The Booker Bulletin

Happy Mother’s Day

To every mom, grandmother, stepmom, godmother, aunt, guardian, teacher, and mother figure in any way—thank you for all that you do and for the love, guidance, and support you provide each and every day. Your impact on our children, families, and school community is truly appreciated and does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for partnering with us, encouraging our scholars, and helping shape the future of Booker Elementary. We celebrate you and wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day filled with love, joy, and appreciation!

May 10 - HAPPY MOTHER"S DAY

May 11 - 14 - Nurse Appreciation Week

Send notes, letters, draw pictures, or send tokens of appreciation to NURSE HUGHES

May 11 - 13 - Book Fair - Buy one, get one Free

May 12 - Books and Breakfast 7:00 am - 8:00 am

May 15 - Field Day - K-2 - 8:30 am / 3-5 12:00 pm- Please preregister!

8:30 am - 10:30 am - K-2 only

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - 3rd - 5th grade only

Special Education and PreK will

May 24 - Guardado Day - Wear your baseball caps or Buc-ee's Gear!

May 27 - Kindergarten Graduation

May 29 - 5th Grade Graduation

Dear Booker Families, Staff, and Scholars,

As we enter the final days of the school year, I want to thank our entire Booker community for your continued support, commitment, and partnership. With only 13.5 days remaining, our campus remains focused on finishing the year strong academically, behaviorally, and safely while also celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our scholars and staff.

First and foremost, I must once again recognize our incredible teachers and staff for the unwavering dedication, passion, and excellence they bring to Booker every single day. Your commitment to building relationships, engaging scholars in meaningful learning, striving for success, and treating every child with kindness does not go unnoticed. Because of you, our students continue to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Booker is better because of YOU.

📚 Last Week of Testing & EOY Assessments

This week marks our second week of district EOY testing, including make-up testing and remaining End-of-Year (EOY) assessments. These assessments help us measure student growth, determine instructional needs, identify enrichment opportunities, and prepare students for a strong start next school year.

⏰ Attendance, Tardies & Daily Instruction Matter

Even though the school year is winding down, learning continues every single day. We need all scholars present, on time, and engaged through the very last day of school. Every minute counts as we complete assessments, end-of-year projects, celebrations, and transition activities.

📚 Book Fair This Week!

Our Booker Book Fair will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM each day! Families are welcome to come shop with their child during the school day and help encourage a love for reading and learning. We look forward to seeing our Bengals excited about books and building their home libraries. Thank you for supporting literacy at Booker!

🎈 Field Day Is This Friday!

We are excited to celebrate Field Day this Friday and look forward to a fun-filled day for our scholars! Families who plan to attend are strongly encouraged to preregister before Friday in order to receive a preprinted visitor name tag and avoid long check-in lines on the day of the event. Preregistering will help us ensure a smoother, faster, and safer entry process for all guests. See flyer below!

⭐ Finish Strong, Finish with Pride

As we enter the final days of school, we are expecting good behavior, respectful interactions, and a laser-focused finish from all scholars so everyone can safely enjoy our exciting End-of-Year festivities. This week and next, students will have opportunities to participate in several special events, including:

• The Booker Book Fair - Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday only!
• Field Day on Friday
• 5th Grade End-of-Year Celebration Week
• Awards Assemblies
• Kindergarten Graduation
• 5th Grade Graduation

These activities are privileges, and we want every scholar to participate and celebrate their accomplishments. However, please understand that privileges may be revoked at any time by campus administrators for any violation of the Student Code of Conduct, including bullying, fighting, horseplay, disrespectful behavior, inappropriate language, or unsafe actions. We ask all families to remind students daily about demonstrating Booker Best expectations:

• Build positive relationships
• Engage in the learning
• Strive for success
• Treat others with kindness

Together, we must finish strong and finish with pride as we close out another successful school year at Booker Elementary! Striving for Excellence in Culture, Academics, and Results, Every Day!

With gratitude and pride,

Keisha Womack
Proud Principal

Come and grab some breakfast snacks and shop away! The Book Fair will be open for those who want to come in and shop with their child! Grab a quick breakfast snack, too!

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BOOK FAIR HOURS

Open to Parents

Monday, May 11 - Open to Parents

7:30 - 8:30 am and 2:00 -3:30pm

Tuesday, May 12 - Books and Breakfast

7:00 - 8:00 am

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13

7:30 - 8:30 am and 2:00 -3:30pm

All students will have time to shop each day during their PAWS time!

Friday, May 15, 2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We invite you to join us for our school-wide Field Day on Friday, May 15, 2026! We are excited for a fun-filled day of games, activities, and school spirit, and we look forward to celebrating with our students and families.

Field Day Schedule

• Kinder – 2nd Grade: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

• 3rd – 5th Grade: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

To help make the day safe, organized, and enjoyable for everyone, please review the following important information:

Student Reminders

• Students should wear athletic clothing appropriate for school

• Students should wear tennis shoes

• Students should wear sunscreen

• Please send your child with a water bottle and their name on it

• Students participating in water games should bring a change of clothes

• Students participating in water games should bring extra shoes

Visitor & Safety Guidelines

• All parents and visitors must check in through the front office using the Raptor system before entering Field Day activities. Pre-Registration is available to avoid long waits!

• For safety and supervision purposes, only current Booker students will be allowed to participate in Field Day station games.

• If siblings attend with you, they must remain with you at all times and may not participate in or enter activity stations, as space and time are limited.

Food & Concessions

* No outside food will be permitted.

* All students get lunch from the cafeteria & a cold treat for field day

* Concessions will be available for purchase, with prices ranging from $1.00–$5.00.

* Cash only! Please send your child money for the concessions. Make sure their money is in a ziploc bag or wallet.

^ Small bills are better than larger (change is limited)

• Ice cream, chips, candy, pickles, cookies, capri suns, gatorade, water and more!

Photos & Videos

To protect student privacy, recording videos or taking photos of students other than your own child is prohibited.

We are very excited about Field Day and appreciate your support in helping us create a safe and memorable experience for all students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Grade Lunch

KINDER 11:30

1ST 12:00

2ND 12:30

3RD 10:00

4TH 10:30

5TH 11:00

NO OUTSIDE RECESS DURING FIELD DAY

BOOKER ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY

15 de mayo de 2026

Nos gustaría invitarlos para ver a su hijo(a) a participar en nuestro día Fen toda la escuela el 15 de mayo de 2026 a las 8:30 a.m para los grados de Kinder a 2do y 12:00 p.m. de 3ro a 5to grado. Le pedimos que nos ayude con lo siguiente:

Por favor, viste su hijo/a con ropa deportiva que sea apropiada para la escuela, tenis, protector solar y traiga una botella de agua. Habrá también concesiones/comida a la venta con precios entre $1.00 y $5.00. ¡Estamos muy entusiasmados con el día y esperamos que vengas a disfrutarlo con tu hijo/a!

• ¡Solo efectivo! Por favor envíe dinero a su hijo(a) para las concesiones. Asegúrese de que el dinero esté en una bolsa Ziploc o en una cartera.
  ^ Los billetes pequeños son mejores que los grandes (el cambio es limitado).

¡Habrá helados, papitas, dulces, pepinillos, galletas, Capri Suns, Gatorade, agua y mucho más!

Fotos y Videos

Para proteger la privacidad de los estudiantes, está prohibido grabar videos o tomar fotos de estudiantes que no sean su propio hijo(a).

¡Estamos muy emocionados por el Día de Campo y agradecemos su apoyo para ayudarnos a crear una experiencia segura y memorable para todos los estudiantes. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Grade Lunch

KINDER 11:30

1ST 12:00

2ND 12:30

3RD 10:00

4TH 10:30

5TH 11:00

NO HAY TIEMPO DE RECREO AFUERA DURANTE FIELD DAY

• This month, we celebrate the stories, traditions, and impact of our Asian American and Pacific Islander students, families, and staff. Your heritage is part of what makes Spring ISD a place where every story matters. #AAPIHeritageMonth

• Este mes celebramos las historias, tradiciones y el impacto de nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal asiático-americanos e isleños del Pacífico. Su herencia es parte de lo que hace de Spring ISD un lugar donde cada historia importa.

EVERY FRIDAY

WEAR ANY OF THE COLORS OR FLORAL PRINTS, AAPI ATTIRE ON FRIDAYS

WEAR RED - symbolizes good luck, prosperity, happiness and vitality in Chinese, Korean, & Vietnamese Traditions

Wear GOLD/YELLOW - represents wealth, abundance, good fortune and resilience!

Wear DEEP BLUE - reflects the ocean and sky representing peace and the connection to nature for the Pacific Islander cultures

Wear GREEN - Symbolizes growth, renewal, harmony and the natural landscape!

Wear PURPLE - represents dignity, spirituality, and creativity!

Wear ORANGE - represents energy, warmth and enthusiasm

Wear PINK - associated with cherry blossom in the Japenese culture symbolizing renewal the beauty of life!

FLORAL PRINTS

• Big learning starts early in Spring ISD!

• Pre-K applications for the 2026–27 school year open April 1, and we’re excited to welcome our newest learners. Give your child a strong start—apply early and secure your spot! Learn more and apply: https://choosespring.org/prek/

• ¡El aprendizaje comienza desde temprano en Spring ISD!

• Las solicitudes para Pre-K del año escolar 2026–27 abren el 1 de abril, y estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos estudiantes. Bríndale a tu hijo un gran comienzo—¡aplica temprano y asegura tu lugar! Más información y solicitud: https://choosespring.org/prek/

• Happy School Bus Appreciation Day, Spring ISD! From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, our Spring ISD bus drivers are the first and last smile our students see each day. Thank you for your commitment, care, and for keeping our students safe every mile of the way.

• ¡Feliz Día de Agradecimiento a los Conductores de Autobús Escolar, Spring ISD! Desde las primeras horas de la mañana hasta la entrega por la tarde, nuestros conductores de autobús son la primera y la última sonrisa que nuestros estudiantes ven cada día. Gracias por su compromiso, dedicación y por mantener a nuestros estudiantes seguros en cada recorrido.

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,

Please take time to encourage your child and remind them why it is so important not to rush, but instead to do their very best on every test. District and state assessments matter because they help schools make important decisions about the support and opportunities students may need. A child’s performance can help determine whether additional academic support, intervention, summer learning, or enrichment and advanced opportunities may be recommended for the upcoming school year.

Assessments such as STAAR and TELPAS provide valuable information about your child’s academic progress and language development. These results help schools identify strengths, address learning gaps, and plan the right instructional supports to help each child grow. They can also help guide future academic pathways and readiness for more advanced coursework and opportunities.

State assessments and screeners serve as important indicators of student progress and college, career, and military readiness over time. They give schools and families a snapshot of how students are performing and where additional support may be needed to ensure long-term success. That is why we ask every student to slow down, stay focused, and give their best effort on every assessment.

So we need your help more than ever now! For the next fews weeks, we will need you to support and encourage your scholars to:

• Do their BOOKER BEST ON EVERY TEST

• BE HERE ON TESTING DAYS

• BE ON TIME ON TESTING DAYS

• BE READY & LASER FOCUSED!

• BE KIND AND RESPECTFUL TO THEIR PEERS & STAFF

• BE WILLING TO WORK & LEARN

• BE AN ACTIVE LISTENER

• BE THEIR BEST SELF

• BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THEIR OWN ACADEMIC SUCCESS

• BE A PROUD BENGAL!

• BE THE ONE THAT MAKES SOMEONE DAY!

STAAR IS HERE! IT STARTS THIS WEEK! LET'S KEEP THE MOMENTUM DONE!

Our 2027-2028 Feeder Pattern Options Survey (http://www.springisd.org/FeederPatternSurvey) is now available, and we need your support in helping us spread the word. Please share the survey with your campus staff, students and families and encourage them to participate.

Survey Link: http://www.springisd.org/FeederPatternSurvey. The survey will remain open through May 1 at 5:00 p.m. Thank you for your partnership in helping ensure our community’s voices are heard.

• Spring ISD families, staff and community members — we want your feedback. Two Feeder Pattern options have been developed for the 2027–28 school year, and the district is seeking community input before presenting a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Please review the two options and share your preferred feeder pattern by completing the survey.

Deadline: May 1 at 5 p.m.
Take the survey at http://www.springisd.org/FeederPatternSurvey

Your feedback will help guide the decision that will shape feeder patterns beginning in the 2027–28 school year.

• Familias, empleados y miembros de la comunidad de Spring ISD: queremos conocer su opinión. Se han desarrollado dos opciones de patrones de alimentación escolar para el ciclo escolar 2027–28, y el distrito está solicitando la opinión de la comunidad antes de presentar una recomendación a la Mesa Directiva. Le invitamos a revisar las dos opciones y compartir cuál prefiere completando la encuesta.

Fecha límite: 1 de mayo a las 5 p.m.
Participe en la encuesta en http://www.springisd.org/FeederPatternSurvey

Sus comentarios ayudarán a orientar la decisión que definirá los patrones de alimentación escolar a partir del ciclo escolar 2027–28.

• 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

REMINDER:(HIGH SCHOOL ONLY)

The Houston Hispanic Architects and Engineers (HHAE) Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for its 2026 Academic Scholarship Program! Graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue degrees in architecture, engineering, or surveying are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted online by March 31, 2026, at hhae.org/scholarships/. Award notifications will be sent by May 29, 2026, with recipients recognized during an award ceremony in July 2026.

Additionally, HHAE has launched a new resume bank initiative for current scholarship recipients, designed to connect students with internship opportunities through partner firms that support the organization.

Please share this opportunity with students, families, and community members who may be interested. For questions or additional information, contact Luis Dinarte, Scholarship Committee Chair, at luis.dinarte@wsbeng.com or 281-895-2247.

SPA- Programa de Becas Académicas 2026 de Houston Hispanic Architects and Engineers (HHAE) (SOLO PARA ESTUDIANTES DE ÚLTIMO AÑO DE SECUNDARIA)

El Comité de Becas de Houston Hispanic Architects and Engineers (HHAE) ahora está aceptando solicitudes para su Programa de Becas Académicas 2026. Se anima a los estudiantes que se graduarán de preparatoria y planean obtener un título en arquitectura, ingeniería o topografía a presentar sus solicitudes.

Las solicitudes deben enviarse en línea antes del 31 de marzo de 2026 en hhae.org/scholarships/. Las notificaciones de los premios se enviarán antes del 29 de mayo de 2026, y los beneficiarios serán reconocidos durante una ceremonia de premiación en julio de 2026.

Además, HHAE ha lanzado una nueva iniciativa de banco de currículos para los actuales beneficiarios de becas, diseñada para conectar a los estudiantes con oportunidades de prácticas profesionales (internships) a través de firmas asociadas que apoyan a la organización.

Por favor, comparta esta oportunidad con estudiantes, familias y miembros de la comunidad que puedan estar interesados. Para preguntas o información adicional, comuníquese con Luis Dinarte, Presidente del Comité de Becas, al correo electrónico luis.dinarte@wsbeng.com o al 281-895-2247.

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