Dear SPARK Families,

We have a busy week ahead! Students will complete our final common assessment next week, so please help us by making sure they arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best.

On Wednesday, we will celebrate learning and culture at our Black History Month Program — we hope you can join us and support our students as they showcase their hard work.

Please also note our schedule changes:

• Thursday – Early Dismissal (12:00pm)

• Friday – No School

Thank you for your continued partnership and for supporting your child’s success every day!

With appreciation,
Principal Labrie

 

TIA Celebrations

Congratulations to our TIAs! We are so happy to have you as part of our school and for our students to have such amazing teachers helping them grow every day. Thank you for your dedication and commitment!

• Mrs. Mata – PK

• Ms. Serna – Kinder

• Ms. Hernandez – Kinder

• Teacher Conti – First Grade

• Ms. Johnson – Second Grade

• Mrs. Sarabia – Second Grade

• Mrs. Nelson – Third Grade

• Ms. Reed – Fourth Grade

• Ms. Latigue – Fourth Grade

• Mrs. Morris – Fifth Grade

• Mrs. Lewis – SPED Inclusion

 

This is a reminder that students in grades 3rd–5th will be taking their Common Assessments on the following date:

• ➗ Math: Tuesday, February 24

To help our students do their very best, please ensure your child:

• Arrives at school on time

• Remains at school for the full day

• Avoids early pick-up unless it is an excused emergency

Early pick-ups and late arrivals can cause unnecessary distractions and interruptions for students during testing.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!

Picture Day 2/23 Canceled

After careful consideration in light of recent news involving Lifetouch Photography, we have decided to cancel our scheduled photography services effective immediately.  This impacts upcoming pictures scheduled for February 23rd.  I am working to find another vendor and will release information for Picture Day if we are able to secure a date that works for the campus.  At this time, Spring Pictures are cancelled.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for understanding!

Después de una cuidadosa consideración a la luz de las noticias recientes relacionadas con Lifetouch Photography, hemos decidido cancelar nuestros servicios de fotografía programados con efecto inmediato. Esto afecta las próximas fotos programadas para el 23 de febrero. Estoy trabajando para encontrar otro proveedor y compartiré información sobre el Día de Fotos si logramos asegurar una fecha que funcione para el campus. Por ahora, las fotos de primavera están canceladas. Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que esto pueda causar. No duden en comunicarse si tienen alguna pregunta. ¡Gracias por su comprensión!

 

TELPAS Testing: Emergent Bilingual Students  

2nd Grade: Listening and Speaking will be tested on Feb. 25 

-Please make sure that your 2nd grader is at school on time. 

Examen de inglés para alumnos bilingües 

2º grado: La prueba de Escuchar y Expresión oral será el 25 de febrero. -Por favor, asegúrese de que su hijo de 2º grado esté en la escuela a tiempo. 

YES Prep North Forest Elementary invites our families to join us in celebrating Black History Month on Wednesday, February 25, from 4:30–5:30 PM.

During this special evening, students will showcase their learning through a Wax Museum, highlighting influential Black historical figures who have made a lasting impact on our world. Students will be sent home with a project, and a select number of students will be chosen to participate in the Wax Museum presentation.

We are also planning additional fun activities for families to enjoy together as we come together to learn, celebrate, and honor Black history and culture.

We hope you can join us for this meaningful and exciting event as we celebrate learning, history, and community together!

February 26- Early Dismissal 12:00pm 

February 27- No School for students - Staff Development 

Hello Families!  

As you know, our NFE SPARKS have been provided with an opportunity to attend the Houston Rodeo. This is a fun and exciting opportunity and we must ensure student not only have FUN, but remain safe and abide by school expectations.  

Please see the criteria for the Field Trip and how kids are being held accountable during the school day! 

 

More information on Parent Square.

Late Pick-Ups

We have seen an increase in late student pick-ups. Please remember that dismissal is from 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM, and the gate closes promptly at 3:30 PM.

Students should be picked up on time every day. If late pick-ups continue, a corrective action will be issued.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and supervised.

Support for Our Families in Need

Our NFE community is rallying together to support two of our SPARK families who are facing significant hardships.

1. Family Impacted by House Fire
One of our families recently lost their home in a devastating house fire. If you are willing and able, donations can be made through their GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-wendys-mother-recover-after-house-fire?aiCoach=true. The campus will also be accepting clothing donations for the students in the following sizes:

• Boys: Size 7/8 and Size 14/16
• Girls: Size 6/7, Size 7/8, and Size 12

Any support—big or small—is deeply appreciated as we help them rebuild and recover.

2. Loss of a Founding SPARK
We also share with heavy hearts that we have lost a very special SPARK, one of our founding students who joined NFE when we opened our doors to the North Forest community in 2023–2024. He passed away after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

If families would like to support and are able, a GoFundMe page has been created to assist his family with funeral expenses: Fundraiser by Anselmo Medrano : In Loving Memory of Jose Anselmo Medrano. Your generosity during this heartbreaking time brings comfort and strength to those who loved him.

Help Us Keep Our Campus Vandalism‑Free 

Families, 

We are asking for your partnership in helping us maintain a clean, safe, and vandalism‑free campus. Every week, we discover writing and drawing in our restrooms, and we want to remind all students about the importance of respecting school property and taking pride in our shared spaces. 

Please take a moment to talk with your child about: 

• Treating our school building with care 

• Reporting any vandalism they see 

• Making positive choices in shared spaces like restrooms, hallways, and classrooms 

Our goal is to keep NFE a place we are all proud of, and your support at home makes a big difference. Thank you for helping us reinforce these expectations and keep our campus welcoming for every student. 

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Ayúdenos a Mantener un Campus Libre de Vandalismo 

Familias, 

Les pedimos su apoyo para mantener nuestro campus limpio, seguro y libre de vandalismo. Cada semana encontramos dibujos y escritura en nuestros baños, y queremos recordarles a todos los estudiantes la importancia de respetar la propiedad de la escuela y cuidar los espacios que compartimos. 

Por favor, tómense un momento para hablar con su hijo(a) sobre: 

• Tratar el edificio escolar con cuidado 

• Reportar cualquier vandalismo que vean 

• Tomar decisiones positivas en los espacios compartidos como baños, pasillos y salones 

Nuestro objetivo es mantener a NFE como un lugar del cual todos podamos sentirnos orgullosos, y su apoyo desde casa hace una gran diferencia. Gracias por ayudarnos a reforzar estas expectativas y mantener nuestro campus acogedor para cada estudiante. 

 

Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year Are Open! 

Give your child a strong start, applications are now open!  

¡Dale a tu hijo(a) un gran comienzo, las solicitudes ya están abiertas! 

Classroom Birthday Celebration Guidelines 

To ensure we remain in compliance with child nutrition rules and regulations, only cupcakes are allowed for classroom birthday celebrations. Please note that pizza and other food items are not permitted. 

Classroom birthday celebrations take place once a week on Wednesdays at the end of the day. If you plan to send cupcakes, please drop them off at the front office by 1:45 PM on the day of the celebration so they can be delivered to the classroom in a timely manner. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher. Thank you for helping us keep celebrations fun and safe for all students! 

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Politica para Celebraciones de Cumpleaños en el Aula 

Para garantizar que cumplamos con las reglas y regulaciones del equipo de nutrición, solo se permiten cupcakes para las celebraciones de cumpleaños en el aula. Tenga en cuenta que no se permite pizza ni otros alimentos. 

Las celebraciones de cumpleaños en el aula se llevan a cabo una vez por semana, los miércoles al final del día. Si planea enviar cupcakes, por favor entréguelos en la oficina principal antes de la 1:45 p.m. el día de la celebración para asegurar que lleguen al aula a tiempo. 

Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor comuniquese con la maestra/el maestro de su estudiante. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener las celebraciones divertidas y seguras para todos los estudiantes! 

Special Education

Parents of 5th grade students, please expect a ARD meeting request for your student as they transition to the 6th grade. You will get the opportunity to talk with the secondary campus at that time.  

Breakfast and Lunch Menu:

To stay updated with what your student is being offered for breakfast and lunch, please visit: Weekly Menu - YES Prep Public Schools

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us at ChildNutrition@yesprep.org

Join the Family Association!

Interested in learning more about your campus Family Association?! Learn more about family associations.

       YES Prep: Family Associations

 

 

 

 

 

 

To stay informed about the Family Association join us on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/484KBEV

  Para mantenerse informado sobre la Asociación de Familias únete a nosotros en     WhatsApp:  https://bit.ly/484KBEV

Volunteer Background Check Process:

1. Complete Raptor Application & Read the Volunteer Policy: Guidelines - YES Prep Public Schools 
   • English: https://bit.ly/3pz3pfb
2. Application takes 2-10 days for processing and DCOs (Ops Team) have access to the Raptor report identifying who is approved to volunteer on campus.
3. This application is done every year and volunteers are alerted of application status through email.

1. Completar Solicitud en Raptor y leer poliza de voluntario Guidelines - YES Prep Public Schools 
   • Español: https://bit.ly/3D6fwDv
2. La solicitud tarda 2-10 días para procesar y para que la directora de operaciones y el equipo de operaciones tenga acceso al reporte de Raptor para identificar quienes han sido aprobados para ser voluntarios en la escuela.
3. La solicitud se hace cada año y se les notifica el estado de solicitud a través de correo electrónico a los voluntarios 

 

 

Therapist: Gloria Spampinato

Behavioral Health Representative: Magdalena “Maggie” Castillo

To schedule an appointment with the Behavioral Health team, you may contact 713-814-3557.

We look forward to working with you and your kid(s).

Clinica de Legacy

Terapeuta: Gloria Spampinato

Representante de Salud del Comportamiento: Magdalena "Maggie" Castillo

Para programar una cita con el equipo de Salud del Comportamiento, puede comunicarse al 713-814-3557.

Esperamos trabajar con usted y su(s) hijo(s).

Legacy School-Based Health Care Direct Number 281-628-2083

• YES Prep Family Dashboard: https://www.yesprep.org/families/dashboards  

• Link to PDF: https://bit.ly/3sv4ipS