two-way dual-language immersion program will feature Spanish at the elementary level with additional languages for students to explore once they reach middle school.
In launching the new school this August, the district is inviting all parents whose students are currently enrolled in the dual-languages programs at Hirsch Elementary and Clark Primary schools to enroll. The district is also inviting any other families interested in a dual-language program for their pre-K, kinder or first grade students.
Join us at the open house at the School for International Studies at Bammel. We’re looking forward to partnering with you so that your child has all of the opportunities of this wonderful new program.
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Application To Open June 2 for Eligible Spring ISD Families
Spring ISD students (up to 21 years of age) in families that temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals during the 2020–21 school year may be eligible to receive the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), which can be used to buy food from any retailer that accepts the Lone Star Card.
The P-EBT benefit was approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency. P-EBT benefits can be used the same way as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits.
A parent/guardian must apply if eligible child is:
Enrolled in K-12 and NOT part of a family who received SNAP benefits for at least one month between August 2020 and June 2021.
Born on or before Aug. 1, 2014, and is part of a family who received SNAP benefits for the first time during the 2020–2021 school year in May or June 2021.
A parent/guardian does not have to apply if eligible child is:
Born on or before Aug. 1, 2014, and is part of a family who received SNAP benefits for at least one month between August 2020 and April 2021.
Born after Aug. 1, 2014, and is part of a family who received SNAP benefits for at least one month between October 2020 and June 2021
The application for P-EBT will open Wednesday, June 2. To apply, visit yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/PEBT. The application link is case-sensitive. The deadline to apply is Monday, Aug. 13.
For more information about eligibility, applying and getting your P-EBT benefits, visit
hhs.texas.gov/pebt.Harris County Public Health to Host Care Kit Drives
In an effort to help mitigate the risk of COVID-19 across our community, the Spring ISD Police Department has partnered the Harris County Public Health Outreach Team to distribute Care Kits to our elementary families. Each kit will contain two adult and two kid masks, along with information on COVID-19 vaccine waitlist registration, vaccine FAQs, testing information and prevention messaging.
Care Kits will be distributed during school dismissal for each student and staff member to take home. Kits will also be available on campuses for virtual learners to pick up, as well as for staff members and students who may have been absent.
Friday, May 28
Eickenroht Elementary
Anderson Elementary
Tuesday, June 1
Major Elementary
Ponderosa Elementary
Wednesday, June 2
Bammel Elementary
Meyer Elementary
Thursday, June 3
Booker Elementary
Cooper Elementary
Summer Learning Opportunity for Spring ISD Parents
For any parent or guardian who would like an up close view of the district’s curriculum, Spring ISD has the right platform for you! The district is offering summer learning sessions for families who would like to see what their children are learning in school to better support their education at home.
Parents can participate in summer school sessions to become empowered in helping their children close the learning gaps using the Texas Home Learning (THL) resources provided by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). These resources are designed to accelerate students’ learning and provide remediation to help fill in the gaps that may have been created during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sessions will be held on Mondays during the month of June beginning on June 14. Parents can participate in a virtual lunch and learn session at 12 p.m., or they can participate in a face-to-face session at 6 p.m. at Westfield High School. No matter the option you choose, all participants will receive the curriculum and other supporting materials to use at home.
We encourage family members at all grade levels to participate in these three learning sessions on June 14, June 21 and June 28. Not only will parents gain insight into curriculum, but they will also gain a thorough lesson in the upcoming summer assessments.
To learn more about summer learning opportunities, please contact the Family Engagement Department at 281-891-6685.
Tuition-Free Pre-K Program to Expand Access to More Students
We’re pleased to announce we’re expanding our full-day pre-K program next school year to allow more students to experience the benefits of a high-quality early childhood education with caring and certified teachers at no cost to families.
Specifically, we’re looking to enroll some students who wouldn’t normally be eligible because they don’t meet the usual income, language or other requirements. This expansion will ensure more young learners get the great start that a quality pre-K education provides without their families having to pay any tuition or fees.
To accommodate these students, we are setting aside some seats at nearly every elementary campus. Parents who are interested should simply register at www.springisd.org/prek and fill out the application. The only eligibility requirement is that a student must be 4 years old on or before September 1.
The deadline to apply for the free pre-K program is July 23. Families will learn whether there is space for their student starting the week of July 26. For more information, visit: www.springisd.org/prek
The Window to Submit a Transfer Application is Now Open!
If your student is seeking to attend a school in 2021-22 for which they are not zoned, the window to submit a transfer application is now open at www.springisd.org/transfers.
The district offers different transfer types depending on the situation. Regardless of transfer type, transportation will NOT be provided to students. More information on each of the transfer types is available at www.springisd.org/transfers.
Just a reminder, students attending the district’s schools of choice (Roberson Middle School, Spring Leadership Academy, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, P-TECH at Dekaney High School, and Spring Early College Academy) are NOT considered transfer students since these schools do not have attendance boundaries. Students accepted into these programs receive transportation.
Should you have any questions about the online transfer application, please reach out to your student’s current principal.
Applications for transfers will be accepted through Friday, June 4 and will be processed as submitted. Parents should receive a notification if the transfer request is approved, denied or waitlisted within 10 school days from when submitted. Notification will be sent via email or phone call.
Please make sure we have an updated email address and phone number for you in the Home Access Center.
Now’s the Time to Update Your Contact Information! Log into HAC TODAY!
Parents, now’s the time to update your contact information in the Home Access Center and be sure that we have an email address linked to your HAC account.
This is very important as we will need an email address to contact you over the summer with your annual student update in preparation for the 2021-22 school year.
Getting access to HAC is easy via the mySpringISD link, found on every campus website, as well as the district website. Parents who aren’t sure of their logon information should contact their school. If you already have your mySpringISD username and password, getting to HAC is just a matter of logging into the portal and then clicking on the Home Access Center icon.
Once in HAC, you can edit your contact information in the demographics section. Again, it’s very important we have an email address listed in your HAC account. If you need more details on how to access HAC or set up an email address, visit www.springisd.org/hac.