Alexander Elementary
Four Houses, One Home
November 28, 2022
The Gift of Reading
Welcome back! I was reminded several times today of why I am still the luckiest principal in the whole world. Your children are amazing. Thank you for sharing them with us!
We are so excited about our Literati Book Fair this next week. Your students are already starting to preview our amazing selection.
Please see information below of how you can support your child's love of reading and our school.
Sincerely,
Charmaine Hobin
It's Book Fair Time
Monday & Tuesday, November 28 & 29 your students will preview the bookfair with their classes. Be on the lookout for their wish lists! The bookfair will be open from November 30 – December 6, 2022. RAE families are welcome to shop during any of the below hours (check in at the front office with an ID).
Wednesday, November 30: 8:00-2:30
Thursday, December 1: 8:00-2:30 & 4:00-6:00 PM
Friday, December 2: 8:00-2:30
Monday, December 5: 8:00-2:30
Tuesday, December 6: 8:00-12:00
The online fair, where you can purchase gift cards for students as well as books is found here: https://efairs.literati.com/?school=roosevelt-alexander-elementary-school-katy-tx
Book Fair Volunteers
If you would like to sign up to volunteer at the bookfair, we need your help! Slots are available for set up and tear down as well as during the bookfair. Please click the button below!
Handicapped/ADA Campus Accessibility
A Message from our Katy ISD Maintenance & Operations Department
A few reminders…
- Handicapped parking should never be utilized by a non-disabled person- nor should the handicapped parking space (and egress to the space) be blocked in any way.
- The number of handicapped parking spaces at a facility are designed specifically for that facility and should not be eliminated to increase parking for non-disabled people.
- Handicapped egress to and from facilities should never be blocked or altered in any form or fashion.
PurposeFull People Character Trait for December- Empathy
We will be talking about Empathy this coming month! Empathy is one way we can show Kindness. It means understanding and connecting to other people’s feelings. We can connect with others in many ways, like listening carefully when a friend is telling you something about themselves, being a friend when someone is sad, and showing that you want to understand how they feel. Look for opportunities to understand and connect with others today!
Don’t forget to wear Purple on Tuesday, December 6!
Don’t forget to login to create your FREE family account today! This is your one stop for all PTA news, events, and homeroom communications. Have questions?
HOORAE! Volunteers of the Month
Help us thank our October Volunteers of the month! We could not have done all the wonderful things last month without you!
Saeed Sabah; Euijeung Kim; Ronel Atherstone; Sundus Sattar; Soraya El-Moussa; Shandi Wiest; Joy Dailey and Carolina Mendel-Jones.Hands on Science - Volunteer Opportunity
These are such great experiences…And we need lots of volunteers to make them run smoothly. Thank you for volunteering to help!
3rd Grade Hands on Science isthis TUESDAY November 29th. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.raepta.org/volunteer/101238
2nd Grade Hands on Science is this Wednesday November 30th. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.raepta.org/volunteer/101133
5th Grade Hands on Science is this Thursday December 1st and Friday December 2nd. Sign up to volunteer here and to see which classes are on which day: https://www.raepta.org/volunteer/101243
Volunteer Opportunity - International Festival 2023
Join US For!
Our 1st International Festival
Kick Off Planning Meeting
on November 29th at 9:30am via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75748679000?pwd=Bt1VcL7AQTaOtIwb0WBXm3SHR7NCGG.1
Meeting ID: 757 4867 9000
Passcode: Ffw6tD
If you are interested in hosting a country booth for the International Festival sign up HERE:
https://www.raepta.org/volunteer/102067
Join us and see the diversity of cultures that form our StingRAE family. Last year we hosted over 17 Countries.
Holiday School Store & Volunteer Opportunity
Calling all Volunteers!
The Amazing Holiday School Store is Thursday December 8th for 3rd, 4th & 5th grades and Friday December 9th for PreK/ECSE, Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grades.
Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.raepta.org/volunteer/102185
The school store is one of the students' favorite activities and we need a few more volunteers to help set up the store and help with the flow of shoppers.
THIS IS A CASH ONLY EVENT
All PRO Dad
Save The Date and Time for the next All Pro Dad breakfast meeting on December 9th at 7:00am in the RAE Library.
Team up with RAE Dads and their StingRAEs on December 9th in the RAE library before school for breakfast and a 45 minute program
Our agenda topic is: Perseverance
Spend time together, have fun and strengthen your relationship with your kids
Take away some great tips and resources to help you be the best dad you can be
Coffee, donuts, fruit, and drinks will be provided for free by RAE PTA
Click here to RSVP to attendVolunteer Opportunity - Father Daughter Dance 2023
Father Daughter Dance Volunteers Needed! This year the Father Daughter Dance Committee will be transforming the RAE gym into a magical world of sweet treats with our theme "RAE in Candyland"...and we’d love your help!
Tickets on Sale Now! Father / Daughter Dance 2023
RAE In Candyland!
RAE Girls! Bring a Chaperone- A Dad or Some Special Adult in your life
Tickets NOT sold at the door
Saturday, February 4, 2023
6:30 - 8:30pm
Where: RAE Gym
Volunteer Opportunity Wrapping Day at Cimarron Elementary
We are partnering with our Sister School Cimarron Elementary to help their teachers wrap up this semester! On Tuesday December 13th Cimmaron Teachers and Staff are invited to drop off their holiday gifts and we will handle the wrapping for them! To learn more and volunteer:
click here
https://www.raepta.org/volunteer/102604
Special Buddies
Please Save the Date and Time for the Special Buddies Winter party on December 14th All the buddies on Rotation 1 keep an eye out for your invitation. The sign up for the parents have been sent out.
Important Upcoming Dates
November:
28 & 29 Book Fair Preview Week
29 - 3rd Grade Hands on Science
30 - Dec. 2 - Book Fair Week
30 - 2nd Grade Hands on Science
30 - CAT Team Meeting 3:25p
DECEMBER
Book Fair Week - Nov. 30-Dec. 2
1 - Winter Choir Concert - 6pm
1 - 5th Grade Hands on Science
2 - 5th Grade Hands on Science
5 - Choir Field Trip
6 - 4th Grade Hands on Science
6 - PPCT - Empathy - wear Purple
8 - PTA Holiday Store - Grades 3rd - 5th
8 - Volunteer of the Month Breakfast
9 - All Pro Dad - 7am
9 - PTA Holiday Store - Grades PK-2nd
14 - Special Buddies Parties
14 - Campus Spelling Bee
16 - Early Dismissal - 12:05pm
Have a very Happy Holiday & Winter Break - December 17-Jan. 3, 2023 - NO SCHOOL
Katy Advanced Program
The Katy Advanced Program (KAP) provides students with an opportunity to engage in above-grade level coursework in the areas of math, science, language arts, and social studies. KAP courses are available beginning in 6th grade and are open to allstudents. Every student is encouraged to take at least one advanced level course in an area of interest. The district will host a KAP Awareness Night via Zoom on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 6:30PM. This is an opportunity for parents of students in grades 5-6 to learn about KAP prior to course selections. Parents of students who are considering KAP courses for the first time should plan to attend.
Join Zoom Meeting (English) https://katyisd-org.zoom.us/j/88395524565
Join Zoom Meeting (Spanish) https://katyisd-org.zoom.us/j/83344833228
Seven Lakes High School Annual Cheer Clinic
Attention all students! Come cheer with the reigning back to back 6A State Champion and NCA National Champion cheerleaders! Join us as we host our annual cheer clinic on Saturday December 10th from 1-5 pm in the main gym of Seven Lakes High School. The cost includes t-shirt, snack, and top notch cheer instruction from the 6A State and NCA National Champion cheerleaders. All students are invited from K – 8. There will also be a parent showcase that starts at 4:45 pm in the main gym. Please see attached flyer and QR code to register. Or click on the following link: https://katyisd.revtrak.net/high-schools/seven-lakes-high-school/slhs-student-activity-clubs/slhs-cheerleading/.
Holiday Extravaganza!
The Seven Lakes HS Fine Arts Department is delighted to present our annual “Holiday Extravaganza” on Thursday, December 8th on the campus of Seven Lakes High School. This holiday event features performances from all of our Fine Arts, accompanied by dinner and a silent auction: it’s a night not to be missed!
Our Freshman Center doors open at 5:30p and dinner, catered locally by Peachez, will be served in the Freshman Cafeteria. You’ll be welcomed by our string ensembles performing chamber music, delightful dances from our dance classes, spirited serenades from the Sensations, and laugh-out-loud matches from Comedy Sportz. The concert, which starts at 7:30p will showcase performances from our Chorale and Symphony Orchestra, a stirring narration of the poem “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” and the highlight of the evening is our Not-So-Silent Auction where the auction winner could bid to win an opportunity to conduct the Symphony Orchestra.
Proceeds from the Dinner Tickets, Silent Auction, and Concert directly benefits our upcoming performances, including this year’s musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Ring in the holiday season by attending this event and support the award-winning Fine Arts Department! Ticketing goes live on November 11th, so visit http://www.studiovii.org/ to purchase your night of incredible entertainment!
Review of ELAR Materials
Flu Season
2022-2023 Bell Schedule Change
Roosevelt Alexander Elementary official school hours are 7:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Student Target Time is 7:45 a.m.
The purpose of Target Time is for students to arrive on school grounds by 7:45 a.m. in order to get to their classrooms and get settled by the 7:50 a.m. bell.
We will start morning announcements promptly at 7:50 a.m. so we sincerely appreciate everyone making it a priority to be early and on time.
ATTENDANCE GOOGLE FORM
Please complete this form to report your student's FULL DAY ABSENCE (for CURRENT DAY ONLY). FULL DAY Absences must be reported daily before 9:15am.
Please note: This form is not for checking students out early from school or for partial day absences.
https://forms.gle/iMN2xQQt7TebY4YJ7
After 9:15am, please email RAEstudentattendance@katyisd.org stating the reason for the absence, legal first and last name, teacher, and grade. If an absence does not meet the criteria for an excused absence as specified in KISD Board policy, the absence will be considered unexcused. All notes from a healthcare provider MUST be turned into the attendance office within (5) days upon student's return to school.
Attendance Procedures (New Email Address)
Change of Transportation
If you need to change the way your student goes home, please send a written note to school with your child on that day. Include the student’s full name, homeroom teacher and exactly how the student will be going home. In cases of emergency, such as sudden illnesses, hospitalization, etc. (this does not include severe weather), parents may send the request via email to RAEcommunications@katyisd.org or fax (281-644-1585) to the receptionist. This request must include a parent signature and a copy of identification from the parent/guardian email we have on file. Please also call 281-237-7100 to inform the front office that the request has been sent. This communication must be received by 1:40 p.m. For safety reasons, phone calls alone will not be accepted.
A change of transportation form can be found on the RAE Website: RAE Change of Transportation Form
11/11, 11/16, 12/1, 12/7 & 12/16. Please do not plan to have lunch with your child on Mondays or these specific dates.
We are rebuilding our Front Office Team and this will allow us to cross train our new team members so that we can better serve our community in the coming months.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Free & Reduced Lunch
READ - DEED - RUN Meeting Dates
Celebrate your child's birthday and donate a book to the school library in your child's honor! If your child's birthday is May - August, we will celebrate their 1/2 birthday. We look forward to sharing the excitement of your student’s birthday!
How do we celebrate your child’s birthday?:
1. The student will come to the library during their birthday or half-birthday month to select a brand new book.
2. A book plate with the student’s name and birthday will then be placed inside the donated library book.
3. Your child will be the first student to check out the new book, and they will have a four-week checkout time!
4. The student will receive a birthday bookmark, birthday pencil, and other birthday prizes.
5. Birthday Book Club members will have their photo taken and added to the library bulletin board.
In order to participate, please use the Pay N’ Go App to pay for the $15 membership.
Gifted and Talented Screening Information
Current Fifth Grade Students
Screening is currently underway for students in 5th grade. Checklists are no longer being accepted. Parents will be notified of the students' results by the end of January 2023 for placement during the Fall of 2023.
There is a FAQ page on the Katy ISD GT/Advanced Academics website for more information about secondary screening that can be accessed at: https://www.katyisd.org/Page/4410
Kindergarten Students
Screening is currently underway for students in Kindergarten. Checklists are no longer being accepted. Parents will be notified of the students' results by the end of February 2023 for services to start the week of March 1, 2023.
All parents who submitted a checklist were emailed by Mrs. Watson on Tuesday, October 4th. If you submitted a parent observation checklist prior to the deadline but did not receive an email please contact Mrs. Watson as soon as possible.
There is a FAQ page on the Katy ISD GT/Advanced Academics website for more information about kindergarten screening that can be accessed at: https://www.katyisd.org/Page/4406
1st – 4th Grade Students
Screening is currently underway for students in 1st – 4th Grade. Checklists are no longer being accepted. Parents will be notified of the students' results by the last week of the 2022-2023 school year for services to start in the Fall of 2023.
All parents who submitted a checklist were emailed by Mrs. Watson on Tuesday, November 1st. If you submitted a parent observation checklist prior to the deadline but did not receive an email please contact Mrs. Watson as soon as possible.
There is a FAQ page on the Katy ISD GT/Advanced Academics website for more information about 1st - 4th grade screening that can be accessed at: https://www.katyisd.org/Page/4405
For all questions regarding screening, please contact Olivia Watson at OliviaAWatson@katyisd.org
Food For Families
What is Katy ISD Food for Families? A community initiative raising monetary donations to purchase grocery gift cards for Katy ISD students and their families in need. Cards are distributed to students before school is out with a note of best wishes from our community.
Student Handbook, ID Badges & Transportation Tag Holders
Student_Handbook.pdf (katyisd.org)
Addendum to the Student Handbook:
Your student will receive their first school ID badge and lanyard free of charge. If lost or damaged, they can purchase their replacements on line, through Pay-n-Go.
Per the District, If you did not keep your backpack transportation tag holder from last year, you will need to purchase a new one. Once purchased through Pay-n-Go, your student's tag holder will be delivered to your students classroom teacher.
** Backpack Tags & Field Trip T-shirts will also be available for sale on August 15 during Meet the Teacher Night for cash or check.
ID Badges - $5
Lanyards - $3
Replacement Backpack Transportation Tag Holders - $2
RAE Field Trip t-shirts are available and should be worn for all Field Trips - $12
*Our RAE Field Trip t-shirts help us keep our students safe and together.
RAE Spirit Wear/Field Day T-shirts
RAE Spirit Wear / Field Day T-Shirt is available for purchase through Pay ‘n Go for $12.00
T-Shirts will be delivered to your child’s teacher.
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Katy ISD is excited to announce the implementation of the District’s Raptor Volunteer Initiative for the upcoming school year. Beginning October 1, the district will require all volunteers serving on campus during the instructional day to register with the district through its Raptor security system. Raptor ensures quick and easy volunteer registration allowing individual volunteers to create and manage a personal volunteer profile.
In addition, the Raptor Volunteer Initiative will:
• Provide an additional layer of protection for Katy ISD students, staff, volunteers, and campus visitors
• Unite all district volunteers into one Katy ISD volunteer community
• Measure and communicate the positive impact of Katy ISD volunteer organizations Once registered and approved, individual volunteers can:
• Submit and track hours via their volunteer profile for every Katy ISD campus at which they volunteer
• The system also provides quick and easy submission of individual off campus volunteer hours
The volunteer registration requirement will extend to all volunteers serving
on or off-campus, during or after the instructional day effective January 4.
About Us
Our vision can be stated in three words: NURTURE, CHALLENGE and ACHIEVE. We understand the value of relationships, get excited about the challenges ahead of us and set goals that we achieve together as a school community.
Website: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/RAE
Location: 6161 South Fry Road, Katy, TX 77494, United States
Phone: 281-237-7100
Facebook: facebook.com/raeinkaty
Twitter: @RAEinKaty