Jaguar Journal
Week of September 28th
Mark Your Calendar With These Important Dates:
September 21st and ONGOING: Big Kahuna School-wide Fundraiser
September 21-October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
September 28: Open House./Title I Presentation
September 29: GAP Camp (afterschool tutoring)
September 30: PTO Happy Birthday Jenkins - Back to School Dance
October 1: Clubs (chess, breakdance, Jaguar Jewels, Odyssey of the Mind)
October 1: Chick-Fil-A Day (during lunch, don't forget to pre-order)
October 2: Custodian Appreciation Day!
October 3: Saturday Academic Camp (2nd-5th)
October 6: Childrens' Show Field Trip (1st, 2nd and specially selected students)
October 7: Hispanic Heritage Program (4th and 5th grade performers and families)
October 9: Report Card Day!
October 10: Saturday Academic Camp (2nd-5th)
October 12-16: Fall Holiday (No School)
October 26: PreK Field Trip to Old McDonald's Farm
November 3: Election Day! (Jenkins is a site, enter through gym)
November 18: Kinder Field Trip to 7 Acre Woods
Good afternoon, Jaguar family!
We have a full week ahead at Jenkins Elementary School!
- Monday, September 28: Open House, 5–7 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 30: Jenkins is turning 50 years old! Join us for our birthday celebration from 5–7 p.m.
- Thursday, October 1: Our first Chick-fil-A Lunch Bunch. We will send preorder information soon so families can order lunch for their students. Meals will be delivered during students’ lunch periods.
We are also continuing our Hispanic Heritage Month dress-up days:
Day Dress-up theme
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Wear green, red, and white
Wednesday: Wear your favorite hat or sombrero
Thursday: Astros Day—wear your Astros gear
Friday: Lotería Day—dress as your favorite Lotería card character
October is Principal Appreciation Month. I want to thank our incredible staff and community for the kindness and support you show me throughout the year. I am not a big gift person; what means the most to me is the opportunity to give back, serve others, and see our students thrive. I am honored to lead the work at Jenkins Elementary alongside this Jaguar family.
Thank you, families and staff, for your flexibility during last week’s staffing changes. District reassignments required us to move some teachers and adjust classes so that every student has a teacher and class sizes are balanced. We know these changes can be difficult for students, and we will continue to support them. We remain focused on student success and our goal of “A by May.”
Field trip reminders: Second-grade SPED families, please return the permission form for the children’s show. Fifth-grade families, please return the permission slip for the upcoming Houston Symphony trip. If you plan to chaperone, please complete the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) clearance process.
Let’s have a great week, Jaguars!
Dr. Shamethia K. Dillard
Principal, Jenkins Elementary School
DESDE EL ESCRITORIO DE LA DIRECTORA
¡Buenas tardes, familia Jaguar!
¡Tenemos una semana llena de actividades en la Escuela Primaria Jenkins!
- Lunes 28 de septiembre: Noche de puertas abiertas, de 5:00 a 7:00 p. m.
- Miércoles 30 de septiembre: ¡Jenkins cumple 50 años! Acompáñennos a celebrar de 5:00 a 7:00 p. m.
- Jueves 1 de octubre: Nuestro primer Chick-fil-A Lunch Bunch. Pronto enviaremos información para que las familias puedan pedir con anticipación un almuerzo de Chick-fil-A para sus estudiantes. Los almuerzos se entregarán durante el horario de comida de cada estudiante.
DíaTema
Lunes: Día de pijamas
Martes: Vístanse de verde, rojo y blanco
Miércoles: Usen su sombrero favorito o un sombrero tradicional
Jueves: Día de los Astros: usen ropa o accesorios de su equipo
Viernes: Día de la Lotería: vístanse como el personaje de su carta favorita de la Lotería
Octubre es el Mes de Agradecimiento a los Directores Escolares. Quiero agradecer a nuestro increíble personal y a nuestra comunidad por el cariño y apoyo que me brindan durante todo el año. No soy una persona que espere grandes regalos; lo que más valoro es la oportunidad de dar, servir a los demás y ver prosperar a nuestros estudiantes. Es un honor dirigir el trabajo en la Escuela Primaria Jenkins junto a esta familia Jaguar.
Gracias a nuestras familias y a nuestro personal por su flexibilidad durante los cambios de personal de la semana pasada. Las reasignaciones del distrito requirieron que algunos maestros cambiaran de puesto y que ajustáramos algunos grupos para asegurar que todos los estudiantes tengan un maestro y que las clases mantengan un tamaño adecuado. Sabemos que estos cambios pueden ser difíciles para los estudiantes y seguiremos apoyándolos. Continuamos enfocados en su éxito y en nuestra meta de lograr una “A para mayo”.
Recordatorios sobre las excursiones: Familias de estudiantes de segundo grado que reciben servicios de educación especial, por favor entreguen el formulario de autorización para el espectáculo infantil. Familias de quinto grado, por favor entreguen el permiso para la próxima excursión a la Sinfónica de Houston. Si desean acompañarnos como voluntarios, deben completar el proceso de autorización del programa Voluntarios en las Escuelas Públicas (VIPS).
¡Que tengamos una excelente semana, Jaguares!
Dra. Shamethia K. Dillard
Directora, Escuela Primaria Jenkins
The Counselor’s Corner: Choosing Integrity
If your child found a ten-dollar bill in the school hallway, what would they do? Take it to the front office? Tell a friend? Put it in their pocket? It’s a simple question that can start a meaningful family conversation.
October’s Big Idea is Integrity. Integrity means being truthful in what we say and do, even when no one is watching. Children build integrity through everyday choices, and adults help by showing them what it looks like.
What does integrity look like?
Being honest: Telling the truth, even when it feels difficult.
Taking responsibility: Admitting a mistake and working to make it right.
Keeping promises: Following through on what we say we will do.
Treating others fairly: Showing kindness and respect to classmates, friends, and family.
Books to read together
Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie by Laura Rankin
The “I” in Integrity by Julia Cook
A Little SPOT of Honesty by Diane Alber
Easy ways to practice at home
Ask “What would you do?” Talk through situations such as finding a lost toy or accidentally breaking something at a store.
Notice honest choices. Praise your child when they tell the truth or admit a mistake.
Lead by example. Let your child see you apologize, keep a promise, or return extra change.
Our Jenkins STARS Pledge gives students more ways to put integrity into action:
S — Show kindness: Be kind, even when no one is watching.
T — Take responsibility for my actions: Own my choices and make things right when I can.
A — Always follow directions: Do what is expected, even without a reminder.
R — Respect myself and others: Speak and act with care.
S — Show quality work: Do my best and take pride in my efforts.
This month, ask your child about a time they made a good choice when no one was watching. Their answer might lead to a wonderful conversation
Students are invited to join Odyssey of the Mind, where creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving come to life! Participants will collaborate with their peers to develop imaginative solutions to exciting challenges while building confidence and leadership skills.
Safety is our priority! ‘No Badge, No Ride’ policy starts September 14
A partir del 14 de septiembre, todos los estudiantes de Spring ISD deberán portar su identificación para abordar el autobús.
Starting Sept. 14, all Spring ISD students will be required to wear their ID badge to board the bus.
Download the Smart Tag app to track your child’s bus ride in real time.
Remember: No Badge, No Ride.
For more information, visit www.springisd.org/o/sisd/page/smart-tag
¡La seguridad es nuestra prioridad! La política “Sin identificación, no hay transporte” comienza el 14 de septiembre
A partir del 14 de septiembre, todos los estudiantes de Spring ISD deberán portar su identificación para abordar el autobús.
Descargue la aplicación Smart Tag para seguir en tiempo real el recorrido de su hijo en el autobús.
Recuerde: Sin identificación, no hay transporte.
Para más información, visite www.springisd.org/o/sisd/page/smart-tag
Parents,
The state of Texas has a mandatory Attendance Requirement of 90%. Please know that under the Compulsory Attendance Law, all students must be in attendance at least 90% of the time they've been enrolled in a public school. In order to receive credit for a final grade for a class, a student is required to attend class 90 percent of the days a class is offered regardless of whether the student's absences are excused [see FEA] or unexcused.
Failure to attend at least 90% of the time may result in the student being retained in the current grade level.
Students arriving at school after 8:06 am will be counted tardy.
Early release cut-off time is 2:00 p.m., except in cases of emergency.
Counselor: Velma Moss
Email: vmoss@springisd.org
Campus Academic Specialist: Rushonda Cropper
Email: rcropper@springisd.org
Student Support Specialist: Anna Tomlin
Email: atomlin@springisd.org
SIMS Clerk: Shelia Jackson
Email: sjacks6@springisd.org
Receptionist: Alexandra Garcia
Attendance Clerk: Rozaura Vega
Email: rvega1@springisd.org