DEC 29, 2025 - VOLUME 10, Issue 20
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
A message from Principal Santos...
Happy New Year, Solar family! I am so grateful to get to kick off the year with the most amazing staff, preparing for the return of our Trailblazers on Tuesday. 2025 was a year of overcoming challenges and growing together as a community. This year, we are committed to more than just teaching. Our goal is to create exciting learning experiences and inspiring projects that will promote curiosity and a deep love for learning. Through these opportunities, we cannot wait to encourage our Trailblazers to rise to each challenge they face with enthusiasm, take ownership of their own growth and become the best versions of themselves in the new year!
In preparation for this new semester, we've included important reminders and updates. It has been a long break, and we hope you will take this weekend to rest, reset routines, and get excited for school.
As your child navigates this week back into the routine, keep in mind that emotions and temperaments may be a bit challenging before they get back into their groove. You can help by creating and keeping consistent routines at bedtime, making sure they are getting at least 10 hours of sleep every night and reminding them that they are capable of doing hard things! For more information about sleep and routines - see below.
Here are some tips to stay healthy to go over with your kids at home.
Flu season runs through March; it's NOT TOO LATE to get a flu shot!
Stay hydrated and eat an extra orange, grapefruit or Kiwi fruit– all high in Vitamin C!
Get fresh air and exercise - even taking a walk is great!
Wash hands often. After playing, before eating, after using the restroom, after touching animals.
If someone in your family is sick, dedicate a drinking glass and silverware to the person so germs are not passed to others.
HOURS OF SLEEP NEEDED BY AGE-
3-5 year olds need at least 10-13 hours
6-12 year olds need 10-11 hours
13-18 year olds need 8-10 hours
During the transition to a more consistent routine or at times in your child’s life when they have a lot going on, they may start to resist the routine or have trouble settling down.
Nighttime is a normal time to think about our worries. As parents, we do this too. When the day slows down and we lay down to sleep, sometimes in the quietness, we begin to notice our worries.
The same happens for children too. The difference is, that they may not be able to say, “Hey Mom/Dad, I’m stressed.” Instead, they say — “don’t leave,” “stay with me,” and “I can’t sleep.”
Here are some tips for when your child is having an extra hard time winding down.
Read a book together.
Practice nightly affirmations.
Take turns saying your favorite things out loud to set your brain up for the right types of thoughts and dreams.
Listen to a soothing podcast.
Make a list before bedtime of things you've accomplished and what you have left to do.
Sleep and nutrition are the two MOST important components of health and wellness for kids and MOST challenging behaviors are a result of children lacking the right amount of sleep and nutrition. As a staff we have to consider their sleep and nutrition meter each time we notice misalignment. When you encounter a challenge with your child - consider their sleep and nutrition meter. And if you need help, do not hesitate to reach out to our amazing counselors for more advice and resources!
NEW CLUB SIGN UPS ARE HERE!
Our new spring clubs are available for sign-ups with the link here: Club Sign-ups
If you would like more information about the club, please click on this link: Club Descriptions
All sign-ups for spring clubs are due on Wednesday, Jan. 7th with clubs beginning on Monday, Jan. 12th.
A response is needed from all parents to address Senate Bill 9 which is in regard to health instruction and standards. More information about what is covered in this instruction is in an email sent directly from the district. Please complete the opt-in or opt-out form linked on the flyer above. Thank you!
Click here to sign-up for the TRIAL KARATE CLASS
We Want Your Past Volunteer Hours Counted!
➡️ Have you volunteered this year? We would like to get your hours recorded. Please complete this form so that we can record the hours. VOLUNTEER LINK
➡️ Have you donated any items this year? We would like to get your donations recorded. Please complete this donation form. DONATION LINK
See Family & Community Engagement Site LINK
Suggestion Box!
Please share questions, comments or concerns.
SUGGESTION BOX LINK
⚕️👩🏻⚕️ NURSE VISITS & IMMUNIZATIONS: If you have not submitted your immunization documentation or filled out your student's permission form, please do so.
NOTE 1:
A 30-day provisional enrollment is available only to the following student groups:
• Students transferring from one Texas school to '
another Texas school.
• Students who are defined as homeless according to
the federal McKinney-Vento Act 42 U. S. C. Section
111434a.
• Foster children enrolling in a new school.
• Active-duty military dependents enrolling in a new
school.
NOTE 2:
A student may be enrolled provisionally if the student has an immunization record that indicates the student has received at least one dose of each specified age-appropriate vaccine required by this rule. To remain enrolled, the student must complete the required subsequent doses in each vaccine series on schedule and as rapidly as is medically feasible and provide acceptable evidence of vaccination to the school. A school nurse or school administrator shall review the immunization status of a provisionally enrolled student every 30 days to ensure continued compliance in completing the required doses of vaccination. If, at the end of the 30-day period, a student has not received a subsequent dose of vaccine, the student is not in compliance and the school shall exclude the student from attendance until required dose is administered.
NOTE 3:
Exemptions from immunization requirements may be granted on a medical basis or for reasons of conscience. A medical exemption, signed by a physician, is required annually if not otherwise stated by the physician. Exemption for reasons of conscience must be submitted on an affidavit provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Exemption for reason of conscience is granted for two years.
Exemptions are not recognized in time of epidemics. Students will need to be immunized or not attend school if an epidemic is declared by
the Commissioner of Health.
NOTE 4:
To ensure the health and safety of all students, we ask that parents and guardians submit updated immunization records as soon as possible. Administration will be reaching out to families whose records are not up to date. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone.
👚👖 UNIFORMS/ATTIRE: Click the uniforms button below to purchase house shirts, Girl Scout shirts, spirit shirts, and uniforms.
We would LOVE your help appreciating and celebrating our staff! Any staff member who you see making a difference (big or small) in our school community would love to hear your words of affirmation. This link is always made available on BrightTimes to give shoutouts throughout the school year. We especially want to put it front and center this week! Staff members receive these shoutouts through our staff newsletter, and they brighten their days. Thank you for taking time to shout them out!
All of our weekly staff shoutouts will now be linked on this Quick Links button for you to view!
Do you know someone interested in attending Solar next school year? Our parent tours have begun! These tours are a chance for prospective families to see what makes SOLAR so special. We will host tours every Tuesday morning at 8:00am. If you know of anyone interested in joining the Solar family for the 2026–2027 school year, please share this link to our SignUpGenius.
GET TO SCHOOL ON TIME
SISTERHOOD CIRCLE FIERCE FEMALES
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REGION 6 LEADERSHIP
OFFICE HOURS
7:30am - 4:30pm
ARRIVAL
7:30-8:00 am
BREAKFAST
7:30-7:55 am
SISTERHOOD CIRCLE
8:00-8:15 am
EARLY DISMISSAL ENDS
2:15 pm
PIKMYKID DISMISSAL CHANGES CUT-OFF
2:45 pm
PRE-K/K DISMISSAL
(Henderson Doors)
3:10 pm
DISMISSAL
3:20 pm