The Booker Bulletin

Feb 23 - PAJAMA DAY - Roll out of bed your way ... But please come to school!

Wear PJs or Black History Attire - all week (Red, Yellow, Green or African Prints)

Feb 24 - TELPAS 4th 5th Grade Reading and Writing

Feb 25 - TELPAS 2nd & 3rd Grade Reading and Writing

Febr 26 - TELPAS Reading and Math Make Ups

Feb 27 - TELPAS Reading and Math Make Ups

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Feb 16 - Mar 27 - TELPAS testing window

March 3 - TELPAS Listening and Speaking 4th and 5th

March 7 - Saturday School

March 28 - Saturday School

March 4 - TELPAS Listeing and S[eaking 2nd and 3rd

March 6 - GT EXPO 8:30 - 10:00 AM (for Parents)

March 13 - Black History Gallery Presentation

March 16 - 20 - Spring Break

March 26 - District GT Expo

Mar 23- April 17 - STAAR ALT testing window

April 3 - Good Friday - Student Holiday

April 10 - Saturday Super Success Day

April 13 - 24 - STAAR Testing window

Dear Booker Families, Staff, and Scholars,

Welcome back, Booker Bengals! I hope you enjoyed a restful Mid-Winter Break. Now it’s GAME TIME again—and we are ready to ROCK every assessment in front of us!

This week marks the opening of the TELPAS Testing Window, and our scholars are prepared to show just how much they have grown.

📘 TELPAS Testing Begins This Week!

Beginning this week, we will administer:

✔ Reading & Writing – This Week
✔ Listening & Speaking – Next Week

All Emergent Bilingual (EB) students, including:

• ESL students

• Bilingual students

• Parent Denial students

will participate in TELPAS.

TELPAS measures students’ progress in learning English across four domains: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. This assessment is extremely important—not only for individual student growth—but also for our overall campus accountability.

Booker has shown resilience.
Booker has shown steady progress.
And now Booker is ready to show RESULTS. WE GOT THIS! 💙🖤

⏳ The Countdown Is ON!

📚 32 Days Until STAAR
🎓 42 Days Until the End-of-Year (EOY) Testing Window for PreK–5

This is the final stretch of the school year.

Every instructional minute matters.
Every day of attendance matters.
Every intervention session matters.

Over the next 32–42 days, our focus will remain strong on:

• Reteaching priority TEKS

• Small group instruction

• Targeted intervention

• Academic language development

• Writing across all content areas

• Student discourse and productive struggle

We are accelerating instruction.
We are maximizing time.
We are pushing for growth in every classroom, every day.

📅 What Families Can Do

Your partnership is critical during this final stretch. Please help us by ensuring:

✅ 100% attendance
✅ On-time arrival
✅ Students are well-rested
✅ Strong effort on all assignments
✅ Continued participation in tutorials & Saturday School

The momentum we have built through Intervention Days, tutorials, and data-driven small groups is preparing our scholars for success across all assessments.

Now we finish strong.

We are not slowing down.
We are pressing forward.
We are Getting Booker Better—Faster.

Thank you for your continued belief, partnership, and commitment to excellence. Together, we will ROCK TELPAS, STAAR, and EOY testing.

With Bengal Pride,
Principal Womack
Booker Elementary School 💙🖤

• 219 students attended our FIRST EVER INTERVENTION ADVENTURE DAYS!
• 364 Parents attended our ANNUAL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE DAY

SCHEDULE A PARENT CONFERENCE IF YOU DIDN'T GET TO MAKE IT LAST WEEK:

It is never too late to schedule a parent conferences! We know we have many parents that we have not met with! Please reach out to your child's teacher and get the latest updates on your child's progress and performance! NO surprises at the end of the year! We still have a lot of work to do and need your help!

• This February, Spring ISD proudly celebrates Black History Month by honoring the diversity that makes our district special — from students and teachers to principals and essential staff — all working together to build a community rooted in learning, growth, and belonging.

The 2026 theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” marks 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week in 1926. It highlights the evolution of Black history celebrations, their impact on society, and our ongoing commitment to ensuring an accurate and inclusive history for all.

• Este febrero, Spring ISD celebra con orgullo el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana, honrando la diversidad que hace especial a nuestro distrito — desde estudiantes y maestros hasta directores y personal esencial — todos trabajando juntos para construir una comunidad basada en el aprendizaje, el crecimiento y el sentido de pertenencia.

El tema de 2026, “Un siglo de conmemoraciones de la Historia Afroamericana”, marca 100 años desde que el Dr. Carter G. Woodson impulsó la Semana de la Historia del Afroamericano en 1926. Este tema destaca la evolución de las celebraciones de la historia afroamericana, su impacto en la sociedad y nuestro compromiso continuo de garantizar una historia precisa e inclusiva para todos.

Let's Celebrate CTE Month

• February is CTE Month, a time to celebrate all the programs offered at Spring ISD. Career and Technical Education provides pathways that help our students develop skills and pursue careers beyond High School. Through instruction, innovation, and industry partnerships, Spring ISD opens doors to opportunities

• Febrero es el Mes de CTE, un momento para celebrar todos los programas que ofrece Spring ISD.

La Educación Profesional y Técnica brinda trayectorias que ayudan a nuestros estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades y a prepararse para carreras más allá de la secundaria.

A través de la instrucción, la innovación y alianzas con la industria, Spring ISD abre puertas a nuevas oportunidades.

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

Who Takes What (STAAR)

• Grades 3-8: All students take STAAR in Math, Reading, 5th Grade Science, and 8th Grade Social Studies, depending on the grade.
• Grades 3-8 Special Education: All students in CASE take STAAR ALT Math, Reading and 5th only take Science.
• High School (EOCs): Students take assessments for specific courses (Algebra I, English I/II, Biology, U.S. History) as they complete them.
• Special Populations: Decisions for students with 504 or Special Ed needs are made by their ARD/504 committees; Emergent Bilingual (EB) students by their LPAC.

General Testing Windows (Examples from 2025-2026 Calendar)

• December: STAAR EOC (End-of-Course).
• April: STAAR Grades 3-8 (Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies).
• June: STAAR EOC Make-up.

Key Calendar Resources

• Official Calendar: Find detailed dates, including make-up windows and reporting deadlines, on the TEA Student Assessment Testing Calendar page.
• Important Dates Page: Texas Assessment website calendar.

Important Notes

• District Scheduling: Districts set the specific days within the TEA-provided windows.
• Optional Tests: STAAR Interims (for practice) and the Through-Year Assessment Pilot (TTAP) are optional for districts. STAAR Field Tests to collect data to improve future assessments.

Booker Families, Staff, and Scholars,

As we move deeper into a critical phase of learning, I want to take a moment to celebrate our progress while clearly outlining what is ahead—and how essential your partnership is during this time. Right now, if Booker were to take STAAR, our performance places us at a “C” rating. That is growth worth celebrating, and we are incredibly proud of our scholars and staff for the strong work demonstrated last semester. But, every instructional day matters, and momentum is key as we push forward together.

Families, please take time to ask your child:

• Did you meet your MOY goal?

• What are you doing right now to meet your STAAR and EOY goals in Reading, Math, and Science?

The countdown continues:

• 51 days until STAAR

• 19 school days until TELPAS for our ESL and Bilingual scholars

We are excited to share that tutorials officially begin this week, providing targeted support and enrichment for our scholars. In addition, we encourage families of our 3rd–5th grade scholars to join us for Curriculum Night THIS WEEK. This is an important opportunity to learn more about grade-level expectations, STAAR readiness, and how you can support your child at home.

Please also mark your calendars for the following upcoming dates:

• January 23rd - Curriculum Night

• February 17–18: Campus Intervention Days

• February 19: Parent Conferences

These opportunities are designed to ensure no scholar falls through the cracks. Do not wait to see where your child is academically. Partner with us now. Please confirm your parent conference appointment as soon as possible so we can work together to support your child’s success.

While tutorials were delayed earlier this semester, our confidence and focus have not changed. Our instructional plans, targeted interventions, and daily execution remain strong. Booker is geared up, focused, and ready to deliver results.

This work is about more than testing—it is about growth, consistency, and changing outcomes for students. Through intentional instruction, strategic support, and shared accountability, we remain committed to moving Booker from a Forced F to a C or better. And while a C reflects progress, we all know the goal—a “B” is for Booker.

Thank you to our teachers for your relentless commitment, to our scholars for rising to the challenge, and to our families for standing shoulder to shoulder with us in this journey. Together, we will continue to Get Booker Better Faster.

• 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

Ready to give some flowers to your amazing staff? Teams, parents and students,

Nominate outstanding employees for the Board of Trustees Employee Excellence Award, which recognizes those who go above and beyond for students and our Spring ISD community. To nominate, click here

NEW: Free Adult Computer Classes

• Ready to build your computer skills?

• Spring ISD is offering Free adult computer classes for our families and community. Scan the QR code to register.

Jan. 26 – March 11

Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:45–7:15 p.m.

• ¿Listo para mejorar tus habilidades en computación? Spring ISD ofrece clases gratuitas de computación para adultos para nuestras familias y la comunidad. Escanea el código QR para registrarte.

Del 26 de enero al 11 de marzo
Lunes y miércoles | 5:45–7:15 p.m.

NEW: Free Adult Spanish Classes

• Learn Spanish. Build confidence. Connect. Attention families!
  Spring ISD is proud to offer free adult Spanish classes designed to strengthen language skills and support lifelong learning.

Classes are held at the Spring ISD Community Engagement Center ad run for seven weeks.

Jan. 27 – March 12, 2026 Scan the QR code to register today!

NEW: Free English Adult Classes (Clases de inglés gratis para adultos)

• Clases gratuitas de inglés para adultos ¡Atención, familias!
  Spring ISD ofrece clases gratuitas de inglés para adultos interesadas en mejorar sus habilidades de lenguaje y comunicación. Las clases se impartirán en el Centro Comunitario de Spring ISD durante siete semanas.
  Regístrese escaneando el código QR.

• 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