Kuehnle Family,

Happy November! Our Koalas have been hard at work, and it fills me with pride to see their growth and kindness glowing brightly across our campus. Their enthusiasm and effort continue to make Kuehnle shine!

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to create the very best opportunities and learning environment for every child. Your support—whether through volunteering, attending events, or encouraging your child at home—helps our students let their greatness glow in all they do.

This month is filled with exciting learning experiences and special events, and we look forward to connecting with you throughout November. Together, we’re building a school community rooted in high expectations, respect, and care for one another—a place where every child can shine their brightest.

I look forward to celebrating all the ways our Koalas will continue to let their greatness glow this month! ✨

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

• Nov. 3 - Pearl Fincher 3rd grade field trip

• Nov. 4 - Election Day-student holiday, PTO Spirit Event Pottery Parlor/Cordovan Art School

• Nov. 6 - Veterans Day Breakfast for Veterans & Fall picture retakes

• Nov. 7- Strings Tour 5th grade student only event

• Nov. 14- PTO Spirit Night at Skate Champions 4-8pm

• Nov. 14-15 - PTO Green City Recylce Drive Spirit Nights

• Nov. 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break

• Dec . 4 - Kuehnle Spelling Bee 9am & Mighty Orffin' Music Makers Performance at 6pm (Cafe')

• Dec. 18-Koala Days student event only. Due to adjusted lunch times there are no lunch visitors
• Dec. 12-KHS Holiday Tour-student only event

• Dec. 19 - Classroom Winter Parties 10-10:45 am

• Dec. 22- Jan. 6 - Winter Break

• Jan. 7 -Classes resume for students

• Jan. 19- Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Student & Staff Holiday

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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!

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.

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We need your immediate help to ensure the safety of all students during morning arrival, especially on Jogging Club days. Our campus guard and staff have observed unsafe drop-off practices—students being let out of vehicles outside of the designated car rider line.

For the safety of all students, Jogging Club participants must be dropped off through the regular car rider line only. Once students exit their vehicles in the supervised area, they may walk directly to Jogging Club. Please understand that dropping students off in any other area creates a serious safety hazard. If unsafe drop-off practices continue, we will have to discontinue Jogging Club to protect our students.

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our Koalas safe.

In October, Mrs. Villarreal and Mrs. Elbert led a schoolwide character lesson on our Koala T’s of Success. These important traits guide how we learn, serve, and lead at Kuehnle each day.

Our Koalas were reminded to:
🌟 Think Safe
🌟 Take Responsibility
🌟 Show Tolerance Toward Others

Students also learned (and proudly recited!) our Kuehnle Koala Creed, a reminder to make positive choices and let their greatness glow:

🐨 Kuehnle Koala Creed
As a Kuehnle Koala, I pledge each day,
To live by the Koala T’s in every way.
I’ll think safe, take responsibility,
Show tolerance to all, and be the best me.

We’re proud of how our Koalas are shining bright by showing kindness, responsibility, and respect all around campus! 

💛 Snack Pack of Kindness

This semester, our KIND Club is spreading joy through its Snack Pack of Kindness initiative! We’re collecting individually packaged snacks to fill decorated lunch sacks that will be shared with Klein ISD food pantries to support families in need.

Donations will be accepted through November 19. Every snack shared helps our Koalas let their kindness glow across the district! 🌟🐨

We warmly invite our Veterans to join us on Thursday, November 6th at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria for a special gathering to honor and thank you for your service to our country.

Please come enjoy a moment of gratitude and appreciation from our school community—we are truly thankful for your dedication and sacrifice.

As part of our campus security measures you must have your ID scanned this school year to attend the events. You can come anytime before Monday, November 3rd at noon to have your ID scanned. If you are unsure if it has already been scanned you can call the front office at (832) 484-6650.

*RSVP will ensure plenty of breakfast items and a seat. If possible, please have license or identification scanned in the office prior to event to prevent delay
**Additional family members are welcome to attend, but please note special seating is reserved for the veterans. 

Click to RSVP by  November 3 by noon

You’re invited to Klein ISD MakerFest 2025!

Join us on November 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Klein Cain High School (10201 Spring Cypress Rd, Klein, TX 77070) for a free, hands-on celebration of creativity and innovation hosted by Klein ISD Libraries!

Bring the whole family for a morning full of exciting activities, including:

STEAM Challenges (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math)

eSports Challenges

Make & Take Projects

Family Maker Challenges

Come explore, create, and discover — where curiosity meets creativity at MakerFest 2025!

Kuehnle Yearbooks are on sale NOW. 

To purchase your yearbook, click HERE or go to www.treering.com

Soft cover: $22.00*

Hard cover: 28.02 *

*price does not include sales tax

Passcode is: 1016534883652460

See the image attached for more information. 

Questions? Please email kuehnlememorybook@gmail.com

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. 

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.

Visitor Procedures at Kuehnle

In alignment with Klein ISD’s safety protocols, all visitors must:

• Ring the doorbell and show a valid photo ID at the front entrance

• Identify yourself, your child’s name, and reason for visit

• Enter only through the main entrance by the flagpole

• Check in at the front office (ID will be scanned if visiting beyond the office)

• Wear a visible visitor name tag at all times

🚫 Please do not allow others to enter behind you.

Thank you for helping us keep our students and staff safe! 💛

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!

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.

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