#InfluencingExcellence
Week of April 17th - April 21st
Hello SPARK families,
We have a busy quarter ahead! Be sure to read the weekly newsletters, calendar events from ClassDojo and communicate consistently with your child's teacher as each of us continue to influence excellence.
We hope to see your SPARK at school every day as their attendance is of the utmost importance.
- Saturday, April 22: Future Family Parade & STAAR Parade
- Monday, April 24: STAAR Pep Rally
- Wednesday April 26: 3rd Grade STAAR- ELA
Updated Bus Routes
EVERY Minute Counts - Attendance Incentives đŻ
Attending school daily is very important! When your child is not at school, they are missing key foundational knowledge. However, we do encourage students to see our Legacy clinic if they are feeling ill. We also encourage families to make appointments for after school, or at least during the end of the school day. Students who are in class at 9:30 a.m. are marked present for the day. If you pick up your child prior to 9:30 a.m., they are unfortunately counted absent. Also, when your student consistently arrives late or leaves early, they continue to miss learning.
We have Attendance Incentives through the end of the school year.
Be sure to check out the flyer below to see how your student can earn a prize. đ
We currently are 3 letters in for the word 'COMMUNITY'.
We hope to meet our ADA goal at least 3 out of 5 days this upcoming week. đ¤đ˝
Excused Absences & Submission of Notes
YES Prep Public Schools defines excused absences as absences due to one or more of the following:
⢠Illness
⢠Medical/dental-related, including appointments
⢠Bereavement/Funeral for immediate family members
⢠Absences related to the legal system
⢠Religious Observances
⢠Any other absence that is protected under State or Federal law.
You can also email your excuse note to: zully.flores@yesprep.org
REMINDER
Perfect Attendance Field Trip
*Although permission slips will be handed out on May 12th, if a student accumulates 5 or more absences before May 24th they will be disqualified from the trip.
STAAR COUNTDOWN
Parents of our 3rd grade Soldiers: It is extremely important that all students are present and on-time for school, daily, as we continue to prepare them for this assessment. Talk to your student about their goals and how they are working hard to earn gold stars and rank UP!
Spring Pictures
Field Day T-Shirts
https://tinyurl.com/2znhjsfd
SPARKs of the Week
Easter Egg Hunt đ°
Our Easter Egg Hunt took place on Monday, April 3rd. Check out some of the pictures we captured. đ
ClassDojo Incentives
PK - Tuesdays
K - Wednesdays
1st - Thursdays
2nd/3rd - Fridays
Other positive points may be assigned per class/grade-level.
SPARKS Core Value
S is for Self-Aware
Sparks know our own selves. We identify our emotions and thoughts. We seek to celebrate our strengths and understand our limitations. We have a well-grounded sense of confidence, optimist, and a "growth mindset"
Student Assistance Forms
⢠Family or student supplies or resources needed for school (i.e., calculator, books, food)
⢠Student social and emotional concerns
⢠Student home or family concerns
⢠Student relationship concerns
⢠Concerns about harassment, race, or equity.
Legacy Clinic
Legacy Community Health is here for you and ready to serve the students at Yes Prep Southside Elementary. Our clinic hours are Monday through Thursday 7 AM-415 PM and Friday 7 AM to 3 PM. We are a full-service clinic that can see all students and their siblings under 18 years of age for services ranging from annual check-ups and vaccines to referrals to sick visits. Walk ins and appointments accepted. Please contact our office at 713-814-3337 during regular business hours for more information.
Student Technology Use Policy - REMINDER
Students, when using YES Prep Devices, and services provided internally, or services provided by third parties must follow all student codes of conduct as referenced in the student handbook. Students will also be in violation of this policy if the use of technology is not in accordance with state and federal laws.
PRIVACY
Students shall understand that files, services, and devices provided by and managed by the school are not private. There is no expectation of privacy when students use the school districtâs network, devices, and services, and anything they do can be viewed by the administration at any time.
Computers are property of the campus and district and are to be used for instructional purposes only. Please check your students' computers for anything that could be in violation of the student handbook.
If you have any questions about this policy, you may reach out to Ms. Hogg, our Director of Campus Operations or Mrs.Citchen.
Car Rider Morning Drop-Off Information
Morning Arrival Drop-Off:
Drop-off is ONLY at the front of the school and designated cones. You MAY NOT go straight down the side of the building once entering the parking lot, and you may not drop off at the side of the building, or the back of the school. There is no adult supervision in any of these areas, and it is very dangerous.
Entering in the side of the school interrupts the flow of the buses and is prohibited. There is a sign that states, DO NOT ENTER.
Once in the front driveway of the school, pull up to the next numbered cone or person located on the sidewalk. Parents should be ready to let children out of the car as soon as you stop. Use of your cell phone is prohibited. Please help keep all students safe and do not use your phone in the drop-off line.
Students should be ready to exit the car. They should have their backpacks, lunches, etc., and exit quickly out of the driver side of the vehicle. Students should not get out of the car on the right side and walk around the car. This is very dangerous.
Assigned staff members direct students walking path and may assist the younger students to the entrance, as needed.
As soon as your child is safely out of the car, pull forward and exit the line to your right.
Follow the traffic flow pattern by keeping straight pass the trash dumpster on your right and through the gates, unless authorized to turn left for a secondary sibling. You will circle the back of the stand-alone building (Home Office) and exit the front gates.
**After 7:25AM all parents must park and walk their student into the building as staff are no longer on arrival duty. **
Early Release Information
Car Rider Dismissal Information
Parents MUST have the designated car tag visible at ALL TIMES. Keep the sign out and visible until you have picked up your child. This helps the adults load the correct child in the car. Cars without the car tag will have to park and go into the front office to be cleared before taking their child. ** Parents must wait until the dismissal process is complete **
We utilize a number system for afternoon pick-up. Your student(s) are assigned a number, which is on your card. Numbers are called/queued based on pick-up line order. Siblings should all have the same number. Please help your child memorize their car rider number. **Skipping the line disrupts the traffic flow and will result in a delay in picking up your student**
Your child will be waiting at/walking to a numbered cone or by a staff member. Make sure you pull up so that your driver car door is next to the cone.
Students should get in quickly and be seated. Please teach your child to quickly secure the seatbelt so you can pull forward/exit right and keep the line moving. If your child needs assistance with their seatbelt, please pull forward past the front of the line, pull over to the side, and buckle them there, so we may continue loading students. Please also refrain from engaging in extended conversations with staff on duty as their priority is student safety.
Students should be able to get in on the side by the sidewalk. We do not allow students to cross over traffic to get in on the opposite side.
Once your child is in the car, you may pull into the right side of the drive and bypass other cars that are still loading, and safely exit the pick-up area. Only authorized vehicles are allowed to turn left for a secondary sibling. All other vehicles must keep straight to circle the stand-alone building (Home Office)
Car Rider Traffic Flow
Change in Transportation
Dress Code Policy
Lost Device Policy
We have noticed an increase in the number of students saying they lost their devices or chargers. As a reminder there is a $250 charge for lost devices and chargers and a $25 charge for lost chargers. This information can also be found in the Student Technology Device Use Agreement.
Privacy
Students shall understand that files, services, and devices provided by and managed by the school are not private. There is no expectation of privacy when students use the school districtâs network, devices, and services, and anything they do can be viewed by the administration at any time.
Computers are property of the campus and district and are to be used for instructional purposes only. Please check your students' computers for anything that could be in violation of the student handbook.
If you have any questions about this policy, you may reach out to Ms.Hogg our Director of Campus Operations or Principal Citchen.
About Us
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Email: Tiffany.Hogg@yesprep.org
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Location: 5515 South Loop East Freeway, Suite B, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: (713)924-5300
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