This newsletter is much larger than those that will follow. We hope it can serve as a quick reference guide for critical pieces of information. The information will also be posted and archived on our upcoming (shorter) campus newsletters. 

🌟🐎Back to School Edition🐎🌟

Northampton Family,

I’m so excited to officially welcome you to a brand-new school year at Northampton! It is truly an honor to introduce myself again as the new principal of this amazing school community. I also want to extend a warm welcome to Mrs. Carole Thompson, who is joining our team as our new assistant principal. We’re both thrilled to lead our Colts to excellence this year. 

As we prepare for the year ahead, we are energized by the possibilities and eager to create a joyful, engaging, and enriching experience for every student. Our hallways will soon be buzzing with the voices and laughter of our Colts, and our classrooms will be filled with creativity, collaboration, and curiosity.

This year, we are launching an exciting STEAM initiative at Northampton. Our goal is to spark innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving in every student. We’re also hoping to build strong partnerships with families and community members who work in STEAM fields to help bring real-world connections into our school and guide us on our journey toward becoming a Texas STEM-designated campus.

We know that strong relationships between home and school make all the difference. Your support and involvement are key to helping our students thrive, and we’re committed to building a partnership grounded in trust, respect, and shared goals.

Please know that Mrs. Thompson and I are here to support you and your child. While much of our time is spent out in classrooms or collaborating with teachers, we are always happy to connect with families and will respond to your messages as quickly as possible.

We are looking forward to a year filled with growth, discovery, and #COLTivating success. Let’s make it one to remember!

With Colt Pride,
Lisa Mackey
Principal, Northampton Elementary

Important Dates

• Aug 4- Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground 3:00-4:00

• Aug 11- Meet the teacher 3:30-5:00

• Aug 12- Car Parade

• Aug 13- First day of school

• Sept 1- Holiday- No School

• Sept 2- Lunch Visitors Begin

• Sept 5- Fall Picture Day

• Sept 10- Fall Open House 5:00-6:30

• Sept 11-First Responders' Breakfast

Back to School Car Parade🎉

Kick off the new school year with some fun! 🚗💨 The teachers are going to decorate their cars, and roll through the neighborhoods! Help us start the year with smiles, music, and excitement. We can't wait to see you there! 🎈👋👋

We’re excited to see you at our annual Meet the Teacher event! Please enter through the front doors to be greeted. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. 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 tags this year, and last year’s 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.

• Purchase your child's official 2025-2026 School Spirit Shirt that we wear on Fridays.

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

• Become a PFO member and volunteer at Northampton

• Learn about Campus Kids 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

Northampton 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 Campus Kids or visit their website for more information.

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.

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.

🚌 25-26 Northampton Transportation Survey🚌

Help us prepare for the 2025-2026 school year by completing this transportation survey. 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 3:30-5:00 in your child's classroom OR email tsewell1@kleinisd.net.

25-26 School Supply List

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

🎒 If you pre-ordered school supplies through Northampton, 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 Colts back and kick off a great school year! 🌟

🔐 Visitor Entry Procedures – Keeping Northampton 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

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: 📞 Lisa Mackey, Principal at (832)484-5550.

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

• Please display your 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 2:30 PM) Early Dismissals:
All early dismissals must be completed before 2:30 PM. If you need to pick up your child early, please email the front desk at tsewell1@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 to the front office no later than 2:30 PM. This allows sufficient time to notify teachers and staff before dismissal. Please email all transportation changes to tsewell1@kleinisd.net.

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

• Prescription medications must be in the original container with the pharmacy label clearly showing the student’s name and dosage instructions.

• Over-the-counter medications must include dosage instructions based on your child’s age or weight and can only be administered with a doctor’s note.

• 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.

If you have questions, please contact our school nurse, Mrs. Elizabeth Goedde at 832-484-5506.

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 Northampton. 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 dismissed through the back doors near the bike racks. K-2 walkers must be signed out.

• 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 2:30 PM.

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.

All changes to a student’s regular means of dismissal must be received in the front office by 2:30 PM. You may email tsewell1@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

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!

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 manager at zlugogarcia1@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.

Student Absences

Reporting Student Absences

All student absences require be submitted within 5 days of the student’s return to school.

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

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

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

• A handwritten note from the parent/guardian

Everything must be entered through Skyward Family Access.

For additional details, please refer to the Attendance Policy section of the Klein ISD Student Handbook.

Thank you for helping us maintain accurate attendance records and ensure a smooth process for all families.

STEAM at Northampton

Northampton is kicking off the year with exciting and engaging STEAM activities. We will be utilizing Project Lead the Way as a fantastic extension to our learning. Encourage your students to share their thoughts about the PIT, how our Core Values connect with their Personalized Learner Profiles, and the Engineering Design Process.