The Paw Print
Parent Newsletter
May 2015
Principal’s Message
Dear Kleb Parents and Students,
I hope this newsletter finds you well as we near the end of this school year and prepare for summer break. On
the behalf of the faculty and staff at Kleb Intermediate, we thank you for an excellent 2014-2015 school year! We have
thoroughly enjoyed watching your children learn and grow.
The faculty at Kleb has a lot to celebrate as we wrap up the end of another great year! Recently, the Houston
Chronicle published their annual School Report Card which rates schools on the basis of three indices: student
achievement, socioeconomic performance, and growth. Kleb Intermediate scored an “A” and was ranked as one of
Houston’s top 50 middle schools! Also, our STAAR scores came in and our Bearcubs did great! We will be celebrating with
our students on Wednesday, June 4 in the afternoon at our 2nd annual “STAAR Celebration”! Lastly, we will be holding
our 6-8th grade ceremonies next week to recognize our Bearcubs’ success!
Please note the following important upcoming dates:
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Monday, May 25- School Holiday
Thursday, May 28- 8th Grade Awards Ceremony; 7 PM- Kleb Cafeteria
Friday, May 29- 7th Grade Awards Ceremony; 10 AM- Kleb Gym
Friday, May 29- 6th Grade Awards Ceremony; 1:30 PM- Kleb Gym
Tuesday, June 2- 8th graders visit Klein High School; 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, June 3- Locker Clean-Out
Wednesday, June 3- Student STAAR Celebration
Thursday, June 4- 8th Grade Party
Thursday, June 4- Last Day of School
Thursday, August 20- School Supply Sale for 7th & 8th graders; 12 to 3 pm
Thursday, August 20- School Supply Sale & New Student Orientation for incoming 6th graders and new students; 4
to 6pm
 Thursday, September 10- Fall Open House (details to come)
It truly has been an honor and joy to work with you and your student this year. I wish our 8 th graders the best of luck
at Klein High School, our 7th and 6th graders a quick return, and our incoming 5th graders and new students a very warm
welcome! Have a fantastic summer break!
Regards,
Jessica Haddox
Kleb Intermediate Principal
Kleb Library News
“Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And
the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning
are always open.”
Laura Bush
Author David Lubar was here at Kleb!
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6 grade students enjoyed a wonderful presentation from author David Lubar April 27th.
He was thoroughly entertaining and gave us some great pointers on how to generate ideas for
writing!
Lone Star Program
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Congratulations to 6 grader Anastasia Mbajonas, 7th grader Saranda Matjani, and 8th
graders Lucas Ardiff, Elizabeth Denny, and Eric Gilstrap, and Kathleen Sotelo for reading all
twenty Lone Star books for the 2014-2015 school year! To date, we have 13 students who
have read at least 15 Lone Stars and qualified for the Lone Star Luncheon on Thursday, May
28th! The last day to report a Lone Star Quiz for credit is May 26th.
We are especially proud of Elizabeth Denny and Kathleen Sotelo who will have their
names engraved on the permanent plaque in the library for their Lone Star Reading
accomplishments all three years at Kleb!
Kleb Library News Continued…
End of the Year Information
All library books are due back into the library by Friday, May 22nd. Please remind your student
to check their locker, classrooms and at home for any Kleb library books that need to be
turned in. Students who do not clear their library records will have holds on their report
cards and not be allowed to check out books for the 2015-2016 school year.
Summer Reading Recommendations
Get a jump on next year’s Lone Star Reading over the summer! Scan the QR code for the 20152016 Texas Lone Star List!
The American Library Association also has a list of recommended books for
students in grades 6-8. Check it out by clicking on the link below:
http://goo.gl/8ZVhEe
Interested in joining the Kleb Band? Please contact Mrs. Wren at [email protected] for
more information on how to be a part of the award-winning Kleb Band!!
Our Mixed Bag Fundraiser was a success! Thank you for all your support.
On March 26, the Beginning Band students each performed a solo for a panel of judges. They
came away with 96 excellent medals and 10 Good Certificates!!
April and May were busy months for our Advanced Bands. In early April, the Concert A and
Symphonic Bands performed at the Pre-UIL contest at Klein HS. On Wednesday, April 29, 2015
the Symphonic Band participated in the annual UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest at
Tomball MS and came away with straight first division ratings – a “Sweepstakes!” The
Symphonic Band performed in the UIL contest on Friday, May 1, 2015 also received the
“Sweepstakes” award for straight first division ratings. This is the first time since 2006 that
both Concert A and Symphonic Bands have both received straight first division ratings. Way to
go!!
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 the Concert B, Concert A, and Symphonic Bands participated at the
Gator Music Festival in Dickinson. They performed at McAdams Junior High in the morning,
and all three bands received first division ratings from all three judges. Concert B was
recognized as runner-up for best in their classification and received section award for
Percussion, Low Brass, Trumpets, Flutes, and Clarinets. Concert A received section awards for
Percussion, Low Brass, French Horns, Trumpets, Clarinets, Alto Saxophones, and Flutes.
Symphonic Band sections that received awards were Percussion, Low Brass, Trumpet,
Bassoon, Clarinet, and Flute. Soloists in receiving awards in the Symphonic Band were Lily M,
Sophie R, Isoken O, Yakira S, Ben P, and Cameron G.
-Auditions for the 2015-2016 Advanced Bands and Klein HS Bands will be in late May.
Don’t forget that Summer Band Camps are a great way to continue playing over the summer.
Email your child’s band director with any questions about band camps.
Congratulations to the 2014-2015 top overall winners for the Kleb
Intermediate Super Stars (KISS Club) competitive theatre team!
Top 6th Grade Girl:
Carla Lujan
Top 6th Grade Boy:
Seth Lewis
Top 7th Grade Girl:
Bailey Johnson
Top 7th Grade Boy:
Garrett Parker
Top 8th Grade Girl:
Julia Harter
Top 8th Grade Boy
Jacob Rios
Mrs. Duty will be taking Theatre
students to NYC June 18-20,
2015 and June 8-10, 2016.
Contact her for more
information;
[email protected]
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
Promotion/Retention
To be promoted in grades 6-8, a student must attain an average of 70% or above in language arts (including
reading improvement if it is required) and mathematics (including mathematics improvement if it is required).
In addition, the student must have a passing average of at least a 70% in science and social studies, as well as
an overall average of 70% or above in all courses taken. Any student whose final yearly average is below 70%
in language arts, math, science or social studies will be required to attend summer school for that subject in
order to be promoted to the next grade level.
Copies of progress reports and report cards may be obtained from the counselors’ office. If your student is
currently in danger of failing a class, please contact the teacher in order to develop a plan for improvement.
Check the teachers’ websites for notes, assignments, projects/test dates, etc: http://kleb.kleinisd.net. Your
assistance is vital for your student’s success. Please check the Parent Connect website for instructions on to
how see your child’s grades: http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=sis.parent .
Edgenuity Grade Repair
If you child has a failing grade below 70% in English, math, science and/or social studies, contact your child’s
counselor for Edgenuity grade repair information. In order for your student to receive credit, your student
must complete 10 or more hours of grade repair instruction for math, science and social studies and 12 or
more hours of grade repair instruction for English. Edgenuity is available at Kleb after school to 5:45 pm.
May 18 – 21
May 26 – 28
June 2 – 3
PROGRESS REPORTS
REPORT CARDS
May 14, 2015
June 12, 2015 (mailed home)
Course Selection Information
The final date to make any changes is June 11, 2015 at 3 pm. On May 14th, students were given a Verification
Sheet, which shows the classes they have selected and were approved to take. If your family decides to
change an elective choice, please send a dated and signed parent/guardian note to your student’s counselor
with the class you want to drop and the class you want to add. A request to change an elective choice will be
honored if the class is available and the student meets all of the pre-requisites for the class.
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.
As the summer approaches, a
gentle reminder…
Shooting fireworks or explosive devices
of any kind in the building or on the
campus, at any time, during the day or
night, is forbidden. Students with such
paraphernalia in their possession on
the campus will be subject to
suspension or expulsion.
Congratulations
Kleb Swim Teams!
Girls District
Champions
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Boys and Girls
Combined District
Champions
Athletic
Informational
Meetings for
Incoming 7th graders
taking athletics
Girls: Wednesday,
May 27-6pm, Kleb
Cafeteria
Boys: Wednesday,
June 3-6pm, Kleb
Cafeteria
Congratulations
Kleb Tennis Teams!
Boys District
Champions
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Girls Runner-Up
District Champions
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KLEIN ISD 2015-16 IMPORTANT DATES
Semester Starts/Ends
Staff Development Day
Holiday
Holiday/Staff Development
Elem. Parent Conference
Graduations
AUG 17 - 20
Staff Development
AUG 21
Optional Teacher Work Day
AUG 22
SUMMER HS GRADUATION 2014 - 2015
AUG 24
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
SEPT 7
Labor Day Holiday
OCT 12
Staff Dev./Student Holiday/Elem. Parent Con.
NOV 23 - 24 Staff Development/Student Holiday
NOV 25 - 27 Thanksgiving Holiday
DEC 18
END OF FIRST SEMESTER
DEC 21 – JAN 1 Christmas/Winter Holiday
JAN 4 Staff Development/Student Holiday
JAN 5 Classes Resume/SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS
JAN 18 Martin Luther King Holiday
FEB 15 Staff Development/Student Holiday
MARCH 14 - 18 Spring Break
MARCH 25 Easter Break
MAY 30
Memorial Day Holiday
JUNE 2 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
JUNE 3 Staff Development
JUNE 4 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
AUG 20
SUMMER HS GRADUATION 2015 - 2016
ELEMENTARY
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AUG 24 – OCT 16 38
OCT 19 – DEC 18 40
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NOV 23 – 24
JAN 4
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NOV 9 – DEC 18
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FEB 22 – APRIL 15 34
APRIL 18 – JUNE 2
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Total Instruction Days 177
INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKE-UP DAYS
FEB 15
JUNE 3
Klein Independent School District
7200 Spring Cypress Road
Klein, Texas 77379
832-249-4000
www.kleinisd.net