Kuehnle Chronicle

Dear Kuehnle Families,

As we step into April, we have an important month ahead filled with learning opportunities and key assessments for our students. STAAR testing is quickly approaching for our 3rd-5th grade students, and we appreciate your support in ensuring our students are set up for success.

STAAR Testing Dates:
📌 April 15 – 3rd-5th Grade Reading STAAR (Makeup: April 16)
📌 April 23 – 5th Grade Science STAAR (Makeup: April 24)
📌 April 29 – 3rd-5th Grade Math STAAR (Makeup: April 30)

On these days, our campus will be closed to visitors to maintain a focused testing environment. Please plan any appointments accordingly to ensure your child is present and ready to do their best.

Your continued support makes Kuehnle such a special place for our students to learn and grow. Thank you for being part of our school family and for helping us create meaningful experiences for our learners!

Wishing you a fantastic month ahead!

Warm regards,
Jennifer Elbert
Principal, Kuehnle Elementary

School Starts at 8:10 am.

School Ends at 3:25 pm.

Students may enter the building at 7:45 am.

Front office hours: 7:45-4:00 pm

April 8: Pre-K & Kindergarten Launch party 4:30-6pm

April 15: STAAR testing closed campus-no visitors

April 16: STAAR testing closed campus-no visitors

April 18: Student and staff holiday-no school

April 23 & 24: STAAR testing closed campus-no visitors

April 24: Spring Koala Khoir concert 6-7pm & PTO nomination Meeting at 5:30 pm

April 25: Skate Night at Skate Champions

April 29-30: STAAR testing closed campus-no visitors

May 3: KEF Fun Run

May 5-9: Teacher appreciation Week

May 7: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night

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!

🎉 Join Us for the Pre-K & Kindergarten Launch Party! 🎉

Date: April 8th
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Kuehnle Elementary

We are excited to invite you to our Pre-K & Kindergarten launch party at Kuehnle Elementary! Please spread the word to friends, family, and neighbors who have soon to be Pre-K and Kindergarten Koalas. If your child is currently enrolled in Pre-K at Kuehnle, your child will be automatically enrolled in kindergarten for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

Required Documents for Enrollment:

To ensure a smooth enrollment process, please prepare the following documents:

1. Birth Certificate
2. Student Social Security Card (preferred)
3. Student Immunization Record
4. Proof of Residence in the Kuehnle School Zone (current gas, electric, or water bill in parent/guardian's name)
5. Copy of Parent's ID

You can bring these documents to the school for copying, or you may upload them during the online registration process.

Important: All students must be enrolled online prior to the event. You can begin your pre-enrollment at https://www.kleinisd.net/enroll

Kindergarten enrollment begins March 3

Pre-K enrollment begins April 1

We look forward to seeing you there!

Due to state testing and lunch schedule changes, our campus is closed to visitors and volunteers on the following dates:

April 15 & 16

April 23 & 24

April 29 & 30

Thank you for your cooperation.

Kuehnle families, 2025-2026 school supplies are on sale now in schoolcashonline. No cash or checks accepted. This is not required but is offered as a convenient option for purchase. All pre-purchased school supplies will be delivered to classrooms for meet the teacher in August. The deadline to purchase school supplies is May 26. if you miss the deadline, you are welcome to purchase the school supplies on your own.

The 2025-2026 school supply list will be posted on our Kuehnle website.

Walk this Way

There’s more sunlight and warmer weather in the spring, so enjoy it with a walk. Mix things up by finding a new path or trail to explore, adding letterboxing or geocaching, singing songs, or playing walking games. If your kids have pedometers or other activity trackers, don’t forget to bring them along for some pedometer activities.

Family Game Day/Night

Play some old-fashioned backyard games: Anything from Red Rover to catch, croquet to statues, ladder ball or dodgeball. List them separately in your jar or make entries like “family game tournament—kids pick first game” or “play 3 kinds of tag.” Gather some friends or neighbors for a kickball game or try nighttime flashlight games. Or pick from this huge list of quick brain-break games.

On Wheels

Spruce up your wheeled toys after a winter in storage and take them for a spin: Inline skates, skateboards, scooters, bicycles, tricycles, wagons, jogging strollers, or a combination of all of these! Or hit your local roller rink for public skating hours.

Old Toys

New Tricks No need for pricey new toys. Just use these simple objects that you already have for tons of fun games and activities: • Hula hoops • Jump ropes • Pool noodles (no pool necessary) • Sidewalk chalk • Cardboard boxes Or, if you have a dog, make it a project to teach him a new trick!

It's that time of year again and the Kuehnle PTO is asking for nominations for the 2025 - 2026 Executive Board. Please nominate yourself or someone you think would be a great candidate. Most positions can be co-chaired. Job descriptions are provided below. Must be a current Kuehnle PTO member to hold an Executive Board position. This process is confidential, and nominations are reviewed only by the nominating committee. The nominating committee will announce the slate of officers-elect at the Spring General Membership Meeting on April 24, 2025 at 5:30 pm. *Nominations will be accepted March 25 - April 8, 2025. https://forms.gle/7stq2nb8mHZsEXqz6

All third quarter Family Curriculum Guides have been added on the Klein ISD website for grades K-8 for core content in English and Spanish. These documents include the following topics:

• What will my child learn during the third quarter of school?

• Questions to ask your child

• How can I help my child learn at home?

• Tools for success

Technology Available for Home Use

The student dashboard houses all the apps below and your child can access them from home.

• IXL (grades 3-5)- Specifically targets your child's learning gaps. This was determined using a pretest. We purchased this digital resource with funds raised from our fundraiser. Thank you for helping us personalize learning for every student, ensuring growth and success at all learning levels!
• Amira (Literacy development)- AI-powered reading tutor designed to improve literacy and foundational skills. Amira tailors its support to meet your child’s individual needs, which is why it’s important for your child to complete Amira activities independently.

  While it might feel natural to want to assist your child during these sessions, providing help can unintentionally affect the results. Amira works best when it can accurately identify areas where your child might need additional practice. If an adult provides answers or guidance, it could skew the results and miss opportunities to fill in critical learning gaps. Use 10 minutes a couple days a week.

• Lexia (Literacy development)- Encourage your child to use Lexia consistently for 15–20 minutes a couple days a week to reinforce skills.
• Waggle (Math)- Helps students strengthen their math skills. Encourage your child to use Waggle regularly (e.g., 15–20 minutes two times a week) to maintain steady progress and reinforce learning. Recognize and celebrate the milestones your child achieves in the platform to boost confidence and motivation.

Date: Friday, May 16

Update for This Year:

• PreK and Kindergarten will participate for a ½ day in the morning.
• Grades 1-5 will enjoy a full day of activities.

Shirt Sales:
Shirts will be available for purchase soon. We will provide details as they become available.

Schedule for the Day:
If you plan to attend, here are the times:

• PreK & Kindergarten: 8:45 AM - 11:00 AM
• Grades 1-5: 8:45 AM - 2:00 PM

RSVP Information:
Look out for RSVP details coming in May!

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!

To ensure a safe and structured environment, only a student’s parents, grandparents, legal guardians, or family may visit and have lunch with their child.

Students may not have lunch with another student’s parent, grandparent, or guardian, even with parental permission.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!

We truly appreciate seeing our former students, but we must firmly request that intermediate and high school students not visit Kuehnle during lunch. Attendance is crucial, and we wholeheartedly support the initiatives of other campuses in this regard. If a student is unable to attend their own school due to health issues, it is important for them to stay home for their own well-being. Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of all our Koalas.

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.

**Please note the update to the End of The Year Birthday treats. There will not be any Birthday treats the last week of school due to inventory depletion. Please plan accordingly.

The deadline to purchase the Kuehnle Yearbook (for free shipping) is 4.26.25. This deadline will ensure students receive their yearbook for the yearbook signing party. Parents can order after this deadline with a shipping fee of $5.99, and the Yearbooks will be sent directly to the address used during purchase and likely after the school year has concluded.

To purchase your Yearbook now click HERE. or go to www.treering.com

Passcode is: 1016534883652460

See image attached for more information.Soft Cover: $22.00

Hard Cover: $28.02

Questions? Please email kuehnlememorybook@gmail.com

Join us for a fun-filled, community-focused event: a fun run to raise money for Klein ISD grants! Lace up your sneakers, gather your friends, and come ready to have a great time while supporting a great cause.

Here's what you can expect:

• A relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere: This is a race, but it's a fun run! Participants can walk, jog, or run at their own pace.
• A chance to support a worthy cause: All proceeds will go directly to Klein Education Foundation and their important work to provide grants for Klein ISD classrooms.
• Community spirit: Connect with neighbors and fellow supporters while enjoying a fun outdoor event. There will be a great post-race party with bands, cheerleaders, mascots, food, vendors, and more!!

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
• Time: 5K Run at 7:30 AM, 1K Kids Run at 8:30 AM
• Location: Klein Memorial Stadium
• Registration: www.thekef.org/funrun2025
• Cost: 5K Adult Run/Walk = $35

5K Student Run/Walk (K-12th grade) = $30

Kids 1K Run/Walk (ages 5 – 5th grade) = $15

PRICE INCREASES AFTER APRIL 13, 2025 AT 11:59 PM EST

Why participate?

• Make a difference: Your participation will directly impact students and facilities of Klein ISD through teacher education foundation grants. Grants awarded both fall and spring semesters.
• Get active: Enjoy a fun and healthy way to get some exercise.
• Have fun: Celebrate community and camaraderie with friends and neighbors.

Sign up early for the best price and guaranteed t-shirt size!!! T-shirts will only be available while supplies last and are not guaranteed for late registration.

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.

• Flyer How To

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

In accordance with Klein ISD safe and secure policies, A valid driver’s license must be shown at the front door before entering the building. All visitors to our campus must ring the doorbell, identify themself, give student's name, provide reason for visit, and show their valid photo I.D. Please do not allow individuals not in your group to enter behind you. Once inside the building, check in at our front office and your license will be scanned if you are visiting any area past the front office. Name tags will be provided which should be visible on the front of the shirt and worn at all times by all visitors. Please use the main entrance (near the flagpole) to enter and exit the building. Thank you for helping keep our campus safe and secure.

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