Klein District News - Back to School 2020

Klein District News | Back to School

2020-2021

English: kleinisd.net/kdn Español: kleinisd.net/kdnes

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Dear Klein Community We ended the 2019-2020 school year in a much different way than we could have ever expected, and throughout this challenging time, our entire Klein community did what we do best—we came together to take care of one another. I want to thank you for your patience, support, and partnership as we navigated our initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In preparing for the 2020-2021 school year, we’ve taken the lessons we learned from our rapid response to COVID-19 and refined them in the event that we are faced with extended school closures this year. We have listened to your questions and concerns through feedback forms and virtual meetings, as well as consulted with health and local officials in order to ensure that we are ready for a successful 20-21 school year for our students in Klein ISD. As we prepare the Roadmap to Reopening Klein ISD, we remain committed to the health and wellness of our students and staff, to providing excellent and equitable learning experiences for our students, and ensuring safe operations and systems for our schools. Our Teaching and Learning Team has been focused on learning plans and strategies to help students feel more confident in their academics after being physically away from their teachers for an extended period of time. We are preparing to adapt and make changes should it become necessary as a result of COVID-19.

I’m grateful for your continued partnership and support as we continue to focus on the promise and purpose of every student in our care. Because of your dedication and our collective efforts, we are ready to come back stronger than ever to start an amazing 2020-2021 school year in Klein ISD!

Dr. Jenny McGown Superintendent of Schools

Follow our Superintendent: facebook.com /jennymcgownsupt

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See a recap of the 19-20 school year: vimeo.com/kleinisd/together

3,630+

backpacks

Klein ISD Transportation, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, distributed backpacks containing meals and lesson packets to high-need places in our community.

Nearly 22,000 meals were delivered!

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Klein ISD Nutrition and Food Services served over 605,398 meals to the community as of June 2020.

Klein Family Care

by the numbers 9.4 million sq. ft.

3,500+ devices The Information Technology team distributed over 3,500 devices to families without a device in the home.

Custodians continue to clean all 9.4 million square feet of Klein ISD facilities.

Not all superheroes wear capes... some wear uniforms or scrubs!

Our Klein Family Alumni have been serving on the frontlines since their time in Klein ISD.

Zach Henderson, MD

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As a 2007 Klein High School graduate, Dr. Henderson continued his education at Rice University, Texas A&M Health Science Center and Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. He has been working in ICUs at the center of the pandemic.

Jasmine Maxwell, BSN, RN

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Nurse Maxwell, a 2008 graduate of Klein Oak High School, received her bachelor of science in nursing from the Cizik School of Nursing at UT Health. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education at UT-Arlington and is working on the frontlines at Conroe Regional Hospital.

SPC Kane Emert

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SPC Emert joined the Texas Army National Guard shortly before graduating Klein Collins in 2017. He began attending the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and during that time, he served in the Army on the weekends and during the summer. Currently, he is deployed overseas and will resume his studies at UMHB when he returns.

Jason Masvero, BSN, RN

Join our alumni network: thekef.org/kleinnation

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Nurse Masvero is a 1999 Klein Forest High School graduate, who also attended Roth Elementary School & Wunderlich Intermediate School. He received a bachelor of science in nursing from Stephen F. Austin University and currently serves as a registered nurse & facility administrator at Memorial Heights Emergency Center.

Between my husband’s family and my family, we have been to 10 different Klein schools and opened a good number of those. There were 4,000 students in Klein when I started, and now there are over 54,000! Klein is a great place to live because it helped get us to where we are today.

Kathy Broussard-Noel, Klein High Class of 1980

TEA Commissioner of Education visits Klein ISD, sees

‘excellence in every classroom’

Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath spent time in Klein ISD visiting campuses with Superintendent Dr. Jenny McGown, alongside campus principals.

During his visit, Commissioner Morath spoke with students, teachers, and principals about Klein ISD’s history of excellence and innovation and the district’s continued work to produce equitable learning outcomes for every student.

“It was great to see the focus on excellence in every classroom,” Commissioner Morath said.

“We were able to see teachers innovating in their lesson design and execution to push students to a very high level of achievement.”

The Commissioner talked with a variety of students and teachers about how Klein meets the needs of every learner: from students receiving special education services to students learning in a dual language environment to on-level and advanced learners benefiting from a blended learning platform, which allows them to pursue learning objectives at their own pace personalized for their needs.

“We enjoyed showing Commissioner Morath the excellent work our outstanding educators and students do every single day in Klein ISD and are so pleased to work in partnership to ensure equitable outcomes for all students,” said Dr. McGown.

Read more: kisd.us/commissionervisit Klein ISD Parents & Caregivers,

for your partnership in educating our students.

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Elementary Excellence

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After recently being named a State School of Character by Character.org, Zwink Elementary earned the esteemed title of National School of Character for the SECOND time!

Opening Fall 2020 Learning at Fox will be infused with STEAM

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) curriculum throughout all grades.

Fox Elementary, funded by the community’s overwhelming support of the 2015 Bond, opens to students in Fall 2020.

Fox Elementary is located at 4800 Port Aegean Drive, Klein, TX 77389, off of Spring Stuebner Road and Frassati Way. The campus was designed by students, for students, so it is sure to excite and engage. The learning environment features flexible learning spaces, secure-entry doors throughout the building, and outdoor educational learning spaces. Principal Lakita Combs is excited to welcome her students, staff and families to this new learning environment.

For more information, visit:

fox.kleinisd.net

Zwink Elementary is one of only two in the state of Texas to earn this recognition!

“I am so proud of Zwink for being recognized as a National School of Character for a second time,” Klein ISD Superintendent Dr. Jenny McGown said. “This honor exemplifies the commitment that students, staff, and community have to character development and continuing Zwink’s tradition of educational excellence and care for the whole learner.”

National Schools of Character are recognized for putting into place a comprehensive approach to character education that inspires their students to understand, care about, and consistently practice a set of core values that will enable them to flourish in school, in relationships, in the workplace and, ultimately, in life.

Additionally, they must meet the rigorous standards articulated in Character.org’s 11 Principles Framework for Schools. Each school is evaluated by a team of trained educators who assess how a school’s “shared values” are motivating students to do the right thing and make a positive impact in our world.

Read More: kisd.us/zwinkcharacter

Klein ISD Virtual Enrollment

Enroll Today! kleinisd.net/update

New Family or New to the Neighborhood...

Welcome to the Klein Family!

The following instructions are for families new to Klein ISD, returning families enrolling additional students, or returning families that have moved into a new attendance zone.

STEP 1: REQUEST ENROLLMENT ACCESS Returning families enrolling additional students OR living in a new attendance zone, please proceed to next step.

Before completing the online enrollment application, you must request enrollment access.

You will need: your contact Information, address, and email address Once your request is submitted, you will be emailed a username and password. Please save this email or write down the username and password. This username and password will be used to submit your Online Enrollment Request in step 2.

STEP 2: ONLINE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION OR CHANGE OF RESIDENCE ENROLLMENT FORM New families and returning families with NEW Students Please login to the "Enrollment Access" login area on the Skyward Family Access Portal to complete the enrollment application.

You received your username and password in an email in step 1. Once you login, please enter information for each student you wish to enroll. The system will assign the campus for the student based on the student's date of birth and home address.

Returning families living in a NEW attendance zone Please download and complete the Change of Residence Enrollment Request form in order to enroll your students at their new schools.

STEP 3: GATHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

STEP 4: ENROLLMENT COMPLETION

• Proof of residency in Klein ISD (hard copy required) Once you submit, Klein ISD will contact you within 3 business • Current gas, water, or electricity bill with days to finalize your student's enrollment. parent/guardian name/address • Lease agreement with all children listed on the lease * If you haven’t heard from a representative of the district along with a utility bill listed above after 3 business days, please contact us at: • Earnest Money Contract (utility bill required feedback@kleinisd.net. within 30 days of closing on the home) • Proof of child’s identity (original birth certificate preferred) • Transcript/report cards from previous school • Complete immunization health records For information and to update your account, • Student's Social Security Card (preferred) go to: kleinisd.net/update • Parent/Guardian Identification (preferred) • Tuberculosis Form (download) Skyward Account Help: familyaccess@kleinisd.net • Student History Worksheet (download)

FOR 20202021!

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BEGINNING 2020-2021, ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WITHIN KLEIN ISD WILL HAVE ACCESS TO A HIGH-QUALITY, FULL-DAY PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM.

IS YOUR CHILD ELIGIBLE FOR FULL-DAY PRE-K?

REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with state law, to be eligible for Klein ISD’s Full-Day Pre-Kindergarten Program, a child must be four years of age by September 1, 2020, and must meet one of the following criteria: • Unable to speak and comprehend the English Language • From a family whose income, according to standards set by the State Board of Education, is at or below subsistence level • Homeless • Military Dependents • Conservatorship of Department of Family and Protective Services (HB137)

FAMILIES MUST PROVIDE: • The student’s proof of identity (birth certificate preferred) • A complete immunization health record from a licensed physician at the time of registration • Proof of residence in Klein ISD, which can include a lease agreement, electric, water or gas bill with the name and address of parent/guardian. Telephone bills cannot be accepted.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: KLEINISD.NET/PREK

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KINDERGARTEN READINESS

Is your child entering Kindergarten this fall?

Visit our Kindergarten Readiness site for resources designed to help Klein families prepare our students for the transition into Kindergarten.

You and your child can use the checklists and activities this summer to focus on the skills and developmental indicators proven to promote success in Kindergarten: • Emerging Literacy in Reading & Writing • Social, Emotional & Physical Development • Math

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For full checklists, activities & information:

kleinisd.net/kinderready

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Important Back to School Information Have Questions? kleinisd.net/familynet is your one-stop shop for all things Klein ISD! • School Supplies • Calendar • Student Enrollment • Handbooks • Bus Stops • Attendance Zones

• Tech Support • School Cash Online • Schoology • StudentNET • Math Support • Skyward

Senior Citizens Gold cards available for Klein Senior Citizens for free admission into events.

Apply online: kleinisd.net/gold or call 832-249-4000

KEEPKLEINSAFE SEE IT? – SAY IT! – DON'T SPREAD IT – REPORT IT

SEE IT: We need you to partner with us to report threats.

SAY IT: Immediately report suspicious activity.

DON'T SPREAD IT: Spreading threats is very dangerous.

REPORT IT: We take all threats and reports seriously.

Emergency: 9-1-1 Klein ISD Police Department: 832-249-4266 Crimestoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477).

Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637).

All tipsters remain anonymous

Become a Klein ISD Volunteer!

Volunteering helps strengthen our community and is such an important part of every student’s learning. The dedication of our volunteers makes a positive difference each day on our campuses, playing a vital role in our district’s shared vision and ensuring that we maintain and grow our tradition of excellence in Klein ISD. Thank you for being a valued Klein Family member.

Getting started is simple and utilizes our newly streamlined volunteer and background check application. Just complete the online application:

kleinisd.net/volunteers If you have any questions regarding registration in our volunteer program, please contact Mrs. Christy Spisak, Director of Community Relations, at 832-249-4753, or your campus principal. Our volunteers are very important to us, and we are so grateful for your commitment to Klein ISD.

Safety terms defined: Lockdown: used when there is an immediate threat to the school, everyone must remain in the room until the situation has been declared safe by an authorized person such as a Police Officer.

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Secure the building: precaution used to isolate students and staff inside the school from potential dangers outside the school such as criminal activity in the community.

Food Services

Nutrition &

Apply for free & reduced meals: lunchapps.kleinisd.net

Shelter in place: natural disasters, severe weather, accidental or intentional release of chemical, biological or radiological material, or an emergency safety situation in the community.

Reunification: used when the school is evacuated or closed as a result of a hazardous materials transportation accident, major fire, natural gas leak, localized flash flooding, school violence, bomb threat, or terrorist attack. A designated location will be established for parents to reunite with their children following an emergency.

kleinisd.net/keepkleinsafe

Load money to student accounts: paypams.com

Elementary Lunch - $2.25

Elementary Breakfast - $1.25 Intermediate Breakfast - $1.35

Intermediate Lunch - $2.50

High School Breakfast - $1.35

High School Lunch - $2.75

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HIGH SCHOOL

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7200 Spring Cypress Road, Klein, Texas 77379 | 832-249-4000 | www.kleinisd.net

For most current status of our Klein ISD reopening plans:

kleinisd.net/together

Our mission is maintaining continuity of instruction for students and operation of the district while prioritizing the health and safety of students and staff under various scenarios for the 2020-2021 school year.

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We approach our 2020-2021 scenario planning work with these core commitments aligned to our Klein ISD strategic priorities.

EXCELLENT & EQUITABLE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCES

HEALTH & WELLNESS

We take good care of people by promoting the physical and socialemotional well-being of EVERY student and employee in our Klein Family.

We support EVERY student’s mastery of essential content and competencies through personalized learning and high-quality teaching.

SAFE OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS

We design and implement thoughtful systems and safe operations based on the best knowledge of local, state and federal experts.

Stay connected with Klein ISD on your favorite social channel!

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Klein Independent School District | 7200 Spring Cypress Rd., Klein, TX 77379 | 832-249-4000