Stephens Stallions Newsletter
May 17, 2022
Coming Up at USE
- May 10th - May 18th - CLOSED CAMPUS FOR STAAR TESTING - NO VISITORS
- Wednesday, May 18th - 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test; Wear as many colors as possible
- Thursday, May 19th - Make-up STAAR Testing, PTA Meeting & End of Year Music Celebration featuring 1st Grade, 3rd & 4th Grade Recorder Group, and Strummin' Stallions Ukulele Group - 6:15pm
- Friday, May 20th - 5th Grade End of Year Celebration - 2:30-5:30pm
- Wednesday, May 25th - PK-4th Grade Virtual Learning Celebrations - See schedule below; Wear a team or Stephens shirt
- Thursday, May 26th - 5th Grade In-Person Learning Celebration - 9am - Stephens Elementary Gym - RSVP at https://bit.ly/USE5th22
- Thursday, May 26th - Last Day of School, Early Dismissal @ 12:35pm
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STAAR Testing - Through May 19th
Students in 3rd through 5th Grades will be taking STAAR tests between May 10th -19th. Please see the Coming Up at USE section above for specific dates for each grade level.
There will be no visitors allowed on campus on these dates (including lunch visitors for any grade level). Please refrain from scheduling doctors appointments on a testing day and do not check students out early during testing.
Per House Bill 4545, students who do not meet standards or do not participate in state testing will be required to participate in 30 hours of accelerated instruction for each content area assessment not passed. Katy ISD will be offering summer intervention for 5th graders who do not pass STAAR from June 6th through June 30th. Stephens Elementary will host summer intervention for current 3rd-4th grade students who do not pass STAAR from July 18th through July 28th. You will be notified if students are required to attend one of the summer programs once results are received at the end of May.
Make-up testing will be conducted throughout the testing window with the final day of make-up testing on May 19th.
All assessments will be taken online. Throughout the school year, our students have been completing assessments online in class. Use the link below to see released questions and the new Cambium platform: www.texasassessment.gov/families.html
Scroll down and click on practice tests login.
If you have any questions, please call the school at 281-234-0200 or e-mail jilliansolberg@katyisd.org.
Our yearbooks will be here soon... you can order online at https://bit.ly/USEYB22 or send $20 cash in an envelope with your student's name and name of homeroom teacher.
Class Virtual Learning Celebrations - Wednesday, May 25th (PK-4th Grade)
This year's learning celebrations for Pre-K through 4th Grade will be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, May 25th. Zoom links will be provided by your child's teacher in advance.
Pre-K: 9:00-9:30am
Kinder: 2:05-2:35pm
1st Grade: 1:30-2:00pm
2nd Grade: 2:40-3:10pm
3rd Grade: 8:30-9:00am
4th Grade: 9:35-10:05am
Summer Learning
While school may be out soon, it is vital that students continue to practice their skills over the summer. The online programs that students have been accessing throughout the school year will continue to be available through the first week of August. See below for other ways for students to continue practicing what they know and avoid the summer slide.
Students will also be able to access their current grade level resources in Science, Math, Literacy, and Social Studies through Canvas.
Use the self-enroll link to enroll: https://katyisd.instructure.com/enroll/PX4WC6
Stephens Summer Library Days
Join us on the following Wednesdays from 10am-1pm. Students in PK-2nd Grade must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or older sibling. Click on the flyer for additional details.
June 15 - Blast Off Into Summer Reading
June 29 - We Are Wild About Reading - bring a stuffed animal
July 13 - Camp Read-a-lot
On Thursday, July 28th, join us in the Stephens Gym from 5:00-8:00pm for The Book is Better than the Movie Night where we will be showing Charlotte's Web. We will have a food truck available starting at 5pm and the movie will begin at 5:30pm.
Amplify Reading
Amplify Reading provides your child with the opportunity to learn and practice literacy skills within an engaging story world that adapts to each student as they move through the program. This means that you do not need to assist students with their learning. Once your child can log in, they’re ready to start using the program.
Your child can learn with Amplify Reading during the summer at home. Please see the information below on where, how and when to log into the program.
- Log in at MyKaty Cloud using the Katy ISD student ID and password.
- Locate the Amplify tile to begin (see icon above).
Tips and Tricks
- Amplify recommends practice 30—45 minutes a week.
- Practice logging in with your child consistently until they can log in independently.
- Keep your child’s login information in a single place so they know where to go if they forget it.
- Provide your child with headphones or a quiet place to play.
- Need help? Amplify has created a direct support line for families, available Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. EDT, and Saturday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. EDT.:
- Phone: (833) 97-Care-8 (833-972-2738)
- Email: caregiver@amplify.com
- Website: https://amplify.com/caregiver-hub-reading
2022 Sweet Summer Readers
Reading skills can also be reinforced over the summer through a variety of activities. Click on the links below for choice boards for students in Kinder-2nd Grade and 3rd-5th Grade. Be on the lookout for more information soon.
Summer Meal Programs
All children 18 and under can eat breakfast and/or lunch FREE at one of the Katy ISD summer meal sites; students do not have to be enrolled in summer school or a KISD student. Free breakfast and lunch will be available at: Schmalz Elementary and lunch will be available at Mayde Creek High School, Morton Ranch Junior High, and Stockdick Junior High.
2022-2023 Pre-Registration
Katy ISD PowerSchool Pre-Registration for Pre-K through 12th grade will reopen on June 6th.
A Proof of Residency upload will be required to submit and begin the process of registration for the 2022-2023 school year. A valid Katy ISD Proof of Residency or intended Proof of Residency meeting all guidelines outlined on the Registration- General Requirements page of the Katy ISD website is required for new student enrollment submissions https://www.katyisd.org/registration/Pages/default.aspx.
2022-2023 Pre-Registration and EL Testing: Pre-K, New to Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Online registration for the Katy Independent School District Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2022-2023 school year will reopen Monday, June 6, 2022. Parents must complete the online registration process through Katy ISD’s PowerSchool Registration website in order for their child to be screened for program eligibility.
The Katy ISD Pre-Kindergarten program follows the state Pre-K guidelines which focus on oral language development, reading and math readiness, as well as science and social studies knowledge and skills. Click the Katy ISD Pre-Kindergarten program link for a list of eligibility requirements or call the Office of Interventions, at 281-237-7062.
La inscripción en línea para el programa de prekínder del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Katy para el año 2022-2023, estará disponible a partir del 6 de junio del presente año. Los padres y/o tutores legales, deben completar el proceso de inscripción en línea a través del sitio web Katy ISD’s PowerSchool Registration website, a fin de que su hijo sea evaluado para la elegibilidad del programa.
El programa de prekínder de Katy ISD sigue las pautas estatales que se enfocan en el desarrollo del lenguaje oral, preparación para la lectura y las matemáticas, así como el conocimiento en las áreas de ciencias y estudios sociales. Haga clic en el enlace del programa de prekínder Katy ISD Pre-Kindergarten program link, para así obtener un listado de los requisitos necesarios de elegibilidad o comuníquese con “Office of Interventions” la oficina de intervenciones, a través del número 281-237-7062.
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Reminder about Water Bottles
Water bottles that are sent to school for use during the instructional day should only be filled with water. Spills can happen and cleaning up sugary or colored drinks from carpets and furniture is more time consuming for our limited custodial staff. If water bottles are found to contain something other than water, teachers will hold the bottle and send it home at the end of the day. Students will be able to access drinking fountains for proper hydration when needed. Thank you for your cooperation.
2020-2021 Federal and School Report Card
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). Two report cards (Federal and School) are available for your review in the front office of our school or online at https://www.katyisd.org/dept/assessment/Pages/Accountability.aspx.
The 2020-2021 Federal Report Cards can also be accessed online at https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/frc/frc_srch.html?year=2021
The 2020-2021 School Report Cards can also be accessed online at https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/src/src_srch.html
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 y escolar) para su revisión en la oficina principal de nuestra escuela o en línea: https://www.katyisd.org/dept/assessment/Pages/Accountability.aspx.
Las boletas de calificaciones federales 2020-2021 también pueden obtenerse en línea: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/frc/frc_srch.html?year=2021
Las boletas de calificaciones escolares 2020-2021 también pueden obtenerse en línea: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/src/src_srch.html
Safety Reminder: Morning Drop Off
- 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.
- Be patient. We all have busy lives but safety is our top priority.
Attention Parents of Car Riders - PM Dismissal
Dreambox & Reflex Math
Parent & Family Engagement Brochure and Title I School Compact
Copies of these documents are also linked below.
Before School Computer Lab - Now Available each morning at 7:30am
Students will be met at the front entrance by a staff member at 7:30am and will be supervised in the computer lab. Please be sure to arrive on time.
Safety First!
- Transportation changes must be submitted to the front office before 2:30pm. You may send a note with your child in the morning or send an email to USECommunications@katyisd.org with your photo ID attached.
- Students needing to be picked up early for afternoon / after school appointments must be picked up prior to 3:00pm. Please bring your photo ID any time you are entering the campus.
- Car Rider Dismissal: Please practice courtesy and patience when picking up students in the afternoon. We form one line on the right side of the driveway in order to allow room for buses and daycare vans to use the left lane to enter the pickup area. Please do not attempt to use the left lane to get a better spot in line. Also, please do not block crosswalks or intersections. Finally, please pull up as close as you can to the car in front of you so we can reduce the backup onto Fry Road. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!
Parent/Guardian Lunch Visitors
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.
Birthday Treats
As an alternative option, our cafeteria can provide an ice cream birthday treat for the child's class for the cost of $1.25 per student.
Edulog Bus Tracking System
The Katy ISD Transportation Department is excited to communicate that all 2021 – 2022 route buses are equipped with GPS systems. With the GPS systems, parents, campuses and transportation personnel are able to track buses in real-time through a downloadable application from Edulog. For parents and patrons having children who are eligible for transportation services in Katy ISD, the link below contains information on how to download the application. Our campus code is: 39554682.
http://www.katyisd.org/dept/transportation/Pages/Bus-Track.aspx
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Stephens Elementary
Website: www.katyisd.org/campus/use
Location: 2715 Fry Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-234-0200
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