🌟🐨September Edition🐨🌟

Kuehnle Family,

We are off to a wonderful start this school year, and it has been such a joy to see our Koalas already shining in their learning. I am deeply grateful for your continued partnership and support as we work together to create the very best opportunities and learning environment for our students.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Fall Open House on Thursday, September 4th, from 5:00–6:30 PM. This evening is designed primarily for parents and guardians to connect with teachers, learn more about the school year, and see how we can continue working together to support our Koalas’ success.

This year, we are excited to watch our Koalas let their greatness glow as they grow, achieve, and shine in their learning journey.

With gratitude,
Jennifer Elbert
Principal, Kuehnle Elementary

Important Dates

Sept. 1- Labor Day--No School
Sept. 2- Lunch Visitors Begin
Sept. 3- PTO Pizza Zone Spirit Night
Sept. 4- Fall Open House & General PTO Meeting 5:00-6:30 & PTO Pizza Zone Spirit Night
Sept. 5- GT referral deadline
Sept. 11- Big Kahuna End Date & First day of WOW camp & Patriot Day
Sept. 16- 1st & 2nd grade Jogging Club begins
Sept. 17- 3rd-5th grade Jogging Club begins
Sept. 18- Last day for Big Kahuna online orders
Sept. 19- Student Holiday--No School
Sept. 24- PTO Spirit Night-Spring Creek BBQ
Oct. 1- Fall Individual Picture 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. 24- Fall Family Night & PTO Trunk or Treat 5:30-7pm
Oct. 31- Story Book Character Parade

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.

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! 🐨💛✨

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!🌟

KISD Gifted/Talented Referral Window

Do you know a student who excels in advanced thinking, creativity, or problem-solving? The Klein ISD Gifted/Talented Referral Window opens August 4 for students in grades 1–12!
Referral deadline: September 5, 2025
Learn more and submit your referral at: kisd.us/gt

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

Kuehnle Fall Open House

Fall Open House September 4th 5:00-6:30 PM

We are excited to welcome you to our Fall Open House! This evening is designed primarily for parents and guardians to connect with teachers and learn more about the school year. Children are welcome to attend as well.

📅 Date: September 4th, 2025
📍 Location: Kuehnle Elementary

Schedule:

5:00–5:30 PM | First Classroom Session
5:30–6:00 PM | General PTO Meeting in the Cafeteria
6:00–6:30 PM | Second Classroom Session

Both classroom sessions will cover the same information, giving families with multiple children the chance to attend more than one grade level.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Patriot Day

The Counselor's Corner

Dear Koala Families,

My name is Erica Villarreal, and I am your school counselor here at Kuehnle.

As we begin the school year, it has been wonderful to learn about our Koala Ts of Success. These guidelines represent our campus expectations for behavior in various areas throughout the building. You will find posters in these locations for both staff and students to refer to as reminders of the Koala Ts. Be sure to check them out during your visits!

This month, our Koalas will be visiting the Calming Cave with their class and teacher. Our lesson is titled "Words Matter," where we will discuss the importance of choosing our words carefully—whether spoken or written—and how those words impact everyone around us.

If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Best regards,
Mrs. Villarreal, aka Mrs. V

🏃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!

PTO Pizza Zone Spirit Nights

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

Klein ISD Annual Volunteer Application

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

Kuehnle PTO Online Spirit Store

PTO Spring Creek BBQ Spirit Night

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! 💛

Fall Individual Pictures

📸 Picture Day is Coming Soon!

Picture packets will be sent home with students before Picture Day. Once you receive your packet, use the Picture Day ID EVTQ8T6FJ listed on the order form to pre-order your photos online.

💳 Important Reminder:
All payments must be made directly to Lifetouch. If you have any questions about ordering or payment, please contact Lifetouch using the contact information on the flyer.

No payments will be accepted at the school after Picture Day.

Thank you for helping us make Picture Day a success!

School Lunch Visitors

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.

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 Age Lunch Visitors

We truly appreciate seeing our former students, but we 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.

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

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

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
Message sent through Apptegy

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.

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

Big Kahuna Fundraiser

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 11

Online Sales close: Sept 18

Product Delivery: Oct 8th (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