Rattler News
Newsletter for the Week of August 29th, 2022
Message rom Mrs. Chavira, Campus Principal
Rattler Community,
Our Fall semester is going by very fast. We are entering week 5 and we have the month of September right around the corner. Thank you Rattler Community for your support. This past week we sent home Progress Reports on Wednesday. Please make sure you reach out to your child's teacher if you have any question. We also encourage you to look at I-station Reports that are being sent home in order to have a full understanding of students current levels.
We know that there has been a delay with distributing devices. Know that we are distributing the moment they arrive at the campus. This Monday we will distribute another set of devices that came in on Friday. We hope to get devices in the hands of all students as soon as possible.
I want to thank all of the parents and guardians that joined us for Coffee with the Principal. We look forward to sharing campus information as well answering any questions from our community. We encourage you to join us next month for our September meeting.
Thank you again for your continued support in Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary and #TEAMSISD.
Respectfully,
Cristina Sanchez-Chavira
Proud Principal of Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary
School Office Number: 915-937-7102
Email: cchavi@sisd.net
TWITTER: DSShook_ES
#EmpoweringRattlers
“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.” – J.K. Rowling
Thank you for your support
Last years fundraisers allowed us to redo our Science Lab and add the great wall decor for our Rattlers. Thank you for your support!
Attention all 4th and 5th grade Rattlers
Eastlake Homecoming
We are excited to take part in our Eastlake Parade. The following student groups will be participating in the parade. Please see the information below.
Rattler Competition Cheer Squad
Will be walking the parade and performing at the Eastlake Community Pep Rally
Current STUCO members
Current 4th and 5th grade STUCO members that were inducted in 21-22 will be walking the parade with their sponsors.
Current National Elementary Honor Society
Current 4th and 5th grade NEHS members that were inducted in 21-22 will be walking the parade with their sponsors.
Grupo de Danza Folklorico
Folklorico Dance Group members from 21-22 school year will be on a parade float. Parents that would like their child to participate are asked to volunteer to decorate the float. Parents would need to be available on Tuesday, September 6th for planning and Wednesday, September 7th for decorating. Students will walk with DL teachers and Dance Sponsor.
Dual Language Academy
Dual language students Students in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade are invited to ride the float for the parade. Criteria to participate is as follows.
- Parent or guardian must be available to for Tuesday, September 6th for planning and Wednesday, September 7th for decorating.
- DL parents that are able to provide support, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher. Five students from each class will be selected to participate for a total of 30 students.
- Students will ride the float with DL teachers
Grandparent’s Day Celebration
Date: Monday, September 12, 2022
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Shook Cafeteria
At Dr. Sue Shook Elementary we value the contribution that Grandparents have in our Rattler's education. To celebrate National Grandparent's Day, we will hold an event in our cafeteria where our principal will share a story. The entirety of the event will take place in our cafeteria and without our students being present. Due to the capacity of the cafeteria, there will be a limit of 400 attendees with each needing a ticket that can be obtained by completing this form. There will be a limit of 2 tickets per household until all tickets are reserved. Once all tickets are reserved, we will announce. Students with tickets for their grandparents will receive them on Thursday, September 8.
World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
This week we will kick off our fall fundraiser. Students will receive a flyer with information on our chocolate fundraiser on Monday which can be found below. The distribution of boxes for those participating begins on Tuesday. The money raised through this fundraiser allows us to do a variety of things for our students including purchasing materials for upcoming family nights of learning, playground equipment to be used during recess, and provide incentives for different events such as popcorn for classes with perfect attendance. Every student who sells at least one box of chocolate will earn a week of free dress at the end of September. For students selling at least two boxes, they will be able to silly string Mrs. Chavira! The full details of prizes can be found on the flyer. Thank you in advance to our Rattlers who participate!
LEXIA
Happening at The Ranch
Chick-Fil-A Night
Welcome to The Ranch
Welcome to The Ranch
EARNED Free DRESS PASS
All parents that completed the online meal application by Friday, August 26th, Earned a FREE DRESS PASS for their Rattler For Friday, September 2nd.
We greatly appreciate your support. We only have 52 students that did not complete a registration and we will continue to share with parents the importance of staying current with campus documentation required for their children and the campus.
These applications are not only used to provide an accurate account of our campus demographics but are also used to find similar schools across Texas that will be compared to to in order to assign TEA Designations.
If ever your status changes due to changes in employment etc., the application is always available in order to be updated.
If you have not completed the application. It is still available at . https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
New Attendance Incentive Beginning Monday, August 29
Starting Monday, August 29, students will be able to earn free dress Mondays! Students who are in attendance every day from Monday to Friday will earn free dress the following Monday. Teachers will notate in the student’s agenda when they have earned free dress for their attendance. We understand that our students may be sick and stay which is why this great incentive can be earned weekly.
Weekly Attendance Report
Our goal as a school is to reach 98% attendance each week. We know that staying healthy is critical in order to ensure we are at school.
This week's attendance by grade level.
Week 4
Congratulations to all grade levels. All had an improvement in attendance.
We will all keep doing our part to keep our students healthy in order for them to come to school.
*As a reminder all students PK -5th grade fall under the Texas Education Code.
- PreKinder: 92.36%
- Kinder: 95.34%
- 1st Grade: 95.76%
- 2nd Grade: 98.49%
- 3rd Grade: 95.50%
- 4th Grade: 95.47%
- 5th Grade: 96.79%
Congratulations to our TOP classes with attendance over 98% for the week
- 5th grade Hidalgo 99.04%
- 5th grade Macias 99.04%
- 1st grade Aleman 98.86%
- 1st grade Lucio 98.86%
- 2nd grade Banda 98.86%
- 2nd Grade Castro 98.86%
- 2nd grade Martinez M 98.86%
- 3rd grade Lara 98.86%
- 2nd grade Gonzalez M 98.81%
- 3rd grade Martinez E 98.61%
- 1st grade Martinez 98.59%
- Kinder Moreno 98.57%
- 3rd grade Chavez 98.44%
- 5th grade Hernandez 98.08%
- Kinder Castillo 98.57%
Make everyday count!
To meet the age of our Rattlers, Note the adjustments at the Elementary level for Homecoming
Mark your Calendar
- Chocolate Fundraiser Kick-off during PE Classes
Tuesday, August 30th
- Virtual Volunteer & Shook Sheriff Orientation 5:00pm -6:00pm
Wednesday, August 31st
- Club Shirt Day with uniform bottoms
- Competitive Rattler Cheer Squad Practice 3:15-4:15 (Not VSP)
- College Thursday Shirt with uniform bottoms
Friday, September 2nd
- Spirit shirt day or School Polo with jeans
- Young Rembrandts 3:15 in Science Lab
Save the date
Monday, September 5th
- No classes in observance of Labor Day
Tuesday September 6th -Friday September 9th
- Eastlake Homecoming Dress-up Days
Virtual Volunteer & Shook Sheriff Orientation
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022, 05:00 PM
Microsoft TEAMS
What do I do if my child is ill?
SISD Schools are required to follow current isolation protocols which applies to individuals who have symptoms and/or test positive/negative for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. They should isolate for a minimum of 5 days and may end isolation if:
Individuals that test NEGATIVE for COVID-19 and may have another illness unrelated to COVID may return to school if.
- After 24 hours WITHOUT fever and or the use of fever reducing medication.
- Show improvement of symptoms.
- And this concern is not related to COVID-19
Individuals that test POSITIVE for COVID-19 and are symptomatic may return to school if.
- After a minimum of a 5-day isolation and meets the following criteria.
(a) After 24 hours WITHOUT fever and or the use of fever reducing medication.
(b) Show improvement of symptoms.
Students may return to campus if the above applies. It is strongly recommended for the student or staff member to wear a mask for an additional 5-days after their release from isolation from COVID-19 Disease
Individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 but do not have symptoms
- Should isolate for a minimum of 5 days from the date of the first positive COVID-19 test. It is highly recommended that individuals wear a mask for an additional 5-days when returning from isolation.
Use the ESWIPE only when you have had a positive COVID Exam (home or medical facility)
Attendance Reminders
We know our students will become ill throughout the year. For this reason it is important that when our students are healthy, they are attending school everyday. Lost instructional days do not only impact your child's education but also the education and dynamics of all students in the classroom. For this reason, MAKING EVERYDAY Count is critical for the success of your child and all students on campus.
The state of Texas holds administrators and parents accountable for attending school daily. At 5 absences or tardies, you will be asked to have a meeting with administration to make sure we are working together to educate your child. Please help support our teachers by brining in your children ready to learn. We thank you for making attendance a priority.
It is vital to submit a NOTE, from the doctor or a personal note, for EVERY absence to explain why the child missed school.
You can email all Personal and Doctors Notes to: attendancesueshook@sisd.net
Early pick-ups
- Early pick-ups are not processed 30 min before dismissal.
- PK/Kinder: No later than 2:15
- 1st-5th : No later than 2:45
VSP – Coaches Needed!
There is still time to sign up your child up for VSP. At this time, we are in need of volunteer coaches in order to form the teams. If a age group does not have any volunteer coaches, a team cannot be formed.
If you would like to sign your child up for soccer or pep squad OR you have already signed them up but will volunteer to be a coach, please contact our outstanding campus coordinator.
Coordinator: Mr. Patti
Phone Number: 915-204-2666
Information to Include if You Leave a Message or Send a Text:
*Program Interested In
*Child's Full Name
*Grade Level
*If You Are Interested in Being a Volunteer Coach or Co-coach
Project Vida Fall Parent Session:
Project Vida is partnering with the Eastlake Feeder pattern to provide informative parent classes focused on being a conscious parent. All parents who participate in the full six-week program will be gifted with a swag bag and tools to implement the strategies learned. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, at different age levels of focus, and virtually both during the day and in the evening. Parents may sign up for both levels. Please flyer for more information and visit https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6983882/PVHC-Triple-P-Enrollment-SISD
Lunch Applications & Negative Balances
Our campus cafeteria has started to send out negative balance letters. Please consider the following:
1. Complete online application to update your status.
bit.ly/3w8SmJM All students with a submitted application by August 26th will receive a free dress pass for the following Friday.
2. Log-in to look up account balances and pay balances
https://bit.ly/3Qx5kc8
3. Speak to your children if you are sending lunch and do not want them to pick-up a plate. Note that the cafeteria will never deny a meal. If a child requests a plate, they will receive a plate. This may accrue a negative balance. Please monitor your child's account.
If you have any questions, or do not feel your application is correct and require support, please contact
Annette Roa
Cashier I
(915) 937-7114
aroa03@sisd.net
COVID-19 Positive Procedures
As of August 10th, 2022, Socorro Independent School District will continue to follow all directives from the El Paso Health Department and our local health authority. Currently the community does not have a mask mandate. Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary will continue to.
- Offer a shield to any student that may request one (notify the classroom teacher).
- Provide and encourage the use of face masks.
- Have sanitizing stations in every hallway and promote proper hygiene
- Ensure that students do not share or have community supplies while in the classroom.
- Disinfect and sanitize classrooms and common areas daily
Call-Outs
Campus nurses are reporting all trends to the local health department and on a case by case basis. With guidance from the Local Health Department, they will notify us when we need to notify our community. We will be using the district script to make callouts to parents and guardians only when classrooms approach closing threshold, as directed by local health department on a case-by-case basis, at elementary grades PK to 5th grade. Class Enrollment is considered. We continue to encourage you to monitor your children for any illnesses or symptoms. If a child is ill, please ensure they remain at home.
Face Masks
Face masks are highly recommended as directed by the local health authority.
Community Property and Sharing
Students do not share any items in class. Teachers have classroom systems to sanitize anything that students are using that may be used by others.
Sharing of Food items
Please make sure to provide support with the following
- This year we will not be accepting treats for birthdays. Special Holiday Occasions will have a protocol in the event safety protocols allow for treat days.
- Ensure that students are only bringing lunch snacks that are personal size or in a small ziplock back. Students are not allowed to bring large or family size bags of chips or candy that could promote sharing. All items must be individual size. Please remind student on the importance of not sharing food items due to food allergies and to mitigate the exchange of germs and viruses.
Service Animals vs. Pets on Campus
These last few weeks we have seen an influx of on service and pet animals on campus.
This is only a concern due to the number of students that have allergy concerns. In an effort to keep our students safe and support our community, we want to take this opportunity to educate our students and community on the difference between a pet and service animal.
Pets including arm held puppies or other animals are not allowed on school grounds.
Service Animals
We understand that all certified service animals are full grown and understand they are on duty. We will be teaching our students the difference. The following are small reminders to help our students know the difference.
- Please keep your service dog on their service harness.
- We apologize for students approaching your service animal. We will do our part to teach our students to not touch or distract your service animal while they are on duty. Feel free to set boundaries.
- Service animals are calm and understand they are on duty. If your service animal becomes agitated due to the number of children, please reach out to administration so that we can create a plan.
ADA only allows service dogs on campus. If you have a therapy or emotional support animal that you must bring on campus, please reach out to administration for approval and agreement.
Although we do not believe that families would bring pets on campus that are not service animals, we ask that pet owners do not attempt to abuse this very important service as a way to get pets on campus. The attached table is being shared to help better educate our community on the differences between service, therapy and emotional support animals. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.
Arriving on time
Reminders on our bell system.
- Cafeteria, Gym and 4th and 5th grade gates will open at 7:00am
- First Bell will ring at 7:30
- MUSIC will play over the intercom at 7:25 meaning that we only have 5 minutes left before our Breakfast in the classroom begins (7:30-7:45)
- Tardy Bell will ring at 7:45
- Breakfast in the classroom is served from 7:30-7:45
- Instruction will start promptly at 7:45
Thank you parents for not blocking our walkways and stopping at the end points. This helps us have a visual of the students coming and allowing us to better guide them.
Parent and Community Support
Actions Calendar for August
Calendario de Acciones para agosto
District Calendar
Prepare for Homecoming
How to get my tickets
Eastlake games this week
Campus Personnel
Mrs. Chavira: Principal
Email: cchavi@sisd.net
Assistant Principals
Mr. Estrada: restra18@sisd.net
Mrs. Hurtado: nhurta@sisd.net
Counselors
Mrs. Duarte: cduarte@sisd.net
Ms. Galvez: mgalve01@sisd.net
Librarian
Ms. Jones: bjones01@sisd.net
Parent Liaison
Mrs. Brittany Burnette: bburne01@sisd.net
Community in Schools
Mrs. Sonia Esparza: sonia.esparza@sisd.net
Contact us for more information
Email: cchavi@sisd.net
Website: https://www.sisd.net/site/default.aspx?domainid=4099
Location: 13777 Paseo Del Este, El Paso, TX, USA
Phone: 9159377100
Twitter: @DSShook_ES