Kuehnle Chronicle
24/25 Issue 8
Dear Kuehnle Families,
As we step into February, we’re excited to continue this incredible journey of learning and growth together. This month brings new opportunities to celebrate our students' achievements, stay engaged in our school community, and look ahead to exciting events on the horizon.
Your continued support plays a vital role in making Kuehnle a wonderful place for our students to learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you for being such an important part of our school family.
Wishing you a fantastic month ahead!
Warm regards,
Jennifer Elbert
Principal, Kuehnle Elementary
February 3: LIfetouch Individual and classroom pictures
February 6: 100th Day of School
February 7: Campus GT Showcase & Student only Valentine's Exchange
February 10-14: Mid-Winter Break-no school
February 17: Kuehnle PTO Color Run Kickoff
February 19: 5th grade Strack Visit & PTO Spirit Night-Sweet Greek
February 21: 5th grade Krimmel & Kleb Visits
February 28: Hoe Down-no lunch visitors or drop off
March 3-7: Spring Bookfair
March 6: Spring Open House, Book Fair & Art Show 5:30-7pm
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!
We want to thank you for your continued support in ensuring our students are ready and prepared to begin their day on time. As a reminder, the school day begins promptly at 8:10 AM. Students arriving after the tardy bell rings at 8:10 AM will be marked tardy.
Additionally, any student arriving after 8:30 AM must be accompanied into the building by a parent or guardian to be signed in. This policy helps ensure the safety and accountability of all students.
We encourage all families to plan ahead to allow enough time for morning routines and traffic, so students can arrive at school ready to learn. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in supporting our school community!
Because of your participation in our Fall Fundraiser our kindergarten teachers were able to make a vison a reality by creating a purposeful play classroom for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten students. Purposeful play is integrated into curriculum, instruction and assessment. We know that play is an integral part of how young children learn, and our Kindergarten teachers are excited to use this as an instructional tool. Attached are just a few items ordered to help make the purposeful play classroom a success. We love to see these students enjoying these through purposeful play. Thank you for helping make that happen at Kuehnle through your support of our fundraisers!
We’re excited to celebrate Valentine’s Day in classrooms on Friday, February 7th. Students will have the opportunity to exchange Valentines with their classmates.
If your child would like to participate, please ensure they bring a Valentine for every student in their class. To keep our celebration safe for all, please do not send food items or candy for distribution.
We’ll be decorating Valentine bags at school, so no need to send one from home. Thank you for your support in making this a fun and memorable celebration for our students!
Howdy, Cowgirls and Cowboys! The Kuehnle Hoedown is Friday, February 28th. Parents/guardians are welcome to watch your little darlins' have a boot scootin', toe tappin', good time. Please plan ahead by RSVPing to the event by noon on Monday, February 24th.
Dress in your best western duds but leave your spurs and toy guns back at the ranch!
Hoedown Visitor Information
Badge Pickup:
Visitors who RSVP’d can pick up their badges at the tables outside the front office.
If you did not RSVP, please arrive early as you may have to wait in line to get your badge. We don’t want you to miss the Hoedown!
After receiving your badge, please wait in the designated area near the gym.
During the Hoedown:
You will be directed into the gym when it’s time for your grade level to perform.
Please remain on the red painted portion of the gym floor upon entering.
You do not need to ‘check out’ when you leave unless you are doing an early dismissal.
Early Dismissal:
Parents/guardians who RSVP’d for early dismissal will have slips filled out for you.
If you did not RSVP but wish to take your child home early, please complete the slips at the early dismissal table after receiving your badge. At the conclusion of the hoedown ALL students will return to their classrooms. Parents may not take their students from the hoedown event. If your child has an Early dismissal after the hoedown, a yellow early dismissal slip will be sent to your child’s teacher. Your child must turn in this slip to a staff member at the front doors. Parents should wait outside to meet their child.
Important Reminders:
*Students leaving before 10 AM will be marked absent for the day. Only custodial parents can take children unless prior consent is given via email to kuehnlefrontdesk@kleinisd.net. A valid driver’s license is required for early dismissal.
*We cannot accommodate lunch visitors or drop-offs due to scheduling changes.
If your child does not purchase lunch from the cafeteria, please send them with a lunch as the front office will be busy managing badges.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Click HERE to RSVP. Due Monday, February 24th at noon.
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.
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
Klein ISD permits parents/guardians or grandparents to supply birthday snacks for their child’s birthday through the Klein ISD Food Service Department. Please email our food service manager at dyoung1@kleinisd.net 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 return it to our Kuehnle food service manager, Mrs. Young.
Click HERE for the form.
