The Booker Bulletin

Nov 21 - Family Feast Day - Come FELLOWSHIP WITH FRIENDS & FAMILIES

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Nov 17 - 21 - Fall Book Fair

Nov 24 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 1 - 5 - MOY Mandated Testing

Dear Booker Families,

💙🐾 Booker Bengals — Every Day Counts! 🐾💙

Dear Booker Families,

We are entering the last week before Thanksgiving Break, and with only 5 school days left until MOY testing, every minute matters. Please help us by ensuring your child is at school on time each day and avoiding early pick-ups unless absolutely necessary. Even one missed hour can add up to a full day of lost learning in a week. Let’s finish this week strong by checking grades, reviewing reading logs, homework, and reviewing our BOY scores! We can't reach our goal if we don't know where we started! So, let's stay focused and prepared. Together, we are helping every Bengal reach their MOY goals and showing that Booker is on the move — Turnaround in Action!

and help get BOOKER BETTER FASTER!

We also want to remind our families about our ANNUAL FAMILY FEAST DAY this Friday! Don't forget to purchase your tickets and get your preprinted ID badges EARLY! Avoid the line, get your tickets ahead of time! We look forward to seeing all of you!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Ms. Keisha Womack
Proud Principal, Booker Elementary School

Dear Booker Parents,

You’re invited to our Family Feast Day on Friday, November 21st! This special event is a chance for families to visit the school and enjoy lunch with their children as we celebrate and give thanks for our wonderful community. If you plan to attend, please complete and return the form below so we can prepare enough food.

● Tickets must be purchased in advance.

● Adult and non-Booker child meals: $6.50 each (exact change only).

● Tickets are available in the front office during school hours through Thursday, November 20th.

● No ticket is needed for Booker students. ● Additionally, we will be selling frozen treats/paletas from El Pibe for $3 each (cash only) during the event and the Scholastic Book Fair will also be open this week and during Family Feast!

You may eat with all your children at one time—just circle the lunch period you’ll attend. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Sincerely, Booker Staff

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.

Local Testing Coordinator

Mr. Eddie Rodriguez

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.

• 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
FWINTER WONDERLAND WILL BE DECEMBER 11th.

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.
You show it.

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

🏠 Family Challenge of the Week

Strong students practice at home, too!

This week, help your child:

📝Review their student goals. Reach out to the teacher to get your child's BOY scores if you've misplaced them and their STAAR scores if they are 4th and 5th graders.)
📚 Read and discuss a book daily and ask them questions!
🧠 Make your child use complete sentences when speaking and writing!
🙏 Share what they're thankful for as we get closer to our Thanksgiving break!

Small routines build big academic wins.

As we move through our 28-day countdown to mid-year testing, I want to take a moment to talk about mindset—specifically, the Mindset of Mastery.

💭 Mastery Over Mediocre

At Booker, “good enough” is no longer good enough. Our scholars deserve a learning experience built on excellence, not excuses.

We are challenging every student to aim higher:

• Not just approaching grade-level expectations, but MEETING and MASTERING THEM!

• Not settling for “almost there,” but pushing for “I got it!”

• Not comparing themselves to others, but striving to beat their own best.

📖 A Mastery Mindset Starts at Home

You can help by reinforcing high expectations every day:

• Read with your child and ask comprehension questions.

• Review math facts daily—addition, subtraction, multiplication.

• Encourage your child to speak in full sentences and explain their thinking.

• Set boundaries around screen time and make time for meaningful conversations.

Ask your child:

“What did you master today?”
“What skill are you still working on?”

These questions help students think critically and stay goal-oriented.

💪 We Can and We Will

Turning around a campus isn’t just about changing numbers—it’s about changing mindsets.
When students, teachers, and families all believe that mastery is possible for every scholar, the results will follow.

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

Please note that if you choose to opt out:

• 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.

To ensure your child can receive full care in the clinic, please complete the consent form at the link below: SB 12 Health Consent Form

If you have any questions before making this decision, please contact our school nurse:
Mrs. Hughes, RN
Phone: 281-891-8757

Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for working with us to keep all Razorbacks safe and healthy.

If you have already completed the form, we thank you for your prompt attention.

• 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

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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