This Week at Kleb (Parent Newsletter September 2nd-6th)

Kleb Family,

Our students are doing a great job of getting back into the school routine and meeting Kleb Core expectations. Over the course of the next two weeks, our Bearcubs will be taking the beginning of the year MAP assessment. This assessment will provide a baseline for each student and determine strengths as well as areas in need of support. Please partner with us to encourage your student(s) to do their best and help set them up for success. This data will be used throughout the year as there will be a middle of the year MAP at semester and an end of year MAP assessment to capture and celebrate student growth. Specific testing information is provided below by our campus testing coordinator, Mrs. Rebecca Adair.

Save the date for our fall informational Open House!

We hope to see you on September 12, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

I am so excited for our Bearcubs to enjoy the special touches that are being afforded to our campus because of the passing of the Klein 2022 Bond. Here are a few pictures of the latest touches!

Our vision at Kleb is Excellence in ALL, for ALL, by ALL. This vision is not just for our students but our entire Kleb community. Our faculty and staff are committed to bringing excellence every day for every student. Please see our Kleb Collective Commitments created by our excellent staff:

Kleb Collective Commitments

• We will model responsible and respectful behavior as we communicate and collaborate effectively with our staff, students, parents, and community.

• We will serve all students in a safe, engaging, and enthusiastic environment through affirmations and constructive feedback.

• We will embrace cultural, social, and academic diversity in our classrooms.

• We will help students become resourceful thinkers who independently and creatively strive to solve complex problems through reflection, risk-taking and critical evaluation.

• We will model the importance of life-long learning through ongoing professional development.

• We will remember our “why”.

Thank you for your partnership and continued support of Kleb Intermediate.

Gratefully,

Spring Payne

• Advanced Learning Summit (formerly G/T Summit): Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 from 9:00am-12:00pm

• Parents, early dismissal ends at 3:30 p.m. every day. Please communicate with attendance if you need to schedule an early pickup via Skyward, phone call (832.249.5495), or a note from the parent.

• MAP testing will be on September 3rd ,4th, 10th and 11th! Please check the Klein ISD Map Resources and Support website for more information

• Parent University provides a valuable opportunity for families and schools to become jointly engaged in education. The program is designed to support and empower families to become leaders and advocates for their student's learning, resulting in greater school and community improvement. Please attend events for Parent Engagement Nights: Open House - September 12 @ 5:30, Tailgate-Beat Doerre October 21 @ 5:30; Stem Day-in April Date and Time: TBA, Spring Open House February 6th @ 5:30

• The Kleb 6th grade substance abuse prevention presentation is scheduled for September 12th. Please use the attached opt out form if you do not wish for your child to participate.

• Kleb Gear now available for purchase! Click Here
• Car Rider Dismissal: Dear Parents and Guardians, We hope this message finds you well. As we strive to ensure a smooth and efficient pick-up process for all our students, we would like to share some important information regarding car rider pick-up procedures. To alleviate traffic on Lyons Road parents will make two lanes. Once you get to the cones, we will make one lane. Cars will exit airport style. Please be mindful when Klein High School Band is practicing. For the safety of your child, please remain in your vehicle while in the car rider line and follow the directions of school staff to ensure everyone’s safety. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office at 832-249-5500.

September 2

Labor Day: Student/Staff Holiday

September 3

Math MAP

7th Football vs. Strack @ KMS

September 4

ELA MAP

8th Football vs. Strack @ KMS

September 5

Klein ISD District Band Auditions

7th/8th Volleyball vs. Strack @ Kleb

September 6

Orchestra Region Clinic

2 Week Glance

MAP Testing September 10,11

Save the Date!

Kleb’s Fall Open House will take place on Thursday, September 12 from 5:30-7:00 pm.

Chromebook Distribution

Chromebooks will be handed out on Friday each week to students whose ADP fees were paid by the previous Wednesday. Please contact Kayla Kilbourn, Finance Secretary, with any SchoolCashOnline questions at kkilbourn1@kleinisd.net or 832-249-5505. Please contact the Kleb Repair Center with any Chromebook distribution questions at enanez1@kleinisd.net or 832-249-5521.

Hello Kleb Family & Friends!

We want to make sure that our teachers at Kleb know how much they are loved and appreciated for all their hard work. To help welcome them back to school, we are STOCKING THE TEACHER LOUNGE with treats and goodies and would love your help to get it done! Any donations can be dropped off at the front office. As always, the Kleb PTO is so thankful for our friends & families generosity and willingness to help.

Sincerely,

Kleb PTO Hospitality

Drop-Off

The school building will open at 8:35 am for student entry. If your students is dropped off before 8:35 am they will not be supervised which poses a safety concern. Students may be dropped off before school in the Lyons Road Parking Lot ONLY. Please remain in your vehicle and follow the car rider drop-off line, which enters by the tennis courts on Lyons Road. Parking in the Kleb parking lot is NOT ALLOWED as students would be crossing bus traffic.

Pick-Up

Students may ONLY be picked up after school in the Lyons Road Parking Lot for after-school dismissal. Students MAY NOT be picked up in the front of the school for after-school dismissal. All car riders will exit the building by the gym entrance for pick-up. Parking in the Klein HS parking lot is not allowed and students will not be permitted to walk across the parking lot. To alleviate traffic on Lyons Road parents will make two lanes. Once you get to the cones, we will make one lane. Cars will exit airport style. Please be mindful when the Klein High School Band is practicing. For the safety of your child, please remain in your vehicle while in the car rider line and follow the directions of school staff to ensure everyone’s safety.

Kleb Core Matrix

Please refer to the Kleb Core Matrix here.

ID badges

Safety is our number one priority. All students will receive a new ID at the beginning of the school year. ID badges are required to be worn by all students at Kleb around their neck on a lanyard with the student name and photo visible. ID badges are required for the safety of all Klein ISD students. Student non-compliance with wearing ID badges will result in disciplinary action (see below). Students must be wearing their own permanent ID badge in order to get into any extracurricular activities (sporting events, etc.) ID badges are part of our dress code.

If a student does not have their ID badge when they get to school on any given day, they will need to get a temporary ID band (cost $1 each time) at the ID station in the cafeteria before school. ID consequences start over at the beginning of each grading period. Consequences are given as follows:

1st Offense:

Purchase Temporary ($1), Warning

2nd Offense:

Purchase Temporary ($1), Parent Contact (AP Office)

3rd Offense:

Purchase Temporary ($1), 1 Before/After School Detention

4th Offense:

Purchase Temporary ($1), 2 Before/After School Detention

5th Offense:

Purchase Temporary ($1), 3 Before/After School Detention OR 1 Saturday School

6th Offense:

Purchase Permanent ($5), 1 Day ISS

Additional Offenses:

Considered Major Non-Compliance

*Kleb Administration has the right to adjust the consequences at any time.

Please review the Safety and Security at School information at Kleinisd.net.

Student Cell Phone Policy

No phones are allowed to be used during the school day. Cell phones will only be allowed before students arrive on campus and after students leave campus. If a parent/guardian needs to get a message to their student, they should call the school to have the message delivered to them.

• Cell phones will not be permitted in the hallway, in the classroom, restroom, or in the cafeteria.

• The expectation is that PRIOR to entering the building, students will put away their phones and headphones (wired or wireless) in their backpack and/or purse, remaining concealed until the end of the school day. Students should not have their phone in their hand or pocket. Students who fail to meet this expectation will be immediately sent to their administrator’s office with their phone to be turned in to the grade level discipline office.

• Phones that are turned into the office are required to be picked up by the student’s parent/guardian. No phones will be given back to students once they have been turned in to the office.

• Students may only wear wired headphones during instructional time, per teacher direction. No bluetooth or wireless earbuds will be allowed in the classroom or on campus at any time, as this poses a safety issue.

Student Tardies

Tardy Definition: At Kleb Intermediate, a student is considered tardy if they are not inside the doorway of the classroom at the time the bell is finished ringing for the beginning of class.

Tardy Consequences: Tardy counts start over at the beginning of each week. Consequences are given as follows:

1 Tardy-Free

2 Tardies-Warning

3 Tardies-1 day Before/After School Detention

4 Tardies-2 days Before/After School Detentions

5 Tardies-3 days Before/After School Detentions

OR

6+ Tardies-1 day ISS

*Kleb Administration has the right to adjust the consequences at any time.

Students more than 15 minutes late to class are considered absent without permission (truant) and a discipline referral will be submitted. If a student is consistently late to class without trying, this is not just tardy, but considered out of area or noncompliant. A tardy will be issued to the student and behavior consequences can be given in addition to tardy consequences.

Student Dress Code

Please refer to the Student Handbook here. Students who do not adhere to the dress code will face discipline based on the student code of conduct.

Fees

Any student who owes fees will not be allowed to attend any extracurricular events, including games, dances, field day, snack day, etc. Please check your student’s SchoolCashOnline account on a regular basis to pay any outstanding fees (ID fees, etc.) so they may participate in these events.

Bus information

Student school bus information may be found here on the Klein ISD website.

School Supplies

Please click here for our school supplies list.

FNF-STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Letter to Parents

Kleb Clubs

Art Club

Cubs 4 Christ

Bearcub Club

Cheer/Cheer 101

Name That Book

NJHS

Math Club

Pentathlon

Robotics

Strength and Conditioning

Student Council

Destination Imagination