Klein ISD
11211 Lacey Road
Tomball, Texas 77375
832-375-7600
http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/blackshear/
October 2014 Chronicle
USE OF WIRELESS DEVICES WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE
The Texas Transportation Code currently prohibits the use of a wireless communication device while operating a vehicle within a school crossing zone. The Legislature has added a new offense to the Transportation Code that prohibits the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle is stopped or the driver is using a hands-free device, or there is a specified emergency. This offense was added to address the problem of individuals using wireless devices while driving through school parking lots or driving lanes.
In summary, this new legislation permits Klein ISD police officers to stop and cite individuals operating a motor vehicle on a school parking lot provided the vehicle is in motion at the time of the offense. This provision is in addition to the existing law enabling officers to cite drivers within a school crossing zone.
BREAKFAST TIMES
Breakfast is served from 7:45 am until 8:05 am. Students wishing to eat breakfast at school MUST be in line for breakfast by 8:05 am. Reminder—the tardy bell rings at 8:20 am.
BLACKSHEAR COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
The cookie dough fundraiser was a huge success. THANK YOU to all who participated. Delivery will be at the end of October or beginning of November and we will let you know the date as soon as possible.
BIRTHDAY SNACKS
Parents who elect to purchase and provide a birthday treat on their child’s birthday, must complete the request forms. Forms are available in our front office. Once the forms are completed and returned to the school, the school will need one week to process the request. If you have questions regarding birthday treats, please refer to the school student handbook or call the school.
PICTURES
Individual pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, October 22nd.
COMMUNITY DINNER
Parents of Klein ISD students are invited to attend a community dinner hosted by Superintendent Jim Cain. A pizza and salad dinner will be provided free to parents beginning at 6:30 p.m. A district informational update and a question and answer session will follow. Please call to reserve your seat! Child care provided at Kids R Kids Champions, 16722 Squyres, free of cost. Call 281-379-2998 and ask for Michelle Barr.
What: Community Dinner
When: October 23, 2014, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Wunderlich Intermediate, 11800 Misty Valley
To reserve your seat, call 832-249-4173 by October 14, 2014
WEEK OF OCTOBER 27 – 31
Drug Free Week will be the week of October 27-31st. Be sure to watch for flyers in Tuesday folder with more details.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
The following attendance procedures are set and we solicit your support in implementing them.
School begins at 8:15 a.m. Students arriving after 8:20 a.m. will be considered tardy and must get a tardy slip from the office to be admitted into the classroom. At 8:15 all car rider, walker, and bike rider entrances will be locked and students will need to enter the school through the front door.
Student attendance is taken at 9:45 a.m. Students present at that time will be counted present for the day. This is the official time for determining student attendance information. Calling Absentees - In order to assure that students arrive safely at school, we call parents when students are absent. Parents should call the attendance office between the hours of 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. at 832-375-7600 (Press 3 for Attendance then Press 1 to Report Absence) on the first day of a student’s absence. When the student returns to school after an absence, the student is required to bring a written excuse to the homeroom teacher within 5 days.
If for any reason you should need to pick up your child during the school day, please send a note to the homeroom teacher. When you come to pick up your child you will come to the office to sign him/her out. Identification will be required. The office staff will go to the class to get your child for you.
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.
RIGHTS OF POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR
The school district does not have the obligation to contact the managing conservator when the possessory conservator requests permission to review the child’s records and/or consult with the teacher.
Any conflicts between the two parents should be handled outside the school and we should be advised of any limitations of contact that might ultimately be established in the divorce decree: i.e., a visit with the child exclusive of a review of the records, etc.
EMAIL AND VOICE MESSAGES
All teachers have voice mail and email communication tools available to communicate with you. We encourage you to use these tools to communicate with your child’s teacher. Please note that teachers will check their email and voice mail during non-instruction time. Every attempt will be made to respond to messages within 24 hours. Do not leave emergency or transportation messages that are critical for that day. Please contact the front office to leave these messages.
Email Tip: Please put KISD: and your child’s name (KISD: Jane Doe) in the subject line of the email. This will help teachers identify your message as an important message. Teachers are advised not to open emails they can’t identify in some manner. Email is the preferred form of communication over voice mail.
RETURNING TO CAMPUS AFTER HOURS
Due to security and safety concerns we will not allow students and parents to return to the classroom after 4:00 p.m. Students who need to get items from the classroom before 4:00 p.m. must check in at the front office before going to the classroom. Custodial staff or After School Program staff will not be able to admit students or parents to the classroom area.
SCHOOL TARDIES
Arriving at school prior to the start of school is important for your child to have a productive day of learning. Your assistance is needed to have your child at school by 8:05 a.m. every morning. The tardy bell rings at 8:20 a.m., this is the time all students are to be in their classrooms ready for learning. Morning arrival time for students is from 7:45 a.m. until 8:05 a.m.
Students who are tardy to school an excessive number of times will have their conduct grade lowered by one letter. This will impact awards given each reporting period.
SCHOOL STORE
The Blackshear School Store is open on Tuesday and Thursday to sell school supplies to parents and students. It is open from 7:45 until 8:05 a.m.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:
Oct. 9 PTO Watch D.O.G.S. Kickoff
Oct. 13 Student Holiday/Parent Conferences
Oct. 14 McDonald’s Night
Oct. 14 PTO fundraiser begins
Oct. 17 PTO Family Movie Night
Oct. 27-31 Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 31 Report cards go home
Nov. 12 Author visit
Nov. 21 Fun Run
Nov. 24-28 Student/Thanksgiving holiday
BE SURE TO VISIT BLACKSHEAR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.