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.
Enjoy this special message from our principals…
Greetings, RSPA Families!
We have made it through the first month of school. Thank you, parents, for your patience as we prepare our scholars for a successful school year. In the classrooms, our teachers have been establishing classroom and campus expectations and diving into their curriculum.
This month, we have great things happening on campus, from our Grandparents’ Day Breakfast, celebrating Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Week, and our Hispanic Culture Night. Also, join us virtually for Pow Wow with the Principals to hear about what is happening on campus on Sept 4th at 9 AM. Please see the flyers below for more details on what’s happening on campus this month. We’d love to see you there.
Our scholars will take their beginning-of-the-year NWEA assessments in math, reading, and science, allowing teachers to see how students are progressing. Please continue encouraging your scholars to do their best!
As a reminder, our uniform policy for PreK-5th grade is blue Oxford button-down shirts and navy bottoms, while our middle school (6th-8th grade) uniforms are white Oxford-style shirts with navy bottoms. We expect all students to be in proper uniform every day. If your scholar is not in uniform, you will receive a call home, and your scholar will be placed in ISS until proper clothing is provided.
“98% is Great” is our attendance motto, and we want scholars at school every day. If your scholar is absent, please make sure you send a note the next day. Additionally, if your child’s transportation home needs to change, please contact the office by 2:30 PM.
As always, parents continue discussions with your scholars about their school day and behavior on the bus and in the classroom. We strive for every scholar to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. With your support, we know your scholars will be successful.
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
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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Parent Bulletins will be translated upon request.
Upcoming Events…
Congratulations to our Scholars & CREW Member of the Month!
Parent Announcements
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Early Release Fridays:
Beginning September 13, 2024, every Friday is an early release day. All scholars will be dismissed at 1:30 PM. Please ensure transportation methods are arranged accordingly.
Attendance
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
21st Century Accepting Applications
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 still open for the school year. If enrolled, students will be required to adhere to daily attendance requirements. To learn more & complete registration, visit rhodesschool.org/21st-century.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
District Links
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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