Foster Bulldogs: On July 22nd Humble ISD shared the law (House Bill 1481), what's prohibited, steps students need to take, consequences, and the exceptions to the law. When Elementary students bring PCD to school they have always kept them off and in their backpack, so the steps students will need to take shouldn't create very dramatic and impactful adjustments. With that being said, it can be challenging to return to school without the access one may be afforded during the summer months, so when I saw the following thoughts I thought they'd be helpful to share.
10 thoughts for families as you prepare for a device free back to school:
1. Set Daily “No Phone” Hours at Home: Start building tolerance now. Create 1–2 designated phone-free blocks each day (e.g., 10am–12pm or during dinner/bedtime). Gradually increase the length to mirror school hours.
2. Establish a Morning “No Phone Until…” Rule: Practice keeping phones put away until after a certain activity like no phone until breakfast is done or chores are finished. This mimics school structure and helps kids resist the urge to check first thing.
3. Talk Openly About the Why: Have age-appropriate conversations about how phones can hurt focus, social growth, and sleep. Frame this as a life skill, not a punishment. Invite their input and help them feel some control in the process.
4. Build “Boredom Muscles”: Start practicing being bored — intentionally. Limit screen time during downtime and encourage reading, drawing, journaling, or just thinking. Teens hate this at first but build creative resilience with repetition.
5. Do a “Mock School Day”: Try a phone-free half-day (or full day) simulation at home where the phone stays in a designated spot. Practice what it feels like and debrief after: what was hard, what helped, what could make it easier?
6. Practice Paper Alternatives: Have your child use,
• An analog watch to check time
• A paper planner or sticky notes for reminders
• A notebook for jotting down thoughts
This reinforces executive functioning skills that phones often short-circuit.
7. Create a Communication Plan: Help your child feel secure by practicing what to do if they need you. For example:
• Memorize key phone numbers
• Know where the office phone is
• Set expectations for when you’ll check in (e.g., after school only)
8. Involve the Whole Family: Make it a shared challenge. If your child is giving up phone access at school, try reducing your own phone use during the same hours. It builds empathy and shared accountability.
9. Set Social Goals: Encourage face-to-face connection now. Help them plan some in-person hangouts without phones to build comfort and social confidence without the screen as a crutch.
10. Normalize the Struggle: Acknowledge it will be hard, and that’s okay. Frame this as a skill that gets easier with practice — like lifting weights or learning to drive. Validate the challenge but stay firm.
Bonus: Use parental controls through your cell phone provider to turn off data during the school day.
Written & Shared By Jennifer Roach
*This is an opinion and only offered as tips/suggestions, not as fact or a requirement.
10 thoughts for families as you prepare for a device free back to school:
1. Set Daily “No Phone” Hours at Home: Start building tolerance now. Create 1–2 designated phone-free blocks each day (e.g., 10am–12pm or during dinner/bedtime). Gradually increase the length to mirror school hours.
2. Establish a Morning “No Phone Until…” Rule: Practice keeping phones put away until after a certain activity like no phone until breakfast is done or chores are finished. This mimics school structure and helps kids resist the urge to check first thing.
3. Talk Openly About the Why: Have age-appropriate conversations about how phones can hurt focus, social growth, and sleep. Frame this as a life skill, not a punishment. Invite their input and help them feel some control in the process.
4. Build “Boredom Muscles”: Start practicing being bored — intentionally. Limit screen time during downtime and encourage reading, drawing, journaling, or just thinking. Teens hate this at first but build creative resilience with repetition.
5. Do a “Mock School Day”: Try a phone-free half-day (or full day) simulation at home where the phone stays in a designated spot. Practice what it feels like and debrief after: what was hard, what helped, what could make it easier?
6. Practice Paper Alternatives: Have your child use,
• An analog watch to check time
• A paper planner or sticky notes for reminders
• A notebook for jotting down thoughts
This reinforces executive functioning skills that phones often short-circuit.
7. Create a Communication Plan: Help your child feel secure by practicing what to do if they need you. For example:
• Memorize key phone numbers
• Know where the office phone is
• Set expectations for when you’ll check in (e.g., after school only)
8. Involve the Whole Family: Make it a shared challenge. If your child is giving up phone access at school, try reducing your own phone use during the same hours. It builds empathy and shared accountability.
9. Set Social Goals: Encourage face-to-face connection now. Help them plan some in-person hangouts without phones to build comfort and social confidence without the screen as a crutch.
10. Normalize the Struggle: Acknowledge it will be hard, and that’s okay. Frame this as a skill that gets easier with practice — like lifting weights or learning to drive. Validate the challenge but stay firm.
Bonus: Use parental controls through your cell phone provider to turn off data during the school day.
Written & Shared By Jennifer Roach
*This is an opinion and only offered as tips/suggestions, not as fact or a requirement.
On Monday and Tuesday a few Foster Staff members attended the Capturing Kids' Hearts Level 1 training. We learned some amazing tools that will help us EXCEL even more!
We look forward to sharing the learning with the rest of the Bulldog Staff! 🐾
Please click on the link to pay for your child's activity fees. Each grade level has their own link.
https://humbleisd.revtrak.net/Elementary-Schools-1011/Elementary-Schools-A-M/foster-elementary/fe-class-activity-fees/#/list
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Foster Bulldogs, make sure to order your Spirit shirt before August 15th. They are $10.00 each. Click on the link to purchase.
https://humbleisd.revtrak.net/Elementary-Schools-1011/elementary-schools-a-m/foster-elementary/fe-school-store/#/v/FE---2025-2026-Spirit-Shirt
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Foster Elementary Bulldogs, I hope you enjoy this Spike's Storytime: https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=fMDNlYzM0MDU1YjAwYzc5OTk2NjY4NWQxMTA3MjFjYzM
Foster Bulldogs, please see the attached pictures for Meet the Teacher Info., FE PTA Spirit Night, and the Foster grade level school supply list in the event you didn't purchase an EPI supply pack.
Foster Elementary Community: If you are looking for a way to help, this is being organized by the Humble ISD CTE departments.
SAVE THE DATE: Foster Meet the Teacher on August 11th from 12-1 OR 5-6 (come and go and only attend the time slot that's most convenient for) at all 4 host campuses AND a Foster PTA Spirit Event at Parry's Pizza.
Crust Pizza in Kingwood-Just drop your receipt in the box at the register. 🐾
Easy peasy 🍋 squeezy!
Don't cook tonight AND support the Foster PTA! It's a win-win!
Foster families, please click on this link to see instructions on how to view your child's report card online. https://www.humbleisd.net/page/hac-info
Please welcome to our Foster family Mrs. Rebecca Segura. Mrs. Segura will be joining our Fourth Grade team.
Please welcome to our Foster family Mrs. Teresa Castillo. Mrs. Castillo will be joining our Fourth Grade team.
Please welcome to our Foster family Mrs. Christina Keller. Mrs. Keller will be joining our Third Grade team.
Texas PTA is honored to recognize Foster Elementary PTA with the Voice for Every Child Bronze Award. This past year, our PTA welcomed members equal to 25% of our campus student enrollment. Thank you to everyone who joined our PTA in 2024-2025!
¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de espíritu veraniego en Crust Pizza el 26 de junio!
Summer reading fun is here! See flyer for details.
We hope our Bulldogs are enjoying their summer!
Such a fun night at Turner Stadium celebrating all of our student athletes! Let's go Park! Bring home that State title!
Come cheer on the Park boys! This Thursday morning come to their State Send-off!
