The Weekly Dolphin
September 27, 2024
McRoberts Elementary Newsletter
Administration Team
Eric Finley - Principal
Yanette Carmona - Assistant Principal
Jennifer Sheffield - Assistant Principal
Katrina Brown - Instructional Coordinator
Shannon Weatherford - Instructional Coach
- 9/30 - 10/4 - Book Fair
- 10/2 - PTA Spirit Night - Casa Maria (see flyer)
- 10/3 - Open House/Book Fair Night (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
- 10/14 - School Holiday
- 10/16 - House Council (3:30 p.m.)
- 10/25 Trunk or Treat (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Important Information
Katy High School has a special event for kids on October 12th at 12:45 PM. Our Pizza and Pirates event is a meet and greet where your kiddos will enjoy a pizza lunch and get to participate in fun activities with the cast of our fall show, Peter and the Starcatcher, which is a prequel to Peter Pan. We will have mermaids, pirates, and more in store for you! Tickets can be purchased at www.katytheatre.org/store
Additionally, we still have tickets left for our Thursday night show! Tickets can be purchased at www.katytheatre.org
Nominations for Dolphin of the Week
We are looking for more nominations from our PME families! This could be your child's teacher, a paraprofessional, front office staff, custodians, cafeteria workers, crossing guard, etc. It can be anyone you feel has gone above and beyond in making an impact on our Dolphin Students.
To make your nomination, click HERE or you can click the dolphin on the right.
5th Grade Parents
September 24, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade students,
As a reminder, in accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and Senate Bill 9, elementary students in 5th grade will receive instruction from school counselors on the required health Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) specific to abuse and violence prevention. All lessons are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and meet the requirements mandated by the state.
Under Texas statute, parents must choose to “opt-in” their child to participate in the lessons that address abuse and violence prevention. The opt-in deadline is less than one week away and will close on September 30, 2024.
Below is the opt-in window and the time frame when lessons will be taught:
Parent Opt-In Window: September 2 – September 30
Instruction Window: November 4 – December 20
Personal Health and Safety Guidance Lesson
To review the elementary guidance lesson, please visit the Personal Health and Safety Guidance Lessons webpage.
Parents may opt their child in for instruction by logging in to MyKaty and selecting the KISD Option Portal icon. Additional technology resources have been included for reference.
This content is intended to initiate conversations between you and your child about the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence. In addition, awareness and education on abuse and violence are key to prevention and intervention. It is a priority for Katy ISD to partner with our families and community to create a safety net for our students.
KISD Option Portal ICON:
Visit the Katy Option Portal Help Guide for Parents for assistance in navigating the portal.
Find detailed technology support on our Family Technology Resources web page, including how to get support under the section titled, “Further Assistance.”
To enter a support request:
Parent Tech Support Guide
Family Technology Support: 281-396-7400
Hours of Operation:
6:30 AM – 7:00 PM Mon-Fri
Please email instructionalresources@katyisd.org with any non-technical related questions.
Katy ISD
Be a Watch D.O.G. at PME
This school year, a new SMART Tag bus rider ID system will be rolled out across Katy ISD school buses to help monitor the ridership of eligible bus riders. The system will enable parents, bus drivers, and school administrators, to review in real time, when and where a student is picked up or dropped off by a school bus. Student identification (ID) cards for eligible riders will include the SMART Tag ID information. Buses will be equipped with a tablet that will read each student’s ID every time they enter and exit their bus. Parents and guardians will also have access to the SMART Tag Parent Web Portal — a cloud-based platform that will enable them to monitor their student’s ridership and bus route. Parents and guardians of eligible bus riders will receive additional information about the Smart Tag ID system via the email address they have on file with the district. The Smart Tag ID system replaces Katy ISD’s Edulog Lite App.
1:1 Device Insurance
You may now request insurance for your student's device. You have 30 days from enrollment to pay via Pay N Go once you have indicated that you want insurance. The charge will show up 24 hours after the change has been made. If you wish to insure it, please go to www.changemyrequest@katyisd.org.