September 2026 Newsletter

Welcome Back, Cougar Families!

We’ve had a fantastic start to the school year.

At Holbrook, everything we do starts with a simple commitment: Rooted in Love, Driven by Excellence, and Focused on the Future. We are dedicated to nurturing a warm, supportive environment where every student can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

Our daily goal is to mold student leaders who embody our core values every time they walk through our doors:

Cougars are LEADERS

• Lead by Example

• Encourage

• Accountable

• Determination

• Empowered

• Respect

• Strong

We are beyond thrilled to share extraordinary news from the 2025–2026 school year. Thanks to the hard work of our students, teachers, and supportive families, our campus officially earned an "A" Rating from the state, along with All Six Distinction Designations on the STAAR scores for the second year in a row! This achievement reflects the dedication, resilience, and academic distinction that define our Cougar community. Thank you for partnering with us as we empower tomorrow's leaders today!

Please join us for our Volunteers in Public School meeting on September 1st. We also have curriculum nights scheduled for September 9 (PK-2nd) and September 10 (3rd-5th).

Thank you for your partnership!

Becky Mendez

9/1

• VIPS Meeting: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

9/7

• Student/Staff Holiday

9/9

• PK - 2nd Grade Curriculum Night: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

9/10

• 3rd - 5th Grade Curriculum NIght & Garden Showcase: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

9/11

• Progress Reports go home

9/15

• Hearing & Vision Screening

9/22

• 3rd & 5th - Nature Trails (see homeroom schedule below)

9/23

• 3rd & 5th - Nature Trails (see homeroom schedule below)

9/24

• Lunch Visitors begins

9/26

• Holbrook Clothing Swap (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Week Long Events

• Digital Citizenship Week: 9/21 - 9/25 (Dress Up Days will be shared at a later time)

Please note: All dates are subject to change

Join us for one our VIPS Parent Meetings to learn how you can get involved in our school!

Join us for a fun and informative evening! Meet the teachers, explore the classrooms, and learn about the exciting year ahead. Let's work together to support your child's success!

Dates:

PK - 2nd Grade: September 9th @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

3rd Grade - 5th Grade: September 10th @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Homerooms attending on Sept. 22: DePavia, Plant, Ruiz, Holman, Sullivan, Trejo, Lee (5th), Owens (3rd)
Homerooms attending on Sept. 23: Almazan, Molina, Pederson, Harris, Olivares, Toledo

• Attire: The suggested clothing for the trip is a Nature Trails t-shirt, Holbrook shirt, or Holbrook colors. All students must wear long pants/bottoms and closed toe shoes.
• Lunch: Students need to bring a disposable water bottle labeled with their name and a sack lunch, or plan to get a sack lunch from the cafeteria before leaving for the field trip.

Please make sure you sign the required permission form that will go home with your student.

• If someone other than a parent or guardian plans to join your child for lunch, you must send a handwritten note in advance giving your permission.
• Please note that we are unable to drop-off lunch kits and fast food. The good news is that all students have access to a free meal in the cafeteria!
• We ask that you stay on the stage while eating lunch.

If your family moved or your lease expired, please remember to submit updated proof of residency documents to our registrar, Mrs. Espinoza, as soon as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Failure to have current, up to date residential documents will result in the withdrawal of your student.

Texas Compulsory Attendance Law

A student between the ages of 6 and 19 must attend school and district-required tutorial sessions unless the student is otherwise exempted or excused. Also, a student enrolled in a public school prekindergarten or kindergarten program must attend school.

Failure to Comply with Compulsory Attendance

The district must investigate and report violations of the state compulsory attendance law. State truancy prevention measures will be implemented to monitor school attendance requirements. A court of law may also impose penalties against both the student and his or her parents if a school aged student is deliberately not attending school. A complaint against the parent may be filed in court if the student is absent from school for ten or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year. If a student fails to attend school without excuse as specified by Texas Education Code 25.095(a), a school district may file a complaint against the student’s parent in a county, justice, or municipal court for an offense under Section 25.093 if the school district provides evidence of the parent’s criminal negligence. If a student age 12 through 18 violates the compulsory attendance law, the student will be referred to truancy court for truant conduct under Section 65.003(a), Family Code. (HB-7)

Excused Absences

A person required to attend school may be excused for temporary absence resulting from any cause acceptable to the principal. Students are required to provide a note from a parent or guardian for each absence within three (3) days from the date of the absence or consecutive absences. This note may be mailed or delivered in person by the parent or guardian. This note is to include student’s name and grade, reason for absence, telephone number of parent or guardian, and signature of parent or guardian. If the student does not provide a note for being absent, the absence will be counted as unexcused. (HB-9)

*Please reference the CFISD Student Handbook Enrollment and Attendance Information section for additional details on the District’s attendance procedures and compulsory attendance supports.

Information in the Student Handbook is subject to change without notice. Parents/guardians can contact a school administrator, counselor or visit the CFISD website (www.cfisd.net) for updated information or links to school district policies and procedures. Parents/guardians are also welcomed to contact the Office of Student Services/admissions at 281.517.6342 with questions regarding attendance.

Our car rider line begins at 8:20 am and ends at 8:45 am. Car riders who arrive AFTER 8:45 am, must check their student in at the front office. We kindly ask that you accompany your child to the front office when signing them in.

All students are required to have both a lunch badge and a ZPass bus badge every day.

🚍 Students will not be allowed to ride the bus without a ZPass.
💳 If a badge is lost, a replacement fee of $5 will apply. Purchase can be made online through SchoolCash. No cash will be accepted.

Show your Holbrook spirit by purchasing your spirit t-shirt online at: https://cypress-fairbanksisd.schoolcashonline.com

No Returns or Exchanges

Home Access Center allows parents and students to view student registration, scheduling, attendance, classwork assignments and grade information. Please visit https://www.cfisd.net/academics/resources/home-access-center-hac. If you have any questions, please call the Customer Care Center at 281-897-4357.

Student Code of Conduct & Student Handbook

School Hours: 8:45am-4:05pm

Location: 6402 Langfield Rd, Houston, TX 77092

Phone: (713)460-6165

Email: holbrook@cfisd.net

Website: https://holbrook.cfisd.net/