Dear RSPA Families,

As we enter into October, we also embrace the awe that this new month brings. The breathtaking views of Fall foliage, cooler temperatures, pumpkins, football, and the eve of the holidays. October is also a reminder of the many events that will be taking place at RSPA; for instance, Trunk or Treat, Student Led Conferences (SLEDs), and Perfect Attendance celebrations, just to name a few. 

Most importantly, during the month of October, your students will be engaged in quality instruction from their teachers. Therefore, it is imperative that your child attends school each day and arrives on time. Why does attendance matter? A recent study found that chronic absenteeism significantly lowers a child's achievement in reading, math, and overall general knowledge compared to peers who attend school with minimal absences. A missed school day is a missed opportunity to learn that your child will never get back again. 

Here at RSPA, we believe all our students can be successful with the right tools, and the most critical tool is YOU. So thank you for your support as we hunker down and take our learning to the next level this month.

We will also continue to focus on communicating with parents, because we believe that communication and working together is the best way to support student growth and academic achievement. Join me this month with Pastries with the Principal to discuss how we can continue partnering together. 

Lisa Gordon, MSA

Humble Campus Principal 

Dear Parents,

Here at RSPA, we will be very busy learning about bullying - what it is, why it is important and how we can stand up for ourselves and others. Learning happens best when it is done both at school and at home. Together with your child, come up with 5/10 things that he/she can do to stand up for themselves and others.

Social Emotional Development Skills for the Month:

Responsible Decision-Making Skills

Age 3: Learning to connect behaviors to consequences

Age 4: Understand right from wrong

Age 5-6: Understands the consequences of their actions

Age 7-8: Able to identify consequences for actions

Age 9-10: Able to choose the best solution to a problem

Age 11-13: Ability to make constructive and respectful choices about personal behavior and social interactions

Ludivina Valdez Lopez, LMSW

Campus Counselor

Congratulations to our

CREW Member & Scholars of the Month!

September 15th - October 15th: National Hispanic Heritage Month

October 1st: RSPA Dance Company Tryouts

October 1st-31st: 

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Pink Out Fridays
• National Bullying Prevention Month 
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October 4th: 1st-2nd Grade Old McDonald Farm Field Experience 

October 5th: PreK-Kindergarten Old McDonald Farm Field Experience 

October 6th: Student Holiday/Staff Development Day

October 7th-10th: Fall Break

October 11-14th:

• National School Lunch Week
• District Benchmark Assessment #1

October 11th: Football Game vs. Harmony | 5:30p

October 12th: Take Your Parents to Lunch Day 

October 13th: Football Game vs. Yellowstone | 5:30p

October 19th:

• Unity Day - Wear orange
• Spelling Bee words go home

October 21st: 

• SLEDs
• SLEDS Dance Party
• Report Cards Go Home

October 24th: Fall Picture Day

October 24th-28th: Red Ribbon Week 

October 25th: Pastries with the Principal

October 26th: Early Release Day | 1:00p

October 28th: 

• Coffee with the Counselor
• Book Character Parade
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Max Bowl Permission Slips Due

October 29th: Dazzling Dolls Performance @ Prairie View A&M University Homecoming Parade

October 31st: Dazzling Dolls Performance @ Boo Bash Children’s Event at Humble Civic Center

October 31st - November 4th: Scholastic Book Fair

November 4th: Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll Celebration

Click on the event flyers below to visit the Event Calendar!

NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK OCT 11-14

Additional Parent Announcements & Reminders

DBA Testing:

District Based Assessments will be administered the week of October 11th-14th for Kindergarten - 8th-grade scholars. 

October 11: Math 

October 12: Reading 

October 13: Science 

October 14: Social Studies

Parent Pick-Up & Drop-Off Times:

Morning drop-off time begins at 7:15a, and early pick-up ends at 2:40p daily. If your child is tardy during morning arrival, you must park, come into the front office, and sign your child in. After 2:40p, parents are not permitted to enter the building, and students must leave during the regular dismissal time. If you need early drop-off or late pick-up, Crayon Club (6:00a-6:00p) is available for a fee. Thank you for your strict adherence to this policy.

Dismissal Safety:

1. Please remain in your car at all times.

2. If you have multiple scholars, please pick up your scholars at the pick-up spot for the oldest sibling or the person they are riding home with.

3. Children will not be permitted to cross the street to enter your car during dismissal. Please help us keep your children safe by working with us regarding this.

Transportation Change:

Any mode of transportation changes must be communicated to the front office by 2:00 pm. Please do not communicate any changes to your child's teachers.

Attendance:

Please make sure that your child attends school daily. It is imperative to their academic success and growth in school. Just as a reminder: students who miss 10 or more school days may receive an attendance behavior contract and could be subject to compulsory attendance laws. Also, 3 tardies are equivalent to one absence.

Spirit Shirts & Planners:

You may purchase spirit shirts for $10 and required student planners for $5 at the front office anytime EXCEPT: 7:30a - 8:00a and 2:40p and 3:45p.

To receive campus updates, text @RSPANS to 81010. You must include the "@".

WATCH NOW:

Season 2, Episode 2 - Mental Health & Why It Matters in the School System

What’s really affecting our scholars’ mental health the most? Watch as we discuss these challenges and how RSPA provides a therapeutic environment through artistic expression & community support. Take some notes, we dive into some of the best restorative practices used in the classroom, plus a few coping skills parents can take home for stress & anxiety! Check it out in the third episode of Season 2, featuring RSPA Campus Counselor Mrs. Ludivina Valdez Lopez.