Spradley Elementary

Dear Spradley Families,

We have had an amazing start to the school year! Thank you to all of our parents and families for your continued support, patience, and kindness as we begin another wonderful year at Spradley.

I have been so impressed with our Scholars and our amazing staff! We have been busy learning routines and procedures, building relationships, and, most importantly, engaging in meaningful learning. Seeing all of the smiling faces back in our building makes me so happy, and I am incredibly excited about the year ahead!

💙 DON’T FORGET TO JOIN PTO!
We would love for every Spradley family to join our PTO! Please remember that joining PTO does NOT mean signing up for a full-time volunteer position. We know our families are busy, and we want you to volunteer when and if it is feasible for you. Simply becoming a member helps support our Scholars, teachers, programs, events, and campus. Every membership makes a difference!

📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS AT SPRADLEY!
Being at school every day and on time is an important part of student success. Please review the important attendance information below. If you have questions or would like additional information, we encourage you to attend one of our Attendance Information Meetings with Mrs. Beste.

☀️ GET READY FOR OUR FIRST FULL WEEK!
As we move into a full week of school, please help our Scholars come ready to learn each day. Encourage your child to:

⭐ Get a good night’s rest
🥞 Eat a healthy breakfast
🎒 Arrive on time and ready to learn
💙 Bring a positive attitude and show that Spradley P.R.I.D.E.!

Thank you for an incredible start and for partnering with us to make Spradley such a special place for our Scholars!

#ItsHardToHideThatSpradleyPride

With Spradley Pride,

Jo-Bina Grace

Principal, Spradley Elementary School

Hi I'm Ronnie Elmore.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve the Spradley Elementary community.

Retired in 2021 from Frisco ISD.

Here is a list of my 34 years work experience in education:

Managing Director of HR

Middle School Principal

High School Asst. Principal

Elementary Principal

Junior High School Asst. Principal

Teacher/Coach

My wife is Brenda and we have three adult daughters - Chelsie, Skylar, and Bre

We are thrilled to have Mr. Elmore supporting our campus on Mondays and Thursdays while Mrs. Beste is out. We are grateful for his support and excited to have him as part of our Spradley team during her absence!

Show your Spradley Pride and help us spread kindness every Wednesday! 🌎💛

Be sure to order your Spradley-themed Kindness shirt and other Spradley Spirit Wear on the PTO page!

💛 Wear Yellow.
🌎 Spread Kindness.
💙 Show Your Spradley Pride!

#ItsHardToHideThatSpradleyPride #KindnessMatters

Welcome back to a wonderful new school year! I am absolutely thrilled to be returning as your scholar's school counselor for the 4th year at Spradley, and I cannot wait to partner with you again to support your students’ growth, well-being, and success. Whether it's helping students navigate new challenges, build strong friendships, or reach their academic goals - my door is always open!

Each week, the Spradley Counselor Corner will be a button linked to this newsletter. There you will find monthly updates on guidance lessons that I share with students, Mental Health resources and updates on events happening in Counseling Department. I'm looking forward to a fantastic year!

AUGUST

AUG 20 - Attendance Meeting 9 am or 1pm with Mrs. Beste

AUG 20 - BOY (Beginning of Year) MAP Reading Assessments

Keeping ALL of our Spradley Scholars safe is our top priority! 💙 Please take a moment to review our Arrival & Dismissal Procedures and Walker Safety Map with your family.

🚗 Carpool Reminders: Once your student(s) are safely loaded into your vehicle, please remove your car tag from view. If you are carpooling, please make sure students know who they are riding with and the names of all the friends in their carpool group. This helps our staff quickly and safely match students with the correct vehicle.

🚶 Walker Families: Please review the Walker Safety Map and designated routes with your Scholar so everyone knows where to go and how to safely arrive and dismiss.

Thank you for your patience, partnership, and for helping us keep ALL Scholars safe during arrival and dismissal! 🌎💙

Students who are interested in learning about, practicing, and competing in these events will need to start prepping NOW for the events they are interested in at home. The prep information can be found by clicking the button below.

You will be able to indicate areas of interest for your student. Please keep in mind that there may be conflicts with practice and/or competition times, and it may not be possible to participate in multiple events.

If you would like your child to participate in UIL Academics, please complete this form BEFORE September 18, 2026.

Please complete a separate form for each student.

Competitions available for students to compete in are listed below. HERE is a link to the contest descriptions. https://app.smore.com/n/exn684

After forms are returned, please start studying and prepare for the first contests in September (Middle School) and October (Elementary School).

On-site programs enrolling now for Prosper ISD Students.

To help our Scholars have a successful start to the school year, we ask that families wait until after Labor Day before joining students for lunch.

This allows our teachers and staff time to establish consistent routines, expectations, and cafeteria procedures while helping students build confidence and independence.

We truly appreciate your partnership and support as we work together to create a smooth and successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming our lunch visitors after Labor Day!

If you'd like, I can also make this warmer and more "Spradley Pride" themed for your parent newsletter.

We want our families to feel informed, prepared, and connected throughout the school year. We know this is a lot of information, but we hope you will take a few minutes to read through the important updates and reminders included.

📚 Attendance Matters! Consistent, on-time attendance plays an important role in student success. Every day and every minute at school provides valuable opportunities for learning, building relationships, and academic growth.

⏰ Please Help Us Start the Day on Time!
Our doors open at 7:25 AM, and the tardy bell rings at 7:50 AM. It is important that students are in their classrooms and ready to learn by 7:50 AM.

🥞 Students may also enjoy breakfast in the café before going to class, so arriving early can provide additional time for breakfast and a smooth start to the school day.

Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance and punctuality a priority. Every day counts, and every minute matters! Together, we can help every Spradley Scholar achieve, grow, and thrive!

#ItsHardToHideThatSpradleyPride

What an incredible start to the school year! A huge thank you to all of the Spradley families who joined us for Chalk the Walk and our Halo Pizzeria Spirit Night. Your support helps us build an amazing school community, and we loved seeing so many smiling faces!

Meet the Teacher was another huge success! We completely sold out of our Kindness Shirts thanks to your enthusiasm. Missed out? Don't worry! Spirit wear pre-orders arriving this week, so keep an eye on our social media and membership site for updates.

Join Us at Our First PTO Meeting!

Friday, August 28
8:00–9:00 AM
Spradley Elementary

Can't make it in person? We've got you covered! Every PTO meeting includes a virtual option, making it easy to stay connected wherever you are.

Join the PTO Today!

If you haven't joined the PTO yet, there's still time! A PTO membership helps fund programs and experiences that directly benefit our students, staff, and school community, including teacher appreciation, family events, campus enhancements, student programs, and so much more.

The best part? Joining the PTO does not require volunteering or any time commitment. Whether you simply become a member, volunteer occasionally, or jump in whenever your schedule allows, every membership makes a difference. There is an option for every family and every budget, including a FREE membership.

Together, we can make this an amazing year for our Spradley Scholars. We can't wait to partner with you!

Calling All Spradley Dads!

We are excited to welcome back our WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) to campus!

Spradley loves seeing our dads involved at school. Your presence makes a powerful, positive impact on our students and school community!

👉 Ready to get involved? Stay Tuned for More Information about this amazing program!

At Spradley, we are intentionally cultivating a community where kindness grows every day! 🌱💛 That’s why we wear YELLOW on Wednesdays for KINDNESS!

Join the fun and grab your Spradley-themed Kindness shirt through our PTO! 🌎💛

Wear Yellow. Spread Kindness.

Our Spradley community came together to create positive and encouraging messages to welcome our Scholars on the first day of school!

What a powerful reminder that when our families, staff, and community work together, we empower our Scholars to start the year feeling supported, encouraged, and ready to succeed!

Our amazing Spradley PTO has so many exciting things planned for our Scholars, staff, and families this year! Their support helps make the special moments and experiences at Spradley possible.

But we need YOU to help us make it an incredible year! 💙 Join PTO today! Membership does not mean a full-time volunteer commitment—every membership is simply another way to support our school community.

When our families and school come together, we ALL prosper! 🌎💙

The Prosper ISD Profile of a Learning Leader is a shared vision created through the collaboration of teachers, staff, administrators, students, families, and community members. Rooted in the district's 2025–2030 Strategic Priorities, it defines the key attributes, values, and mindsets we strive to develop in every learner and leader across Prosper ISD.

Built upon our four strategic pillars—Together We Champion, Together We Cultivate, Together We Empower, and Together We Prosper—the profile reflects what these priorities look like in action every day for both students and employees.

At Spradley Elementary, the Profile of a Learning Leader is more than a framework—it is woven into our daily culture. Through intentional teaching, collaborative leadership, and meaningful interactions, we actively cultivate these characteristics in every scholar and staff member, empowering all to achieve excellence every day in every way.

Stay informed with everything happening at Spradley:

• 📝 Student Handbook – Link

• 🍽️ Lunch Menus – Link

• 🚌 Bus Routes & Transportation Info – Link

• 💻 Student Technology Help – Link

• 🌦️ PISD Weather Alerts & Guidance - Link