Kuehnle Chronicle Family Newsletter

🌟🐨Back to School Edition🐨🌟

Kuehnle Family,

I hope you're enjoying the sunshine and making special memories with your loved ones this summer. As we begin to gear up for an exciting new school year, I wanted to share some helpful information to ensure you're ready for a smooth and joyful first day back.

Our amazing team is already hard at work preparing for another fantastic year, and we truly can't wait to welcome our Koalas back to campus! 🐨

The admin team is back on site, working to ensure a strong and successful start to the 2025–2026 school year. If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 832-484-6650—we're here to help!

Looking forward to seeing everyone very soon!

Warmly,
Jennifer Elbert
Principal, Kuehnle Elementary

Important Dates

  • Aug 11- Meet the teacher 4:30-6:00

  • Aug 12- Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground 2:00-3:00

  • Aug 13- First day of school

  • Aug 21- Big Kahuna Fall Fundraiser kick off

  • Sept 1- Labor Day-No School

  • Sept 2- Lunch Visitors Begin

  • Sept 4- Fall Open House 5:00-6:30

  • Sept 11- Big Kahuna End Date

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Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Teachers and Staff!

We invite all community members and families to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing teachers and staff.

Please fill out the form to share your appreciation. This form will be open all year long and will be in each edition of our Kuehnle Chronicle.

Your responses will be compiled and shared with our staff. Thank you for helping us celebrate those who make a difference every day!

Kuehnle Meet the Teacher

Meet the Teacher Aug 11 4:30-6:00

We’re excited to see you at our annual Meet the Teacher event! Please enter through the cafeteria doors and check in to receive your child's assigned homeroom teacher. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. for cafeteria access until 4:30 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., the main building doors will open for you to visit your child's classroom. We're looking forward to a wonderful evening!

🐨💛Important To Do's at Meet the Teacher💛🐨

  • All families will need to pick up their official 2025–2026 car rider tag at Meet the Teacher. We’re using new NEON PINK tags this year, and last year’s white tags will no longer be valid.

    For safety and efficiency, if you arrive with an old tag, you will be directed to the front office to pick up your student and receive the correct tag.

  • Order your child's official 2025-2026 School Spirit Shirt that we wear on Fridays. If you preordered, please stop by the PTO table to pick it up.

  • Add money to your child's lunch account or learn how to do this online

  • Become a PTO member and volunteer at Kuehnle

  • Learn about Koala Kare if you need before or after school care for your child

  • Learn about Girl Scouts and Scouts of America

  • Transportation department can answer your questions

  • Visit the sponsor tables for treats

Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground

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Kuehnle School Hours

School Starts at 8:05 am.

School Ends at 3:25 pm.

Students may enter the building at 7:45 am.

Front office hours: 7:45am-4:00 pm

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe by not dropping off your child before 7:45 a.m., as supervision begins at that time. If you need before-school care, please contact the front office about Koala Kare or visit their website for more information: https://www.koalakare-llc.com/

We kindly request that you do not enter the car rider line PRIOR to 7:30 AM. The line backs up and then our staff cannot get into the parking lot to park their cars and get to their classroom and morning duty assignments to welcome and supervise students. Thank you.

School Hours

Let Your Greatness Glow

Let Your Greatness Glow

This year at Kuehnle, our theme is "Let Your Greatness Glow"—and we couldn’t be more excited to bring it to life throughout our campus!

This theme is all about encouraging our students to shine bright by showing their very best in all they do—both in the classroom and beyond. Whether it’s making academic progress, showing kindness to others, or demonstrating strong character, we believe every child has greatness within them just waiting to glow. 🌟

As a school community, we are dedicated to supporting, recognizing, and celebrating our students as they let that greatness glow—through hard work, positive behavior, creativity, and perseverance.

We’re looking forward to a year full of growth, joy, and brightness, and we’re so grateful to partner with you in making it an unforgettable one for our Koalas!

We're looking forward to a year where our Koalas shine bright! 🐨💛✨

Annual Enrollment Update

Annual Enrollment Update

With a Glowing 2025-2026 school year just around the corner, we want to ensure that all of our families are prepared before school starts.

RETURNING STUDENTS: For our returning students and families, welcome back! We cannot wait to see you back on campus! Please make sure to complete the Annual Enrollment Update. This is required for all current students in Klein ISD to ensure each student has a schedule and teachers assigned prior to the first day of school.

Please know that your child will not be assigned a teacher for Meet the Teacher unless you have completed this process. Please make sure to complete the Annual Enrollment Update today.

https://www.kleinisd.net/update

🚌 25-26 Kuehnle Transportation Form🚌

School Bus

Help us prepare for the 2025-2026 school year by completing this transportation form. We want to make sure every student gets home safely on the first day of school and the entire year. The survey closes on Aug 11. If you miss the deadline, please complete the paper forms at Meet the Teacher on Aug 11 from 4:30-6:00 in your child's classroom OR email kuehnlefrontdesk@kleinisd.net.

25-26 School Supply List

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Click HERE for the 2025–2026 Kuehnle School Supply List. You can also find it on the Kuehnle website for easy access.

If you pre-ordered school supplies through Kuehnle, they will be waiting in your child’s classroom at Meet the Teacher—no need to bring anything!

If you did not pre-order, please use the link above to view the list when shopping at your local store. Feel free to bring the supplies with you to Meet the Teacher and drop them off directly in your child’s classroom.

We can’t wait to welcome our Koalas back and kick off a great school year! 🌟

25-26 PTO Membership

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Klein ISD Annual Volunteer Application

Want to volunteer at Kuehnle? All volunteers must submit a new application each school year.

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First Day of School

Parents are welcome to walk their child to their classroom on the first day of school, August 13, 2025. We encourage students to walk independently on the second day, but rest assured, our staff will be available to help them find their way!

On August 14, if you wish to accompany your child, please sign in at the front office, have your driver's license scanned, and receive a visitor badge. Starting Monday, August 18, all students should enter the building on their own, with staff continuing to assist them in reaching their classrooms safely.

We look forward to a wonderful start to the school year!

First day of school

Kuehnle PTO Online Spirit Store

Kuehnle Koalas

Show your Koala pride and stock up on all your favorite Kuehnle gear! 🎽🎒 From t-shirts and hoodies to more, our Spirit Store has everything you need to represent our amazing school in style! Scan the QR Code below.

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🔐 Visitor Entry Procedures – Keeping Kuehnle Safe & Secure

In 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 near the flagpole.

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

School Lunch Visitors

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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.

Lunchtime is also a valuable opportunity for students to connect with their peers and begin building the friendships they’ll continue to grow throughout the year. 💛

We will begin welcoming lunch visitors starting Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to create a positive and successful start to the school year!

Important Family Information

🏫 Visitors on Campus All visitors must check in at the front office upon arrival. A valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID is required to check in and access any area beyond the office. Upon check-in, visitors will receive a name tag, which must be worn visibly at all times while on campus. For everyone’s safety, all guests must use the main entrance (near the flagpole) to enter and exit the building.

👪 Custody & Legal Guidelines In accordance with district policy, the school is not required to contact the managing conservator when a possessory conservator requests to review records or consult with a teacher.

Parent Conflicts:
Please note that conflicts between parents must be resolved outside of the school setting.We kindly ask that you provide us with any court orders or documentation that outline custody arrangements or limitations on access or communication.

Custody Documentation:
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: 📞 Jennifer Elbert, Principal at (832)484-6650.

🚗 Carpool Procedures: To help keep our carpool line safe and efficient:

  • Please display your 25-26 NEON PINK car rider tag clearly on the rearview mirror.

  • Cell phone use is not permitted while in the carpool line.

  • During morning drop-off, follow staff directions and allow your child to exit the car when the line stops. This helps keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely.

⏰ Early Dismissals & Transportation Changes (Before 2:45 PM) Early Dismissals:
All early dismissals must be completed before 2:45 PM. If you need to pick up your child early, please email the front desk at Kuehnlefrontdesk@kleinisd.net with your request. Then, come to the front office at the designated time to sign your child out. After 2:45 PM, students will only be released according to their regular dismissal routine to ensure a smooth and safe end-of-day process.

Transportation Changes:
Any changes to your child’s normal afternoon transportation plan must be submitted in writing to the front office no later than 2:45 PM. This allows sufficient time to notify teachers and staff before dismissal. Please email all transportation changes to Kuehnlefrontdesk@kleinisd.net.

Medication at School All medication—both prescription and over-the-counter—must be delivered to the clinic by a parent or guardian.

Klein ISD will only allow prescription and non-prescription medication administration with a signed medical order from a licensed healthcare provider.

  • Prescription medications and Over-the-counter medication must be in the original packaging with the pharmacy label clearly showing the student’s name and dosage instructions.

  • Unused medication cannot be sent home with students. If you cannot pick up the medication personally, please arrange with the school nurse for another authorized adult to do so.

  • Please note: Vitamins, health supplements, and herbal remedies are not permitted to be administered at school.

  • Medications should not be altered from their original state, for example cutting them in half or mixing in a solution.

If you have questions, please contact our school nurse, Mrs. Chelsea Royer at 832-484-6625.

Car and Bus Riders

Every student who is a car rider MUST have a car rider number. This year our car rider tag color is NEON PINK. Last year's white tags will not be accepted for safety purposes. We do not dismiss by names and a lack of a car rider tag will require you to go to the front office to pick up your child. If your child will ever be a car rider during this school year, please pick up your car rider number at Meet The Teacher on August 11, 2025. If you cannot make it to meet the teacher, stop by the front office to pick up your car rider number between 8 AM and 3PM.

*AM Car Rider line is at the front of the school near the flagpole.

*PM Car Rider line is near the cafeteria.

Please be patient with the bus schedules the first several weeks of school. Buses typically run late the first few weeks of school. Click HERE to find out more information on bus stop locations and approximate times.

Smart Tags

Smart Tag

Klein ISD uses the SMART tag ID card system to increase student safety, streamline management of students riding on school buses, and allow access to campus services via easy scans.

The district purchased the first lanyard, card and plastic cover for every student. Parents will be required to pay for replacement cards, plastic protective covers, or lanyards if they are broken, lost, or stolen. Every student is required to have a Smart Tag. Parents will be contacted by our front office staff when a replacement is needed. Parents will need to pay for the replacement via School Cash Online. A link will be emailed to you. Once payment has been received the front office will provide the replacement.

Replacement fees:

Smart Tag = $5.00

-lanyard = $2.00

-plastic protective cover = $1.00

Click HERE for the smart tag parent app.

Dismissal Procedures

🚙 Car Riders

  • Official school car rider number tags must be displayed in the front windshield.

  • Please keep your car rider number tag displayed until your child gets in your car. After your child enters your car, please remove your carpool card from the windshield. This is our signal that your child is loaded.

  • Please be patient in the car line. Remember that safety is always a priority at Kuehnle. Be mindful that students are still moving until we give the go ahead to move cars forward.

  • Please refrain from using your cell phone in a School Zone, including waiting in the car rider line. There are Texas State Laws which prohibit the use of cell phones while in a school zone.

🚲Walkers/Bike Riders

  • Walkers will be issued a ‘dismissal card’ by their teacher.

  • Walkers will turn this card in to the staff member on duty at the assigned walker exit. This will be the student’s ‘ticket’ to leave the school building at the end of each day.

  • Walkers do not walk to cars in the parking lot. Any student leaving school grounds in a car must be picked up in the Car Rider line.

  • For safety reasons, do not park your car in the parking lot during dismissal unless you are required to come into the building.

🚌 Bus Riders

Students will receive a bus SMART Tag which must be attached to his/her backpack the entire year. Please do not remove this card.

  • Student must remain seated at all times.

  • Students must keep hands, feet and objects to themselves.

  • Refer to the Klein ISD Student Handbook for a more detailed list.

☔ Parents, please plan ahead with your child for rainy days. Consider packing a raincoat or umbrella for them to use. If you do not want your child to be a walker/biker on rainy days, please notify the front office of a change of dismissal before 2:45 PM.

All changes to a student’s regular means of dismissal must be received in the front office by 2:45 PM. You may email kuehnlefrontdesk@kleinisd.net

Class Adjustments

Thank you

During the first few weeks of school, your child’s classroom assignment may be adjusted. These changes are sometimes necessary to ensure balanced class sizes, accommodate staffing changes, or support instructional grouping that best meets student needs.

Any changes are made with careful consideration and are intended to enhance the overall learning experience for all students. If your child’s placement needs to be adjusted, you will be notified through both a letter and direct communication.

We appreciate your understanding and support in helping make any necessary transitions as smooth as possible for your child.

Campus Procedure on Birthday Invitations

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Parents may send invitations to teachers for distribution in the classroom. Please ensure you invite either the entire class, only boys, or only girls. Thank you for your cooperation!

Student Absences

Reporting Student Absences

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

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

Other acceptable forms of documentation include:

  • A handwritten note from the parent/guardian

  • A note from a medical professional

Please note that we are unable to accept absence notifications submitted via:

  • Email to the front office, registrar, teachers, or other staff members

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.

Attendance Matters

Birthday Snacks through the Cafeteria

Happy birthday to you

Klein ISD permits parents/guardians or grandparents to supply birthday snacks for their child’s birthday through the Klein ISD Food Service Department. Please email our food manage at dyoung1@kleinisd.net for more info and a list of items available.

  • Birthday snacks will be distributed for the entire class at the end of the lunch period, after students have had a nutritious meal as defined by the School Lunch Program and Texas Department of Agriculture.

  • Written consent from a parent/guardian must be obtained before a student will be permitted to have a birthday treat. (Sent in the 1st day packet.)

  • Two weeks notice is required for ordering birthday snacks through Klein ISD.

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25-26 Meal Prices 

Elementary Breakfast  $1.50 | Lunch $2.50

Borrowing Policy Students may borrow up to the price of 3 lunches for students on the paid eligibility.  Students having borrowed for three or more meals will be given a turkey sandwich, side dishes offered on the serving line, and milk at no charge. 

Free or Reduced Lunch To determine if a student qualifies for free or reduced-priced meals, families are encouraged to apply electronically at https://www.schoolcafe.com/kleinisd

  • Applications need to be filled out each school year

  • Families will need to sign into their existing SchoolCafé account or create a new account.

  • Families will be notified with eligibility results within 10 business days.

 

Kuehnle is a Phone Free Campus

Big Kahuna Fundraiser

Big Kahuna Fundraising

Big Kahuna Fundraiser

We are so excited to kick off our Big Kahuna Fall Fundraiser in August! Be sure to look over the fundraiser packet on Aug 21st, register online, and share with your friends and family. Students may turn in tickets daily (with a parent signature) once they have sold an item(s), to earn the collectibles this year. We are super exited to bring back the very popular party bus ride. Students must sell 15 items or more to qualify for the party bus or families have the option to join the family plan and sell 20 items to qualify for the party bus!

As always, we thank you for supporting our fundraisers. We make it a priority to give right back to our students through curriculum, technology, and so much more. Stay tuned for our fundraising goals this year!

Important Fundraiser dates:

Start Date: Aug 21-packets go home with students

End Date: Sept 12

Product Delivery: Oct 9th (cafeteria)

Stay Connected to Your Child's Learning

We encourage all families to explore the Klein ISD Family Curriculum Guides—a fantastic resource created to support you in your child’s educational journey. These guides are organized by grade level and quarter, and they make it easy to understand what your child is learning throughout the year. 💡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Inside each guide, you’ll find:

  • ✅ Key concepts and skills for every subject

  • ❓ Meaningful questions to ask your child

  • 🏠 Helpful tips for learning at home

  • 🧰 Additional tools for success

Whether you're reviewing a math concept or just starting a great dinner table conversation, these guides are here to help. Take a few minutes to check them out—you’ll feel even more connected and confident as your child’s partner in learning!

https://www.kleinisd.net/page/curriculumguides

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