The Booker Bulletin

April 1 - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

April 1 - April 30 - PreK Round Up

April 3 - Good Friday - Student Holiday

April 6 - 10 - National Assistant Principal Week

April 11 - Week of the YOUNG CHILD

April 10 - Deadline to Nominate Teacher for Honored Schools Organization

April 11 - Saturday School 3rd-5th grade only - 8:30-11:30 am

April 18 - Saturday School 3rd-5th grade only - 8:30-11:30 am

April 17 - KINDERGARTEN CAP AND GOWN PURCHASE DEADLINE

April 13 - April 30 - STAAR Testing window UPDATED!

May 1st - Kinder Graduation Pics and 5th Grade Graduation Pics (Flyers coming soon)

May 4 - 8 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 27 - Kindergarten Graduation

May 29 - 5th Grade Graduation

Dear Booker Families, Staff, and Scholars,

Welcome back! We had a great week returning from Spring Break, and now it’s time to lock in and finish strong. With just 10 days until STAAR and 25 days until End-of-Year (EOY) assessments, every single day counts.

We encourage all families to continue building momentum at home by motivating your child to stay focused, engaged, and confident. Our scholars have made tremendous academic growth, and we are incredibly proud of their progress. However, we still have important work ahead—especially in closing the academic gaps among our student groups to ensure we sustain a “B” rating.

Our goal is clear: an 82—and we know we can get there! Assessments are important—they reflect our students’ hard work, growth, and commitment to success. Let’s continue to encourage our scholars to give their absolute best every single day.

🔥 STAAR Countdown: 10 Days — The Final Push!

Booker Families, this is where it matters most!

• Strong attendance is critical—no missed days!
• Avoid early check-outs unless absolutely necessary
• Ensure students arrive on time and ready to learn
• Encourage a positive mindset: “I can do this!”
• Attend SATURDAY SCHOOL - April 11 and April 18

We are focused. We are prepared. We are Booker strong!

📚 At-Home Support Tips for Success

Support your child at home with just 20–30 minutes daily:

• Sirius (3–5) – STAAR-aligned reading and math support - 3rd - 5th Students 45 min per day
• Amplify Boost Reading (Grades 3–5) – Builds ready stamina and comprehension
• i-Ready (K–5) – Personalized reading and math practice
• Writable (K–5) – Strengthen writing skills
• Amira Reading (Grades 2-5) - Builds reading fluency and comprehension
• Ask your child: “What did you learn today?” and have them explain it back to you
• Have them log on to these programs versus SOCIAL MEDIA! It will definitely help them!

Small, consistent efforts at home make a BIG difference!

As we move into this week, please note that in observance of Good Friday, school will be closed on Friday. We wish all of our Booker families a safe, joyful, and restful Easter 3-day weekend. Enjoy this time with your loved ones, and we look forward to seeing everyone back ready to continue the work!

Together in Culture • Together in Accountability
FUELED BY THE “F” IN FIRE!

We’ve got this, Booker—let’s finish strong! 🔥

With Bengal Pride,
Ms. Womack

Today we celebrate Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Our paraprofessionals play an essential role in supporting teachers, helping students succeed, and creating positive learning environments across our schools. Their patience, dedication, and care make a difference every single day. Thank you for everything you do for our students and our schools. We appreciate you!

Hoy celebramos el Día de Agradecimiento a los Paraprofesionales. Nuestros paraprofesionales desempeñan un papel esencial al apoyar a los maestros, ayudar a los estudiantes a tener éxito y crear entornos de aprendizaje positivos en nuestras escuelas. Su paciencia, dedicación y cuidado marcan la diferencia todos los días.Gracias por todo lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes y nuestras escuelas. ¡Se lo agradecemos!

• Big learning starts early in Spring ISD!

• Pre-K applications for the 2026–27 school year open April 1, and we’re excited to welcome our newest learners. Give your child a strong start—apply early and secure your spot! Learn more and apply: https://choosespring.org/prek/

• ¡El aprendizaje comienza desde temprano en Spring ISD!

• Las solicitudes para Pre-K del año escolar 2026–27 abren el 1 de abril, y estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos estudiantes. Bríndale a tu hijo un gran comienzo—¡aplica temprano y asegura tu lugar! Más información y solicitud: https://choosespring.org/prek/

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the incredible impact of our teachers! HonoredSchools.org is offering a Life-Changing Teacher Award of $2,500, and up to six Spring ISD teachers will be selected. Please encourage your students, families, and staff to visit HonoredSchools.org and nominate a deserving teacher by Friday, April 10.

Who Takes What (STAAR)

• Grades 3-8: All students take STAAR in Math, Reading, 5th Grade Science, and 8th Grade Social Studies, depending on the grade.
• Grades 3-8 Special Education: All students in CASE take STAAR ALT Math, Reading and 5th only take Science.
• High School (EOCs): Students take assessments for specific courses (Algebra I, English I/II, Biology, U.S. History) as they complete them.
• Special Populations: Decisions for students with 504 or Special Ed needs are made by their ARD/504 committees; Emergent Bilingual (EB) students by their LPAC.

General Testing Windows (Examples from 2025-2026 Calendar)

• December: STAAR EOC (End-of-Course).
• April: STAAR Grades 3-8 (Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies).
• June: STAAR EOC Make-up.

Key Calendar Resources

• Official Calendar: Find detailed dates, including make-up windows and reporting deadlines, on the TEA Student Assessment Testing Calendar page.
• Important Dates Page: Texas Assessment website calendar.

Important Notes

• District Scheduling: Districts set the specific days within the TEA-provided windows.
• Optional Tests: STAAR Interims (for practice) and the Through-Year Assessment Pilot (TTAP) are optional for districts. STAAR Field Tests to collect data to improve future assessments.

Booker Families, Staff, and Scholars,

As we move deeper into STAAR PREP to ensure our students are ready, I want to take a moment to celebrate our progress while clearly outlining what is ahead—and how essential your partnership is during this time. Right now, if Booker were to take STAAR, our performance places us at a “C” rating, only being 14 students from a B rated campus! That means that every child counts! That is growth worth celebrating, and we are incredibly proud of our scholars and staff for the strong work demonstrated last semester. But, every instructional day matters, and momentum is key as we push forward together.

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Families, please take time to ask your child:

• How are you doing on your Exit Tickets and Do Nows?

• Log in to Sirius and let's work some problems together..

• Log into Writable and let's work some problems together.

• What are you doing right now to meet your STAAR and EOY goals in Reading, Math, and Science?

The countdown continues:

• 10 days until STAAR

• TELPAS IS COMPLETE! GREAT JOB TO OUR ESL AND BILINGUAL STUDENTS AND STAFF!

This work is about more than testing—it is about growth, consistency, and changing outcomes for students. Through intentional instruction, strategic support, and shared accountability, we remain committed to moving Booker from a Forced F to a C or better. And while a C reflects progress, we all know the goal—a “B” is for Booker.

Our 2027-2028 Feeder Pattern Options Survey (http://www.springisd.org/FeederPatternSurvey) is now available, and we need your support in helping us spread the word. Please share the survey with your campus staff, students and families and encourage them to participate.

Survey Link: http://www.springisd.org/FeederPatternSurvey. The survey will remain open through May 1 at 5:00 p.m. Thank you for your partnership in helping ensure our community’s voices are heard.

• Spring ISD families, staff and community members — we want your feedback. Two Feeder Pattern options have been developed for the 2027–28 school year, and the district is seeking community input before presenting a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Please review the two options and share your preferred feeder pattern by completing the survey.

Deadline: May 1 at 5 p.m.
Take the survey at http://www.springisd.org/FeederPatternSurvey

Your feedback will help guide the decision that will shape feeder patterns beginning in the 2027–28 school year.

• Familias, empleados y miembros de la comunidad de Spring ISD: queremos conocer su opinión. Se han desarrollado dos opciones de patrones de alimentación escolar para el ciclo escolar 2027–28, y el distrito está solicitando la opinión de la comunidad antes de presentar una recomendación a la Mesa Directiva. Le invitamos a revisar las dos opciones y compartir cuál prefiere completando la encuesta.

Fecha límite: 1 de mayo a las 5 p.m.
Participe en la encuesta en http://www.springisd.org/FeederPatternSurvey

Sus comentarios ayudarán a orientar la decisión que definirá los patrones de alimentación escolar a partir del ciclo escolar 2027–28.

• At Spring ISD, we know it takes a village!

• Parents, join us as partners in your child’s education and make a difference by volunteering at our schools. Together, we can help every student succeed!

• En Spring ISD, sabemos que se necesita un equipo. Padres, únanse a nosotros como aliados en la educación de sus hijos y marquen la diferencia como voluntarios en nuestras escuelas. ¡Juntos podemos ayudar a todos los estudiantes a alcanzar el éxito!

At Spring ISD, student safety is our top priority. EVERY student must have their ID badge to ride the bus. Our Badge Up for Safety policy keeps riders safe and allows parents to track rides in real time through the Smart Tag app. Learn more:https://www.springisd.org/smarttag

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

FRONT OFFICE VISITS

DOORBELL PROCEDURES & POLICY

VISITOR EXPECTATIONS & INTERACTIONS

THE IMPORTANCE OF UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION

Booker Families,

We love celebrating our Bengals! To ensure we honor birthdays while protecting valuable instructional time, please remember the following:

✅ Birthday celebrations are limited to 15 minutes
✅ Cupcakes and boxed juice only
❌ No pizza or full meals please
✅ Cupcakes must be store-bought, sealed, and labeled
✅ Please drop items off before 12:00 PM or send with your child (car riders may bring treats in the morning)

With classes of up to 24 students, we must keep celebrations brief so our students can continue learning and thriving. Our goal is to make birthdays special without interrupting instruction — thank you for partnering with us!

We appreciate your support and understanding as we keep our Bengals focused, learning, and growing! 🐾💙

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.

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.

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

Graceful Gowns *Senior Girls Only*

• Senior girls, you’re invited!

The Graceful Gowns Initiative is offering a FREE prom and formal gown experience for graduating senior girls. This special event is designed to help students celebrate prom with confidence by providing a boutique-style experience that includes a formal gown, shoes, accessories, personalized styling support and even lunch — all at no cost. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the registration link provided to reserve your spot. Early registration is encouraged.

March 28, 2026.
Spring ISD Community and Family Engagement Center

17125 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77090

The Graceful Gowns Initiative ofrece una experiencia gratuita de vestidos de gala y graduación para estudiantes de último año de secundaria. Este evento especial está diseñado para ayudar a las estudiantes a celebrar el baile de graduación con confianza, brindando una experiencia tipo boutique que incluye vestido formal, zapatos, accesorios, apoyo de estilismo personalizado e incluso almuerzo — todo sin costo. El espacio es limitado y se requiere registro. Para registrarse, escanee el código QR en el volante o visite el enlace de registro proporcionado para reservar su lugar. Se recomienda registrarse con anticipación.

28 de marzo de 2026

Spring ISD Community and Family Engagement Center

17125 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77090

Join our Spring ISD Steps Up for Students team as we come together to raise awareness, promote understanding and support autism research. Students, staff, and families are invited to walk with us and help make a difference in our community.

April 11, 2026

9- 11 a.m.

City Place – 1250 Lake Plaza Dr. Spring, TX 77044

Únase a nuestro equipo Spring ISD Steps Up for Students mientras nos reunimos para crear conciencia, promover la comprensión y apoyar la investigación sobre el autismo. Estudiantes, empleados y familias están invitados a caminar con nosotros y ayudar a marcar una diferencia en nuestra comunidad.

11 de abril de 2026
9:00–11:00 a.m.

City Place – 1250 Lake Plaza Dr., Spring, TX 77044

REMINDER:(HIGH SCHOOL ONLY)

The Houston Hispanic Architects and Engineers (HHAE) Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for its 2026 Academic Scholarship Program! Graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue degrees in architecture, engineering, or surveying are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted online by March 31, 2026, at hhae.org/scholarships/. Award notifications will be sent by May 29, 2026, with recipients recognized during an award ceremony in July 2026.

Additionally, HHAE has launched a new resume bank initiative for current scholarship recipients, designed to connect students with internship opportunities through partner firms that support the organization.

Please share this opportunity with students, families, and community members who may be interested. For questions or additional information, contact Luis Dinarte, Scholarship Committee Chair, at luis.dinarte@wsbeng.com or 281-895-2247.

SPA- Programa de Becas Académicas 2026 de Houston Hispanic Architects and Engineers (HHAE) (SOLO PARA ESTUDIANTES DE ÚLTIMO AÑO DE SECUNDARIA)

El Comité de Becas de Houston Hispanic Architects and Engineers (HHAE) ahora está aceptando solicitudes para su Programa de Becas Académicas 2026. Se anima a los estudiantes que se graduarán de preparatoria y planean obtener un título en arquitectura, ingeniería o topografía a presentar sus solicitudes.

Las solicitudes deben enviarse en línea antes del 31 de marzo de 2026 en hhae.org/scholarships/. Las notificaciones de los premios se enviarán antes del 29 de mayo de 2026, y los beneficiarios serán reconocidos durante una ceremonia de premiación en julio de 2026.

Además, HHAE ha lanzado una nueva iniciativa de banco de currículos para los actuales beneficiarios de becas, diseñada para conectar a los estudiantes con oportunidades de prácticas profesionales (internships) a través de firmas asociadas que apoyan a la organización.

Por favor, comparta esta oportunidad con estudiantes, familias y miembros de la comunidad que puedan estar interesados. Para preguntas o información adicional, comuníquese con Luis Dinarte, Presidente del Comité de Becas, al correo electrónico luis.dinarte@wsbeng.com o al 281-895-2247.

Ready to give some flowers to your amazing staff? Teams, parents and students,

Nominate outstanding employees for the Board of Trustees Employee Excellence Award, which recognizes those who go above and beyond for students and our Spring ISD community. To nominate, click here