Click on the image above to download the PDF of the calendar in English and Spanish. Physical copies will be sent home in your student's Homework folder. Extra copies are available at the front office. 

 

 

Dear Southeast Families,

I want to begin by thanking you for your incredible patience and support during dismissal these past weeks. Each day our system is getting smoother and more efficient, and your cooperation has made a huge difference in helping us ensure every student gets home safely.

A quick reminder: Monday is Labor Day, and there will be no school. I hope you and your families enjoy a wonderful three-day weekend together.

Above you will find the September calendar, which includes several important school events. We strongly encourage families to take part in these moments—your participation helps build the strong sense of community that makes Southeast such a special place for our students.

We are especially excited to welcome our grandparents on September 5 for a special lunch. Later in the month, we will host our Open House, and on September 18 we will hold our very first Coffee with the Principal. I am looking forward to this opportunity to connect with you in person, hear your feedback on how the school year is going, and work together to continue improving your family’s experience at Southeast.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and commitment to our school community. Together, we make Southeast a place where every student can thrive.

Warmly,
 Jorge Rodriguez

Principal YES Prep Southeast Elementary 

 

Leadership Team

• Principal- Jorge Rodriguez : 713.924.5489
• Director of Campus Operations -Wendy Rangel: 713.967.9030
• Assistant Principal- Krestel Tomei: 713.967.8837
• Assistant Principal- Ana Gonzalez 713.924.5381
• Dean of Instruction- Rosario Martinez 713.842.5651
• Dean of Instruction - Christian Diaz Muniz : 713.924.0698
• Special Education Manager- Ann-Marie Gore : 713.967.78.37
• Student Support Counselor- Amelia Ruiz Diaz : 713.924.5523
• Executive Assistant - Suyapa Gomez: 713.967.8851

 

 

 Front Office Hours

Yes Prep Southeast Elementary Front Office is open to families from 7:30 am to 3:00 PM and our phone lines are open from 7am to 3 PM for regular business needs.

 

HB1481: Personal Device Policy

To help create a focused learning environment, YES Prep will follow a new state law starting in the 2025–2026 school year that bans usage of personal communication devices during the school day.

 

This includes: 

• Cell phones, smartphones, flip phones 

• Smartwatches, fitness trackers 

• Tablets, personal laptops, gaming devices 

• Pagers, two-way radios, earbuds/headphones 

 

What is HB1481? 

Texas House Bill 1481, signed into law on June 20, 2025, requires all public and charter schools in Texas to ban students from using personal devices during the school day. 

Elementary Disciplinary Actions
Offense	Action
1st Offense	Student is given a verbal warning to store the device in the student’s backpack or designated location assigned by YES Prep staff member.
2nd Offense	The student’s device is confiscated and will be turned into the front office and stored in a locked and secure location with a campus leader   A school leader will notify the parents or guardian, who can come to the school to pick it up. If the parent can’t come, they can send someone they trust to pick up the device.
3rd Offense	A behavior incident report will be filled out and the student will be assigned lunch detention by a campus leader. A parent/guardian conference will be required. The student may also lose the privilege to bring the device to school.
Continued Repeated Offenses	Further disciplinary action aligned with the Student Code of Conduct will be taken including in-school and up to out-of-school suspension.

 

Elementary Confiscation Practices 

In the Classroom or Common Areas: 

Staff Sees Device 
A teacher or staff member sees a student using, showing, or making noise with a personal device. 

•  First Time 

The student is calmly asked to turn the device off (or on airplane mode) and put it away in their backpack. 

• Second Time 

The student is asked to hand over the device to the teacher or administrator. It is taken to the front office and safely stored in a locked and secure location by a campus leader. 

• If Student Refuses 

Staff will not argue or escalate. A campus leader is called to support the situation. 

• Parent Notification 

If the device is confiscated, the parent/guardian will be contacted with instructions on how to pick it up from the front office. 

• Documentation 

The campus will log all device pickups by parents/guardians or approved adults. 

 

Student Assistance Forms

We know that you may have some needs that arise as a parent, or guardian. You can receive direct help by submitting a “Student Assistance Form” or, a SAF. To communicate any support needs you may have, please click on the SAF link on the district website or use the QR code below. The campus Student Support Counselor will follow up with you to determine the best way to get your need met. SAFs can be submitted for:

Urgent family concerns

Family or student supplies or resources needed for school (i.e., calculator, books, food)

Student social and emotional concerns

Student home or family concerns

Student relationship concerns

Concerns about harassment, race, or equity.

 

Grandparents Day Lunch

 

Dear Sparks Families,

As we previously shared , we’re excited to kick off the new school year with a special celebration for all grade levels: Grandparents Day Lunch!

📢 Grandparents Day Lunch
 📅 Friday, September 5, 2025

👨‍👩‍👧 Each student may invite up to 2 grandparents or grandparent figures to enjoy lunch together.

Here’s what you need to know:
 ✨ Check-In: All grandparents will check in through the cafeteria.
 📝 Express Sign-In: To speed up the process, please complete the form below by end of day Wednesday, September 3. If not completed, check-in will take place on-site before the event.

https://forms.office.com/r/ZuZHHF6UDn

🚫 No Early Sign-Outs: Students may not leave early after lunch.
 🥪 Outside Food: Outside food is permitted for this event.
 📸 Photo Opportunity: Our Family Association will host a photo fundraiser (cash only) during the event—don’t miss the chance to capture this special moment!

🍴 Modified Lunch Times:

• Pre-K: 10:10 – 10:40 AM
• 3rd Grade: 10:45 – 11:15 AM
• Kinder: 11:20 – 11:50 AM
• 1st Grade: 11:55 AM – 12:25 PM
• 2nd Grade: 12:30 – 1:00 PM
• 5th Grade: 1:00 – 1:30 PM
• 4th Grade: 1:30 – 2:00 PM

We can’t wait to celebrate our Sparks and their grandparents! 💙✨

 

Volunteering at SEE

We are excited to announce that our volunteer program is back this year! If you are interested in participating as a volunteer at SEE please follow the steps below. We understand everyone’s schedule differ and  have created many  exciting opportunities for you to be involved whether your availability is recurring , occasional or a one-time opportunity.

Please follow the steps below:

Step 1:

All volunteers must complete a background check in order to participate.

Raptor Volunteer Background Check

• English :https://bit.ly/3pz3pfb
• Español:https://bit.ly/3D6fwDv

Step 2:

Join our volunteer list by completing the form below.

https://forms.office.com/r/f7zma1QQKp

Step 3:

After completing the volunteer list, you will be added to the 25-26 Volunteers in ParentSquare. This will be our main channel of communication for volunteer requests.

 

 Ways to participate:

Daily /Weekly Opportunities

Volunteers in this category can support in creating instructional materials such as making copies, laminating, cutting, creating folders, flash card, etc.  They will not be able to volunteer inside classrooms.

Recurring volunteer opportunities will be shared in the Volunteer ParentSquare group by our Executive Assistant- Mrs. Suyapa Gomez . She will oversee recurring and campus events volunteers.

 

 Campus hosted special events

• What is considered a campus special event?

Any volunteer opportunity that is not front office help. Such as family engagement nights for example Hispanic Heritage Night, Black Brilliance Night, STAAR culture day,etc.

• How to register for special events?

The executive assistant will promote the events via family notes , social media and thru class dojo. Volunteers will need to register using a form shared through the volunteer channel in class dojo and in family notes.

 

Family Association hosted special events

• What is considered a family association special event?

Our family association will host some special events throughout the year, such as Trunk or Treat, which will be discussed and promoted during monthly Family association meetings.

•  How to register for family association events?

The family association representative (FAR) will be responsible for contacting & scheduling the volunteers for these events and will report to Principal’s EA.

 

 

Student Meals

Students require nutritious meals to learn and become productive adults. The Child Nutrition Department offers quality, nutritious meals daily. Click on the button below to view this week's menu. 

Weekly Menu

Menu subject to change due to the supply chain. Substitutions may occur daily for items on the menu

 

 

Complete Your Student’s Lunch Application

Maria Alvarado, Child Nutrition Executive Assistant

 

YES Prep is proud to provide FREE breakfast and lunch for all students every day. To continue offering free meals, families at White Oak Elementary and Brays Oaks Elementary must complete a household lunch application for the 2025–2026 school year.

 How to Apply:

• Online: Submit your application through SchoolCafé - YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• Hard Copy: Request a paper application at your campus front desk or download it here: LunchApplication.pdf,complete it and return it.

Thank you for completing your application as soon as possible. For any questions, please contact: ChildNutrition@yesprep.org.

 

 

Core Values 

Campus values drive what communities believe, how they behave, and how they interact with one another. At YES Prep Elementary campuses, all staff and students live by the SPARKS values.

Quarter 1: Safe

Quarter 2: Kind and Passionate

Quarter 3: Achiever and Relentless

Quarter 4: Self-Aware