The Booker Bulletin

Nov. 10 - No Place for Hate - Anti-Bullying Awareness Week - Make a pledge to say no to bullying!

School of Choice Showcase Night - Dekaney High School - 6pm all 5th and 8th grade students

Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day - WEAR RED, WHITE, & BLUE TO HONOR OUR VETERANS!

BOOTS THE GROUND... WEAR YOUR BOOTS TO HONOR OUR TROOPS!!

Nov. 12 - School of Choice Applications Open

Anti-Bullying Awareness Week - or wear Booker T-shirts to show how we team up against bullies!

Nov. 15 - Prince and Princess Day - Spring High School 9th Grade Center (see flyer below)

Nov 21 - Family Feast Day - Come FELLOWSHIP WITH FRIENDS & FAMILIES

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Nov. 10 -14 - No Place for Hate - Anti-Bullying Week/GT PhASE II testing

Nov 17 - 21 - Fall Book Fair

Nov 24 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break

Dear Booker Families,

💙🐾 Booker Bengals — Every Day Counts! 🐾💙

We officially have 10 school days and a Thanksgiving Break before our Middle of the Year (MOY) Testing begins!
Thank you for your continued grace, focus, and commitment — you are truly walking alongside us as we work to Get Booker Better, Faster!

📚 Every Day. Every Minute. Every Lesson.

Parents, we need your help!
We are seeing an increase in early pick-ups, and students are losing valuable instructional time. Some scholars are even missing entire content blocks such as math or reading.

👉 Think about it this way:
If a child is picked up every day at 2:00 p.m., and that’s the last hour of math class, then by the end of one week, they’ve missed 7 full hours of math instruction! That’s nearly a full day of learning lost each week!

Please help us by:
✅ Avoiding early pick-ups unless absolutely necessary.
✅ Notifying the teacher in advance if an early check-out is needed.
✅ Bringing a doctor’s note when applicable.

We will be reviewing all absences, tardies, and early pick-ups carefully.
Parents of transfer students, please note: excessive absences, tardies, early dismissals, or discipline concerns can result in a revoked transfer agreement per district policy.

🏫 Every Scholar. Every Opportunity.

Every minute in class matters. Every lesson, every homework assignment, every skill practiced at home, and every conversation about goals and growth makes a difference.

Let’s give our Bengals one final push before MOY testing — reminding them why school matters, why effort counts, and how every day brings them closer to success.

Together, we are ensuring that every scholar at Booker Elementary gets the instructional minutes, support, and encouragement they need to achieve excellence.

💙🐾 All scholars have a right to learn and achieve — and it truly takes a village to make it happen! 🐾💙ur partnership now more than ever:

✅ Check grades weekly
✅ Review reading logs & homework
✅ Use Amira, i-Ready, Amplify & TEA practice tools
✅ Ask your child, “What did you learn today? Show me!”

Together, we are preparing our students to shine — and prove that Booker is on the move; Turnaround in Action!

Mrs. Keisha Womack
Proud Principal, Booker Elementary School

“Striving for Excellence in Culture, Academics, and Results — Every Day!”

#FutureReady #TurnaroundInAction #BengalPride

• Spring ISD 5th and 8th Grade Parents/Guardians: The Schools of Choice application opens Wednesday, Nov 12, at 8:30 a.m. at springisd.org/choice. Check your email for details. Apply to multiple programs with one form by the deadline on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

• Padres/tutores de estudiantes de 5.º y 8.º grado de Spring ISD: La solicitud para las Escuelas de Elección se abre el miércoles 12 de noviembre a las 8:30 a. m. en springisd.org/choice. Consulte su correo electrónico para obtener más detalles. Solicite varios programas con un solo formulario antes de la fecha límite del viernes 9 de enero de 2026.

🏆 STUDENT CHALLENGE: SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW!

🎤 Hey Booker Bengals!

This is Principal Womack, and I have a BIG challenge for you!

MOY is coming — and this is your moment to show what you know and hit your goals!

🔥 If you meet your MOY goal, you will earn a
FWINTER WONDERLAND WILL BE DECEMBER 11th.

MUST BE AT SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE - 100% ATTENDANCE FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 1- 5!

Fun • Games • Snow Magic • Surprises! ❄️🎉

🌟 If you EXCEED your End-of-Year goal, you will earn…
🚀 A field trip to BIG AIR! 🎢💥

You earn it.
You own it.
You show it.

At Booker, we get Better, Faster — one Bengal at a time!
Let’s go, champions — you got this! 💙🐾💪

🏠 Family Challenge of the Week

Strong students practice at home, too!

This week, help your child:

📝Review their student goals. Reach out to the teacher to get your child's BOY scores if you've misplaced them and their STAAR scores if they are 4th and 5th graders.)
📚 Read and discuss a book daily and ask them questions!
🧠 Make your child use complete sentences when speaking and writing!
🙏 Share what they're thankful for as we get closer to our Thanksgiving break!

Small routines build big academic wins.

As we move through our 28-day countdown to mid-year testing, I want to take a moment to talk about mindset—specifically, the Mindset of Mastery.

💭 Mastery Over Mediocre

At Booker, “good enough” is no longer good enough. Our scholars deserve a learning experience built on excellence, not excuses.

We are challenging every student to aim higher:

• Not just approaching grade-level expectations, but MEETING and MASTERING THEM!

• Not settling for “almost there,” but pushing for “I got it!”

• Not comparing themselves to others, but striving to beat their own best.

📖 A Mastery Mindset Starts at Home

You can help by reinforcing high expectations every day:

• Read with your child and ask comprehension questions.

• Review math facts daily—addition, subtraction, multiplication.

• Encourage your child to speak in full sentences and explain their thinking.

• Set boundaries around screen time and make time for meaningful conversations.

Ask your child:

“What did you master today?”
“What skill are you still working on?”

These questions help students think critically and stay goal-oriented.

💪 We Can and We Will

Turning around a campus isn’t just about changing numbers—it’s about changing mindsets.
When students, teachers, and families all believe that mastery is possible for every scholar, the results will follow.

In accordance with Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), parents now have the option to opt out of allowing their child to be seen in the school clinic during the school day.

Please note that if you choose to opt out:

• Your child may only be seen in the clinic for emergency situations.

• Regular or non-emergency visits to the nurse (such as headaches, stomachaches, minor scrapes, or other routine concerns) will not be allowed.

• You will be contacted to pick up your child for non-emergency situations.

• screenings like eyesight, hearing, and scoliosis can not be performed.

We urge you to carefully consider this decision, as opting out significantly limits our ability to support your child’s health needs during the school day.

To ensure your child can receive full care in the clinic, please complete the consent form at the link below: SB 12 Health Consent Form

If you have any questions before making this decision, please contact our school nurse:
Mrs. Hughes, RN
Phone: 281-891-8757

Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for working with us to keep all Razorbacks safe and healthy.

If you have already completed the form, we thank you for your prompt attention.

• 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

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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

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD: Spring ISD Showcase- Saturday, Oct. 25

• Join us for the Spring ISD Showcase on Saturday, October 25, from 9 AM–12 PM at Dekaney High School! Come connect with your community, explore what Spring ISD has to offer, and see why there’s no place like home at Spring ISD. You won’t want to miss it! #SpringISDShowcase

• ¡Únete a nosotros para el Spring ISD Showcase el sábado 25 de octubre, de 9 a. m. a 12 p. m. en Dekaney High School! Ven a conectarte con tu comunidad, descubre todo lo que Spring ISD tiene para ofrecer y comprueba por qué no hay lugar como el hogar en Spring ISD. ¡No te lo querrás perder! #SpringISDShowcase

• 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