Saber Cat Scoop
April 21, 2023
Food Drive- Help Needed
Our Sparta Student Leadership Team is collecting non-perishable food for the Love of Christ Food Bank. Please send these in with your student to Saber Cat Alley by May 5. Thanks in advance!
canned soup
canned fruit
canned vegetables
pasta
rice
peanut butter
canned meats such as chicken, tuna, or salmon
beans and legumes
other healthy, non-perishable items
STAAR Testing Dates- Campus Closure for Lunch Visitors
Our Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students are taking the STAAR Reading test next week. Please ensure your child gets a good night's rest, has a great breakfast at home or at school and is at school on time.
Tuesday, April 25- Fourth and Fifth Grade Reading Test
Wednesday, April 26- Third Grade Reading Test
Tuesday, May 2- Fifth Grade Science
Tuesday, May 9- Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Math
Campus closed for lunch:
April 25 & 26
May 2
May 9
Fifth Grade Maturity Talk- permission slips needed
5th grade parents! Please check your student's backpack for an important permission slip. This is for the 5th grade maturity talk coming up. This year you must opt IN if you would like your student to participate. Sign and return the bottom portion of the permission slip to your student's teacher. You can call Nurse Bankhead with any questions: (254) 215-3607.
Book Prom
Book Prom is May 12! Please send a white shirt with your child to tie dye for our GLOW party!
Can you help with this event? Sign up below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZz4GStHe4UTN6qrpn7LMjuDQqLokGNvjRdHlIU-w8lqQ0UQ/viewform
BOGO Book Fair- May 1- 5
Can you help us with our Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) Book Fair?
Enrollment opens for the 2023-2024 school year on April 12 in Belton ISD. The process can be completed entirely online at www.bisd.net/enrollment.
Enrollment includes students new to the district and those planning to return in the fall of 2023.
Families of returning students can submit their returning student verification through Skyward Family Access. Step-by-step instructions are available at www.bisd.net/verification.
Families of new students are encouraged to visit www.bisd.net/enrollment where they will be able to:
determine their student’s school based on the home address
complete and submit the enrollment application and
upload required documents that will be verified by the campus registrar.
The Penguin Project- Annie
This unique performance features students in special programs as artists and their peer mentors as support. Show dates are April 28th and 29th at 7:00 and April 30th at 2:00 at Belton High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door for $10 adults and $5 students K-12 or by accessing the QR link on this flyer. Have a small business and want to support this project? Here's how!
Legislative Updates
Raise Your Hand Texas is going to provide an online opportunity for BISD staff to hear about key bills in the legislature and update on their progress. The session will be Tuesday, April 18th from 6:00-7:00 pm and may be accessed here: https://tinyurl.com/RYHTXUPDATE
SAIL- Summer Adventures in Learning
SAIL (Summer Adventures in Learning), our Summer elementary program, is now open for all students across the district. SAIL will consist of math, reading, and 2 enrichments for current Kinder-4th grade. 5th grade will consist of math, reading, science, and 1 enrichment. We will also have a specific GT strand this year! Here is the SAIL registration link. The deadline to register for SAIL will be May 5th. Our students who have participated in the past have had wonderful experiences!
Parents as Partners Conference
Mark your calendar to attend the free inaugural one-day Parents as Partners Conference on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Belton Middle School. We are bringing together area experts from the community to share information and resources that will help you support your student at home. Breakout sessions will include topics on study habits, social and emotional learning, nutrition, the latest drug trends, how to identify risky behaviors, and more. We know that it is through our partnership with parents that we will achieve our vision to empower each and every learner to pursue their dreams and enrich their communities.
Important Dates
May
2- STAAR Science
5- PTA Luncheon
9- STAAR Math
11- UIL Awards @ 8:30
12- Book Prom
18- TX 2x2 Ice Cream Party
19- Field Day/Class Parties
22- Kindergarten Graduation- 8:30am
23- Senior Day
24- Early Out/Last Day for students
Transportation
Please communicate with the office if your child's transportation changes. Call 215-3600 before 2:00pm to make any changes. Please do not email your child's teacher. They are busy teaching and might miss the communication.
Walkers/Bike Riders- These students are escorted to the gate by Chisholm Trail park. They are not supervised by Sparta staff after they leave Sparta property and should be heading home.
Atrium Walk Up- Parents park in the large lot between Belton Middle School and Sparta and walk up to the atrium entrance for pick up.
Car Rider Line- Parents drive through the front area of Sparta and students are loaded into the car on the right side.
Bus Riders/Daycare- Students load these buses/vans at school. Please send students with bus tags each day.
Lunch Times
You are welcome to eat lunch with your student. Please bring your driver's license and sign in through the office.
Kindergarten: 11:00- 11:35
First Grade: 11:45- 12:20
Second Grade: 12:10- 12:45
Third Grade: 10:45- 11:20
Fourth Grade: 12:25- 1:00
Fifth Grade: 11:25- 12:00
Stewart: 11:15- 11:45
Morris: 11:15- 11:45
Bus Riders- Smart Tag Information
Below are directions for accessing Smart Tag busing information. Your child should wear their Smart Tag every day. These forms will allow you to register and access how to monitor their route.
Attendance Website for BISD
There is a new attendance website for Bellton ISD.
Need to submit and attendance note? Link below!
Sparta Elementary School Facebook Page
Sparta Elementary
Email: julee.manley@bisd.net
Website: https://www.bisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=39
Location: 1800 Sparta Road, Belton, TX, USA
Phone: (254)215-3600