Sam Houston Elementary

Every Child Every Day with Excellence!

August 2022 Family Newsletter

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Our Mission

We at Sam Houston Elementary create a nurturing community that embraces the social-emotional and academic needs of the whole child. With strong relationships as the foundation, we center the infinite potential of every child.

Our Vision

We at Sam Houston Elementary aim to develop creative problem solvers, academic scholars, resilient learners, global citizens, and compassionate collaborators who work together to build a better future.

From Principal Cavazos

Welcome to Back to School!


We hope you and your family had a restful and safe summer! It is time for back to school! We have a great year planned for your child and we cannot wait to see them!


Our doors will open at 7 am each morning to begin receiving students. Breakfast is served from 7-7:25 a.m. each morning.


It is important that your child arrives on time to school each day. Our instruction begins at 7:35 a.m. The end of our instructional day is at 3:15 p.m.


We look forward to a safe and productive school year for your child! Should you ever have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at the school. We will be glad to help!


Have a great start to the school year!


Michelle Cavazos

Principal

Meet the Teacher

Saturday, August 6, 2022

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Meet the Teacher

We invite all families to our Meet the Teacher on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. You are welcome to bring your child's school supplies to leave in the classroom. We highly encourage all families to attend our Meet the Teacher. Our first day of school will not be open to visitors in the building.

August Character Education focus: Citizenship

Spirit Store - opening soon!

Sam Rams 🙌🏼 Our Sam Spirit Store will open soon! A link will be sent out through email and posted on our social media. Our Sam Spit Store will be closing on August 31, 2022.

Sam Houston Elementary Spirit Store

Click here to order Sam Houston spirit gear! It will open Tuesday, August 2, 2022

School Supply List 2022-2023

Click here for the school supply list

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Dress Code 2022-2023

Standardized Dress Code Policy: Acceptable attire includes the following:


Slacks, shorts, capris, skirts, skorts, and jumpers (no denim or sweatsuit material)

Belts must be worn when applicable.

Colors: Navy, Black, Khaki

Shirts or blouses (no logos – shirts must have a collar and be tucked in)

Colors: Any solid color


Sam Houston will have SPIRIT dress on Mondays and Fridays.

On College Mondays students can wear a College or Educational shirt.

Spirit dress will be Sam Houston shirt, any uniform shirt and blue denim jeans/shorts.

All backpacks must be clear or mesh.

Message from our School Nurse, Mrs. Cortez

We want to introduce you to our new school nurse, Mrs. Jessica Cortez. She is excited to join our Sam Houston community. She looks forward to working with our families and school community for a safe and healthy school year.


Back to school message from our nurse: Please help your child maintain a routine that will enhance his/her learning. Elementary students need 10-12 hours of sleep, good healthy nutritious meals, plenty of water and physical activity.

Message from Ms. McCabe, Counselor

Our character education theme of the month is citizenship. Students will learn the importance of following the rules.


If you have a child that could benefit from school counseling, please contact Ms. McCabe at (832)386-4442 or rmccabe@galenaparkisd.com.

Message from Mrs. Tovar, Librarian

Welcome back! Our books have missed you!! We know that children who read every day become better readers and better learners. Please encourage your child to read every night or share a bedtime story with them. We look forward to an awesome year of reading!

Technology Corner

Please remember to have your students charge their chromebook nightly so it will be ready to go for school each day. Teachers will be starting the beginning of the year health checks on all devices.

Parent Resources

2022-2023 Sam Houston El. Family Handbook

Click here to access the Family Handbook.