Rattler News
Newsletter for the Week of September 5th, 2022
Message rom Mrs. Chavira, Campus Principal
Rattler Community,
We are in Week 6 of our school year and this week is filled with fun activities as we prepare for Eastlakes Homecoming. This month we will also start our afterschool Rattler Round-up and Saturday Camps. Please be on the lookout for these invitations. We greatly encourage you to allow your child to take part in these targeted instruction opportunities.
Please continue reading our newsletter for important updates and events happening this week:
- Maroon Out in support of Uvalde
- Eastlake HS Homecoming Activities
- World's Greatest Chocolate Fundraiser updates
- Grandparents Day
- Shook 90s Dance
- Welcome new Staff Members
Thank you again for your continued support of Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary and #TEAMSISD.
Respectfully,
Cristina Sanchez-Chavira
Proud Principal of Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary
School Office Number: 915-937-7102
Email: cchavi@sisd.net
TWITTER: DSShook_ES
#EmpoweringRattlers
“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.” – J.K. Rowling
Maroon out SISD
Let's Maroon Out The Ranch in support of our Friends in Uvalde, TX. With heartfelt compassion and in solidarity for the entire Uvalde community, the Socorro Independent School District sends warm wishes to the students and staff at Uvalde Elementary for a wonderful school year. We are behind everyone returning to school and want them to know that we are thinking of them as they move forward with incredible courage. We admire their strength and resilience and know they will accomplish wonderful achievements during the 2022-2023 school year. Be strong and take comfort that #TeamSISD and so many others are supporting Uvalde CISD to remain, as your district motto says, “Loyal and true.”
In support of Uvalde CISD and Uvalde Elementary, Socorro ISD is encouraging a Maroon Out on Tuesday, Sept. 6, which is the first day of school for Uvalde. Team SISD asks all students and staff to wear maroon on that day. Let’s show the Uvalde community the #TeamSISD caring spirit and unite to encourage them to have an amazing school year.
Eastlake Homecoming-Parade Information.
We are excited to take part in our Eastlake Parade. The following student groups will be participating in the parade. Please see the information below.
Rattler Competition Cheer Squad
Will be walking the parade and performing at the Eastlake Community Pep Rally
Current STUCO members
Current 4th and 5th grade STUCO members that were inducted in 21-22 will be walking the parade with their sponsors.
Current National Elementary Honor Society
Current 4th and 5th grade NEHS members that were inducted in 21-22 will be walking the parade with their sponsors.
Grupo de Danza Folklorico
Folklorico Dance Group members from 21-22 school year will be on a parade float. Parents that would like their child to participate are asked to volunteer to decorate the float. Parents would need to be available on Tuesday, September 6th for planning and Wednesday, September 7th for decorating. Students will walk with DL teachers and Dance Sponsor.
Dual Language Academy
Dual language students Students in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade are invited to ride the float for the parade. Criteria to participate is as follows.
- Parent or guardian must be available to for Tuesday, September 6th for planning and Wednesday, September 7th for decorating.
- DL parents that are able to provide support, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher. Five students from each class will be selected to participate for a total of 30 students.
- Students will ride the float with DL teachers
Grandparent’s Day Celebration
Date: Monday, September 12, 2022
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Shook Cafeteria
At Dr. Sue Shook Elementary, we value the contribution that grandparents have in our Rattler's education. To celebrate National Grandparent's Day, we will hold an event in our cafeteria where our principal will share a story. The entirety of the event will take place in our cafeteria, without students being present. Due to the capacity of the cafeteria, there will be a limit of 400 attendees with each needing a ticket that can be obtained by completing this form. There will be a limit of 2 tickets per household until all tickets are reserved. Tickets will be distributed to students for grandparents on Thursday, September 8.
We have about 80 tickets still available
World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
Shout out to all of our families who have already begun to participate in our fall fundraiser. It is not too late to participate and earn free dress! Simply complete the permission slip or email bburne01@sisd.net with your child’s full name and the number of boxes you would like to request.
Parents can utilize the campus webstore to turn in the money for boxes. We understand that while this option is convenient, there is a service fee added on by the vendor. Students can still bring in cash in the chocolate box envelope to campus. Please ensure their name and teacher’s name is written on the envelope in the space provided. Money can also be turned into the front office anytime between 8 am and 3 pm. Again, thank you for supporting our fall fundraiser.
Shook 90s Dance
This dance will occur Friday afternoon during the school day. Students can purchase a ticket from their teacher for $5 which will give them free dress if they do not want to participate in the 90s fashion day, a water bottle, and a treat. We have hired a local DJ and will be transforming our cafeteria into our own homecoming type atmosphere for our Rattlers. Money raised with this dance will be put towards the science lab materials that we continue to purchase for experiments and science lessons. Tickets will be available everyday leading up to the dance.
Military-Connected Families Informational Meeting
Our first military family meeting will be held at Eastlake High School on September 14 at 9:30 am. Our special guest Mrs. Blanca Topete from Grand Canyon University will be speaking and providing a light breakfast. Please use this link to reserve your spot!
Science Projects
Happening at The Ranch
Welcome to the Ranch
Welcome to The Ranch
First Grade
Kinder Dual Language
Shook Sheriff
Kinder
EARNED Free DRESS PASS
You can earn a FREE Dress Pass every Monday by attending school every day. Students that have a full week of perfect attendance will earn a Monday Free Dress Day. If you attended school every day last week, you have earned a free dress pass for TUESDAY, Sept 6th, 2022
Weekly Attendance Report
Our goal as a school is to reach 98% attendance each week. We know that staying healthy is critical in order to ensure we are at school.
This week's attendance by grade level.
Week 5
Congratulations to all grade levels. All had an improvement in attendance.
We will all keep doing our part to keep our students healthy in order for them to come to school.
*As a reminder all students PK -5th grade fall under the Texas Education Code.
- Pre-Kinder: 91.64%
- Kinder: 92.48%
- 1st Grade: 96.12% (Congratulations 1st grade on moving up)
- 2nd Grade: 94.77%
- 3rd Grade: 96.75% (Congratulations 3rd grade for moving up)
- 4th Grade: 95.50% (Congratulations 4th grade for moving up)
- 5th Grade: 96.49%
Congratulations to our TOP classes with attendance over 97% for the week
- 4th/5th Barron 100%
- 2nd Lara 100%
- 4th Bustamante 98.95 %
- 3rd Chavez 98.89%
- 5th LaPointe 98.46%
- Kinder Gil 98.29%
- 2nd Martinez 98.18%
- 1st Rivera 98.18%
- 1st Taylor 98.18%
- 5th Macias 97.69%
- 2nd Hidalgo 97.50%
- PK Chagolla 97.39%
- 1st Montelongo 97.27%
- 3rd Quinn 97.14%
Make everyday count!
To meet the age of our Rattlers, Note the adjustments at the Elementary level for Homecoming
Mark your Calendar
- Labor Day
Tuesday, September 6th
- Attire for the Day:
- Free Dress for students with Perfect Attendance Week of August 29th
- Marron Out in unity for Uvalde Elementary to support of their First Day of School
- Homecoming Week: Dress like a videogame Character
Wednesday, September 7th
- Eastlake Spirit Week (Purple and Orange)
- Homecoming Parade at 6pm Wear your Favorite Shook Shirt so we can identify you at the parade.
- Homecoming Week: Grunge day/Rockstar
Friday, September 9th
- Homecoming: 90's fashion
- Student School Dance: 90's Theme $5
Save the Day
- September 13th Rattler Round-up begins
- September 16th Fundraiser Chocolate money due
- September 22nd Family Tech Night
- September 27th NEHS 2022 Induction Ceremony
Self-Care September
semptiembre:Autocuidado
District Calendar
What do I do if my child is ill?
SISD Schools are required to follow current isolation protocols which applies to individuals who have symptoms and/or test positive/negative for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. They should isolate for a minimum of 5 days and may end isolation if:
Individuals that test NEGATIVE for COVID-19 and may have another illness unrelated to COVID may return to school if.
- After 24 hours WITHOUT fever and or the use of fever reducing medication.
- Show improvement of symptoms.
- And this concern is not related to COVID-19
Individuals that test POSITIVE for COVID-19 and are symptomatic may return to school if.
- After a minimum of a 5-day isolation and meets the following criteria.
(a) After 24 hours WITHOUT fever and or the use of fever reducing medication.
(b) Show improvement of symptoms.
Students may return to campus if the above applies. It is strongly recommended for the student or staff member to wear a mask for an additional 5-days after their release from isolation from COVID-19 Disease
Individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 but do not have symptoms
- Should isolate for a minimum of 5 days from the date of the first positive COVID-19 test. It is highly recommended that individuals wear a mask for an additional 5-days when returning from isolation.
Use the ESWIPE only when you have had a positive COVID Exam (home or medical facility)
Attendance Reminders
We know our students will become ill throughout the year. For this reason it is important that when our students are healthy, they are attending school everyday. Lost instructional days do not only impact your child's education but also the education and dynamics of all students in the classroom. For this reason, MAKING EVERYDAY Count is critical for the success of your child and all students on campus.
The state of Texas holds administrators and parents accountable for attending school daily. At 5 absences or tardies, you will be asked to have a meeting with administration to make sure we are working together to educate your child. Please help support our teachers by brining in your children ready to learn. We thank you for making attendance a priority.
It is vital to submit a NOTE, from the doctor or a personal note, for EVERY absence to explain why the child missed school.
You can email all Personal and Doctors Notes to: attendancesueshook@sisd.net
Early pick-ups
- Early pick-ups are not processed 30 min before dismissal.
- PK/Kinder: No later than 2:15
- 1st-5th : No later than 2:45
Lunch Applications & Negative Balances
Our campus cafeteria has started to send out negative balance letters. Please consider the following:
1. Complete online application to update your status.
bit.ly/3w8SmJM All students with a submitted application by August 26th will receive a free dress pass for the following Friday.
2. Log-in to look up account balances and pay balances
https://bit.ly/3Qx5kc8
3. Speak to your children if you are sending lunch and do not want them to pick-up a plate. Note that the cafeteria will never deny a meal. If a child requests a plate, they will receive a plate. This may accrue a negative balance. Please monitor your child's account.
If you have any questions, or do not feel your application is correct and require support, please contact
Annette Roa
Cashier I
(915) 937-7114
aroa03@sisd.net
COVID-19 Positive Procedures
As of August 10th, 2022, Socorro Independent School District will continue to follow all directives from the El Paso Health Department and our local health authority. Currently the community does not have a mask mandate. Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary will continue to.
- Offer a shield to any student that may request one (notify the classroom teacher).
- Provide and encourage the use of face masks.
- Have sanitizing stations in every hallway and promote proper hygiene
- Ensure that students do not share or have community supplies while in the classroom.
- Disinfect and sanitize classrooms and common areas daily
Call-Outs
Campus nurses are reporting all trends to the local health department and on a case by case basis. With guidance from the Local Health Department, they will notify us when we need to notify our community. We will be using the district script to make callouts to parents and guardians only when classrooms approach closing threshold, as directed by local health department on a case-by-case basis, at elementary grades PK to 5th grade. Class Enrollment is considered. We continue to encourage you to monitor your children for any illnesses or symptoms. If a child is ill, please ensure they remain at home.
Face Masks
Face masks are highly recommended as directed by the local health authority.
Community Property and Sharing
Students do not share any items in class. Teachers have classroom systems to sanitize anything that students are using that may be used by others.
Sharing of Food items
Please make sure to provide support with the following
- This year we will not be accepting treats for birthdays. Special Holiday Occasions will have a protocol in the event safety protocols allow for treat days.
- Ensure that students are only bringing lunch snacks that are personal size or in a small ziplock back. Students are not allowed to bring large or family size bags of chips or candy that could promote sharing. All items must be individual size. Please remind student on the importance of not sharing food items due to food allergies and to mitigate the exchange of germs and viruses.
Prepare for Homecoming
How to get my tickets
Eastlake games this week
Campus Personnel
Mrs. Chavira: Principal
Email: cchavi@sisd.net
Assistant Principals
Mr. Estrada: restra18@sisd.net
Mrs. Hurtado: nhurta@sisd.net
Counselors
Mrs. Duarte: cduarte@sisd.net
Ms. Galvez: mgalve01@sisd.net
Librarian
Ms. Jones: bjones01@sisd.net
Parent Liaison
Mrs. Brittany Burnette: bburne01@sisd.net
Community in Schools
Mrs. Sonia Esparza: sonia.esparza@sisd.net
Contact us for more information
Email: cchavi@sisd.net
Website: https://www.sisd.net/site/default.aspx?domainid=4099
Location: 13777 Paseo Del Este, El Paso, TX, USA
Phone: 9159377100
Twitter: @DSShook_ES