Bethke Bison Bulletin
September 2, 2022
October 20, 2023
Please note - there has been a time correction. The Book Character parade
begins at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25.
Red Ribbon Week! October 23 - 27
In the interest of keeping our students dry and safe,
the parade will be cancelled if it is raining.
E. Ventana will be closed for thru traffic from 8:30 - 9:00
Trunk or Treat is HERE - October 25 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.!
Should there be inclement weather, this event will be relocated into the gym.
Great news! Our PTA has created their own newsletter.
All things PTA will be included. Click the button below weekly!
We love celebrating staff! Bison of the week and the "& More" award are weekly!
Bond Information
WATCH DOGs are Back! WATCH Dog dads may sign up 2 times per month.
Please ensure that any delivery left is needed for academic purposes or lunch.
October Character Trait of the month - RESPONSIBILITY!
We love to see our Bison here every day!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Parents we need your help to keep our students and staff safe. We will be closing the gate at the entrance of the car rider line at 8:10 a.m. when the tardy bell rings. Once the gate is closed, please pull around to the front parking lot and escort your student inside the first set of doors. Do not allow your student to run across the lanes unescorted, as they are tardy at this time and need to be signed in.
We will be closing the gate in the afternoon once all car rider numbers have been recorded for those that are in line on time. This typically occurs by 3:35 p.m. Once the gate is closed, please pull around to the front parking lot and wait in your vehicle until the car line is clear. After that time, you will need to come in with your dismissal tag or ID, scan the late check-out QR code, and wait for a staff member to clear you.
To avoid these delays, be in the car rider line before arrival at 8:10 and dismissal at 3:20 p.m. Being on time ensures that our staff is available to get students inside or outside safely.
**Should inclement weather or other emergencies arise, we will adjust this plan accordingly.***
Parents in the car rider line - please ensure that you stay in the exact lane that you pull into and remain there until you receive your student(s). This will help to speed up the process for getting our students safely in their cars. Thank you!
Bus Riders - Kinder parents or a responsible sibling must be waiting as students unload the bus. Please be at the stop waiting by 3:20 p.m.
Walkers - Parents in Pre-K, Kinder, and 1st grade will need to show dismissal tags at the walker line. For safety reasons, please stand at designated locations to receive students and wait for a staff member to release them.
Tardies begin after 8:10. Help us get our students in quickly and safely.
Do not block the doors or sidewalk. See below where your help is needed.
Help us keep our tags on!
Our students and staff are always welcome to join in on the community fun!
Let's support our PHS Panthers this year with dress-up spirit!
We wear HOUSE colors EVERY Monday. Students can earn HOUSE points and they
will have the opportunity to be showcased on our leaderboard in the main hall!
Please see the parent brochure below for more information on the HOUSE system!
If you would like to donate items for our designated House celebrations
directly to Bethke Elementary. 4535 E. Ventana Pkwy. Katy, TX 77493. Thanks!!
PTA Spirit Wear
The time to order Spirit wear is here! These make for great Monday and Friday school wear. For parents they are perfect for when you are volunteering on campus, chaperoning a field trip, or just showing a little school pride! Quantities are limited so don't delay, order today. Orders will be filled as they come in and sent home with your student! Rainbow shirts are re-stocked too! Thank you for all your support. CLICK HERE for the link to the store!
Information on procedures for Emergency Contacts - from the Katy ISD Handbook
Each year parents/guardians are asked to designate persons on their child’s enrollment card who can be contacted in the case of an emergency occurring at school when a parent/guardian cannot be reached. An emergency may be as simple as a child with fever who needs to be taken home to a child who needs to be taken to the hospital via an ambulance for a severe medical condition. As a reminder, the enrollment card states, “Emergency contacts are only authorized access to information regarding the student and authority to transport the student in an emergency situation occurring at school when the parent/guardian cannot be reached. At any other time, emergency contacts have no rights regarding the student and must have written authorization from the parent/guardian for a specific date/time to pick up the student from school.” The parent/guardian must include a copy of their photo ID with the written authorization. It is important that the names and phone numbers listed for emergency contacts are accurate at all times.
Bethke has a community rewards partnership with Kroger.
Click HERE to sign up. It's FREE for you and helps our campus at the same time.