Strack Intermediate

Strack Intermediate 

 

This Week at Strack

Family Newsletter for the week of November 10-14, 2025

 

Students of the Week!

We’re proud to honor Cougars each week who lead with heart and show our RISE values in action. These students embody what it means to be a Strack Cougar—showing Resilience, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Empathy. Way to go, Cougs!

        6th Grade: Isabella D.             7th Grade:  Olivia E.              8th Grade: Sophia VP.

Cougar Choir Competes in Contest

Strack Cougar Choir competed at Kemah Choir days last week, earning a Division I - Superior designation and representing our school splendidly! Way to go choir! 

A Wild West Hit: Spaghetti Western Takes the Strack Stage!

Our Strack Theatre program shined bright this week with their performance of Spaghetti Western! Our Cougar actors and actresses brought incredible energy, talent, and teamwork to the stage, delivering a fun and memorable show for our campus community. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication, and grateful to our theatre directors for guiding them to such a fantastic performance. Bravo to our amazing Cougar cast! 🎭🐾

Our Strack Cougar Cheerleaders represented us proudly this weekend!

 On Saturday, the team showcased their skills at the Klein High School Cheer Showcase, bringing energy, spirit, and Cougar pride to the floor. They looked fantastic and did an amazing job—way to go, Cougars! 🐾🎉

 

 

 

 

Strack Cougar Choir is selling beautiful holiday poinsettias to help pay for more uniforms! Our choir program has grown and we need to order more shirts and dresses. What a wonderful problem to have! 🙂 

Please help us keep everyone looking and feeling great by purchasing poinsettias for yourself or as a gift for others!

Questions? Contact Mr. Grijalva at mgrijalva1@kleinisd.net

 

Expedited Early Dismissals/Attendance Reminders

To expedite early dismissals, please submit requests on the morning of the day the early dismissal is needed by any of the following methods:

-Submit the request through Skyward

-Send a note with your child to turn into the Attendance Office

-Send your request by email

-Or leave a voicemail message (may be delayed due to office traffic)

Please be sure to include the pickup time and the name of the person picking up the student (if other than yourself), as well as a driver’s license for verification.

Instructions to Submit an Attendance Request through Skyward:

Step-by-Step Instructions

Log In: Access your Skyward Family Access account using your Klein Network credentials.

Go to Attendance: Click on the “Attendance” tile or tab.

Add Request: Select the “Absence Requests” tab and click on “+ Add Absence Request” or “Add Absence Request.”

Enter Dates and Times:

Enter the start and end dates of the absence.

If the absence is for the entire day, check the “All Day” box.

If it’s a partial day, uncheck “All Day” and enter the specific start and end times.

If it’s for early dismissal, use this section to specify the dismissal information.

Select Reason: Choose the appropriate reason from the “Attendance Reason” dropdown menu.

Add Details: Type any additional information in the “Comment” box. If someone will be picking up the student on your behalf, include their name here.

Save: Click the “Save” button to submit the request to the school’s attendance office for review and approval.
You’ll be able to check the status of your request to see the final outcome.

https://www.skyward.com/support/parents-and-students/family-access-toolkit/parents/power-up-absence-requests

Please note that parent/guardian emails are not acceptable forms of absence correspondence. Parent/guardian notes must be submitted using the Skyward family access portal or by sending a signed written note within 5 days from the absence.

Doctor notes, however, may be submitted by email, fax, sent to the attendance office within 5 days from the absence.

Cutoff time for early dismissals is 3:25 pm.

Para agilizar las salidas anticipadas, por favor envíen las solicitudes la mañana del día en que se necesite la salida, por cualquiera de los siguientes medios:

-Enviar la solicitud a través de Skyward

-Enviar una nota con su hijo(a) para entregarla en la Oficina de Asistencia

-Enviar su solicitud por correo electrónico

-O dejar un mensaje telefónico (puede haber demoras debido al tráfico en la oficina)

Asegúrese de incluir la hora de recogida y el nombre de la persona que recogerá al estudiante (si no es usted mismo), así como una licencia de conducir para verificación.

Instrucciones para enviar una solicitud de asistencia a través de Skyward: Instrucciones paso a paso

Iniciar sesión: Acceda a su cuenta de Skyward Family Access usando sus credenciales de la Red Klein.

Ir a Asistencia: Haga clic en el recuadro o pestaña “Attendance” (Asistencia).

Agregar Solicitud: Seleccione la pestaña “Absence Requests” (Solicitudes de Ausencia) y haga clic en “+ Add Absence Request” o “Add Absence Request”.

Ingresar Fechas y Horas:

Ingrese las fechas de inicio y fin de la ausencia.

Si la ausencia es todo el día, marque la casilla “All Day” (Todo el día).

Si es parcial, desmarque “All Day” e ingrese las horas de inicio y fin específicas.

Si se trata de una salida anticipada, use esta sección para especificar la información de la salida.

Seleccionar Motivo: Elija el motivo correspondiente en el menú desplegable “Attendance Reason” (Motivo de Asistencia).

Agregar Detalles: Escriba cualquier información adicional en el cuadro de “Comment” (Comentario). Si alguien recogerá al estudiante en su nombre, anote su nombre aquí.

Guardar: Haga clic en el botón “Save” (Guardar) para enviar la solicitud a la oficina de asistencia de la escuela para su revisión y aprobación.
Podrá revisar el estado de su solicitud para ver el resultado final.

https://www.skyward.com/support/parents-and-students/family-access-toolkit/parents/power-up-absence-requests

Tenga en cuenta: Los correos electrónicos de los padres o tutores no son formas aceptables de justificar una ausencia. Las notas de los padres o tutores deben enviarse a través del portal Skyward Family Access o mediante una nota escrita y firmada dentro de los 5 días posteriores a la ausencia.

Las notas médicas, sin embargo, pueden enviarse por correo electrónico, fax, o entregarse en la oficina de asistencia dentro de los 5 días posteriores a la ausencia.

La hora límite para salidas anticipadas es a las 3:25 p.m.

 

 

Strack PTO

Stay connected with Strack PTO! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @strackpto for the most up-to-date information on events, news, and ways to get involved.

Important Update on Student Behavior Expectations and Fighting

Please click the link below to read an important update regarding student behavior expectations and fighting. Thank you for your continued support in keeping Strack safe and focused on learning.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18f0Mq3yPahraTo5mv2rw-YBA7gHY6vgB/view?usp=sharing

Free Adult English Classes (Repeated Info)

Klein is offering Free Adult ESL classes starting September 26th. Please see the flyer HERE for more information.

 

ESL Classes

Updated Personal Communication Device Procedure  & Consequences for 2025-26 (Repeated Info)

no cell phones

Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, a new Texas state law (House Bill 1481) prohibits students from using personal communication devices—such as phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and tablets—during the instructional day while on school grounds. Devices must be turned off and stored out of sight in a backpack or bag from the first bell to the end of the school day, including during passing periods, lunch, and recess.

Violations require disciplinary action. Families are encouraged to discuss this law with their children before the first day of school on August 13th. Schools will also review expectations and consequences with students to support a focused and positive learning environment.

no personal communication devices


As a reminder, in compliance with new Texas law HB 1481, all devices must remain put away during the school day. Repeated offenses will result in escalating consequences:

  • 1st Offense – Device turned in to grade-level office, admin conference, parent contacted. Student may pick up device from the admin office at the end of the day.

  • 2nd Offense – Device turned in, consequence may include lunch detention or after-school detention, parent contacted. Student may pick up device from the admin office at the end of the day.

  • 3rd Offense – Device turned in, one day of ISS, parent contacted. Parent/guardian must pick up the device from the front office during school hours.

  • 4th Offense & Beyond – Device turned in, consequence may range from 2 days ISS up to DAEP placement, parent contacted. Parent/guardian must pick up the device from the front office during school hours.

Thank you for helping us maintain a focused learning environment!

Tardy Procedures (Repeated Info)

Tardies are counted in total, per day, and reset each week. Once a discipline has been assigned it is the student's responsibility to reschedule due to a conflict. If you do not attend and miss your consequence, you may be given ISS immediately. Please see the disciplinary consequences below.

  • 1-3: Warning

  • 4: Lunch Detention

  • 5: One Hour After School Detention

  • 6: Two Hours After School Detention

  • 7+ ISS (The number of days is determined by AP)

Student Dress Code (Repeated Info)

Strack follows a strict adherence to the Klein ISD Dress Code found in the student handbook.

Free and Reduced Lunch (Repeated Info)

We encourage all families to apply for free or reduced lunch. You may do so by applying electronically at kisd.us/frmealapp to see if your student(s) qualify for free or reduced priced meals. Applications need to be filled out each school year, and we encourage you to fill out this year’s application now. Families will be notified with eligibility results within 10 business days.

 

Lunch Visitors (Repeated Info)

To help maintain a safe and secure environment, we will not be able to accommodate lunch visitors this school year. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Food Deliveries (Repeated Info)

To maintain a safe and smooth school day, we kindly ask that there are no food deliveries to students. We appreciate your support in helping everyone plan ahead and stay focused on learning!

Family Curriculum Guides

(Repeated Info)

To help our families stay connected to what is going on, we want to share with a link to the KISD Curriculum Guide. This provides and overview of the instruction that students receive as we teach the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). This information includes questions you can ask your child and ways you can support their learning at home. Support at home is a critical piece of our students' success.

 

Friendly Faces at Strack

gray

Ms. Stephanie Gray Principal of Strack Intermediate 832-249-5400 sgray1@kleinisd.net

Kat Matthews

Ms. Kat Matthews Principal Secretary 832-249-5400 kmatthews3@kleinisd.net

moye

Mr. Kevin Moye
6th Grade Assistant Principal
832-249-5413 kmoye1@kleinisd.net

quinsey

Ms. Carmycia Quinsey
6th Grade Counselor
832-249-5435 cquinsey1@kleinisd.net

cisneros

Ms. Yesenia Cisneros
6th Grade Secretary
832-249-5450 ycisneros1@kleinisd.net

valdez

Mr. Kyle Valdez
7th Grade Assistant Principal
832-249-5411
kvaldez1@kleinisd.net

white

Ms. Sonya White
7th Grade Counselor
832-249-5430
swhite4@kleinisd.net

abbey

Ms. Betty Pressly-Abbey
7th Grade Secretary
832-249-5416
bpresslyabbey1@kleinisd.net

marino

Ms. Kelsey Marino
8th Grade Assistant Principal
832-249-5412
kmarino1@kleinisd.net

hurst

Ms. Priscilla Hurst
8th Grade Counselor
832-249-5431
phurst1@kleinisd.net

strack

Ms. Elva Escobar
8th Grade Secretary
832-249-5475
eescobar1@kleinisd.net

young

Ms. Latoshia Young
Attendance Secretary
832-249-5400
lyoung1@kleinisd.net

rye

Mr. Nicholas Rye
Nurse
832-249-5405
nrye1@kleinisd.net

myles

Mr. Tywain Myles
Campus Athletic Coordinator
832-249-5440
tmyles1@kleinisd.net

petersen

Ms. Priscila Petersen Academic Lead Facilitator
832-249-5400
ppetersen1@kleinisd.net

duncan

Ms. Sarah Duncan ARD Committee Manager 832-249-5424 sduncan1@kleinisd.net

strack

Ms. Crystal Prophet Registrar
832-249-5400
cprophet2@kleinisd.net