The Booker Bulletin
Parent Weekly Newsletter - November 16 - 20
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Nov. 16 - 20 - Interim Testing
Nov. 23 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break
EVERY BOOKER BENGAL MUST HAVE ...
VIRTUAL CLASSES / ASSIGNMENTS
Chromebook
INTERNET
TESTING UPDATES
3rd - 5th Grade Interim Test
SCHOOL OF CHOICE APPLICATION WINDOW IS NOW OPEN
A Few More Tips to Manage Holiday Stress!
De-stressors:
How to take a time out and dodge holiday stress!
Stacey Ward
McGovern School Psychologist
· Take a break and focus on one thing- If you are a typical multi-tasker, taking too much time on one thing can make you frenzied. So when you are doing the next semi-enjoyable item on your to-do list- mixing up a batch of cookies, or say stringing popcorn on the tree-drop everything else and focus your attention on the task at hand: what it feels, smells sound and/or tastes like. You are giving yourself permission to fully enjoy the experience and mentally recharging your self.
· Focus on the your vision of the holidays-Think about the holiday traditions you love most, like lighting the menorah or singing Christmas Carols with your kids. Pencil those things in your calendar and let go of some of the rest.
· Exercise- is proven to be the best stress reliever. Exercise is good for everyone. It will help relax your body and mind. However, with our busy schedule during the holidays, who has time? You don't have to allocate an hour or more or go to they gym to exercise. You can go outside and take a quick 15-minute walk. You can even exercise at home by dancing to your favorite music.
· Reflecting- Sometimes just taking a few moments to think of all the reasons that you are grateful and thankful at this time of year and thinking about past memories, can relieve stress and make us feel a lot happier!
Reminder: New Pickup Times for Free Curbside Meal Distribution
Spring ISD parents and guardians: A friendly reminder that Spring ISD Child Nutrition has changed its Free Curbside Meal Pickup distribution times to Monday through Friday, 4-5:30 p.m.
In addition, beginning Friday, Nov. 6, weekend meals (including breakfast and lunch for both Saturday and Sunday) will be offered on Fridays at all pickup locations. Breakfast and lunch are free for all children 18 years and younger.
Curbside pickup locations:
Anderson Elementary ---- Booker Elementary ---- Burchett Elementary
Clark Primary ---- Cooper Elementary ---- Hirsch Elementary
Jenkins Elementary ---- Marshall Elementary ---- McNabb Elementary
Ponderosa Elementary ---- Reynolds Elementary ---- Smith Elementary
Thompson Elementary
For more information on curbside locations and meal times, visit www.springisd.org/nutrition
or follow them on social media at @SpringISD_Meals.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
For assistance, please contact:
Ms. Velasquez - dvelas1@springisd.org - 281-891-8756
Cynthia Carrillo - ccarrill@springisd.org - 281-891-8768
Help Desk Hours
- During school hours, call the main office at 281-891-8750.
- Between 5 pm and 8 pm, call 281-891-6249.
- Help is available in Spanish and English.
Booker Elementary School
Website: https://www.springisd.org/booker2
Location: 22352 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-891-8750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booker.bengals.3/
Twitter: @Bookerbengals
National Scholarship Month
November is National Scholarship Month and this is the time to raise awareness of scholarship opportunities for future college students. November is an excellent time to begin the scholarship application process.
Here are a few resources that will help you
https://www.collegegreenlight.com/
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships
Naviance - In student’s account
Check your daily emails from your college counselor
Parent Workshops & Resources
Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and will be different from the way many of us have celebrated in past years. As we prepare for family gatherings, the CDC offers the following considerations to help protect individuals and their families from COVID-19.
If you are hosting or attending a gathering:
Remind guests to stay home if they are sick
Consider keeping a list of guests who attended
Encourage social distancing (stay at least 6 feet away from others)
Have guests wear a mask
Clean hands often
Limit the number of people handling or serving food
Here are some low-risk activities to consider:
Having a small dinner with only people who live in your household
Having a virtual dinner and sharing recipes with friends and family
Shopping online rather than in person on the day after Thanksgiving or the following Monday
Watching sports events, parades, and movies from home
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html
CHROMEBOOKS & HOTSPOTS AVAILABLE!
TO GET A CHROMEBOOK OR HOTPSOT
Call the front office at (291)891-8750 and press 0 for our receptionist and let them know what you are requesting.
Or email Mrs. Villarreal at CVILLA1@SPRINGISD.ORG or Ms. Mitchell at LBERRY@SPRINGISD.ORG. Please add the following to you email:
- Student name & grade
- Teacher name
- Contact number