Happy April, Bengal Families!

Shout-out to our Bengals that have had the opportunity to sign the Positive Behavior Wall in my office! Students that have earned a "Positive Office Referral" receive a certificate and get to sign the chalk board wall located in my office! It has been an absolute JOY to watch my wall grow with positivity over the year. Our goal is to have it FULL by the end of May. How can your student earn this opportunity? It's easy, encourage your child to follow our Bengal Core Values of Being Responsible, Being Respectful, Being Reliable, and Being You!

Being a partner in your child's education is appreciated, as we work together to guide our students in academic and character education. Be sure to maintain open dialogue in your home regarding the importance of kind communication among peers and reporting concerns to trusting adults. It is a pleasure to watch our Bengals grow and we continue to be proud of the responsible choices made by our students.

Should you feel you need resources and/or guidance to support your child/children at home, do not hesitate to reach out to Stacy Granick, School Counselor, at sgranick1@kleinisd.net. We are a phone call and/or email away and are always happy to support our families.

Be on the lookout for the following items in the Buzz this month:

• 24-25 School Supplies
• Talent Show
• Choir Performance
• 2nd Grade Music Performance
• and more!

Looking forward to a GREAT month!

Carrie Farmer

Bernshausen Elementary

Principal

April 17, 2024: Grades 3-5 Reading STAAR Test (Closed Campus)

April 24, 2024: 5th Grade Science STAAR (Closed Campus)

May 1, 2024: Grades 3-5 Math STAAR Test (Closed Campus)

*Closed Campus: Parents and/or visitors will not be permitted on campus other than pick-up and drop-off purposes.

As many of you may know, a total solar eclipse is expected to be visible throughout the United States on Monday, April 8, 2024. The Houston area will be able to witness close to a full eclipse. As we engage our students in relevant, meaningful learning, we want our students to be able to authentically witness and experience this event and experience the connection to what they are learning in the classroom.

Connections include;

• observable and recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky

• changes in the appearance of object in the sky

• relationships between the Sun, Earth, and Moon

• location of Sun, Earth, and Moon in an eclipse

• causes of eclipses (position of the Moon causing eclipse)

Klein wants to thank Buccee’s for providing ISO-approved eclipse glasses for students and staff in Klein, and appreciates the Houston Museum of Natural Science for distributing the glasses.

Please Note: Students are not allowed to bring their own solar eclipse eyewear, and cannot wear sunglasses. Students must wear the eclipse glasses throughout the event.

If you DO NOT WANT YOUR STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE in this event, please complete the "Opt-Out" form that was sent home with your child on March 28, 2024.

Auditions will be on Wednesday May 8, 2024 with our panel of judges!

Live show will be on Friday May 24! Due to limited space, parents will be able to come for only their child’s performance.

Both the auditions and performance will be during the school day. Students may sign up to audition for no more than 2 student lead acts, one must be a group performance. Performance times are limited to 3 minutes or less.

Students will be notified by Monday May 10, 2024 if they are selected to be in the show.

DEADLINE to submit an application to audition is Friday MAY 3, 2024.

NO late applications will be accepted.

Sign-Up Here

Complete the form linked here to "Adopt a Fifth Grade" student in honor of them closing out their elementary career as a Bernshausen Bengal!

Thank you for adopting a Bernshausen Fifth Grader! Below you will find student numbers and a list of their favorites. Please sign-up for the student(s) that you would like to adopt.

We are asking that everyone stay within the price limits to your best ability to make sure that the gifts are equitable.

Gift Card to a Restaurant $10.00

Snacks $5.00

Fun item $10.00 (should be able to fit in a container that is 10 x 10 x 7 inches)

We are asking that all of the gifts total right around $25.00.

Please label your items with the student number and deliver your them to the front office at Bernshausen Elementary no later than Wednesday, May 1st. You may keep them in a grocery type bag as we will be putting all of the gifts in a container.

If you have any questions please email me at bmadrid1@kleinisd.net.

Thank you so much for being a part of this!

Information originally went home in Wednesday Folders. In case you missed it.....Read Below.

The Board of the Dowdell Public Utility District is committed to providing quality water. An important job of the district is to increase the public’s awareness to conserve water. As a Water Smart partner with the Association Water Board Directors-Texas, the water district is committed to conservation efforts. The Dowdell PUD desires to engage as many of its youth as possible so that water conservation efforts are real and sustaining.

In late 2010, Dowdell PUD approved an annual Earth Day Art Contest with water conservation as its theme. In the spring of 2011, the First Annual Dowdell Earth Day Art Contest was held and the award winners were presented ribbons and congratulatory letters from Dowdell PUD.

Has your child lost something.....we may have FOUND it! While on campus, be sure to stop by the Lost and Found, located near the cafeteria, to search for your child's lost items.

All Lost and Found will be donated on May 24, 2024.

All students are required to have their KISD Smart Tag hooked to their backpacks everyday. Each student will receive a one time only Smart Tag upon enrollment in the KISD, This Smart Tag will remain with them from Prek-5th grade and collected at the end of each school year.

Smart tags are required for students that ride the bus, and are connected with Food Services Parents will be required to replace a lost Smart Tag card for $5.00 via School Cash linked here.

Please assist in reminding your students of the importance of being responsible for their Smart Tag.

Thank you for your partnership.

To find out more about the benefits of Smart Tags in Klein ISD followed the links below.

Video

Flyer in English

Interested in the academic focus for your child's grade level? Click here to view our Family Friendly Curriculum Guides for the Second Semester.

Monday: Pre-Kindergarten and First Grade

Tuesday: Second Grade

Wednesday: Kindergarten and Fifth Grade

Thursday: Fourth Grade

Friday: Third Grade

Student cell phones MUST be powered off and remain inside their backpack throughout the school day (including the Bus). If your child carries a cell phone to school, please review the cell phone expectations with them.

Families wishing to celebrate their child's birthday with the class may purchase a "Birthday Snack" from the Bernshausen Elementary Cafeteria. Snack requests should be approved by Nurse Martinez and Food Services two weeks prior to the date you wish to celebrate. No outside food items may be shared with the class. Nurse Mica may reached at jmica1@kleinisd.net or by phone at 832-375-8015.

Should you wish your child to participate, be sure you have a 23-24 Snack Form on file in the clinic.

Non-food related items, such as pencils, erasers, etc. may also be an option.

7:40: Students may enter the building to walk to class or purchase breakfast

8:05 Breakfast Line Closed

8:10: Tardy Bell/Instruction begins

3:25: Dismissal

Please be sure you communicate with your child's teacher the way your student will go home the first day of school, as well as regular transportation the remainder of the school year.

Bernshausen Elementary

https://www.facebook.com/BernshausenKISD

Bernshausen PTO

https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.bernshausenpto.org

PTO Website

https://bernshausenpto.com/

We LOVE our Bengal Volunteers!

Some areas you may be able to assist with include but are not limited to:

• Holiday Parties
• Vision and Hearing
• Team Stripes
• Bengal Brag Days

To volunteer on campus, parents must complete the KISD Volunteer form that may be found here annually.

April 2, 2023: Ready, Set, Kinder-Bernshausen 4:30-6:00

April 4, 2024: Second Grade Music Performance-6:00 P.M.

April 6, 2024: El Dia Del Nino at Klein High School 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M

April 9-19, 2024: Scholastic Book Fair

April 11, 2024: Spring Choir Performance-6:00 P.M.

April 15, 2024: Student Holiday

May 3, 2024: Talent Show Applications Due

May 3, 2024: 6th Grade Course Selection Change Deadline

May 5-11, 2024: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

May 8, 2024: Talent Show Tryouts

May 16, 2024: Drama Performance 6:00 P.M.

May 24, 2024: Talent Show/Last day of School