TES COMMUNITY & FAMILY NEWS

• February 16: District Holiday (Schools Closed)
• February 17-18: Intervention Days per District Office (All scholars are welcomed to attend)
• February 19: Parent-Teacher Conference (be sure that you speak with your scholar's teachers)
• February 26: Black HIstory Program @ 5:00pm

I am excited to share that I am one very Proud Principal! Our Thompson teachers continue to work with intention, urgency, and heart to strengthen both the academic and behavioral growth of every scholar. Our collective focus remains clear: high levels of achievement, ensuring every scholar at Thompson Elementary is performing on or above grade level in all subject areas.

During your parent-teacher conference, your scholar’s teacher will share Middle-of-the-Year (MOY) data from MAP, mCLASS, and Circle assessments. This information helps us celebrate progress, identify next steps, and partner with you on targeted strategies you can use at home to support your scholar’s continued growth.

¡Me complace compartir que soy una directora muy orgullosa! En Thompson Elementary, nuestros maestros continúan trabajando con intención, urgencia y compromiso para fortalecer el crecimiento académico y conductual de cada estudiante. Nuestro enfoque colectivo sigue siendo claro: altos niveles de logro—asegurando que todos los estudiantes de Thompson se desempeñen en o por encima de su nivel de grado en todas las áreas académicas.

Durante su conferencia de padres y maestros, el maestro de su estudiante compartirá los datos de las Evaluaciones de Mitad de Año (MOY), incluyendo MAP, mCLASS y Circle. Esta información nos permite celebrar el progreso, identificar próximos pasos y colaborar con usted en estrategias específicas que puede implementar en casa para apoyar el crecimiento continuo de su estudiante.

Staff supervision begins at 7:35 a.m. Here is an outline of the arrival/dismissal schedule:

7:35 Student drop-off begins (no drop-offs before this time)

7:35 Doors Open - Breakfast begins in classrooms.

8:05 Bell rings - Students must be in the classroom by this time. Instruction begins.

8:06 Late students counted tardy.

2:45 After this time, students will not be released to parents/guardians in the front office.

3:25 Dismissal begins.

3:45 Supervision ends.

Walker Rainy Day Dismissal Procedures

As for any SEVERE WEATHER DAYS designated by Harris County or heavy rain days, your child will not be released to walk. We will initiate our RAINY DAY DISMISSAL procedures and dismiss all walkers with the car riders. Therefore, parents you will need to come and pick up your child from school on these days in the car rider line with your orange tag visible or in the front office.

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 ] or unexcused.

Please click to veiw the requirements!

TEA ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Be sure to contact our Attendance Clerk regarding your child being absent for any reason.

mflore3@springisd.org

Appointments & Excuses

If your child has a doctor's appointment, please try to schedule it after snapshot attendance time at 9:30am. Any student who arrives after 9:30am is counted absent, regardless of what type of appointment it is. However, it is recommended that in this instance, you still provide the documentation for any medical appointments to ensure the absence has been resolved versus left unexcused. Unexcused absences do not tell the story. But doctors' notes and parent notes do! Please submit doctor's excuses and parent notes within three days of the absence.

Tardies

School starts at 8:05AM. We have free breakfast each day and students can arrive as early as 7:35am! Some students who are late, enter the room frustrated or off task, causing a disruption to the instructional day. Help our scholars learn meaningful lessons about life and work, by getting them to school on time to assist them in getting a GREAT START!

CELL PHONE POLICY / POLÍTICA DE TELÉFONOS CELULARES

Here is everything you need to know about the Spring ISD Cell Phone Policy for the 2025-2026 School Year. Learn more:

• PK: Kaylee Tran, Cali Montgomery*
• K Jules Hicks, Audrey Kwan*
• 1st grade Katherine Tzunux*, Aubrey Skinner
• 2nd Grade Jamie Vu, Victoria Vasquez*
• 3rd grade Jeremiah Dailey-Jones, Demarcus Robertson*
• 5th grade Litzy Alvarado- Hernandez*, Cataleya Anderson

PLEASE ALLOW YOUR SCHOLARS TO GET TUTORING SUPPORT

Scholars received their 4th & 5th grade Tutorial Permission Slips last week. Thank you for signing and returning them. If you still need to do so, no worries, you can send it can be turned in. Even if you checked the "NO" box, please return the form.

It is imperative that every invited scholar attends tutorials on the outline days so that their score can increase from the previous year. The State of Texas requires ALL 4th & 5th grade scholars to make more growth than they did on the 2025 STAAR Assessment in Reading & Math.

You will receive a copy of your signed persmission slip for your returns. Please make note of the specific days your scholar(s) should be present.

• Tuesday & Wednesday Tutorials are for those scholars who are at Approaches(close to grade level) based on academic data from The Texas Education Agency.

• Saturday Tutorials are for those scholars who are at Did Not Meet (well-below grade level) based on academic data from The Texas Education Agency. More time is needed to support them with basic and on grade level skills to maximize their growth.

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Los estudiantes de 4.º y 5.º grado recibieron sus formularios de autorización para tutorías la semana pasada. Gracias por firmarlos y devolverlos. Si aún necesita hacerlo, no se preocupe, puede enviarlos. Incluso si marcó la casilla "NO", devuelva el formulario.

Es fundamental que todos los estudiantes invitados asistan a las tutorías en los días de referencia para que su puntuación mejore con respecto al año anterior. El Estado de Texas exige que TODOS los estudiantes de 4.º y 5.º grado progresen más que en la evaluación STAAR de 2025 en Lectura y Matemáticas.

Recibirá una copia de su formulario de autorización firmado para sus devoluciones. Por favor, anote los días específicos en que su(s) estudiante(s) debe(n) asistir.

• Las tutorías de martes y miércoles son para aquellos estudiantes que se encuentran en el nivel "Aproximado" (cerca del nivel de grado), según los datos académicos de la Agencia de Educación de Texas.

• Las tutorías sabatinas están dirigidas a aquellos estudiantes que, según los datos académicos de la Agencia de Educación de Texas, se encuentran en un nivel de No Cumplimiento (muy por debajo del nivel de grado). Se necesita más tiempo para apoyarlos con habilidades básicas y propias del nivel de grado y maximizar su crecimiento.

GRADE LEVEL POLO SHIRT COLORS

PK/KG: YELLOW

1ST: LIGHT BLUE

2ND: DARK BLUE

3RD: RED

4TH: BLACK

5TH: DARK GREEN

PAQUETE/KG: AMARILLO

1.º: AZUL CLARO

2.º: AZUL OSCURO

3.º: ROJO

4.º: NEGRO

5.º: VERDE OSCURO

• Caption EN: Did you ever wonder what your child is learning in class right now—and how you can support them at home? We’ve got you covered! Please click the links below to explore the Academic Family Guides. These resources give you a snapshot of what your child will be learning during the first nine weeks of school, along with simple ways you can help reinforce that learning at home. At Spring ISD, we believe it takes all of us—you, your child’s teachers, the principal, and the entire district—working together as one team to give our scholars the very best. Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s success!

• Caption SP: ¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado qué está aprendiendo su hijo en clase en este momento y cómo puede apoyarlo en casa? ¡Lo tenemos cubierto! Haga clic en los enlaces a continuación para explorar las Guías Académicas para Familias. Estos recursos le brindan un panorama de lo que su hijo aprenderá durante las primeras nueve semanas de clases, junto con maneras sencillas de reforzar ese aprendizaje en casa. En Spring ISD, creemos que se necesita de todos nosotros—usted, los maestros de su hijo, el director y todo el distrito—trabajando juntos como un solo equipo para brindarles a nuestros estudiantes lo mejor. ¡Gracias por asociarse con nosotros en el éxito de su hijo!

• This is a valuable opportunity for families to connect one-on-one with teachers, review academic progress, discuss strengths and areas for growth, and ask questions about classroom learning. These conversations help build strong school-home partnerships that support student success.

While students are on Mid-Winter Break, we encourage parents and guardians to take advantage of this time to stay informed and engaged in their child’s educational journey.

• Esta es una valiosa oportunidad para que las familias se conecten individualmente con los maestros, revisen el progreso académico, conversen sobre fortalezas y áreas de crecimiento, y hagan preguntas sobre el aprendizaje en el aula. Estas conversaciones ayudan a fortalecer la colaboración entre la escuela y el hogar para apoyar el éxito estudiantil.

Mientras los estudiantes se encuentran en las vacaciones de mitad de invierno, motivamos a los padres y tutores a aprovechar este tiempo para mantenerse informados y comprometidos con la trayectoria educativa de sus hijo.

• The new year is underway—and so is Honored Schools. Now’s the perfect time to pause and recognize a teacher who’s made a difference. Students and families can visit HonoredSchools.org to share a short Honor Story. Let’s make gratitude part of our 2026 routine.

• Caption SP: ¡El nuevo año ya comenzó—y Honored Schools también! Este es el momento perfecto para reconocer a un maestro que ha marcado la diferencia. Las familias y los estudiantes pueden visitar HonoredSchools.org para compartir una breve Honor Story. Hagamos de la gratitud parte de nuestro 2026.

· EN Caption: Want to learn more about your child’s strengths and growth? MAP Growth is a computer test given three times a year that adapts to your students’ answers. It helps teachers personalize learning and families track progress. Learn more about MAP Growth and how to read your Family Report: What is MAP Growth?

· SP Caption: ¿Quiere conocer más sobre las fortalezas y áreas de crecimiento de su hijo? MAP Growth es una prueba computarizada que se aplica tres veces al año y se adapta a las respuestas de los estudiantes. Ayuda a los maestros a personalizar el aprendizaje y a las familias a seguir el progreso de sus hijos. Conozca más sobre MAP Growth y cómo leer su Informe Familiar: ¿Qué es MAP Growth?

Deloras Thompson Elementary School

Mrs. Vernecca Day

Email: Vday@springisd.org

Website: thompson.springisd.org

Location: 12470 Walters Road, Houston, TX, USA

Phone: 281-891-8480