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Mission: At Meyer, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where ALL thrive through meaningful, rigorous learning. Through intentional collaboration and research-based practices, we prepare students to lead with, confidence, purpose, and integrity.

Meyer Elementary is proud to announce that we have received an official “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency, along with two academic distinctions! This recognition is a testament to the hard work, commitment, and resilience demonstrated by our teachers and students throughout the past year. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the progress we have made together!

Nov 3-4- No School/ No tutorials (Professional Development days for teachers)

Nov 5- After School tutorials

Nov 8- Saturday Tutorials

Nov 11- After School tutorials

Nov 12- After School tutorials

Nov 15-Saturday Tutorials

Nov 24-28 Thanksgiving Break

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!

¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado qué está aprendiendo su hijo en clase en este momento y cómo puede apoyarlo en casa? ¡estamos aquí para ayudarle! 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!

Dear parents,

Starting September 22nd, students without badges will not be able to ride the bus. No temporary passes will be allowed.

ID replacements are available at our front office for $5. This includes a new ID with a lanyard and ID clear protector. You can also make the payment online in the link below. Please note: If payment is not made by 2:00 PM, the badge will NOT be printed or delivered on the same day.

Thank you

Queridos padres,

A partir del 22 de septiembre, los estudiantes sin gafete no podrán subir al autobús. No se permitirán pases temporales.

Los remplazos de gafete están disponibles en nuestra oficina por $5. Esto incluye una nueva credencial con cordón y protector plástico. Tambien pueden hacer el pago en linea con el enlace adjunto. Nota: El gafete no podra ser impresa el mismo dia si el pago no se hace antes de las 2PM.

Gracias

Padres y tutores,

El Departamento de Transporte de Spring ISD se está preparando para el nuevo año escolar. Se recomienda a los padres y tutores descargar la aplicación Smart Tag a partir del viernes 8 de agosto para obtener la información de la ruta de autobús de su estudiante. Visite https://www.springisd.org/smarttag para descargar la aplicación y ver las instrucciones para registrarla usando el número de identificación escolar de su estudiante.

Smart Tag permite a los padres y tutores rastrear cuándo los estudiantes suben y bajan del autobús, además de recibir una notificación en el teléfono cuando el autobús esté cerca.

Para encontrar información sobre la ruta del autobús o para ver a qué escuela está asignado su estudiante, visite nuestra página web: My Ride K-12

Por favor, asegúrese de actualizar la información de su estudiante con el registrador de su escuela si se mudó durante el verano.

El Departamento de Transporte implementará el uso obligatorio de escaneo de credenciales a partir del lunes 22 de septiembre.

Los reemplazos de identificaciones están disponibles en nuestra oficina por $5. Esto incluye una nueva credencial con cordón y protector plástico transparente.

Gracias.

Departamento de transportación de Spring ISD

Parents and Guardians,

Spring ISD Transportation is preparing for the new school year. Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the Smart Tag application beginning on Friday, August 8 for your student's bus route information. Visit https://www.springisd.org/smarttag to download the app and for instructions to register the app using your students' school ID number.

Smart Tag allows parents and guardians to track their students on and off the bus, plus receive a phone notification when the bus is nearby.

To find bus route information or to see which school your student is zoned to attend, go to: My Ride K-12

Please be sure to update your student information with your campus registrar if you moved over the summer.

Transportation will enforce badge scanning on Monday, September 2.

ID replacements are available at our front office for $5. This includes a new ID with a lanyard and ID clear protector.

Thank you.

Spring ISD Transportation

To better support our campuses and families, we are transitioning from Infofinder to My Ride as our new route-finding platform. This change will enhance accessibility, accuracy, and provide real-time updates for all stakeholders.

Spring ISD has updated its Student Personal Communication Device Policy, allowing only specified exceptions for device use during instructional hours, with escalating consequences for violations.

Dear Spring ISD Families,

We want to make you aware of an important update to our Student Personal Communication Device Policy, taking effect in the 2025–26 school year. In alignment with Texas House Bill 1481, students will no longer be permitted to use or display personal devices such as cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, tablets, or personal laptops during the instructional day.

While students may bring these devices to school, they must remain off, out of sight, and securely stored from the first bell to the last bell—including during lunch, passing periods, and restroom breaks.

This policy supports a focused learning environment and applies to all students across grade levels. Violations will result in escalating consequences, including parent pick-up of the device, in-school suspension (ISS), and potential placement in an alternative program for repeated offenses.

Exceptions may be made only in the following cases:

• A documented medical condition

• Requirements in an IEP or 504 Plan

• A verified emergency situation

If your child needs to contact you during the day, they should visit the front office for assistance.

You can find the full policy, including FAQs and consequences by grade level, here:

• Parent and Community Policy & Consequences Overview

• Spring ISD Policy website

We appreciate your partnership as we implement this state-required policy and continue putting student learning and safety first.

Sincerely,

Spring ISD

High Schools: 7:10 am-2:30 pm

Elementary Schools: 8:05 am-3:25 pm

Middle Schools: 9:05 am-4:25 pm

Escuelas Secundarias: 7:10 am-2:30 pm

Escuelas Primarias: 8:05 am-3:25 pm

Escuelas Intermedias: 9:05 am-4:25 pm

ID Badges

Every student is required to wear an ID badge daily. This is a district mandated policy. The badges will be provided to scholars during their first week. They must be kept on at all times, so please start informing your child of this now. These same badges will be used to enter and exit the bus daily.

Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-up

The safety of our students is of the utmost importance to all teachers and staff members at Meyer Elementary. Please read the drop-off and pick-up procedures listed below. In order to ensure our student’s safety, it is critical that we all work together to follow the guidelines listed below. When dropping off or picking up your child, please make sure that you are mindful of no parking areas and designated walker areas.

• The morning and afternoon drop off/ pick-up area for car riders is located at the side of Meyer Elementary. All car rider traffic must go through the car rider line. You will be issued a Meyer Elementary car rider sign, at Meet the Teacher, to place in your window. Please ensure you have this sign daily for pickup. If someone other than the normal pickup person needs to pick up your child, please DO NOT give them your car rider tag. For student safety, they will need to come to the front office and verify they have permission to pick up the child.

• Students MAY NOT be dropped off before 7:35am. Students MUST remain in the car until the doors open at 7:35 a.m. If you need to drop your student off before 7:35 a.m., Koala Kare is available in the morning.

• During afternoon pickup, do not get out of your vehicle as you are waiting in the car rider line. This causes traffic to become congested in the line and it is not safe for students. Please remember scholars will be brought to the front office between 3:45 and 3:50. Parents, you will then be expected to come to the front office with your car rider tag or your I.D. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:00 p.m.

• SISD buses and Licensed Day Care buses will load and unload students in the parking lot and the front of the building. Cars may not drop off or pick up students in this area.

• Walkers - Parents will need to come to the side of the building, by the cafeteria, for walkers. Parents may wait for their children on the sidewalk and escort them home or they may travel with their older sibling. Parents will have to present walker tags with their child’s name on it for a scholar to be released. If you come to pick up your child without a tag, you will have to present your identification at the front office. Walker tags will be provided at Meet-the Teacher.

• Parents of Pre-K and Kindergarten scholars must have a code to receive your child from the bus. This code ill be given to you by your child’s homeroom teacher. The bus drivers will not release your child without the proper number being given. If an older sibling will be taking the child from the bus, make sure they know the code.

Dress Code is as follows:

· Students should be neat, clean, and wear appropriate shoes (no Crocs, flip-flops, no shoes with wheels, or shoes without backs).

· Student shorts should be knee-length and be worn at the waist.

· Baggy, sagging, oversized pants are not allowed.

· Tank tops are not allowed.

· Tights are allowed as long as the student wears shorts or a skirt over them (the shorts or skirt should also be to the knee).

· Students are not allowed to wear hats in the building or on the bus, unless administrators have given permission.

· Student’s hair should be neat and clean. Hair color that is not natural is prohibited. Students arriving at school with inappropriate clothing, hair color or accessories will receive a dress code letter and may be sent to the front office (at the discretion of the teacher or an administrator). Parents may receive calls, so that an alternative can be arranged.

BACKPACKS - Backpacks may be clear or mesh.

Tops

Type: Polo

Colors: White, Navy, Gold, Grey

Restrictions: No stripes, patterns, designs of any kind, no halter tops, spaghetti straps or sleeveless. Exceptions: shirts may have an emblem as long as it is smaller than a quarter, no oversized emblems.

Bottoms

Type: Pants, Capri’s, Shorts, Skirts

Color: Khaki, Dark Denim, Black, Navy

Restrictions:

• Skirts and shorts must sit at the knee.

• Pants must fit – No sagging.

• Bottoms must be solid- no sparkles, additional zippers, holes, rips, tears, writing, etc.

• Belts must be worn.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We would like to clarify our policy regarding sweatshirts with hoods. Students are welcome to wear hooded sweatshirts as part of their attire; however, the hood must remain down and may not be worn over the head at any time during the school day.

This policy is in place to maintain a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. We appreciate your support in reinforcing this expectation with your child.

Thanks,

W. Guerrero

Estimadas familias,

Queremos aclarar nuestra política con respecto al uso de sudaderas con capucha. Los estudiantes pueden usar este tipo de prenda; sin embargo, la capucha debe permanecer baja y no debe cubrir la cabeza en ningún momento durante el día escolar.

Esta norma está diseñada para mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro y respetuoso para todos. Agradecemos su apoyo para reforzar esta expectativa con su hijo(a).

Gracias,

W. Guerrero

Join us for the Mobile Food Market on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Spring ISD Family and Community Engagement Center. All families are welcome. Please bring reusable bags or totes. For questions, please contact Lorena Zertuche at abarreno@springisd.org

Únase a nosotros para el Mercado de Comida Móvil el martes 28 de octubre de 4 a 7 p.m. en el Centro de Participación Familiar y Comunitaria de Spring ISD. Todas las familias son bienvenidas. Por favor, traiga bolsas. ¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese con Lorena Zertuche al correo abarreno@springisd.org.

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!