Dear SPARK Families,

Thank you to all of our families who joined us for our Tennis Shoes & Tiaras Dance and our Black History Month Program. Both events were a success, and we are so proud of our students and staff for their participation, performances, and positive energy. Your support and presence truly make our school community stronger.

As we look ahead, Spring Break is coming up soon! We hope your family enjoys a safe, restful, and fun time together. Thank you for your continued partnership and for being such an important part of our SPARK family.

With appreciation,
Principal Labrie

 

 

 

 

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.

Academic monitoring is essential because it helps teachers identify learning gaps early, provide immediate feedback, and keep students consistently engaged with grade‑level content. When monitoring is consistent, students build stronger academic habits, improve accuracy in core skills, and stay on track with essential TEKS. 

Effective monitoring directly supports testing outcomes. Students who receive frequent check‑ins develop better stamina, confidence, and problem‑solving behaviors that transfer to district and state assessments. By catching misconceptions early and reinforcing skills regularly, monitoring increases mastery of tested standards and leads to stronger overall performance. 

3rd-5th Grade Attendance 

Parents, there has been an uptick in student tardies, especially in 3rd through 5th grade. When students arrive after 8:00 am, they've missed the first half of their instructional block. Missing the first instructional block everyday puts our SPARKS at risk for widening their academic gaps. We are 33 Days away from our STAAR Reading assessment.  

It is our ask that ALL SPARKS are at school and seated by 7:30 am.  

Thank you for your attention to this matter in ensuring our SPARKS are successful! 

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

 

Follow Us!

Stay connected with us! 💜 Follow our social media pages to see highlights from campus, upcoming events, important reminders, and all the amazing things happening at our school.

TikTok: @ypnfe

Instagram: @yesnorthforestes

Facebook: @yesprepnorthforestelementary

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 

Student Support Counselor

Hello North Forest Elementary families! My name is Ms.Sandoval, and I am excited to join the school community as the new Student Support Counselor. I am an LPC Associate with experience supporting children and families through counseling, crisis response, case management, and social-emotional learning. My goal is to help students feel safe, supported, and confident as they navigate academic and personal challenges.

If you ever have questions or would like to connect, I can be reached at (713) 924-5388 or ns01@yesprep.org. I look forward to partnering with you to support the well-being and growth of our students!

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Hola familias de North Forest! Mi nombre es Ms. Sandoval y estoy muy emocionada de unirme a la comunidad escolar como la nueva Consejera de Apoyo Estudiantil. Soy LPC Associate y tengo experiencia apoyando a niños y familias a través de consejería, intervención en crisis, manejo de casos y aprendizaje socioemocional. Mi meta es ayudar a los estudiantes a sentirse seguros, apoyados y confiados mientras enfrentan retos académicos y personales.

Si desea comunicarse conmigo, puede llamarme al (713) 924-5388 o enviarme un correo electrónico a ns01@yesprep.org. ¡Espero poder colaborar con ustedes para apoyar el bienestar y crecimiento de nuestros estudiantes!

Clinica de Legacy

Terapeuta: Gloria Spampinato

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