Buffalo Community Bulletin
Blackshear Elementary - October 2022
Message from Mrs. Baker
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Blackshear Trunk or Treat on Friday night, it was wonderful to see so many of our buffalo families! Loved seeing so many parents and some staff trunks as well, we are grateful for you all giving of your time to make this special.
A HUGE thank you to our Blackshear PTO for organizing, setting up, and volunteering for this event! We would not have such fun, free events like this without their continued dedication and support!
With Halloween tomorrow, I want to remind that students are not allowed to dress up in costume on Monday, Oct. 31st. We also ask that you monitor how much candy is brought to school following Halloween. Thank you for your help!
We use REMIND to regularly communicate with families. If you have not been getting the weekly messages, please make sure to join now. BLACKSHEAR REMIND LINK
Please reach out if you need anything abaker1@kleinisd.net
Ashley Baker
Principal
Parents must walk in with students if dropping off after 8:10
Ms. Aubrie
Aubrie is wonderful with the kids in the clinic. She is detailed and has their best interest at heart. The students love her and most of all trust that she will take care of their needs. I am happy that she is at Blackshear and serves not only the students but the teacher boo-boos too!
Ms. Richard
Melody has worked at Blackshear since it opened. She’s a hard worker, team player and wears many hat’s. She shares many duties such as…covering classes, morning Duty, lunch duty, delivering paper to copiers, Buffalo Cart, helping with red slips when needed, running all copies in a timely manner, doing the emergency copies, running all school copies for parents and school activities! She is also an adviser on computer matters and a fantastic partner.
Ms. Anjo
Is there an Amazing Blackshear Staff member you'd like to celebrate?
Blackshear PTO NEWS
Thank you to this week's Watch D.O.G.S. volunteers, Mr. Raffetto and Mr. Brashear! It was wonderful having you on campus, and we appreciate your investment in all of our buffaloes!
Boosterthon Registration
It's Time!! Registration is open for our Blackshear Stampede Fun Run Kick Off on 11/09/2022.
Registration is the first step in helping Blackshear reach our fundraising goal. Once you're registered, you have access to all the fun sharing and donation features to help us raise funds.
Don't wait! Head to Mybooster.com today. Thank you for your support!
GT Testing
If you selected to have your student tested for potential Gifted and Talented services, kindly reference testing dates as indicated below:
Grade level
Kindergarten* 10/28/22, 11/4/22, 11/9/22
1st Grade - 10/27/22, 11/2/22, 11/3/22
2nd Grade - 10/26/22, 11/1/22, 11/4/22
3rd Grade - 10/24/22, 10/31/22, 11/7/22
4th Grade - 10/27/22, 10/28/22, 11/2/22
5th Grade - 10/24/22, 10/31/22, 11/7/22
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Carlos, GT Administrator dcarlos1@kleinisd.net or 832-375-7600.
Important Dates
November:
- 11/4 - Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night
- 11/8 - Staff PD/Student Holiday
- 11/9 - Boosterthon Kickoff
- 11/10 - Behavior and Social Skills Family Night
- 11/14-11/18 - Friendship Week
- 11/15 - McTeacher Night
- 11/17 - Boosterthon Run
- 11/21-11/25 - Thanksgiving Break
Library Updates
Hello Fabulous Buffalo Community! We are in A Week in the library.
Over the last two weeks, as you know, I have taught lessons over digital citizenship. I just wanted to share some of the comments your children shared with me. You are doing a great job teaching about integrity with technology.
“My parents set a screen time for me and I know not to EVEN ask for more time.”
“One time, when I was playing Fortnite online, a stranger asked me for my name and I told them it was none of their business and I went to get my parents.”
“My parents tell me to never talk to strangers online or in person!”
“I have to earn my screen time.”
“Mrs. Hales. We know not to talk to strangers online or give our password to anyone. Our parents tell us this all the time!”
My heart was so happy I love that the kids know how to behave on the computer. Thank you for what you are doing at home to ensure their safety,
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at lhales@kleinisd.net.
Breakfast and Lunch
We encourage families to apply for Free and Reduced Meals, by visiting https://www.schoolcafe.com/KLEINISD and complete the application.
Front office will not be accepting any drop off lunches.
Blackshear Lunch Visitor Days 2022-2023
Kindergarten - Monday
1st Grade - Tuesday
2nd Grade - Wednesday
Pre - K and 3rd Grade - Thursday
4th and 5th Grade - Friday
ALL visitors must check in in the front office. Please bring ID to receive your temporary badge.
Arrival - Doors OPEN at 7:45
Doors will open at 7:45 for all students, please do not leave your child unsupervised before this time. If you are bringing your child to school, there are two options for drop off. Please review the procedures for each option and reach out with any questions.
Walk Up Drop Off:
- Use Gold Lot ONLY
- Pull head first into space, TWO cars per space please.
- Parent must escort student all the way to FRONT DOOR.
- Buses and Daycare have the right of way.
- TURN LEFT when exiting lot onto Lacey Rd. as to not drive into our walkers and bikers crossing street.
- Please do not leave children at front door until 7:45.
Car Rider Drop Off:
- Use Red Lot ONLY
- Follow staff direction for the safety of all.
- Drive through lanes, pull all the way up to stop sign.
- Cars will split into TWO lanes at the last turn, by the buffalo statue.
- Students stay in car until all cars are stopped in the drop off zone.
- Parents do not move car to leave until stop sign drops.
- NO walk up parents.
- Please do not release students from your car until 7:45
Dismissal
Walker/Bike Rider:
- Students should be walking/riding off property, NOT to a car in the parking lot. The only cars moving in our parking lots at dismissal are following the car rider procedures.
- PreK - 1st grade walkers will be held in the students area until their parent comes to pick them up. Parent will need to have the transportation Tag or photo of it to pick up child from walker area.
- 2nd-5th Grade Walkers will be escorted from the building and walked to the crossing guards by a Blackshear teacher.
- Please keep pets at a distance from students on property. An accidental bite or scratch can be a liability for Blackshear.
If you are driving to pick up your child, we encourage all parents to use the car rider line and yellow tags. It is safe, organized, and has become more efficient with practice.
If you choose to park off campus, please follow these safety measures:
- state law states that you cannot park within 30 feet of a stop sign.
- parking in front of a drive way is liable to be towed or ticketed.
- pedestrians, especially our amazing students, always have the right of way
- drive slower than the posted speed limit to be able to keep watch for students
Car Rider:
- Please pull in the middle of the lane when turning into parking lot to get in line.
- Every car rider must have a Car Rider number and tags. Please attach small tag to your child's backpack to help us find car tag numbers quickly while students are still learning their car tag numbers. If you need a tag, you can come up to the front office to get one or email lcollins1@kleinisd.net or call the front office, we will deliver one to your child.
Parents who pick students up in bus lot must have a YELLOW SIGN to park in bus lot. All other parents picking up students in a car will need to get in car rider line and get a Neon Green tag. Thank you for following our dismissal procedures.
Klein Cain Events
Blackshear Elementary
Email: abaker1@kleinisd.net
Website: blackshear.kleinisd.net
Location: 11211 Lacey Rd, Tomball, TX 77375, USA
Phone: (832) 375-7600
Twitter: @BlackshearKISD