The Mane Tail
Friday, April 21st, 2023
MESSAGE FROM MRS. MOTZNY
Dear Parents,
We have been very fortunate the last few years to have a very low turnover rate with our staff. Many of our staff members have been at Sampson since we opened in 2002. This year we have five staff members that have decided to retire at the end of the school year. While we will miss seeing these ladies each day, we are excited for their adventures that await them. These are the staff members that are retiring and their positions on our campus.
Karen Lyon- Assistant Principal for 1st, 3rd and 5th grades
Lori Wilson- Instructional Specialist for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades
Diana Callaghan- 3rd grade ELAR/SS teacher
Lilia Ladner- 3rd grade Math/Science teacher
Pam Lopez- 1st grade teacher
Sincerely,
Heather Motzny
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 25th: STAAR Reading (3rd, 4th and 5th grade) No Lunch Visitors
Thursday, April 27th: STAAR Science (5th grade) No Lunch Visitors
Tuesday, May 2nd: STAAR Math (3rd, 4th and 5th grade) No Lunch Visitors
Tuesday, May 2nd: 2nd Grade Spanish Program @ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 4th : The Brook Shopping Day from 10:00am – 6:00pm
Monday May 8th - Friday, May 12th : Teacher Appreciation & Half Baked Goodness Spirit Week
Wednesday, May 10th: VIPS Breakfast @ 9:00 a.m
Friday, may 12th: WATCH DOGS Donuts with Dads @ 7:30 a.m.
Monday May 8th - Friday, May 12th : Teacher Appreciation & Half Baked Goodness Spirit Week
Friday, May 19th: 5th Grade Party
Upcoming STAAR Testing
Just a reminder that the STAAR testing for grades 3-5 will be on the following dates: Reading (April 25), Science (April 27) and Math (May 2).
For more information on the STAAR test and how to help your child prepare, please visit the site listed below.
Please note that all students in grades 3-5 have had the opportunity to practice the new question types, navigate the online platform, and experiment with the tools available to them. We know our students are going to do an amazing job showing what they know!
Attention 4th & 5th Grade Parents
The Human Growth & Development lesson is approaching on May 12th. Please click the link to complete. All students must opt in to watch the presentation. The video links are available for parents/guardians to preview as well. Please contact Mrs. Bickham – michele.bickham@cfisd.net if you have any questions.
VIPS Breakfast
Thank you, to all of our volunteers, for making Sampson Elementary shine throughout the year!! Please plan to attend our VIPS Breakfast so that we may honor and thank each of you for all you have done for us! To RSVP, fill in the link below…please note that the deadline to register is May 8th, 3:30 PM.
Pre-K and Kindergarten registration is open for a limited time!
Visit www.cfisd.net/CFISDregister on your computer, smart phone, or tablet. Create a PowerSchool Enrollment account, login and complete the online registration forms. See the attached flyer for more information regarding necessary documents to complete registration.
Also, to help us better prepare for next year, if you know that your student(s) will not be returning to Sampson in August, please email our registrar, Erin Johnson, at erin.johnson2@cfisd.net.
From the library
Can you believe it's the end of April? As we finish up the school year, please help to find library books! We need our books for our super Stallions. Please look high and low! All books will be due on Friday, May 12. Lost book? Please start thinking about paying for the book or looking extra hard. All money will be due in May for lost books.
Remember - any Chromebook issues should be fixed immediately! Happy Fox tickets should be submitted through my.cfisd.net if there are any issues. All students will be responsible for their Chromebooks and chargers over summer break. Any intentionally damaged devices or lost chargers will have a fee attached. Thanks.
Spanish Action Based Learning Lab
K & 1st grade:
Repaso Mascotas y Animales de la granja (Review Pets and Farm animals)
El perro (dog)
El gato (cat)
El pez (fish)
El pájaro (bird)
La lagartija (lizard)
El conejo (rabbit)
El pato (duck)
La gallina (hen)
El cerdo (pig)
La oveja (sheep)
La cabra (goal)
La vaca (cow)
El caballo (horse)
2nd-5th grade:
Repaso El Estado del Tiempo (Review Weather)
El estado del tiempo (Weather)
Está soleado o hace sol (It’s sunny)
Hace calor (It’s hot)
Está ventoso o hace viento (It’s windy)
Hace frío (It’s cold)
Está nublado (it’s cloudy)
Está lloviendo (it’s raining)
Está nevando (it’s snowing)
¿Cómo está el tiempo hoy? (What’s the weather like today?)
Hace buen tiempo (there’s good weather)
Hace mal tiempo (there’s bad weather)
Gracias
Sra. Betancourt
School Supplies for 2023-2024
We partnered with 1st Day School Supplies to make your life easy. You will get the exact supplies your teacher requested from only the brands you trust and respect like Crayola, Elmer's, and Ticonderoga! More importantly, your child will have everything they need to conquer next year! Order today in just a few clicks.
Bringing Out the Best Character Education Program
Perseverance: The act of continuing to do something even though it is difficult.
For the month of March, we will be focusing on the character trait Perseverance as we Bring Out the Best in CFISD. Perseverance is the act of continuing to do something even though it is difficult. You can access any of our lessons and activities through the district website here: https://www.cfisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7582
Counselors Corner
Incoming 6th graders attending Spillane Middle School
2023-2024 school supplies are officially live!
You can purchase your child’s school supplies now at: www.EducationalProducts.com/ShopPacks.
Use school ID: SPI014 (3 letters & 3 numbers) to order.
The cost is $60.00 and you can order now through May 23rd - online only. Orders taken after May 23rd will be $65.00, and the last day to order supplies through Spillane is 6/19/23.
Information below
PTO News
Log Your Volunteer Hours!
It's so important for all of our volunteers to log all of their hours spent volunteering for Sampson, especially when you're putting in time at home. Please make sure you have all hours logged by the first week of May.
Instructions on how to log hours can be found on our website here.
The Brook Shopping Day
Come join us at The Brook Home & Gift on Thursday, May 4th from 10:00am - 6:00pm.
Half Baked Goodness Spirit Week
Teacher Appreciation is coming up! Let's help celebrate our wonderful Sampson Staff by sending cookies!
Kinder Round Up and Spirit Shop
Future Sampson Kindergarteners are invited to join us on Monday, May 15th for Kinder Round Up. PTO will be hosting a Spirit Shop onsite with spirit wear and gear for the new school year. This will be a card only event.
Sampson Elementary
Email: sampson@cfisd.net
Website: https://sampson.cfisd.net/en/
Location: 16002 Coles Crossing Drive, Cypress, TX, USA
Phone: 281-213-1600
Facebook: facebook.com/SampsonElementarySchool
Twitter: @SampsonElem