Sam Houston Elementary
Every Child Every Day with Excellence!
December 2021 Family Newsletter
Sam Houston Elementary Mission
From Principal Cavazos
Greetings Sam families!
We had a wonderful month of November. Some of our highlights:
- The tutorials continued to support our students.
- Students took the Unit 2 assessment. Students received incentive time for showing growth!
- Our school redesign committee met for our kickoff meeting
- The Medal of Honor for Equity was held
- Robotics sessions were held after school.
- Dance Crew Trials Conducted and Members Selected
- Masterpiece Junior started
- Brighter Bites took place
Our students will take semester and mid-year assessments between December and January. These assessments will help us prepare for the spring semester. We look forward to seeing the progress of our students.
During the holidays, we hope you enjoy time with your family. We want to thank you for your continued support! We look forward to a great month of December.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season!
Respectfully,
Michelle Cavazos
This month @ Sam Houston
December 1 - Rams Boys Club meeting
December 3 - Spelling Bee campus competitions (English and Spanish)
December 6 - Little Miss meeting
December 6 - Masterpiece Junior Meeting
December 6 - Little Miss meeting 3:45-4:45 p.m.
December 7 - Science District Assessment (2nd-5th grade)
December 8 - Math District Assessment (1st-5th)
December 8 - Sam Houston PTA Meeting @ 3:45 p.m.
December 9 - Reading District Assessment (1st-5th)
December 9 - Dance Crew practice @ 3:45-4:45 p.m.
December 14 - GPISD Area Council PTA meeting @ 10 a.m. virtual
December 14 - Little Miss meeting
December 14 - Medal of Honor
December 15 - Brighter Bites
December 16 - Dance Crew practice 3:45-4:45 p.m.
December 17 - Early Dismissal @ 12:10 p.m.
December 20, 2021-January 4, 2022 - Winter Break
Upcoming Events
Coffee with the Principal
February 10, 2022
- Topic: Dual Language for English Language Learners
- Topic: Internet Safety/Bullying Awareness
- Topic: Summer opportunities for students
- End of Year Parent Recognition
As of now, our meetings will be held in our cafeteria at 8:30 a.m. We will have time at the end of our meeting for parents to ask questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
12 Days of Christmas
Virtual Student Event
Tutorials and After School activities
There will be no tutorials the week of December 13-17. Beginning in January, academic tutorials will be Tuesdays and Thursdays. After school activities/organizations will be Mondays and Wednesdays.
All tutorials and after school activity times are 3:45 -4:45 p.m.
December Character Education focus: Honesty and Integrity
Safety/Health Updates
Family Outreach Resources
Brighter Bites Program!
- December 1, 15
Please use this link to sign up to receive free fruits and vegetables. Sign up HERE.
If you want to know more about what Brighter Bites does for schools, please click here.
Messages from our Staff
Message from our School Nurse, Mrs. Calles
The holiday season is here! I would like to wish all our families a great holiday season. Stay safe and healthy!
Message from Ms. McCabe, Counselor
During the month of December, students will learn the importance of being honest and having integrity. This is also a great opportunity to speak to your child about telling the truth and speaking up for others when they are being teased or bullied.
Parents- Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Please fill out a background check form online and speak to our school counselor about volunteer opportunities. We need your help!
Message from Mrs. Tovar, Librarian
We had a successful Book Fair, and it was all because of your amazing support! I encourage you to foster that love of reading in your child by taking an active role in their reading experience. This holiday season, give your children the gift of books and reading!
We are getting ready for our school's Prose and Poetry competition. If your child was interested in participating, he/she received a poem or prose to memorize. Please help your child practice and memorize their selection. Our competition will be the first week in January.
Technology Corner
Testing season is rapidly approaching. Please make sure your student (1 - 5) has a working Chromebook, with a functioning charger, and all damage fines are paid.
PTA: Parent-Teacher Association
PTA Corner
Our Sam Houston PTA General Meeting will be on Wednesday, December 8 at 3:45 p.m. Please join us virtually. Link will be sent in your child's google classroom.
You and your child can join PTA! PTA dues are $7 for membership.
School Information
Dress Code 2021-2022
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 Fridays.
Spirit dress will be Sam Houston shirt, any uniform shirt and blue denim jeans/shorts.
All backpacks must be clear or mesh.
GPISD COVID-19 CONTROLLED ACCESS AND VISITOR POLICY
In order to protect the security of District students, staff, and the learning environment at schools, all visitors, including parents/guardians, shall conform to the GPISD Visitation Policy.
Please click on the link below to familiarize yourself with the GPISD COVID-19 Controlled Access and Visitor Policy.
Sam Houston Elementary, Galena Park ISD
Email: mcavazos@galenaparkisd.com
Website: https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Domain/25
Location: 4101 East Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 832-386-4430
Facebook: facebook.com/samhoustonel
Twitter: @samhoustonel