Tiger Tribune
August 2022 Edition
A Message from Mrs. Taylor
Dear Theiss families,
We know that this last year was another difficult one for everyone in many different ways, and we recognize that this may have had a myriad of affects on our students. We are prepared to implement personalized learning strategies to provide targeted instruction that encourages all our students to grow and make progress. We have seen a lot of success and progress with our students over the last year and are excited to continue this trend into this year!
Not only are we committed to support your child academically, but we also strive to support your student's social and emotional development. We will be utilizing restorative circles to incorporate new social-emotional standards into your child's daily routine and build strong classroom communities. Ask your child about what they shared in their circle today!
We hope you will stay connected with us by reading announcements via email or Remind, following us on Facebook and Twitter, and check our website often for updates. We look forward to working with you and your child this year!
Sincerely,
Jessica Taylor
Principal
Save the Date - Open House!
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Key Tips:
- Please keep your car number visible to staff until your car is loaded.
- Car tags are most visible when hanging in the middle of the windshield (ie: from a hanger on the rear view mirror, or hanging from the visor etc...). When simply placed on the dashboard, we cannot see when walking by your vehicle.
- Dismissal can be a great time to network with other families. We highly encourage families who want to stick around to chat or play during dismissal to utilize the park near the clubhouse until dismissal is complete.
- The playground is off limits until dismissal is complete, usually by 4:00.
Attendance Basics & Updates
Attendance is very important to your child's education. We know that sometimes students will need to be absent due to illness, family emergency etc. Please arrange vacations, out of town trips and doctor appointments to limit school disruption as much as possible. You can view student holidays here on the Klein ISD student calendar. When students accumulate absences at 5, 10 and 15, letters are sent to parents to keep you updated. After 18 absences, a committee must review the child's case to determine if the child needs to be retained due to absences.
It's also important for students to be on time to class. This year, the tardy bell rings at 8:10. Tardies will be entered into Skyward this year. Classes begin right after this bell rings, so student entering late are missing out on key instruction and interventions.
Early Dismissals
Legal Paperwork Updates
Birthdays
However, sending invitations to school to pass out will not be allowed. Instructional time cannot be used to support or promote private social events such as birthday parties.
At this time, we will not be accepting birthday treat bags. If you would like to arrange for an edible treat to be shared for your child's birthday during the lunch period, please follow the KISD protocols and begin the process 2 weeks in advance. No food brought up to the office will be allowed without going through this process. Thank you for your cooperation.
Breakfast & Lunch
Our breakfast line is open from 7:45 - 8:05 to allow time for students to be on time to class. For lunch times, please contact your child's teacher for their specific lunch time.
Please utilize our new app School Cafe to add money to your child's account, set up autopay, set limitations on additional purchases and more! Items such as snacks, second meals, extra drinks and desserts are available for an additional charge. With this new app, you can control how many extras your child is allowed to eat and even specify dates when this may be available.
This year, meals are not free for all students as they have been the past 2 years. We do offer free and reduced prices to those who qualify. To complete a free and reduced lunch application, please create an account through School Cafe and complete the application in the app.
Please remind your child that we do not share or trade food. The only food that may be consumed at school is that which is provided by the cafeteria, the classroom teacher for instructional purposes, the PTO, or food brought by themselves for their consumption.
For specific questions related to the Theiss cafeteria, please contact Ms. Allen, our cafeteria manager, at 832-484-5980.
**Parents will be allowed to return to eat lunch in the cafeteria starting in October. This allows us time to establish our routines and procedures and reduce separation anxiety for our youngest learners.
Early Childhood Parent Group
Klein ISD will offer a variety of Family Engagements events throughout the 2022-2023 school year!
Please click on this link to join our Early Childhood group so you are informed about all our exciting events!
Gifted and Talented
The Gifted and Talented Identification window will open on September 1st. The referral window will close on September 30th. The link will be available soon for parents to refer their child for testing.
Want to learn more about the Gifted and Talented program in Klein ISD? Check out the Advanced Academics page on the Klein ISD website for resources and information.
Library News
School Store and Spirit Items
Wednesday Folders
Theiss is on Twitter!
Facebook: Theiss Elementary School, @TheissKISD
We need your help!
We love our grandparents!
Important Events
August 25 - Open House
September 5th - Labor Day Holiday
September 9th - Red, White and Blue Day
PTO Big Kahuna Catalog Fall Fundraiser coming soon!
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Theiss Elementary
Website: theiss.kleinisd.net
Location: 17510 Theiss Mail Route Road, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 832-484-5900
Facebook: facebook.com/TheissElementary
Twitter: @TheissKISD