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Haude News
October 2014
USE OF WIRELESS DEVICESWHILE OPERATINGA 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 on any school property with a crossing zone, and while the reduced speed limit is in effect, unless the 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.
SCHOOL PORTRAITS
Get ready for Picture Day, Friday, October 17. With fall portraits by Strawbridge Studios Inc., you can capture your child’s unique personality and preserve a treasured memory for years to come. Individual picture packages will be printed only for students who have paid in advance, so don’t forget! Detailed flyers will be senthome to all students. Visit for more details.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
The Champions Sunrise Rotary Clubis in the 14th year of their Pedaling for Success Bike program, with all of Klein’s elementary schools participating as well as several in Spring and Cy-Fair. This year they will again award a bike here at Haude through a drawing to a girl and a boy at the end of each semester for having perfect attendance and at least a B average on the report card. We appreciate this group’s support!
Parents of Identified GT Students and Parents of Students currently being tested:
YOU’RE INVITED!
to Haude’s 1st Annual GT Parent Informational Night*
DATE: October 7, 2014
TIME: 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
PLACE: Haude Cafeteria
* Please note: This is an informational meeting designed for parents only please.
FALL BOOK FAIR
We have two very exciting events coming to our Haude library! First, the FALL BOOK FAIR begins on October 13 and ends October 17 at noon. Students will be previewing the fair, so your child may bring home a wish list for you to look over. The book fair will be open on Parent-Teacher Conference Day, and we invite you to stop by at your convenience.
Our second library event is an AUTHOR VISIT! Award-winning author, Susan Stevens Crummel, will be visiting with all Haude students on November 6. Information on how to purchase a personally autographed book for your child will be sent home soon.
Happy Reading!
Sherlene Jaffray, Librarian
HAUDE JAGUAR JOGGING CLUB
The Haude Jaguar Jogging Club will be starting up again on Friday, October 24. This is a jogging club offered to 2nd and 3rd grade students only. Look for more information coming home in the Tuesday folders.
ART DONATIONS
We would appreciate donations of the following items:
- Empty Plastic containers with lids of all sizes and shapes
Ex. Butter tub, Creamer bottle, whipped cream tub, etc.
- Meat Trays (washed)
- Empty Egg Cartons
- Baby Wipes
You can drop off items or send them to school with your student.
Thank You,
Leah McWhorter
Art Teacher
STUDENT MAKE-UP WORK/ADVANCE ASSIGNMENTS
A student is expected to make up all work missed for excused or unexcused absences in the same number of days in which he or she was absent unless the teacher lengthens the schedule.
The following is offered as general guidelines for teachers to follow in preparing assignments for students who have been or expect to be absent from classes for three or more consecutive days:
- Upon request from a parent, make-up or advance assignments will be prepared for students who
have been absent for at least three consecutive days and expect to be out longer due to illness.
- Teachers are not required to provide advance assignments for students who expect to be absent
for any reason other than illness.
- The above guidelines may be waived when, in the opinion of the school principal, extenuating
circumstances exist.
ATTENDANCE
School is an important aspect of your child’s life. To learn to be successful in school, they need to be in school every day. Being at school on time, every day is a habit that needs to be cultivated early in life. Encourage your children to develop good attendance habits. If it is necessary for your child to be absent, please call the office at 832-484-5600 before 9:45 a.m. and tell us his/her name, grade, teacher, and explanation for absence. It will still be necessary to send a written excuse upon your child’s return to school.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Klein Classic Golf Tournament and Silent Auction will be held on Tuesday, October 14that the Gleannloch Pines Golf Club. If you would like more information or would like to register online, please visit our Klein website at Foundation/13thAnnual Classic Golf Tournament.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
We love Haude volunteers! Thanks to all of you who returned your volunteer sign-up forms or came to the volunteer coffee. We have had a great response but still need help in many areas. Moms, Dads, grandparents and community members all make excellent volunteers. Don’t miss out on this rewarding experience. We need your helping hands! If you were not able to come to the coffee or have not signed up and would like to, please contact Kelly Alexanderr Summer Perkins at .
HAUDE WEBSITE
The Haude web page is linked to the KISD district home page. We strongly feel that this is a wonderful communication and informational tool for our parents. Our greatest appreciation is extended to Christine Matula, Haude Webmaster, for keeping the website updated. If youhave questions or would like us to add information, please notify Mrs. Matula. We value your input. The web address is Schools/Haude. Did you know you can visit your child’s teacher’s website by clicking on the Teacher link? Choose the grade level and click on the teacher’s name. The monthly Haude newsletter is online.
V-SOFT CHECK-IN SYSTEM
This year we are continuing to use the V-Soft system. When visitors, volunteers or contractors check-in, or parents come to pick up students, they will be asked to present a valid state-issued ID for entering into the system. The system has the ability to provide alerts on people who may jeopardize the safety of our campus. Thank you for helping keep our school safe!
BEING PREPARED
Please make sure your child brings all needed school items (books, lunch, Tuesday folder, recorders, homework, etc.) with them each morning. This is all part of being prepared for “their work” as a student - plus instructional time is not interrupted. We will be delivering or calling into classrooms twice a day for any items dropped off in the morning by parents. Times will be at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. We appreciate your support for this procedure.
MORNING CARPOOL LINE
Thank you for your help with our morning carpool line. When we have cars backed up on Louetta it creates a safety issue. In order to keep the line flowing, we need to have each child to exit the car when the carpool line stops. If you are closest to the cafeteria, your child will enter through the cafeteria doors. If you are closest to the front of the school, your child will enter through the front doors. This will allow the line to keep flowing. If you are going to walk students into the school, park in the parking lot by the cafeteria. Cars backing out in the front parking lot slow down the drop-off traffic.
DISMISSAL
During afternoon dismissal, please do not block the entrance to All State Leather. This business supports the school throughout the year by allowing us to use their parking lot for special Haude events. Also, please do not park in the driveways of residents in the Middle Creek subdivision as this causes the residents to be blocked. Thanks for yourhelp!
SPIRIT DAYS
Remember that every Friday is spirit day at Haude! Show your Jaguar spirit by wearing a Haude
T-shirt. The school store is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:50 – 8:15, and is located in the cafeteria on the stage.
SOCIAL SKILLS
Oct. 6 - 10
Accepting “No” for an Answer
- Look at the person.
- Say ‘Okay’.
- Stay calm.
- If you disagree, ask later.
- Behave as if your teachers were watching you.
Oct.13 - 17
Staying on Task
- Look at your task or assignment
- Think about the steps needed to complete the task
- Focus all of your attention on the task
- Stop working only when instructed
- Ignore distractions and interruptions from others
Oct. 20–24
Listening
1.Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet
2.Wait until the person is through talking before you speak
3.Show that you heard them by nodding your head, saying ‘Okay’, ‘That’s interesting’, etc.
Oct. 27–Oct. 31
Appropriate Voice Tone
- Listen to the level of voices around you
- Change your voice to match
- Watch and listen for visual or verbal cues and adjust your voice as needed.
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 7GT Parent Information Night, Cafeteria – 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
October 13-17Book Fair Week
October 13Parent/Teacher Conference Day – Student Holiday
October 14Klein Classic Golf Tournament & Silent Auction at Gleannloch Pines Golf
Club
October 15Dads and Donuts 7:20 – 7:50 a.m. A – L
October 16Dads and Donuts 7:20 – 7:50 a.m. M – Z
October 16KISD Board of Trustees’ Candidate Forum at Klein Multipurpose Center, 7:00 p.m.
October 17Picture Day
October 21-25Red Ribbon Week
October 23Dr. Cain’s Community Dinner at Wunderlich Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m.
October 24 5th Grade Field Trip to HMNS
October 24End of 1st Nine Weeks
October 27-31Red Ribbon Week
October 31Kindergarten Alphabet Adventures, 1:45– 2:55 p.m.
October 31Report cards sent home
In addition to Haude’s important events, you may view the newsletter in its entirety on the web at
SCHOOL HOURS
The doors to Haude are open from 7:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you drop off earlier than this, there is no adult supervision provided. We ask parents to reinforce to their children the importance of remembering everything they need for assignments before leaving the classroom at the end of the day. If your child forgets their homework, folder or book, etc. at school and you bring them back to school to pick it up after 3:30 p.m., you will need to come into the building with your child and sign in before going into the classroom with your child to the needed items. Due to security reasons, the doors at Haude will be locked at 4:00 p.m. every day. Parents or students will not be allowed to enter the building to get books or homework after 4:00 p.m. Thank you for following this procedure.
REMINDER – PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Please assist us in the handling of custody related issues. It is the responsibility of the parents to provide theprincipal with a certifiedcopy of the court order affecting any other person’s right to their children. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please callMrs. Wall or Mrs. Thomas at 832-484-5600.
KEEP COLLECTING!
As you’re getting those delicious meals and goodies ready for the upcoming holiday season, don’t forget to clip out the “Box Top$ for Education” labels that are found on so many favorite products. Our school gets 10 cents for every label that’s turned in – and it adds up fast! Our annual UT vs. Texas A&M contest starts October 6 and runs through October 31! Vote for your favorite with your Box Tops in the library. In addition, remember, Mrs. Wall or Mrs. Thomas has to wear the winning team’s shirt!
Also, while you are collecting those box tops, don’t forget to send your pull tabs to school for our collection for the Houston Ronald McDonald House. Our developmental students are charting grade level progress. These funds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
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