Klein District News - Back to School 2020

Dear Klein Community

We ended the 2019-2020 school year in a much different waythan we could have ever expected, and throughout thischallenging time, our entire Klein community did what we dobest 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 thelessons we learned from our rapid response to COVID-19 andrefined them in the event that we are faced with extended school closures this year. We have listened to your questionsand concerns through feedback forms and virtual meetings, aswell as consulted with health and local officials in order to ensure that we are ready for a successful 20-21 school yearfor our students in Klein ISD.

As we prepare the Roadmap to Reopening Klein ISD, weremain committed to the health and wellness of our students and staff, to providing excellent and equitable learningexperiences for our students, and ensuring safe operationsand systems for our schools. Our Teaching and Learning Teamhas been focused on learning plans and strategies to helpstudents feel more confident in their academics after beingphysically away from their teachers for an extended period oftime. We are preparing to adapt and make changes should itbecome necessary as a result of COVID-19.

I’m grateful for your continued partnership and supportas we continue to focus on the promise and purpose ofevery student in our care. Because of your dedication andour collective efforts, we are ready to come back strongerthan ever to start an amazing 2020-2021 school year inKlein ISD!

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!

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

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

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

Zach Henderson, MD

1As 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

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

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

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 because it helped get us to

Kathy Broussard-Noel, Klein High

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

‘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 learn ing 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.

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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.

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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

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!

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:

Klein ISD KindergartenReadiness Checklist

Answer Yes, Starting to or No for your child

Social/Emotional Development

My child can play taking turns with othersMy child can identify & express emotionsPhysical DevelopmentMy child can hold & use a pencilMy child can buckle, zip, snap & button

Emergent Literacy - ReadingMy child can identify letters in his/her nameMy child names at least 10 letters(uppercase & lowercase)

Emergent Literacy - WritingMy child can write his/her first nameMy child can add details to their drawings (ex: add shoes & clothing to a person)

Math

My child can count to 30My child can identify 4 simple shapes