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• Doors open at 7:35 a.m. for students; school starts at 8:05 a.m. Please note, that students dropped off before 7:35 a.m. will be unsupervised.
• All BUS riders MUST ride their assigned bus in the morning and afternoon. Bus routes, pick-up, and drop-off times can be found here.
• Students are considered tardy after 8:05 a.m. and absent after 9:30 a.m.
• All car riders should be picked up and dropped off at the front entrance. Please do not block the flow of traffic.
• Breakfast is served from 7:35 a.m. to 8:05 a.m.
• All students MUST adhere to the dress code daily
• Students may not be picked up after 2:30 p.m.
• All transportation changes must be submitted in writing no later than 2:30 p.m.
• Dismissal begins at 3:25 p.m.
• All students must be picked up no later than 3:45 p.m.

Revised 8/9/26

As we prepare to kick off the 2026–27 school year, we want to remind families of our student dress code expectations outlined below. We encourage you to review these guidelines, along with the benefits of a standardized dress code, to help ensure your child is ready for a successful start to the year. If you have any questions or need clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the campus.

Standardized Dress Code Benefits:

• It makes it simpler and easier to get dressed for the school day
• It allows students to concentrate on school activities
• It limits the distractions that may arise in the classroom
  
• It limits the amount of mocking/teasing that occurs in the classroom due to differences in appearance/clothing items

Uniform Bottoms: Khaki, navy Blue, or blue jean pants (no rips, tears, jeggings, or tights).

Skirts, dresses, & shorts MUST approach the knee.

Let's work together to keep our Cooper family safe by refraining from talking and texting while in a school zone. Safety is everyone's responsibility!

• Parents/Guardians and approved visitors are only able to eat lunch with students on Monday's, starting September 14, 2026.
• Please enter and exit through the main entrance and check in at the front office with a valid photo ID.
• You are welcome to bring in outside food
• Parents and guardians may eat only with their own child and should not provide food to other students.
• You are not allowed to remove cafeteria food items from the cafeteria
• Parents should only go through the cafeteria line if they are purchasing a school lunch or snack items. Please wait until all students have been served before making your purchase.
• No photos or video recording are permitted in the cafeteria to protect the privacy of all students.
• To allow time for students to clean up and transition to class, we ask that parents leave the cafeteria five minutes before the scheduled end of lunch, when the cafeteria lights are turned off, and exit through the main entrance.
• Please note that you may not stay beyond your child's scheduled lunchtime if you arrive late.
• If you are attending multiple lunches and they are not consecutive, you will need to exit through the front office and sign back in for the second lunch.
• Please note that teachers are not available for conferences while parents are eating lunch with their child, as teachers are responsible for monitoring and supervising students in the cafeteria during this time.

• November 11 - Veterans Day Celebration
• November 12 - Technology and Title I Family Workshop

Please join us in congratulating our amazing school counselor on being selected as Counselor of the Month! This recognition is well-deserved and celebrates the dedication, compassion, and commitment shown in supporting our students, staff, and families.

Thank you for always being a listening ear, a source of encouragement, and an advocate for the success and well-being of our students. Your positive impact on our school community does not go unnoticed!

We are so grateful to have you as part of the Cooper Elementary family. Congratulations!

Cooper Elementary School invites parents and families to join us as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces.

This special assembly is an opportunity to recognize our veterans, show our appreciation, and teach our students the importance of honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Thank you to all our veterans for your service, courage, and dedication! We look forward to celebrating with you!

Date: November 11

Time: 8:45 a.m.

Location: Gym

Join us for an informative and engaging Technology and Title I Workshop! Parents will have the opportunity to learn about the technology resources available to support student learning, explore how technology is used in the classroom and district, and gain a better understanding of how Title I funds and programs support student achievement. We look forward to partnering with our families to strengthen learning opportunities and ensure every student has the tools and support needed to succeed!

Your participation makes a difference! We hope to see you there!

Spring ISD families, mark your calendars! Applications for the 2027–2028 school year Schools of Choice programs will open on Monday, Nov. 9!

Explore exciting educational opportunities and find the program that's right for your student!

Apply here beginning Nov. 9: https://choosespring.org/school-choice/

This month, Spring ISD celebrates the rich histories, diverse cultures, traditions and lasting contributions of Native American communities. We recognize the important role Native Americans have played in shaping our nation and the significance of honoring their heritage, voices and achievements.

At Spring ISD, we know that student success is stronger when families and schools work together! From helping with homework to attending school events and staying connected with teachers, every act of involvement makes a difference.

Thank you to our parents and caregivers for being essential partners in their children's education!

Join us for an informative session featuring Families CAN, a family support program offered through the University of Houston’s Parent Education Project.

Families will learn about valuable community and state resources, support services and opportunities designed to promote inclusion and enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with special health care needs.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Spring ISD Community Engagement Center. 17125 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77090

For more information: Contact Dr. Christopher Gereke at ChristopherG@springisd.org or 281-891-6286. We look forward to connecting with our families and sharing resources to help every child thrive!

Date: Thursday, Nov. 19

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Spring ISD Community Engagement Center, 17125 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77090

Dinner will be provided, along with translation services, childcare and homework assistance.

Come connect, engage and celebrate the important role families play in student success!

For more information, contact Dr. Demetress Price Wright at 281-891-6699 or DWRIGHT@springisd.org.

📅 Friday, Dec. 11
⏰ 5 –7 p.m.
📍 Dekaney High School, 22351 Imperial Valley Dr., Houston, TX 77073

Open to all Pre-K through 8th-grade students and their families! Don't miss this magical celebration of reading, learning and family fun! ❄️📚

Nominate a Spring ISD Superstar for the Board of Trustees Employee Excellence Award!

Know a Spring ISD employee who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for the Board of Trustees Employee Excellence Award! Whether it’s a teacher, custodian, bus driver, secretary, nurse, counselor, mechanic, librarian—or another incredible member of our Spring ISD team—we want to celebrate the employees making a difference every day.

And remember: ANYONE can submit a nomination! Students, staff, parents and community members are all invited to recognize an outstanding Spring ISD employee. One employee is selected each month during the school year, with a grand prize winner announced at the Spring ISD Employee Recognition Banquet in May.

Know a Spring ISD Superstar? Nominate them today!

Complete the nomination form: https://www.springisd.org/page/employee-recognition

Starting September 14, all Spring ISD students will be required to wear their ID badge to board the bus.

⚠️Remember: No Badge, No Ride.

For more information, visit www.springisd.org/o/sisd/page/smart-tag

We are thrilled to announce that Cooper Elementary has earned an A accountability rating and all six eligible distinctions! Cooper is also proud to be the only A-rated elementary campus in Spring ISD!

This outstanding achievement reflects the hard work, determination, and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families. Thank you, Cooper families, for your continued partnership and support.

As we celebrate this incredible accomplishment, we must continue working together to maintain this momentum. Consistent attendance, strong academic effort, and continued collaboration between home and school will help ensure that every student continues to learn, grow, and succeed.

Congratulations, Cowboys! We are incredibly proud of our Cooper community, and together, we will continue striving for excellence!

Spring ISD’s VINE Mentoring Program connects caring community members with students to help build confidence, strengthen social skills, improve attendance and support success in school.

Mentoring opportunities are available at every Spring ISD campus!

Ready to get involved? Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the interest form and begin the process.

As we prepare to release progress reports and report cards this fall, we wanted to remind you of how to check your child’s grades on the Home Access Center.

To get started, log into the myspringisd portal and into HAC. Once there, you will find a "Grades" tab. When you click on "Grades", you will see where to locate your child’s progress report (IPR), report cards and more.

Remember, the username and password you use to log into the portal is the same username and password for logging into HAC. Also, parents should log in using their credentials, not their student’s.

Staying connected with your child’s academic progress is a great way to ensure your student’s success in school. See the attached handouts (Found under "Additional Resources") in English and Spanish for step-by-step directions.

Email: noreply@springisd.org
Website: https://cooper.springisd.org
Location: 18655 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77073
Phone: (281) 891-8660
Twitter/X:@CooperElem