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Happy Friday Sparks families! We are celebrating Latinx Hispanic Heritage month by highlighting a few of our faculty so for this week we would like to introduce Sandra Lewis Allen, our wonderful Director of Operations. She will share with us a bit of her heritage. Without further ado, we present to you Ms. Lewis Allen!

Sandra's message: I arrived in Houston, TX on January 6, 1983, during the cold month of January. As a 10-year-old I was both excited and overwhelmed by this new experience. What would this experience be like? Would I learn the language quickly? How will my first day in school be like? As these and many more thoughts raced through my mind, I remembered what my teacher said before I left my beautiful Island of Puerto Rico. She stated, “Remember that God, Family and Education will guide you and protect you.” I welcomed this new experience with the inspiration that I would grow up and become a teacher. I knew that it was only through education that individuals such as:

• José Feliciano known to the world as the “greatest living guitarist”,
• Dr. Beauchamp Pedro the first Puerto Rican specialist certified by the American Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Board to deliver the first triplets born by in-vitro fertilization in the United States, Dávila Virgilio considered by many to be one of Puerto Rico’s greatest representatives of the modern literary era
• Sonia Sotomayor the third woman, first woman of color, the first Hispanic, and first Latina to serve on the Supreme Court

All accomplished what they accomplished through the help of God, Family and Education. With this in mind, I strive to ensure that every interaction I have with students, families, teachers and administrators guides them towards their dreams and towards embracing their experiences.

Sandra Lewis Allen
Director of Campus Operations

Back to School Forms

Back to School forms allow us to have the latest contact information for our students. This is where you can ensure your contact information is correct and who can pick up your student in the event of an emergency. Please complete this form as soon as possible but before Monday, October 3, 2022. Classes with 100% of forms completed will enjoy a popsicle party October 13, 2022.

• Como Completar los Formularios de Regreso a Escuela
• How to Complete Back to School Forms
• Back to School Forms in Skyward 
• Back to School Forms Guide 

Perfect Attendance 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every time a class spells out PERFECT ATTENDANCE, they get rewarded. A new letter is obtained each day 100% of the students are present.  Shout out to Ms. Tirado’s and Ms. Young’s class for being the first to spell out perfect attendance. A few of the rewards are Popcorn, Popsicles, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Sundae, and Pizza. Stay tuned to see if your child’s class is recognized.

Attendance and Tardiness 

Absence Notes need to be provided within 3 school days to be excused.

Operations Feedback Survey

Survey ends September 30, 2022. The operations team is interested in your feedback regarding arrival, dismissal and front office procedures. Let us know how we are doing. The survey should take approximately 5 minutes. It includes an opportunity to write feedback as well as rate our procedures. Click here.

 

EEE Soccer Partnership

East End Elementary is excited to partner with the Houston Dynamo and Dash to bring soccer to our PE classes!  Beginning next month, our 1^st & 2^nd grade, PE lessons, will feature ball handling skills in the game of soccer. Please take some time to engage the information we’ve shared about the upcoming skill building clinics, with Houston Dynamo, as they are free of charge and a great opportunity to learn actively with our students. We are thrilled to begin our community skill building! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Coach D. Anderson

Review the dates below.

October 3^rd

• Ball Mastery classes begin.
• Location: PE classes in 1st and 2nd grades

October 5^th

• Parent Ignition Webinar
  • Location: Zoom. Time: 6:30-7:30pm.
  • See graphics below for registration code or click here to register for October 5th Zoom meeting.
• Futbolito in the City
  • Location: Dean Middle School
  • Time: 3:30-4:50PM
  • Click here to register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parent Approval Letters (Bilingual & ESL Students)

Our bilingual students and ESL students will be taking home a parent approval to be signed and returned to school to establish the language program students will be in. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rodriguez at elizabeth.rodriguez@yesprep.org.

Pajama Day

Possip Family Pulse Check Short Survey

Parents, your voice matters! We need to hear what's working for you and what your family needs. This year we will send routine text messages and emails with a few simple questions asking for feedback on your experience with school. You will receive these messages from Possip, an organization we have partnered with to learn your needs. The official system-wide pulse check will be sent out on October 6th. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your feedback.

¡Padres, su voz importa! Necesitamos escuchar lo que está funcionando para usted y lo que su familia necesita. Este año enviaremos mensajes de texto y correos electrónicos de rutina con algunas preguntas simples que solicitan comentarios sobre su experiencia con la escuela. Recibirá estos mensajes de Possip, una organización con la que nos hemos asociado para conocer sus necesidades. El control de pulso oficial de todo el sistema se enviará el 6de octubre. Gracias por tomarse unos minutos para compartir sus comentarios.

Resources can be found on the district website. Click here. 

Message from our Special Education Manager

Hello Families and Friends,

My name is Miss Kayla Belknap, I am the new Special Education Manager here at East End Elementary School.  I was raised in Upstate New York and moved to Houston a little over 6 years ago. I graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2011 and received my Master's Degree in Special Education with an Autism Specialization from Saint Joseph's University in 2014. I come from a long background of teaching both in General Education and Special Education settings, in New York as well as here in the Houston area. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience with all levels of education, including K-8th grades. I am looking forward to working with YES Prep, especially here at East End Elementary! I cannot wait to meet all of you throughout the school year. Best of Luck to All of Our Little SPARKS This School Year!

Utility Assistance Reminder

BakerRipley House is having their second event of the month for Utility Assistance. Walk-Ins only. On Wednesday, September 28th, from 9am-12-pm. This is our Baker Ripley neighborhood center located at 4410 Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX 77011.They will be helping fill out utility assistance application, answering questions about it, and helping with uploading documents. If you have any questions, you can contact the center at (713)315-6400.

Food Fair

BakerRipley Ripley House is holding their in-person monthly food fair on September29th, at 8am. Registration will begin at 8am that morning to receive food. Items you need to bring are your ID, food fair card (if you have one), and a bag or small cart to be able to carry groceries given at the fair. The event will be held at their center located at 4410 Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX 77011. If you have any questions, you can contact them at (713)315-6400.