051421FamilyUpdateEmail - STAAR Math & Reading Updates for YES Prep Hobby Families

Sep 30, 2026

Family update email to Aviator families from YES Prep Hobby, emphasizing the final preparation week for the STAAR Math and Reading exams and the upcoming testing dates of May 25th and May 26th. Includes reminders for academic calendar items, the complete re-enrollment survey in Skyward, and required campus attendance with safety guidance. Provides after-testing activities guidance, virtual early pick-up procedures, and information on STAAR Celebration Week spirit days, summer meal delivery signup, and the open 2021-2022 lottery.

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Reading Time15 min

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Academic Calendar Reminders

Complete Re-Enrollment Survey in Skyward

STAAR Testing – May 25th and May 26th

After Testing Activities

STAAR Celebration Week – May 17th-21st

Summer Meal Delivery Service

2021-2022 Lottery Now Open

Greetings, Aviator Families – We are only six instructional days away from the STAAR math exam! We are working hard in this final week to ensure that your student is set up for success on their STAAR Math and Reading exams. We will continue to share important information about the upcoming STAAR exams through next week’s email and our social media. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 713-842-5600. Have a wonderful weekend! Chase Sander Principal YES Prep Hobby |
| Academic Calendar Reminders
• Monday, May 31st – Student/Staff Holiday
• Thursday, June 10th – Last Day of School for Students
The 2021-2022 Academic Calendar is now available!
• Monday, August 16th – First Day of School
• Thursday, June 2nd – Last Day of School for Students
• There will be 176 instructional days in the 2021-2022 school year.
The most up-to-date information about our Academic calendar can be found here. | | --- | --- | | | Complete Re-Enrollment Survey in Skyward
Please take the time to log into your Skyward Family Access and complete the ReEnrollment Survey. It is a 2-question survey asking if your Aviator will be returning next school year. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rocha directly at 713-967-9328.
Completing your re-enrollment survey helps us plan our class schedules and allows us to know if we need to open more seats for enrollment. Thank you for completing this task! | | | STAAR Testing – May 25th and May 26th
All in-person and virtual students are required to come to campus to take the exam. By taking the STAAR exam, we will be able to have a better understanding of student progress. We will be following all CDC recommendations to ensure students are safe on our campus. Students will be taking tests on the following days:
Grade Tuesday, May 25th Wednesday, May 26th 6th Grade Math Reading 7th Grade Math Reading
Students should bring their YES Prep laptops to school to take their exams. Students are encouraged to leave phones at home. If your student is sick or unable to attend school, the front office must be notified as soon as possible. | | | After Testing Activities
After the reading STAAR exam on May 26th Teachers are working to create safe and fun activities for students to participate in, including competitions and time outside. If you would | | | not like your student to participate in these activities, please plan to pick them up at this time, or communicate with your students Grade Level Chair to create an alternate plan for them.
- 6th grade: [Jennifer.Pluma@yesprep.org](Jennifer.Pluma@yesprep.org)
- [7](7th grade: Travon.Jefferson@yesprep.org)[th](7th grade: Travon.Jefferson@yesprep.org)[ grade:](7th grade: Travon.Jefferson@yesprep.org)[ ](7th grade: Travon.Jefferson@yesprep.org)[Travon.Jefferson@yesprep.org](7th grade: Travon.Jefferson@yesprep.org)
[Virtual student early pick-up](Virtual student early pick-up)
Virtual students can be picked up early between 1:30 – 2:00pm on both May 25th and May 26th. Early pick-up will be at the arrival and dismissal side of the school and not in the front office area. Please complete this form if you plan to pick up your virtual student after testing. By completing this form, you help us prepare your student for pick-up. If you cannot complete the form, please call the front office at (713)842-5600 so we can complete it for you. [https://tinyurl.com/HBVirtualPickUp](https://tinyurl.com/HBVirtualPickUp) | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | STAAR Celebration Week – May 17th-21st
We are excited to celebrate our students hard work on the STAAR! Throughout the week of May 17th , we will have spirit days for students to partake in and show their excitement as well! Any students who participate will be entered in to a raffle for a prize on the day of STAAR. | | | | | | | | | | | Monday May 17th | Tuesday May 18th | Wednesday May 1

FAQs

When are the STAAR Math and Reading exams?

The exams are scheduled for Tuesday, May 25th (Math) and Wednesday, May 26th (Reading). All in-person and virtual students are required to come to campus.

What should families do for re-enrollment?

Families should log into Skyward Family Access and complete the ReEnrollment Survey, a two-question survey about whether the student will return next school year.

How does virtual early pick-up work after testing?

Virtual students can be picked up early between 1:30–2:00pm on both May 25th and May 26th at the arrival and dismissal side, not the front office. Families should complete the virtual pick-up form or call the front office for help.

Sep 30, 2026

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