RSPA Campus Information
Address: 13334 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77049
Phone: (281) 459-9797
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATORS:
Campus Principal: Lakesha Winslow, M.Ed
Assistant Principal: Josette Simeon, M.S.
Secretary: Denisse Leal
Registrar: Stacey Hairston
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Hello RSPA Families and CREW,
WOW. It is already September, and our scholars, staff, and YOU, our families, are off to a great start. The first few weeks back have been successful, 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 teachers know how to best support them.
📚 I am excited to announce that this year all of our scholars will take a field experience to the Houston Central Public Library. This field experience will give our scholars insight into literacy, including how to check out books, access digital books, record audio, and more. Literacy is a key component of every scholar’s academic success; reading is in EVERYTHING that we do. We are serious at RSPA about building a culture of reading in our district.
🔎 STEM Pathway also begins this month for our 7th grade girls. This field experience connects directly to science, math, and technology. Our 7th grade girls travel to NASA each month, where they meet astronauts and engage in creative problem-solving, engineering design challenges, robotics, and technology-based projects. The goal is to increase female representation in STEM fields.
🥁🥁🥁Drum roll, please…I am pleased to announce this year’s 2026-2027 Team Leads…PreK-2nd Grade Team Lead is Ms. Croker, 3rd-5th Grade Team Lead is Ms. Calhoun, and 6th-8th Grade Team Lead is Ms. Smith!!! Congratulations! I know you will do an amazing job. CREW, help me welcome your team leads.
It is Football and Volleyball season, and our Lions and Lady Lions are in full swing. Please come and support our teams whenever you have time. You can also support them by purchasing Lions merchandise from our Sideline Store. Our first Pep Rally is Sept. 1st; be sure to check out ParentSquare for highlights from the event.
🔬 Science Fair packets will be sent home this month. This year, we plan to have a SUPER turnout for our Science Fair, and we want to see you there. Our theme is CSI: Curious Scientists Investigate: Solving Mysteries Through Science. 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. Please keep up with teacher correspondence about the Science Fair so your scholar has everything they need to be successful.
🗓️ Parents, we strive for a minimum of 98% attendance every day. We know that won’t always be the case, but this year we started off missing the mark. We need our scholars here each and every day. Remember, if your scholar is absent, please send them back with a note (parent, doctor, etc). Three tardies equal one absence, and the more school days your scholar misses, the more gaps that develop in their learning.
⏰ Early & Late pickup is happening more frequently, and I need us to work together on ensuring our scholars are at school for the entire day and are picked up on time. Early pickup ends at 2:15 PM; however, if early pickup happens often, parents will be required to attend an in-person meeting. Frequent late pickups will also require an in-person meeting.
Parents, let’s keep this great year rolling in the right direction. I am always here to assist in any way that I can. 💬 Please join me for Pow Wow with the Principal, Sept. 8 at 10:00 AM on Google Meet. Bring your questions, and I will bring the answers.
Every Child. Every Day. 100% of the Time.
-Principal Winslow
Cold & Flu Season: Keeping Our Scholars Healthy
Dear Scholars, Parents, and Guardians,
As we settle into the new school year, we want to remind our school community that cold and flu season can increase illnesses among students and staff. With scholars spending more time together in classrooms, germs can spread quickly. As your School Nurse, I want to share a few simple ways we can work together to keep our scholars, families, and staff healthy and safe.
🦠 HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS
Please encourage your scholar to:
- Wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after using the restroom, coughing, sneezing, or blowing their nose.
- Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their elbow—not their hands.
- Avoid sharing food, drinks, utensils, lip products, or personal items.
- Keep frequently touched personal items clean.
- Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Drink plenty of water, eat nutritious meals, and get adequate sleep.
- Stay up to date with recommended vaccinations, including seasonal influenza vaccination when appropriate.
🌡️ KNOW WHEN TO KEEP YOUR SCHOLAR HOME
Before sending your scholar to school, please take a few minutes to check how they are feeling.
Please keep your scholar home if they have:
- A fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or a low-grade fever of 99°F
- Fever accompanied by chills, body aches, or significant fatigue
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- A persistent or worsening cough
- Significant sore throat or difficulty swallowing
- Symptoms that are severe enough that the scholar cannot comfortably participate in normal school activities
- A contagious illness for which they have been advised to stay home
Important: Please do not give your scholar fever-reducing medication simply to lower their temperature so they can attend school. A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. If your child has a fever, allow them to rest, drink fluids, and monitor their symptoms.
Generally, a child should be fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication before returning to school. Please also follow your child’s healthcare provider’s recommendations and our school’s illness policy.
Sincerely,
Demetria Wills,
Campus Nurse Aide
September News from Ms. Randolph
Happy September, RSPA Families!
We are settling into the new school year, and I hope your scholars are off to a wonderful start! As we continue building routines, we also want to continue strengthening the connection between our families, scholars, school, and community.
At RSPA, we believe strong family partnerships help our scholars thrive. Thank you for staying connected, asking questions, and being involved in your scholar’s educational journey.
We have two great opportunities to connect this September, and we hope to see you!
🌟 Upcoming Family Opportunities
Urban Air Houston Heights
September 25 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Come see us represent RSPA at Urban Air Houston Heights! We will have an RSPA information table set up and would love for our families to stop by and say hello.
Know a family looking for a great school community for their scholar? Invite them to stop by and learn more about RSPA!
Virtual Parent Information Session
September 28 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Join us for our September Virtual Parent Information Session! Families will have an opportunity to learn more about RSPA, ask questions, explore available programs and resources, and learn ways to stay connected and involved throughout the school year.
RSVP details are available here: https://rhodesschool.enroll-ed.com/
🎉 September Family Reminder
As we continue through the school year, remember:
- Stay connected with school communications.
- Ask questions when you need support.
- Get involved when opportunities are available.
- Encourage and celebrate your scholar’s growth.
- Remember, when families and schools work together, our scholars thrive!
Thank you for being an important part of the RSPA family. We appreciate your continued support and partnership and look forward to a great September!
Serina Randolph
Parent & Family Community Engagement Specialist
Office: 346-646-4383
Parent Announcements
Arrivals & Dismissal
ARRIVALS:
- Student drop-off is at the front of Building B.
- Morning drop-off time begins at 7:30 AM when the school doors open.
- If parents need to drop their child off earlier than 7:30 AM, 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.
- Classes begin at 7:55 AM.
- 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.
- Car Tags will be issued to each car rider student. Please display it upon pick-up.
- If parents need to pick their child up later than 3:30 PM, child will be placed in Crayon Club and assessed a $30.00 fee if not enrolled in the 21st Century After-School Program.
- 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 notify the Transportation Dept. in the Cariina App. Safety is our top priority, and we must know how your child will get home.
No Stanley Cups This Year, Water Bottles Only
We want to remind everyone that Stanley cups and similar large containers are not permitted on campus. To ensure a smooth and uninterrupted school day, students should only bring standard-sized water bottles.
Limiting the size of drink containers helps reduce the need for frequent bathroom breaks, allowing students to remain focused and engaged in their learning. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in supporting a productive school environment!
The 2027 Spring Production votes are in...
This Summer, we included your input in determining the 2027 Spring Production, and we’ve reached a decision!
We are pleased to announce that our 3rd-8th grade scholars will present Alice in Wonderland JR. in May 2027!
We look forward to working hard this school year to ensure our production is a memorable and wonderful learning experience for our scholars, families, and CREW. Please be on the lookout for audition dates from your Theater instructor this Fall!
Thank you for your votes and for being part of the CREW!
Attendance & Parent Portal
Please make sure that your child attends school daily. It is imperative to their academic success and growth in school. Just as a reminder: 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.
26-27 Activity Fees
Activity fee payment dates and amounts are firm. Fees must be paid in full by October 23, 2026.
If you choose to participate in any extracurricular activity, 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 extracurricular participation will be withheld. Visit MYSCHOOLBUCKS.COM to make your payments by card only.
26-27 Campus Spirit Tee
Order your 26-27 RSPA Campus Spirit Gear on MySchoolBucks! Past campus spirit t-shirts are also on sale! See other campus items on MySchoolBucks.
Cell Phone Policy
The Yondr Cell Phone Pouch Policy at Rhodes School for the Performing Arts aims to reduce distractions and enhance focus.
Student Expectations:
-Each student receives a Yondr pouch at the start of the year, stored in their classroom.
-Students must place their cell phones and devices in the pouch at the day’s start, keeping it locked until instructed otherwise.
End-of-Day Procedures:
Pouches can only be unlocked at designated stations after receiving staff direction.
Student Responsibility:
Students must maintain their pouches in good condition, avoiding damage or loss. A $25 replacement fee applies for lost or damaged pouches.
Athletic Tryouts + Sideline Store Now Open
Tryouts for RSPA’s Football, Volleyball, Cheer, & Dazzling Dolls teams are this month! Visit our Athletics page to learn more! Student-athlete physicals will also take place during Sunday’s Block Party for $20.
Plus, RSPA’s new athletics store is now LIVE! To celebrate, we’re offering 20% OFF all Sideline Store purchases with code SPIRIT20 for an entire month.
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
Chrishelle Palay, President
Kenitra Bennett-Edwards, MBA, Secretary
Michelle Harris, M. Ed, Member
Sloane Hughlett, Member
Derrick Sherrard, Member
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