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We are excited to start the new school year with all our Holbrook Cougars! Our school year officially begins on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Please read the information thoroughly as it will provide you with answers to questions you may have as we anticipate the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Meet the Teacher: We invite you to attend our Meet the Teacher event on Friday, August 7, 2026 between 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Students will be able to meet their teacher. Parents will have an opportunity to complete important information and visit information stations in the cafeteria.

School Hours: School hours are 8:45 am to 4:05 pm. Students can enter the building at 8:20 am. Dismissal may run slower the first week of school. Bus transportation is available for students and is often much faster than the car rider line.

Breakfast: We will have grab and go breakfast this year. All students at Holbrook receive free breakfast and lunch. Please encourage your student to go through the serving line as soon as they arrive at school.

Lunch/Campus Visitors: Our designated lunch visitor days will be Thursday and Friday beginning on Thursday, September 24, 2026. We have the stage designated for lunch visitors.

Early Pick Up: If you need to pick up your student during the school day, please send a note with your student that includes the student’s first and last name, teacher name and grade level, ID number (if known), time of pickup, and guardian/parent arriving. Students will only be released to parents/guardians or emergency contacts (as identified in eSchool). Proper identification is required.

Item Drop-Off Procedures: Parents may drop off necessary items for school such as glasses. However, we will not be able to accept lunch or water bottle drop-offs.

School Supplies: The list of school supplies can be found on the Holbrook Website. ( https://holbrook.cfisd.net/) and included in this newsletter.

Transportation Changes: All end of day transportation changes must be received in writing prior to 3:15 pm.

Car Rider: Our car rider line entrance is off of Pine Bark Dr at the back of the park. Please line up in a single file line and wait to be released in the mornings. We will have 2 lanes for car rider dismissal in the afternoons. Students arriving inside the building after 8:45 am will need to be signed in by an adult inside the front office. Our end of day car rider dismissal ends at 4:30 pm. Please be sure to be in the car rider line prior to 4:30 pm.

We look forward to a great 2026-2027 school year as we continue to partner with you to ensure the best experience for our students. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call us at (713) 460-6165.

Becky Mendez

AUGUST

August 7th

• Meet the Teacher (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

August 12th

• First Day of School

SEPTEMBER

September 1st

• VIPS Meeting: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

September 9th

• PK - 2nd Grade Curriculum Night: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

September 10th

• 3rd - 5th Grade Curriculum NIght & Garden Showcase: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Please note: All dates are subject to change

Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to welcome our students and families to Meet the Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

Click the link below to access the lists, or view the photos below for each grade level.

*School Supply List 2026-2027*

• New to Holbrook? Please make sure your child's enrollment has been completed with our registrar before sending them to school.

• For All Students: Please make sure your student wears a name tag or has their name clearly labeled on their clothing or belongings during the first few days of school. This helps our staff quickly identify and assist students as everyone settles into the new school year.

Join us for one our VIPS Parent Meetings to learn how you can get involved in our school!

Lunch Visitors begins Thursday, September 24th

• If someone other than a parent or guardian plans to join your child for lunch, you must send a handwritten note in advance giving your permission.
• Please note that we are unable to drop-off lunch kits and fast food. The good news is that all students have access to a free meal in the cafeteria!
• We ask that you stay on the stage while eating lunch.

If your family moved over the summer or your lease expired, please remember to submit updated proof of residency documents to our registrar, Mrs. Espinoza, as soon as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Failure to have current, up to date residential documents will result in the withdrawal of your student.

Registration for new students for the 2026–2027 school year is open! All new student registration must be completed online through the CFISD website. Please use the link below to begin the registration process and ensure all required documents are submitted. We look forward to welcoming our new students and families to campus!

New Student Registration: 2026-2027 School Year

For registration assistance or questions, please contact Student Services at (281) 517-6342.

The following documents are required when registering students for school in CFISD:

• a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics¹ (see details below).
• a current immunization record.
• a government-issued, photo ID for the child’s parent or legal guardian.
• proof of residency²(see details below).
• a social security card for each child, if available.
• a report card or transcript from the child’s last school.

*Birth Certificate: Please visit the City of Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics to obtain a birth certificate if the student was born in Harris County.

*Proof of Residency: At the time of registration, parents/guardians will be asked to provide proof of residency dated within the last 30 days. Documents should reflect the parent/legal guardian’s name and street address.

*Proof of Residency documents should include:

1. Current lease, HCAD, mortgage statement, or closing documents.

2. Current gas, water, or light bill.

If you are living with someone else, you will be required to submit a verification of address affidavit and the following documents:

The homeowner/renter must provide a copy of their government-issued, photo ID along with one item from Line A and one item from Line B:

• Line A. Verification in the form of your current lease, HCAD, mortgage statement, or closing documents.
• Line B. Verification in the form of your current gas, water, or light bill.

English - Verification of Address Affidavit

Spanish - Verification of Address Affidavit

If the student is residing with someone other than the parent listed on the birth certificate or a legal guardian (with judge appointed custody), the following must be submitted prior to enrollment (along with the other admissions requirements listed above):

• Authorization Agreement for Nonparent / Acuerdo de autorización para el supervisor adulto
• Proof of residency for parent and supervisory adult.
• Picture I.D. for parent and supervisory adult.

Texas Compulsory Attendance Law

A student between the ages of 6 and 19 must attend school and district-required tutorial sessions unless the student is otherwise exempted or excused. Also, a student enrolled in a public school prekindergarten or kindergarten program must attend school.

Failure to Comply with Compulsory Attendance

The district must investigate and report violations of the state compulsory attendance law. State truancy prevention measures will be implemented to monitor school attendance requirements. A court of law may also impose penalties against both the student and his or her parents if a school aged student is deliberately not attending school. A complaint against the parent may be filed in court if the student is absent from school for ten or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year. If a student fails to attend school without excuse as specified by Texas Education Code 25.095(a), a school district may file a complaint against the student’s parent in a county, justice, or municipal court for an offense under Section 25.093 if the school district provides evidence of the parent’s criminal negligence. If a student age 12 through 18 violates the compulsory attendance law, the student will be referred to truancy court for truant conduct under Section 65.003(a), Family Code. (HB-7)

Excused Absences

A person required to attend school may be excused for temporary absence resulting from any cause acceptable to the principal. Students are required to provide a note from a parent or guardian for each absence within three (3) days from the date of the absence or consecutive absences. This note may be mailed or delivered in person by the parent or guardian. This note is to include student’s name and grade, reason for absence, telephone number of parent or guardian, and signature of parent or guardian. If the student does not provide a note for being absent, the absence will be counted as unexcused. (HB-9)

*Please reference the CFISD Student Handbook Enrollment and Attendance Information section for additional details on the District’s attendance procedures and compulsory attendance supports.

Information in the Student Handbook is subject to change without notice. Parents/guardians can contact a school administrator, counselor or visit the CFISD website (www.cfisd.net) for updated information or links to school district policies and procedures. Parents/guardians are also welcomed to contact the Office of Student Services/admissions at 281.517.6342 with questions regarding attendance.

Our car rider line begins at 8:20 am and ends at 8:45 am. Car riders who arrive AFTER 8:45 am, must check their student in at the front office. We kindly ask that you accompany your child to the front office when signing them in.

All students are required to have both a lunch badge and a ZPass bus badge every day.

🚍 Students will not be allowed to ride the bus without a ZPass.
💳 If a badge is lost, a replacement fee of $5 will apply. Purchase can be made online through SchoolCash. No cash will be accepted.

Show your Holbrook spirit by purchasing your spirit t-shirt online at: https://cypress-fairbanksisd.schoolcashonline.com

No Returns or Exchanges

Home Access Center allows parents and students to view student registration, scheduling, attendance, classwork assignments and grade information. Please visit https://www.cfisd.net/academics/resources/home-access-center-hac. If you have any questions, please call the Customer Care Center at 281-897-4357.

Student Code of Conduct & Student Handbook

School Hours: 8:45am-4:05pm

Location: 6402 Langfield Rd, Houston, TX 77092

Phone: (713)460-6165

Email: holbrook@cfisd.net

Website: https://holbrook.cfisd.net/