February 2023

Dear RSPA Humble Families,

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event is the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. I want to encourage our scholars that their voices and words have power and when positively put to use, can bring significant change.

It is also hard to believe that half of the school year is over. As always, please be sure to contact your student’s teacher should you have any questions about their progress. Additionally, it is crucial for students to be at school daily and arrive on time.

Please don't hesitate to contact us in the front office should you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Monet Calhoun, M.A.

Humble Campus Principal

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Dear Parents,

Here at Rhodes School for the Performing Arts, we will be very busy learning about kindness as part of our social-emotional development. Learning happens best when it is done both at school and at home. There are many ways that can help your child continue to learn about the theme of kindness, through reading about it, talking about it, and practicing it! I have included the target skill for your scholar depending on their age group below.

Ludivina Valdez Lopez, LMSW

Campus Counselor

Social-Emotional Development Skills for the Month:

Relationship Skills

Age 3: Play with others.

Age 4: Share with others.

Age 5-6: Imitate friends' behaviors.

Age 7-8: Share opinions with peers.

Age 9-10: Curious about relationships.

Age 11-13: Seek advice from friends.

Source: kiddiematters.com

Congratulations to our

CREW Member & Scholars of the Month!

February 1st-28th: Black History Month

February 1st: PTC Meeting

February 3rd:

100th Day of School
PTC’s Sweetest Friend Ever Day

February 4th: The Ballerina Brunch at HCCAC

February 6th-10th: National School Counselor Week

February 8th:

Love Your Career Networking Mixer
Hearing Screenings
PTC Jean Day

February 10th: PTC Rhodes to Paris Sweetheart Dance

February 13th:

Chats with Calhoun
Parent Campus Safety Informational Meeting

February 13th-17th:

Child Nutrition Appreciation Week
Random Acts of Kindness Week

February 14th: PK-Kinder Little Beakers Field Experience

February 15th:

PTC Meeting
1st & 2nd Grade Little Beakers Field Experience

February 16th-17th: Winter Break

February 20th: SLEDS Conference - Early Release for Students

February 20th-24th: Scholastic Book Fair

February 21st: 3rd & 4th Grade Reverend Jack Yates House Field Experience

February 22nd: Black History Wax Museum Projects Due

February 23rd:

5th-8th Grade JA Biztown Field Experience
Black History Wax Museum

February 24th: Coffee with the Counselor

February 28th-March 3rd: District-Based Assessment #3

March 9th: STEM Day

March 10th: Perfect Attendance Glow in the Dark Party

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

First Tee - Greater Houston is now at RSPA! First Tee is a youth development program that uses golf as a platform to teach life skills and character education. Check out our scholars' first day of golf lessons in PE class! They learned about respect & worked on putting & chipping!

Additional Parent Announcements & Reminders

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. Additionally, Pre-K scholars are not permitted to ride the bus unless they have an older sibling riding with them.

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.

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