OFFICE STAFF

Principal: Patrick Salinas

Assistant Principal : Sharlene Andrews

Front Office Clerk: Karla Peña

Parent Support: Stephanie Macedo

Counselor: Stephanie Arellanes 

A full staff directory can be found on our website at www.normansims.org

ARRIVAL

Doors open: 7:20 AM

Drop-off: Front of building

For safety, families are not allowed inside during arrival.

Learning begins: 7:40 AM

Tardy: After 7:40 AM

DISMISSAL

Learning ends: 3:10 PM  

Dismissal begins: 3:15 PM  

Changes to dismissal? Contact the classroom teacher before 2:30 PM.  

Without notification, dismissal follows usual procedures.  

Bus questions? Call: 512-414-6520.

MEDICINE & INHALERS

• Families must check ALL medication into the nurse’s office. 
• Students should NEVER bring medicine or inhalers in their backpacks. 
• Medical forms are required for medication to be on campus.

DRESS CODE

• We follow the AISD student dress code policy.  
• All students MUST wear closed-toe tennis shoes daily.  
• Daily PE & recess.  
• For safety, no Crocs, slides, or flip-flops allowed.

ABSENCES

• If a student is absent, send an excuse note when they return.  
• Include date(s) absent, student name, & reason.  
• For medical excuses, bring a doctor’s note.  
• Excessive absences could result in failing grades & truancy filing with the court.

PARENT CONFERENCES

• All teachers have a 45-minute daily conference time.  
• Contact your classroom teacher to schedule a meeting.  
• All conferences must be scheduled in advance.  
• We look forward to meeting with you!

SNACKS & CELEBRATIONS

• All students should bring a water bottle daily.  
• Healthy snacks are acceptable; no chips or candy during class.  
• Sharing is not permitted. 
• Celebration food items must be store-bought & will be served in the last 15 minutes of the school day.

EARLY PICK-UP

• Early dismissal ends at 2:45 PM.  
• No phone calls to prepare students for early pick-up.  
• Students will be called to the office only when an authorized person is physically present.  
• For early pick-ups:  
  • Sign the student out at the office.  
  • Provide ID to verify authority to pick up.

TECHNOLOGY

• All students will receive a Chromebook to stay at school. 
• If bringing a device is necessary, they must be powered off &  placed in the student's backpack.
• If a device is seen by staff, it will be confiscated & sent to the office for safekeeping until a parent picks it up.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

• Weekly emails & text messages with important info & dates are sent.  
• Keep your email & phone number current with our front office staff.  
• Monthly events include Principal Chats, Parent Resource events, PTA, & Campus Advisory Council Meetings.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

• Our focus is teaching & learning.  
• Staff are trained to manage student behavior, supported by our counseling team.  
• If a student disrupts learning, we will request family partnership to problem-solve & create an action plan.  

Be Safe. Be Responsible. Be Kind.