Doerre Families,

Welcome back! We are excited to get started on the spring semester and to welcome our students back to campus. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday break filled with time to rest, recharge, and enjoy being together.

This quarter is already shaping up to be a busy and exciting one, with lots of great learning and activities ahead. Please be sure to check the information below for important updates and upcoming events.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are looking forward to a fantastic spring semester!

With gratitude,
Annie Welday-Zimney
Principal, Doerre Intermediate

 Upcoming Dates-

January 5-6- PD Days for Staff, Student Holidays

January 12- MOY MAP Testing ELA

January 13- MOY MAP Testing Math

January 14- 8th Grade Visits to High Schools

January 27- Spring Open House & GT Expo

January 28- 5th Grade Visits to Doerre

February 2- 7th/8th Grade ELA STAAR TEA Field Test

February 16-February 24th- Doerre TELPAS Testing Window

February 9-13- February Break 

February 25- 6-8 ELA Benchmark Test

March 3- 8th Grade Social Studies Benchmark Test

March 4- 8th Grade Science/Biology Benchmark Test

March 10- 6-8 Math Benchmark Test

March 11- Algebra I Benchmark Test

March 13- Last Day of Q3

March 16-20- Spring Break!

We invite you to attend our Spring Open House on Monday, January 27, from 5:30–7:00 PM. This will be a come-and-go style event, so families are welcome to attend at any point during the evening.

Departments will host showcases in pockets around the school, highlighting student learning and programs. Our counselors will host Course Selection Information Sessions in the Gym at the following times:

Rising 6th Grade Families: 5:30–6:00 PM

Rising 7th & 8th Grade Families: 6:15–6:45 PM

In addition, the Annual 2025–2026 GT Project Expo will be on display in the Cafeteria.

We hope you’ll join us to explore all that Doerre has to offer. We look forward to seeing you!

PRIDE Schedule Update

As we begin the new semester, we will be holding brief, face-to-face PRIDE sessions focused on reinforcing positive behavior expectations across campus. These discussions will be led by our campus leadership team and will be short (approximately 15–20 minutes) and review important reminders such as wearing IDs, hallway traffic/behavior, cell phones, etc. This is not a full lesson like the beginning of the year, but rather a quick reset to help students start strong.

The schedule is as follows:

January 8 – 8th Grade

January 9 – 7th Grade

January 14 – 6th Grade

Students will attend with their PRIDE class and will return to their regular schedule afterward.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to support a positive and focused learning environment for all students.

Course Selection Season is Here!

The journey toward the 2026-2027 school year begins now! We are excited to help our students plan their academic paths and explore the many opportunities available.

Each grade level will meet with their school counselors for a specialized presentation. During these sessions, students will:

Explore the various course offerings for the upcoming year.

Learn about graduation requirements and elective pathways.

Receive their official Course Selection Sheet at the conclusion of the meeting.

Parents are invited to attend Doerre’s Spring Open House to view the presentation and stay informed about the selection process.

If you have any questions regarding specific classes, prerequisites, or the scheduling process, please reach out to your School Counselor for more information.

26-27 Course Selection Overview

Families,

Please note that MOY MAP Testing will take place on Monday, January 12, and Tuesday, January 13. On both days, students will follow an alternate bell schedule (see details below).

Monday, January 12- Grades 6-8 ELA MAP

Tuesday, January 13- Grades 6-8 Math MAP

We ask that you please encourage your student to bring a fully charged Chromebook to school on both testing days to ensure a smooth testing experience.

Science MOY MAP testing will take place in the classroom setting.

**There will be no tutorials on MAP testing days. 

Thank you for your support as we work to ensure our students are set up for success!

Did your student hear something on the announcements and can’t remember all the details? HERE is a link to the daily announcements for Quarter One that are read each day during first period.

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!

If your student is interested in joining, please have them fill out this interest form. Club sponsors will review submissions and reach out directly to students with more information about next steps: Clubs and Organizations Interest Form

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.

The Arrow Archive 25-26

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

For the first week of school, 3rd period teachers with 6th grade students will bring students down early to lunch. 6th graders will sit in a section with their 3rd period class for the first week of school. 4th period teachers will pick 6th grade students up at the end of lunch. Students will have staggered dismissal. Lunch will take place during 4th period for all grade levels.

During 4th period, 7th and 8th grade students will be dismissed to lunch at the appropriate bell. Please see the graphic below for which classes will eat A, B, and C lunch.

If you need to bring your child lunch, please know what lunch period they have and deliver it to the front office with their first and last name on it.

Please do NOT Door Dash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats, etc. food to the school for your child.

PRIDE is a built-in advisory period after 5th period. New this year! Students will be schedule to a specific PRIDE period and remain with the same teacher during PRIDE for the entire semester. This will allow us to better serve the needs of our students and allow teachers to build strong connections and mentorship with and advisory class. PRIDE is used for intervention, reteaching, social skills, character education, and other assigned activities. PRIDE challenges students socially and academically to become the best versions of themselves! For the first two weeks of school, students will stay in their 5th period classes during PRIDE time, it will be used to review PRIDE expectations, attend campus code of conduct assemblies, and get the student PRIDE PREP checklist set up and ready to go for the year.

• Monday, January 5- No School

• Tuesday, January 6- No School

• Wednesday, January 7- Welcome Back Students! Character Ed

• Thursday, January 8- Math Waggle/Flex, 8th Assembly 

• Friday, January 9- Reading Waggle/Flex, 7th Assembly

Supporting the Doerre PTO is one of the best ways to make a direct impact on our teachers and students! By joining, you help provide valuable resources, fund exciting events, and create opportunities that enrich the learning experience for all Warriors. Your membership helps ensure our teachers feel supported, our students are celebrated, and our campus community continues to thrive. Together, we can make a difference—join the Doerre PTO today! Join here: Doerre Intermediate School PTO - Klein ISD, TX - Membership