May 31, 2017

Thank you parents for sharing your amazing children with us! It has been an incredible year and we appreciate your continued support and encouragement. We wish you a safe and restful summer!

Last Day of School

June 1st will be an Early Dismissal Day.

K-5th Grade will be dismisses at 12:40 p.m.

Pre-K Early Dismissal is:

A.M. class 8:20-10:00 a.m.

P.M. class 10:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Last Call for Lost & Found

Our lost and found is overflowing. If you have lost any items recently please stop by the cafe and see if they are there. We will be donating any items that have not been claimed by June 1, 2017 to our sister school, McRobert's Elementary.

May 24, 2017

Celebration of Learning Schedule

3rd Grade- Thursday, May 25th 2:00 p.m. in classrooms

4th Grade- Friday, May 26th 2:00 p.m. in classrooms

5th Grade- Wednesday, May 31st 1:30 p.m. in gym

(We will run an early dismissal lunch schedule this day)

2017 Biblionasium Summer Reading Challenge!

Research consistently shows that independent reading (reading students choose to do on their own) significantly influences students’ reading performance.  The amount of free reading done outside of school positively relates to growth in vocabulary, reading comprehension, verbal fluency, and general information (Cullinan 2000). Biblionasium supports independent reading by creating a reading community for our students and makes reading fun and social.

Biblionasium is safe, COPPA compliant online community for young readers that promotes a love of reading by allowing students to connect with their classmates to share their favorite books and record their reading progress. Students can add books to their digital bookshelf, recommend books to friends, log their reading, rate and review books, earn virtual awards, and more.

Each Kilpatrick student has a Biblionasium account that is linked to Destiny, our library’s online catalog.  Students can access their Biblionasium account by going to the Biblionasium website (www.biblionasium.com) and selecting the “Login with Destiny” option.  The student will need his/her Katy ISD username and password to access this account (available from your child’s teacher). This linked account will provide the student with real-time information and access of our library’s resources. Coach Chip Manzee will guide the students through the website, offer helpful tips, and reward reading achievements with digital awards and trophies. Students will have access to their account year-round.  If your child has not yet logged into his/her account, they may do so at any time.

The library is inviting all current Kindergarten-4^th Grade students to participate in the 2017 Biblionasium Summer Reading Challenge!  Beginning on June 2^nd, the “2017 Summer Reading Challenge” will appear when you click on your child’s “Challenges” tab.  All summer long, your child can log their reading minutes into Biblionasium (use the “Reading Log” tab—be sure to enter minutes each time). Here is a link to a video demonstrating how to log reading minutes into Biblionasium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIIzjF2tGpw

To complete the 2017 Summer Reading Challenge, your child will need to log 1,000 minutes of reading into Biblionasium between 6/2/17-8/15/17.  Students who complete the 2017 Summer Reading Challenge will receive the following:

·        A tag for their reading chain

·        A “Bonus Book Coupon” to check out an extra library book

·        Invitation to “Priority Check-Out” Event (check out books before the library opens to the general student body)

Wishing you a safe and wonderful summer!  As always, Happy Reading!

Mrs. Audelo, OKE Librarian

Our lost and found is overflowing. If you have lost any items recently please stop by the cafe and see if they are there. We will be donating any items that have not been claimed by May 31, 2017 to our sister school, McRobert's Elementary. 

Incoming 6th Graders Going to Beckendorff

INCOMING 6^TH GRADE BDJH BEARS

Beckendorff Junior High is so excited to have your children join us as 6^th graders next year!  Please mark your calendars for a few important upcoming dates. 

Cub Camp

Cub Camp, our orientation for incoming 6^th graders, will be held on Wednesday, August 2^nd from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Beckendorff Junior High.  Students will be given a tour, learn a little bit about school procedures, and participate in a few fun activities.  A parent informational session will be held at 11:00 AM.  Please plan to drop off your child at 9:00 AM in the front drive.  You may return at 11:00 for the parent session or at12:00 for student pick up.  No snacks or lunch will be served, so please send your child with a water bottle if needed.

RSVP by clicking on the link below and filling out the form.  RSVPs are due by Wednesday, July 12^th.  https://goo.gl/forms/m5GerIt0eOLrDPiA2

Bear Blast

Bear Blast will be held on Thursday, August 10^th at Beckendorff Junior High from 2:00 – 7:00 PM.  During Bear Blast, your child has the opportunity to pick up his/her schedule and walk the schedule from 1^st period to 8^th period class.  Unlike elementary school, teachers are not available to talk, however many have information posted outside their classrooms.  Please take this opportunity to purchase spirit wear and help your child acclimate to the size and arrangement of our building.  This will help him/her feel more comfortable on the first day of school.  It is a come and go event, so you do not need to stay the entire time.

6^th Grade Parent Night

Beckendorff Junior High will be hosting a 6^th Grade Parent Night on Thursday, August 24^th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the BDJH Cafeteria.  Mrs. Kirila and the counselors will be presenting information about the transition from fifth to sixth grade, including the change in rigor, homework, studying, and campus policies & procedures.  We will be sharing a few specific organization tips, as well as general information to help you support your child’s growth at home.  

May 17, 2017

Congratulations 

Kim Beidle 

 OKE's Volunteer of the Year!

Celebration of Learning Schedule

Pre-K- Friday, May 19th 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. in classrooms

Kindergarten- Monday, May 22nd 9:30 a.m. in gym

1st Grade- Tuesday, May 23rd 1:00 p.m. in classrooms

2nd Grade- Wednesday, May 24th 2:00 p.m. in classrooms

3rd Grade- Thursday, May 25th 2:00 p.m. in classrooms

4th Grade- Friday, May 26th 2:00 p.m. in classrooms

5th Grade- Wednesday, May 31st 1:30 p.m. in gym

(We will run an early dismissal lunch schedule this day)

We have many wonderful Celebrations of Learning and Completion Celebrations coming up in the Outback! Our students are so excited about this and we know you are as well. We are requesting that balloons, flowers, gifts, etc. not be brought to these events. If these items are brought to school, you will be asked to leave them in the front office while you attend the celebration. This is has been our practice now for many years now and it is referenced in our handbook. Thank you for assistance in this matter. It is much appreciated.

Our lost and found is overflowing. If you have lost any items recently please stop by the cafe and see if they are there. We will be donating any items that have not been claimed by May 31, 2017 to our sister school, McRobert's Elementary. 

Last Day of School

June 1st will be an early dismissal day.

 K-5th Grade will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m

Pre-K Early Dismissal Schedule

A.M. class 8:20-10:00 a.m.

P.M. class 10:50 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

For Incoming 6th Graders please use the following school code for EPI to order your school supplies for junior high.

Tays JH is TAY078

Beckendorff JH is BEC010

May 3, 2017

OKE will be CLOSED CAMPUS next week for STAAR Testing

Monday, May 8th (CLOSED CAMPUS)

 STAAR 3rd and 4th Gr. Math, 5th Gr. Math Re-Test

Tuesday, May 9th (CLOSED CAMPUS)

STAAR 3rd and 4th Gr. Reading, 5th Gr. Reading Re-Test

Wednesday, May 10th(CLOSED CAMPUS)

 STAAR 5th Gr. Science

Thursday, May 11th (CLOSED CAMPUS)

 STAAR Make-Up Session

Friday, May 12th (CLOSED CAMPUS)

 STAAR Make-Up Session

Just a reminder that we will not be holding before school tutorials, I-Station or FASTT Math sessions  on Monday, May 8th - Friday, May 12th due to STAAR testing. 

Due to STAAR Testing, Wednesday, May 10th 

will be Specials Rotation Day 1.

OKE’s Read, Deed, and Run Club collected $416.86 from the sale of pull-tab bracelets created by club members. The money was donated to Houston Collie Rescue to help with medical care, vaccinations and micro-chipping of rescued collies!

April 25, 2017

OKE Special Olympics

Friday, April 28th 2:00 p.m.

 in Gym (public event)

Special Buddies remember to wear your special buddies t-shirt on Friday, April 28th for our Special Olympics.

Congrats to all of our OKE 2017

 Volunteer of the Year Nominees.

Luis Bustamante, Colleen Williams, Kim Beidle, Casey Ebel, Anita Nugroho

Dear OKE family,

We have had the opportunity to foster a baby crocodile the last few months. It has been a great educational experience to watch Odessa the crocodile grow in length and weight. It is almost time for Odessa to go to her new home at Crocodile Encounter in Angleton, Texas.

Crocodile Encounter is a privately owned organization focused on education of children and care of their animals. The owners work hard to spread a very good science message throughout the Houston area and beyond. Caring for the animals and providing the educational experiences can be very costly. They rely heavily on the support of generous donors. We are currently collecting money to help Crocodile encounter create a habitat for Odessa as she gets settled into her new home. If you would like to contribute, please place your donation in the box in the office.

If you would like more information about Crocodile Encounter, please visit them in Angleton. Their website is

http://crocodileencounter.com

Kilpatrick Elementary has been named a Digital Citizenship Certified School by Common Sense Media:

Our school believes that digital citizenship skills have become essential for students in the 21st century, especially in schools like ours that are using technology to transform learning. That's why we are committed to teaching our students how to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly. Kilpatrick Elementary has just been approved as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School, an honor that recognizes our efforts in teaching digital literacy and citizenship to young people and engaging the entire school community in this important discussion. This recognition is provided by Common Sense Education, part of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

More than 90,000 classrooms across the country use Common Sense Education's groundbreaking education resources. As a result, our students are better equipped to navigate the digital world and use devices for learning. 

To learn more about Common Sense Education, visit https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/digital-citizenship.

Biblionasium 500-Minute Challenge Due May 12^th!

In the fall, Kilpatrick students were introduced to Biblionasium.  Biblionasium is safe, COPPA compliant online community for young readers that promotes a love of reading by allowing students to connect with their classmates to share their favorite books and record their reading progress. Students can add books to their digital bookshelf, recommend books to friends, log their reading, rate and review books, earn virtual awards, and more. 

On November 30th, all 1st-5th grade students were given a "500-Minute Challenge" within Biblionasium: students who use Biblionasium to record 500-minutes of reading earn a reading tag and get a bonus library book coupon.  Students have until Friday, May 12th to complete this Challenge.

Each Kilpatrick student has a Biblionasium account that is linked to Destiny, our library’s online catalog.  Students can access their Biblionasium account either by logging into Destiny Discover (Destiny can be accessed in the student’s MyKaty cloud https://mykaty.katyisd.org/) or by going directly to the Biblionasium website(www.biblionasium.com) and selecting the “Login with Destiny” option.  In both platforms, the student will need his/her Katy ISD username and password to access this account (available from your child’s teacher). This linked account will provide the student with real-time information and access of our library’s resources. Coach Chip Manzee will guide the students through the website, offer helpful tips, and reward reading achievements with digital awards and trophies.

Be sure to click on the "Challenges" tab to see the 500-Minute Challenge. Happy reading!

Important Dates for incoming 6th graders going to Tays J.H.

T3(Titan Tactical Training) Thursday, August 3^rd 9-11:00 am and 1-3:00 pm

   

Dance for incoming 6^th graders – Thursday, August 3^rd 6:00-7:30 pm (6^th graders only)

Schedule Pick-up Day: Thursday, August 10^th

6^th Grade Open House – Tuesday, August 22^nd 6:00-7:30 pm

April 19, 2017

Congratulations to the following Katy ISD schools for being recognized as a 2016 Texas Honor Roll recipient by the Educational Results Partnership and the Institute for Productivity in Education!

  

2016 Honor Roll Schools: 

Alexander Elementary

Davidson Elementary

Griffin Elementary

Holland Elementary

Kilpatrick Elementary

Pattison Elementary

Randolph Elementary

Shafer Elementary

Stanley Elementary

Wilson Elementary

Woodcreek Elementary

Beck Junior High

Beckendorff Junior High

Cinco Ranch Junior High

McMeans Junior High

Seven Lakes Junior High

Woodcreek Junior High

Seven Lakes High School

Tompkins High School

GT Family Night Thursday, April 20th 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Cafe

KE is having PJ day on Friday, April 21, 2017 to raise money for our programs. If you would like to wear pajamas to school on this day, please fill out the form you will receive in  next Wednesday Folders or the one located on the helpful tips tab of this blog and return it along with $3.00 (cash only please) to your child’s teacher.  

 Exact cash only please.

Spring Creek Spirit Night

Tuesday, April 25th

5:00-9:00 p.m.

5th Grade Choir Concert

Thursday, April 27th

9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.

in Gym (public events)

OKE Special Olympics

Friday, April 28th 2:00 p.m.

 in Gym (public event)

April 12, 2017

GT Family Night Thursday, April 20th 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Cafe

OKE is having PJ day on Friday, April 21, 2017 to raise money for our programs. If you would like to wear pajamas to school on this day, please fill out the form you will receive in  next Wednesday Folders or the one located on the helpful tips tab of this blog and return it along with $3.00 (cash only please) to your child’s teacher.  

 Exact cash only please.

Spring Creek Spirit Night

Tuesday, April 25th

5:00-9:00 p.m.

5th Grade Choir Concert
Thursday, April 27th
9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.

in Gym (public events)

OKE Special Olympics

Friday, April 28th 2:00 p.m.

 in Gym (public event)