The Mane Tail
Friday, March 22nd, 2024
MESSAGE FROM MRS. MOTZNY
Dear Parent/Guardian:
We have purchased glasses for all of our students and staff to wear during the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th. The district is providing curriculum for every grade level, and we feel that this will truly be a worthwhile educational experience. Your child is bringing home a permission slip in their folder today for you to review. We will be taking all students outside to view the eclipse unless a parent/guardian chooses the opt out portion of the permission slip. The students will only be outside for about 5-10 minutes during the eclipse. Students whose parents have chosen to opt out of this experience will remain inside with an alternative activity. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Heather Motzny
Upcoming Events
April 1st-5th: Book Fair in the library
Tuesday, April 2nd: Family Night at the Book Fair 4:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 5th: BINGO 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16th - STAAR Reading (3rd, 4th and 5th grade) No Visitors on this day
Thursday, April 18th- STAAR Science (5th grade) No Visitors on this day
Tuesday, April 23rd- STAAR Math (3rd, 4th and 5th grade) No Visitors on this day
Tuesday, April 23rd: 1st Grade Program 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26th: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Field Trip to The Oil Ranch
Wednesday, May 1st: 4th Grade Field Trip to Minute Maid Park
Friday, May 3rd: 5th Grade Biztown Field Trip
Tuesday, May 7th: 2nd Grade Spanish Program 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14th: Choir Spring Sing Program 6:00 p.m.
Spanish Action Based Learning Lab
Review weather, seasons, clothing and feelings.
Repaso el tiempo/clima, las estaciones, ropa y sentimientos.
Gracias,
Sra. Betancourt
Thank you to Jewell Norris of the Scouts for The United States of America map.
Bringing Out The Best
Watch D.O.G.S.
Shirt Availability that can be purchased at the school -- Adult XL ($20), Youth Medium ($15) and Youth Large ($15).
You can also order online (there are a variety of styles) at www.dadsofgreatstudents.com .
Requests for Teachers to Complete Paperwork for Outside Sources
(Rating Scales, Observations, Areas of Strengths/Weaknesses)
In order for teachers to fill out forms or other information needed for outside sources (doctors, psychologists, agencies, private schools, taekwondo, tutors, etc.), we must have a release of information (consent) form from the parent. Parents may request the permission form from the counselor or through the teacher. A new permission form needs to be filled out each school year.
Once the permission form is completed and returned, the teachers may fill out the requested paperwork. At Sampson, we follow the CFISD’s procedure to send the paperwork directly to the outside source (doctors, psychologists, agencies, private schools, taekwondo, tutors etc.) via fax or mail. If the parent chooses for the information to be mailed, an envelope (addressed to the outside source with postage attached) should be included with the paperwork provided by the parent.
These procedures are to ensure the student’s needs are addressed legally and ethically.
If you have questions regarding this process, please contact the counselor.
Message to 5th Grade Parents
Information about K-Level classes for 6th grade:
Once students reach middle school, core classes are leveled: On-level and K-Level.
- On-level classes, just like K-Level classes, provide students with a college preparatory curriculum.
- K-Level classes have entry criteria to be put into the classes and criteria students must meet in order to remain in K-Level for the school year.
- K-Level classes are designed to challenge students beyond grade-level academic courses and prepare them for success in future advanced coursework. K-level classes are more rigorous and in-depth in content, often move at a faster pace, include different types of assignments and may require additional outside reading.
Students are eligible for K-Level classes in 6th grade (2024-2025 school year) if during their 5th grade year:
- Earn a yearly average of 85+ in subject (reading/language-average, math, science and social studies)
OR
- Earn Masters Level on the STAAR exam for the corresponding subject area
Students who meet the criteria will automatically be placed in K-Level courses for the corresponding subject. Parents may opt the students out of K-Level classes.
If students do not meet the criteria for eligibility, they will not be placed in K-Level courses.
Spillane School Supply Order
For March, we will focus on the Character Trait: Courtesy. Polite behavior that shows respect for others.
You can access any of our lessons and activities through the district website here: https://www.cfisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7582
PTO
Bingo:
BINGO night is just around the corner, and we are so excited! Just a reminder that food
sales will end on Thursday, 3/28 at midnight! Please be sure to purchase all pizza, hot dogs or
cookie boxes before that date. These items will not be on sale at the event. See you there!
Click the link to purchase or scan the QR code.
https://sampsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/240248
Spirit Night
3rd grade spirit night at Papa John’s is Wednesday, Mar 27th ! All grades can order pizza
and support Sampson
Fundraising Update
Thank you to our VIP sponsors Brianna Bischoff, Realtor; Ryan Stegall with State Farm; and The Brook
Sampson Elementary
Email: sampson@cfisd.net
Website: https://sampson.cfisd.net/en/
Location: 16002 Coles Crossing Drive, Cypress, TX, USA
Phone: 281-213-1600
Facebook: facebook.com/SampsonElementarySchool
Twitter: @SampsonElem