The Booker Bulletin

Sept 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off! Wear Your Favorite outfit representing Hispanic Heritage!

Sept 16 - Wear Red for Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept 17 - Wear College Gear for Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept 18 - Wear a hat/headbands that represents Hispanic Culture(sombreros, fedoras, flora headbands)

Sept 19 - Wear jeans & cowboy boots for Hispanic Heritage

Sept 20 - Success Walk

Sept 20 - Saturday School - (Invitation Only - Parents/Students)

Sept 23 - October 25 - Session 1 Tutorials (HB 1416 students - 4th/5th grade)

Sept 23 - Tutorials - Session 1 Grades 3-5

Sept 25 - Tutorials - Session 1 Grades 3-5

Sept 27 - Saturday School - (Invitation Only - Parents/Students)

September 15 - October 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month

Dear Booker Families,

Thank you for making last week such a success! We appreciate your presence and commitment at both our Parent Accountability/Title I Meeting and our Open House. Your engagement shows the strength of the Booker community and our shared dedication to supporting every scholar.

We hope you left with a clearer understanding of the state’s accountability system and how it impacts our work together. This is only the beginning. In the coming weeks, you will see our academic efforts in full force. We will begin tutorials and we will continue goal-setting with students and families to ensure every child is on track for growth and success. I am committed to keeping you abreast of all the ways you can team with us to improve student outcomes! Please make sure you have received your child's BOY assessment reports! I have also added the Parent Guides for your review for Kinder -5th grade parents! PreK Parent Guide is coming soon! Stay tuned for more information.

Together, we are building momentum. By staying connected, reinforcing learning at home, and celebrating progress along the way, we will move Booker forward. Thank you for being active partners in this journey—your involvement truly makes the difference.

With appreciation,
Booker Elementary Leadership Team

FAMILY ACCOUNTABILITY FORUMS

Family Engagement

Our first official Parent Accountability Workshop to explain the state’s A–F system and provide practical strategies you can use at home. We will review our present data and then provide an opportunity for Questions and Answers.

In Person - Saturday, September 20th - 10:30 - 11:30 am

Virtual - Parent Accountability Talk #2

Monday, September 22 · 5:00 – 6:00pm

Time zone: America/Chicago

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jhh-zuzd-xos

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 415-862-7499‬ PIN: ‪691 257 129‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jhh-zuzd-xos?pin=6270329221498

We will discuss A-F Accountability and PEG status, STAAR, and interventions for students who were unsuccessful or may be at risk.

Instructional Focus

Did you get your child's BOY assessment reports? If not, please reach out to your child's teacher first! Request their assessment results for all of their BOY tests. If for any reason you still need assistance, please reach out to Mr. Odom at dodom@springisd.org or Mr. Rodriguez at hrodrigu@springisd.org.

Building Booker Back Bulletin Alert!

Here is where we highlight our wins for the week! Check out our community Building Booker Back again! It takes a village and I am extremely proud of ALL OF YOU for rolling up your sleeves and getting in the work with us! Share your moments of progress—tutorials, workshops, and student celebrations on social media and let the whole world know that this letter grade doesn't define us! We are more than a GRADE, but we present a school of GREAT TALENT, GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT PARENTS & PARTNERSHIPS! Booker starts with "B" and that is the letter grade we will be to show our True PERFORMANCE level!

Keisha Womack

Proud Principal, Booker Elementary

September is National #AttendanceAwarenessMonth! Being present on time and ready to learn builds strong routines that are the foundation for student success. Missing two days a month totals 10% of the school year, which is considered chronic absenteeism. Consistent attendance: Boosts academic performance and grade-level proficiency. Let's make every day count!

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Parents, we want to remind you that all birthday celebrations are only 15 minutes long. To avoid long interruptions of instructional minutes, we must limit our celebrations, especially since we have a class size with sometimes 24 students. So, to help us out - we will only be accepting cupcakes and juices for birthday celebrations. No pizzas allowed. All cupcakes must be in sealed container with a label (with label) and juices must be boxed juices only. We would love to have additional treats such as pizza, but sadly we cannot afford to lose the instructional time. Please drop all birthday cupcakes off before noon or send them with your child (if they are a car rider). We want to ensure that teachers are aware of any birhtday goodies to plan their instruction around the celebrations.

We are down to less tan 40 families needing to complete the Annual Updates! We will continue the calls to help get to 100%. We may also drop by to help you out this weekend! We want to ensure that all families are complying with district and state mandates. Remember, determining a campus' socioeconomic status is a part of our accountability rating system. So, this is extremely important for us to be at 100% completion!

IMMUNIZATIONS for the 2025-2026 deadline approaching: All immunizations must be updated by September 15, 2025. It is imperative that you provide a copy of any updated immunizations each year. Some of you have gotten emails from our lead nurse, Nurse Huon and we need you to please go and get the updated immunizations! We need 100% compliance with immunizations as well.

DAILY ATTENDANCE MATTERS - Come each day and arrive before 8 am! – Give yourself extra time to get through the car rider line! We have about 30-40 students absent a day! Only keep students home if they have a fever or a doctor's note excusing them! 90% attendance is a state mandate! School starts promptly at 8:05 am each day! Let's see if we can reach 100% of our scholars being on time this week!

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 in the mornings. 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.

Visitor Mandate: Valid ID or passport required for all visitors! You must have a valid ID to be buzzed in! Be Ready to show your ID for all transactions and requests, upon entering the building.

Show respect for all stakeholders; our school, staff, and students! 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 interacting with our staff. Please be mindful that all clothing must be appropriate and free from inappropriate language/designs or revealing in nature.

Keep your contact information updated! If order for you to stay updated with the latest and most accurate school related information, please make sure you update your email address and phone number if you change them. Also, we need every parent to please sign up for DOJO to receive messages from your classroom teacher!

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!

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.

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!

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

• 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!

Click here for High-Priority Maintenance Projects at our campus.

Click here for General Bond Updates.

• Your 2022 Bond Money at Work: Thanks to the 2022 Bond, Booker has recevied bullet proof windows and transaction trays installed and upgrades to our camera and WiFi system. This will allow us better safety and security and technology to help serve our staff and scholars. Next up, will be our fencing around the school premises and our new marquee! Coming soon! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue enhancing our campus. #BondUpdates