Spillane Middle 26-27 (6)

Dear Spillane Parents and Guardians,

Thank you so much for helping us make attendance a priority for our Spartans! We are currently at an incredible 97.5% overall attendance rate, and that is something we should all be proud of. Attendance is one of the biggest factors connected to student success, and as my dad used to say, “You can’t learn what you’re not here to learn.” Thank you for making sure our students are here, ready to learn, and making the most of every school day. We appreciate you!

It has also been a fun week at Spillane as we celebrated kindness in a variety of ways, including honoring the legendary Dolly Parton today. We hope our Spartans were reminded that a little kindness can go a long way. One of Dolly’s most fitting reminders is, “If you see someone without a smile, give them yours.” What a great message for all of us!

Warmly,

Jamie Brotemarkle
Principal

Vision and Hearing Testing for all 7th Graders is Wednesday, October 7th during Texas History classes. A smaller amount of testing will take place on Thursday, October 8th. We need certified vision and certified hearing testers and volunteers to help monitor students. If you are able to help with both shifts of the day- that would be great!

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

• Vision, Hearing and Acanthosis (AN) screenings for ALL 7th grade students
• Scoliosis screening for 7th grade girls only

Thursday, October 8, 2026

• Scoliosis screening for ALL 7th grade boys
• Screenings for those absent on October 7th

If you have questions, please reach out to our campus Nurse Amy Strickhouser, RN at amy.strickhouser@cfisd.net or call 281-213-1242.

Each year, Spillane students and staff come together for our Pink Out games to show support for those who have been affected by breast cancer. Wearing pink is a way for our Spartan community to honor survivors, remember those we have lost, and show encouragement to individuals and families currently facing this disease.

We hope everyone will join us in wearing pink and showing their Spartan spirit!

🏈 Football Pink Out Game: Tuesday, October 6
🏐 Volleyball Pink Out Game: Thursday, October 8

The clinic would like to share the CFISD Medication Policy:

• All medication must be brought to the clinic by a parent/guardian.

• Students will not be allowed to carry medications except for emergency medications such as insulin, inhalers or epi-pens (which do require written permission from prescribing physicians to self-carry).

• Medication will be administered once the clinic has received a written request to administer medication from the parent and health care provider with prescriptive authority.

• Non-prescription medication shall be in the original, unopened container that is clearly labeled and not expired. Medication will not be administered in doses higher than the label recommends for the age.

• Prescription medication must be supplied in the original container/prescription bottle with prescription label properly attached.

• For the safety and protection of all students, medication will not be sent home with students. All medication must be retrieved from the clinic by a parent/guardian or his/her designee by the last calendar day of the school year or the medication will be destroyed.

Additional information can be found on the CFISD website at:

https://www.cfisd.net/parents-students01/health-services/health-resources/medications

We would genuinely appreciate it if all parents and guardians of our car riders would take a few minutes to watch our car rider tips and tricks. Please remind any student walking across the street to use the intersection where Officer Pacheco is located. Parents and students cannot walk through our parking lot during arrival and dismissal times for student safety.

Thank you for understanding that we ask cars to pull up in order to unload (morning) and load (afternoon) approximately ten cars at one time. When one car fails to follow directions, it stops the flow and prevents loading a full set of cars at one time. Please do not hesitate to reach out if this does not make sense.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The 2026–2027 school year is off to a great start! Our Spartans are settling into routines, adjusting to new grade levels, and building connections with staff.

All students attended the required Code of Conduct presentations led by our Assistant Principals. To ensure every student understands our expectations for a successful school year, a copy of the presentation is attached to review with your Spartan. The full CFISD Code of Conduct is available on the CFISD website.

Now that students have had time to acclimate and are aware of campus expectations, we are enforcing key campus policies, including:

• Tardies (Arriving to school after 7:45 AM will only be excused with a doctor note.)
• Student ID badge requirements and fees (Charges for missing/lost badges.)
• Dress code*

* Students will be expected to adhere to the dress code, and those out of compliance will be asked to change.

Additionally, we’re excited to invite you to our Annual Open House on Thursday, September 3rd. Please save the date—more details will be shared in the Spillane newsletter.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to an amazing year ahead!

CFISD’s Deaf Ed. Program is offering in-person Sign Language Classes. These classes are designed to provide participants with entry-level/beginner sign language skills and knowledge, as well as an introduction to the Deaf community.

The classes are:

• Held in person at the Berry Center
• Free and open to the public
• PD credit available for CFISD employees
• Offered as six-week classes in both the Fall and Spring
• Designed for beginner-level learners

El programa de Educación para Sordos de CFISD ofrece clases presenciales de lenguaje de señas. Estas clases están diseñadas para brindar a los participantes habilidades y conocimientos básicos de lenguaje de señas, así como una introducción a la comunidad sorda.

Las clases:

• Se llevan a cabo presencialmente en el Berry Center
• Son gratuitas y abiertas al público
• Ofrecen crédito de desarrollo profesional (PD) para empleados de CFISD
• Se ofrecen en clases de seis semanas, tanto en otoño como en primavera
• Están diseñadas para personas que están comenzando a aprender lenguaje de señas

The 2026-2027 Free and Reduced Lunch Application is now available on Schoolcafe.com. All applications prior to July 13, 2026, will no longer be valid after the first 30 school days (September 23rd). Applications need to be filled out each school year, and we encourage you to fill out this year’s application now. The application can be filled out electronically at schoolcafe.com (users will need to sign into an existing School Cafe account or create a new one).

Please call 281-897-4550 or email freeandreduced@cfisd.net if you have any questions or need assistance with the application process.

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Please see the grade-level school supply lists using the link below to ensure your Spartan is ready for a successful start to the school year.

Thank you for helping us prepare for another great year at Spillane Middle School!

Under Texas state law (House Bill 1481), Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (CFISD) requires all personal communication devices to be turned off and stored away in a personal bag or backpack at all times during the school day.

Per CFISD’s Student Code of Conduct, students are not permitted to use any personal communication devices on school property during the school day. The school day is from when a student enters the building until dismissal. This policy remains in effect throughout the entire school day, including during designated breaks, passing periods, and meals.

Simply setting a device to silent or vibrate mode, or using it for texting, does not meet the requirement of being “turned off” and is strictly prohibited. Devices found in violation of the state law will be confiscated. All confiscated devices will have to be picked up by a parent or guardian and will not be released to the student. There are no warnings. Failure to relinquish the personal communication device to school personnel when asked to do so will result in additional disciplinary action.

Please review the law and FAQ below with your student(s) prior to the start of the school year.

In accordance with state law, students must be in attendance for at least 90% of the days a class is offered in order to receive credit or a final grade. This requirement applies regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

*Exception: Students with a documented severe or life-threatening illness may qualify for an exemption through the Attendance Committee review process.

If you have any questions regarding your child’s attendance or how it may impact credit, please reach out to our attendance office.

SPILLANE SPARTANS

Email: spillane@cfisd.net

Website: Home - Spillane Middle School (cfisd.net)

Location: 13403 Woods Spillane Blvd. Cypress, TX 77433, USA
Phone: 281-213-1645