Newsletter

November

Rodgers Headshot

Mrs. Rodgers
Principal

Murphy Headshot

Mrs. Murphy
Assistant Principal
Grades: EC-2nd

Quinton Headshot

Mrs. Quinton
Assistant Principal
Grades: 3rd-5th & ACCESS

 

👋Note from Mrs. Rodgers

Hi Krahn Family,


As we move into November we are seeing an increase in student tardies across the campus. We are asking for your help to decrease the number of daily tardies.
Here are some suggestions to ensure your child arrives at school on time before the tardy bell rings at 8:05am.

1) Pack backpacks/lunchboxes the night before. The last thing you want to be doing as you
are rushing out the door is trying to find lost homework. Make sure everyone’s backpacks are ready to go and prepare home lunches as much as you can.
2) Lay clothes out the night before.
3) Set up a “last stop” area. Pick any available area near the door you typically leave through
and put everything there for the day: backpacks, phones, homework, and especially coats and shoes.
4) Play a family favorite music list. Music can get people moving and can even turn a mood
around. Pick upbeat songs that everyone enjoys. Play the same set each day so that everyone starts to recognize the cues and where they should be. For example, when the second song ends, breakfast is over. The third song ending means teeth should be brushed, and when the last song starts, they should be heading to get their coats and backpacks on.
5) If all else fails, wake up earlier and/or leave the house earlier. Not always the most
enjoyable solution but oftentimes, this will do the trick. Allowing yourself 5-10 extra minutes
in the morning may also make for a calmer start to your day.

 

MAP Family reports have been posted into your child Skyward Portfolio.  Here are directions on how you can access the report and additional information can be found at kisd.us/mapfamilyreport. 

 

 

📅Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events
11/4 Student Holiday
11/6 Individual Picture Retakes
11/11 Veteran's Day Parade 8:30 am
11/15 Power of Choice Expo 9am-12pm
11/21 Vocabulary Parade 8:30-9:00 am
11/24-11/28 Thanksgiving Holiday


Looking Ahead
12/19 Holiday Parties
12/22-1/2 Winter Break
1/5 & 1/6- Student Holiday

 

Veteran's Day Parade

 
 

Dear Parents,

Krahn Elementary will host a Vocabulary Parade on Friday, November 21st.  This event is for students only. Students will select a vocabulary word which will become their costume. Put your thinking caps on! How would you show the word ADRIFT? or SHORTSIGHTED? or ZIGZAG? From A to Z, consider the entire dictionary your playground! Help us make vocabulary building into a Parade of Words. 

This event is going to be magnificent (impressive, splendid), a parade of costumed words! We plan to both astound (overwhelm and stun), and bring delight (enjoyment and joy) to our students while making words memorable (most likely to be remembered)!

Examples: (On the other side of this sheet is also a list of words if you get stuck)

You do NOT have to buy anything new for this event. Children should either hold a sign/poster with the vocabulary word or have it written somewhere on the costume.  Children should come to school dressed as their vocabulary word, and should bring proper shoes if they have P.E. Please do not dress students in Halloween costumes.

If you need ideas click here

Counselor Notes

SAVE THE DATE: Klein ISD’s Power of Choice Expo is Saturday, November 15th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Klein High School. You can visit the Power of Choice Website for additional information!

🔔Krahn School Hours🔔


*Please note that prior to 7:40 car riders must be either waiting in the car or accompanied by an adult outside.

7:40 Klein breakfast is available in the cafeteria & Students may enter the building

8:05 Tardy Bell/Instruction begins
⚠️New Start Time⚠️

3:25 Dismissal

  • Front office hours: 7:40am-4:00 pm

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe by not dropping off your child before 7:40 a.m., as supervision begins at that time. If you need before-school care, please contact the front office about Campus Kids or visit their website for more information: https://www.campuskidsllc.com/

 

Comprehension Framework KAT (Grades 3-5)

he KAT Framework is a comprehension framework that is used with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.The framework provides students with strategies and spiraled skills which allows students to comprehend texts at a deep level. The KAT Team put together the ACE Project to equip parents with the knowledge and tools to support their child at home. Check out the ACE Episodes that contain KAT pre taught lessons and questions. 

ACE Episodes with Google Forms

 

Questions you can ask your child to connect while reading storybooks:

🌟 Making Predictions

What do you think might happen next?

Why do you think the character will (or won’t) do that?

What clues in the pictures or words help you guess what’s coming?


💫 Character Traits

How would you describe the main character?

What does the character say or do that shows what kind of person they are?

Would you want to be friends with this character? Why or why not?

🌳 Setting

Where and when does the story take place?

How does the setting make the story more interesting or exciting?

What would change if the story happened somewhere else?

⚡ Conflict / Problem

What problem does the character face?

How does the problem make the character feel?

Have you ever had a problem like this?

🌈 Solution / Resolution

How is the problem solved in the end?

Was that a good solution? Why or why not?

What lesson do you think the character (or the reader) learned?

 

Spelling Bee

Grades 3-5:

Classroom Bees are being held and Grade Level Bees will be completed before Thanksgiving Break. Study materials will be provided to the top 5 grade level winners of each grade level and our school-wide Spelling Bee will be held before Winter Break. More details to come in the December Cardinal Connect!

Visitors

An alignment with Klein ISD’s Safe and Secure protocols, all visitors must show a valid photo ID at the front door before entering the building.

Please take a moment to review the Entry Procedure sign posted at our main entrance. All visitors are required to:

  1. Ring the doorbell

  2. Identify yourself

  3. State your child’s name

  4. Share the reason for your visit

  5. Present your valid photo ID

🚫 For security reasons, please do not allow others to enter behind you who are not part of your group.

Once inside, please check in at the front office. If you are visiting beyond the front office area, your ID will be scanned through our district’s Raptor system.

🎫 All visitors will be provided a name tag, which must be worn visibly on the front of your shirt at all times while on campus.

All visitors must enter and exit through the main entrance.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our students and staff safe! 💛

Visitor Doorbell
 

🆓Free & Reduced Lunch🪙

Application for Free & Reduced Meals:

We encourage all families to apply electronically at kisd.us/frmealapp to see if your student(s) qualify for free or reduced-priced meals.

 

🍇Breakfast/Lunch🍉

School Cafe Account:

Please use the link to set up an account, view the breakfast/lunch menu, and add money
https://www.schoolcafe.com/KLEINISD.

Parents are only allowed to bring and have lunch with their own child/children.

To help set our students up for success, we will spend the first few weeks of school teaching lunchroom expectations and procedures. This focused time helps students build independence, understand routines, and enjoy a calm, structured lunch experience.

Lunch Visitor Schedule

**You may only have lunch with your student on their designated day. If you would like to have lunch with your child on their birthday that falls on a day outside of the designated grade level day, please contact the grade level assistant principal for approval.

 

Absences

 
 

All student absences require a written excuse from a parent or guardian to be submitted via Skyward within 5 days of the student’s return to school.

How to Submit an Excuse Note:
Klein ISD's process for reporting absences is by entering the information in Skyward Family Access.

For additional information about attendance, please click HERE

Thank you for helping us maintain accurate attendance records and ensure a smooth process for all families.

 

Klein ISD Mentor

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Custodial Notification

It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to provide the school with a certified copy of the most recent court order affecting any individual's rights related to the child. For questions or concerns regarding custody, please contact: Mrs. Rodgers (crodgers1@kleinisd.net)

 

Krahn CORE VALUES

Student Core Values
 
 

Klein ISD Curriculum Guides

For content specific information, please access the Klein ISD Family Curriculum Guides website

  • Kindergarten     Q1  Q2   Q3  Q4

  • First Grade         Q1  Q2   Q3  Q4

  • Second Grade  Q1  Q2   Q3  Q4

  • Third Grade        Q1  Q2   Q3  Q4

  • Fourth Grade    Q1  Q2   Q3  Q4

  • Fifth Grade         Q1  Q2   Q3  Q4

 

Klein ISD Calendar

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Krahn PTO Spirit Nights

Spirit Nights

November –       Crust Pizza   November 19th    (all day)

December -        Chick Fil A – December 8th  (3:00-8:00)

January –            Chuck E Cheese – January 23rd  (5:00-8:30)

Previous Cardinal Connects

July Back to School Edition
August Cardinal Connect
September Cardinal Connect
October Cardinal Connect