Rattler News
Newsletter for the Week of September 12th, 2022
Message rom Mrs. Chavira, Campus Principal
Rattler Community,
We are in Week 7 of our school year with only three weeks left in this marking period. As a reminder to all new families in our community, we will be having intersession the week of October 3rd through the 17th. Students return on Tuesday, October 18th. During the first week of intersession we invite students to receive targeted instructional support. If you are planning on taking a family trip and you know your child is struggling academically, please consider taking the trips during the second week of intersession.
This week we are also starting our Round I of Rattler Roundup on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30. If you have multiple children and they were not all invited to intersession, it is important we continue to pick-up the students that are not attending intersession at 3:15. Students are not able to wait on campus for siblings to get out of Rattler Round-up.
Please continue reading our newsletter for important updates and events happening this week:
- Grandparents Day
- MAS Military Families Meeting
- Tea with the Counselors Meeting
Thank you again for your continued support of 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
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 6
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.
- Pre-Kinder: 93.58+%
- Kinder: 95.92+
- 1st Grade: 96.94% (Congratulations 1st grade on moving up)
- 2nd Grade: 96.97%
- 3rd Grade: 95.31%
- 4th Grade: 94.97%
- 5th Grade: 97.33% (Way to go 5th grade)
Congratulations to our TOP classes with attendance over 97% for the week
1. Kinder- Gil 100%
2. 4th - Romero 100%
3. 2nd –Banda 98.86%
4. 3rd- Lara 98.86%
5. 1st-Lucio 98.86%
6. 2nd-Munoz 98.86%
7. 1st-Rivera 98.86%
8. 2nd- M. Gonzalez 98.85%
9. PK-Hernandez 98.85%
10. 4th-Bustamante 98.68%
11. Kinder-Moreno 98.68%
12. 3rd- Chavez 98.61%
13. 2nd- Hidalgo 98.46%
14. 5th -Hernandez 98.08%
15. 5th -Macias 98.08%
16. Kinder-Castillo 97.95%
17. 1st-3rd-Del Val 97.92%
18. PK-Alonso 97.80%
19. 1st- Aleman 97.73%
20. 3rd-Mendoza 97.73%
21. 1st- Montelongo A. 97.73%
22. 4th- Ramos 97.73%
23. 1st-Torres 97.73%
24. PK-Guillen 97.67%
25. 4th- Carreon 97.22%
26. 5th- La Pointe 97.12%
27. 5th- Quiroga 97.12%
28. 1st-Martinez C 97.01%
EARNED Free DRESS PASS
You can earn a FREE Dress Pass every Monday by attending school every day. Students that have a full week of perfect attendance will earn a Monday Free Dress Day. If you attended school every day last week, you have earned a free dress pass for Monday, September 12th.
World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
Shout out to all of our families who have already begun to participate in our fall fundraiser. It is not too late to participate and earn free dress! Simply complete the permission slip or email bburne01@sisd.net with your child’s full name and the number of boxes you would like to request.
Parents can utilize the campus webstore to turn in the money for boxes. We understand that while this option is convenient, there is a service fee added on by the vendor. Students can still bring in cash in the chocolate box envelope to campus. Please ensure their name and teacher’s name is written on the envelope in the space provided. Money can also be turned into the front office anytime between 8 am and 3 pm. Again, thank you for supporting our fall fundraiser.
Military-Connected Families Informational Meeting
Our first military family meeting will be held at Eastlake High School on September 14 at 9:30 am. Our special guest Mrs. Blanca Topete from Grand Canyon University will be speaking and providing a light breakfast. Please use this link to reserve your spot!
Science Projects
Happening at The Ranch
4th grade students
Rattler Cheerleaders
PK
Happy Sub Appreciation Week
90's Dance
Dual Language
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, without students being present. Due to the capacity of the cafeteria, we opened up an RSVP window for two weeks. The RSVP form isn now closed. Tickets were sent home with the oldest sibling on Friday, September 9th. A ticket will be required to attend.
Mark your Calendar
- Grandparents Day Event 8:30am in the Cafeteria
- In remembrance of 9/11, students can wear Red, White and Blue with uniform bottoms
- Free-Dress for students with perfect attendance 9/6-9/9
Tuesday, September 13th
- Rattler Round-up Begins 3:30-4:30 (Please pick up students on time)
- NEHS Induction Ceremony 5pm in the cafeteria
Wednesday, September 14th
- Military Connected Families Meeting 9:30 am Eastlake Library
- Rattler Round-up 3:30-4:30
- College Day Wear College Shirt with Uniform Bottoms
Friday, September 16th
- 16 de septiembre: Mexico's Independence Day. Dress-up in Mexican Heritage Attire.
- Chocolate Fundraiser Money due
- Spirit Day Spirit Shirt or Polo with Jeans
- Tea with the Counselors. Enter through Main Door. See flyer for more information on topics.
Save the Day
- September 22nd Family Tech Night
Self-Care September
semptiembre:Autocuidado
District Calendar
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
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.
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