The Booker Bulletin
Weekly Newsletter - December 13 - 17


Booker's Calendar of Events
Dec. 13 - Cycle 1 Math Test (3rd-5th only)
Dec. 14 - Cycle 1 Reading Test (3rd-5th only)
Dec. 15 - Cycle 1 Science Test (5th only)
Dec. 16 - Campus Spelling Bee Classroom Tests (3rd - 5th only)
Dec. 17 - Student Early Release - Plan ahead!
Nov. 2 - Jan. 7 - SCHOOL OF CHOICE - APPLICATION WINDOW for all 5th Graders
Dec 2 - Dec. 17 - 12 Days of Holiday Cheer!!!!
JOIN THE FUN! HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN!

EARLY DAY RELEASE ALL STUDENTS!


EARLY RELEASE TIME - 12:35PM
MAKE ARRANGEMENTS!



SCHOOL OF CHOICE IMPORTANT DATES
Online Application Open - Open through Jan. 7, 2022
Student Interviews/Auditions - February - March 2022
Parent Notification - March 11, 2022 - Parent Response Deadline - March 30, 2022
Check out our Schools of Choice here! Click to find options for your child.


SCHOOL STARTS AT 8 AM!
COME TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY, ON TIME!
SCHOOL STARTS AT 8:05!
FREE BREAKFAST - 7:35AM
AVOID BEING LATE, COME BEFORE 8!!
GRADE PLACEMENT COMMITTEE WILL BE HOLDING ATTENDANCE MEETINGS IN JANUARY FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE BELOW THE 90% ATTENDANCE RATE. Please be mindful that parent/doctor notes, help us code what type of absence it is, but it does not dismiss the absence. All students, regardless of their grade, will be subject to retention if they do not meet the 90% state requirement. See Compulsory Attendance Law for more details! A quick link is below.
ATTEND TO WIN, BENGALS!
Click here to read more about the Compulsory Attendance Law. All students are required to be in attendance at least 90% of the school year! Our attendance rate is too low! We need our scholars in school every day!

Dear Booker Parents/Guardians,
TEAMWORK/ACCOUNTABILITY - We appreciate all you do to support your students and their education. We need your help. We must instill in all our scholars how important it is to take their time during assessments and use their strategies to improve performance. Our scores have dropped considerably. However, we know that this will not be the case for all other assessments. So, let's team up to encourage our Bengals do their BOOKER BEST!
CYCLE 1 - Students in grades 3rd-5th will take the Cycle 1 this week! We need them at school and focused! The assessment is 10 questions over objectives that have been taught and re-taught. It will be taken during the regular subject block and used as a grade. There will be no changes to the schedule.
PLANNING AHEAD: Students have access to practice STAAR/TELPAS tests on the new online assessment system. I have attached the step by step directions sheet HERE. . We have scheduled training dates to review with the students but feel free to start now. It is important that students get familiar with the embedded online tools to help them better access the test.
If you have any questions or need clarification, please feel free to contact me at tdupont@springisd.org.
Regards,
Teresa DuPont, Campus Testing Coordinator

CHECK OUT OUR CYCLE 1 INCENTIVES!
MASTERS - 90% or higherPIZZA PARTY WITH THE PRINCIPALS! EXTRA RECESS POPSICLE PARTY | MEETS - 80-89%EXTRA RECESS POPSICLE PARTY | APPROACHES - 70-79% POPSICLE PARTY! |
TESTING IS IMPORTANT! SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW!

AND GET REWARDED!!!
Earn up to 5 additional points & a sweet treat if you SHOW US WHAT YOU KNOW
This means that you must do at least one of the following for EACH PROBLEM
Highlight, underline and/or or write important words or phrases
Number your paragraphs/Circle any text features you see
Show your work on your math problems
Prove your answer/Check your answer
PARENT CORNER! CHECK IT OUT!

LEARN THE TRADITIONS OF OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! SHOW LOVE AND APPRECIATION FOR OUR BACKGROUNDS & DIFFERENCES!
VOLUNTEER AT BOOKER!
We need you! Come volunteer at Booker and let's reach our CAMPUS GOALS together! We can be an "A" Campus with your help! Click now to sign up!
Register here to be a volunteer in our school! We need your help to get our campus to an "A" rating! Come and help us SHINE BRIGHT THIS YEAR!
Register here to be a volunteer in our school! We need your help to get our campus to an "A" rating! Come and help us SHINE BRIGHT THIS YEAR!
Find more details about campus policies and procedures, start times, tardies, absences, and so much more! A quick guide for information about your child's school!
This handbook outlines the policies and procedures set forth by Spring ISD for all who attend SISD and their parents/guardians.

We are partnering with Koala Kare again this year! They offer before and after school services for parents! Hours of operation 6:30am - 6:30pm each day. Located in Booker's cafeteria!
DEVICE REQUEST & DEVICE ASSISTANCE
EVERY STUDENT NEEDS A CHROMEBOOK. IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN DEVICE, NO NEED TO CHECK ONE OUT, BUT LET YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER KNOW A CHROMEBOOK IS NOT NEEDED!

Did you recently get A LOCKED OUT message on your child's device?

Click here for more info on HAC!



Booker Elementary School
PRESS 1 - REGISTRAR - Ms. Velasquez - dvelas1@springisd.org
PRESS 2 - ATTENDANCE CLERK - Ms. Enciso - menciso@springisd.org
PRESS 0 - RECEPTIONISTS - Mrs. Sanchez - ssanch5@springisd.org

GENERAL INFORMATION




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COVID TESTING & COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION
Spring ISD Locations Offering Free COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations
Spring ISD Locations Offering Free COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations
Spring ISD is partnering with Houston Medical ER and Inspire Health to offer free COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites to the district’s students, staff and community.
Inspire Health mobile testing units will be at the following campuses starting Monday, October 4, Monday-Friday (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Saturdays (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Planet Ford Stadium (23802 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, 77373)
Spring ISD Family Community Engagement Center (17125 Ella Blvd., Houston, 77090)
Child Nutrition ( 15330 Kuykendahl Rd., Houston, 77090)
To expedite testing, students and staff members may pre-register beforehand here, but pre-registration is not required. Inspire Health plans to expand location options in the near future.
Additionally, Houston Medical ER (2306 Rayford Road, Spring, TX 77386) also is providing free vaccines and testing, Monday through Friday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
A form for all staff and students to expedite the screeners and vaccines by registering before arrival.






CLICK HERE to learn different ways you and your family can stay safe this holiday season!