Epps Island Parent Newsletter

Dear Tiger Families,

Thank you so much for your understanding as we worked to improve our dismissal procedures to better serve you. Please note that if you ever have any concerns or feedback I am always here to listen. If I am not immediately available, I will do my best to respond to you in a timely manner or have an assistant principal contact you.

SAFETY DRILLS: Next week, we will have several safety drills. Please note that we practice to ensure should anything unfortunate happen, we can keep our tigers and tiger staff safe. There is nothing to be alarmed about, students will practice and learn about the drills before they happen.

Tiger Families,

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is a school-wide system of support that creates a positive school culture. It includes evidence-based prevention & intervention practices that supports the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral competence of all students.

Our core values, TIGERS Traits, are part of PBIS and define who we are as a campus and our schoolwide expectations. Review with your child each of the traits below and discuss what it looks like to model these values at home.

• Please note that if your child's way home will change to bus it will not go into affect until the following day. For example, if you recieve approval from the transporation office on tuesday, the campus will then ensure on Wednesday (the next day) that your child rides the bus. Day of changes for Bus will not be allowed without principal permission.

The SMART tag™ system helps increase safety and security for students riding on a school bus, leveraging technology to improve student management and communications on school buses. SMART tag™ monitors the location of each tablet-equipped school bus, including student loading and unloading, providing real-time information to the Transportation Department and you, the parent.

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Spirit Shirts order forms will be sent home next Tuesday. Remember they are only $15.00 each and we will only accept cash payments.

Due to a lack of accommodating space in the cafeteria, we are working to create a plan that does not limit the number of families that desire to eat lunch with their student. At this time there is no space in the cafeteria to accommodate lunch visitors. All seats and tables are filled with our tigers. To ensure safety and adherence to the fire code, we need to develop a plan that continues our parent partnership and allows you the opportunity to make lasting memories with your child at Epps Island.

Be on the lookout for further information regarding parent lunches!

Your Students Teachers- Your child will not be assigned to a homeroom until the Annual Student Update is completed. The deadline to complete the Skyward Student Update is FRIDAY August 23rd.You can find inforamtion for your student, emails from your students parents in your Skyward Family Access Portal at https://skyward.kleinisd.net. Please call the front desk at 832-484-5800 if you need any help.

Family Info- A lot of your questions can be answered in the FAMILIES section at www.kleinisd.net/students-families, including bus routes, Skyward login, volunteer applications, lunch menus, cafeteria payments, district calendars, and more.

Become a Klein ISD Volunteer- All volunteers must apply annually. You will not be able to volunteer in our building if you have not completed the application for this year. We love our volunteers!

We are going to have a great year!

Dear Tiger Family, if your child will need a prescribed medication while at school, there has been a change to Klein ISD procedures. Prescribed medications will need a written order by a licensed healthcare provider. Clinic staff will not be able to use the prescription label as proof of the written medical order, as in the past. The licensed healthcare provider can use the Klein ISD Medication Authorization form, an action plan, or a letter from their office to provide their signed consent. If you have any questions, please contact our school clinic at 832-484-5747

A few reminders: ALL medications must be brought to the clinic by a parent or guardian. Students are not allowed to carry them in their backpacks. Every medication also needs a physician's order.

Please make sure your students are up to date on their immunizations before the start of school.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out!

-Nurse Shama

Teachers are allowed 24 hours to repsond to parent/guardian concerns. Please note that if you need immediate assistance you should contact the front office at 832-484-5800.

Teachers are only allowed to call parents before school, during his or her planning period or after school. We appreciate you understanding that we want our students learning every minute of the day.