Paws for Haude News

Paws for Haude News Back-to-School 2013

News We would like to welcome our new faculty and staff members to Haude Elementary for the 2013- 2014 school year. New staff members are: Deann Atkinsson, Kindergarten; Meredith Moss, Kindergarten; Bridget Abdo, First Grade; Christina Hesse-Bob, Second Grade; Erica Coleman, Fourth Grade; Ellen Lukert, Fifth Grade; Sherlene Jaffray, Librarian; Meredith Pierce, workroom paraprofessional; and Danette Mordente, textbook secretary.

Accomplishments Tyler D. and Karissa B. were winners of the Perfect Attendance bicycles for the second semester of 2012-13. Each received a brand new bicycle and helmet from the Champions Sunrise Rotary Club. Congratulations! We are sure they enjoyed these during the summer!

Twenty-three school districts and almost 1,000 students across the Harris County area participated in the Reliant Park World Series of Dog Show Student Art Exhibit and Contest this past July. Haude had twelve current students who entered art work. They were: Caroline K., Matt H., and Sarah A., 5th grade; Madisyn S., Sophia B, and Kayleigh M., 4th grade; Karis B., Ty I., and Hannah Z., 3rd grade; Brooklyn S. and Julia S., 2nd grade; and Isoliet Y., 1st grade. Congratulations!

Student Handbook The Klein ISD Student Handbook is accessible on the Klein ISD website. Or a parent/guardian may request in writing a copy of the handbook on a form that was sent home the first day of school. Please return these to your child’s teacher by Friday, September 6, 2013. Arrival Time Per the Klein ISD school calendar, in 2013-14 Haude’s morning bell will ring at 8:15 a.m. with announcements immediately following. Students who arrive after the next bell at 8:20 a.m. will be considered tardy. Along with this change, we will now be holding “No Tardy Parties” at the end of each nine weeks for those students who have not received any tardies for that time period. These parties may include special privileges, extra recess, or other fun treats to encourage all to be on time and ready to learn! Morning Carpool Line Please remember that the doors to Haude open at 7:50 a.m. When we have cars backed up on Louetta waiting, it creates a safety issue. In order to keep the line flowing, we need to have each

1 Phone: 832- 484-5600 Fax: 832-484- 7862 Web Site: www.kleinisd.net child exit the car when the carpool lines stop. If you are closest to the cafeteria, your child will enter through the cafeteria doors. If you are closest to the front of the school, your child will enter through the front doors. This will allow the line to keep flowing. If you are going to walk students into the school, park in the parking lot by the cafeteria. Cars backing out of the main driveway slow down the drop-off traffic.

Dismissal During afternoon dismissal, please do not block the entrance to All State Leather. This business supports the school throughout the year by allowing us to use their parking lot for special Haude events. Thanks!

Dates To Remember August 26 GT referral window through September 27

September 2 Labor Day Holiday

September 10 Parent Information Night 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. First presentation in classroom 6:35 – 6:55 p.m. PTO Meeting in Cafeteria 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Second presentation in classroom

PTO Fall Fundraiser Kick-off – Write A Check campaign

September 17 Cub Scout Rally – 6:30 p.m. in Haude Cafeteria

September 19 Girl Scout Rally – 6:30 p.m. in Haude Cafeteria Volunteer Sign-Up Day, Cafeteria 9:15– 10:15 a.m.

September 23 – 27 Friendship Week

Parent Information Night– PTO Meeting Classroom meetings will be held by your child’s teacher on September 10th. The homeroom teachers will present the same information at two different times. This way parents with more than one child have a better chance of personally hearing their child’s teacher. If you have only one child, you choose the time that works best. It is important that every parent try to attend. If possible, we ask that students not attend these presentations. Our annual Spring Open House spotlights our wonderful students and we encourage our children to share projects on that special night with their parents.

Volunteer Coffee/Get Acquainted Meeting The Volunteer Coffee will be September 19th at 9:15 a.m. in the Haude cafeteria. This coffee is for current and future Haude volunteers. Come hear about all of the opportunities you can be involved with as a Haude volunteer. Your helpful hands will be appreciated. Also, if you are a new parent at Haude, we cordially invite you to remain and Mrs. Thomas or Mrs. Schuelke will take you on a tour of the building. Welcome to the Haude family! Cub Scout and Girl Scout Recruitment Night There is a Cub Scout Rally on Tuesday, September 17th, from 6:30 p.m. and there will be a Girl Scout rally in the Haude cafeteria on Thursday, September 19th, from 6:30 p.m. These are a great opportunity for our girls and boys!

Haude Website Be sure to view current Haude news by accessing our website through the Klein ISD site. The address is: www.kleinisd.net . Our monthly newsletter will be posted online at the campus website. 3 Phone: 832- 484-5600 Fax: 832-484- 7862 Web Site: www.kleinisd.net If you do not have access to a computer and you want to continue receiving a paper copy of the newsletter, please complete the form provided at the back of this newsletter and return it to your child’s teacher.

Transportation Online There is an online process available for locating your child’s bus assignment on the district’s website. Go to www.kleinisd.net, slide your mouse over the Departments link and click on Transportation. On the Transportation page, click on the Bus Route/Street Directory link. Bus- riding rules, miscellaneous questions, seatbelt questions, and a reference to the student handbook can be found on the Klein ISD’s Transportation Department’s home page. Daily Schedule: 8:15 a.m. Morning Bell 8:20 a.m. Tardy Bell 11:05 a.m. End of morning Pre-Kindergarten 3:05-3:15 p.m. Dismissal of car riders, daycares and buses

Bus riders and daycare will continue to be let off and picked up by the gym. Carpool is dismissed from the cafeteria. Parents are requested to remain outside until the bell rings, then go into the cafeteria to pick up and escort their children to their cars. No carpool numbers are issued.

Early Dismissal If you know that your child will have to leave early, please send a note on the morning of the early dismissal. The office will sign an early dismissal permission form; in addition, parents will be required to come in, show identification, and sign the child out before he/she will be allowed to leave the school. It would be to your advantage to obtain a doctor’s note or excuse when your child has an appointment with a doctor or dentist. These should be given to our attendance office upon return. Please take care of early dismissals prior to 2:45 p.m.

Unusual Dismissal If your child is to go home by any means other than his/her usual way, please send a note so that the teacher will be aware of your plans. Dismissal is safest and most efficient when: 1. Students know exactly how to go home. 2. Students are prepared to follow directions. 3. Students have rainwear on days when it is raining.

Custody Issue Reminder – Parental Responsibility 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 Sue Schuelke, Principal, at 832-484-5590.

Student Absence When your child is absent, you will receive a phone call to your “primary” phone number on file from the automated calling system, Parent Link. Calls will be made each school day starting at 11:30 a.m. Even though you may have called or we may have called you, a written excuse is required upon the child’s return to school. Physician or dentist notes may be faxed to school at 832- 4 484-7862. For more information, please see the Attendance Policy in the Student Handbook. Please Note – absences automatically become unexcused if no parental note or doctor’s note is submitted within 5 days of the absence.

KISD Attendance Policy Good attendance is of prime importance for the educational development of each student. A student should never be absent unless it is absolutely necessary. Acceptable and excused absences are the following: personal sickness, sickness in the immediate family (immediate family includes father, mother, brother, sister and grandparents), and school-sponsored activities.*

The state compulsory attendance law allows for legal action, if necessary, for excessive absences. A student who is absent more than 18 days during the school year may not be given credit except as noted below:  Illness of the student, as verified by a doctor’s written statement showing the dates of absence.**  A parent’s written request for a homebound teacher. *Extenuating circumstances approved by the campus attendance committee consisting of the principal, and three classroom teachers. **It is not necessary for a student to have a note from a doctor each time he/she is ill; however, if the number of absences exceeds 18 days in the school year, and if medical reasons are given for an additional absence, a doctor’s note will be required for the day(s) of illness in order to receive academic credit unless waived by the attendance committee.

Make-Up Assignments Upon request by a parent, make-up assignments will be prepared for students who have been absent for at least three (3) consecutive days. Please call the teacher(s) no later than 12:00 noon of the third day of the absence. The homework can be picked up in the school office.

Teacher Conferences If you desire a conference with your child’s teacher, please call the teacher’s phone to leave a message or send an email. Phones are not on during instructional time; however, messages can be recorded. It will be advantageous to wait about three (3) weeks before setting up a conference as it takes about that long to get to know each student in a special way. A list of the teachers’ phone numbers and email addresses is on the Haude website. You will also have an opportunity to sign up for a conference on October 14th, which is Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference Day.

Tuesday Folder You can expect your child to bring a folder home every Tuesday. It is our hope that you and your child will take this opportunity to go over the papers together before you sign and return the folder on the following day. Your child will appreciate your praise for accomplishment and progress made, as well as your encouragement and understanding in those areas where improvement is needed. The first folder goes home today.

5 Phone: 832- 484-5600 Fax: 832-484- 7862 Web Site: www.kleinisd.net T-Shirts Students and faculty members are encouraged to wear their Haude t-shirts every Friday for Spirit Day.

KISD Food Service Breakfast Students are welcome to participate in our school’s breakfast program. Breakfast will be served from 7:50 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. It is expected that students eating breakfast will finish breakfast and be in their classroom when the tardy bell rings. Students may use the same personal food service account they use for lunch. The cost of a student breakfast is $1.00 and $1.50 for adults.

Lunch Student lunches are $1.95. Each student is assigned his/her own PIN (Personal Identification Number) for purposes of purchasing food in the cafeteria serving line. The PIN number should be memorized so that the serving line progresses smoothly and quickly each day. When sending money for breakfast/lunch for a week or more, please place the money or check in an envelope and label as follows: Child’s Name PIN # Teacher’s Name, Grade Amount enclosed

If you wish to eat a school lunch with your child, please call to order a lunch. The phone number for the cafeteria is 832-484-5610. This will ensure that everyone will be served. An adult lunch is $3.10.

Please remind your child that the only food that may be consumed at school is that which is provided by the cafeteria, the classroom teacher for instructional purposes, or food brought to school by themselves for their consumption. They may not share or trade food. Free/Reduced Price Lunch Applications Please be informed that we are required by the Texas Education Association guidelines to give every K-5 student an application on the first day of school. Only one application is necessary per family. All applications (new or those who wish to remain in the program) are due to the food service department. Processing of the application will be faster if the following information is provided on the application: 1. Student ID number, grade, school 2. Correct address and zip code 3. Social Security number 4. Signature

Opening Announcements In grades K through 12 the opening exercises each morning must include the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Texas flag. In addition, the students must observe one minute of silence. During the one minute of silence, the student may choose to reflect, 6 pray, meditate or engage in any other silent activity that does not interfere with other students. This is in accordance with Section 25.082 of the Texas Education Code. A parent has the right to submit a letter excusing the student from this activity. If you desire to excuse your child from this activity, please send a letter to his/her teacher. Lost and Found Every year we have a number of unclaimed articles in our lost and found because the lost items do not have the student’s name written on them. To avoid losing clothing and/or other items, please write your child’s name on each of his/her belongings. Dress Code Shorts (“athletic attire”, walking or “Bermuda” type)/skirts/dresses are acceptable as long as they are mid-thigh or below. Bike shorts of any style or length, worn either as an outer or visible under garment, are prohibited. Please note the Elementary Student Handbook lists the consequences of students violating the student dress code. See page 31 of the Elementary Student Handbook.

Textbooks State law requires that all textbooks be covered. Please use paper book covers or fabric stretch covers. Please do not tape the book cover to the inside of the book. DO NOT use clear contact paper or self-adhesive book covers. This damages the textbooks. Students are responsible for all textbooks issued to them and will be expected to pay for lost or damaged books.

Skateboarding on School Campuses As a reminder, persons found skateboarding on school campuses will be issued citations. This charge is permitted under the Education Code Section 37.102. Klein Police Department officers will cite juveniles, and the violation copy will be sent to parents who must accompany the juvenile to the county court.

Did You Know? If you would like to treat your child’s class to something sweet in celebration of his or her birthday, you may do so through Haude Food Service. Please contact the front office. Klein guidelines request that you give 2 weeks’ notice.

Books donated to the library in honor of your child’s birthday are also a great idea…a lasting memory. A special bookplate with your child's name, birthday, or special reason for the donation will be permanently placed in the front of the book. Your child will be the first student to check it out. After the special two-week checkout period, the book will become a part of Haude’s library collection for all students to enjoy! We love books!

7 Phone: 832- 484-5600 Fax: 832-484- 7862 Web Site: www.kleinisd.net School Store One of the service projects and fund-raisers for Haude is the operation of a school store. Students may purchase all of their school supplies and/or a Haude t-shirt at the school store on TUESDAY AND THURSDAY mornings from 7:50 - 8:10 throughout the year. The school store is located in the cafeteria on the stage.

Hello from the Haude Clinic! Vision and Hearing Screening for 4 year olds, Kindergarteners, 1st, 3rd and 5th graders, as well as any first time students to Haude will take place on September 13, 16, and 17th. We will include AN screenings for 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades at this time, and parents will receive a letter in their student’s Tuesday folder explaining these screenings. If you would like to volunteer to help bring students from their classrooms to the screening areas or gather height and weight information, please contact me or our volunteer coordinators Sue Roman and Summer Perkins. We would welcome your help! If you have experience providing vision and hearing screenings, please let me know. All students and families, feel free to come by the clinic and introduce yourselves. If you have any questions or have students with medical needs, please contact me. Your nurse, Debbie Hall BSN, RN Margaret Vigneaux Clinic Asst. 832-484-5594- clinic 832-484-5609- clinic 832-484-7862- fax

Pest Control Please note that a contracted Pest Control Service will be treating the cafeteria every month with pest control materials. Other parts of the building may be treated as needed. Should your child have health issues regarding pest control substances, please notify the school.

Recycling Thank you to all of our families and community members for continuing to use our recycling bins. Money generated from recycled material is used to support the instructional program. The recycling bins are located by the P.E. facility.

G/T Referrals The Office of Advanced Academics has adopted a district-wide testing timeline this year. If you would like to refer your child for Klein’s Gifted and Talented Program, please stop by and pick up a referral packet from our counselor, Ms. Viki Varga. The deadline for returning the packet to her is Friday, September 27th.

8 Volunteer Program Sue Roman and Summer Perkins are our Volunteer Coordinators. They will be sharing information about all the committees Haude parents can be involved in at our Volunteer Coffee. Klein conducts criminal background checks on all volunteers. You can complete the volunteer forms and criminal background check online now at our KISD web address - kleinisd.net. Click on Departments – Communications and Planning– Volunteers – Volunteer Sign Up. Then you can complete the requested information on the volunteer form and Criminal Background Check form. This is a mandatory procedure for all volunteers throughout the district as a safety measure. We want to encourage folks to volunteer in our school, and we want the utmost safety for our children. If you completed this process last year, there is no need to do it again. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to call Mrs. Roman, Mrs. Perkins or Danette Mordente, school receptionist. A volunteer is different from a visitor. We encourage parents to visit our school. You are always welcome at Haude!

PTO NEWS We are very fortunate to have such an active and supportive organization at Haude.

The Haude PTO Board members for 2013-2014 are: President Jamie Bautista 1st Vice President Amy Christopher 2nd Vice President Amy Seifert Treasurer Christi Saunders Corresponding Secretary Vanessa Barry Recording Secretary Karri Windsor Parliamentarian Rachel Gutierrez Membership Karen Sossaman Hospitality Becky Simonds/Jennifer Rios Room Parent Coordinators Elizabeth Schipani Cultural Arts Crystal Wardell Directory Tara O’Donnell Historian/Memory Book Angela Scott/Kelly Sells 5th Grade Appreciation Co-Chairs Stephanie Shepheard/Sarah Knight Reading Coordinator Carin HaeHae/Kim Chopra Volunteer Coordinator Sue Roman/Summer Perkins Workroom Coordinator Susy Tousha Literacy Support Coordinator Rosalie Reynoso Box Tops for Education Angelica Perrier

9 Phone: 832- 484-5600 Fax: 832-484- 7862 Web Site: www.kleinisd.net Back to school time is also bonus box tops time, so grab your favorite products with double and triple box tops, stock up the pantry and help your school at the same time! Collection boxes are located in the library and in the breezeway. See monthly contests and more ways to support Haude with the Box Tops program at the Haude Website under “PTO Volunteers and Fundraising.” We earned $1,400 through this program last year and used it to help the school in many ways, including partial purchase of the 2013/14 Journey to Success planners that our students use every day.

10 Social Skills The faculty and staff at Haude will continue to implement our social skills curriculum to teach our youngsters appropriate social skills. We want each of our students to be successful at school and equipped with the “tools” needed to succeed. Children usually don’t act inappropriately on purpose. They often act according to what they have learned or failed to learn. Our social skills curriculum will guide us through such lessons as:

 Getting the Teacher’s Attention (9/2)  Using Table Etiquette (9/09)  Working with Others (9/16)  Accepting Criticism or a Consequence (9/23)  Making an Apology (9/30)

Since we know that you will want to continue to practice lessons at home with your children, we’ve included the lessons to be taught in September:

HOW TO GET THE TEACHER’S ATTENTION 1. Look at the teacher. 2. Raise your hand. 3. Wait until the teacher says your name. 4. Ask your question.

USING TABLE ETIQUETTE 1. Sit quietly at the table. 2. Talk in a quiet voice to those who sit on either side of you. 3. Cut large pieces of food into small bite-sized pieces before attempting to eat them. 4. Chew with your mouth closed. 5. Swallow your food before taking a drink. 6. Raise your hand for assistance.

WORKING WITH OTHERS 1. Identify the task to be completed. 2. Assign tasks to each person. 3. Discuss ideas in a calm, quiet voice, and let everyone share their ideas. 4. Work on tasks until completed.

ACCEPTING CRITICISM OR A CONSEQUENCE 1. Look at the person 2. Say “Okay”. 3. Stay calm.

MAKING AN APOLOGY 1. Look at the person. 2. Use a serious, sincere voice. 3. Say ‘I’m sorry for…’ or “I want to apologize for…’ 4. Explain how you plan to do better in the future. 5. Say ‘Thanks for listening.’

11 Phone: 832- 484-5600 Fax: 832-484- 7862 Web Site: www.kleinisd.net

HAUDE IS GOING GREEN!

In an effort to help the environment, and to cut paper cost, Haude Elementary is now providing our newsletter on the Haude Elementary Website!

For those who require a paper copy (no internet access) please return this form. We will print one copy for each family that does not have internet access. We will also have a limited supply of paper copies in the front office.

We will still provide each student with a calendar of events each month. When your child receives this calendar, this is your notification that the current month’s newsletter is now available on the Haude Website.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter and helping to provide our children with a less cluttered, cleaner environment!

______I do not have internet access and require a paper copy of the Haude Newsletter

Name of Child to receive copy of newsletter ______

Child’s HomeroomTeacher ______

______Parent Signature

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM ONLY IF YOU REQUIRE A PAPER COPY BY SEPTEMBER 6th, 2013