September 2026 Parent Bulletin | | Click the links to view the flyer and more details! | | |
August 31st:
September 1st:
- Football Home Game
- 1st-4th Grade Pep Rally
September 2nd: Science Fair Packets go home
September 3rd:
- Volleyball Away Game
- Football Home Game
- Progress Reports go home
September 4th: Staff Development Day - no school for students
September 7th: Staff/Student Holiday: Labor Day
September 8th-11th: Campus-Based Assessments #1
September 8th-10th: PreK-2nd Grade Christmas Production Auditions
September 8th:
- Pow Wow with the Principal
- Kinder ELA Running Records
- Football Home Game
- PreK-2nd Grade Christmas Production Parent Consent Form Due
September 10th:
September 11th:
September 12th:
September 14th:
- PreK & Kinder Central Houston Public Library Field Experience
- Football Home Game
- Volleyball Away Game
September 15th: Hispanic Heritage Month begins
September 16th: Science Fair topics due
September 17th:
September 18th:
- 6th-8th grade theater Community Artists’ Collective Field Experience
- Dazzling Lemonade Sales
September 21st-October 23rd: PreK-2nd Grade CIRCLE Assessment
September 21st:
- 1st & 2nd Grade Central Houston Public Library Field Experience
- Volleyball Away Game
September 22nd:
- 7th Grade Girls STEM Pathway Field Experience
- Science Fair - Assignment #1 Due
- Football Away Game
- Parent Connect (Mixer)
September 23rd: See You (Prayer) at the Pole
September 24th: Volleyball Away Game
September 25th:
September 28th-October 2nd: District-Based Assessments #1
September 28th: Virtual (Prospective) Parent Informational Session
September 29th:
- Volleyball Home Game - PINK OUT
- Football Home Game - PINK OUT
A LOOK AHEAD:
October 2nd: School Custodian Appreciation Day
October 5th: 3rd & 4th Grade Central Houston Public Library Field Experience
October 6th:
- 7th Grade Girls STEM Pathway Field Experience
- Science Fair Assignment #2 Due
- Volleyball Home Game
- Football Away Game
October 8th: Football Away Game
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Dear Scholars, Staff, Families, and Community,
WOW. It is already September, and our scholars, staff, and YOU, our families, are off to a great start. It has been a successful first few weeks back, and I am SO excited about the remainder of this school year!!
📊 This month, you can expect homework, progress reports, and assessment letters to come home. We took several screeners last month to see where our scholars are academically so that teachers know how to support them best.
📚 I am excited to announce that....
| | Congratulations Scholars & CREW of the Month! | | PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS | | |
Regular school attendance is crucial for students' academic and social success. RSPA strives for a 98% daily attendance rate.
Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often.
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Your Presence Matters!
Did you know that missing 10% or more of school (about 2 days or 6 tardies a month) negatively impacts reading skills by third grade, middle school performance, and graduation chances?
Additionally, missing school hinders the development of social skills, problem-solving, and self-regulation, which are vital for personal growth and success.
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Arrivals & Dismissal:
ARRIVALS:
- Student drop-off is at the front of Building B.
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Morning drop-off time begins at 7:30 AM when the school doors open.
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If parents need to drop their child off earlier than 7:30 AM, the child will be placed in Crayon Club and assessed a $30.00 fee.
- Hugs and kisses are encouraged at the front door, not in the building.
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Classes begin at 7:55 AM.
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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 at 8:05 AM.
DISMISSAL:
- Classes end at 3:30 PM.
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Early pick-up ends at 2:15 PM. No student will be released between 2:15 and 3:25 PM.
- Car Tags will be issued to each car-rider student. Please display it upon pick-up.
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If parents need to pick their child up later than 4:00 PM, the child will be placed in Crayon Club and assessed a $30.00 fee if not enrolled in the 21st Century After-School Program.
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Please ensure the school is aware of any changes to your scholar’s usual dismissal routine by 2:15 PM. Contact your scholar's teacher or call the front office if needed. Parents of bus riders must notify the Transportation Dept. in the Cariina App. Safety is our top priority, and we must know how your child will get home.
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STEM Carnival: STEMazing Race
Bring your family out to the free 5th Annual STEM Carnival: The STEMamazing Race x Mommy & Me: The Listers on Saturday, September 12th at Anderson Center for the Arts
from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Enjoy STEM Experiments, Family Fun, Engineering Challenges, Art Infusion, Drones, Robotics, RSPA's Drumline & Dazzling Dolls performances & more!
Girls and boys of all ages are welcome to join in on the STEMtastic fun! It's a free event; just register below to attend! Please be sure the promo code RSPA is applied to receive a special welcome!
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The Crayon Club is open during school breaks
If you need childcare during the school breaks or last-minute care, The Crayon Club has you covered!
The Crayon Club is a private Pre-K3 program, a Texas School Ready Partner, and uses the CLI Engage curriculum!
If you are interested in Crayon Club’s private Pre-K3 program, please contact amiller@crayonclub.org.
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CSI: Curious Scientists Investigate: Solving Mysteries Through Science
It’s that time of year…RSPA’s Science Fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th! This is a time for our scholars to apply their critical thinking skills.
Parents, please pay close attention to the dates when parts of the project are due. Each part counts as a grade, and the presentation is worth 50% of the final grade.
Visit the C&I web page to review the schedule of assignments and download your scholar's Science Fair packets.
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Activity Fees, Spirit Shirts & more in MySchoolBucks
Activity fee payment dates and amounts are firm and must be paid in full by October 23, 2026.
Remember, if no fees are paid toward the balance before the final payment date, Fine Arts and extracurricular participation will be withheld.
Your 26-27 Campus Spirit Tee is also available! Place your order and pick your shirt up at the school.
Visit MYSCHOOLBUCKS.COM to make your payments by card only.
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Grab your Spirit Gear for Game Day at our Sideline Store
Football and volleyball season is here! Show your school spirit, support our athletics program, and buy cool new apparel and accessories!
Visit our Sideline Store to see items from Nike, Under Armour, Lululemon, Adidas, and more!
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Gifted and Talented Services (GATE) Services
RSPA is beginning the referral process for Gifted/Talented (G/T) services for the 2026–2027 school year. Parent referral forms and more are available 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 on Thursday, September 17th, at 5 PM on campus.
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Questions? Email communications@rhodesschool.org.
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RSPA's officially a B District
As you may know, schools & districts receive ratings each year. The 2026 school ratings are here, and we're thrilled to announce that RSPA has been officially rated a B! Additionally, RSPA received Distinction Designations in
- Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts
- Academic Achievement in Social Studies
- Postsecondary Readiness
- Top 25%: Comparative Closing the Gaps
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Notification to Parents of Teacher/Paraprofessional Qualifications
In accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)/ PARENTS’ RIGHT-TO-KNOW, this is a notification from RSPA to every parent of a student in a Title I school that you have the right to request and receive, in a timely manner: a) information regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teachers and/or paraprofessionals.
The information regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teachers/ paraprofessional shall include the following:
I. If the teacher has met state certification/qualification criteria for the grade level and subject areas taught:
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