Beneke Blast

Happy New Year Parents,

We hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season and are ready for the new year and new semester.

As we begin this semester, students are entering the final phase of preparation for their end-of-year STAAR assessments. We have only 56 instructional days before STAAR testing begins in April. Beginning Monday, January 12, students will participate in additional interventions and tutorials throughout the school day. Some students will also be assigned additional work and homework outside of the school day to support their learning.

We ask for your support by ensuring your child attends school every day and arrives on time so they can benefit from these interventions. Additionally, we kindly request that early pickups be limited to emergencies only, as students miss valuable instruction and intervention time when leaving early.

Students in 3rd–5th grade will also participate in their final STAAR practice exams during the week of February 2–6. A detailed schedule of practice and testing dates is included below.

Today you will receive your child’s report card. Please take time to review grades with your child and contact the teacher if there are concerns related to failing grades or low assessment results. You may also receive communication from your child’s teacher if your child has been selected to attend after-school tutorials.

We appreciate your continued partnership and support as we work together to prepare our students for success. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

The campus will be closed to visitors during district and state testing!

Upcoming STAAR Practice & Testing Dates

3rd Grade

• February 3 – Math STAAR Practice

• February 4 – Reading STAAR Practice

• April 16 – STAAR Reading

• April 22 – STAAR Math

4th Grade

• February 3 – Math STAAR Practice

• February 4 – Reading STAAR Practice

• April 14 – STAAR Reading

• April 21 – STAAR Math

5th Grade

• February 2 – Science STAAR Practice

• February 3 – Math STAAR Practice

• February 4 – Reading STAAR Practice

• April 14 – STAAR Reading

• April 21 – STAAR Math

• April 23 – STAAR Science

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to your child’s success.

¡Feliz Año Nuevo, Padres de Familia!

Esperamos que usted y su familia hayan disfrutado de una maravillosa temporada navideña y que estén listos para comenzar el nuevo año y semestre.

Al iniciar este semestre, nuestros estudiantes entran en la fase final de preparación para las evaluaciones estatales STAAR de fin de año. Solo contamos con 56 días de instrucción antes de que comiencen las pruebas STAAR en abril. A partir del lunes 12 de enero, los estudiantes participarán en intervenciones y tutorías adicionales durante el día escolar. Algunos estudiantes también recibirán tareas y trabajos adicionales fuera del horario escolar para apoyar su aprendizaje.

Solicitamos su apoyo asegurándose de que su hijo(a) asista a la escuela todos los días y llegue a tiempo para poder beneficiarse de estas intervenciones. Asimismo, le pedimos que limite las salidas tempranas únicamente a emergencias, ya que cuando los estudiantes se retiran temprano pierden tiempo valioso de instrucción e intervención.

Los estudiantes de 3.º a 5.º grado también participarán en sus últimos exámenes de práctica STAAR durante la semana del 2 al 6 de febrero. A continuación, se incluye un calendario detallado con las fechas de práctica y de las evaluaciones.

El viernes 9 de enero, usted recibirá la boleta de calificaciones de su hijo(a). Le pedimos que revise las calificaciones con su hijo(a) y se comunique con el maestro(a) si existen inquietudes relacionadas con calificaciones reprobatorias o bajos resultados en evaluaciones. Además, esta semana podría recibir información del maestro(a) de su hijo(a) si su hijo(a) participará en tutorías después de la escuela.

Agradecemos su apoyo y colaboración continua mientras trabajamos juntos para preparar a nuestros estudiantes para el éxito. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el maestro(a) de su hijo(a).

Fechas Próximas de Práctica y Evaluaciones STAAR

3.º Grado

• 3 de febrero – Práctica STAAR de Matemáticas

• 4 de febrero – Práctica STAAR de Lectura

• 16 de abril – STAAR de Lectura

• 22 de abril – STAAR de Matemáticas

4.º Grado

• 3 de febrero – Práctica STAAR de Matemáticas

• 4 de febrero – Práctica STAAR de Lectura

• 14 de abril – STAAR de Lectura

• 21 de abril – STAAR de Matemáticas

5.º Grado

• 2 de febrero – Práctica STAAR de Ciencias

• 3 de febrero – Práctica STAAR de Matemáticas

• 4 de febrero – Práctica STAAR de Lectura

• 14 de abril – STAAR de Lectura

• 21 de abril – STAAR de Matemáticas

• 23 de abril – STAAR de Ciencias

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y compromiso con el éxito de su hijo(a).

Atentamente,
Julie Smith

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PRE-K- Maria Hernandez

KINDER-Maddox Gafford

1ST-Jesus Espino

2ND- Jenova Valdez

3RD- Jovanny Hernandez

4TH-Camila Navarro

5TH-Makynlee Miller

ECSE- Rayshawn Wilson

CASE-Ricardo Melecio

Dear Spring ISD Family,

Looking to celebrate a Spring ISD employee? Now’s your chance! You can nominate anyone serving in the district—be it a teacher, custodian, secretary, clerk, mechanic, bus driver, librarian, nurse, or counselor—for the Employee Excellence Award and honor their outstanding contributions.

Awarded by the Spring ISD Board of Trustees, this recognition honors employees who exemplify the district’s guiding principles, core values, and embody the attributes outlined in our Leadership Definition. Each month during the school year, one employee is selected, and from these honorees, a grand prize winner will be announced at the Spring ISD Employee Recognition Banquet in May. The only employees not eligible for this award are Senior Leadership Team members and members of the Board of Trustees.

We’re looking for employees who are bringing the Spring ISD mission to life and helping us reach each and every Spring ISD student. To nominate them for the Spring ISD Board of Trustees Employee Excellence Award, complete the online recognition nomination form.

A successful nomination will include as much detail as possible to describe why the person should be considered for an award. For more information, click here.

Parents/Guardians/Students,

Wells MS counselors are excited to help you choose your elective courses for your first year in middle school!

My name is Shonda Johnson and I will be your 6th grade counselor once you begin here as a Wells Wolverine. Ms. Donna Joubert is the 8th grade counselor here at Wells. We will be working together to ensure you have a smooth transition from elementary school to middle school. We will be visiting each of your campuses over the next few weeks to introduce ourselves and share with you what Wells has to offer.

We have created and linked a Google Form to this email that serves as your course selection for 6th grade. The form explains Wells required courses and the choices for electives, and allows an easy way for you to make your choices and have a parent/guardian sign off on them.

Please click on the link below and complete the form so that we can place you in the electives of your choice.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email @ sjohns21@springisd.org.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuRkK2j7XO9R6eNwlzyB99tVPudN3hNmzzN9rHwOtY7XhS3g/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Thank you for your time.

Shonda Johnson

6th Grade Counselor

Spring Independent School District

Wells Middle School

281-891-7759

sjohns21@springisd.org

Honored Schools Launches January 12!
We’re excited to share that our school is partnering with Honored Schools, a program that celebrates the incredible teachers who make a difference every day. Beginning January 12, 2026, students and families can visit HonoredSchools.org to share a story about a teacher who has impacted their life.

Each “Honor Story” will be shared directly with the teacher and featured on Honored’s national Honor Roll. At the end of the year, 2-6 teachers in our region will receive the Honored Schools Life-Changing Teacher Award, which includes a $2,500 prize.

Keep an eye out for flyers coming home next week—and thank you for helping us spread the warmth this winter by recognizing our amazing educators!

¡El programa Honored Schools se lanza el 12 de enero!
Nos complace compartir que nuestra escuela se ha asociado con Honored Schools, un programa que celebra a los increíbles maestros que marcan la diferencia todos los días. A partir del 12 de enero de 2026, los estudiantes y las familias pueden visitar HonoredSchools.org para compartir la historia de un maestro que ha tenido un impacto positivo en su vida.

Cada “Honor Story” se comparte directamente con el maestro y se publica en el Honor Roll nacional de Honored. Al final del año escolar, uno o más maestros de nuestra región recibirán el Premio Life-Changing Teacher, que incluye $2,500.

Esté atento a los folletos que se enviarán a casa la próxima semana—¡y gracias por ayudarnos a difundir un poco de calidez este invierno reconociendo a nuestros increíbles educadores!

As stated in the Beneke Elementary Handbook, the latest time to check your student out for the day is 2:45 p.m. After this time, we will not release students, as our staff is focused on preparing for dismissal.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient dismissal process.

Según lo establecido en el Manual de Beneke Elementary, la hora límite para recoger a su hijo(a) es a las 2:45 p.m. Después de esta hora, no entregaremos a los estudiantes, ya que nuestro personal estará enfocado en prepararse para la salida.

Agradecemos su cooperación para ayudarnos a mantener un proceso de salida seguro y eficiente.

Beginning Monday, August 18, 2025

All car riders must be picked up by 3:45pm. The school will call parents of students who are still on campus after 3:45. Upon arrival, parents must come to the front office to sign the child out. You must have your I.D. to sign your child out after 3:45 p.m. Spring ISD police and/or Child Protective Services will be contacted for any child that is left after 4:30 pm. Parents who arrive after 4:00pm 3 or more times will be required to find a different transportation option.

Thank you

Atencion Padres:

A partir del lunes 18 de agosto de 2025

Todos los estudiantes que sean recogidos en automóvil deben ser recogidos a más tardar a las 3:45 p. m. La escuela llamará a los padres de los estudiantes que aún estén en el campus después de las 3:45 p. m. Al llegar, los padres deberán pasar por la oficina principal para firmar la salida del niño. Debe presentar su identificación para firmar la salida de su hijo después de las 3:45 p. m. La policía de Spring ISD y/o los Servicios de Protección Infantil serán contactados por cualquier niño que permanezca después de las 4:30 p. m. Los padres que lleguen después de las 4:00 p. m. en 3 o más ocasiones deberán encontrar una opción de transporte diferente.

Gracias

January 13- Math Tutorials (Invite Only)

January 15-Reading Tutorials (Invite Only)

January 19-MLK Holiday

January 20- Math Tutorials (Invite Only)

January 22-Reading Tutorials (Invite Only)

January 24-Saturday School (Invite Only 3rd-5th)

January 27-Math Tutorials (Invite Only)

January 29-Reading Tutorials (Invite Only)

February 2-Science STAAR Practice (5th Grade)

February 3 – Math STAAR Practice (3rd-5th Grade)

February 3-Math Tutorials (Invite Only)

February 4 – Reading STAAR Practice (3rd-5th Grade)

February 5-Reading Tutorials (Invite Only)

School Hours 7:35 AM-3:25 PM

8:06 AM Tardy Bell Rings

3:25 PM-3:45 PM Dismissal

All car riders have a car rider number, and parents must have the placard issued by the campus to pick students up from the car rider line.

You may not use a picture of the placard to pick up your student.

If you arrive after 3:45 PM to pick up your student up from the front office with the car rider tag, show your ID, and sign the late dismissal form.

Please be courteous and follow the procedures when using the car rider line.

The traffic pattern is designed for cars to take turns, turning into the parking lot from Briarchase Dr.

Please do not form a third line down the center of the road to turn into the car rider line.

Walker A Parents, please do not block the entrance to the neighborhood. In the event of an emergency, an emergency vehicle needs access to the residents' homes. Therefore, you may not park on both sides of the entrance or the main road leading to the neighborhood.

Kindergarten 10:30-11:00

1st Grade/CASE 11:00-11:30

2nd Grade 11:30-12:00

3rd Grade 12:00-12:30

4th Grade 12:35-1:05

5th Grade 1:25-1:55