May Edition

Kuehnle Families,

Next week, we are excited to let our appreciation glow as we celebrate our incredible teachers and staff during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (May 4–8)! We are so grateful for the heart, dedication, and impact the Kuehnle staff bring to our campus. Thank you for helping us make them feel extra special!

We are also thrilled to welcome our incoming families at our Pre-K & Kindergarten Launch Party on May 12 from 4:30–6:00 PM. We can’t wait to meet our newest Koalas and begin their journey at Kuehnle.

Thank you as well for the incredible support during our recent Boosterthon! It was amazing to see our Kuehnle Family come together to cheer on our students. Your generosity helps our campus continue to grow and glow by providing meaningful opportunities for all learners.

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, this is an important time for our students to finish strong and keep their glow going. Thank you for your continued support in ensuring your child is present, on time, and ready to learn each day.

We are so grateful for our amazing Kuehnle community. Thank you for all you do to help our students and staff shine. Let’s make it a glowing finish to an incredible school year! ✨🐨

With gratitude and Koala Pride,
Jennifer Elbert
Principal, Kuehnle Elementary 🐨

May Important Dates

May 2 - KEF 5K and Kids' Fun Run
May 4-8 - National Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 6 - PTO Spirit Night Chick-fil-A
May 12 - Pre-K & Kindergarten Launch Party 4:30-6:00 PM
May 13 - 1st Grade Musical
May 14 - Wallace West, Illustrator, Visits Kuehnle
May 18 - Last day school store is open
May 21 - Memory Book Signing Day-student only event
May 22 - Kuehnle Field Day
May 25 - Memorial Day-No school
May 27 - 5th Grade Appreciation Ceremony and Celebration
May 28 - End of Year Learning Celebrations PK-4th grade, and last day of school
May 31 - Last Day to order pre-packaged school supplies

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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!

Pre-packaged School Supplies for 2026-2027 on sale NOW!

Kuehnle families, please check your schoolcash online account for the links to pre-purchase 26-27 school supplies. No cash or checks accepted. This is not required but is offered as a convenient option for pre-purchase. All pre-purchased school supplies will be delivered to classrooms for meet the teacher in August. The deadline to purchase is May 31st. If you miss the deadline, you are welcome to purchase school supplies on your own. The 2026-2027 school supply list will be posted on our Kuehnle elementary website.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week May 4-8

Join us in celebrating our amazing teachers and staff during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week May 4–8! Each day offers a fun way to say thank you. Participation is optional—feel free to bring items to your teacher(s)/staff on the days you choose!

You can find information about Staff Favorites Here.

KEF 5K & Kids’ Fun Run

Mark your calendars! The KEF 5K & Kids’ Fun Run will take place on Saturday, May 2. This fun community event supports our schools, and when you register, you can select Kuehnle Elementary to support. $3 from every registration comes back to our campus. There is also a special incentive for elementary schools:

🥇 1st place (most registered racers): $1,000

🥈 2nd place: $500

🥉 3rd place: $250

We would love to see our families come out to run, walk, and support our school community. Stay tuned for more details!

Kuehnle PTO Spirit Night Chick-fil-A May 6

Pre-K & Kindergarten Launch Party May 12 4:30-6:00 PM

Mental Health Awareness Week

We invite all students to join in our Mental Health Awareness Week spirit days, May 11–15! Participation is optional, and we encourage everyone to have fun while supporting wellness and positivity across our campus.

Kuehnle Field Day May 22

Date: Friday, May 22

Schedule for the Day:

PreK & Kindergarten: 8:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Grades 1-5: 8:45 AM - 2:09 pm

CLICK HERE to RSVP for Field Day! RSVP deadline is May 18th at noon.

5th grade Appreciation Ceremony May 27th at 8:30 am

5th grade Koala families, we hope you can join our ceremony at 8:30 am in the cafeteria! Please RSVP to confirm your attendance and pick up your badge outside. If you didn't RSVP, please obtain a visitor badge at the front office and arrive early.

Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, May 21st at noon.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

5th Grade Celebration May 27th

We are planning an event to commemorate this year's 5th grade class and are seeking general donations to help cover the costs. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made here:

https://kuehnlepto.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6485&form=12

Thanks!
Geneva Gandy
Vice President

*Parents please turn the permission forms for the 5th grade celebration by no later than May 20th. This is a student event only.

End of the Year Learning Celebrations for PK-4th grades May 28th

We invite you to join us for the end of the year learning celebrations so you too can celebrate your child's achievements. Please see the schedule below for your child’s celebration time. Early dismissal with the classroom teacher is available starting at 10:00 am.

RSVP today to avoid long lines! To RSVP, your license must be scanned into Raptor. If you need your license scanned, please visit the front office by 5/21 at noon, and then you can RSVP using the provided link.

Please note that lunch visitors and lunch drop-offs will not be permitted on this day.

RSVP For: PreK – 4th grade Learning Celebrations

Deadline to RSVP: 5/21 at noon.

Click HERE to RSVP!

Grade levels times:

Pre-K 9:30-10:00 Classroom

Second Grade 9:30-10:00 Classroom

ACCESS 9:30-10:00 Classroom

BASE Plus 9:30-10:00 Classroom

First Grade 10:00-10:30 Classroom

Third Grade 10:15-10:45 Classroom

Fourth Grade 10:30-11:00 Classroom

Kindergarten 11:00-11:30 Classroom

Summer STEM Camp Opportunity

Kuehnle School Hours

School Starts at 8:05 am - NEW START TIME for 25-26!

School Ends at 3:25 pm

Students may enter the building at 7:40 am

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 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.

Lunch Visitor Procedures

To ensure a safe and structured environment, only a student’s parents, grandparents, legal guardians, or family may visit and have lunch with their child.

Students may not have lunch with another student’s parent, grandparent, or guardian, even with parental permission.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!

School-Aged Lunch Visitors

We truly appreciate seeing our former students, but we must firmly request that intermediate and high school students not visit Kuehnle during lunch. Attendance is crucial, and we wholeheartedly support the initiatives of other campuses in this regard. If a student is unable to attend their own school due to health issues, it is important for them to stay home for their own well-being. Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of all our Koalas.

Birthday Snacks through the Cafeteria

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.
Birthday requests will begin after Sept 15th.

Please click this link to request Birthday treats through the Kuehnle cafeteria. You must print, complete and return to the cafeteria manager.

Additionally, the Texas Education Code §28.002(L-3)(1) permits parents/guardians or grandparents to provide a birthday snack for their child's birthday following these guidelines.