Foster Elementary School
1800 Trailwood Village Drive
281-641-1400
http://humbleisd.net/fe
Bulldogs 2015-2016
Dear Parents:
Believe it or not, the beginning of school is just around the corner. Whether you
read that and smile, work in additional R & R time with your family, or continue to
mark things off your list in preparation, please know that our teachers and staff
are anxiously finalizing plans for an exciting school year. We look forward to
providing each and every child with many memorable moments and experiences of
learning, fun, caring, and success.
Listed below is important information to help make the beginning of school
smoother and easier for your family.
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You’ll notice some “new” teachers and a few teachers in “new” places!
While the kids have been relaxing over summer vacation, our staff has been
busy studying and preparing for another fun-filled year. Parents will start
their ‘homework’ earlier this year with packet pick-up on Wednesday, August
19th from 1-6pm. Proof of residency is required for ALL students before a
packet will be issued. You must bring a water, gas, or electric bill, dated no
earlier than July 1st, 2015 if residing in a house, or a lease for apartment
residents. Also, your Home Access Account must be updated online. All
families should bring the completed packet to the school-wide orientation on
Friday, August 21st from 4-7pm.
Pre-K orientation will take place on Thursday, August 20th from 5:45-6:15pm
in Foster’s cafeteria. Kindergarten orientation will also take place on
Thursday, August 20th from 6:30-7:30pm in Foster’s cafeteria. These
orientations are for parents only, and child care will not be provided. Pre-K
and Kindergarten parents and students are encouraged to come back on
Friday, August 21st anytime between 4-6:30pm to meet their teacher, tour
the building, purchase t-shirts and place money in your child’s lunch account.
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Parents of students in 1st to 5th grade are invited to attend an all-school
orientation on Friday, August 21st. While parents are at an orientation,
children may play outside on the playground (unsupervised) or they may
watch a movie in the cross hall between first and second grade (supervised).
Students can meet their teachers in their classrooms anytime except during
their grade level orientation. Foster PTA will also hold their first meeting
on Friday evening at 6:30 PM.
In addition to grade level orientations, you may also accomplish a bunch of
“first day of school” items on August 21st . You can place money in your
child’s lunch account, buy a NEW Foster t-shirt ($10), and sign up for PTA
and for a variety of volunteer opportunities. Fifth grade parents will be
able to purchase their 5th grade planners for $5.
Don’t forget about our before school program ~ For today’s busy parents,
finding a safe, enriching environment where children can spend time before
school is a big concern. The Champions Program understands your needs and
offers convenient and sensible options right here at Foster Elementary.
o Hours: 6:15 a.m. – school start
o Registration: $55 per child / $75 per family
o Weekly Rates: $35 (1 – 5 days)
Discover Champions at Foster Elementary today! For more information and
to enroll visit www.DiscoverChampions.com or call 1-800-246-2154.
Communication is imperative between home and school. The best way to find
out what’s going on at Foster is to read the “Bulldog Bulletin.” A copy of the
“Bulldog Bulletin” will be sent home with your child on Tuesdays for the
months of August and September. After that, the Bulldog Bulletin will be
available online. Make sure you are signed up so it can be sent to the correct
e-mail address. Please look for this newsletter. It is our best method of
maintaining communication with you.
Download Humble Independent School District’s mobile app on your smart
phone. It’s free.
We are looking forward to working with you this year. Please let us know if you
need anything or have any questions.
Sincerely,
Diane Zelezinski
Principal
Jane Nininger
Assistant Principal