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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, 

As we begin the month of November, I would like to start with a heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for Family Conferences. Taking the time to meet with your child’s teacher and discuss their progress plays an essential role in their success. Your partnership helps us ensure that every student continues to grow both academically and personally—thank you for making that commitment to your child’s learning. 

We also have several exciting events coming up this month that highlight the spirit of community and giving at Southeast: 

• November 14 – Fall Festival (hosted by our Family Association): This event is a great way to bring families together in celebration. Your participation helps strengthen our school community and supports student programs throughout the year. 

• November 20 – Turkey Trot (hosted by our Core Enrichment Team): Students can join the fun by bringing a canned good donation as their “ticket” to participate. All donations will go directly toward supporting families in need from our Southeast community this holiday season. 

• November 21 – Thanksgiving Luncheons: We are excited to welcome families to campus for this special event. More details will be shared soon so you can plan ahead and join us in celebration. 

November is always a busy but joyful month, and we are so grateful for the continued support you provide to your children and to our teachers. Your engagement allows us to keep our focus on what matters most—providing an excellent education for every student. 

Thank you for being an essential part of the Southeast family 

With gratitude, 
Mr. Jorge Rodriguez 
Principal, Southeast Elementary 

 

 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.

 

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 : 713.967.9837.
• Student Support Counselor- Fiama Villagrana-Ocasio 713.924.5368
• Executive Assistant - Suyapa Gomez: 713.967.8851

 

 Important Food Resources & Emergency Support for Families

Dear Families,

We want to make sure you know about important local food resources available this month in case you or someone you know needs assistance.

🍎 Emergency Food Supply

If your SNAP benefits have been interrupted or you are a federal employee not receiving paychecks, you can receive emergency food.

• Registration Required: Houston Food Bank – Special Distributions
• Dates: November 1 – November 29
• Locations: NRG Stadium, Bethel Heavenly Hands, Catholic Charities (Richmond)
• Phone: 877-541-7905

🥫 Local Food Resources

Multicultural Center
📍 951 Tristar Drive, Webster, TX 77598
📞 210-617-3008
🕐 Sundays 1–3 PM | Walk-ins & Drive-through | TEFAP Program

BakerRipley Pasadena
📍 720 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77504
📞 713-944-9186
🗓 Food Fair: 1st Tuesday, 8–11 AM
💬 SNAP/Medicaid Assistance: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM

💡 Other services: Senior boxes, ESL & GED classes, youth/adult programs, and more

La Tiendita – Tejano Center (Fairmont Campus)
📍 1062 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
📞 832-476-9739
🕗 Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM (Appointment only)

Bible Way Fellowship Baptist Church
📍 9022 Frey Rd, Houston, TX 77034
📞 281-501-9894
✅ Walk-ins, Drive-through, Home Delivery
🕐 Hours:

• Tues: 5–6:30 AM (Walk-ins) | 6:30–8 AM (Drive-through)
• Thurs: 5–6:30 AM (Walk-ins)
• Sat: 3rd week, 6:30–9:30 AM (Drive-through)

If you have any questions or need help connecting to resources, please reach out to Ms. Fiama Ocasio, Southeast Elementary School Counselor at 📧 fv02@yesprep.org or 📞 713-924-5368.

💙 We’re here to support our Sparks families!

 

 

Introduction from SSC

Hello Spark families!

My name is Ms. Ocasio, and I am the Student Support Counselor at Southeast Elementary. My role is to support students in their socioemotional development and connect families and students to resources when needed. 
 

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 SAF. To communicate any support needs you may have, please use the QR code below or clicking here. I will follow up with you to determine the best way to meet your needs. 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 (food insecurity, clothing, shelter)

• Student relationship concerns 

• Concerns about harassment, race, or equity 
   

🏃‍♂️ Turkey Trot – November 20 during Core Enrichment 🦃

The Core Enrichment Team is excited to host our annual Turkey Trot, supporting our community through a canned food drive!

Students can participate by donating a minimum of three canned or dry goods as their “entry fee” for a chance to chase and catch the Turkey!

If your child is unable to make a donation but would still like to join in the fun, they may write a Thanksgiving note for the seniors at North Pasadena Community Outreach.

All donations will benefit the Joyful Hearts Senior Program at North Pasadena Community Outreach, helping to create Thanksgiving meals for local seniors.

 

🍂 Save the Date: Fall Festival Fundraiser– November 14, 2025 | 4:30–6:00 p.m. 🍁

Sparks families, save the date ! We’re joining forces with our Family Association to host this year’s Fall Festival, a special fundraising event supporting our school and grade-level initiatives.

Enjoy an evening of pony rides, concessions, and fun fall activities for the whole family — all while helping raise funds that directly benefit our students! 🎠🎃

💵 Please note: Cash only will be accepted at all booths and activities.

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our Sparks families and community! 🍁✨

 

Save the Date: Fall Family Lunch – November 21 🍂

We’re excited to invite all Sparks to enjoy a special Fall Family Lunch with their loved ones! On this day, each Spark can share lunch with up to two guests.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we’ll be adjusting our regular schedules for the day.
Specific lunch times by grade level and event details will be shared closer to the event date.

We can’t wait to celebrate this meaningful tradition with our Sparks and their families! 💛

 

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 ParentSquare. Volunteers will need to register using a form shared through the volunteer channel in ParentSquare.

 

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 Fall Festival, 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

 

 

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