Blackshear Chronicle
BlackshearElementary School
Klein ISD
11211 Lacey Road
Tomball, Texas 77375
832-375-7600
May 2013
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
May 1stField Day – Grades 3-5May 17thPTO Talent Show at 6:30 pm
May 2ndKindergarten Roundup at 6:00 pmMay 22ndGT Showcase TPSP at Klein Multi-Purpose Center
May 3rdCharacter Parade at 1:30 pmMay 23rd5th Grade Transition Day
May 7thBlackshear GT ShowcaseMay 27thHOLIDAY – MEMORIAL DAY
May 7thChoir/Percussion Performance - 6:30 pmJune 5thFifth Grade Appreciation Party – 1:30 pm in the gym
May 14thSTAAR Retest – 5th MathJune 6thLast Day of Classes, Report cards go home
May 15thSTAAR Retest – 5th Reading
AWARDS DATES
KindergartenMon., June 3rd at 8:30 amThird GradeTues., June 4th at 9:30 am
First GradeMon., June 3rd at 9:30 amFourth GradeWed., June 5th at 8:30 am
Second GradeTues., June 4th at 8:30 amFifth GradeFri., May 31st at 1:45 pm
PTO SPIRIT NIGHTS
May 7thTexas Roadhouse 4:00-9:00 pm
May 10thChick-fil-A 6:00-8:00 pm
May 16thTutti Frutti3:15-8:00 pm
May 22nd Rico’s Mexican GrillAll Day
KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP
If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten in August, our pre-registration for Kindergarten will be on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00 p.m.
To register your child for Kindergarten a certified birth certificate, social security card, proof of residence, and immunization records will need to be provided. If these documents are unavailable at the time of the roundup, you may register your child at a later date. For more information about registration, please visit Blackshear’s website at
2013-2014 SCHOOL SUPPLY WRAP PACK PRE-SALE
2013-2014 School Supply Wrap Packs will be on sale May 8th through May 31st. Supply packs will be delivered to your child’s classroom on the first day of school (August 26th). Supply packs will be sold again starting August 5th while supplies last.
STUDENT ARTWORK ON DISPLAY AT KLEIN INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER
E. BaxterKindTeacher of the Year PortraitA. Ponce4th3-D Floral Pond
S. BlackKindTeacher of the Year PortraitE. Hollingshead5th3-D Floral Pond
E. MarquezKindTeacher of the Year PortraitX. Garcia5thCrocheting
M. Lopez4th3-D Floral PondG. Kauachi5thCrocheting
SUMMER SCHOOL & SUMMER SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
For summer school information, please visit .
CUSTODY ISSUES
Please assist us in the handling of custody related issues. It is the responsibility of the parents to provide the principal a certified copy of the court order affecting any other person’s right to their children. Should you have any question, please call Darrel Luedeker at 832-375-7610.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER- Sherri Treadway
EMOTIONAL SMARTS - Helping Children Manage Feelings
Looking for ways to help your children fare better in school, get along with friends, and be less likely to strike out in anger? Experts agree that teaching kids to be emotionally “smart” promotes success in many areas of their lives. Try these suggestions to boost your child’s emotional intelligence:
*Help them to name their feelings. Kids need names for feelings. Being able to label feelings such as sadness, anger, or loneliness helps them to recognize those emotions when they happen. In turn, knowing what they are feeling can help them find ways to cope. To build your children’s feelings vocabulary, describe emotions you see them experiencing. Example: You seemed angry when Josh wouldn’t play video games with you.”
*Give them guidelines. Once your kids are able to recognize their feelings, provide ground rules for managing them. A good rule of thumb is, “When expressing anger, you cannot hurt yourself, others, or damage property.” Also, let your children know what they can do. For example, they might take a deep breath, draw a picture of what they are feeling, write in a diary, or talk to a trusted person.
*Act with empathy. Chances are you are already teaching your kids empathy, or concern for others’ feelings, without even realizing it. Just meeting their needs helps them to learn to care for others. Whenever possible, find opportunities to help your youngsters think about how they would feel in someone else’s shoes. Example: “How do you think Amber felt when the other kids laughed when she fell?”
PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTS
As you know, the district is required by law to release to anyone who makes a formal request through the Public Information Office, students’ names, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, awards received in school, and most recent and previous school attended. The district frequently receives such requests from salespersons and others, and we must comply unless the parents have objected in writing with the release of this information.
NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES
Northwest Assistance Ministries will be making appointments for the 2013 Back to School Program. This program provides free school supplies to low income families. If you are interested, please call 281-583-5600 to schedule an appointment. Make sure they know you are in the KleinSchool District.
DRESS CODE
As the weather warms, students want to wear summer clothes. Please remember the school clothing guidelines outlined in the student handbook (Page 31 & 32). Below are the critical points to remember:
1. No tank tops or midriff-exposed shirts.
2. No pants that are frayed, torn or unhemmed.
3. Shorts must be mid thigh length.
4. Shoes should be enclosed for safety’s sake. Sandals are discouraged. Socks are encouraged.
5. Any hair color or style that is distracting or disturbing will not be permitted at school.
PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK LOST & FOUND FOR LOST SWEATERS AND JACKETS. ANY UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES.