Welcome to Sugar Mill Elementary!
I am pleased to welcome our new students and families. Sugar Mill Elementary is an outstanding school with a wonderful staff! We are celebrating our 25th Anniversary throughout the year. Our school colors are green and yellow and we are the "Sparklers."
 
Beth Graham, Principal
Abegail Johnson, Assistant Principal
13707 Jess Pirtle, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Phone: 281.634.4440 Fax: 281.634.4459

The following documents are needed to register.

• Birth certificate or it’s equivalent
• Immunization records
• Proof of residence (lease or deed and utility bill, electricity or water only)
• Student’s social security card or state assigned number
• Picture ID of parent or guardian
• Report card (grades 2-5)
• TAKS Results (grades 4-5)
 
Our registrar, Wendy Cross, can answer any questions you might have. 281-634-4443.

All students attend school from 8:00-3:00.
The doors open at 7:30 am and any child not in their seat when the 8:00 bell rings is tardy. On days of heavy rainfall we extend the tardy time based on the line of cars.

Our motto this year is "Together We Shine!" Sugar Mill is a TEA Exemplary School, and we want to continue to achieve at levels beyond the TAKS test. We received Gold Performance Acknowledgements for having over 30% of all children, in each group, score at the commended level (90%+) in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science. We are very proud of this focus on advanced achievement. In all subjects, in all areas, in every grade, we want to provide a challending and enriching curriculum. Our goal is increased student achievement in all areas. We also examine how we stand in the Just 4 the Kids rankings, striving to place at the top of our comparable school group. Beth Graham, Principal

Please see the attached document for the Sugar Mill school supply list.

Please adhere to the following rules to ensure the safety of each and every child.
• Students who are car riders may be dropped off and picked up in the back parking lot drive. Commerical size day care vans and buses use the drive by the cafeteria. Day care providers in family cars must use the back parking lot drive.
• Parents who need to come into the building may park in the front visitor parking lot.
• Parents who wish to walk to pick up children should meet their "walker" at one of three locations, under the shady trees.
• Fire lanes (curbs painted red) are to be kept clear of cars at all times.
• Please comply with No Parking signs along Bournewood and Jess Pirtle.

See related document for our Rainy Day Dismissal Plan and about Changes in Dismissal.

Kindergarten 10:30, recess 11:00
Grades 1-5 will be having recess BEFORE their lunch time. Children eat more, drink more, are calmer during lunch, and we avoid upset stomachs during recess. We will all wash hands before lunch.
First 11:00
Second 11:30
Third 12:00
Fourth 12:30
Fifth 1:00

On your child's birthday, their name is announced and they receive a birthday pencil and good wishes from the principal. We do not deliver food, party invitations, treats, flowers, balloons, or gifts.

When a student is absent they must bring a note when they return to school. On a full sheet of paper, please include the date or dates of the absence, the child’s name, reason for the absence and the teacher’s name.
If the note is not received after two days of the absence, it automatically becomes an "unexcused absence." Repeated unexcused absences become a truancy issue. Please help avoid this by sending the note when your child returns. Thank you!

The emergency closing of schools is determined by the superintendent. Announcement of such a closing will be made via the news media.
 
TV Channels 2, 11, 13, 26, 45, 51 or Radio Stations KKBQ 790AM, KCBQ 93.0FM, KILT 610AM, KILT 100FM, KIKK 650AM, KIKK 95.7FM, KMPQ 980AM, KMPQ 104.9FM, KPRC 950AM, KHCB 105.7FM, KTRH 740AM, KMJQ 102 FM, KBXX 97.9FM

We are proud to announce that Rosie Valdiviezo is the Sugar Mill Teacher of the Year for 2010! She teaches special education, serving students in grades K-2. By her thoughts, words, and actions, she represents the best in all of us and we are all thrilled to have her represent Sugar Mill Elementary.
The equally qualified finalists included Amy Clink and Kelly Brooks. Previous Teachers of the Year who are still on staff: Marybeth Porter, Laurie McCulloch, Linda Koistinen, Janna Hoke, Pam Clack, and Nancy Bernstein. Current School Board member Susan Hohnbaum was also a previous Sugar Mill Teacher of the Year.

Our Campus Based Leadership Team members meet monthly, with one public meeting each year. CBLT reviews TAKS results, the operation of the school, instructional arrangements, the budget, and has final approval on the staff development plan.
 
Go to Services, CBLT, Resources to access CBLT membership and minutes.