Weekly Highlights at Kleb Intermediate 🤩

This week has been absolutely amazing for our Bearcubs, with students showcasing their talents across academics, arts, and competitions! From the Pentathlon competition, where students demonstrated their academic prowess across multiple subjects, to our talented vocalists advancing to Region Choir, our students are truly shining bright. Our UIL competitors have been working hard preparing for their events, while our Destination Imagination (DI) team made us proud at the State Competition with their creative problem-solving skills.

But the excitement doesn't stop there! Our students have been diving deep into hands-on learning across all subjects - from collaborative projects in the classroom to detailed artwork and writing assignments that showcase their creativity. Our theater program continues to develop future performers, while our diverse electives keep students engaged in everything from technology and engineering projects to sewing and crafts. The energy and dedication we see in our hallways, classrooms, and gyms every day is truly inspiring.

Symphonic Band Selected for Prestigious Midwest Clinic 🎵

The Kleb Intermediate Symphonic Band has been officially invited to perform at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago! This is one of the highest honors in instrumental music education, and our Bearcubs have earned their spot on this incredible stage. The Midwest Clinic attracts over 18,000 music educators, students, and professionals from all 50 states and more than 30 countries each year, making this selection a remarkable recognition of our students' exceptional musicianship, discipline, and hard work.

Congratulations to our incredibly talented Bearcub musicians, Mr. Gonzales (our dedicated Band Director), and all the supportive families who make this possible. We were especially honored to have Dr. Jenny McGown, Klein ISD Superintendent, personally congratulate our students and celebrate this amazing achievement with us. Her support inspires our musicians to keep reaching for excellence!

Scholastic Silver Key Winner! 🏆

Huge congratulations to Ellery Shurtliff for earning second place and a Scholastic Silver Key - one of the most prestigious national awards for young artists and writers! This incredible achievement puts Ellery among the top creative talents in the region and showcases the hard work and excellence our students put in every day at Kleb. Special shoutout to Mr. Figgins for inspiring and guiding our talented Bearcubs to reach new heights!

Scholastic Silver Key Winner! 🏆

Huge congratulations to Ellery Shurtliff for earning second place and a Scholastic Silver Key - one of the most prestigious national awards for young artists and writers! This incredible achievement puts Ellery among the top creative talents in the region and showcases the hard work and excellence our students put in every day at Kleb. Special shoutout to Mr. Figgins for inspiring and guiding our talented Bearcubs to reach new heights!

Julian Placencia - 6th Grade - Julian truly embodies the spirit of hard work and determination. His remarkable growth as an artist demonstrates what can be achieved through dedication and perseverance, earning him recognition as the most improved artist in his class. Beyond his artistic talents, Julian consistently shows respect and kindness to everyone he encounters, creating a positive atmosphere wherever he goes. His combination of artistic achievement and character excellence makes him a wonderful example for his peers.

Madilynn Reyes - 6th Grade - Madilynn exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated student and positive role model. Her strong work ethic is matched by her genuine respect for others and unwavering commitment to academic integrity. She consistently strives for excellence while maintaining a respectful attitude that enhances the learning environment for everyone. Madilynn's maturity and natural leadership abilities shine through in her daily interactions, making her a standout student who inspires those around her.

Landon Smith - 7th Grade - Landon is an exceptional student who brings energy and respect to every classroom interaction. Whether he's reading aloud in Spanish or collaborating with partners, his active participation demonstrates his commitment to learning. His polite and respectful demeanor, combined with his willingness to help others, creates a supportive learning environment for all. Most admirably, Landon shows true character by standing up for his peers when they face unkind words, proving that he's not just a great student, but a great person.

Miriam Torres Rivera - 7th Grade - Miriam's dedication to learning is truly inspiring. She approaches every challenge with determination, never hesitating to ask thoughtful questions or seek help when needed. Her growth mindset drives her to work tirelessly toward understanding complex content. What makes Miriam especially remarkable is her commitment to lifting others up, She actively helps her classmates grow and succeed. Her positive influence extends beyond academics, making her an outstanding role model both inside and outside the classroom.

Elijah Chapman - 8th Grade - Elijah is a natural learner who consistently challenges himself to reach new heights. His intellectual curiosity drives him to go beyond basic requirements, always seeking deeper understanding and more complex challenges. Teachers regularly observe him engaging in higher-order thinking, demonstrating his ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information at an advanced level. Elijah's passion for learning and his commitment to academic growth make him an inspiring example of what students can achieve when they push themselves to excel.

Kimberly Martinez - 8th Grade - Kimberly creates a welcoming and respectful classroom atmosphere through her thoughtful actions and positive attitude. She demonstrates respect for her learning environment and peers by maintaining an appropriate voice level and actively listening when others speak. Her warm greetings and genuine smile brighten every teacher's day, showing that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Kimberly's consistent display of courtesy and consideration makes her a joy to have in class.

4/14- Reading STAAR
4/15- Reading STAAR Make Ups
4/16- 8th Grade Science STAAR & Biology EOC
4/16- Orchestra: Instrument Selection Night #1 for Incoming Beginners
4/16- Soccer/Swim/Tennis
4/16- Beginner Band Solo Contest
4/16- PR7 Issued
4/17- PR7 Eligibility Regain
4/17- Student Holiday & Staff Workday
4/21- 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR
4/22- Secretaries Appreciation Day
4/22- STAAR Make Ups: Science/Biology/Social Studies
4/23- UIL Concert and Sightreading - Symphonic Band
4/23- Soccer/Swim/Tennis
4/25- UIL Theater @1:15 | Klein High
4/28- Bus Driver Appreciation Day
4/28- Math STAAR & Algebra EOC
4/29- STAAR Make Ups: Math & Algebra
4/30- Band Gator Fest @ Kemah
4/30- Soccer/Swim/Tennis
5/1-   School Dance - Save the Date!

View the full calendar on our website: https://kleb.kleinisd.net/o/kleb/events

Dear Kleb Intermediate Students and Families,

Our spring STAAR testing season is approaching! Please mark these important dates on your calendar and ensure your student is present at school on each testing day. Each testing day is a closed campus day - no visitors will be permitted during testing hours to maintain a quiet, focused environment for all students.

Testing Schedule: 
     • April 14 - Reading STAAR
     • April 16 - 8th Grade Science STAAR & Biology EOC
     • April 21 - 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR
     • April 28 - Math STAAR & Algebra EOC

Help Your Student Succeed: 

✓ Attendance is crucial - Please make every effort to be at school on testing days.
✓ Get plenty of rest - Ensure a good night's sleep before each test.
✓ Fuel their brain - Provide a healthy breakfast on testing mornings.
✓ Pack smart snacks & Water - Send nutritious snacks and water to keep energy levels up.
✓ Charge Chromebooks - Make sure devices are ready to go!

Our students have been working hard all year, and we know they're ready to show what they've learned! Thank you for supporting their success.

Questions? Contact Dr. Sarah Bellini at sbellini1@kleinisd.net

The following information was emailed to students and parents: 

Dear Bearcub Students and Parents:

Kleb will be celebrating our students' hard work and growth this year with various activities and celebrations, including 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade campus celebrations, indoor and outdoor games, and field day activities. These celebrations will begin the last week in May.

Throughout the year, we have communicated the Kleb Core and Matrix to our students. To ensure we finish the year strong, we are asking that all students maintain both academic and behavioral excellence. The following criteria have been established for participation in end-of-year activities and celebrations:

Criteria to Attend All Activities:

Beginning April 13, 2026:

Most of the events will feature games and activities similar to those offered in Physical Education classes. Students who do not meet the criteria above, or who choose not to participate, will have alternate activities available.

We look forward to a rewarding and successful end of the year with our Bearcubs.

Kleb Intermediate Administration
Excellence in All, For All, By All.

🐔 Chick-fil-A Day Returns to Kleb Intermediate! 🐔

Mark your calendars! Our popular Chick-fil-A Day is back on Thursday, May 22nd.

How to Order: Simply scan the QR code on the flyer below or click the link HERE.

Important Reminders:

Don't wait – get your orders in early to ensure you don't miss out on this delicious fundraising opportunity! This is always a favorite day among students and staff, so make sure to participate and support our school while enjoying some great food.

Get ready for an enchanting evening! Our Student Council is hosting Kleb Intermediate's Spring Dance, and it promises to be a night filled with magic, merriment, and fun!

⚠️ Important Reminder: Tickets will NOT be available for purchase unless all fees are paid in SchoolCash. Please make sure your account is current before ticket sales begin!

Don't miss our very own Kleb Theatre's 3rd year students performing the touching one-act play "The 100 Dresses" by Ralph Covert and G. Riley Mills, based on Eleanor Estes' beloved children's story. This classic tale follows a new student who wears the same blue dress to school every day, yet claims to have 100 dresses at home.

Come support our talented young actors as they bring this heartwarming story to life. It's a wonderful opportunity to see our students showcase their theatrical skills and creativity!

Mark your calendars! The Klein ISD Fine Arts Festival is coming up, and it's going to be an amazing celebration of creativity and talent.

Bring the whole family for a day filled with art, music, performances, and community spirit. It's a perfect opportunity to support our students and enjoy the incredible creativity happening right here in Klein ISD!

Calling all future musicians! Students who signed up for Beginning Band or Orchestra for next school year, it's time for Instrument Placement Night!

What: Help determine which instrument is the perfect fit for your student Who: Students enrolled in Beginning Band or Orchestra for next year How to Sign Up: Use the bit.ly link or scan the QR code to RSVP

Choose a date and time that works best for your family. These special evenings are designed to match each student with the instrument that suits them best, setting them up for a successful and enjoyable musical journey!

Don't miss this exciting first step in your child's musical adventure. RSVP today!

Check out the updated standings for our Fact Fluency March Madness Bracket! This exciting competition is designed to help students build confidence and master their multiplication facts while having fun with friendly classroom competitions.

How It Works: 
     • Students compete in weekly fact fluency challenges
     • Classes face off against each other bracket-style
     • Each week brings new matchups and opportunities to advance
     • The goal is to build both speed and accuracy in multiplication facts

Why This Matters: Strong fact fluency is the foundation for success in higher-level math concepts. When students can quickly recall their multiplication facts, they can focus their mental energy on problem-solving and critical thinking rather than basic calculations.

Cheer on Your Student: Encourage your child to practice their multiplication facts at home! Even just a few minutes of daily practice can make a huge difference in their confidence and performance.

Go Kleb Mathletes! Let the mathematical madness begin! 🧮✨

*Check back each week for bracket updates and see how your student's class is advancing through the competition!

Get ready for an active summer! Our district coaches are hosting exciting summer camps to keep your students engaged, active, and improving their skills during the summer break.

Visit the links below for complete information, including dates, times, registration, and pricing.

CALLING ALL YOUNG WRITERS! SAVE THE DATE

Young Writers' Convention is Coming to Klein!

Mark your calendars for April 18, 2026 from 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM at the Klein Multipurpose Center for an amazing day dedicated to creative writing!

What's in Store: 
     • 15 Writing Workshops to sharpen your skills
     • 12 Writing Competitions to showcase your talent
     • 20 Writing Games for fun and inspiration

Special Guest: Award-winning and USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Kelly will be our keynote speaker!

This is a fantastic opportunity for our budding authors to connect with other young writers, learn new techniques, and celebrate the power of storytelling. Whether your student loves poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction, there's something for every writer at this convention.

Registration: Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the image below.

Don't miss this chance to be part of a growing community of writers! More details to follow as we get closer to the date.

⚽ SOCCER TRYOUTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ⚽

It's time to show your skills on the field! Soccer tryouts are just around the corner for both boys and girls teams.

📅 WHEN: April 6th - 8th (all 3 days required - no exceptions!)
⏰ TIMES: • Boys Soccer: 6:45 AM • Girls Soccer: 7:00 AM

BEFORE YOU TRY OUT: 
✅ Complete athletics physical on file with coaches
✅ Must be in good academic standing (7th & 8th graders eligible)
✅ Sign up using the provided link (log into your Klein ISD account first)

Questions? 
 • Boys: Contact Coach Maudlin or Coach Gist
 • Girls: Contact Coach Golden or Coach Branum

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a Kleb Intermediate soccer team! Start preparing now and bring your A-game to tryouts. Both teams are looking for dedicated players ready to compete at their best.

🎾 TENNIS TRYOUTS - SERVE UP YOUR BEST! 🎾

Ready to ace your way onto the Kleb Intermediate tennis team? Tryouts are coming up at Klein High Tennis Courts!

📅 TRYOUT DATES: 
    • Boys Tennis: April 6th & 7th at 7:00 AM
    • Girls Tennis: April 8th & 9th at 7:00 AM

📍 LOCATION: Klein High Tennis Courts

REQUIREMENTS: 
✅ Current physical on file (required for all students trying out)

Questions or Need More Info? Contact Coach Sauter in Room #1415 or email esauter1@kleinisd.net

Don't miss your chance to join the tennis team! Come prepared to show your skills and competitive spirit on the court. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, coaches are looking for dedicated athletes ready to represent Kleb Intermediate.

🏊‍♀️ SWIM TRYOUTS - DIVE INTO THE SEASON! 🏊‍♂️

Make a splash and join the Kleb Intermediate swim team! Tryouts are happening soon at Klein High School.

📅 WHEN: April 6th & 7th 
⏰ TIME: 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM 
📍 WHERE: Klein High School

WHAT TO BRING & KNOW: 
✅ Arrive in proper swim attire
✅ Must demonstrate prior swimming proficiency
✅ Current physical must be on file to tryout

Ready to Register? Scan the QR code on the flyer for sign-up information.

This is your chance to represent Kleb Intermediate in the pool! Coaches are looking for swimmers who are ready to train hard and compete with dedication. Come prepared to show your stroke technique and swimming skills.

Please check your child’s account for any outstanding fees. Unpaid fees may affect their ability to participate in certain school events and activities including school dances.

To review and, if needed, pay these fees, please log in to your School Cash account at your earliest convenience. Timely payment helps ensure your child can fully enjoy all upcoming events.

Kleb athletes, families, and fans:

Please visit www.klebintathletics.com for Sports, Athletic Forms, Schedules, Announcements, Tickets, and more.

All athletes must have an approved Klein ISD athletic physical and completed Rank One Forms to receive equipment, practice, and compete in competition.

Early dismissal ends at 3:30 p.m. each day. To request early dismissal for your student(s), please call our attendance secretary, Ruby Morales, at 832-249-5495. You can also schedule early dismissal through Skyward or by dropping off a note at the Front Office.

Volunteer applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted. The Volunteer Application is an annual application. Security is a priority in Klein ISD; all volunteers are required to reapply for their position annually.

APPLY HERE

• Students must remain in dress code, including wearing their own school-issued ID badge.

• Students may not stay on campus after the school day ends while waiting for a game or performance to start.

• All students must remain seated either with an adult or in the designated student section only.

• Foul language is not permitted. All students are expected to follow the Kleb Core expectations at all times.

• Backpacks and outside food or drinks are not allowed at after-school events, including games and performances.

• Students should stay seated in the stands unless it is halftime or between games.

• Students will begin calling for rides at the start of the 4th quarter or during the second set of volleyball.

• Once the event is over, all student spectators must exit the stadium, gym, or event area promptly. Students will not be supervised after leaving the stadium or campus.

• If a student does not adhere to Kleb Core (R.I.S.E) or the student code of conduct, they may be asked to leave and/or lose the privilege to attend future events.

Cell phones may only be used before arriving on campus and after leaving for the day. During school hours, students are expected to keep their phones, smartwatches, and headphones stored out of sight in their backpacks before entering the building and throughout the day. Personal devices are not allowed in hallways, classrooms, restrooms, or the cafeteria.

Key points to remember:

• Students must put their phones, headphones, and smartwatches in their backpacks or purses before entering the building; devices should not be in their hands or pockets.

• Students who do not follow this rule will have their phones confiscated and sent to the grade-level discipline office.

• Confiscated phones must be picked up by a parent or guardian; they will not be returned directly to students.

• Only wired headphones are permitted during instructional time, as directed by teachers. Bluetooth or wireless earbuds are prohibited for safety reasons.

• If a parent or guardian needs to contact their student during the school day, please call the school office to have a message delivered.

Safety is our top priority at Kleb. At the start of the school year, every student will receive a new ID badge. All students are required to wear their ID badge visibly around their neck on a lanyard, with their name and photo clearly displayed. This policy helps ensure the safety of all Klein ISD students and is part of our dress code.

If a student arrives at school without their ID badge on, they must purchase a temporary ID band for $1 at the ID station in the cafeteria before school. Consequences reset at the start of each grading period. Here is the sequence of consequences for not wearing the ID badge:

1st: Purchase temporary ID ($1), warning
2nd: Purchase temporary ID ($1), parent contact
3rd: Purchase temporary ID ($1), 1 school detention
4th: Purchase temporary ID ($1), 2 school detentions
5th: Purchase temporary ID ($1), 3 school detentions OR 1 Saturday school
6th: Purchase permanent ID ($5), 1 day in-school suspension (ISS)
Additional Offenses: Considered major non-compliance

Kleb administration reserves the right to adjust consequences as needed.

A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the doorway of the classroom at the time the bell finishes ringing to signal the beginning of class.

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

1 Tardy: Free
2 Tardies: Warning
3 Tardies: 1 day before/after school detention
4 Tardies: 2 days before/after school detention
5 Tardies: 3 days before/after school detention
6 or more Tardies: 1 day in-school suspension (ISS)

Kleb Administration reserves the right to adjust consequences at any time.

Students who arrive more than 15 minutes late to class will be considered absent without permission (truant), and a discipline referral will be submitted.

Please be advised that the dress code will be enforced starting from day one. Some important points to remember include: no head coverings, hats, bandanas, or similar items are allowed; all shirts and shorts must be of appropriate length.

Please refer to the Student Handbook [here] for our dress code guidelines. To help maintain a positive and respectful school environment, students are expected to follow the dress code. If the dress code is not followed, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the student code of conduct.

Please note that fast food items and food deliveries will not be allowed or accepted during the school day.

Students may bring water bottles with closed lids to school. Please make sure the lids are securely closed to prevent spills.

To help prevent spills and keep our hallways safe from slipping hazards, please do not bring open containers or cups with straws to school. Closed bottles or spill-proof containers are the best choice for staying hydrated without accidents. Thank you for helping us maintain a clean and safe environment for everyone!

The Klein ISD Family Curriculum Guides are designed to help you understand the content and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills your children will learn throughout the school year.

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