Stephens Stallions Scoop
Week Of March 25, 2024
Upcoming Important Dates
- Tuesday, March 26th - Spring Pictures
- Thursday, March 28th - Stephens Level-Up Dance-a-Thon
- March 29th through April 1st - Holiday (No School for Staff/Students)
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Attendance and School Hours
Parents we need your help with attendance. Please know when your child is not at school they are missing out on essential instruction and academic excellence. We encourage each child to come to school daily to maintain their academic excellence. Also, when children arrive late they are missing out on components of their lessons as well. Please Stallion Parents work with us to ensure your children are at school daily and arriving according to the schedule time listed below. We work to Level Up on attendance and we need your help to lead the way!
- School Hours 8:23am - 3:40pm
- Tardy Bell Rings - 8:30am *Require Parents to enter the building to sign-in students
- ***Students are marked ABSENT if they arrive AFTER 9:50am***
- Early Dismissal Time (according to Katy ISD Calendar)- 12:25pm
From Carole Langley
Greetings Stallions Parents!
Parents please continue to bring your children to school daily. Consistent daily attendance is extremely important for your child's academic success! It is imperative students arrive according to our campus schedule in a timely manner (8:23am -3:40pm). We are slowly seeing an increase in our tardies, so please help us out by ensuring your children arrive to school according to our campus schedule.
Additionally, please know we offer a DAILY FREE breakfast for ALL of our students. We encourage our babies to eat a daily nutritious breakfast provided by our district to jumpstart their academic day. Thank you for your continuous support and dedication towards EXCELLENCE at USE! We could not accomplish greatness without your support!
Let's Level Up & Lead the way! Let's Go Stallions!
Thank you,
~Ms. Langley
2022-2023 Federal Report Card Data
Katy ISD is sharing information about the state, district, and your child’s campus as part
of our obligations under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). The
Federal Report Cards are available for your review in the front office of our school or
online at:
The 2022-2023 Federal Report Cards can be accessed online at:
https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/frc/frc_srch.html?year=2023
Katy ISD comparte información sobre el estado, distrito y escuela de su hijo(a) como
parte de nuestras obligaciones bajo la ley federal ''Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015
(ESSA)''. Están disponibles dos boletas de calificación (federal) para su revisión en la
oficina principal de nuestra escuela o en línea:
Las boletas de calificaciones federales 2022-2023 pueden obtenerse en
línea: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/frc/frc_srch.html?year=202
New Schoolwide Theme for the 2023-2024 School Year
New Theme for the 2023-2024 School Year
Parents please join our staff by participating with our new campus theme for the upcoming school year. This year's theme is Level Up! We are going to have several game systems., video game characters and of course a focus of excellence as we Level Up together! Please wear all your Sonic, Pacman & Mario Brothers clothing to connect to this year's theme.
Spring Individual Pictures
Spring Individual picture day for Stephens Elementary is Tuesday, March 26th.
You may visit http://ph.hhimagehost.com/2024SpringStephensElementary to prepay for your spring photo online. The online gallery will remain open 1 week after picture day.
If paying with cash, please enclose the exact amount. NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN to help keep employees, staff & students safe.
We look forward to a great picture Day!!
El día de fotografías individuales de primavera para la Primaria Stephens es el martes 26 de marzo.
Puede visitar http://ph.hhimagehost.com/2024SpringStephensElementary para pagar por adelantado su foto de primavera en línea. La galería en línea permanecerá abierta 1 semana después del día de la fotografía.
Si paga en efectivo, adjunte el monto exacto. NO SE DARÁ NINGÚN CAMBIO para ayudar a mantener seguros a los empleados, el personal y los estudiantes.
¡¡Esperamos un gran día de fotografías!!
Stephens Level-Up Dance-a-Thon
DINE OUT TO DONATE
Dine out at participating restaurants on April 3rd to support the Katy ISD education Foundation and its teacher grant program. Participating restaurants can be found by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link below.
Cene en restaurantes participantes el 3 de abril para apoyar a la Fundación educativa de Katy ISD y su programa de subvenciones para maestros. Los restaurantes participantes se pueden encontrar escaneando el código QR o haciendo clic en el enlace a continuación.
Yearbooks on Sale!
ART Club Fundraiser
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products, and many are less than $15. These make great gifts, and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Packets with your child’s order code will be sent home next week or you can search by your child’s first and last name to preview products today. Click on the link below and have fun shopping!
https://arttoremember.com/school/FHV2N4
Nuestra escuela participa en una recaudación de fondos creativa con Art to Remember que le permite comprar productos de recuerdo personalizados con el arte de su hijo. Hay más de 60 productos y muchos cuestan menos de $15. Estos son excelentes obsequios y un porcentaje de cada compra se destina directamente a nuestra escuela. Los paquetes con el código de pedido de su hijo se enviarán a casa la próxima semana o puede buscar por el nombre y apellido de su hijo para obtener una vista previa de los productos hoy. ¡Haga clic en el enlace a continuación y diviértase comprando!
LEGO DRIVE
LOST AND FOUND
Please contact our school counselor Ms. Oberg (SuzanneTOberg@katyisd.org) to claim your items.
Please click button below to view all Lost And Found items.
Celebrate Your Child's Birthday on the Stephens Marquee
Celebrate your student's Birthday on the USE Marquee for all to see!
sign up via PayNGo just for $10!
Birthday Book Club
Box Tops for Education
YMCA-After School Program
We have a PTA opening! PTA is looking for a secretary. If you are interested please contact PTA.
GT Screening Information
Parent information for about GT Screening including overview and dates.
SMART TAG ID 2023-2024
This school year, a new SMART Tag bus rider ID system will be rolled out across Katy ISD school buses to help monitor the ridership of eligible bus riders. The system will enable parents, bus drivers, and school administrators, to review in real time, when and where a student is picked up or dropped off by a school bus. Student identification (ID) cards for eligible riders will include the SMART Tag ID information. Buses will be equipped with a tablet that will read each student’s ID every time they enter and exit their bus. Parents and guardians will also have access to the SMART Tag Parent Web Portal — a cloud-based platform that will enable them to monitor their student’s ridership and bus route. Parents and guardians of eligible bus riders will receive additional information about the Smart Tag ID system via the email address they have on file with the district. The Smart Tag ID system replaces Katy ISD’s Edulog Lite App
Free and Reduced Meals Program
We are excited that the The Texas Department of Agriculture has designated Stephens Elementary a CEP campus for this upcoming school year. This means that all students will be eligible for free breakfast and lunch! Students will be able to receive these free meals regardless of the income status of the home. We ask that parents complete this information during their Power School update, as it may also ensure other benefits for our students.
Important Reminders
Parent Drop-off Begins: 8:10am (there is no supervision prior to this time)
Building Open to Students; Breakfast Service Begins: 8:10am
First Bell - Pledges, Morning Announcements Begin: 8:23am
Tardy Bell - Students arriving 8:30am or later MUST have Parent enter the building & sign in at the front office
Dismissal: 3:40pm
Transportation Changes: Transportation changes must be received in writing by 2:30pm. Please send an email stating the change desired to USECommunications@katyisd.org and include a copy of your photo ID.
Early Pick-up: Picking up students before the end of the school day will result in a partial-day absence. If your student has a doctor, dentist, or other medical appointment, please provide documentation from the provider to the front office upon return. Students needing to be picked up early for afternoon / after school appointments must be picked up prior to 3:00pm.
We are pleased to inform you that Stephens Elementary is eligible to participate in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) school nutrition program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The provision enables all students at CEP eligible campuses to receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals throughout the 23-24 school year.
Safety Reminder: Morning Drop Off
Please remember that our morning drop-off procedures are in place to keep students safe. Not following these procedures creates safety concerns for all students being dropped off and for our staff and safety patrol members who are assisting with drop-off in the morning.
- Please drop off students by waiting in the drop-off line. Parking in the front is for parents who either have a scheduled appointment or need to conduct business on campus, not for drop-off. Having extra people crossing traffic in our drop-off line is hazardous.
- Please remind your students to exit on the sidewalk side of your vehicle and remain on the sidewalk.
Attention Parents of Car Riders - PM Dismissal
Please be in the car rider line by 3:35pm so that we can have students ready to meet you in the car rider line. At the beginning of the school year as students learn their car tag numbers, the line can move slower than usual. Within a week or two everyone gets into a routine and our car rider line finishes earlier. Parents who arrive after 3:55pm will be required to park and come to the front entrance with their pickup tag or photo ID in order to pick up your child. Thank you for your cooperation.
Parent/Guardian Lunch Visitors
We are again accepting lunch visitors during grade level lunches starting on Tuesday, September 12th. Visitors must be a parent/guardian who is on the student's registration. The parent/guardian may be accompanied by one additional adult.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your assigned time to allow for check-in. Each parent/guardian may choose one day per week to eat lunch with their child. If there is additional demand, we may need to adjust this number. Thank you for your cooperation.
Dreambox & Reflex Math
One of our Stephens Elementary expectations is for our students to utilize Dreambox and Reflex Math weekly. These programs are used to supplement all the instruction happening at our campus and help close academic gaps to be more successful in Math. We invite you to have your student use them at home for at least 30 minutes daily. If they are not able to use at home, they can come before school Monday through Friday at 7:40am and complete their Dreambox/Reflex time in the computer lab. If you plan on completing this at home, please contact your child's teacher if you need assistance with usernames/passwords. If you are dropping students off before school, please be sure students are at the front door by 7:40am so they can be let in on time.
*Before School Computer Lab will begin on Monday, August 21st*
Stephens Elementary
Website: www.katyisd.org/campus/use
Location: 2715 Fry Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-234-0200
Facebook: facebook.com/usestallions
Twitter: @usestallions