Kuehnle Chronicle
24/25 Issue 4
Kuehnle Families,
As we step into October, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support and partnership. This month brings with it the beauty of fall, along with exciting activities and learning opportunities for our students. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. Together, let’s make this October a memorable one for our students!
Warm regards,
Jennifer Elbert
Kuehnle Principal
School Hours
School Starts at 8:10 am.
School Ends at 3:25 pm.
Students may enter the building at 7:45 am.
Front office hours: 7:45-4:00 pm
Important Dates
October 1-31-National Principals Month
October 2: Fall Individual Pictures; Custodian Appreciation Day
October 7: National Coaches Day
October 8: PTO Spirit Night-El Chaparro 4-9pm
October 9: Big Kahuna Order pick up 4-6pm in cafeteria
October 14-18: Fall Break
October 21-25: Scholastic Book Fair
October 25: Fall Family Fun Night/Trunk or Treat 5:30-7:00
October 28-Nov 1- Anti-Drug Week
October 31: Storybook Character Parade 9am
November 5: Student Holiday
November 7: Fall Picture Retakes
Kuehnle Brag Button
We invite all community members and families to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing teachers and staff.
Please fill out the form to share your appreciation. This form will be open all year long and will be in each edition of our Kuehnle Chronicle.
Your responses will be compiled and shared with the entire school community, highlighting the dedication and hard work of our staff. Thank you for helping us celebrate those who make a difference every day!
Thank you, HTeaO Tomball!
Our Kuehnle staff is TEA-rrific, and they got an extra sweet boost. Huge thanks to HTeaO in Tomball for your generous donation! It was such a refreshing treat!
Fall Individual Pictures-- October 2nd
Picture day is coming soon. Packets will be sent home with your students prior to picture day. Once received use the Picture Day ID found on your flyer to pre-order your pictures. If you have any questions regarding picture day payments please reach out to Lifetouch using the number listed on the flyer or click HERE. No payments will be received at the school AFTER picture day.
School Aged Lunch Visitors
We truly appreciate seeing our former students, but we must firmly request that intermediate and high school students not visit Kuehnle during lunch. Attendance is crucial, and we wholeheartedly support the initiatives of other campuses in this regard. If a student is unable to attend their own school due to health issues, it is important for them to stay home for their own well-being. Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of all our Koalas.
Thank you for supporting our Fall Fundraiser this year. If you participated we invite you to the ONE day only order pick up on Wednesday, October 9th from 4-6pm in the cafeteria. If you are unable to come, please make arrangements with a family member or friend to pick up your order. Please have your pink order from with you. Please note that we are unable to store any refrigerated items not picked up.
If your child qualified for the Party Bus ride the date and permission forms will be sent home with your children. Both forms must be returned for your child to participate.
PTO Spirit Night at El Chaparro
Scholastic Book Fair
Parents are welcome to shop with their children during their lunch times. The Book Fair hours are 8:30am-2:45pm Monday-Friday. On Friday October 25th, the Book Fair will be open in the evening for families to shop during family fun night.
Become a Volunteer at Kuehnle
We 💗 Our Kuehnle Volunteers!
Be a Kuehnle volunteer! We offer many ways for parents and community members to volunteer such as parent readers, Watch Dog Dads, helping hands and much more.
Ensuring the safety of our students is our top priority. Having our volunteers complete a background check is one of many ways that we assure safety and security in our schools.
All volunteers must submit a new application each school year
Click HERE for more information and to complete the annual required process.
Kuehnle Jogging Club
Calling all Kuehnle Koalas in 1st-5th grade who like to jog! It’s time to sign up for Jogging Club. All students are welcome but MUST be signed up by a parent or guardian to partici-pate.
Students will jog on our Kuehnle Path from 7:45-8:05 on their designated days. We ask that all joggers wear athletic shoes for safety.
JOGGING CLUB START DATES:
1st & 2nd grade: Meet every Tuesday/Thursday beginning September 3rd.
3rd, 4th & 5th grade: Meet every Wednesday/Friday beginning September 4th.
Parents/Guardians, please join the Remind to be informed of updates and cancellations due to weather. Text @23-24jclub to 81010
CLICK HERE: Register for Jogging Club
Anti-Drug Week
Bug-A-Boos
Order a treat to be delivered to your favorite teacher, staff member, friend or your whole class!
Online sales: Oct 7-24
In person sales: Oct 22-24 during lunch periods
Delivery date: Oct 31
Kuehnle PTO is so excited to host the second annual Trunk or Treat event. Please consider decorating your trunk and passing out candy to our Koalas. The event will take place in the front parking lot. Set up will begin at 4:45 pm and will need to be completed by 5:15. Click the link above to participate.
Students and families will also be able to explore the Book Fair in the library and participate in fun fall games in the cafeteria.
Join Us for the Kuehnle Storybook Character Parade!
We invite you to celebrate with us on Thursday, October 31 at 9:00 a.m. as Kuehnle students showcase their favorite book characters in a delightful parade! Students will proudly dress as characters from their beloved books and parade around the school.
RSVP:
To attend as a spectator, please RSVP by NOON on Monday, October 28. An RSVP table will be set up outside to distribute badges.
Weather Considerations:
We will monitor the weather forecast to decide if the parade can take place outside on the jogging path, with spectators seated on the grass. Please bring your own chair. If we need to move the event indoors, we will notify you in advance. Updates regarding the parade location will be sent as the date approaches.
Visitor Information:
If you have not RSVP'd or had your driver's license scanned at Kuehnle, you will need to visit the front office to obtain a visitor's badge. Arrive early, as there may be a wait, and we want to ensure you don’t miss the parade!
Costume Guidelines:
Students are encouraged to wear inexpensive, homemade costumes. Each student must carry a copy of their chosen book. Please note that Halloween costumes are not permitted. Students may bring props, provided they are not weapons and can be carried alongside their book.
We look forward to seeing you there!
PTO Membership
We would love for you to join Kuhenle PTO! By joining and paying your membership dues, we are able to do so many wonderful things for the students and staff at Kuehnle. We appreciate all of our Koala families.
As a reminder please complete the annual Klein ISD volunteer background check prior to signing up. If you have any questions please contact Kuehnlevol@gmail.com
Kuehnle yearbooks are on sale NOW! To purchase & customize your yearbook click the link above and enter our school's passcode: 1016534883652460. There is an early bird discount of 10% offered through October 31st. If you have any questions please reach out to kuehnlememorybook@gmail.com
Flyers will be coming home with your students soon.
Parent Night-National Drug Trends
Specialized Program Counselor, Susan Black, has a wealth of knowledge to educate students and families on substance prevention. Klein ISD will be hosting several Parent Nights (no kids) on National Drug Trends throughout this school year.
The first one is October 10, 2024 from 6-7pm at Klein Multipurpose Center (KMPC)
School Cafe
Klein ISD will continue using Schoolcafe for lunch accounts. Click HERE for updates this school year.
SchoolCafe, is an all-in-one portal that allows families to complete meal benefits applications, deposit funds to their student’s lunch account, view meal transaction information in real- time and more!
Please click on links below for how to sign up and set up your account.
How to apply for meal benefits (free & reduced lunch): Click HERE Or HERE
How to make payments in Schoolcafe: Click Video How TO
You will need the following information to sign up for Schoolcafe:
● 6 digit student ID* Skyward includes an “s”. Do not include this when enrolling in SchoolCafe
● Last name of student
● Enrolled campus
Click HERE to find your child’s ID Number and select the Skyward application.
If you choose to send money to the campus for your student’s account, please place the money or check in a sealed envelope and label with the following : Child’s First and Last Name, Teacher’s Name, Grade and Amount Enclosed. Student lunch prices is $2.50 and breakfast price is $1.50
Birthday Snacks
Klein ISD permits parents/guardians or grandparents to supply birthday snacks for their child’s birthday through the Klein ISD Food Service Department. Please call our food service manager at 832-484-6620 for more info and a list of items available.
Birthday snacks will be distributed for the entire class at the end of the lunch period, after students have had a nutritious meal as defined by the School Lunch Program and Texas Department of Agriculture.
Written consent from a parent/guardian must be obtained before a student will be permitted to have a birthday treat. (Sent in the 1st day packet.)
Two weeks notice is required for ordering birthday snacks through Klein ISD food service.
Print this form and turn in to our Kuehnle food service manager, Mrs. Young.
Click HERE for the form.
Campus Safety & Security
In accordance with Klein ISD safe and secure policies, A valid driver’s license must be shown at the front door before entering the building. All visitors to our campus must ring the doorbell, identify themself, give student's name, provide reason for visit, and show their valid photo I.D. Please do not allow individuals not in your group to enter behind you. Once inside the building, check in at our front office and your license will be scanned if you are visiting any area past the front office. Name tags will be provided which should be visible on the front of the shirt and worn at all times by all visitors. Please use the main entrance (near the flagpole) to enter and exit the building. Thank you for helping keep our campus safe and secure.