The Booker Bulletin

Sept 22 - BADGE UP FOR SAFETY STARTS! No badge No ride

Show & Tell (Bring in something that represents Hispanic Heritage to you!)

Sept 23 - Twin Day for Hispanic Heritage

After School Tutorials start

Sept 24 - Candy day (What's your favorite candy and where is it from?)

Sept 25 - Flower Power

Tutorials 3rd -5th grade

Sept 26 - Soccer Superstars (Soccer Jerseys and shirts)

Sept 27 - Saturday School - (Invitation Only)

September 15 - October 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month

Dear Booker Families,

We visited many families in the community this weekend during our Annual Success Walk. It was wonderful to connect with you personally and to see the dedication you show every day. We want you to know that we recognize how hard you are working, and we are here to support your child’s academic success. We want to reiterate our partnership and the importance of attending school every single day. We are in this together!

We were also busy holding our first Saturday School tutorial session. While we were excited to begin this important support for our scholars, attendance was low. We know that when students show up consistently, they grow—and we need your partnership to make sure our students take full advantage of these opportunities.

Please look out for invitations to Saturday School and accept the challenge to help improve student outcomes. Together, we can build stronger academic foundations and move every scholar toward success.

In addition, we are excited to begin our after-school tutorials this week:

• 3rd–5th Grade Students: Tutorials begin Tuesday, [insert date].

• Primary Levels (K–2): Tutorials will begin in October and will be held on Wednesdays only.

Please be sure to check your messages and your child’s backpack regularly for invitations, reminders, and details.

By working side by side—parents, teachers, and students—we can ensure that every scholar receives the support needed to reach their goals. Thank you for committing to this important work with us!

With gratitude,
Keisha Womack
Principal

At Spring ISD, student safety is our top priority. Beginning Sept. 22, students 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

• #CelebremosSpring Spring ISD is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! From our emergent bilingual programs to our traditional Hispanic performing arts to Spanish-immersive curriculum, Spring ISD aims to highlight, preserve, and celebrate the district’s Hispanic heritage every single day.

• #CelebremosSpring ¡Spring ISD se complace en celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Desde nuestros programas bilingües emergentes hasta nuestras artes escénicas hispanas tradicionales y nuestro plan de estudios de inmersión en español, Spring ISD tiene como objetivo destacar, preservar y celebrar la herencia hispana del distrito todos los días.

FAMILY ACCOUNTABILITY FORUMS

Family Engagement

Our first official Parent Accountability Workshop to explain the state’s A–F system and provide practical strategies you can use at home. We will review our present data and then provide an opportunity for Questions and Answers.

Virtual - Parent Accountability Talk #2

Monday, September 22 · 5:00 – 6:00pm

Time zone: America/Chicago

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jhh-zuzd-xos

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 415-862-7499‬ PIN: ‪691 257 129‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jhh-zuzd-xos?pin=6270329221498

We will discuss A-F Accountability and PEG status, STAAR, and interventions for students who were unsuccessful or may be at risk.

Instructional Focus

Did you get your child's BOY assessment reports? If not, please reach out to your child's teacher first! Request their assessment results for all of their BOY tests. If for any reason you still need assistance, please reach out to Mr. Odom at dodom@springisd.org or Mr. Rodriguez at hrodrigu@springisd.org.

Building Booker Back Bulletin Alert!

Here is where we highlight our wins for the week! Check out our community Building Booker Back again! It takes a village and I am extremely proud of ALL OF YOU for rolling up your sleeves and getting in the work with us! Share your moments of progress—tutorials, workshops, and student celebrations on social media and let the whole world know that this letter grade doesn't define us! We are more than a GRADE, but we present a school of GREAT TALENT, GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT PARENTS & PARTNERSHIPS! Booker starts with "B" and that is the letter grade we will be to show our True PERFORMANCE level!

Keisha Womack

Proud Principal, Booker Elementary

September is National #AttendanceAwarenessMonth! Being present on time and ready to learn builds strong routines that are the foundation for student success. Missing two days a month totals 10% of the school year, which is considered chronic absenteeism. Consistent attendance: Boosts academic performance and grade-level proficiency. Let's make every day count!

• September is National #AttendanceAwarenessMonth! Being present on time and ready to learn builds strong routines that are the foundation for student success. Missing two days a month totals 10% of the school year, which is considered chronic absenteeism. Consistent attendance: Boosts academic performance and grade-level proficiency. Let's make every day count!

• ¡Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de Concienciación sobre la Asistencia! Llegar a tiempo y estar listo para aprender crea rutinas sólidas que son la base del éxito de los estudiantes. Faltar dos días al mes supone un 10 % del año escolar, lo que se considera absentismo crónico. La asistencia constante: Mejora el rendimiento académico y el nivel de competencia. ¡Hagamos que cada día cuente!

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Parents, we want to remind you that all birthday celebrations are only 15 minutes long. To avoid long interruptions of instructional minutes, we must limit our celebrations, especially since we have a class size with sometimes 24 students. So, to help us out - we will only be accepting cupcakes and juices for birthday celebrations. No pizzas allowed. All cupcakes must be in sealed container with a label (with label) and juices must be boxed juices only. We would love to have additional treats such as pizza, but sadly we cannot afford to lose the instructional time. Please drop all birthday cupcakes off before noon or send them with your child (if they are a car rider). We want to ensure that teachers are aware of any birhtday goodies to plan their instruction around the celebrations.

We are down to less tan 40 families needing to complete the Annual Updates! We will continue the calls to help get to 100%. We may also drop by to help you out this weekend! We want to ensure that all families are complying with district and state mandates. Remember, determining a campus' socioeconomic status is a part of our accountability rating system. So, this is extremely important for us to be at 100% completion!

IMMUNIZATIONS for the 2025-2026 deadline approaching: All immunizations must be updated by September 15, 2025. It is imperative that you provide a copy of any updated immunizations each year. Some of you have gotten emails from our lead nurse, Nurse Huon and we need you to please go and get the updated immunizations! We need 100% compliance with immunizations as well.

DAILY ATTENDANCE MATTERS - Come each day and arrive before 8 am! – Give yourself extra time to get through the car rider line! We have about 30-40 students absent a day! Only keep students home if they have a fever or a doctor's note excusing them! 90% attendance is a state mandate! School starts promptly at 8:05 am each day! Let's see if we can reach 100% of our scholars being on time this week!

Front Office Visits - Parents needing to visit the front office in the mornings and afternoons - Please enter the building through the main entrance for assistance; preferably without your child in the mornings. Children who are car riders should be dropped off first in the car rider line, then parents we ask that you park in the front visitor parking spots or the curb that is NOT THE FIRE LANE. Proceed to the entrance with your valid ID or passport and ring the doorbell. You will be required to go through the metal detectors before proceeding to the window for assistance.

Visitor Mandate: Valid ID or passport required for all visitors! You must have a valid ID to be buzzed in! Be Ready to show your ID for all transactions and requests, upon entering the building.

Show respect for all stakeholders; our school, staff, and students! Be kind and respectful in your interactions with our staff members, teachers, and administrators. We want to ensure a positive environment for all and ensure the safety and security for all stakeholders. Please refrain from using profanity, disrespectful or threatening language/behaviors when interacting with our staff. Please be mindful that all clothing must be appropriate and free from inappropriate language/designs or revealing in nature.

Keep your contact information updated! If order for you to stay updated with the latest and most accurate school related information, please make sure you update your email address and phone number if you change them. Also, we need every parent to please sign up for DOJO to receive messages from your classroom teacher!

Let's keep up the great partnership and ensure we hold the highest standards for each other and our scholars! Together, we can achieve GREAT things!

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.

Reminder: Clear or Mesh Backpacks Only
For the 2025–2026 school year, only clear or mesh backpacks are allowed on campus. This safety policy will continue for the new school year. Please make sure your child comes to school with a clear or mesh backpack.

Recordatorio: solo mochilas transparentes o de malla

Para el año escolar 2025-2026, solo se permiten mochilas transparentes o de malla en el campus. Esta política de seguridad continuará para el nuevo año escolar. Asegúrese de que su hijo venga a la escuela con una mochila transparente o de malla.

Pants

• Khaki, navy blue or blue jeans (denim)
• Fitted at the waist • Belted (if pants have loops)
• No oversized or baggy clothing

Jumpers, Skirts, Skorts or Shorts

• Khaki, navy blue or blue jeans (denim)
• Shorts should approach the knee
• Belted (if pants have loops)
• Jumpers should be solid, no appliqués or designs

Shirts/Blouses

• Solid red, white or navy blue, baby blue, or royal blue ONLY
• Long or short sleeves
• With or without collars
• School spirit shirt
• Shirts must be tucked in (unless it has a band like a sweatshirt)

Cold Weather Attire

• Sweatshirts, turtlenecks must be red, white or blue. Jackets can be any
color but must not be worn inside the building.
• No sweatpants, no wind suits

El uniforme consiste de lo siguiente:

Pantalones

• kaki, azul marino o de mezclilla azul
• entallados a la cintura
• cinto
• ropa que no sea demasiado grande u holgada

Jumpers, Faldas, Falda Pantalón o Shorts

• kaki, azul marino o de mezclilla azul
• los shorts deberán ser a la rodilla
• cintos
• Los Jumpers deberán ser de color sólido, sin estampados o dibujos

Camisetas / Blusas

• colores sólidos/lisos rojo, blanco o azul
• manga corta o larga
• con o sin cuello
• camisetas con el emblema de Booker
• las camisas deberán estar fajadas (a menos que tengan una banda como las sudaderas)

Vestuario para el Tiempo de Frio

• sudaderas, camisas de cuello alto (de tortuga) en colores sólidos
rojo, blanco o azul. Las chamarras son permitidas en cualquier color
pero no podran ser usadas adentro de la escuela.
• no se aceptaran pantalones de correr o rompevientos

As we prepare for a successful school year, all families are required to complete the Annual Student Update online. This update ensures we have the most current contact, emergency, and medical information for your child.

Please complete the Annual Update as soon as possible by following these steps:

1. Visit the https://www.springisd.org/page/returning-students-annual-update

2. Log in using your parent portal account.

3. Select Annual Student Update for the 2025–2026 school year.

4. Review and update your child’s information.

5. Submit the form.

If you need assistance with your account or completing the process, please contact our front office at 281-891-8750 or stop by during office hours for support.

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.

Parents or guardians will be required to stand in front of an exterior camera and present valid identification, such as a driver’s license, before they are granted access to the building. This camera is positioned outside, near the main entrance, and no one will be permitted inside until their identity has been verified by the front office staff. To further enhance security, adults are asked to close the door immediately upon entering and ensure no one follows them in and must proceed through the metal detectors. Tardiness not only impacts learning but can also interfere with the seamless implementation of these protocols.

Let’s work together to ensure everyone's safety and that every student is present, on time, and ready to learn each day!

• Good Reason Houston, a partner with Spring ISD, is launching a citywide Pre-K Family Survey to better understand what families want and need when it comes to early learning. The survey is designed to capture family perspectives on access, awareness, and experience with Pre-K.

Thank you in advance for amplifying this important effort. Together, we can ensure more Houston families are aware of and connected to high-quality Pre-K opportunities. Take the survey HERE: bit.ly/prekhouston_digital

• Academic Family Guides (English)

• Graphic EN (PDF links are functional)

• Academic Family Guides (Español)

• Graphic SP

• 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!

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

• Your 2022 Bond Money at Work: Stay informed about the latest Bond project updates at our campus! These improvements not only enhance learning spaces and resources for our students but also promote energy efficiency and long-term cost savings. Thank you for your continued support!

Click here for High-Priority Maintenance Projects at our campus.

Click here for General Bond Updates.

• Your 2022 Bond Money at Work: Thanks to the 2022 Bond, Booker has recevied bullet proof windows and transaction trays installed and upgrades to our camera and WiFi system. This will allow us better safety and security and technology to help serve our staff and scholars. Next up, will be our fencing around the school premises and our new marquee! Coming soon! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue enhancing our campus. #BondUpdates