Welcome Back Letter to Families

We just finished our first full week of the 2024-25 school year and I could not be more proud of our Owls! They are ready to learn, see their friends and have a GREAT school year!

This newsletter is full of information to make sure you can communicate and collaborate with us to help your child SOAR!

Two of the best ways-download the Humble ISD app and join our PTO! See more information below on both of those items.

As always, please feel free to email myself at kemsmith@humbleisd.net or our amazing Assistant Principal, Mrs. Lakesha Freshwater at lfreshw@humbleisd.net

Have a great year!

Kerri Smith

Principal, Oaks Elementary

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.

Remember that class STARTS at 8:00am, so please have your child dropped off before then.

To report an absence: CLICK HERE or call 281-641-1819

Please make sure your child is dropped of early enough to grab the FREE breakfast! 7:50 the latest is ideal for them to eat and be on-time to class by 8am!

Find all the information you need about filling out an application or putting money on your child's lunch account here: https://www.humbleisd.net/o/humbleisd/page/cns-free-and-reduced

IMPORTANT!

Households must reapply annually in order to be eligible for free or reduced priced meals. Students who receive free/reduced price meals during the current school year qualify for those benefits the FIRST 30 DAYS of the following year in August. However, once a new application is processed, the eligibility determined by the new application will supersede the previous year's eligibility, even if that is within those first 30 days. Any student who does not have a new application processed by the 30th school day will automatically be changed to full pay.

Download and then look for the toggle switch in the bottom corner to access Rooms.

Click HERE for our counselor, Mrs. Kim Felts' newsletter for the 1st 9 weeks.

Also you can reach out to her at kfelts@humbleisd.net or call at 281-641-1807 if you child or family needs assistance or resources.

Wednesday, August 28: IN PERSON Join the Early Childhood Department at 9 a.m. at Oaks Elementary, 5858 Upper Lake Drive in Atascocita, as they discuss practical potty training tips and positive parenting tools to work through the potty training journey. This presentation will be given by Brandi Jones, PK Teacher and mother of a special needs child.

Register for this in person event: 9 to 10 a.m.