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Dear HBE Families,

Welcome back to another school year at YES Prep Hobby Elementary! I hope you and your family had a wonderful summer. Whether you are returning to HBE or joining our school community for the first time, we are glad to have you with us.

Last year was an important year for Hobby Elementary. In our first year of state accountability, HBE earned a B rating, an accomplishment that reflects the hard work of our students, staff, and families. This year, we are focused on building on that success while continuing to provide every student with a safe, supportive, and academically challenging learning environment.

We are also excited to officially welcome our Mini Aviators, our new HBE mascot, as we continue Flying to New Heights together!

Strong partnerships with families are an important part of our students' success. We look forward to working alongside you throughout the year, celebrating our students' growth and supporting them every step of the way.

 

Welcome back, Mini Aviators! We are ready for a great year ahead!

Maribel Barrera

Principal

YES Prep Hobby Elementary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

📅 Important Upcoming September Events

Mark your calendars, Sparks Families! 💙 We have some exciting events coming up in September:

☕ September 1 – Coffee with the Principal / Title I Meeting
💙 September 9 – Family Association Meeting
👵🏽👴🏽 September 11 – Grandparent Lunches (More information to come!)

📲 Keep an eye out for ParentSquare posts with additional information and reminders as we get closer to each event. We can’t wait to see our Sparks families! 💙

 

 Meet Our Family Association Representative!

We are excited to introduce Salma, our Family Association Parent Leader! 🎉

This is Salma’s second year serving as our Parent Leader, and we are so excited to continue our partnership with her as we work together to strengthen the connection between our school and our families. 💙

We are looking forward to another great year of family engagement, collaboration, and creating memorable experiences for our Mini Aviators

Please help us give Salma a warm welcome as she continues representing and supporting our HBE families! ✨

 

 

✈️ Shout-out to our Mini Aviators! 💙

A HUGE shout-out to our Mini Aviators who have been actively engaged in class, completing their work, and following classroom expectations! 🌟 Keep up the amazing work and continue showing us what it means to SOAR! ✈️

 

✈️ Flying to Greater Heights: A Strong Start to the Year!

 

Welcome to a new school year at Hobby Elementary! As we begin our journey of Flying to Greater Heights, we are excited to partner with our families to ensure every Mini Aviator is known, supported, and challenged to grow.

 

One of our first important steps is Beginning-of-Year MAP testing, August 31 - September 4. MAP provides valuable information about what our students already know and where they need additional support or challenge. Our teachers and leaders will use these results to identify learning priorities, plan targeted instruction, and ensure we are responding to the needs of every student.

 

Thank you for partnering with us as we begin a year focused on achievement, growth, and belonging. Together, we’re ready to soar! ✈️💛

 

Dear Families,

To help ensure you know who to contact regarding your child’s special education services, please see our case manager and specialized program assignments below.

K–2nd Grade

Andrew Quezada
Case Manager / Special Education Teacher
This includes students who receive Speech services only.

3rd–4th Grade

Paloma Hernandez
Case Manager / Special Education Teacher
This includes students who receive Speech services only.

Specialized Settings

• SOAR: Mr. DeLima & Ms. Piercefield
• SHINE 1: Ms. Collins
• SHINE 2: Ms. Beltran

Your child’s assigned case manager is an important point of contact for questions related to their IEP, special education services, accommodations, goals, and progress.

We look forward to partnering with you and supporting your child throughout the school year.

💙 Need Support for Your Child? Submit a Student Assistance Form (SAF)

 

Dear Parents & Families,

 

We want every student to feel safe, supported, and successful at school. If you have a concern about your child’s social, emotional, behavioral, or basic needs, you may submit a Student Assistance Form (SAF) to request additional support from our campus Student Support Counselor.

 

📝 When SHOULD I Submit an SAF?

Please consider submitting an SAF if your child is experiencing:

• ❤️ Emotional concerns – frequent sadness, worry, anger, or difficulty managing emotions
• 🧠 Social-emotional concerns – low self-esteem, difficulty coping, or significant changes in behavior
• 🤝 Peer or friendship concerns – ongoing difficulty making or maintaining healthy friendships
• 🏠 Family or life changes – divorce/separation, death or grief, housing changes, or another major family transition affecting your child at school
• 🎒 Basic-needs concerns – clothing, hygiene items, food, or other family support needs
• 🏫 School adjustment concerns – significant difficulty transitioning to school or changes that are affecting your child's well-being
• 🌱 Additional support – you believe your child may benefit from short-term social-emotional support or connection to community resources

 

🚫 When Should I NOT Submit an SAF?

An SAF is not the appropriate form for:

• 📚 Questions about grades, homework, or academic assignments — please contact your child’s teacher.
• 📅 Attendance or absence questions — please contact the appropriate campus staff.
• 👕 Dress code or routine school concerns — please contact your child’s teacher or campus staff.
• ⚖️ Discipline consequences — please contact your child’s teacher or grade-level administrator.
• 💬 A one-time, minor peer disagreement that can be appropriately addressed by the classroom teacher.
• 🚨 An immediate safety or emergency situation — please contact the school directly rather than waiting for an SAF to be reviewed.

 

📲 How Do I Submit an SAF?

1. Access the Student Assistance Form (SAF) using the link or QR code provided by the school.
2. Complete the requested information about your child.
3. Briefly describe your concern and the type of support you are requesting.
4. Submit the form.
5. The Counselor will review the request and determine the next steps.

 

💡 Please Remember

Submitting an SAF does not automatically mean your child will receive ongoing counseling. The form helps us understand your concern, identify the most appropriate support, and connect your child or family with the right school or community resource.

 

When in doubt, please reach out! We value partnering with our families to make sure our students have the support they need to thrive. 💙💛

Serra Moore, LMSW

Student Support Counselor

YES Prep Hobby Elementary

 

 

 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we begin the school year, please send your child to school with an extra change of clothes to be kept at school. The school does not provide changes of clothing for students who have an accident or get their clothes wet or soiled during the school day.

Please place a complete change of clothes—including underwear and socks—in a labeled, resealable bag. Clothing should be appropriate for the current season and replaced as your child grows or as the weather changes.

When Will a Student Be Sent Home?

The school nurse will assess students who become ill, injured, or experience a significant change in their condition during the school day. While each situation is evaluated individually, typical reasons a student may be sent home include:

• Fever of 100°F or higher
• Diarrhea
• Repeated vomiting
• A suspicious or concerning rash
• Symptoms of a potential contagious illness
• Any significant injury or significant change in the student's condition while at school

If your child needs to go home, the nurse or school staff will contact you or your child's designated emergency contact. Please make sure that the school has current contact information and up-to-date emergency contacts so that we can reach you when necessary.

A student may be sent home when their symptoms or condition prevent them from safely or comfortably participating in the school day or when they require care or evaluation that cannot be provided at school. Return-to-school requirements may vary depending on the illness or situation and applicable district guidelines.

Thank you for helping us keep our students comfortable, healthy, and ready to learn. We appreciate your partnership and support in keeping an extra change of clothing available at school.

 

Front Office Hours

📅Monday- Friday: 7:00AM-2:30PM & 2:30PM-3:00PM (phone calls only) 

☎️Front Office Phone Number: (713)-842-5550