Campus Life
RSPA provides a comprehensive fine arts program that includes performing arts, visual arts, and engaging academics. RSPA enrolls students from PreK4 to 8th grade. Before and after-school care, as well as early childcare, is provided through our partner, the Crayon Club and the 21st Century After-School Program.
Campus Information
13334 Wallisville Road
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Campus Administrators:
Elementary School Principal: Sonya Akers, M.Ed
email: sakers@rhodesschool.org
Middle School Principal: Lakesha Winslow, M.Ed
email: lwinslow@rhodesschool.org
Associate Principal: Joycelyn Clifton, M. Ed.
email: jclifton@rhodesschool.org
Secretary: Jennifer Gooden
email: jgooden@rhodesschool.org
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Greetings, RSPA Families!
Can you believe it’s already November? As the temperature drops and leaves change, we know the fall season is here!
This month, our scholar scientists are working hard for our construction-themed Science Fair Night on Thursday, November 14th. Join us for hands-on family fun as we recognize our Science Fair winners and showcase our scholars’ amazing projects. Our PTC will also have concessions for sale, and 21st Century will have an informational booth!
Fall Picture Day is Friday, November 8th. You can order photos on mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID: EVTGX8J8F. You’ll get free shipping if you order before midnight on Picture Day. Be sure to join us on Wednesday, November 20th, as our PreK and Kindergarten scholars showcase their alphabet and number lessons with a fun fashion show!
Scholars will also have opportunities to go on a few field experiences. The field experiences range from Dewberry Farm and Moody Gardens to NASA and Alley Theater. All field experiences are connected to the grade level TEKS and have pre-work and postwork for our scholars to make instructional connections.
At RSPA, we are dedicated to enhancing the skills of all scholars as we prepare for our upcoming campus-based assessments (CBA) from November 4th to 8th.
Our focus remains on TEKS-based activities and projects for our elementary scholars while improving skills in numeracy, reading, and critical thinking across all subject areas.
We also want to recognize our middle school scholars for their hard work during the first nine weeks. Way to go! To ensure continued student success, we encourage daily study habits and the completion of all homework assignments. Parents, please remember to check your scholar’s grades in the Parent Portal and engage in conversations about their school days. Together, let’s maintain our momentum and finish the semester strong!
As a reminder, 98 is Great! Parents, we need our scholars at school. Our attendance rate has decreased for October, and we are turning this around with a new tardy policy and our Perfect Attendance & No Tardies Competition (see details below). When your scholar misses class, the achievement gap widens. Please ensure you send an excuse if your scholar misses a day. If your scholar has the flu or strep throat, please indicate on your note if so. Remember, three tardies equal one absence, and scholars are marked absent after 9:45 AM.
We’ve seen a rise in a few level-one behaviors. Our Behavior Specialists aim to promote positive behavior and reduce conflicts, helping our students feel safe and respected. We also expect our middle school scholars to serve as leaders and role models for the younger scholars. Parents, please partner with us by encouraging your scholars to give 100% daily and demonstrate CREW qualities.
Let’s continue to progress and make great strides together. We hope you enjoy your family this Thanksgiving Break and, if you can, be a blessing to others; this is the season of giving!
Every Child, Every Day, 100% of the Time!
Growing Students with Excellence, Every Day!
Sonya Akers, M.Ed. & Lakesha Winslow, M.Ed.
Northshore & Humble Campus Principals
Upcoming Events…
Congratulations to our Scholars & CREW Member of the Month!
Parent Announcements
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Attendance
Did you know that one in four students are chronically absent from school? This means they miss at least 10% of the school year or approximately 18 days in most districts. Whoa (right, that’s what we said).
While 18 days may not seem alarming, new data from the 2023-2024 school year reveals that an estimated 9.4 million students, or 19% of all students, were chronically absent last year—putting them at higher risk for academic failure, poverty, and dropping out of high school.
At RSPA, we’re working together to make sure all students show up and participate every day possible. Being in school supports students’ social, emotional, and physical well-being and allows them to learn and reach for their dreams.
Let’s show up together and stay in the habit of daily attendance! Remember, if we S.N.O.W., we can have SNOW on December 19th!
SNOW DAY!
If we S.N.O.W., we can have snow! Beginning September 4th, scholars with perfect attendance (or only miss one school day or less) can attend the SNOW Day Perfect Attendance Party on December 19th! Please make sure that your child attends school daily. It is imperative to their academic success and growth in school. As a reminder, students who miss ten or more school days may receive an attendance behavior contract and could be subject to compulsory attendance laws. Also, three tardies are equivalent to one absence. Watch Superintendent Miller’s Fun Video
Science Fair
It’s that time of year…RSPA’s Science Fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 14th! 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. Visit the C&I Web Page.
Saturday Detention Announcement
We want to inform you that, beginning in October, our school will implement a detention system as part of our efforts to promote a positive and respectful learning environment.
Detentions will be assigned for behavior that disrupts the educational process or violates school policies. Our goal is to help students reflect on their choices and understand the importance of maintaining a respectful atmosphere for everyone.
Detentions will take place from 8:00-11:00 AM on designated Saturdays. Parents will be responsible for transportation. Students will receive prior notice of their assigned detention and will have the opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns with their teacher.
We appreciate your support in reinforcing the values of respect and responsibility within our school community. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our SCG (Behavioral) Department at (281) 458-4334 Ext. 413.
24-25 Campus Spirit Tee
Order your 24-25 RSPA Campus Spirit Tee on MySchoolBucks! Past campus spirit t-shirts are also on sale! See other campus items on MySchoolBucks.
Early Release Fridays:
Every Friday is an Early Release Day. All scholars will be dismissed at 1:30 PM. Please ensure transportation methods are arranged accordingly.
Activity Fees on MySchoolBucks
Pay online for your scholar’s activity fees, campus items & more with MySchoolBucks. The below activity fee payment dates and amounts are firm. Fees must be paid in full by October 25, 2024. If you choose to participate in any extracurricular activity (field experiences, athletics, etc.), payment balances must be paid in full before September. If no fees are paid toward the balance before the final payment date, Fine Arts and athletic participation will be withheld. Visit MYSCHOOLBUCKS.COM to make your payments by card only. RSPA is now a non-cash district. Be on the lookout for more details on MSB’s new invoicing feature! Log in or create your FREE account today to get started! Click here to learn more.
PAST…
RSPA's "A" Charter FIRST Rating:
The ratings are in! The Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas rated RSPA an A! Discover more about the quality of your child’s school financial system by visiting pryor.tea.state.tx.us/Tea.CharterFirst.Web/Public/District.aspx.
21st Century Registration Closed
The 21st Century After-School program at RSPA is free for scholars K-8th, open Monday-Thursday, 3:30-6:00 PM and Fridays, 1:30-6:00 PM. It also provides academic support and enrichment activities for scholars and their parents! Applications are now closed for the school year. If enrolled, students will be required to adhere to daily attendance requirements. To learn more, visit rhodesschool.org/21st-century.
Uniform Policy:
Mondays-Thursdays, students must wear a uniform shirt. Blue for grades PK-5th and White for 6th grade with navy bottoms. On Fridays, students may wear a spirit shirt with jeans without rips. If students wear shorts, they must reach the end of the student’s fingertips or no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
No Meal Applications:
Please note that Child Nutrition meal applications aren’t required. Visit the Child Nutrition webpage to read the Community Eligibility Provision Release here.
READ NOW: RSPA Humble and Northshore Campuses are Co-Locating
Did you miss the important District update announcement? The Humble Campus is co-locating with the Northshore Campus at 13334 Wallisville Road for the 2024-2025 school year.
Arrival & Dismissal Reminder:
Morning drop-off time is at 7:30 AM, and classes begin at 7:55 AM. All scholars must be dropped off in the back car rider area until 7:55 AM. After that time, please bring them to the front. Scholars are considered tardy at 8:05 AM.
Early pick-up ends at 2:40 PM Monday-Thursday and 11:40 AM on Fridays. We will begin dismissal at 3:30 PM. Please make sure that we know how your scholar gets home. Send a note, email the teacher, or call the front office if needed. Don’t forget to update the Cariina app if you’re a bus rider. If you need early drop-off or late pick-up, Crayon Club (6:00a-6:00p *fee*) or the 21st Century Program (3:30-6:00p *free*) is available. Thank you for your strict adherence to this policy.
Immunizations:
Returning parents, if you have a Kindergarten or 7th-grade scholar, please provide an updated copy of their immunization records showing they have all required immunizations on your first day of school.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
information@rhodesschool.org
CAMPUS LOCATION
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Charles Russell, M. Ed, President
Kenitra Bennett-Edwards, M. Ed., Member
Michelle Harris, M. Ed, Member
Chrishelle Palay, Member
Derrick Sherrard, Member
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