Rattler Community,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with quality time with family and friends. Our hearts go out to any family in our community that may be going through trying times during the Holidays. As always, we are here to serve our community. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help your family and our students. Our Counselors, Parent Engagement Liaison, Social Worker and administration is readily available to support our community.
This upcoming week, we continue with Rattler Round-up (tutoring) starting this Tuesday and it will run through Thursday, December 7th. We also want to wish our K/1st grade in VASSP Soccer Semi-Finals. We encourage all Rattlers that are invited to participate to attend. In our newsletter this week you will find the following:
- Lexia Recognitions
- Holiday Presentation
- Information on Holiday Parties.
- Chocolate Fundraiser Prizes.
Respectfully,
Cristina Sanchez-Chavira
Proud Principal of Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary
School Office Number: 915-937-7102
Email: cchavi@sisd.net
TWITTER: DSShook_ES
#RelentlessRattlers
“We will be relentless in our pursuit for perfection. We won’t ever be perfect – but in the process, we will achieve greatness.” — Vince Lombardi
Shook Family Posada Dance
It’s time to kick off the holiday season with a family dance. Similar to a father/daughter or mother/son dance, we recognize our community wants to hold similar events but include the whole family to ensure inclusivity. All members are invited to attend including siblings, grandparents, and anyone else who wants to join! DJ Mario will be joining us as we dance the night away. There will also be a photo booth and concessions which can be bought with cash.
Tickets are $5 per person for anyone over 2 years old. Flyers will be sent home to purchase tickets or parents can visit the front office beginning Tuesday-Thursday from 8 am to 3 pm.
All Students must be accompanied by an adult.
All students who attend will earn a week of free dress.
Holiday Performances
We are excited to announce the return of our in-person Christmas programs here at the Ranch! Attached you will find the schedule by grade level. These programs will be held in the Shook cafeteria during the school day. Students will perform on stage and then return to class. No ticket is required to attend. If your child cannot perform due to religious reasons, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Teachers will share with parents the desired dress or theme for their performance.
Share the Warmth Donation Drive
We are a very fortunate community and I want to thank our Faculty and Staff as well as our community for all of your support as we reach out and help the less fortunate.
Next week we will be holding our annual Share the Warmth Donation Week. (12/4-12/8) The holidays are a wonderful time to give back to others within our community who are in need. All donated items will be distributed to families in need within our campus as well as different organizations within our community. Students can bring items in with them when arriving to campus or parents can drop them off in the front office. We will have large donation boxes for the different items placed within our foyer for collection which our staff members will assist with ensuring the items get placed in.
Last year we were able to provide items to local families and organizations in need as well as an rescue animal shelter. Thank you for your support.
Fall Interim Assessments for 3rd-5th grade
Any student who missed their interim tests before break will be making up assessment this upcoming week. Students will be testing in a small group. These assessments are state mandated and provide valuable information allowing our educators to evaluate the student’s progress and determine any learning gaps that need to be addressed prior to our end of year summative STAAR assessment.
Data is already available for students that took their assessment prior to the Thanksgiving break. You can log into your child's Texas Assessment Portal or talk to your child's teacher.
Link for Parents Texas Assessment
Holiday Glow Dance during School Hours
As a token of appreciation to all of our Rattlers and our community, we will be having an Appreciation Dance for students to celebrate all of our accomplishments during the 1st semester.
Students can bring lights and glow items or can purchase items at the dance for $1-$3. In order to be able to attend this dance, students must meet the following criteria.
Clear all outstanding balances tin the following areas.
1.Chocolate Balances from Fall Fundraiser
2. Negative Cafeteria Balance of $20 or more
3. Outstanding Library Book Fees
4. Outstanding Technology Charges
Any of these charges are impacting the campus and we want to thank all students and parents that are in good standing.
A flyer and multiple Classdojo message were sent prior to the Thanksgiving break to notify parents of all outstanding balances. These balances must be taken care of by Tuesday, December 12.
ATTENDANCE Data for Week of Nov. 17th and ATTENDANCE PRIZES
We want to thank our community for making sure every day counts. During our last Coffee with the Principal, we shared important Attendance Information and how low attendance can impact the progress of a whole classroom. We would like to congratulate the grade levels and classes that have continued to have great attendance each week. Please continue to make every day count. You will find below our grade level averages for the week and the top classes. We are also excited to announce our weekly prizes that will be drawn from a list of students with perfect attendance.
Grade Level Attendance Data for the week of Nov. 17th
PK 93.89% to 95.87% (Way to go PK)
Kinder 95.16% to 93.21%
First 95.96% to 96.10% (Way to go 1st)
Second 94.59% to 96.06% (Way to go 2nd)
Third 95.04% to 95.54% (Way to go 3rd grade)
Fourth 95.11% to 98.07% (Outstanding 4th grade)
Fifth 95.71% to 96.36% (Way to go 5th)
BIG SHOUT-OUT TO OUR TOP CLASSES over 97% for the week of Nov. 6th
Making sure students are learning everyday.
Classes with 100% Attendance
DL Academy 5th: Mrs. Rodriguez
Classes over 97% attendance
4th grade: Ms. Franco, 99.09%
DL 1st grade: Mrs. Vasques Solis 99.09%
4th grade: Mr. Martinez 99.05%
DL 4th grade Mrs. Bustamante 98.67%
DL 4th grade: Mr. Romero 98.67%
3rd grade: Mrs. Baeza 98.18%
4th grade: Mrs. Canales 98.18%
2nd Grade: Mrs. Dymond 98.18%
3rd Grade: Mrs. Quinn 98.18%
4th Grade: Mr. Profeta 98.18%
1st Grade: Mrs. Hernandez 98.00%
DL 2nd Grade: Mrs. Martinez 98.00%
2nd Grade: Mrs. Cortez 97.89%
5th grade: Mrs. Pickett 97.60%
DL Kinder: Mrs. Cedillo 97.27%
PK: Mrs. Delgado, Angelina 97.27%
4th grade: Mrs. Mahieu 97.27%
2nd grade: Mrs. Castro 97.14%
Attendance Prizes for the month of December
We are excited to announce the kick-off of the following attendance initiatives for the month of December.
1. Top classes in each grade level will receive a PIZZA Party on December 14th.
2. Students with perfect attendance will be entered in a weekly drawing for a chance to win the following.
- PK/Kinder: Android 13 7-inch Tablet for Kids
- First/Second: Digital Camera for Kids
- Third/Fourth: LED Indoor 3D Flip Quadcopter Drone
- Fifth Grade: Full HD 1080 Portable Mini Projector with Wifi/Bluetooth
Prizes will be drawn every Monday for the previous week LIVE during morning announcements.
*Exception: For the last week drawing will be done by 11:00am after attendance is posted. Make every day count for a chance to WIN!
Traffic Flow to support a smooth drop-off/pick-up
Crossing Paseo del Suerte
Traffic
Student Safety and Community Safety is our priority. It takes a second for an accident to occur and for this reason, we need to make sure that we have a clear mind and are not rushed when we approach our campus.
General
- Remember to be courteous to all drivers.
- Please refrain from honking or cutting drivers off. We need to always be courteous to each other. We are part of the same community.
- We understand that we do not have enough parking for all parents. All schools struggle with parking. Please be aware of where you are driving and who is around you.
- Always use crosswalks or approach administration or support personnel to cross you. We are our children's roll models. Would you like your child to think it is safe to cross anywhere down a street?
Car Drop-Off Etiquette
Car drop-off must be used by students that are independent enough to exit their vehicles with their backpacks on. Support your parent community by doing the following.
- Always remain in your vehicle. *If you need to exit your vehicle to help your child, then your option should be to park and walk your child.
- Always park at the top of the lane, first sign. Please do not stop at the door walkway. This limits the number of kids that can exit the vehicle.
- Make sure students are ready to exit the vehicle. If your child requires much assistance from you, please park as you are encouraged to not exit your vehicle.
Car-pick-up Etiquette
- Always display on your DASHBOARD your YELLOW car sign. If you do not have a car sign, please park to pick up your child.
- Do not exit your vehicle. Always remain in your vehicle. We will bring your child to you.
- Never park in our pick-up area
- Do not utilize the exterior or 2nd lane to have kids run to you OR pass the vehicles before you.
In the event you feel a driver or parent is impacting student, please do not engage. Notify administration. We will do the following.
- The administration will contact the parent and advise them of proper procedures
- Second or severe offense: Vehicle information will be given to police services.
Thank you, Rattler Community, for your support. Let us make sure we keep our Rattlers safe.
HB114 Update
Effective on Sept.1st, 2023 it is now in law that a student may be either removed from class and placed in a disciplinary alternative education program, or expelled from a school for the possession, use, or delivery of marihuana or e-cigarettes on or near a public school property or at certain school events. You will notice posters posted around our campus. Please make sure you talk to children and make sure you secure any personal vaping items so that students do have access to them.
Campus and Student Threats are no Joke
Please take the time to talk to your children regarding the consequences that can come from making threats to an individual or campus or through social media. Socorro ISD and Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary, take all campus or student threats very seriously. Incidents that involve students making threats to other students, adults, and/or the school will be handled using the SISD Student Code of Conduct and if necessary may lead to an investigation by our campus SRO.
Please talk to your child about the consequences that come with making threats to others. We appreciate your support.
Arriving on time
Systems are working and this week we will begin to work on arriving on time. Students' tardiness will go into effect soon. Note the following
- Doors and Gates will open at 7:00 am
- First Bell will ring at 7:30 am
- MUSIC will play over the intercom at 7:40 for the last 5 minutes before the tardy bell.
- Tardy Bell will ring at 7:45
- Breakfast in the classroom will be served from 7:30-7:45 am
- Instruction will start promptly at 7:45
Thank you, parents, for not blocking our walkways and stopping at the endpoints. This helps us have a visual of the students coming in and support any students that need guidance.
Contact us for more information
Email: cchavi@sisd.net
Website: https://www.sisd.net/site/default.aspx?domainid=4099
Location: 13777 Paseo Del Este, El Paso, TX, USA
Phone: 9159377100
Twitter: @DSShook_ES