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ESE’s VISION We envision Eagle Springs Elementary to be a school where: ALL CHILDREN Feel safe, happy, and loved Show respect for themselves and others Receive daily academic challenge and support ALL PARENTS Feel welcomed, supported, and informed Are valued as educational partners ALL STAFF MEMBERS Are highly-skilled and knowledgeable professionals Are enthusiastic, caring, positive individuals ESE’s MOTTO EVERY STUDENT EVERY DAY!

ESE’s Front Office Staff is Here to Help You! April Maldonado Principal (281) Donna Burkhardt Assistant Principal (281) Front Office Hours 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Phone (281) Fax (281) Front Office Staff: Shannon Follis Secretary Jammie Welch Registrar/Attendance Josette Zuklic Mr. Tom

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All ESE students are expected to SOAR!  S = SAFE  O = ORGANIZED  A = ACCOUNTABLE  R = RESPECTFUL

Mornings at ESE We greet every child, every day with a smile!  No student drop off before 7:30 a.m.  7:30-7:50 a.m. Students read in grade level hallways  7:50 a.m. Classes begin  Arrive 8:05 a.m. or later = TARDY  Students arriving after 8:15 a.m. must be walked in by a parent/guardian.

Car & Bus Rider Drop Off 7:30-8:00 a.m. daily Playground Car Rider Line (Eagle Springs Pkwy) ALL Kindergarten students & siblings Cottage Grove Sutters Creek Preston Village Arlington Park Newfield Park Chandlers Crossing Transfer Students Cafeteria Car Rider Line (Will Clayton Pkwy) Laurel Woods Logan Ridge Cross Creek Meadow Lake Meadow Lodge Sierra Bridge Front Lane of School (Will Clayton Pkwy) Buses Daycares Students with special needs CAR RIDERS may NOT be dropped off in the FRONT.

Walker & Biker Arrival 7:30-8:00 a.m. daily Crossing Guards will be on duty at 7:30 a.m. North of Will Clayton Parkway~ Cross through the tunnel. South of Will Clayton Parkway~ Cross at playground/sports complex. Students will not cross Will Clayton Parkway.

Kindergarten Dismissal 1:50 p.m. daily WalkersCar RidersDaycare & Bus Riders YMCA * Parents who wish to walk their students home will meet students at back double doors next to back Kinder playground. * Students will not be released to walk alone. * All Kinder students will be picked up in the Playground Side Car Rider Line. *Name card must be displayed in window. *Parents may not walk up to the car rider line for a student. *Daycare/bus riders will be picked up in the Front Lane. *YMCA staff members pick up Kinder students from the Kinder hallway and escort them to the Cafeteria for the afterschool program.

First-Fifth Grade Dismissal 3:20 p.m. daily Front Walkers & Bikers Back Walkers & Bikers Cafeteria Car Rider Line Playground Car Rider Line Front Lane of School YMCA Program tunnel Students will be escorted to the tunnel to walk/bike home. behind Students will be escorted behind the school to walking path or to cross Eagle Springs Parkway. car Students picked up by car who live in : Laurel Woods Logan Ridge Cross Creek Meadow Lake, Meadow Lodge Sierra Bridge *Name card must be displayed in window. *Parents may not walk up to the car rider line for a student. car Students picked up by car who live in : Cottage Grove Sutters Creek Preston Village Arlington Park Newfield Park Chandlers Crossing Transfer Students *Name card must be displayed in window. *Parents may not walk up to the car rider line for a student. Pick up of students who: Are picked up by a bus/ daycare. Have special needs Are in Safety Patrol (after 3:40) The YMCA after school program is held in the cafeteria.

Parents may not park their cars and walk up to the school to retrieve students at dismissal.  ESE is so fortunate to have 2 car rider lines! SAFETYALL  All students going home by car must be in a car rider line. This guideline will ensure the SAFETY of ALL students.

The following practices are DANGEROUS and are not allowed at ESE.  Walking up to a car rider line to retrieve a student.  Parking along the curb and attempting to motion a walking child out of the walkers line, across a street or parking lot.  Cutting in line or driving erratically through the car rider line.  Sending someone to pick up your child who is NOT on the Emergency Card.  Telling a child to go home a different way, without notifying the child’s teacher.

Inclement Weather Dismissal In the event of RAIN ONLY, parents will be notified electronically at 3:00 via text message, and Twitter with this message: “RAINY DAY DISMISSAL” On the Inclement Weather Dismissal Plan Form, parents will indicate if their child will still walk/bike home in the rain OR if their child will be picked up via a car rider line. Students allowed to still walk/bike home will be dismissed via their regular dismissal plan. In the event of HEAVY RAIN, LIGHTNING, OR WARNINGS, parents will be notified electronically at 3:00 via text message, and Twitter with this message: “SEVERE WEATHER DISMISSAL. ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED VIA CAR RIDER LINES” On the Inclement Weather Dismissal Plan Form, parents will indicate which car rider line their child will be picked up in during severe weather. Inclement Weather Dismissal ONLY affects students who are WALKERS/BIKERS. All other students will follow their regular dismissal plan – rain or shine! Parents of walkers/bikers will be asked to complete an Inclement Weather Dismissal Plan Form. Parents should NOT park and walk to the front to retrieve students during Inclement Weather. Please be patient in the car rider lines, knowing they will be a little longer on these days, so that our students can all get home safely!

Attendance & Early Check Out OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE TIME = 9:45 Students not present at 9:45 will be marked absent. Students who are not present at 9:45, but come in that same day with a note from a doctor or dental office, will be counted present. To EXCUSE an absence, parents must:  send in a written note  send an to or  call the Absence Line at Students must be signed in and out through the front office, and will only be allowed to leave with persons indicated by parent on the emergency card. Students may not be checked out during the last half hour of the day, 2:50-3:20 p.m. If you need to check out your child for an appointment, you must do so prior to 2:50.

Early Release Days Students will be released at 12:00: Aug 29 (Friday) Sept 17 (Wednesday) Oct 1 (Wednesday) Oct 29 (Wednesday) Oct 30 (Thursday) Dec 3 (Wednesday) Dec 19 (Friday) Jan 28 (Wednesday) Mar 25 (Wednesday) May 6 (Wednesday) June 4 (Thursday) Lunch will be available for purchase on Early Release days Students may:  Purchase lunch from the cafeteria  Bring a lunch from home  Opt to bring just a snack, if planning to eat after dismissal

Parent Conferences Please call or your child’s teacher anytime you have questions or concerns! 2014 Fall Parent Conference Dates Wednesday, October 29 Thursday, October 30 Every student is required to have a fall conference.

SAFETY The safety of students and staff is our highest priority. Some of the safety measures we implement are:  All visitors are required to show i.d. and wear identification in the building.  Check-out and dismissal procedures are strictly followed.  Monthly emergency drills are held.  Any suspicious activity is immediately investigated.  Anti-bullying lessons are presented to students.  Walkers/bikers are not released during severe weather.  Security cameras monitor the campus at all times.  All exterior doors remain locked, except the front door, which has a secure vestibule. Contact Mrs. Maldonado or Mrs.Burkhardt if you have any safety concerns!

Student Electronics Student Electronics YESYES Purpose: Communication with parents after school. Must be turned OFF and stored in backpack during school day. Students may not use cell phones during the school day for any reason. Cell Phones YESYES Purpose: Silent reading of personally downloaded books May only be used only under direction of teacher ; misuse will result in loss of privilege. Nook~Kindle~ iPad~Tablets NONO Keep at home! Gaming Units~ iPods Any phones or electronics brought to school is at the risk of the student/parent. ESE is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Dress Code Dress Code Full Dress Code can be found in the Humble ISD Parent/Student Handbook. Highlights for elementary students:  Hair should be neat, clean, & non- disruptive; unnatural colors not allowed.  NO hats, sunglasses, makeup, tattoos, excessively loose or tight clothing.  For boys: NO earrings, sleeveless shirts.  NO “short shorts” (must be between knee & mid-thigh)  NO flip-flops!  Tennis shoes required on P.E. days. Helpful Hints LABEL ALL JACKETS, LUNCH KITS, ETC. with student name. Keep a jacket or sweater in your backpack. Sometimes it is chilly in the classrooms. Unclaimed items in Lost & Found are donated to charity twice/year. Every FRIDAY is SPIRIT DAY Wear your ESE shirt!

Eating at School Breakfast = $1.40 (served 7:30-8:00 a.m.) Lunch = $2.10 Frozen Treats - $0.75 ($0.50 if purchased for the class to celebrate a birthday)  We recommend all parents set up a My School Bucks online account at This gives parents an easy, secure way to add money to their children's accounts, check account balances, and monitor what items have been purchased.  Parents who do not have a My School Bucks account may send cash or checks to school with their child to deposit into accounts.  Students without money in their account will be given a sandwich/milk for lunch.  Students are required by The Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 to take ½ cup of fruit, fruit juice, or vegetable at each meal. Students who don’t will be charged higher a la carte prices.  Parents are welcome to join students for lunch. Parents are allowed to bring in outside food for their child only. It may not be shared with other children. Check the EAGLE EYE for menus! Monthly menus may be printed from

Celebrations at ESE Celebrations at ESE Winter Class Parties Friday, December 19 PK-2 nd 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. 3 rd -5 th 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Friendship Class Parties Friday, February 13 PK-2 nd 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. 3 rd -5 th 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. BIRTHDAYS Parents or grandparents are permitted to recognize a child’s birthday with treats for the child’s class during lunch. We encourage parents to buy the frozen treats from our cafeteria for these occasions! This will minimize the risk to our students with allergies and, also, minimize the disruption to the class. If you do choose to bring treats in, please check with the teacher first regarding any allergies in the class. Balloons, gifts, etc. may not be given to students at school. Invitations to parties/events held outside of school may not be distributed at school.

Visit the ESE PTO Facebook Page! Join ESE’s PTO! What does PTO do for ESE? Family Events: Back to School Dance (Sept 12) BINGO Night (Oct 18) Classroom Supplies Winter & Friendship Parties Beautification Teacher Appreciation Volunteers Red Ribbon Week Rebates …and lots more! Each ESE family can join PTO for $5

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