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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,

Thank you for your continued support! It was wonderful to see so many of our families join us for our Perfect Attendance Lunch on Friday. Celebrating strong attendance together reminds our students that showing up every day truly matters—and that when school and families partner, success follows.

We also had a fantastic time during our Book Character Parade! Our students’ creativity and joy lit up the campus. A special thank-you goes to all the families who supported our Halloween picture fundraiser—your participation helps us continue to create memorable experiences for our students.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce that Picture Day is coming to SEE! This is something many families have requested, and we’re happy to share that for the first time, we’ll have a professional photography company providing portrait services for our students. Please remember that all students should come dressed in their blue polo uniform for Picture Day. You can find more details and ordering information in this communication.

Thank you again for being such an essential part of our Southeast community. I look forward to continuing to work together to make this school year a great one for our students and families.

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 
   

📸 Picture Day is November 4, 2025! Take advantage of the special sale before it ends!

Good morning Southeast Families!

📸 Reminder: Picture Day will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025!


This year, we’re proud to be partnering with Higgins Photography for student portraits.

✨ These individual photos will be featured in our 2025–2026 yearbook, and families can purchase portraits through one of Higgins Photography’s special package deals.Don’t miss out—take advantage of the sale before it ends!

📌 All picture purchases will be made directly through Higgins Photography, not through YES Prep.
👉 Click on the photo below or [here] to place your order!
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🔮 Looking ahead: class photos will be taken in January, on the same day as our make-up picture day. We’ll share more details about class photo day as it gets closer.

 

Teacher Feedback Survey (PK-2)- We need your voice! 🎤✨ survey closes Nov. 7th!

 

Hi YES Prep Southeast Elementary Families!
Recently you received an email inviting you to complete the Teacher Feedback Survey. By sharing your thoughts about your child’s teachers, you help us strengthen the partnership between home and school and ensure every student receives the best learning experience possible. 💙

👉 Check your inbox for an email titled: “YES Prep Teacher Feedback Survey Due 11/7.”
Click your personalized link and complete the survey today — it only takes a few minutes and makes a big impact! You must have your Student ID to access the survey. You can find your Student ID by logging into Skyward and clicking on your student profile. You may also access the survey by scanning the QR code or clicking on the image above.

📩 Families with more than one student in PK–2nd grade will receive a separate email and survey for each child, so please complete one for each student.
Students in grades 3–5 will complete their Teacher Feedback Survey during class.

Thank you for being our partners in helping every student thrive! 🌟

 

Family Conferences – Friday, November 7, 2025 (No school for Students)

We’re excited to invite families to our Fall Family Conference Day at YES Prep elementary schools on Friday, November 7, from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM!

📢 Important:
Teachers will contact you directly for required conferences by 11/3/25.
If you do not hear from your sparks' teacher and would like to schedule a conference, please reach out to them directly.

💬 Why attend:

• 👩‍🏫 Talk with your child’s teacher about their strengths and areas for growth.

• 🏠 Learn how you can support your child’s learning at home.

• 📚 Review academic progress and social-emotional development.

• 🤝 Work together to solve challenges and help your child succeed.

📝 Helpful tips:

• ❓Prepare questions or topics to discuss with the teacher.

• 👧 Your child is welcome to join but does not need to attend.

• 💻 Check your child’s grades in Skyward before the meeting.

❤️ A strong partnership between home and school helps every child thrive!

 

🍂 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