Happy Summer Blackshear Families!

We want to thank you for a fantastic year and wish you the best summer break! Be sure to keep kids reading, writing, thinking, and exploring over the break! Check below for easy ways to keep kids' brains engaged. Also, don't forget to order your school supplies for next school year, details below. Deadline is TODAY, June 1st. We will miss our buffaloes but look forward to seeing everyone back in August!

Lastly, Klein ISD is transitioning to a new communication platform so we will no longer be using REMIND or Smore for Newsletters come July 1st. Please continue to check social media and website for update on Meet the Teacher and Back to School news.

Thank you for your continued support of Blackshear! We are truly blessed with the best community!

Reach out if you need anything.

Ms. Ashley Baker - Principal - abaker1@kleinisd.net

Ms. Seagan Brown - Assistant Principal - sbrown15@kleinisd.net

Ms. Teresa Rafeek - Assistant Principal - trafeek1@kleinisd.net

Ashley Baker

Principal

Attention Blackshear Families,

Our school selected Educational Products, Inc. (EPI) for our school supply program to help you save time and money on back-to-school shopping. As the #1 provider of school supply packs for over 40 years, more schools choose EPI every year. Plan to order your EPI pack today.

Ordering link: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks

School code: BLA143 (3 letters/3 numbers)

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/14y5ajB3nt0

Start Your Summer Closet Clean Out Early!
Blackshear Elementary is hosting Phil the Box from May 23 to June 6.

Clean out your closet and support our school at the same time! For every bag of donations, Blackshear earns funds to benefit our students.

What to Donate:

• Gently worn clothing
• Shoes
• Purses
• Backpacks
• Hats, ties, and gloves

Important:

• Please bring items in bags
• No wet or damaged items, please

Thank you for supporting Blackshear Elementary!

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We are excited to introduce the dedicated group of parents and staff who will serve on the Blackshear PTO for the upcoming school year!

What is PTO?
PTO stands for Parent Teacher Organization. Our PTO is a vital part of the Blackshear community, with the mission to support our students, staff, and school in meaningful ways.

What does PTO do?
The PTO helps enhance the school experience through:

• Organizing volunteers for school events and classroom needs
• Providing donations and resources for students and teachers
• Hosting family-friendly events and community-building activities
• Supporting school improvement projects and teacher appreciation efforts

Whether you're helping at an event, contributing ideas, or simply showing up, every bit of involvement strengthens our community.

We invite YOU to join us!
PTO isn’t just about meetings—it’s about connection, creativity, and making a difference. Come be a part of the fun, and help make Blackshear even better for all of our students!

Stay tuned for ways to get involved!

Board Members

• President-Courtney Howell
• Treasurer-Christina Schanne
• Secretary- Diane Jacobs
• Volunteer coordinator-Katie Kennedy
• Financial Secretary- Sara Abouzaid
• Parliamentarian-Leta Canlas
• Fundraiser Coordinator 1- Ciara Gehman
• Fundraiser Coordinator 2- Kristine Crosetto

• Helping Hands- Leah Padilla
• Family Fun Night-Kristina Biswell
• Teacher Appreciation- Ren Palanca
• Room Parent- Melody Yarbough
• Watch Dogs-Stephanie Anderson

Dear families,

If you are in need of assistance throughout the summer, below is a list of different resources.

If you ever need to reach me, my contact information is:

Bernice Brunell

832-375-7635

bbrunell1@kleinisd.net

“The Texas Education Agency will release STAAR scores in June. More info at kisd.us/STAARscores.”

Please scroll down Bulletin for each grade level's assigned day. These assigned days allow us to prepare for checking parents in in the front office, as well as make sure we have enough space in the cafeteria for any visitors joining us. If needing a different day for a birthday or special celebration, please email administration for prior approval so we can plan for this change.

Reminders about visiting for lunch:

- Must have a valid ID to enter building and wear your badge at all times.

- Parents can sit with and bring food for ONLY YOUR CHILD. We have dedicated space at the table on the right as you enter the cafeteria, as well as three picnic tables outside. Parents cannot sit at grade level tables.

- Please do not visit other students at their tables, bring food for other students, walk around cafeteria, or go through the lunch line.

- Reach out to staff if needing help with something for lunch, but please schedule a time to meet with teacher if needing to discuss your child. Many are on duty helping to monitor our buffaloes.

- Please throw all trash in the trash cans provided so we keep a clean outside and inside space for our buffaloes.

We are excited to welcome families to Blackshear and appreciate your patience and understanding as we check parents in safely each day!

Doors will open at 7:45 for all students, please do not leave your child unsupervised before this time. Please review the procedures for drop off and reach out with any questions.

Car Rider Drop Off:

• Use Red Lot ONLY
• Follow staff direction for the safety of all.
• Drive through lanes, pull all the way up to stop sign.
• Cars will split into TWO lanes at the last turn, by the buffalo statue.
• Students stay in car until all cars are stopped in the drop off zone.
• Parents do not move car to leave until stop sign drops.
• NO walk up parents.
• Please do not release students from your car until 7:45

Parents, please do not park in the Bus/SPED Lot, Staff Lot, or Car Rider Lot to walk your students to the door. It is a serious safety concern having students walk through parking lots that have moving vehicles. All parents walking up must walk from the neighborhood sidewalks.

Walker/Bike Rider:

• Students should be walking/riding off property, NOT to a car in the parking lot. The only cars moving in our parking lots at dismissal are following the car rider procedures.
• PreK - 1st grade walkers will be held in the student area until their parent comes to pick them up. Parent will need to have the Transportation Tag or photo of it to pick up child from walker area.
• 2nd-5th Grade Walkers will be escorted from the building and walked to the crossing guards by a Blackshear teacher.
• Please keep pets at a distance from students on property. An accidental bite or scratch can be a liability for Blackshear.
• We encourage all bike riders to use a lock for bikes on property.

If you are driving to pick up your child, we encourage all parents to use the car rider line. It is safe, organized, and has become more efficient with practice.

If you choose to park off campus, please follow these safety measures:

- state law states that you cannot park within 30 feet of a stop sign.

- parking in front of a drive way is liable to be towed or ticketed.

- pedestrians, especially our amazing students, always have the right of way

- drive slower than the posted speed limit to be able to keep watch for students

Car Rider Pick Up:

• Please pull in the middle of the lane when turning into parking lot to get in line.
• Every car rider must have a Transportation Tag (car rider number). Please attach small tag to your child's backpack to help us find car tag numbers quickly while students are still learning their car tag numbers. If you need a tag, you can come up to the front office to get one or email trafeek1@kleinisd.net or call the front office, we will deliver one to your child.

Parents who pick EC/ACCESS students up in bus lot must have a SPED LOT Sign to park in bus lot. Your child's teacher will give you this tag. All other parents picking up students in a car will need to get in car rider line and get a transportation tag. Thank you for following our dismissal procedures.

Parents, please be aware, when you visit Blackshear you will be asked to show your ID and state your child's name at the entrance door. In order to avoid delays upon your arrival, please have this information ready at the front doors. Staff and parents should not let visitors in without going through the door bell/video process.

We encourage families to apply for Free and Reduced Meals, by visiting https://www.schoolcafe.com/KLEINISD and complete the application.

FRONT OFFICE IS NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT DROP OFF LUNCHES.

ALL visitors must check in in the front office. Please bring ID to receive your temporary badge.

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Email: abaker1@kleinisd.net
Website: blackshear.kleinisd.net
Location: 11211 Lacey Rd, Tomball, TX 77375, USA
Phone: (832) 375-7600
Twitter: @BlackshearKISD