Friday, September 13th- Family Movie Night (5:00pm - 7:30pm at Stephens Elementary)

Friday, September 13th-3rd Grade Field Trip at the Shaw Center

Thursday September 19th-Picture Day

Thursday, September 19th-Canes Fundraiser(4:00pm-9:00pm at 1740 Fry Rd. Houston, TX 77084)

Friday, September 20th- Campus Closed/ No School (Campus Professional Learning)

Make sure you are connected to Stephens Elementary on Remind so you receive all of our updates! Click here to sign up today!

Greetings Stallions Parents!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We had some beautiful weather. I hope our week continues to have great weather as well. We are excited to be back for this full week once again. Parents continue to make sure our babies to school daily & arrive according to our school schedule (Doors open at 8:10 for breakfast & 8:23 is our arrival time). Please ensure all children arrive accordingly. Parents lunch visitors will begin Monday, September 9th after Labor Day week. Thank you for your patience as we continue to reinforce routines & procedures.

Additionally, please parents of our 3rd - 5th graders if you did not get a chance to preview the Class 1:1 Presentation last night, please view the presentation because the information reviewed is imperative to ensure technology is utilized appropriately throughout the school year. Also, please do not forget to purchase the $20.00 one-time payment of insurance. We need to work together to obtain continuous success.

Lastly, as mentioned earlier, let's continue to commitment towards attendance & academic excellence! Please parents make sure your children arrive to school according our campus morning schedule. Our campus doors open at 8:10 for breakfast. Our school day begins at 8:23am and the tardy bell rings at 8:30am. We have experienced several tardies this past few weeks, and I need your help to make sure students arrive to school early and/or according to the daily school. When your child is late they are missing out on an abundance of activities and learning. It is imperative that ALL children arrive according to the school schedule and our continuous goal is for ALL our children to obtain PERFECT ATTENDANCE! We will celebrate our Stallions & ALL your efforts to ensure this goal is achieved! Please make daily attendance a priority for you & your family!

Let's make this a magical year! Let's Go Stallions!

Thank you & have a wonderful week!

~Ms. Langley

Parents we need your help with attendance. Please know when your child is not at school they are missing out on essential instruction and academic excellence. We encourage each child to come to school daily to maintain their academic excellence. Also, when children arrive late they are missing out on components of their lessons as well. Please Stallion Parents work with us to ensure your children are at school daily and arriving according to the schedule time listed below. We work to Level Up on attendance and we need your help to lead the way!

• School Hours 8:23am - 3:40pm
• Tardy Bell Rings - 8:30am *Require Parents to enter the building to sign-in students
• ***Students are marked ABSENT if they arrive AFTER 9:50am***
• Early Dismissal Time (according to Katy ISD Calendar)- 12:25pm

Parent Drop-off Begins: 8:10am (there is no supervision prior to this time)

Building Open to Students; Breakfast Service Begins: 8:10am

First Bell - Pledges, Morning Announcements Begin: 8:23am
Tardy Bell - Students arriving 8:30am or later MUST have Parent enter the building & sign in at the front office

Dismissal: 3:40pm

Transportation Changes: Transportation changes must be received in writing by 2:30pm. Please send an email stating the change desired to USECommunications@katyisd.org and include a copy of your photo ID. ALL TRANSPORTATION CHANGES MUST BE MADE WITH THE FRONT OFFICE.

Student Delivers: To ensure timely delivery of items such as lunches, water bottles, and homework/assignments, please bring them to the school by 10:00 AM. This helps us make sure your child receives everything they need before their day begins. Thank you for your cooperation!

Early Pick-up: Picking up students before the end of the school day will result in a partial-day absence. If your student has a doctor, dentist, or other medical appointment, please provide documentation from the provider to the front office upon return. Students needing to be picked up early for afternoon / after school appointments must be picked up prior to 3:00pm.

Safety Reminder: Morning Drop Off

Please remember that our morning drop-off procedures are in place to keep students safe. Not following these procedures creates safety concerns for all students being dropped off and for our staff and safety patrol members who are assisting with drop-off in the morning.

• Please drop off students by waiting in the drop-off line. Parking in the front is for parents who either have a scheduled appointment or need to conduct business on campus, not for drop-off. Having extra people crossing traffic in our drop-off line is hazardous.
• Please remind your students to exit on the sidewalk side of your vehicle and remain on the sidewalk.

Attention Parents of Car Riders - PM Dismissal

Please be in the car rider line by 3:35pm so that we can have students ready to meet you in the car rider line. At the beginning of the school year as students learn their car tag numbers, the line can move slower than usual. Within a week or two everyone gets into a routine and our car rider line finishes earlier. Parents who arrive after 3:55pm will be required to park and come to the front entrance with their pickup tag or photo ID in order to pick up your child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Parent/Guardian Lunch Visitors

We are again accepting lunch visitors during grade level lunches starting on Monday, September 9th Visitors must be a parent/guardian who is on the student's registration. The parent/guardian may be accompanied by one additional adult.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your assigned time to allow for check-in. Each parent/guardian may choose one day per week to eat lunch with their child. If there is additional demand, we may need to adjust this number. Thank you for your cooperation.

Dreambox & Reflex Math

One of our Stephens Elementary expectations is for our students to utilize Dreambox and Reflex Math weekly. These programs are used to supplement all the instruction happening at our campus and help close academic gaps to be more successful in Math. We invite you to have your student use them at home for at least 30 minutes daily. If you plan on completing this at home, please contact your child's teacher if you need assistance with usernames/passwords.

We are excited that the The Texas Department of Agriculture has designated Stephens Elementary a CEP campus for this upcoming school year. This means that all students will be eligible for free breakfast and lunch! Students will be able to receive these free meals regardless of the income status of the home. We ask that parents complete this information during their Power School update, as it may also ensure other benefits for our students.

Hello Parents,

I want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore fundraiser! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed.

If your family has not participated, there's still time!

This safe and easy fundraiser is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached.

Please help now. It really will make a difference.

Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/cgi/SetSchool?secheck=1&SchoolID=0000360721 to show our valued teachers your support.

Thanks,

Stephens Elementary School

P.S. Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!

Hola Padres,

Quiero agradecer personalmente a todas las familias que ya han participado en nuestra recaudación de fondos SchoolStore. ¡Estamos en camino de alcanzar nuestra meta, pero necesitamos la ayuda de todos para asegurarnos de que nuestros maestros reciban las herramientas esenciales que necesitan para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a tener éxito!

Si su familia no ha participado, ¡Todovia hay tiempo!

Esta recaudación de fondos segura y fácil es 100% en línea, por lo que no hay venta cara a cara, recolección de dinero ni entrega de productos. Su hijo recibirá un premio solo por participar, y se otorgarán más premios cuando se alcancen las metas.

Por favor, ayude ahora. Realmente hará una diferencia.

Visite https://www.schoolstore.net/cgi/SetSchool?secheck=1&SchoolID=0000360721 para mostrar su apoyo a nuestros valiosos maestros.

Gracias,

Escuela Primaria Stephens

La participación familiar es clave para nuestro éxito, ¡y contamos con ustedes!

Please join us on September 13th for family movie night! The event is from 5:00 pm to 7:30pm. We will be playing Hotel Transylvania starting 5:30pm. Sign up in advance for a FREE popcorn.

¡Únete a nosotros el viernes 13 de septiembre para la noche de cine familiar! El evento será de 5:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Proyectaremos Hotel Transylvania a partir de las 5:30 p.m. Regístrate con antelación para obtener palomitas GRATIS.

Please join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Every Friday between September 15 - October 15th our staff and students may dress up in their favorite Hispanic Heritage attire.

Por favor, únase a nosotros para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Todos los viernes entre el 15 de septiembre y el 15 de octubre, nuestros maestros y estudiantes podrán vestirse con su atuendo favorito de la Herencia Hispana.

Picture day is Thursday, September 19th. Please be on the look out for the picture day flyers for ordering that will be sent home this Wednesday. You may also visit http://ph.hhimagehost.com/2024FallIndividualsStephensElementary to prepay for your package online. The online ordering link will expire 4 days after picture day.

If paying with cash, please enclose the exact amount. NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN to help keep employees, staff & students safe. Please have your student dressed in their best for their Fall photo.

We look forward to an amazing picture day!

El día de fotos será el jueves 19 de septiembre. Los folletos para ordenar las fotos se enviarán a casa el miércoles. También puede visitar http://ph.hhimagehost.com/2024FallIndividualsStephensElementary para pagar por su paquete en línea. El enlace para el pedido en línea expirará 4 días después del día de fotos.

Si paga en efectivo, por favor incluya el monto exacto. NO SE DARÁ CAMBIO para ayudar a mantener a salvo a empleados, personal y estudiantes. ¡Esperamos ver a todos nuestros estudiantes con su mejor atuendo!

¡Esperamos tener un día de fotos increíble!

Please join us at Canes on Thursday September 19th, when you purchase your food mention Stephens Elementary, and 15% of your purchase will be donated to our school.

¡Únete a nosotros en Cane's el jueves 19 de septiembre! Menciona Stephens Elementary cuando compres tu comida y el 15% de tu compra será donado a nuestra escuela.

I'm excited to share that Stephens Elementary School is in partnership with the Houston Food Bank through the Backpack Buddy Program, a program that works to fill the food insecurity gap by providing nutritious, child-friendly food for school children to take home over the weekend. Through this program food sacks will be distributed to students at the end of the day every Friday for the school year. Reach out to Monai Jackson for more information or to apply, 281.234.0231/MonaiSJackson@katyisd.org.

Estoy emocionado de compartir que la Escuela Primaria Stephens está en asociación con el Banco de Alimentos de Houston a través del Programa Backpack Buddy, un programa que trabaja para llenar la brecha de inseguridad alimentaria proporcionando alimentos nutritivos y amigables para los niños para que se lleven a casa durante el fin de semana. A través de este programa, se distribuirán sacos de alimentos a los estudiantes al final del día cada viernes durante el año escolar. Contacta a Monai Jackson para obtener más información o para postularte, al 281.234.0231 o MonaiSJackson@katyisd.org.

In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and Senate Bill 9, 5th grade students will receive instruction on the required health TEKS specific to abuse and violence prevention. Under Texas statute, parents must choose to “opt-in” for their 5th grade student to participate in lessons addressing these topics.

The Senate Bill 9 – Abuse and Violence Prevention Opt-In window is now open, from September 2nd – September 30th. On September 2, 2024, parents/guardians will receive information via email on how to view the associated lessons and record their decision for their student’s “opt-in” participation.

Below are the windows for both the parent opt-in and when the lessons will be taught:

• Parent Opt-In Window: September 2nd – September 30th
• Instruction Window: November 4th – December 20th

Parents of 5th graders, you may opt-in your 5th grade student to participate. Reach out to Mrs. Jackson, School Counselor, if you have any questions or need more information.

De acuerdo con el Código de Educación de Texas 28.004 y el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 9, los estudiantes de quinto grado recibirán instrucción sobre los TEKS de salud requeridos específicos para la prevención de abuso y violencia. Según el estatuto de Texas, los padres deben elegir "optar por" que su estudiante de quinto grado participe en las lecciones que abordan estos temas.

El período para optar por participar en el Programa de Prevención de Abuso y Violencia del Proyecto de Ley del Senado 9 ya está abierto, del 2 de septiembre al 30 de septiembre. El 2 de septiembre de 2024, los padres/tutores recibirán información por correo electrónico sobre cómo ver las lecciones asociadas y registrar su decisión para la participación de su estudiante.

A continuación, se detallan las fechas para el período de opt-in de los padres y el período en el que se impartirán las lecciones:

• Período de Opt-In de Padres: 2 de septiembre – 30 de septiembre
• Período de Instrucción: 4 de noviembre – 20 de diciembre

Padres de estudiantes de quinto grado, pueden optar por que su estudiante participe. Comuníquense con la Sra. Jackson, Consejera Escolar, si tienen alguna pregunta o necesitan más información.

Dear Katy ISD Parents/Guardians, Students, and Community Members,

The Texas Legislature convenes every two years. Each time this legislative body meets, it offers an opportunity for our Katy community to advocate for, and influence, policy-making that impacts our children, schools, and classrooms.
We ask that our parents and community provide feedback on educational issues affecting the quality of education in Katy ISD schools.
The feedback you provide will help inform the Board of Trustees’ legislative priorities as we prepare for the 89th Texas Legislative Session that will commence in January 2025.
Thank you.

Estimados padres/tutores, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad de Katy ISD:

La Legislatura de Texas se reúne cada dos años. Cada vez que este cuerpo legislativo se reúne, ofrece una oportunidad para que nuestra comunidad de Katy abogue e influencie la elaboración de políticas que afectan a nuestros hijos, escuelas y aulas.

Les pedimos a nuestros padres y a la comunidad que proporcionen comentarios sobre los temas educativos que afectan la calidad de la educación en las escuelas de Katy ISD.

Los comentarios que proporcionen ayudarán a informar las prioridades legislativas de la Junta de Síndicos mientras nos preparamos para la 89ª Sesión Legislativa de Texas, que comenzará en enero de 2025.

Gracias.

Parents please join our staff by participating with our new campus theme for the upcoming school year. This year's theme is "A magical world of learning"! We believe that education opens the doors to endless possibilities, much like magic. In our classrooms, every lesson is a new adventure, every challenge is a chance to grow, and every student has the potential to discover the wonders of knowledge. Together, we can create an enchanting environment where curiosity thrives, creativity blooms, and learning is truly magical.

If your student is a bus rider, look for the white route number on the side of the bus when tracking their bus this school year! And make sure to download the Smart tag™ app from your mobile Google Play Store or Apple App Store! The Smart Tag app allows parents to set their preferred notifications, including when their child’s bus is expected to arrive. You can also see when and where your student boards and exits the bus.

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

Parents can email changemyrequest@katyisd.org to request a change in the insurance enrollment.

The communication will be:
"CLASS 1:1 Device Insurance Updates:

• Student Fees, which includes the Device Insurance fees, will be sent to Pay N’ Go on Aug. 12th and then daily thereafter.
• If a parent selected NO to device insurance in Annual Student Update or New Student Registration, they can change their selection to YES by emailing changemyrequest@katyisd.org and their selection will be changed centrally by School Leadership & Support. The parent will still have only 30-days after their student’s first day of attendance to pay and be fully insured. For example, if a parent changes their N to a Y on 08/01/2024, the first day of attendance for their student is 08/14/2024, so they will have until 09/13/2024 to pay in full to be insured. If they do not pay by 9/13/2024, they will not be insured and cannot opt back in for device insurance until the following school year.

Parents can email changemyrequest@katyisd.org to request a change in the insurance enrollment.

Los padres pueden enviar un correo electrónico a changemyrequest@katyisd.org para solicitar un cambio en la inscripción del seguro.

La comunicación será:

"Actualizaciones de seguros de dispositivos CLASE 1:1”

• Las tarifas estudiantiles, las cuales incluyen las tarifas del seguro del dispositivo, se enviarán/ pagarán a través de Pay N’ Go a partir del 12 de agosto.
• Si un padre seleccionó NO obtener el seguro para el dispositivo en la Actualización anual de estudiantes o en el Registro de nuevos estudiantes, aún puede cambiar su selección a SÍ enviando un correo electrónico a changemyrequest@katyisd.org. El equipo de liderazgo y apoyo escolar tramitará el cambio. Los padres tendrán solo 30 días desde el primer día de asistencia de su estudiante para pagar y estar totalmente asegurados. Por ejemplo, si un padre cambia su N a Y (Sí) el 1 de agosto de 2024, el primer día de asistencia de su estudiante será el 14 de agosto, por lo que tendrá hasta el 13 de septiembre de 2024 para pagar el total de la tarifa requerida para ser asegurado. De no pagar dicha tarifa para el 13 de septiembre 2024, no estarán asegurados y no podrán volver a optar por el seguro del dispositivo hasta el siguiente año escolar.

Los padres pueden enviar un correo electrónico a changemyrequest@katyisd.org para solicitar un cambio en la inscripción del seguro.

Celebrate your student's Birthday on the USE Marquee for all to see!

sign up via PayNGo just for $10!

¡Celebra el cumpleaños de tu estudiante en el cartel del USE para que todos lo vean!

¡Inscríbete a través de PayNGo por solo $10!

Sign up for the Birthday Book Club via Pay N Go by clicking here.

Please join our PTA Remind.

Website: www.katyisd.org/campus/use
Location: 2715 Fry Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-234-0200
Facebook: facebook.com/usestallions
Twitter: @usestallions