FACE stands for Family and Community Engagement in the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The FACE department aims to create partnerships between schools, families, and communities to help students succeed in school and beyond. Daily has been rated the highest distinction of DIAMOND for creating a welcoming environment, honoring families, connecting activities to learning, and empowering parents as educational partners and advocates for children

Welcome to Ray K Daily Elementary!

We are thrilled to have you and your children join or return for an exciting school year. This year promises to be one of change and achievement as we build our dragons block by block.

We would like to highlight a few items that will be our focus this year:

Our theme this year is “Building our Dragons Block by Block”. Elevating student success takes strategic and purposeful planning from all educators, it takes a village to ensure that high quality instruction and social emotional development is occurring every day, and students are present daily to receive the necessary supports to be successful.

1. School Vision and Goals
• Theme for the Year: “Building Our Dragons Block by Block”
• Focus Areas: Academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.
2. New Changes and Initiatives
• Curriculum Updates: Introduction to Stem Scopes Math, HMH Reading & SAVVAS Science curriculum that offers a more well-rounded approach to learning as well as extension supports that will grow your child.
• Master Schedule: Introduction to PreK – 5 Science Lab enrichment
• Dragons will enjoy an additional enrichment class focusing on Science Lab using SAVVAS Science Curriculum
• We will continue to have library, computer, PE, music and art
• Technology Integration: New iPads in kinder/PreK & 1 to 1 chrome books in all 1st through 5th grade classes.
• Facility Improvements: Hallway beautification, adding teacher bulletin boards to showcase student work!
3. Achievement Highlights
• Student Success Stories: Celebrating achievement and growth with NWEA, STAAR Interim. Honor roll and Attendance celebration every 6 weeks!
• Upcoming Competitions and Events: Science fairs, spelling bees, clubs, UIL, Parent literacy nights and more!
• This year we will be looking into creating a 2024 – 2025 Yearbook!
4. Parental Involvement
• Volunteer Opportunities: Classroom helpers on Fridays, event organizers, and library assistants. Get VIPS certified for this year to get on the approved list.
• Parent-Teacher Association (PTO): How to join and contribute to school activities, no joining fees, all parents welcome! Join and follow them on social media.
• Communication Channels: We are back to weekly newsletters, Class Dojo will stay our go to media outlet, and parent-teacher meetings with teachers will have a fixed schedule per grade level to support teacher availability.
5. Support and Resources
• Counseling Services: Available for students needing emotional or behavioral support with our new counselor Ms. Corpus.
• After-School Programs: Enrichment activities and tutorials sessions will begin in September, keep an eye out for letters from the teacher or Ms. Sarreal.
• Community Partnerships: We are working closely with PTO to increase our collaborations with local businesses and organizations for student enrichment.

We are excited to embark on this journey of growth and achievement with you. Together, we will build a strong foundation for our dragons, block by block. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making Ray K Daily Elementary a place where every child can thrive.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at DailyES@houstonisd.org and join us on Class Dojo for up to date announcements https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=school&schoolID=51f87b048c551f847d0003a0

Again, welcome, and let’s make this year unforgettable! 🐉📚✨

Warm Regards,

Principal Khaliq

Stay Positive | Word Hard | Make it Happen on the Daily!

As you know, Ray K Daily Elementary is zoned to accommodate 1,200 children. Here are some important details regarding enrollment:

• Returning Students: If you have filled out the intent to re-enroll, teachers will contact you by August 5th via Class Dojo and by phone.
• Pending Re-enrollment: If you have not re-enrolled or confirmed your enrollment for this year, our front office staff will be available to take calls and answer emails once our PowerSchool system has been updated on August 1st.
• New Enrollment: If you need to enroll, please visit Houston ISD Enrollment (www.houstonisd.org/enroll) to begin the online application process. All required documents can be uploaded to the application but will be verified by our registration team. You will be asked to confirm your information as we schedule in-person enrollment events to assist you.
• Enrollment is NOT guaranteed, if your child does not arrive on Monday, August 12th, by 9 AM.

We look forward to welcoming all our students and families for a fantastic year at Ray K Daily Elementary! 📚🏫✨

Tis the season to schedule doctors appointments and make sure your little dragons immunizations are up to date! Here are a few Health Center Locations that can help you ensure that your little one is in the best health. We will be reaching out to parents before the break for anyone who needs to update shot records. We will accept updated record via email or in person. DailyES@houstonisd.org

As we all know, carpool continues to be a challenge due to traffic from Briar Forest and the dismissal of over 840 students at Daily. We have listened to feedback from staff and the community and have made some changes to improve the process:

• Preassigned Carpool Numbers and Tags: All students will receive a preassigned carpool number and tag.
• Pickup Locations:
  • Lower Grades and Siblings: Students in lower grades (K-1) and those with older siblings will be picked up from the kinder playground area.
  • 2nd - 5th Grade Students: These students will be picked up from the Pavilion.
• Traffic Flow: Each lane is designated for specific areas to maximize traffic flow.
• Arrival Time: We ask parents not to begin lining up until 2 PM. Gates will be closed for campus and student safety.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we implement these changes to ensure a smoother and safer carpool experience for everyone. Thank you! 🚗🏫✨

Last year, we lost over $200,000 in campus funding due to absences. High-quality instruction, student achievement, and good attendance are all closely connected, and we need your help to ensure all students come to school regularly.

We understand that children do get sick from time to time, which is completely understandable. However, we ask you to invest in your child’s learning by prioritizing their attendance at school. Every day counts, and your support is crucial in helping us provide the best education possible for all our students.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to your child’s education. Together, we can make this year a success! 📚🏫✨

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires elementary schools to average 98% for daily attendance of ALL enrolled students.

Texas Education Code section 25.092 requires that a student in grades kindergarten through grade 12 be in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days a class is offered in order to receive credit for the class or a final grade.

Early Pick up or Late Drop Off's

Students who need to leave school for an appointment must be checked out through the office. Parents should plan to pick students up before 2:00 p.m. or plan to wait for them to be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. Students will not be called after 2:00 p.m. This plan is in place for the safety of all students. Parents may not pick up their child from the bus/daycare area. Parents must check out their child from the office.

Note: Excessive early pick ups will effect grades and learning for your little one. We encourage you to plan around school hours. Please reach out to your teachers for any makeup assignments that can be done at home. In the event we notice an excess of early pick up we will request a conference to schedule to discuss the concerns of learning loss.

Before you choose to invest in purchasing a phone for your child, please read the following:

As per current policy, student cell-phone use will not be allowed in HISD schools during the academic day. Student use of phones during the academic day disrupts learning and instruction, fuels disputes between students, and undermines the culture we are working to create in all HISD campuses.

Cell-Phone Policy Details:

• Storage: Students must leave their cell phones at home or in their backpacks.
• Visibility: If a teacher or administrator sees a cell phone on a student’s person (even if it is in a pocket but visible) or being used by a student, the following steps will be taken:
  1. The student will be asked to hand over the mobile phone.
  2. The student’s name will be put on the phone (e.g., with a sticky note).
  3. The phone will be taken to the office or given to a learning coach or teacher apprentice to take to the office.

Consequences for Violations:

• First Violation: The parent may pick up the cell phone or smart watch from the front office after school. A contract will be signed by the parent, and a copy of the cellphone policy will be provided.
• Second Violation: The cell phone will be returned to a parent or guardian who must come to the school to retrieve it and pay a $15 administrative fee.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a focused and productive learning environment for all students. Thank you! 📱🚫🏫

EMAIL US AT DAILYES@HOUSTONISD.ORG

OR CALL US AT 281.368.2111