The Paw Print

The Paw Print
A Back to School Edition!
Parent Newsletter
August 2015
Principal’s Message
Dear Kleb Parents and Students,
Welcome back, Bearcubs! It is hard to believe that the 2015-2016 school year is just around the
corner. We are so very excited to see our returning Bearcubs and extend a warm welcome to our
incoming sixth graders and new students! I want to assure both parents and students that the faculty
and staff of Kleb Intermediate strive to make the back to school transition an exciting and smooth
experience for all involved. It is our goal to continue to make Kleb a place of learning where students
enjoy coming to school, each and every day.
There are many exciting changes coming to our new school year at Kleb! One change that the
Kleb faculty is super pumped about is our new Bearcub Den period! Bearcub Den is a 33-minute
classroom period (daily, before 5th period) where students will receive a variety of structured
opportunities with a Bearcub Den teacher/class. Such opportunities include:
 Weekly character development lessons (occurring at the beginning of the year for two weeks and every
Monday after that);
 Standards-driven instructional intervention and support (as needed, occurs in 3-week cycles that run
Tuesday-Friday)
 Den Hall- a time to see other teachers and complete make-up work and/or time to
independently work on homework, assignments, TPSP projects, etc. (every Wednesday and
Thursday)
 Silent, sustained reading days with student book of choice (every Tuesday and Friday)
Last year, we case-studied and extensively planned for this opportunity, so we are excited to see it come
to fruition. It is our goal at Kleb Intermediate to grow and develop our students both academically and
socially. Bearcub Den will help facilitate the time and structure needed to reach our goals. We look
forward to working with your student(s) in this capacity to ensure success and learning for all!
Also, please note that the Kleb bell schedule (see page 6) is slightly modified, with two bell
schedules; one for 6th graders and one for 7th and 8th graders. 6th graders get out of school 5 minutes
early (3:50) and start 5 minutes sooner (8:50). This staggered bell system allows for better hallway
traffic patterns and for our new Cubs to get acclimated to the intermediate life! Kleb opens its doors for
all at 8:15, with breakfast starting at 8:25. Thank you in advance for dropping off your student on or
after 8:15 as a supervised Bearcub is a safe Bearcub! Students may visit their teachers in the morning
after 8:15 on days designated by their teacher with a dated and signed parent permission note.
As we gear up for the new school year, I would like to inform you of upcoming activities and
events scheduled in the near future at Kleb Intermediate:
 Thursday, August 20: School Supply Sale- School supply packs, spirit shirts, locker padlocks,
PE uniforms, and PTO memberships will be available for purchase on this date. The school
supply sale will occur in a come and go fashion from 12 to 3 pm for 7th and 8th graders and
from 4 to 6 pm for 6th graders and new students (in conjunction with New Student
Orientation; see below). A KISD Food Service representative will also be available to dispense
students’ lunch pin numbers and assist with any food service account questions.
 Thursday, August 20: New Student Orientation- We invite our incoming 6th graders and new
students to come and check out their new school anytime between 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.! Tentative
schedules and locker assignments will be made available to better prepare them (6th graders and
new students only) for their first days at Kleb! We ask that you do not bring school supplies on
this day as lockers will be not be available for actual use until the second day of school.
 Monday, August 24- The First Day of School- The first day of an awesome year! Kleb will open
its doors starting at 8:00a.m. 6th graders will report to the gym, and 7th and 8th graders will
report to the cafeteria to pick up their schedule. 6th grade students will be escorted to their first
class by their first period teacher from the gym, shortly after their 6th grade welcome pep rally!
Please note that the lunch lines will be longer than normal on the first day as students get
acclimated to their lunch routine. All students will have the opportunity to eat lunch whether
they purchase a lunch at school or bring their own. Bus assignments will be posted and shared
throughout the school day (see newsletter for KISD Transfinder bus information)!
 Monday, September 7- No School- Labor Day Holiday
 Thursday, September 10- Kleb Open House- come meet your child’s teachers at Open House!
This event will start at 6:15 p.m. and will last until 8:30 p.m. Further details on Open House to
come!
 Tuesday, September 15- School Picture Day
Please contact us at 832-249-5500 if you have any questions regarding any of the above information. I
hope that you continue to enjoy your remaining weeks of summer vacation. We look forward to seeing
our Bearcubs soon!
Regards,
Jessica Haddox
Kleb Intermediate Principal
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Kleb Intermediate School Administration
Principal
Jessica Haddox
[email protected]
Principal’s Secretary
Lisa Klein
832-249-5515
[email protected]
6th Grade
Assistant Principal
Maribel Scarbrough
[email protected]
Assistant Principal’s
Secretary
Linda Guillory
832-249-5514
[email protected]
7th Grade
Assistant Principal
Jarvis Daughrity
[email protected]
8th Grade
Assistant Principal
Lindsey “Clay” Huggins
[email protected]
Kleb Intermediate School Counselors
Lead Counselor
Last Names A-F
Debbie Smith
[email protected]
Counselor
Last Names G-M
Karen Scott
[email protected]
Counselor
Last Names N-Z
Tony Scherrman
[email protected]
Registrar & Counseling
Secretary
Barbie Ortmann
832-249-5528
[email protected]
Special Education Case Manager
Elizabeth McCrory
[email protected]
Special Education Secretary
Barbara Pack
832-249-5522
[email protected]
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OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Lori Ball
832-249-5495
CLINIC
Michelle Manning, R.N.
Lucinda Darilek, Clinic Aide
832-249-5516
832-249-5517
FINANACE
Sandra Granier
832-249-5505
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS
Switchboard
Athletics
Band
Orchestra
Choir
832-249-5500
832-249-5553
832-249-5600
832-249-5601
832-249-5602
From the Student Handbook:
Exiting a Pre-AP Course …
Exiting a PreAP Course:
A student may exit Pre-AP courses at the end of the first
semester and must have teacher, parent, and
administrator approval. Students and parents should
have the benefit of knowing the semester grade before
making an exit decision. Students should consider
exiting a course at the end of the first semester if they
do not maintain at least a “C” average for the semester.
Please contact your child’s counselor prior to the start of
school if you wish to make any Pre-AP course
adjustments.
School Hours
6th grade: 8:50 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
7th & 8th grade: 8:55 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.
Doors open at 8:15 a.m.!
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Kleb Band News!
Symphonic, Concert A, and Concert B Band students – don’t forget to join us at our Summer Band
Camp. We will be brushing up on our skills and learning some new music!
 August 10-12
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM French Horns, Alto and Tenor Saxes, Trumpets, Clarinets and Bass Clarinets
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Flutes, Oboes and Bassoons, Low Brass (Trombone,
Euphonium, and Tuba)
 August 13
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Full Band Rehearsal
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Band Party!!!!!!
The Band will have their first social at Main Event on Saturday, September 12. Look for
more information to come home once school starts.
Join us for our Fall Concert on Wednesday, September 30 in the Kleb Cafeteria! Students from the
Symphonic, Concert A, and Concert B Bands will perform an exciting program including our Kleb
School Song!
Parent Connection Access- Stay Connected!
https://gradespeed.kleinisd.net
Parent Connection is a valuable online tool that enables parents to view student’s current
grades and attendance, as well as receive email alerts! Accounts can be created on the
Parent Connection website using the following student information:
 Student ID number
 Social Security Number
 Date of birth
Bus Information
All bus information, such as bus numbers, routes, and stop locations
can be found on the KISD Transfinder Website, located on the KISD
webpage under transportation. Transfinder will update with the
2015-2016 routes after August 14. Please check back prior to the
start of school for updates to your child’s route. Routes will be
posted throughout the school during the first week. Also, please
note that intermediate bus routes are the last bus runs made in the
district. Bus delays in the afternoon are possible during the first
weeks of school as students get acclimated to their routes.
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Kleb Intermediate Bell Schedule
2015-16
Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
Sixth Grade Bell Schedule
8:43-8:50
8:50-9:37
9:41-10:27
10:31-11:53
Enter Academic Area/Tardy Bell
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
10:51-11:17
10:31-10:51, 11:21-11:53
11:57-12:43
12:47-1:20
1:24-2:10
2:14-3:00
3:04-3:50
6th Grade Lunch
Class
4th Period
Bearcub Den
5th Period
6th Period
7th Period
Seventh/Eighth Grade Bell Schedule
8:48-8:55
8:55-9:41
9:45-10:31
10:35-11:21
11:25-12:47
11:21-11:47
11:51-12:17
12:21-12:47
12:51-1:24
1:28-2:14
2:18-3:04
3:08-3:55
Enter Academic Area/Tardy Bell
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
4A Lunch
4B Lunch
4C Lunch
(11:51-12:47 class)
(11:25-11:51, 12:21-12:47 class)
(11:25-12:21 class)
Bearcub Den
5th Period
6th Period
7th Period
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Food Service FAQ’s
Visit the KISD Nutrition and Food Services FAQ Website for
information pertaining to student lunch accounts! A
food service representative will be on site at the School
Supply Sale and New Student Orientation to assign pin
numbers and address any questions that you may have.
A memo from the school nurse, Mrs. Manning!
Medications:
 All prescription medications must be brought to the clinic and picked up from the clinic by a parent or guardian.
 Over the counter medications may be kept in the clinic for a two week period. It can remain in clinic longer with a
physician’s signature.
 All medications (prescription or over the counter) must be in its original container. Loose pills will not be accepted
by the clinic.
 An authorization form must be signed by parent/ guardian before a medication will be administered.
 If your child carries an inhaler for asthma, the proper forms must be on file.
Vaccinations:
 Please provide the clinic with a copy of any vaccinations received throughout the school year so that our records
will remain up to date.
 There are three vaccinations required for every student entering into the seventh grade. These are the TDaP,
meningococcal, and varicella.
Others:
 If your child has been sent home with a fever, he/she must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
 The flu season is upon us. Remember to wash your hands frequently and ask your physician about the flu shot.
Please feel free to contact the clinic with any questions or concerns
at 832-249-5516! We look forward to a great year!
CUSTODY INFORMATION
Please assist us in the handling of custody related issues. It is the
responsibility of the parents to provide the principal a certified
copy of the court order affecting any other person’s right to
their children. Should you have any questions, please call Ms.
Haddox at 832-249-5515.
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PARENTAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Also, please notify your child’s principal, nurse, and the Registrar’s office during
the school year if any changes are to be made to the registration/enrollment
card that you fill out the first week of school. It is important to update addresses,
phone numbers and any other pertinent information that would affect the
school notifying you in the event of an emergency. Be sure to update when
any change occurs. Please ensure you have updated email addresses and
telephone numbers on file with registrar, as this allows the school to
communicate with you in the event of an emergency.
Hey dads, grandpas, uncles, and any other male role model!
We need YOU! Join Watch DOGS today! Watch D.O.G.S. is a program that encourages
fathers, grandfathers, and other male role models to be a visible and helpful presence on
the school grounds. Please contact Mr. Huggins at [email protected] for further information!
COUNSELORS’ CORNER
Debbie Smith
A-F
832-249-5530
Karen Scott
G-M 832-249-5531
Tony Scherrman
N-Z
832-249-5529
Elizabeth McCrory
Special Services
832-249-5523
Progress Reports Dates
Report Cards Dates
9/18
2/1
10/9
2/26
10/30
3/24
11/13
4/22
12/11
5/13
1/11
6/2
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Refer to the Klein ISD Intermediate School Student Handbook, in addition to the following:
2015-2016 KLEB INTERMEDIATE DRESS CODE HIGHLIGHTS
Dress for Success!
Shirts
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Shirts must be the appropriate size.
No alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana insignia or advertisements can be on clothing.
Nothing that signifies death or violence should be displayed.
Undergarments are not to be seen through the shirt/top (ex: through the armholes, at the neck or
through a sheer top).
No tanks with large armholes.
Straps on outer garments must be sufficiently wide to cover undergarments.
Low cut, revealing camisoles and tee shirts will not be worn.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts
 Lycra bike shorts, swimming style trunks, or running type shorts (ex: “Nike” shorts) may not be worn.
 Shorts, skirts and dresses must be mid-thigh or below and should not be excessively tight fitting. Midthigh is defined as the midpoint between the hip and knee. Fingertip measurements do not apply and
will not be used to determine appropriate length.
 No yoga pants.
 Leggings are permitted only when worn with a tunic top (loose-fitting top) that is mid-thigh or longer.
No exceptions.
 Tights under dresses/skirts are permitted. Please stray from any patterned tight (ex: fish net, stripes)
and remember that the mid-thigh rule for bottoms still apply when wearing tights. No shorts and tights.
 Skinny type jeans must have pockets. Pants without pockets must be worn like leggings-paired with a
long, mid-thigh, loose-fitting top.
 Overly baggy pants may not be worn.
 No holes in jeans. No holes with tights or patches behind them. Small, distressed areas on jeans are
permitted so long as there is no skin showing.
 No bottoms with writing on the bottom (ex: PINK pants).
Accessories
 Bandanas, caps, jewelry or extra long chains, or other insignia which could be associated with gang
involvement are not permitted.
 Head coverings such as hats, caps, scarves, etc., are not to be worn.
 No chains attached to wallets may be worn.
 No large or distracting headbands/floral pieces.
 No smart watches (ex: Apple iWatches).
Hair
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Hair must be a natural color.
No Mohawk or faux-hawk haircuts are permitted on campus.
Designs (ex: lines in hair) or words shaved into hair are not permitted.
Students must remain clean shaven at all times; mustaches or other facial hair is not permitted.
Thank you in advance for keeping your fashion classy, Cubs!
Updated 7-27-2015
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Join the Bearcub Club!
The Bearcub Club is sponsored
by the Kleb counselors. The
Bearcub club fosters
friendship, leadership and
service. The meetings are held
the 2nd Thurs. of each month @
8:15 am in the activity room!
Attention Kleb Students!
Are you creative? Do you like solving problems in unique ways? Do you like acting, building, games
and gaining new friends? Then consider trying out for Kleb Destination Imagination! If you make it,
you will join a team where you will have fun, collaborate and work towards creating a skit and a
solution to a unique problem that you will present at tournament in February! If your team is
successful, you have the opportunity to advance to State Tournament and even Global Finals in
TN! In 2015-2016, the Kleb Structure Team advanced to Global Finals and placed 4th in the world!
Attend an information meeting in room 215 on Monday, September 14th from 4:05-4:35 pm or
Tuesday, September 15th from 8:15-8:47am. Tryouts will be held on Thursday, September 24th so
keep the date open! We look forward to seeing you there and seeing what talents you can bring to the
program!
Interested in Debate?
Stop by Ms. Edgar’s room to
learn more! Practices will be
held in room 216 from 4-5:30 pm
on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
starting September 1.
Calling All
Scientists!
Science Club will
being after the Labor
Day holiday! See Mrs.
Hodge for details!
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Date
Day
Event
Location
Time
September 17
Thursday
Strack
Kleb
5:30 PM
September 18
Friday
Kleb
6:30 PM
September 19
Saturday
Ulrich
TBA
September 24
Thursday
Blue Team
Tournament
Blue Team
Tournament
Krimmel
Krimmel
5:30 PM
October 1
Thursday
Wunderlich
Kleb
5:30 PM
October 8
Thursday
Ulrich
Ulrich
5:30 PM
October 9
Friday
TBA
6:30 PM
October 10
Saturday
Krimmel
TBA
October 15
Thursday
Gold Team
Tournament
Gold Team
Tournament
Klein
Kleb
5:30 PM
October 22
Thursday
Hildebrandt
Hildebrandt
5:30 PM
October 29
Thursday
Schindewolf
Kleb
5:30 PM
November 5
Thursday
Doerre
Doerre
5:30 PM
Date
September 17
September 18
Day
Thursday
Friday
Event
Strack
Blue Team
Tournament
Location
Strack
Kleb
Time
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
September 19
Saturday
Blue Team
Tournament
Ulrich
TBA
September 24
October 1
October 8
October 9
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Krimmel
Wunderlich
Ulrich
Gold Team
Tournament
Kleb
Wunderlich
Kleb
TBA
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
October 10
Saturday
Gold Team
Tournament
Krimmel
TBA
October 15
October 22
October 29
November 5
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Klein
Hildebrandt
Schindewolf
Doerre
Klein
Kleb
Schindewolf
Kleb
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
8th Grade Coach – Lisa Anderson 7th Grade Coach – Mandy McGuire
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8th Grade Football Schedule
Date
9/15/2015
9/22/2015
9/29/2015
10/6/2015
10/14/2015
10/20/2015
10/27/2015
11/3/2015
Day Of Week
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Opponent
Strack
Krimmel
Wunderlich
Ulrich
Klein Int.
Hildebrandt
Schindewolf
Doerre
Venue Name
Klein Aux Field
Krimmel
Klein Aux Field
Ulrich Int.
Klein Aux Field
Hildebrandt Int.
Klein Aux Field
Klein Aux Field
Time
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
7th Grade Football Schedule
Date
9/14/2015
9/21/2015
9/28/2015
10/5/2015
10/13/2015
10/19/2015
10/26/2015
11/2/2015
Day Of Week
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
Monday
Monday
8th Grade Coaches
David Huber
Blake Davis
Bill Petko
7th Grade Coaches
Dexter Miller
Greg Blanchard
John Perry
Opponent
Strack
Krimmel
Wunderlich
Ulrich
Klein Int.
Hildebrandt
Schindewolf
Doerre
Venue Name
STRACK
Klein Aux Field
WUNDERLICH
Klein Aux Field
Klein Int
Klein Aux Field
Schindewolfl Int.
Doerre Int.
Time
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
5:00,6:00,7:30
Kleb Intermediate School
7425 Louetta Road
Spring, TX 77379
(832)249-3550
Fax: (832)249-4053
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Ms. Jessica Haddox
Maribel Scarbrough
Principal
Jarvis Daughrity
Clay Huggins
Assistant Principals
Metal Detector Letter to Parents
Dear Parents:
The Klein Independent School District has a deep concern for the safety and security of its
students and employees. To address these concerns video cameras have been installed, random
parking lot drug searches before and during the school day have been implemented, humancanine teams make regular visits to the campus, and each high school campus has full time
police officers and a parking lot monitor on duty during the school day.
As described in the student handbook, an additional procedure has been implemented to further
secure the high school and intermediate campuses. All high schools and intermediates have been
provided with hand held metal detectors, which will be used solely on a random basis. Students
in randomly selected classrooms and/or buses will be scanned using the hand held metal
detectors. Should there be an alert, students will be asked to cooperate in determining the cause
of the alert. If requested, this may be done in an area other than the classroom. Walk through
metal detectors may be used on some campuses in a similar manner.
The purpose of implementing these security measures is to prevent any student from bringing
guns or any illegal weapons into the school building. Zero tolerance of guns and illegal weapons
means that the KISD will not accept excuses. Therefore, those who possess these objects will be
arrested. Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jessica Haddox, Principal
Kleb Intermediate