The Racer Review
Keep up with the happenings at French Elementary
Joining PTO has never been easier!
Please use the link below to join PTO. Just click and complete!
The membership drive ends Friday, September 6th. The class with the highest participation at each grade level wins a Popcorn Party! As of today the classes in the lead are as follows:
Kindergarten: Wyszynski, Wolford, Martin, & Leiseth are in a tie!
1st: Robison and Neiderhofer are in a tie!
2nd: King, Thomas, Taylor, and Kooyers are in a tie!
3rd: Hirsch
4th: Teske
5th: Bosquez
Lunch with your Racer
Parent Information Night
Dates to Remember
We work diligently to keep our community up to date on what's coming up. Please check back regularly in case events are cancelled, or dates change. Thank you!
Tuesday, September 3 - GT referral window opens
Tuesday, September 10 - Parent Information Night 6:00 to 7:15
Tuesday, September 17 - Progress Report grades ready; PTO Spirit Night at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Saturday, September 28 - GT Summit at KMPC 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday, October 10 - Fall picture day
Friday, October 11 - Student holiday
Monday, October 14 - Student holiday
Friday, October 18- Report Card grades ready on Skyward
Week of October 21 - 25 - Red Ribbon Week. . . More information to come
GT Referral
The Parent Gifted and Talented Permission to test form is online beginning September 3. The referral window closes on September 27. The testing window begins October 15 and continues through November 15. All second graders will be tested universally and a parent referral is not necessary.
Parent Permission to Test-Online Form https://kleinisd.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_24VOt2jusQFvMIR
2019-20 GT Information for Families
https://kleinisd.net/teaching_learning/advanced_academics__gifted___talented
Advanced Academic Site https://sites.google.com/kleinisd.net/advancedacademics/home
Choir Information from the Music Teachers...
Welcome Back!
Orff
Orff Ensemble Choir Do you like to play instruments? The Orff Ensemble at French uses xylophones, drums, chimes and other percussion instruments to perform and entertain their audiences. This group is about teamwork and learning to perform together as an ensemble. The percussion ensemble at French is an auditioned group. Space is limited due to the availability of instruments. Auditions will take place on September 11 and 12 at 7:15 am in Mrs. Gunhouse’s room. All 4th and 5th grade students who are interested are invited to audition on ONE of the two days. Once the group has been selected, rehearsals will take place every Tuesday morning at 7:15 a.m. beginning September 17.
Click Here to sign up for your audition day. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-VzFxRiOsaaLEjt7nXpM5u5k8zatd-0WRZol1cfMCsk/viewform?edit_requested=true
French Choir
Live dance links here
Car Line Reminders
Students with last names beginning with L through Z are picked up at the back porch. Please be mindful that we load six cars at one time. Keeping your carpool tag visible helps us load cars more quickly. Once all six are loaded, you will be motioned to move forward. Please do not pull out and around the line. Thank you for your cooperation. If you are late. . . Your student(s) will be waiting for you in the front office. You must sign them out with the front desk.
Thank you for your cooperation and help, as we work to keep all of our Racers safe.
Early Dismissals and Transportation Changes
Additional Safety Reminders
Bike Safety
- Rules of the Road. All bicycle riders should follow the basic rules of the road, which also apply to skateboards, scooters and other non-motorized vehicles:
- Ride on the right, in the same direction as traffic using bike lanes when available.
- Stop and look both ways before entering the street.
- Stop at all intersections, whether marked or unmarked.
- Respect traffic lights and stop signs.
- Before turning, use hand signals and look in every direction.
- Use Your Head. Always wear a bicycle helmet, no matter how short or long the ride.
- Walk your bike to the crossing guard and do not go too fast.
Walker Safety
· Walk on the right of the sidewalk. You are sharing the narrow sidewalk with bikers.
· Make eye contact with the driver before crossing and look both ways.
· Do not use the phone or text when walking, it makes you less aware of traffic and bikers around you.
Absence Reporting & Electronic Gradebook: Skyward is a Wonder!
Good attendance is of prime importance for the educational development of each student. A student should not be absent unless it is absolutely necessary. It is mandatory that written notes be submitted to the Attendance Office within 5 (five) school days of the absence. If the Attendance Office does not receive documentation from the parent or a physician’s office by hand delivery, online, or fax within 5 (five) school days of the absence, the absence will remain unexcused.
We are no longer able to accept emails about student absences. All Klein ISD campuses will accept digital parent notification of absence online through Skyward. To report an absence, please go to Skyward Family Access. When you log in through Skyward, click on "Attendance" and click on "Absence Request" at the top right of the screen. A small dialogue box will appear showing request history. In order to add an absence, click "Add Request". A new dialogue box will open where information about the absence can be entered. The calendar will let you choose the dates in the past/future. A comment box also allows you to describe the nature of the absence. All fields are required. Once you click "Save" the entry is then sent to the attendance office for review and approval. You will be able to check the status of the request to see the outcome. Click HERE for a brief handout on how to report an absence.For more helpful tips on using Skyward, please click here: https://kleinisd.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1973215
Snack Policy
Lunch Schedule
Kindergarten
Loftin/Wolford 10:45 - 11:15
Wyszynski/Didieu 10:50 - 11:20
Leiseth/Martin 10:55 - 11:25
5th
Price/Maddox 11:05-11:35
Payne/Bosquez 11:10-11:40
Moncrief/Leetch 11:15-11:45
1st
Warren/Robison 11:20-11:50
Niederhofer/Hinote 11:25-11:55
Nakasato/Kempa 11:30-12:00
Stamp/Iannuzzi 11:35-12:05
2nd
Thomas/McWilliams 11:45-12:15
Taylor/King 11:50-12:20
Kooyers/Dickenson 11:55-12:25
3rd
Markowitz/Hirsch 12:00-12:30
Hudson/Fischer 12:05-12:35
Davis/Anjo 12:10-12:40
4th
Teske/Siwek/Mojares 12:20-12:50
Parr/Carruth/Savoie 12:30-1:00
French Elementary
Students may enter the building at 7:45 AM
Email: hconroy1@kleinisd.net
Website: https://french.kleinisd.net/
Location: 5802 West Rayford Road, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 832-375-8100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrenchKISD/
Twitter: @FrenchKISD