This month is full of exciting events! Please check out our calendar below.

If you have any questions reach out to our front office or your student's teacher.

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

 

Hola Families, 

What a wonderful way to end the week for our students. Literacy on the Lawn was a huge success! So many families were able to join us and read to their students while eating lunch. Other students enjoyed quality time with their Teacher as they read to them in their classroom setting. All-in-all, for all students it was a time to connect, laugh, and bond. The excitement in their face as they read new discoveries is priceless. We look forward to many more events on campus. As the holiday season progresses, please be safe and eat well. We look forward to seeing you all on Monday, November 28, 2022.  

Latresha Campbell

Assistant Principal

 

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.

 

2023-2024 Student Application is Now Open!

Our 2023 – 2024 application is now live! We will be offering Pre-K4 – 5^th grade next school year. Make sure to complete an application for any siblings you would like to attend our school next year and spread the word to others! You can access the application at southeastes.yesprep.org/SayYES

Please note, we are using a new platform this year so you will need to use the new link and you will be required to create a new login. The website listed above also contains links to videos to support with creating an account and filling out an application.

 

 

Every Minute Counts

Families every minute counts when it comes to growing our Sparks and ensuring they are achieving at their fullest potential. We want to maximize the minutes students are in school and we need your help to do so. Students need to be in school every day possible. We understand that illness is not within your control; however, we want to make sure our Sparks all the other days. Also, when your student consistently arrives late or leaves early, they are missing key foundational knowledge.

 

Key Times

10:15 am: Cut off time to drop off student lunches. (9am on Early Dismissal Days) The Front Office will not be able to accept student lunches after 10:15am.

12:00 pm: Cut off time to notify front office of student transportation changes.

2:15 pm: Cut off time to sign out students before dismissal. After this time, you will need to wait until 3:00 pm. (11:15am on Early Dismissal Days)

2:15 pm: Front office lobby closes. Reopens at 3:00 pm.

2:15 pm (Fridays): Cut off time to drop off birthday party treats. *Reminder, birthdays are only celebrated on Fridays. There are no birthday celebrations on early dismissal Fridays. It will need to take place the Friday before or after.

2:30 pm (Fridays): Cut off time for birthday classroom visitors.

 

Family Student Lunch

Each Friday, we will give parents the opportunity to eat lunch in our school cafeteria with their student.

We will allow two families per classroom to sign up. To begin, families will only be able to sign up once per semester (Oct- Dec and Jan- May). As we begin to see how many families we can accommodate, we may make adjustments in the future. All spaces are first come, first served.

How can I sign up?
• Call the front office (713-842-5555) to reserve a space. Reservations will only be accepted via a phone call to the front office.
• The Wednesday before your scheduled date, you will receive a message via ClassDojo outlining the procedures and expectations.

What if I am not able to make it for my scheduled time?
• We ask that you call us to cancel at least 24 hours in advance. In the event there are multiple cancellations or no shows, you will lose your ability to reserve a spot.

Who can I bring with me?
• We are only allowing 1 adult and 1 small child.
• If you have multiple students that attend our school, you will need to sign up for each student separately.

Can I bring outside food for my student?
• Yes, you can. You can only give it to your student, it cannot be shared with other students.

What dates are available?
Lunch Options for Semester 1
• November 11, 2022
• December 9, 2022

If you have any additional questions, please contact the front office.

 

Car Rider Families

In order to ensure student and staff safety, your student must be on the passenger side of your vehicle when you come through the drop-off line in the mornings. Our staff will not able to unload from the driver side. In the event the student is on the driver side, you may be asked to exit your vehicle, and walk your student around the vehicle to the staff member on duty.

 

Excused Absences & Submission of Notes

Families are now able to upload student absences and excuse notes into Skyward for approval. Please review this video that details the process.

YES Prep Public Schools defines excused absences as absences due to one or more of the following:

• Illness
• Medical/dental-related, including appointments
• Bereavement/Funeral for immediate family members
• Absences related to the legal system
• Religious Observances
• Any other absence that is protected under State or Federal law.

Student Attendance Reminders

Parents, please be reminded that our goal is to have all students in school each and every day. To make this a reality we need the support of our parents and families. Students arriving after 7:30 are considered tardy and need to check in at the front desk. Please contact the front office at 713-842-5555 if your student is going to be absent.

To remain in compliance with our district, please note the following:

 A student's absence will be considered excused if a student provides physical or electronic documentation within 48 hours of absence indicating the student’s full name, and dates missed and is signed by a guardian or doctor mentioning any of the following reasons below and only if the absence meets the criteria defined under the excused absence section of our handbook.

 Upon return to school, a student absent for more than three (3) consecutive days because of a personal illness must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the student’s extended absence from school. Students are only permitted 3 handwritten notes within a six-week grading period that meet the criteria below:

 

Volunteer Guidelines

Suyapa Gomez- Family Engagement Ambassador

Parents/ Guardians throughout the year we will have great volunteering opportunities. Please review the following guidelines:

• Volunteering Opportunities will be posted in ClassDojo and in this section of our Newsletter.
• To be considered for volunteering you will be required to submit a registration form. Those links will be provided as opportunities become available.
•  A background check is Required. The link will be shared with you if you have been selected to volunteer.
• Although we would love to accommodate everyone, sometimes we have a tremendous number of people interested. Please note volunteers are selected on a first come first served basis.
• Please direct questions or concerns to our Family Fellow – Leslie Rodriguez, at 832.661.4123 or via email at Lft.rdz1314@gmail.com
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Current Volunteer Opportunities

We have an ongoing opportunity to help our teachers, we need volunteers daily. You may select the days and times you can volunteer on our registration form. Volunteers can support creating instructional materials such as making copies, laminating, cutting, creating folders, flash card, etc.  You will not be able to volunteer inside classrooms. Please follow this link to register.

https://forms.office.com/r/cJQ294CczG

 

New Volunteer Opportunities

Our family association is organizing a hot chocolate & pastry bar to show appreciation to our staff during the holidays. They will host it during staff lunches on Wednesday Dec.14th , 2022. You may contribute by donating items or donating monetarily. Please follow this link if you’d like to participate. https://forms.office.com/r/pN6p2R0PuP