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Good afternoon Doerre families,
We hope you enjoyed the extra day this weekend to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones!
Testing season begins this week, with our first STAAR assessment taking place on Wednesday, April 8. We are incredibly proud of the hard work our students and teachers—especially our ELA team—have put into preparing for this moment. Their dedication, thoughtful planning, and focus on student success have truly set our students up for a strong performance.
Across campus, our staff continues to support students in a variety of ways each day, creating a positive and encouraging environment where all learners can thrive. We are confident that our students are ready to do their very best.
Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to a great week ahead!
Annie Welday-Zimney
Principal, Doerre Intermediate
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April 3- No School
April 8- 6-8 ELA STAAR
April 9- NJHS Induction Ceremony
April 14- 8th SS STAAR
April 15- 8th Science STAAR and Biology EOC
April 17- Student Holiday/Staff Workday
April 22- 6-8 Math STAAR
April 28- Algebra I EOC STAAR
May 6- EOY ELA MAP
May 7- EOY Science MAP
May 13- EOY Math MAP
-May 1- STAAR Celebration for all students!
-May 8- PRIDE GAMES!
-May 15- CFA at Lunch (more info coming soon!)
-May 19-20- Awards Day Ceremonies
-May 22- Fun in the Sun!
-May 27- 8th Clap Out and 8th Party
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Spring Pictures- April 20th |
Klein ISD is no longer partnering with Lifetouch for picture retakes. As a result of some recent updates and adjustments in communication regarding this change, Doerre has scheduled an additional picture retake day with Strawbridge to ensure our students still have this opportunity. Spring Pictures will be by pre-order only and students who sign up will be called down from their classes to take their pictures throughout the day.
Picture retakes will take place on April 20, and we’re excited to partner with Strawbridge to make this a smooth experience for our families. Please see the information below for details on how to order Spring Pictures!
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Staffing Update! A-F Alpha Assistant Principal
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On Monday, March 23, Mr. Brendon Bell transitioned to Wunderlich Intermediate to serve as the Dean of Students! While we are incredibly sad to see him go, we are grateful for his time and contributions to our campus. For the next four weeks, Ms. Janie Elmore will be serving as our substitute assistant principal for the A-F alpha, and we are excited to have her join us. Please help us welcome her to our school community. We will work on updating our communication templates to reflect this change, but if you need to reach Ms. Elmore, you can email her directly at JElmore@Kleinisd.net.
Update- Ms. Elmore will be helping in the A-F office until April 17th. More information on who to contact after that date will be shared as the date nears.
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Math STAAR Review Under Way!
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Math STAAR Review Underway
Our Math STAAR review has officially begun! Students have received a personalized document titled “(Student Name) Math Benchmark Data,” which includes their benchmark scores along with direct links to targeted practice for each skill area. These resources are designed to help students focus on their individual areas of need and build confidence as we approach the STAAR assessment.
It will look like the image below.
We encourage students to take advantage of this tool both in class and at home. Spending a little extra time reviewing and practicing these skills can make a big difference in their progress and performance.
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This week marks the first week of STAAR testing! On Wednesday, April 8, students will be the ELA STAAR for all students in grades 6-8. We will be on an alternate bell schedule (see below).
A few notes about testing:
-For the ELA STAAR and the Math STAAR, students will eat a silent lunch to accommodate testing and ensure that students have the most time available to take their exams. All students will be given the opportunity to go through the lunch lines. Sack lunches are also encouraged.
- Please refrain from scheduling morning doctor's appointments on these dates. Schedules will be similar to the benchmark testing schedule from last month.
-Testing room assignments will be posted for students in Schoology. These rooms are mostly the same as the rooms assigned for MAP testing.
-Please remind your student to charge their Chromebook before testing and to get a good night's rest!
-Students are allowed to bring a healthy snack and water to have during testing.
Future testing dates-
April 8- 6-8 ELA STAAR
April 14- 8th Grade SS STCAAR
April 15- 8th Grade Science STAAR and Biology EOC
April 22- 6-8 Math STAAR
April 28- Algebra I EOC STAAR
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Doerre Daily Announcements
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Did your student hear something on the announcements and can’t remember all the details? HERE is a link to the daily announcements that are read each day during first period.
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To ensure all students are safely supervised, we do not student allow entry unless their teacher is present. Between 8:00 and 8:25, students can enter the building for tutorials through the secondary front door (the entrance nearest the handicap parking spots). Students must present their student ID and sign in, indicating where they will attend. Students will only be permitted to attend tutorials for teachers who have marked themselves present.
Here is the tutorial schedule for the 25-26 school year: Doerre Tutorial Schedule. Once the teacher arrives, they will turn their name green on this sheet, and our tutorial door greeter will know to let those students in for tutorials. Teacher AM Tutoring Check-In Sheet
After 8:25, students will not be able to enter the building until the bell rings at 8:35, allowing our staff time to prepare for the school day and report to their morning duty stations.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
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Car Rider Drop off and Pick Up Details |
HERE are detailed instructions for both drop off and pick up for car riders at Doerre Intermediate. Please note, no car riders should be dropped off or picked up from the Doerre Bus lot. This area is for busses only.
Thank you for your support as we strive to make Doerre as safe as possible for our students, parents, faculty and staff. If you have any questions or concerns about morning drop off or afternoon pickup, please reach out to your child’s administrator.
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Need to view a previous edition of The Arrow? Click on this archive document to access past newsletters!
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Students are expected to have their IDs on a lanyard, around their neck, and visible at all times.
IDs may be taken off during physical activity but required to be put back around neck.
Students who do not have their ID will be required to acquire a temporary ID. A $1 fee will be added to the student's school cash account. Students who lose their ID may request a new one. The student will be provided with a new ID, lanyard, and sleeve. A $5 fee will be added to their school cash account.
Here are this year's standard lanyard colors:
6th Grade- Yellow
7th Grade- Black
8th Grade- Red
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Doerre Cell Phone Policy Update
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2025-2026 PRIDE Expectations
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PRIDE UPDATE-
Beginning Monday, March 2, we will be shifting to a rotation-style PRIDE format during STAAR Prep Season. This adjustment will allow STAAR-tested teachers to see their classes at least two additional times (and in some cases three) prior to the Spring STAAR exam. This extra time will provide valuable opportunities for targeted review lessons, small group instruction, and focused skill practice.
Students will continue to attend their regular PRIDE on Mondays for Character Ed and the PRIDE Prep Checklist. Please note that 4th Period is not included in the rotation, as it is already 10 minutes longer than other class periods each day and has additional time built in.
Thank you for being open and flexible as we make this adjustment to better support our students. We will return to our normal PRIDE schedule after STAAR is complete in May. For the full schedule details, please check the calendar below.
STAAR Prep PRIDE Calendar
Monday 4/6-
Character Education & PRIDE Prep Checklist
Introduce this week's PRIDE schedule
Tuesday, 4/7-
1st Period Pride
Wednesday, 4/8-
No PRIDE- ELA STAAR
Thursday, 4/9-
2nd Period Pride
Friday, 4/10-
3rd Period Pride
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8th Grade Dance Information |
Each year, it is a Doerre tradition for a group of parents to host a community dance for all 8th Grade Doerre students! This is not a school sponsored event. However, all current Doerre 8th grade students are invited to attend. Any 8th grader wishing to attend the Doerre Dance on May 15th can find the information at the website below. For questions, please reach out to Ragan Garriot at txgarriott@gmail.com or Trish Drain at tdrain05@yahoo.com. |
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