March 3: Kuehnle Hoedown

March 9th: Spring Open House 6-7pm

March 13-17: KISD Spring Break, no school

March 13-School Supplies for 2023-2024 go on sale

March 20: School resumes-welcome back Koalas

March 27-31 Spring Book Fair

March 31- Book Character Parade (details coming soon)

April 18-NEW to Kuehnle Prek/Kinder Round Up

Here are the links per grade level: (you will need to open the links on March 13th or after. The links will not be active until that date)

PreK

KInder

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Kuehnle Elementary on March 27-31. We will also be having our annual Book Character Parade on Friday, March 31 from 9:00-10:00. More information will be coming soon. We hope to see you there!

Attention all Kuehnle Koalas! We are so excited to begin our 2022-2023 Jogging Club.

Jogging club is a club for anyone who wants to come out and jog/walk on the path. Students earn recognition for miles jogged and awards at the end of the year.

3rd, 4th & 5th grade will jog on WEDNESDAYS from 7:35-8:05 beginning October 19

1st and 2nd grade will jog on MONDAYS from 7:35-8:05 beginning October 24

Koalas who are interested in joining Jogging Club should register using this link:

REGISTER for JOGGING CLUB

Students must be registered to participate. Parents should join the Remind to be notified of weather cancellations.

Text @jclub22-23 to 81010

Hope to see you out on the track!

~Mrs. Koonts, Mrs. Morris & Mrs. Barthelemy

Please note that if you do not have the ORANGE car rider tag, you will be directed to go the front office to sign your student out for the day. Don't get stuck and have to go through the car rider line just to go to the front office.

Help us help you get through the car rider line quicky.

1. Have your ORANGE car rider tag (2022-2023). If you do not have the orange one you will be directed to go to the front office (safety and security). Don't get stuck in the line.
2. Have your ORANGE car rider tag hanging from your rearview mirror. We can not see the tag/number on your dashboard.
3. Keep your car rider tag hanging UNTIL your child gets into your car. Remove once the get in. This helps our staff see quickly if you are still waiting on our child. We need to see the number to call for your child.
4. If your child does not exit in time, please pull around with your tag still hanging and we will call for your child using the number.
5. Please pull all the way forward as close as you can to the car in front of you so that we can get as many cars as we can through the car rider line in each group.

Thank you for assistance in helping us get your child to your car safely and quickly. Our staff is working hard outdoors and greatly appreciates your patience.

*AM Car Rider line is at the front of the school near the flag pole.

*PM Car Rider line is near the cafeteria.

KISD permits parents / guardians or grandparents to supply birthday snacks for their child’s birthday through the KISD Food Service Department.

• 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. Please call our food service manager at 832-484-6630 for more information or for a list of items that Food Services can supply.

Visitors to Campus

All visitors to our campus must check in at our front office. A valid driver’s license must be shown at the front door before entering the building and will be needed to check in to visit any area past the front office. Name tags will be provided and should be worn at all times by all visitors. Please use the main entrance (near the flagpole) to enter and exit the building.

Rights of Possessory Conservator

The school district does not have the obligation to contact the managing conservator when the possessory conservator requests permission to review the child’s records and/or consult with the teacher.

Any conflicts between the two parents should be handled outside the school and we should be advised of any limitations of contact that might ultimately be established in the divorce decree; i.e., a visit with the child exclusive of a review of the records, etc.

Custody Issues

Please assist us in the handling of custody related issues. It is the responsibility of the parents to provide the registrar a certified copy of the most recent court order affecting any other person’s right to their children. Should you have any question, please call the school and ask for Julia Funk, Principal.

Car Pool

Please remember to have the car rider number tag hanging from your rear view mirror. Make sure you turn off your cell phone while in the carpool line. For morning drop-offs, please follow the directions of the staff members and drop your student off when the line stops. This helps to expedite the traffic flow.

Early Dismissal by 2:45 pm

All early dismissals must occur before 2:45p.m. If you need to pick your child up before the end of the school day please send a note to the front office in the morning. Please come to the front office at the requested time to sign him/her out. After 2:45 p.m. students will only be released following their normally dismissal routine. You can email Kuehnlefrontdesk@kleinisd.net

Transportation Changes by 2:45 pm

All changes to a child’s normal means of afternoon transportation must be received in the front office no later than 2:45 pm to allow time to get the updated information to the teacher in time for dismissal. You can email Kuehnlefrontdesk@kleinisd.net. Transportation changes must be requested in writing.

Medication at School

All medication, prescription and over the counter, must be delivered to the clinic by a parent or guardian. Prescription medications must be in the original container with prescription label. Most pharmacies will provide you with an extra bottle when you fill prescriptions if you ask them. Over the counter medications must have a dosage for the child by age or weight and can only be given for 2 weeks without a doctor’s note. Unused medication can not be sent home with the student. If the parent or guardian cannot pick up medication, you may make arrangements with the nurse for another adult to pick up medication. No vitamins, health food, or herbal preparations may be given.

The district purchased the first lanyard, card and plastic cover for every student. The school staff will place them on your child's backpack where instructed by Klein ISD Transportation Department. Please do not remove them unless you need to attach to a new backpack.

Parents will be required to pay for replacement cards, plastic protective covers, or lanyards if they are broken, lost, or stolen. Every student is required to have a Smart Tag.

Replacement costs are as follows:

-lanyard = $2.00

-plastic protective cover = $1.00

-Smart Tag = $5.00

Parents will be contacted by our front office staff when a replacement is needed. Parents will need to pay for the replacement via School Cash Online. A link will be sent to you for payment.

Once payment has been received the front office will provide the replacement. Parents will continue to receive reminders until the fee is paid. Remember, this is a requirement for all elementary students who ride the bus even once.

Parents, please help us with the following:

Car Riders:

1. Official school car rider number tags must be displayed in the front windshield.

2. Please keep your car rider number tag displayed until your child gets in your car. After your child enters your car, please remove your carpool card from the windshield. This is our signal that your child is loaded.

3. Please be patient in the car line. Remember that SAFETY is always a priority at Kuehnle. Be mindful that students are still moving until we give the go ahead to move cars forward.

4. Please refrain from using your cell phone in a School Zone, including waiting in the car rider line. There are Texas State Laws which prohibit the use of cell phones while in a school zone.

Walkers/Bike Riders:

1. Walkers will be issued a ‘dismissal card’ by their teacher

2. Walkers will turn this card in to the staff member on duty at the assigned walker exit. This will be the student’s ‘ticket’ to leave the school building at the end of each day.

3. Walkers do not walk to cars in the parking lot. Any student leaving school grounds in a car must be picked up in the Car Rider line.

4. For safety reasons, do not park your car in the parking lot during dismissal unless you are required to come into the building.

Bus Riders and Bus Rules:

Students will receive a bus card which must be attached to his/her backpack the entire year. Please do not remove this card.

· Students must remain seated at all times.

· Students must keep hands, feet and objects to themselves.

· Refer to the Klein ISD Student Handbook for a more detailed list.

Parents, please plan ahead with your child for rainy days. Consider packing a raincoat or umbrella for them to use. All changes to a student’s regular means of dismissal must be received in the front office by 2:45 pm. Written notice is required. You may email kuehnlefrontdesk@kleinisd.net

Please note the following information regarding the use of cell phones during school. This information is from the 2022-2023 KISD Elementary Student Handbook pages 64-65.

Electronic Devices and Technology Resources (All Grade Levels)

Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Cell Phones, and Other Electronic Devices

The district permits students to possess personal cell phones for safety purposes; however, these devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes.

A student must have approval to possess other personal telecommunications devices on campus such as laptops, tablets, or other portable computers.

Without such permission, teachers will collect the items and turn them in to the principal’s office. The principal will determine whether to return items to students at the end of the day or to contact parents to pick up the items.

The use of cell phones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school-related or school-sponsored event.

If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day, the device will be confiscated. The parent may pick up the confiscated telecommunications device from the principal’s office.

Confiscated telecommunications devices that are not retrieved by the student or the student’s parent will be disposed of after the notice required by law.

In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a student’s personal telecommunications device may be searched by authorized personnel.

Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The district is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen telecommunications devices.

Special Discount Pricing on Most items in the Spirit Store!!! Buy your items TODAY!

Visit the PTO website HERE to get all your Kuehnle gear!

The Green City Recycling Program is a great way to educate kids about textile recycling. Bring your Donation items to the Kuehnle donation bin conveniently located on the grass between the Kuehnle parking lot near the cafeteria and the fire station on Winding Ridge Drive.

Acceptable donations: Clothing - Shoes - Toys - Hats - Belts - Purses - Linens and Small Home Décor.

No Large items allowed - such as: furniture, mattresses, electronics, appliances and PLEASE NO TRASH.

Click HERE for a link to Kuehnle PTO’s Public Google Calendar. You can subscribe to the calendar to see upcoming events on your preferred calendar app.

Join our REMIND Group by texting @998ka43 to 81010