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Be In The Know!
September 7th - September 13th (Week 4)
School Closed on September 7th
Welcoming Back our Safety-First In-Person Students
For those families who have opted for in-person instruction, we’re excited to start phasing back the return of our students. The district has a great deal of information about the plan on their website at www.springisd.org/reopen , but we wanted you to know the details for our campus.
We also wanted to let you know that the district is offering more flexibility for students to move from remote to in-person instruction. Rather than having to wait until the end of a grading period, parents will be able to make the switch at any time, keeping in mind that we may need up to two weeks to adjust staffing and arrange bus transportation. Scholars always have the option to move from in-person to remote learning.
Should you wish to make a learning option change, please fill out this form and then give us a call or email us.
See What Spring ISD Will be Doing to Keep Our Safety-First In-Person Students Safe
Know a Spring ISD parent without an email address? Help Us Get them Connected
Parents, we need your help! If you know of any Spring ISD parents/guardians who don’t have an email address, we would love your help getting them online and connected.
If you know someone who is still using their student’s email address, we would appreciate your assistance in encouraging them to create their own email address. Having a reliable email address is so important these days as we communicate important safety information. Across the district, there are thousands of parents who either don’t have an email address or are using their student’s Spring ISD email address, meaning they are missing out on both school and district communications.
We have created a handout in both Spanish and English that describes the steps for setting up a Gmail account. Thank you for helping spread the word and assisting another parent in getting connected.
Beginning of Year Assessment Dates
- Math - September 9th
- Reading - September 10th
- 4th Writing - September 15th
- 5th Science - September 16th
How I Learned Geography
- Written by: Uri Shulevitz
- Illustrated by: Uri Shulevitz
- Published by: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books
- Read by: Ed O'Neill
Curbside Meals: Week 4 on Tuesday and Thursday
Ms. Olabarrieta's Counselor's Corner
As we continue adjusting to “new norms” during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s certain that we won’t be handshaking or hugging anytime soon.
Here are some tips for greeting one another while showing we care by wearing our masks and keeping our distance:
A wave or air high-fives
A slight bow to show your respect
Palms together like in a yoga class
Show your Peace sign
Nod your head to acknowledge someone
Place your hand over your heart
These different gestures are just a few ways to be polite, show respect and greet one another and still practice physical distancing. While this pandemic continues, let’s help reduce the spread of germs by doing our part.
Tips for Proactive and Productive Learning This School Year
Spring Early College Academy AVID Coordinator Maria Martinez helps teach students techniques to be proactive in school. AVID is especially focused on college readiness, but Martinez says all students, regardless of grade level, can benefit from taking a proactive approach to learning.
Here are a few basic ideas that can help students be successful, especially while learning online.
Start with high expectations and a positive, growth-oriented mindset.
Maintain an organizational system. “Being organized is a life skill,” said Martinez, who recommends folders – real and virtual – and a binder to help keep items together.
Show up on time, engaged and ready to learn. “This may be a digital classroom,” Martinez tells her students, “but it’s still a classroom!”
Set aside a quiet, dedicated place for schoolwork, if possible. Aim for a comfortable spot to sit and work at. “But no working in bed!” Martinez said. “We sleep in our beds, so the inclination there is to want to drift off.”
Where distractions are harder to avoid, consider simple technology hacks like a pair of inexpensive headphones to minimize disturbances.
Write by hand. “There is no true substitute for writing,” said Martinez, explaining that students retain information more effectively when taking handwritten notes or working through material longhand.
Take breaks. Get up and stretch or do some other simple physical activity. “No human being should sit in front of their computer for five hours without any kind of movement,” Martinez said.
Keep water nearby and stay hydrated.
Take time for technology and screen breaks.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions, whether related to the lesson itself or the technology being used.
Start a study group. Even a digital study group online with friends or classmates, Martinez said, can give students added motivation and help maintain a sense of connection and community.
Logging in to the Chromebook & SISD Portal
Rice University and Spring ISD Team Up to Promote Daily Learning
Help Desk Hours
- During school hours, call the main office at 281-891-8630.
- Between 5 pm and 8 pm, call 281-891-6249.
- Help is available in Spanish and English.
Chet Burchett Elementary School
Website: https://www.springisd.org/burchett2
Location: 3366 James C Leo Drive, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 281-891-8630
Twitter: @Burchett_ES