September 2025 Parent Bulletin

Click the links to view the flyer and more details!

September 1st: Labor Day - No School 

September 2nd: Staff Development Day - No School for Students

September 3rd-5th: K & 5th GATE Testing

September 3rd:

September 5th: 


September 8th-12th: NWEA Testing

September 10th: 


September 15th-October 16th: National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 16th-October 6th: GATE Referrals window

September 16th: 

September 18th: District Spirit Night at Main Event


September 22nd-26th: Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week

September 23rd: Science Fair Assignment #1 Due

September 24th:

September 25th: Immunization Mobile Clinic 

September 30th: Sundae Fundae Perfect Attendance Party


A LOOK AHEAD:

October 1-31:

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • National Principals Month

October 2nd:

October 4th: Race for the Cure

October 5th: World Teachers’ Day


Welcome 25-26 from Your Campus Principal

Greetings, RSPA Families,


We are excited to share that we have successfully completed the first month of school! Thank you for your patience and continued support as we work together to ensure a successful year for our scholars. Over the past few weeks, our teachers have been diligently establishing strong classroom routines, reinforcing campus expectations, and diving into the curriculum.


This month, we look forward to several exciting events on campus, including our Grandparents’ Day Breakfast, Hispanic Heritage Week, and our Parent Lunch and Learn. We also invite you to join us virtually for the Principal Connection on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 9:00 AM, where we will share important updates about what is happening at RSPA. Flyers with additional details are attached, and we would love to see you there.


In addition, scholars will be taking their beginning-of-the-year NWEA assessments in...

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS

Arrival & Dismissal Reminder


ARRIVALS:

  • Morning drop-off time begins at 7:30 AM when the school doors open. 
  • At 8:05 AM, all doors will be locked, and parents must walk students into the front office to sign in. Students are considered tardy after 8:05 AM. 3 Tardies = 1 Absence.
  • Students are counted ABSENT if they're checked out before 9:45 AM or arrive after 9:45 AM...


DISMISSAL:

  • Classes end at 3:30 PM.
  • Early pick-up ends at 2:15 PM. No student will be released between 2:15 and 3:25 PM.
  • Please ensure the school is aware of any transportation changes by 2:15 PM. Email the teacher or call the front office if needed. Parents of bus riders must...

FRIDAY DRESS:

Parents, Fridays are spirit shirt days. Scholars can wear spirit shirts with jeans, uniform shirts with jeans, or normal uniforms. There is no Free Dress on Fridays. 


WATER BOTTLES:

Scholars should bring a water bottle to school each day. We have several stations for them to refill.

School Payments Due on MySchoolBucks


Pay online for your scholar's activity fees, campus items & more with MySchoolBucks.


Remember, payments must be made toward your required Activity Fees on MySchoolBucks. Scholars cannot participate in extracurricular activities if fees have not been paid. We hold fundraisers throughout the school year to help offset costs, so please be on the lookout for information about our upcoming fundraiser later this month.


If you have ordered a spirit shirt and haven't received it, please email JGooden@rhodesschool.org with your scholar's name and shirt size.

Gifted and Talented Education Services


RSPA is beginning the referral process for Gifted/Talented (G/T) services for the 2025–2026 school year. Parent referral forms and more can be found on our website below.


A general information meeting about the district’s G/T services and an overview of the characteristics of gifted and talented students will be held during the next School Board meeting on September 16th, at 6 PM in the administration building.

Attendance FUN


Please make sure that your child attends school daily. It is imperative to their academic success and growth in school.


Scholars with no absences or no more than two tardies in the month of September will enjoy Sundae Funday on September 30th!


Keep it up, and scholars who miss only one day of school or less from September 4th to December 18th can participate in the 2nd Annual SNOW Day Perfect Attendance Party this December! Tap the flyer to see last year's SNOW Day recap!


Remember, 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.


To view your scholar's attendance or grades, log in to your Parent Portal.

Science Fair


It’s that time of year…RSPA’s Science Fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th! This is a time for our scholars to apply their critical thinking skills. Visit the C&I web page to review the schedule of assignments and download your scholar's Science Fair packets.

RSPA's New School-to-Home Communication Platform is here!


To get started, please locate the email titled "Rhodes School for the Performing Arts invites you to join ParentSquare", and tap the activate button to verify your information. Once you activate your account, you can use ParentSquare on any device.

All-Day Private Preschool Program for 3-Year-Olds + Vacation Care


NEW! If you need childcare during the fall, winter, and spring break, please fill out the interest form below.


The Crayon Club now includes a private Pre-K3 program, a Texas School Ready Partner, which uses the CLI Engage curriculum! The weekly fee is only $150.


If you are interested in Crayon Club’s private PreK3 program, please contact amiller@crayonclub.org.

DISTRICT RESOURCES

SCG - Behavioral Dept.


Meet our New Wraparound Specialist!


RSPA is proud to partner with Communities In Schools to provide our students and families with wraparound support. Through this partnership, we are able to offer services at no cost that address real needs, including academic support, enrichment activities, supportive guidance, and family engagement.


If you’re interested in enrolling your child in the CIS program, please visit our website and complete the form.


For questions, feel free to reach out to our Wraparound Specialist.


Gwendolyn Hagan

Ghagan@cistxjv.org

979.264.3151

Do you have concerns about your child’s development?



If you have concerns about your child's learning, speech, or behavior, please contact our Special Populations Department by completing the referral form below.

Child Nutrition Department


If your scholar has any food allergies, please complete the Food Allergy Form below and email it to our Child Nutrition Manager by the first day of school, doates@rhodesschool.org.


Remember, RSPA is a nut-free facility. Nuts, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, shellfish, pork, and eggs are not allowed on campus.


Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe for all scholars.


See breakfast & lunch menus and more on our website.

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