Klein ISD

11211 Lacey RoadTomball, Texas 77375

832-375-7600http://blackshear.kleinisd.net/

Mission Statement:A learning community focused on high expectations for student success.

Blackshear Newsletter - October 2015

USE OF WIRELESS DEVICES WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLEThe Texas Transportation Code currently prohibits the use of a wireless communication device while operating a vehicle within a school crossing zone. The Legislature has added a new offense to the Transportation Code that prohibits the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle is stopped or the driver is using a hands-free device, or there is a specified emergency. This offense was added to address the problem of individuals using wireless devices while driving through school parking lots or driving lanes.

In summary, this new legislation permits Klein ISD police officers to stop and cite individuals operating a motor vehicle on a school parking lot provided the vehicle is in motion at the time of the offense. This provision is in addition to the existing law enabling officers to cite drivers within a school crossing zone.

BREAKFAST TIMESBreakfast is served from 7:45 am until 8:05 am. Students wishing to eat breakfast at school MUST be in line for breakfast by 8:05 am. Reminder—the tardy bell rings at 8:20 am.

BLACKSHEAR COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISERThe cookie dough fundraiser was a huge success. THANK YOU to all who participated. Delivery will be early November and we will let you know the date as soon as possible.

BIRTHDAY SNACKSParents who elect to purchase and provide a birthday treat on their child’s birthday, must complete the request forms. Forms are available in our front office. Once the forms are completed and returned to the school, the school will need one week to process the request. If you have questions regarding birthday treats, please refer to the school student handbook or call the school.

FALL BOOK FAIRFall Book Fair will be held October 5-9th. Family Night will be on Tuesday, October 6th from 3:30-7:00 pm in the library.

PICTURES

Individual pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 st .

COMMUNITY DINNERParents of Klein ISD students are invited to attend a community dinner hosted by Superintendent Jim Cain. A pizza and salad dinner will be provided free to parents beginning at 6:30 p.m. A district informational update and a question and answer session will follow. Please call to reserve your seat! Child care provided at Kids R Kids Champions, 16722 Squyres, free of cost. Call 281-379-2998 and ask for Michelle Barr.

What: Community DinnerWhen: October 29, 2015, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.Where: Wunderlich Intermediate, 11800 Misty Valley

To reserve your seat, call 832-249-4172 by October 22, 2015

WEEK OF OCTOBER 26 – 30Drug Free Week will be the week of October 27-31st. Be sure to watch for flyers in Tuesday folder with more details.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURESThe following attendance procedures are set and we solicit your support in implementing them.

School begins at 8:15 a.m. Students arriving after 8:20 a.m. will be considered tardy and must get a tardy slip from the office to be admitted into the classroom. At 8:15 all car rider, walker, and bike rider entrances will be locked and students will need to enter the school through the front door.

Student attendance is taken at 9:45 a.m. Students present at that time will be counted present for the day. This is the official time for determining student attendance information. Calling Absentees - In order to assure that students arrive safely at school, we call parents when students are absent. Parents should call the attendance office between the hours of 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. at 832-375-7600 (Press 3 for Attendance then Press 1 to Report Absence) on the first day of a student’s absence. When the student returns to school after an absence, the student is required to bring a written excuse to the homeroom teacher within 5 days.

If for any reason you should need to pick up your child during the school day, please send a note to the homeroom teacher. When you come to pick up your child you will come to the office to sign him/her out. Identification will be required. The office staff will go to the class to get your child for you.

CUSTODY ISSUESPlease assist us in the handling of custody related issues. It is the responsibility of the parents to provide the principal a certified copy of the court order affecting any other person’s right to their children. Should you have any question, please call Mary Ellen Sedlacek at 832-375-7610.

EMAIL AND VOICE MESSAGESAll teachers have voice mail and email communication tools available to communicate with you. We encourage you to use these tools to communicate with your child’s teacher. Please note that teachers will check their email and voice mail during non-instruction time. Every attempt will be made to respond to messages within 24 hours. Do not leave emergency or transportation messages that are critical for that day. Please contact the front office to leave these messages.Email Tip: Please put KISD: and your child’s name (KISD: Jane Doe) in the subject line of the email. This will help teachers identify your message as an important message. Teachers are advised not to open emails they can’t identify in some manner. Email is the preferred form of communication over voice mail.

RETURNING TO CAMPUS AFTER HOURSDue to security and safety concerns we will not allow students and parents to return to the classroom after 4:00 p.m. Students who need to get items from the classroom before 4:00 p.m. must check in at the front office before going to the classroom. Custodial staff or After School Program staff will not be able to admit students or parents to the classroom area.

SCHOOL TARDIESArriving at school prior to the start of school is important for your child to have a productive day of learning. Your assistance is needed to have your child at school by 8:05 a.m. every morning. The tardy bell rings at 8:20 a.m., this is the time all students are to be in their classrooms ready for learning. Morning arrival time for students is from 7:45 a.m. until 8:05 a.m.

Students who are tardy to school an excessive number of times will have their conduct grade lowered by one letter. This will impact awards given each reporting period.

SCHOOL STORE The Blackshear School Store is open on Tuesday and Thursday to sell school supplies to parents and students. It is open from 7:45 until 8:05 a.m.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:Oct. 5-9 Fall Book FairOct. 6 Family Night at Book Fair from 3:30-7:00 pmOct. 6 PTO fundraiser beginsOct. 8 PTO Watch D.O.G.S. KickoffOct. 12 Student Holiday/Parent ConferencesOct. 16 PTO Family Movie NightOct. 20 GT Parent Information Meeting – 5:00 pmOct. 21 Fall individual picturesOct. 23 Report cards go homeOct. 26-30 Red Ribbon WeekNov. 11 Fifth Grade Veteran’s Day ProgramNov. 17 Progress reports go homeNov. 23-27 Student/Thanksgiving holiday

BE SURE TO VISIT BLACKSHEAR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.