The Booker Bulletin

Dec 1 - Roll on out of Bed - Wear your PJs & Crazy Socks

Middle of the Year Testing starts PreK-5th Grade

Dec 2 - Don't Sweat Tuesday! - Wear your Jogging suits or sweat suits!

Dec 3 - Work out Wednesday - Wear your workout gear or team jerseys

Dec 4 - Shine bright in yoor own light - Wear holiday lights and colors

Dec 5 - Hip Hip Hooray you made it to FRIDAY - HATS OFF TO A GREAT WEEK!

Dec. 9 - 3rd - 5th District Interim Testing

Dec 10 - 3rd -5th District Interim Testing

Dec 11 - 5th Grade District Science Interim Test

Dec 12 - Winter Wonderland - Dekaney High School

Dec.19 - Early Release - half day for students

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Dec. 1 - 5 - MOY Mandated Testing

Dec 8 - 12 - 3rd - 5th Grade STAAR Interim

Dec 20 - Jan 5 - Winter Break

Dear Booker Families,

Dear Booker Families,

First and foremost, I give thanks for all of you. As we enter this season of gratitude, I am reminded each day how fortunate we are to have such committed families, resilient scholars, and a community that works hand-in-hand with us to Get Booker Better, Faster. Your partnership means everything.

We now have 15 school days left until Winter Break, and our Middle of the Year (MOY) testing begins next week. This is a crucial moment for our scholars to show their growth and for us to help them finish this semester strong.

📚 Every Day Counts. Every Minute Matters.

As we prepare for MOY testing, your support makes a tremendous difference. Please help us by ensuring:

• Daily attendance, on time and ready to learn

• Limited early pick-ups, especially during core instruction

• Rested, focused scholars prepared to do their best each day

These next few days matter more than ever—one missed hour can mean a missed skill, and every skill builds toward success.

💙 Gratitude for Our Bengals and Their Families

I am truly grateful for each scholar who walks our halls, each family who supports our mission, and each act of kindness, patience, and encouragement you offer your children and our staff.
Thank you for believing in our work, trusting our leadership, and standing with us every step of the way.

🐾 Let’s Finish This Semester Strong!

Together, we will ensure our Bengals approach MOY testing with confidence, pride, and a growth mindset. Let’s make each of these final 15 days count.

With gratitude and Bengal pride,

Principal Womack
💙 Striving for Excellence — Every Day, Every Lesson, Every Bengal.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Beginning December 1, 2025, students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade will participate in the district’s Middle-of-the-Year (MOY) assessments. These tests help gauge student progress on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and allow teachers to better support your child’s learning through targeted instruction, reteach, and intervention. All assessments will be administered online, and the testing window will run from December 1–5, 2025. Specific testing dates will vary by grade level and subject area.

Assessment Schedule by Grade Level:

● Pre-Kindergarten: CIRCLE Assessments

● Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: mCLASS/Lectura (Reading) and NWEA MAP (Math)

● 3rd – 5th Grade: NWEA MAP (Reading and Math)

● 5th Grade Only: NWEA MAP (Science)

Please note that there may be some adjustments to your child’s daily schedule during the testing window to allow sufficient time for assessment completion. If your child receives physical accommodations, please ensure they are available on the day of testing. Digital accommodations are available within the online platform based on individual student needs.

If you have any questions, please contact your campus for more information. Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education.

Kind regards,

Eddie Rodriguez

Local Testing Coordinator

Campus Academic Specialist

Tema: Próximas evaluaciones de mitad de año (Pre-K - 5to grado)

Estimados padres y tutores,

A partir del 1 de diciembre de 2025, los estudiantes de Pre-Kindergarten a 5to grado participarán en las evaluaciones de mitad de año (MOY) del distrito. Estas pruebas ayudan a medir el progreso de los estudiantes en el Conocimiento y Habilidades Esenciales de Texas (TEKS) y permiten a los maestros apoyar mejor el aprendizaje de su hijo a través de la instrucción, el aprendizaje y la intervención específicos. Todas las evaluaciones se administrarán en línea y la ventana de prueba se extenderá del 1 al 5 de diciembre de 2025. Las fechas específicas de las pruebas variarán según el nivel de grado y el área temática.

Calendario de evaluación por nivel de grado:

• Pre-Kindergarten: Evaluaciones CIRCLE
• Kindergarten – 2do Grado: mCLASS/Lectura (Lectura) y NWEA MAP (Matemáticas)
• 3º – 5º grado: NWEA MAP (Lectura y Matemáticas)
• Solo 5to grado: NWEA MAP (Ciencias)

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con su escuela para obtener más información. Gracias por su continuo apoyo en la educación de su hijo.

STATE LAW - HELP US HELP YOUR CHILD WHILE AT SCHOOL!

In accordance with Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), parents now must opt in to allowing their child to be seen in the school clinic during the school day.

Please note that if you do not choose to opt in:

• Your child may only be seen in the clinic for emergency situations.

• Regular or non-emergency visits to the nurse (such as headaches, stomachaches, minor scrapes, or other routine concerns) will not be allowed.

• You will be contacted to pick up your child for non-emergency situations.

• screenings like eyesight, hearing, and scoliosis can not be performed.

We urge you to carefully consider this decision, as opting out significantly limits our ability to support your child’s health needs during the school day.

Thanks,

Nurse Hughes

• Your vote matters! Please select your preferred option of instructional calendars for 2026-2027. Key differences of note: Different Mid-Winter Break days.

• http://www.springisd.org/CalendarSurvey

• ¡Su voto cuenta! Seleccione su opción preferida de calendarios escolares para 2026-2027. Diferencias clave a tener en cuenta: Días diferentes para las vacaciones de invierno.
• http://www.springisd.org/CalendarSurvey

• Spring ISD 5th and 8th Grade Parents/Guardians: The Schools of Choice application opens Wednesday, Nov 12, at 8:30 a.m. at springisd.org/choice. Check your email for details. Apply to multiple programs with one form by the deadline on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

• Padres/tutores de estudiantes de 5.º y 8.º grado de Spring ISD: La solicitud para las Escuelas de Elección se abre el miércoles 12 de noviembre a las 8:30 a. m. en springisd.org/choice. Consulte su correo electrónico para obtener más detalles. Solicite varios programas con un solo formulario antes de la fecha límite del viernes 9 de enero de 2026.

🏆 STUDENT CHALLENGE: SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW!

🎤 Hey Booker Bengals!

This is Principal Womack, and I have a BIG challenge for you!

MOY is coming — and this is your moment to show what you know and hit your goals!

🔥 If you meet your MOY goal, you will earn a "FUN FESTIVE FRIDAY"

MUST BE AT SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE - 100% ATTENDANCE FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 1- 5!

Fun • Games • Snow Magic • Surprises! ❄️🎉

🌟 If you EXCEED your End-of-Year goal, you will earn… 🚀 A field trip to BIG AIR! 🎢💥

You earn it. You own it.

At Booker, we get Better, Faster — one Bengal at a time!
Let’s go, champions — you got this! 💙🐾💪

As we move through our mid-year testing, I want to focus on one thing—the Mindset of Mastery.

💭 Mastery Over Mediocre
At Booker, “good enough” is no longer enough. Our Bengals deserve excellence, not excuses. We are pushing every scholar to move from approaching to meeting and mastering grade-level expectations—aiming higher, trying harder, and beating their own best every day.

📖 Mastery Starts at Home
You can help by reinforcing high expectations:
• Read daily and ask questions
• Review math facts
• Encourage full-sentence responses
• Limit screen time and talk about learning

Ask your child:
“What did you master today?”
“What are you still working on?”

💪 We Can and We Will
Changing a campus begins with changing mindsets. When students, staff, and families believe mastery is possible, success always follows.

• At Spring ISD, we know it takes a village!

• Parents, join us as partners in your child’s education and make a difference by volunteering at our schools. Together, we can help every student succeed!

• En Spring ISD, sabemos que se necesita un equipo. Padres, únanse a nosotros como aliados en la educación de sus hijos y marquen la diferencia como voluntarios en nuestras escuelas. ¡Juntos podemos ayudar a todos los estudiantes a alcanzar el éxito!

At Spring ISD, student safety is our top priority. EVERY student must have their ID badge to ride the bus. Our Badge Up for Safety policy keeps riders safe and allows parents to track rides in real time through the Smart Tag app. Learn more:https://www.springisd.org/smarttag

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

FRONT OFFICE VISITS

DOORBELL PROCEDURES & POLICY

VISITOR EXPECTATIONS & INTERACTIONS

THE IMPORTANCE OF UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION

Booker Families,

We love celebrating our Bengals! To ensure we honor birthdays while protecting valuable instructional time, please remember the following:

✅ Birthday celebrations are limited to 15 minutes
✅ Cupcakes and boxed juice only
❌ No pizza or full meals please
✅ Cupcakes must be store-bought, sealed, and labeled
✅ Please drop items off before 12:00 PM or send with your child (car riders may bring treats in the morning)

With classes of up to 24 students, we must keep celebrations brief so our students can continue learning and thriving. Our goal is to make birthdays special without interrupting instruction — thank you for partnering with us!

We appreciate your support and understanding as we keep our Bengals focused, learning, and growing! 🐾💙

Students are not allowed to have any electronic devices or cellphones on or out during the instructional day. Any student violating this policy will be assigned a consequence.

The mySpringISD portal provides an easy platform for staff and families, where they can access all of their digital resources, including Schoology and the Home Access Center. The single sign-on option gives parents, students and staff instant access to all their online resources from any device and any location.

To get started, log on to my.springisd.org, and sign in by using your parent Spring ISD network login username and password.

If you need login access or assistance, please call our registrar, Ms. Velasquez, at 281-891-8756.

We would love to have you! Please complete both forms to volunteer at Booker Elementary! It is important to do both forms. One is tailored just for us and specifies what you'd like to do as a volunteer and the other application is a district mandate for all Volunteers in Schools.

Booker Volunteer Interest Form

Spring ISD Volunteer Website

Spring ISD VIP Volunteer application:

PRESS 1 - REGISTRAR - Ms. Velasquez - dvelas1@springisd.org

PRESS 2 - ATTENDANCE CLERK - Ms. Yulissa Camacho ycamacho@springisd.org

PRESS 0 - RECEPTIONISTS - Ms. Enciso/Ms. Martinez

PRESS 3 - Counselor - Mrs. Ashleigh Foley - afoley@springisd.org - 281-891-8755

PRESS 4 - School Nurse - Ms. Shereka Kossie - skossie@springisd.org - 281-891-8757

FAX NUMBER: DIAL 281-891-8751

Website: https://booker.springisd.org/

Location: 22352 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-891-8750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booker.bengals.3
Twitter: @BookerBengals

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD: Spring ISD Showcase- Saturday, Oct. 25

• Join us for the Spring ISD Showcase on Saturday, October 25, from 9 AM–12 PM at Dekaney High School! Come connect with your community, explore what Spring ISD has to offer, and see why there’s no place like home at Spring ISD. You won’t want to miss it! #SpringISDShowcase

• ¡Únete a nosotros para el Spring ISD Showcase el sábado 25 de octubre, de 9 a. m. a 12 p. m. en Dekaney High School! Ven a conectarte con tu comunidad, descubre todo lo que Spring ISD tiene para ofrecer y comprueba por qué no hay lugar como el hogar en Spring ISD. ¡No te lo querrás perder! #SpringISDShowcase

• Your 2022 Bond Money at Work: Stay informed about the latest Bond project updates at our campus! These improvements not only enhance learning spaces and resources for our students but also promote energy efficiency and long-term cost savings. Thank you for your continued support!

Click here for High-Priority Maintenance Projects at our campus.

Click here for General Bond Updates.

• Your 2022 Bond Money at Work: Thanks to the 2022 Bond, Booker has recevied bullet proof windows and transaction trays installed and upgrades to our camera and WiFi system. This will allow us better safety and security and technology to help serve our staff and scholars. Next up, will be our fencing around the school premises and our new marquee! Coming soon! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue enhancing our campus. #BondUpdates