Welcome Back, Husky Families!

We are excited to welcome you and your family back for another incredible school year at Metzler Elementary!

Our theme for the 2026–2027 school year is "WE ARE Metzler." More than just a theme, it reflects who we are as a school community and the values we choose to live out every day. At Metzler, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, valued, respected, and connected. We are committed to creating a school where every student knows they belong, has trusted adults who care about them, and feels confident to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. Together, we will continue building a community where kindness, collaboration, and high expectations help every Husky thrive.

We know that the partnership between home and school plays a vital role in helping students feel successful and connected. Your support, encouragement, and involvement make a tremendous difference, and we are grateful to partner with you throughout the year. When families and schools work together, students are more likely to feel a strong sense of belonging and achieve their very best.

As we kick off the school year, here are a few helpful tips to ensure a smooth transition back:

Stay connected with your child’s teacher and our campus staff.

Establish routines at home that support learning and rest.

Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns—we’re here to help!

Please be on the lookout for our monthly campus newsletter, which comes out the first Wednesday of every month. These updates will include important dates, events, and celebrations you won’t want to miss.

We also hope to see you at Meet the Teacher Night on Monday, August 10th, 4:30-6:00 PM—a great time to connect, ask questions, and get ready for an amazing year.

Let’s make this a year to remember. 

Warmly,

Danis Boone,

Principal, Metzler Elementary

With a Glowing 2026-2027 school year just around the corner, we want to ensure that all of our families are prepared before school starts.

To ensure your child receives a teacher assignment for Meet the Teacher, please complete all required enrollment steps as soon as possible. Returning families will need to submit the Annual Enrollment Update, and families of our new Huskies will need to complete the new student enrollment process.

Thank you for helping us prepare for a smooth and successful start to the school year!

Visit the Klein ISD Back-To-School Hub, linked below to complete the update.

Klein ISD Back-To-School Hub

We have a few exciting opportunities to support our Huskies as we kick off the new school year!

Please consider volunteering for Bus Buddies during the first week of school. Bus Buddies is a partnership between Klein ISD and our volunteers to help ensure elementary students safely get off the bus at the correct stop during the first few days of school.

We are looking for one Bus Buddy for each elementary bus on August 12–14, 2026. The time commitment is approximately 3:00–5:00 PM each day.

To volunteer, you must first complete the  KISD Volunteer Application. Please note that the approval process typically takes 5–7 business days, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you have not already done so.

Please review the available volunteer opportunities below and click the sign-up button to reserve your spot.

Bus Buddies

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and successful start to the school year for our Huskies!

 Upcoming Events

• Aug 10- Meet the teacher 4:30-6:00

• Aug 12- First day of school

Looking Ahead

• Aug 31- Lunch Visitors Begin

• Sept 7 - Labor Day-No School

• Sept 11- First Responder's Breakfast

• Sept 16- Open House - 5:00-6:30 pm
• Sept 17- Fall Individual Picture Day

• Sept 18 - No School-Student Holiday/Teacher & Staff Workday

We invite all community members and families to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing teachers and staff.

Please click HERE to fill out the form to share your appreciation! This form will be open all year long and will be in each edition of our Husky Happenings Newsletter.

Your responses will be compiled and shared with the entire school community, highlighting the dedication and hard work of our staff. Thank you for helping us celebrate those who make a difference every day!

On Friday, August 7th at 3:15 PM, you will receive a welcome email from your child’s teacher. This email will include an introduction and all the details you need for our upcoming Meet the Teacher event on Monday, August 10th (4:30-6:00PM).

This special time is a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to visit the classroom, meet the teacher, and get comfortable in the learning environment before the first day of school.

Please bring your child’s school supplies with you to the event so they’re ready to go on the first day.

If you pre-ordered supplies through our school sale last spring, they’ll be waiting in the classroom.

If you still need to purchase supplies, you can find the list on our school website: Metzler.Kleinisd.net under the Family Resources tab.

We look forward to seeing you there and starting the year off strong together!

To ensure your child is assigned a teacher please make sure you have completed your enrollment online (here). If you are a returning Husky don't forget to complete the REQUIRED Annual Student Information update. Click https://www.kleinisd.net/page/annual-student-information-update to start the process.

    All families of students that will be car riders will need to pick up their official 2026–2027 car rider tag in the library at Meet the Teacher. New and returning car riders must pick up a car tag. Car tags from previous years may not be used. Complete the car rider tag application linked below by Friday, August 7th at 4:00 PM to ensure your car tag is ready for pick up at Meet the teacher.

Car Rider Tag Appliction

• Stop by the PTO table and learn how you cansupport our students and staff (At the front entrance of the school)

• Stop by your child's classroom to meet the teacher
• Pick up your car tag from the Library

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

• Learn about Campus Kids if you need before or after school care for your child (Cafeteria)

• Learn about Girl Scouts and Boys Scouts of America (Cafeteria)

• Transportation department can answer your questions about bus routes  (Cafeteria)

   

To help maintain our new carpet and keep our classrooms clean, safe, and focused on learning, we are updating our expectations around water bottles.

Effective immediately, we ask that students bring only:

• Water only (no juice, sports drinks, or flavored beverages)

• Spill-resistant bottles with lids that do not have exposed straws (such as flip-tops, spouts, or twist caps)
  (Stanley-style cups, open tops, or straw lids should be left at home.)

These simple changes will help prevent spills, reduce distractions, and support a clean learning space for everyone.

Thank you for your support in helping our students stay hydrated in a safe and responsible way. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Let’s Start Strong!
At Metzler, we believe every day is a new opportunity to build a bright future—and it all starts with being here, ready to learn!

The school day begins at 8:05 AM. Arriving on time helps students start their day with confidence and ensures they don’t miss important instruction and community time. Let’s work together to build strong routines that support a successful year for every student.

Students may enter the building at 7:40am

Instruction and community time begins at 8:05am

Tardy Bell at 8:05am

School Ends at 3:25pm

Front office hours: 7:40 am-4:00 pm

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe by not dropping off your child before 7:40 a.m., as there is no one available to supervise them until that time. Campus Kids Before and After School Program is available at Metzler. For information about this program please contact Campus Kids.

Contact Campus Kids at 281-468-8013 or 281-222-4186 or visit the Campus Kids website at www.campuskidsllc.com

Parents are welcome to walk their child to their classroom on the first day of school, August 12, 2026. We encourage students to walk independently on the second day, but rest assured, our staff will be available to help them find their way!

Whether you're celebrating your child's first day or holding back a few tears, we'd love for you to join us after morning drop-off! Stop by the cafeteria for the PTO Boo Hoo, Woo Hoo event to connect with other Metzler families, learn about opportunities to get involved, and kick off the new school year together. We look forward to seeing you there! 🐾

Starting Friday, August 14th, all students should enter the building on their own, with staff continuing to assist them in reaching their classrooms safely.

We look forward to a wonderful start to the school year!

CAR RIDER Drop Off PROCEDURES

Car Rider Drop off is on the south side of the building facing West Rayford Road

• Students may start entering the building at 7:40

• Families can access either of the two morning drop off lanes. We recommend that families of PreK, Kinder and ACCESS use the lane closest to the building.

• Please see the car rider drop off map below.

• Please make sure car riders have their backpacks and exit vehicles expeditiously, on the passenger side.

• Students may not be dropped off in the parking lot.

• The shortest wait times are between 7:40-7:50. You will experience longer wait times after 7:50.

• We ask that all adults stay in their car while dropping students off, when parents/guardians get out of their cars it delays drop off and can cause a back up and delay students from getting to class on time. If your child needs assistance, roll down you window and a staff member will assist.

• Please place a tag on your child's backpack that includes their first and last names and the name of their teacher.

• There will be staff members stationed in the hallways to assist them in finding their classrooms.

CAR RIDER PICKUP PROCEDURES

Car Rider Pickup is on the south side of the building facing West Rayford Road

As you know traffic can be congested the first week of school especially during afternoon pickup. Please be patient as students learn the routine. You can help by ensuring your child knows his/her car rider number on the first day of school.

During dismissal, classrooms will be notified of car rider numbers as cars arrive and students will be dismissed to the car rider area in waves.

• We ask that all drivers follow the designated car rider route and be attentive by refraining from talking and/or texting in the school zone. The safety of our children, faculty, and staff is our upmost priority.

• Please see car rider pickup map below.

• Dismissal begins at 3:25

• To pick up students in the car rider area, you will need a car rider tag in your windshield. If you do not have a car rider tag you will need to go to the front office for an ID check.

• Car rider tags will be issued during Meet the Teacher.

• Families with students in multiple grade levels will be issued a car number based on the grade of the youngest child.

• Each family must have their own car rider tag - You will need a car rider tag for your child(ren) and the car rider tag of the child(ren) that is riding with you.

• The lane closest to the school will be reserved for Pre-K and Kinder students. The other lanes will be reserved for families of students in 1st-5th grades.

• All cars in the immediate pick-up area must be loaded before cars are allowed to move forward.

• If your child is not in the vehicle when the line moves, you will need to loop around and get back into the line.

• We ask that all adults stay in their car while picking students up, when parents/guardians get out of their cars it delays pick up and can cause a back up and delay dismissal.

• Please remove your car rider tag from your windshield once your child(ren) is in the vehicle. This will help us determine when the line can move forward to exit the pick-up area.

• Parking at other locations and walking up to the porch and crossing through the car rider lanes or in front of school buses is not safe and will not be permitted.

Use the link below to look up your student's bus route and to find more information about transportation.

Website: Search for Bus Routes

Please Note...

• Your child should be at their bus stop 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

• Although every effort is made to keep the system current, some bus numbers may change.

• Students will be given wristbands and bus tags the first day of school. Please make sure that your child has the colored wristband attached to his/her backpack each day during the first week of school.

• The bus lane is on the east side of the building facing Hofius and cars are not permitted to enter this lane/lot during arrival and dismissal times. Only students riding buses are permitted to enter or leave in this area.

Pre-K Students

It is the policy of the Klein Independent School District that no pre-kindergarten student will be dropped off at the residence in the afternoon home trip unless there is a responsible caretaker there to receive the student. If a responsible caretaker is not available, your child will be returned to his/her campus and you will be notified by the school to pick your child up at that location.

Kinder-2nd Grade Students

We do not require, but encourage parents with children in grades kindergarten - 2nd to be at the bus stop or have a responsible adult meet the bus in the afternoon. This assures the bus driver that your child is in safe hands. If no one is available for this purpose, please notify the bus driver that your child can be dropped off unattended.

You can track your child while on the bus using the Parent Smart Tag Portal. Available in an APP as well

Klein ISD uses the SMART tag ID card system to increase student safety, streamline management of students riding on school buses, and allow access to campus services via easy scans.

The district purchased the first lanyard, card and plastic cover for every student. Parents will be required to pay for replacement cards, plastic protective covers, or lanyards if they are broken, lost, or stolen. Every student is required to have a Smart Tag. Parents will be contacted by our front office staff when a replacement is needed. Parents will need to pay for the replacement via School Cash Online. A link will be emailed to you. Once payment has been received the front office will provide the replacement.

Replacement fees:

Smart Tag = $5.00

-lanyard = $2.00

-plastic protective cover = $1.00

Click HERE for the smart tag parent app.

One of our main goals is to get your students back to you at the end of the day safely.

We are a large campus and work to get all students home very quickly. The end of the day can get hectic, so we ask for your help, cooperation and understanding.

Transportation Changes:
If your child will be going home a different way, please let the FRONT OFFICE know right away, cut off time for change of transportation is 2:45pm. Telling the teacher is wonderful, but sometimes they can't check voicemail or email until it is after school-so your best option is always the main front office. (832-484-7901) If messages are not cleared or given in time, please know the teachers are trained to send kids home their regular way unless cleared by administration. We CANNOT take a child's word for it when it comes to leaving school safely.

⏰ Early Dismissals:
All early dismissals must be completed before 2:45 PM to ensure a smooth and safe end-of-day process. Once you arrive, the front office will call for the student to come down. Please plan for a few extra minutes to allow us enough time to get the student. We are unable to have the student waiting in the front office, prior to your arrival. As a reminder parents, you must have a physical copy of your government-issued ID to check your child out. 

🚗Car riders
Student's will be given a car rider number for parents to display on their rearview mirror during pick-up. If you are sending someone different to pick up your child, please alert the front office and be sure that person brings their driver's license for us to check. We will not release students to any person not on the approved pick-up list unless authorization is given by the primary custodial parent. All car riders will be picked up in the cafeteria parking lot. It is imperative that you follow all Metzler employee instructions for efficiency and safety purposes.

⭐Day Care
Before and After School Day Care: If you are interested in Campus Kids for before or after school, please visit this link for more information. Please note Campus Kids is not Klein ISD sponsored and is a 3rd party business who rents our facilities. Campus Kids is picked up at the school cafeteria parking entrance. A Campus Kids employee will greet you and follow their sign out procedures. Campus Kids students must wait until all Klein ISD buses and dismissal traffic is finished before being released to the cafeteria or signed out.

Here are the 2026-2027 Klein ISD Curriculum Guides. These user-friendly, grade-level guides outline what your student will be learning in subjects like math, science, social studies, and more, all aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Get started today by visiting our Family Curriculum Guides by clicking the link below.

Family Curriculum Guides

The Gifted and Talented referral is open! Please refer to the attached images with QR codes to refer your student for GT testing.

We encourage you to fill out an application for free or reduced-cost meals by clicking on the link below:

Website: kleinisd.net/schoolcafe

We use SchoolCafé to:

Make Payments

Set up Auto Pay

Set Purchase Restrictions

Get Low Balance Alerts

Free or Reduced cost Meal Applications

View Letters

View Purchases

View Menus

Due to the number of students we have in the cafeteria at one time, we are asking families to follow the schedule below for lunch visitors. We understand there are special occasions and are willing to make exceptions. Please email Danis Boone, Dboone1@kleinisd.net to make sure we have this date scheduled with our front office.

Monday- 4th Grade

Tuesday- PreK & 2nd Grade

Wednesday- 1st Grade & 5th Grade

Thursday-Kinder & 3rd

Please adhere to the student handbook and refrain from taking videos or pictures of students.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to create a positive and successful start to the school year!

Please be sure that your PreK, Kinder, and 1st grade students are sent with an extra pair of clothes in case those unforeseen accidents happen.

Before enrolling at Metzler, your student must be up to date on ALL vaccinations OR have an up-to-date exemption from the State of Texas. No student will be assigned a homeroom teacher if ANY medical information or immunization record is incomplete and will be unable to start class until cleared by administration.

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.

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.

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

If a student must take medication during school hours, the student’s parent must provide the medication. All prescription medication, whether prescription or nonprescription, must be kept in the nurse’s office and be administered by the nurse or another authorized district employee. Prescription medications must be brought to and picked up at the clinic by a parent or guardian where it will be inventoried with the parent or guardian. Neither prescriptions or non-prescription medications from foreign countries will be administered. When administering prescription medicines, the school district must have a written statement from a physician or dentist licensed to practice in the United States. Prescription medication will not be administered to students until the school nurse receives the written physician statement.

Nonprescription or Over The Counter (OTC) medications at the elementary school level will be kept in the nurse’s office and administered by the nurse or another authorized district employee. At this level, these medications must be brought to and picked up at the clinic by a parent or guardian where it will be inventoried with the parent or guardian.

To make a written medication request, the Klein ISD Medication Authorization Form is available from the school clinic. If the circumstances are questionable, the school employee reserves the right to deny the parent's request.   All prescriptions must be filled by a pharmacist licensed to practice in the United States At the end of the school year any leftover medicine or associated supplies not picked up by the parent will be destroyed.

This is an excerpt from the Klein ISD Student Handbook, please refer to the handbook for the full statement on medication in the school setting.

Klein ISD Medication Authorization Form 

Student Handbook

If you have questions, please contact our school nurse, Ms. Mia Mulcahey at 832-484-7912.

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. We are not able to accept a photo of an ID that is on a phone or a paper copy.

Please take a moment to review the Entry Procedure sign posted at our main entrance. All visitors are required to:

Ring the doorbell

Identify yourself

State your child’s name

Share the reason for your visit

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! 

Our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) plays an important role in supporting our students, staff, and school community through special events, campus improvements, teacher appreciation, and so much more.

When you attend Meet the Teacher, be sure to stop by the PTO table, at the front entrance of the school to learn about the many ways you can get involved. We also encourage you to consider becoming a PTO member. A membership is a great way to support our school and does not require you to serve on the PTO Board or volunteer your time—it's simply another way to invest in our Huskies!

Click the link below to sign up for a PTO Membership:

PTO Membership Form

Together, we can make this an amazing year for every student at Metzler.

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are excited about the many events and activities we have planned to enrich our children’s educational experience. However, we need your support to not only have these events but to make them successful and memorable.

Volunteering for school events is more than just a way to help out—it’s a chance to become actively involved in our school community, connect with other families, and, most importantly, show our children that we value their education and experiences. Your involvement helps us create a vibrant, engaging environment where students can thrive.

We understand that everyone has busy schedules, and finding time can be challenging. That’s why we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to fit different schedules and interests. Whether you can help for an hour, a few hours, or on specific days, your contribution makes a big difference.

Klein ISD Volunteer applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted. The Volunteer Application is an annual application. Security is a priority in Klein ISD, all volunteers must reapply every year. Please take some time to complete the volunteer application linked below so that you are all set to volunteer at upcoming events.

English Form

Spanish Form

Klein ISD is dedicated to academic achievement and success for all students. Regular school attendance is an essential part of that success starting in Pre-kindergarten and continuing through high school. Students who are absent from school, miss out on learning. Improving student attendance is a key strategy to ensure students are on-track to learn and to reach their full potential. Parents and families play a key role in making sure students get to school every day and on time.

See Student Handbooks to learn more about attendance requirements.

You may contact your child's campus and ask to speak with the Attendance Office for more information.

Did you know?

Children who miss too many days in kindergarten and 1st  grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.

By 6th grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping out of school.

In the 9th grade, school attendance is a better indicator than test scores of a student’s likelihood to graduate from high school.

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 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

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

Students can give birthday party invitations at the end of the school day. Please ensure you invite either the entire class, only boys, or only girls. We do not give out student phone numbers, home addresses, or other parent contact information. Thank you for your cooperation!

We LOVE celebrating our students and making their birthdays feel extra special! Below are some fun ways we celebrate birthdays at school—plus a few important guidelines to help keep everyone safe and included.

While non-food treats are always encouraged (think stickers, pencils, or classroom games!), we recognize that food may sometimes be part of classroom activities or special events.

We recommend ordering snacks from the Klein ISD Nutrition & Food Services team! They have yummy, safe options and take care of the prep.

Parents/guardians are allowed to provide a birthday snack for their child's birthday. The following guidelines apply to such snacks: 

The campus nurse will be given a two week advance written notice of the parent / guardian decision to provide food items to students with a list of ingredients.

In the case of commercially prepared food, the product label must be provided, including the complete ingredient list and all information about production line exposure to known food allergens.

All snacks must be individually wrapped and packaged in a disposable container. Schools will not be responsible for parents’ personal kitchen items.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Birthday snacks will be handed out at the end of the lunch period, once students have had a nutritious meal.

If snacks arrive after your child’s lunch, we can’t give them out

📱Cell Phone/Smart Watch/Device Procedure:

This procedure is in reference to any device brought from home that has the capability of calling, texting, messaging or access to the internet.  Devices with these capabilities must be turned off and kept in the student’s backpack at all times during the school day.  Students who do not follow this campus procedure may receive campus based consequences in accordance with our student code of conduct. This procedure is referenced in the Klein Student Code of Conduct.

Personal Device Policy and Consequences

The district is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen telecommunications devices.

As part of our commitment to providing students with access to modern learning tools, we issue devices to support their educational experience. These devices are covered under accidental damage protection; however, intentional damage will not be tolerated.

If a device is intentionally damaged by a student, families will be charged for the full cost of repairs or replacement. Please review the repair and replacement fees below to ensure transparency:

Cost of Repairs and Replacements for Intentional Damage:
· Replacement of iPad Keyboard: $84.00
· Replacement of Chromebook Keyboard: $66.00
· Replacement of Chromebook Screen: $166.00
· Total Chromebook Replacement: $400.00
· Total iPad Replacement: $400.00

We appreciate your partnership in helping students understand the value of responsible device use. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

👪 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: 📞 Danis Boone at 832-484-7950.

Our Effective Learner Traits below set the foundation for the work we do every day and are embedded in our everyday interactions.

I set Goals

I am Curious

I Self-Reflect

I Embrace Challenges

I am Persistent

I Collaborate

At Metzler, we live by our Power of the PAW Core Values every day:
🐾 Practice Safety
🐾 Act Responsibly
🐾 With Respect
Together, we create a safe, kind, and positive learning community where every Husky can thrive.