🌟🐨October Edition🐨🌟

Kuehnle Family,

Happy October! It’s hard to believe we’re already closing out the first quarter of the year. Our Koalas have been hard at work, and it fills me with pride to see their growth, curiosity, and kindness shining across our campus. Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to create the very best opportunities and learning environment for every child.

This month is filled with exciting learning experiences and special events, and we look forward to connecting with you throughout the month. Your support—whether through volunteering, attending events, or encouraging your child at home—truly makes a difference in their success.

Together, we are building a school community rooted in high expectations, respect, and care for one another. I’m grateful to be on this journey with you and look forward to celebrating all the ways our Koalas will let their greatness glow in this month. ✨

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

Important Dates

Oct. 1-31 - National Principals Month
Oct. 2 - School custodian Appreciation Day
Oct. 6 - National Coaches Day
Oct. 8- Big Kahuna Product pick up in the Kuehnle cafeteria 4:00pm-6:00pm
Oct. 13-17- Fall Break
Oct. 20-24- Scholastic Book Fair
Oct 23 - Big Kahuna Limo ride for qualifying students
Oct. 24- Fall Family Night, Evening Bookfair Shopping & PTO Trunk or Treat 5:30-7pm
Oct. 27-31: Anti-Drug Week
Oct. 31- Story Book Character Parade 9am
Nov. 3 - Pearl Fincher 3rd grade field trip
Nov. 4 - Election Day-student holiday, PTO Spirit Event Pottery Parlor/Cordovan Art School
Nov. 6 - Veteran's Day Breakfast & Fall picture re-takes
Nov. 14- PTO Spirit Night at Skate Champions
Nov. 15 - PTO Green City Recylce Drive

Kuehnle Brag Button

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.

Kuehnle Chronicle Editions

Did you miss a Kuehnle Chronicle Newsletter? Click the links for the earlier editions.

Back to School Edition

September Edition

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! 🐨💛✨

Thank you community partners and Koala families

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support our campus has received as we kicked off the new school year!

A huge thank you to Kroger for partnering with Klein ISD to provide Backpack Buddy supplies for our students — your contribution is making a real difference in our community.

We also want to sincerely thank Starbucks, Koala Kare, and Hero Martial Arts for treating our staff to a delicious breakfast during our back-to-school professional development days. Your kindness helped start our year off on a high note!

Thank you to HEB for the beautiful back-to-school roses gifted to each member of our staff — your thoughtful gesture truly brightened our day.

And an extra special thank you to the Pirir family for going above and beyond by fulfilling every single item on the Kuehnle Clinic Amazon wish list. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on our campus.

Thank you to the Barahona family for their kindness, generosity and continued support for the breakfast donations to our Kuehnle staff.

We are deeply thankful for each and every donation made to Kuehnle Elementary. Your support helps us continue to create a positive and nurturing environment for our students and staff.

Kuehnle is an A-Rated Campus!

🌟We’re proud to share that Kuehnle earned an A rating in the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) 2025 A–F Accountability Ratings. This success is powered by our incredible students, staff, and families working together. Kuehnle also received two distinctions in Academic Achievement in Mathematics and Postsecondary Readiness. Congratulations to the entire Kuehnle Community!🌟

Big Kahuna Order Pick up Oct 8. 4-6pm

Big Kahuna Fundraiser

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:

Product Delivery: Oct 8th (cafeteria) from 4-6 pm. ONE DAY ONLY!

Download the Klein ISD App

Tired of juggling multiple apps to keep up with your child’s school life? We’ve got you covered!

Introducing the NEW Klein ISD App—your one-stop shop for everything from grades and calendars to messages from teachers and real-time alerts.

Replaces Remind for classroom communication
View events, lunch menus, school news & more
Set up notifications that matter to YOU
Available in your App Store or Google Play
Login with your cell number

Start the 2025–2026 school year organized and connected!

Download now: kleinisd.net/app

Thank you, Kuehnle PTO Sponors!

Kuehnle Scholastic Bookfair

Boooooooooooks!
The Scholastic Book Fair is creeping back into Kuehnle this October—and we’re so excited!

Where: Kuehnle Library
When: October 20–24 | 8:30 AM – 2:45 PM
Families are welcome to shop during recess and lunch times with their children. To preserve valuable learning time, we kindly ask that classroom instruction not be interrupted during other parts of the day.

Why:
The Book Fair is a great way to:
✨ Spark excitement about reading
✨ Grow your home library
✨ Support our school library through fundraising

Bonus!
The Book Fair will also be open during Fall Family Night on Friday, October 24—join us for a fun-filled evening of books and family time!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Klein ISD Anti-Drug Week

🏃Kuehnle Jogging Club🏃‍♀️

Calling all Kuehnle Koalas in 1st-5th grade who like to jog! It’s time to sign up for Jogging Club. All students are welcome but MUST be signed up by a parent or guardian to partici-pate.

Students will jog on our Kuehnle Path from 7:35-8:00 on their designated days. We ask that all joggers wear athletic shoes for safety.

JOGGING CLUB START DATES:

1st & 2nd grade: Meet every Tuesday/Thursday beginning September 16th

3rd, 4th & 5th grade: Meet every Wednesday/Friday beginning September 17th

Use this link to register your child for Jogging Club.

Kuehnle Yearbooks are on sale NOW!

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.

25-26 PTO Membership

PTO BOO Gram

Send a Sweet Surprise!
Treat your favorite teacher, staff member, friend, or even your whole class to something special!

Online Orders: October 1–24
In-Person Sales: October 20–22 (During Lunch Periods)
Delivery Date: October 31

Don’t miss the chance to make someone’s day a little sweeter!

PTO Trunk or Treat & Kuehnle Fall Family Fun Night

Kuehnle PTO Presents: 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat!
We’re thrilled to invite you to Trunk or Treat! Join us in spreading Fall cheer by decorating your trunk and handing out candy to our Kuehnle Koalas.

Location: Front Parking Lot (by the gym)
Trunk Set-Up: Begins at 4:45 PM and must be completed by 5:15 PM

Sign Up: Click the link or scan the QR code

But that’s not all! Stick around for Fall Family Night:
Explore the Book Fair in the library
Enjoy fun fall games in the cafeteria

It’s a night full of treats, fun, and community spirit. We hope to see you there!

Kuehnle PTO Online Spirit Store

Storybook Character Parade

graphic of storybook parade picture of a book

Join Us for the Kuehnle Storybook Character Parade!

We invite you to celebrate with us on Friday, October 31 at 9:00 a.m. as Kuehnle students showcase their favorite book characters in a delightful parade! Students will proudly dress as characters from their beloved books and parade around the school.

To attend as a spectator, please click the link below by NOON on Monday, Oct 27th.

RSVP HERE!

If you RSVP we will have a table set up outside to distribute visitor badges.

Weather Considerations:
We will monitor the weather forecast to decide if the parade can take place outside on the jogging path, with spectators seated on the grass. Please bring your own chair. If we need to move the event indoors, we will notify you in advance. Updates regarding the parade location will be sent as the date approaches.

Visitor Information:
If you have not RSVP'd or had your driver's license scanned at Kuehnle, you will need to visit the front office to obtain a visitor's badge. Arrive early, as there may be a wait, and we want to ensure you don’t miss the parade!

Costume Guidelines:
Students are encouraged to wear inexpensive, homemade costumes. Each student must carry a copy of their chosen book or a poster/paper with the book's title on it. Please remember that we still need to follow the student dress code set by the district. Costume "accessories" such as swords, wands, etc...should stay at home. Also, only costumes that are book characters are allowed. No scary costumes or Halloween costumes please.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Keeping Kuehnle Safe & Secure

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! 💛

School Lunch Visitors

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 with payment.

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.

New Texas Law Personal Communication Devices

What's Included Cell Phones Smart Watches Tablets Earbuds

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