The Booker Bulletin

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August 12 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

August 25 - BOY Testing Window opens

August 28 - Annual Update Completion Deadline

August 31 - Immunizations Due

Sept 1 - Labor Day

Sept 3 - Fall Picture Day - Free Dress Code - Must be school appropriate

Sept 11 - Open House 5-7pm

Sept 13 - Success Walk

Dear Booker Elementary Families,

Thank you for helping us kick off a fabulous first week of school! Your support, cooperation, and commitment made all the difference in ensuring a smooth and successful start. We are truly grateful for the teamwork between our parents, students, and staff.

We are excited about all that this school year holds. With our theme of Striving for Excellence in Culture, Academics, and Results—Every Day, we are confident that our students will continue to thrive and succeed.

As we head into the second week of school, we encourage everyone to keep up the great momentum. Please continue to support your child with consistent routines, communication, and a focus on learning each day. Together, we are building a strong foundation for an amazing year ahead.

Thank you again for your continued support—we are off to a great start, and the best is yet to come!

With appreciation,

Keisha Womack
Principal

The first day of school is exciting for everyone—but it can also be a little hectic. To help make it a smooth and happy transition for all, here are a few helpful tips:

1. Arrive Early – Give yourself extra time for car rider line! All students must enter through the side doors between 7:35 am - 8:00 am.

2. Front Office Visits - Parents needing to visit the front office in the mornings and afternoons - Please enter the building through the main entrance for assistance; preferably without your child. Children who are car riders should be dropped off first in the car rider line, then parents we ask that you park in the front visitor parking spots or the curb that is NOT THE FIRE LANE. Proceed to the entrance with your valid ID or passport and ring the doorbell. You will be required to go through the metal detectors before proceeding to the window for assistance.

3. School Supplies - Pack clear or mesh backpacks only, lunchboxes, and any registration forms, immunizations, or signed forms the night before.

4. Know the Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures – Follow the school’s traffic flow to keep everyone safe and on time. Parents must remain in their cars. No student drop off in the front of the school during morning arrival. This area is only for students with special needs who require personal care assistance.

5. Be Kind and Respectful in your Interactions and dress appropriately - Parents we ask for you to be kind and respectful in your interactions with our staff members, teachers, and administrators. We want to ensure a positive environment for all and ensure the safety and security for all stakeholders. Please refrain from using profanity, disrespectful or threatening language/behaviors when speaking to our staff. When visiting the campus, please dress in appropriate clothing and avoid clothing that is revealing or has nappropriate language or designs.

We have started off strong! Let's keep up the great partnership and ensure we hold the highest standards for each other and our scholars! Together, we can achieve GREAT things!

CAR RIDER PARENTS:

PLEASE ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO REMAIN IN THE CAR UNTIL THE BELL RINGS AND WE START THE CAR RIDER LINE. WE ARE NOT SUPERVISING STUDENTS AT THIS TIME.

WALKER PARENTS:

PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK STREETS, DRIVEWAYS (SCHOOL OR HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY) TURNAROUNDS, ENTRY OR EXITS AT ANY TIME! Precinct 4 has asked us to warn our parents who continue to engage in parking unlawfully, blocking Doubletree Glenn Lane and the residents' driveways who live on that street, that they will be issuing tickets.

PLEASE DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILD OFF ON IMPERIAL VALLEY. Our Spring ISD Police and Precinct 4 will be enforcing traffic laws, during arrival and dismissal.

PLEASE DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILD OFF ACROSS THE STREET AT DEKANEY and have them try to cross the street to get to Booker. There is no crosswalk and this is extremely dangerous.

PLEASE DO NOT WALK ACROSS THE PARKING LOT WITH CHILDREN DURING ARRIVAL. We ask that you use the sidewalks at all times.

PLEASE DO NOT STAND UNDER THE AWNING LEADING TO OUR SIDE ENTRY DOOR. This is the area for students and staff. We ask that you wait along side of the car rider cars until the bell rings and students line up to enter the building. Avoid interacting with students. You can have your child line up with the others, but we ask that you stand on the sidewalk away from the awning.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we begin the school year, our students will be taking Beginning of Year (BOY) assessments from Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29, 2025. These assessments are an important part of our instructional program. They allow teachers to understand each student’s current level of performance, identify strengths, and provide additional support where needed.

Assessments include:

• Circle Assessment (Pre-K): Measures early learning and readiness skills.

• mClass (Grades K–2): Assesses foundational literacy skills (English and Spanish).

• MAP Growth (Grades K–5): Measures student progress in Reading, Math, and Science (5th grade only).

• TIA Assessments (Grades 4–5): Supports teacher effectiveness through student achievement data.

Why are these assessments important?

• They help teachers tailor instruction to meet individual student needs.

• They provide a baseline to measure student growth throughout the year.

• They ensure that our school is meeting state and district requirements.

What parents can do to help:

• Make sure your child is present and on time each day during the testing week.

• Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast on testing days.

• Offer encouragement and remind your child to do their best.

Thank you in advance for partnering with us to support your child’s success. If you have any questions regarding the BOY assessments, please contact Mr. Rodriguez at hrodrigu@springisd.org.

Sincerely,

Booker Testing Team

Ordering K-12 School Photos Online at LifeTouch: https://lifetouch.com/order-pictures/

Use this code for your child's FALL PICTURE SESSION: EVT8F6JTZ

Ordering before Picture Day:

1. Go to My.Lifetouch.com.

2. Enter your Picture Day ID, which is unique to your school. Find it on your Picture Day flyer. You can also find it listed, along with your Picture Day date, on the Picture Day Finder.

Ordering or Paying After Picture Day

1. Find your Portrait ID and Access Code, which is unique to each student, on your proofs or order sheet.

2. Go to My.Lifetouch.com

For up to 9 months after your Picture Day you can use your Portrait ID and Access Code for a first-time order or to reorder additional pictures and photo gifts.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation last week. All scholars got home safely with the help of our staff members, bus drivers, and with your help! The first week is never easy on any of us, but we were committed to student safety and getting all transportation challenges worked out before the end of the week. We thank you for your understanding if we made a mistake last week in any form, shape or fashion, but want to make sure everything has been cleared and taken care of for you and your child.

If you still need assistance, please contact Mrs. Martinez or Ms. Gomez at 281-891-8750. You may also email our school counselor if you need additional assistance from someone from the administrator team, you may reach out to our school counselor, Mrs. Sanchez (nsanch4@springisd.org) or our Language Acquisition Specialist, Ms. Hilts ahilts@springisd.org or call the main line to leave a messge. They will be more than happy to assist!

Car pool option:

For those who are picking up with 4 or more children each day - we want to offer you our Car Pool option. Please reach out to Mrs. Martinez to learn more and see if you qualify for CAR POOL Daycare!

Dismissal started early last week to ensure we

Reminder: Clear or Mesh Backpacks Only
For the 2025–2026 school year, only clear or mesh backpacks are allowed on campus. This safety policy will continue for the new school year. Please make sure your child comes to school with a clear or mesh backpack.

Recordatorio: solo mochilas transparentes o de malla

Para el año escolar 2025-2026, solo se permiten mochilas transparentes o de malla en el campus. Esta política de seguridad continuará para el nuevo año escolar. Asegúrese de que su hijo venga a la escuela con una mochila transparente o de malla.

Pants

• Khaki, navy blue or blue jeans (denim)
• Fitted at the waist • Belted (if pants have loops)
• No oversized or baggy clothing

Jumpers, Skirts, Skorts or Shorts

• Khaki, navy blue or blue jeans (denim)
• Shorts should approach the knee
• Belted (if pants have loops)
• Jumpers should be solid, no appliqués or designs

Shirts/Blouses

• Solid red, white or navy blue, baby blue, or royal blue ONLY
• Long or short sleeves
• With or without collars
• School spirit shirt
• Shirts must be tucked in (unless it has a band like a sweatshirt)

Cold Weather Attire

• Sweatshirts, turtlenecks must be red, white or blue. Jackets can be any
color but must not be worn inside the building.
• No sweatpants, no wind suits

El uniforme consiste de lo siguiente:

Pantalones

• kaki, azul marino o de mezclilla azul
• entallados a la cintura
• cinto
• ropa que no sea demasiado grande u holgada

Jumpers, Faldas, Falda Pantalón o Shorts

• kaki, azul marino o de mezclilla azul
• los shorts deberán ser a la rodilla
• cintos
• Los Jumpers deberán ser de color sólido, sin estampados o dibujos

Camisetas / Blusas

• colores sólidos/lisos rojo, blanco o azul
• manga corta o larga
• con o sin cuello
• camisetas con el emblema de Booker
• las camisas deberán estar fajadas (a menos que tengan una banda como las sudaderas)

Vestuario para el Tiempo de Frio

• sudaderas, camisas de cuello alto (de tortuga) en colores sólidos
rojo, blanco o azul. Las chamarras son permitidas en cualquier color
pero no podran ser usadas adentro de la escuela.
• no se aceptaran pantalones de correr o rompevientos

As we prepare for a successful school year, all families are required to complete the Annual Student Update online. This update ensures we have the most current contact, emergency, and medical information for your child.

Please complete the Annual Update as soon as possible by following these steps:

1. Visit the https://www.springisd.org/page/returning-students-annual-update

2. Log in using your parent portal account.

3. Select Annual Student Update for the 2025–2026 school year.

4. Review and update your child’s information.

5. Submit the form.

If you need assistance with your account or completing the process, please contact our front office at 281-891-8750 or stop by during office hours for support.

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.

Parents or guardians will be required to stand in front of an exterior camera and present valid identification, such as a driver’s license, before they are granted access to the building. This camera is positioned outside, near the main entrance, and no one will be permitted inside until their identity has been verified by the front office staff. To further enhance security, adults are asked to close the door immediately upon entering and ensure no one follows them in and must proceed through the metal detectors. Tardiness not only impacts learning but can also interfere with the seamless implementation of these protocols.

Let’s work together to ensure everyone's safety and that every student is present, on time, and ready to learn each day!

Parents...

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:

FOR ASSISTANCE: CALL (281)891-8750

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
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Twitter: @BookerBengals

• 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!

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