Cougar Connection

Klenk Families,

As the calendar year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared so far this school year. I especially want to extend my deepest gratitude to you, our families. Your support and partnership play a vital role in our success as a school community. Whether volunteering at events, participating in parent-teacher conferences, or simply cheering on your child’s achievements, your involvement makes all the difference.

This month is filled with exciting learning opportunities and heartwarming moments. As we prepare for our QSEs (Quarterly Summative Exams), I want to remind you of the dates:

• Tuesday, December 10: Science (Grade 3 & Grade 4) and Math (Grade 5)
• Thursday, December 12: Reading (Grades 3-5)
• Tuesday, December 17: Math (Grades 1-4) and Science (Grade 5)

We look forward to celebrating our students for their growth and achievement on these upcoming assessments. Our Kindergarten students will also be taking their Math QSE the week of December 16.

We are also looking forward to our upcoming Winter Class Parties on Friday, December 20 from 1:30-2:30 PM. You can see more details below. Please take a moment to RSVP if you plan to attend.

Looking ahead to the new year, we are excited to continue building on the strong foundation we’ve established. We have many wonderful events and initiatives planned to support our students’ growth. Thank you for entrusting us with your children’s education.

Wishing you and your family a safe, joyful, and restful holiday season.

Gratefully,

Dr. Allie Martin

Principal

Families are invited to attend our Winter Class Parties on Friday, December 20 from 1:30-2:30p. You are invited to RSVP through the end-of-day Wednesday, December 18. Here are some important details to be aware of:

• Pre-printed Pick-Up. If you had the opportunity to RSVP in advance, your pre-printed badge may be picked up at Klenk beginning at 12:45 pm on the day of the party.

• No Outside Food. Please remember that you may not bring any outside food, PTO is providing a soda and snack for the party.

• Early Dismissals. As we have in prior years, families will have the opportunity to sign-out their child for an early dismissal beginning at 2:15p on Friday.

• Lunch. As a result of the class party, we will not have family lunches on Friday, December 20.

• Wednesday, December 11: Klenk Choir Concert
• Friday, December 13: Fall Picture Re-takes
• Friday, December 13: Family Movie Night @ Kinsmen Lutheran Church
• Friday, December 20: Parent University: Traditions for Every Season and Volunteer Expo (1pm)
• Friday, December 20: Winter Class Parties (1:30pm)
• December 23 - January 7: Winter Break
• Wednesday, January 8th: Beginning of Q3

Our Klenk Counselors are inviting students to wear a college shirt on the last Wednesday of the month. The next college shirt day is on Wednesday, December 18.

We look forward to seeing you on campus for our family lunch days. Please remember to bring identification and check-in at the front office to receive your visitor badge. As a reminder, here are the grade level days:

• Monday: 3rd Grade

• Tuesday: 4th and 5th Grade

• Wednesday: 2nd Grade

• Thursday: 1st Grade

• Friday: Kindergarten

I wanted to take the opportunity to remind all families about the guidelines outlined in the Student Code of Conduct regarding the use of personal electronic devices, specifically cell phones. The Student Code of Conduct states the following:

“If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day, the device will be confiscated. The parent may pick up the confiscated telecommunications device from the principal's office.” p.76

While the district permits students to possess personal cell phones, it is crucial that these devices remain turned off during the instructional day. Unless prior permission has been received, teachers will collect any cell phones that are outside of student backpacks during the instructional day.

If/when a device is collected by the teacher, they will bring the device to the front office. Parents will then be contacted to schedule a time to pick-up the cell phone from the school.

• Mondays: Pickleball Practice - after school until 5:00pm

• Tuesdays: 5th Grade Strings Practice - before school @ 7:15am

• Tuesdays: Coding Club - after school until 4:45pm

• Tuesdays: Destination Imagination- after school until 5:30pm

• Wednesdays: Klenk Choir - before school @ 7:15am

• Thursday: 5th Grade Strings Practice - before school @ 7:15am

• Thursdays: Pickleball Practice - after school until 5:00pm

• Thursdays: Destination Imagination- after school until 5:30pm

• Fridays: Klenk Choir - before school @ 7:15am

**No Choir Practice December 18th and 20th**.

Join us at the Kinsmen Lutheran Church for a fun night at the “Drive-In Theatre” on Friday, December 13th.

• Wear your favorite Holiday Pajamas and enjoy the movie “The Grinch (2018)”

• Bring your chairs and enter to win a prize for the “Most Creative Movie Watchin’ Set-Up”

• Food Vendors will be on site with dinner options and of course popcorn!

• Gates open at 5:00 pm. Movie starts at 6:00 pm.

The PTO sponsors the classroom party by providing holiday snack cakes and soda. We will need help decorating the classroom bags and passing out the bags of goodies to the classroom. If you are able to help please sign up!

CLICK HERE to sign up to help deliver the bags of goodies to the classrooms.

Stay up to date on what’s happening around school and how you can help your student have the best experience while at Klenk Elementary. There will be a lot of opportunities throughout the year where you can volunteer to help, so join the PTO today!

• CLICK HERE to join the PTO REMIND text group.

• CLICK HERE to view the PTO OFFICIAL WEBSITE

• CLICK HERE for the PTO Monthly Newsletter

Homeroom Helpers will be needed every Wednesday between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Homeroom teachers will have projects that they would love your help to complete (ex: cutting out pictures, lamination, assembling station activities, etc.). You can come up to the school on the Wednesdays you are available and help out your student's homeroom teacher.

• CLICK HERE to sign up to be a volunteer in KLEIN ISD

• Volunteers must be registered as an official Klein ISD volunteer.

• You must re-register every year

• CLICK HERE To sign up to help your student’s teacher

Klein ISD is committed to the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors. Various drills such as fire drills, severe weather drills, and intruder drills are examples of measures taken by campuses to prepare students for an emergency.

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