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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 and for joining us during our First Quarter SPARK Awards! It was truly amazing to see so many of you celebrating our students’ accomplishments. Your presence and encouragement make these moments even more special for our children. 

Next week will be a busy and exciting one at Southeast Elementary as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Each day will include a fun theme and activity focused on making healthy, positive choices and developing anti-bullying awareness. Please take a moment to review the calendar attached to this message for the daily dress-up themes. Student participation is optional; however, students who do not participate should come to school in their regular uniform. 

Friday will be an especially festive day! Students will take part in our Book Character Parade, we’ll celebrate our Perfect Attendance Day during lunch, and I’ll be taking Halloween pictures with students throughout the day. Please remember that for the parade, masks and toy weapons are not allowed. Families of students who qualify for the Perfect Attendance Lunch will receive an invitation, and for Halloween pictures, please ensure your child brings their permission slip and payment to school before Friday 10/31 (on that day is also ok). 

Thank you once again for your ongoing support and partnership. Together, we continue to make Southeast Elementary a place where students learn, grow, and shine! 

Warmly, 
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

 

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 
   

 

🎀 Red Ribbon & Anti-Bullying Week – Oct. 27–31 at Prep Southeast Elementary!

Get ready to show your school spirit and join the fun during Red Ribbon & Anti-Bullying Week! Here’s what each day looks like:

✨ Monday, Oct. 27 – Red Day
Wear RED to kick off the week and show your commitment to a drug-free, bully-free school.

✨ Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Team Day
Choose a fun theme as a class and team up against bullying and drugs!

✨ Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Be Someone’s Hero
Dress in camo or as your favorite superhero 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ and inspire others!

✨ Thursday, Oct. 30 – My Future is Too Bright
Wear neon colors to celebrate school spirit and shine bright! 🌟

✨ Friday, Oct. 31 – Say BOO to Drugs
Dress in school-appropriate storybook costumes 📚👻 (no toys or masks). Don’t forget to bring the book or know the author’s name!

Let’s make Red Ribbon & Anti-Bullying Week fun, safe, and full of school pride!

 

Perfect Attendance Lunch

 

🎃📸 Halloween Photo Fundraiser! 📸🎃

Dear YES Prep Families,

On Friday, October 31, we will be hosting our Halloween Photo Fundraiser! Students can have their picture taken in their Halloween costumes for $5.00 per photo.

If you would like your child to participate:

• Complete the permission form that will be sent home next week in your student’s folder.

• Attach the $5 payment with the form.

• Payment will be accepted through Oct. 31

Capture the memories and support our school at the same time.

 

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

Sparks families, mark your calendars! We’re teaming up with our Family Association to host this year’s Fall Festival, raising funds for our school and several grade-level initiatives.

Join us for pony rides, concessions, and fun fall activities for the whole family!
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you. 🎠🎃

 

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