Salyers Cub News
March 23, 2020
Weekly Newsletter
We hope to link valuable information as it relates to instruction while we work remotely!
Special Update and Video Message from Our Superintendent!
Please Complete the Technology Survey Sent by the District
As Spring ISD works to develop instructional plans for the future we need your help! Please complete the Technology Survey sent out.. You can also access the survey below
THANK YOU!!
First, I want to thank everyone for their patience as we navigate through this different scenario as it relates to distance learning. Please know that we will continue to provide students with learning opportunities while our campus is closed.
Below you will see that students will have various learning opportunities across different subject areas through Spring ISD's Empowered Learning At Home. Also included in this newsletter are links to additional fun and engaging activities for students and families! Check them out and have some family fun!!!
Please visit https://www.springisd.org/athome and see all the wonderful activities that our scholars can engage in to continue their learning. We want this to be an easy transition to at home learning, so please take it one step at a time and know these activities are optional and will not be taken for a grade.
Website: https://www.springisd.org/Salyers2
Twitter: @SalyersElementary
FYI - Parent Contact
Additional Technology Resources through Comp-U-Dopt and Comcast
Comp-U-Dopt - Laptops are available!
You must register with Comp-U-Dopt to receive a computer. They'll give you a confirmation, which must be presented upon picking up your laptop. For more information on how to register call 713-426-2330 or go to compudopt.org.
Comcast is offering free internet for 60 days to help families who may not have access to internet at home through its Internet Essentials program. The program’s website says to apply by April 30. To see if you are qualified to apply, click here or call 1-855-846-8376.
Let's Get Moving!!
Active Video: Family Fun Together - Fun way to take a few minutes to get your body moving and work off some of that energy!
Read Aloud of the Week
Read Aloud Enrichment Activity
Have some fun talking together or write about the story!
- The story takes place at Roosterfish Elementary School. In what ways is Clark's school similar to your school? In what ways is it different?
- Using the classroom pictures in the story, talk about or make a list of the similarities that you may see in your classroom. What are the differences?
- Were there any rhyming words?
- Did you like the story? Why or Why not?
Join us for Field Trip Friday
District Info
Free Meals Available to Spring ISD Students During School Closure
Spring ISD families will be able to pick up free breakfast and lunch for their children who are 18 years old and under from 8 to 11 a.m. during the school closure at the following school sites:
Anderson Elementary, 6218 Lyngate, Spring
Bammel Elementary, 17309 Red Oak Dr., Houston
Booker Elementary, 22352 Imperial Valley Dr., Houston
Clark Primary, 12625 River Laurel Dr., Houston
Claughton Middle, 3000 Spears Rd., Houston
Hoyland Elementary, 2200 Wittershaw Dr, Houston
McNabb Elementary, 743 East Cypresswood Dr., Spring
Meyer Elementary, 16330 Forest Way Dr., Houston
Ponderosa Elementary, 17202 Butte Creek Rd., Houston
Reynolds Elementary, 3975 Gladeridge Dr., Houston
Smith Elementary, 26000 Cypresswood Dr., Spring
Families arriving during the scheduled time will receive both breakfast and lunch for their children, who must be present with their parents. Look for a drive-through area at the front of the school where the grab-and-go lunches will be handed out.
How to Opt Back In to Receive District Phone Calls and Text/SMS
Spring ISD has an automated messaging system that allows the district to communicate with parents and staff quickly and efficiently via phone call, text/sms message and email. The system is only effective, however, if the district has accurate contact information for those groups.
“Now more than ever, parents and staff need to stay connected and be well-informed about decisions that are being made and resources that are available to our families while schools are closed,” said Chief Communications Officer Tiffany Dunne-Oldfield.
Sometimes people choose or accidentally opt out of receiving the callouts and text messages and change their mind later. Spring ISD parents and staff who would like to opt back in to receive phone and text/sms messages, may do so by following the instructions below:
- Phone calls: Call the Blackboard Phone Hotline at "855-502-STOP (855-502-7867)" from the phone line that has been opted out.
- Text (SMS) messages: Reply START to "60680" from the phone line that has been opted out for non-emergency messages. Reply START to "54968" for emergency messages