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VALENTINE PARTIES

Valentine parties will be held for each class in their classrooms on Friday, February 13, at 2:00 pm. The PTO will provide refreshments. Students may exchange valentine cards at this time, if they so desire. Please remind your child that candy cannot be given along with or inside the envelope. Not all children can have candy so include items such as pencils, stickers, and such so every student can participate.

THANK YOU!

GO TEXAN DAY “Go Texan Day” will be held on Friday, February 27, 2015. Students may wear western attire. Please be reminded that guns andspurs are not allowed. Our annual “Hoe Down” will be part of the festivities. So grab your partner and get ready to Do Si Do. Manythanks go to coaches Nissen, Wheeler, and Kennedy for teaching the many dances to our students. Thanks to our music teachers, Mrs. Gary and Mrs. Shaw for their assistance with the dancesSpecial shout out to Mrs. Bartlow for organizing our

Country

DESTINATION IMAGINATION NEWS

Practices for the upcoming Destination Imaginationhave been in progress with our team fine tuning their performance. Mr.Leith is coaching the amazingly creatively team,The Adventurous Crazy BouncySmack-talking Zippy ZanyKit-Katswho are preparing to compete in the Destination Imagination impromptu challenge. For this challenge, the students must make up a story on the spot, and every performance is unique and entertaining. Good Luck on your competition!

OPEN HOUSE & THEISS BIRTHDAY BASH!

Tuesday, March 3rd Theiss

Elementary will celebrate its 40th

birthday! The Lady Bug Garden

Club will kick off our celebration

in the Outdoor Learning Center at 4:45. A beautiful tree will be donated to Theiss in honor of our 40th birthday and in recognition of the 40 years of excellent in education.The meaning ofArbor Day will bewoven into the special ceremony.Families will be given anopportunity to donate money to the purchase of new trees to plant around our school.

A beautiful memory plaque will

be displayed inside the school

listing the names offamilies that

made a contribution.

Papa John’s Pizza will be

available for dinner in the Theiss

cafeteria. You may purchase

pizza by the slice or an entire

pizza or two for your family.

Mark yourcalendars for our

40th birthday celebration!

Schedule ofEvent

4:45-5:00 Tree dedication in the

outdoorlearning center

5:00-6:00 Pizza for sale in the

cafeteria

5:00 to 7:00 –Open House

All Grades

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FebruaryBlack History Month

February 2Ground Hog Day

February 4 Dental Program

February 6 Harvest Pack Fundraiser Kick Off

February 9DI Parent Meeting 4:30 pm Library

February 10KISD Spelling Bee Elementary @ KMPC @ 9:00 Good Luck to Cooper Hamilton

February 11VIP Luncheon @ Doerre12:00

February 12 PTO Meeting 2:00

February 13Valentine’s Day Parties 2:00 pm

February 14 5th Grade Cooper

Star Exhibit at the

Pearl Fincher Museum

11:00-3:00 Theiss Reception

February 19 PTO Cultural Arts Event /Chinese New Year Presentation

February 20Progress Reports

February5-7FFA Project Show All Klein HS

February 27Go Texan Day

Theiss Hoe Down

Wear your boots and hats!

February 27German Fest 5:00 pm KHS

February 20DI Competition Tomball ISD

Good Luck!

March 3 Tree Dedication

4:45

Pizza Dinner

5:00-6:00

Open House

5:00- 7:00

All Grades

March 5Community Dinner Kleb 6:30-8:00 pm

March 9-13Spring Break

INVITATION TO PARENTS Parents of Klein ISD Students are invited to attend a community dinner hosted by Superintendent Jim Cain, at Kleb Intermediate, 7425 Louetta. A pizza and salad dinner will be provided free to parents on March 4, 2015, from 6:30-8:00 pm. A district informational update and question and answer session will follow. Please call832-249-4173 by February 27, 2015, to reserve your seat!

TICKETS FOR

ANNUAL GERMAN FESTIVAL

Tickets for the 42ndannual Klein German Festival, scheduled for February 27, 2015, at Klein High School can be purchased at Theiss. See our front office for more information.

FFA PROJECT SHOW The Klein ISD agricultural science students and teachers at the district's four high schools are preparing for the Annual KISD FFA show. This will be a fun-filled event for the entire family with great food, raffle items and a silent auction!

The show is open to the public, with judging of projects beginning February 5-7. The auction will be held on Saturday, February 7.

CLINIC EMERGENCY CARDS

It’s time to update phone numbers on the emergency cards in the clinic. If you have had a change in your home or your work phone number, cellular or pager number, please notify the front office. Please make sure the phone numbers of the other people on your emergency list are also current. It is vitally important to your child that we are able to contact you in the event of any emergency. Please take a minute to make sure your child’s emergency card is updated.

LIBRARY NEWS

STAR READERS

Our favorite words to hear from our students who visit the library are, “I’ve earned my star reader t-shirt!” To date, 117 Theiss Tigers have earned their star reader t-shirts with many more close to reaching their goals. Readers make good leaders! Go Tigers!

THEISS BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

We have several new members of the Theiss Birthday Book Club.Check out the wall in the library! For $10 you can have a book dedicatedin your child’s honor for their birthday. This an excellent way to create a lasting memory of your child’s school years at Theiss. If you have any questions regarding our exciting programs, please contact us in the library at 832-484-5888.

THEISS TIGERS!

Keep cutting out those Box Tops! Our next homeroom competition is underway and will end on February 28, 2015! Keep cutting!

THE LATEST NEWS

The district Web site at provides detailed information about the district and the individual campuses. The daily KleINTOUCH e-mail message is another good way to stay “in the know.” You may subscribe on-line by clicking KleINTOUCH on the left column of the home page of the district’s Web site.

Another important way the district communicates with its citizens is through the quarterly Klein District News. This newsletter always includes a letter from Superintendent Dr. Jim Cain to the community.

PETS ON CAMPUS

In the past, we have had children bitten by dogs on a leash. For safety reasons, please do not bring your pets to campus when picking up or dropping off your children. Teacher permission is necessary for pets to be brought to school for a specific classroom activity.

KISD CROSSING GUARDS

Klein ISD is always looking for crossing guards. An individual must be available a minimum 3 hours a day. Anyone interested in becoming a crossing guard should contact, Mr. Wendland at 832-249-4265 between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm for further information.

STUDENT SUCCESS STARTS IN THE HOME

You probably know that a student's academic success is affected by many factors. When it comes to achievement, activities outside the classroom, especially at home, can be just as influential as what happens inside the classroom.

Following are five important areas to emphasize to ensure the success of your children:

Establish a daily routine by providing a quiet time and place for your children to study. Be firm about bedtimes so the child is well-rested and alert in the classroom. Having dinner together as a family is also important, because it gives you an opportunity to talk about your children's daily school activities, projects, and expectations. Encourage communications through conversation and questioning.

Monitor your children's extracurricular activities closely. Whenever possible, arrange specific after-school activities or supervised care, always monitor television watching, and install computer software to block inappropriate websites. Also be mindful of video game content. If you can't be home right after school, call or email frequently to check in with your children, or have a trusted neighbor, relative, or friend stop by. Search out after-school programs and association activities that could serve as alternatives for children going home alone after school.

Reading books, magazines, and newspapers and talking about what is learned from them is another important aspect to pursue at home. Discussing current events and/or the day's activities is a good habit to develop. Tell stories, share problems, and write letters, notes, and messages to one another. These types of communication bring families closer together, especially today, when everyone is busy with his or her own individual activities and commitments.

Stay in touch with teachers and school staff, and express sincere interest in your children's progress at school. Work together with your children's teachers to set age-appropriate goals and standards, and to recognize and promote special talents. Compliment your children and share school success stories with family and friends.

Be a positive role model. Demonstrate ways that achievement relates to hard work and dedication. Discuss the value of a good education to possible career options, and explore ways your children can turn their true interests into satisfying career possibilities.

Go Red for Women on National Wear Red Day!

Friday is National Wear Red Day!

Show your true colors and wear red on Friday, February 5, 2010. You can join millions of Americans who will be dressed in red to show their support of women and the fight against heart disease.

Houston Northwest Medical Center and the American Heart Association encourages women to take an active role in this nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power that we have to band together and wipe out heart disease.

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