February 22, 2017

We can all use a little Recovery Time, especially when it comes to our children.  When you use Recovery correctly, we send the following message: I care far too much for you to allow you to misbehave.  I care enough about you to set some limits.  Recovery is not punishment, a way to solve the child’s problems, or an excuse.  It’s a way for everyone involved to “get themselves together” so that life can continue in a peaceful, calm way. To learn more, get in touch with OKE’s Love and Logic committee!

Parents,
Below is the link to nominate a Volunteer of the Year for OKE. Please submit your nomination by Monday, March 6, 2017. We have lots of wonderful volunteers, so please feel free to submit as many nominations as you would like. We will be announcing our Volunteer of the Year at the Katy ISD VIPS Breakfast Celebration on Friday, May 12, 2017.

2017 OKE Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form

OKE 2017 Math Night - Parent Workshop  

Monday, December 4, 2017 6:30 -8:00pm

http://gregtangmath.com/gigs

Greg Tang makes sense of new and unfamiliar teaching methods by focusing on three important aspects of effective math instruction: visualization, reasoning and number sense. Parents come away with an instant appreciation of visual models, number bonds, and the work our teachers are doing, and in a stunning turnaround, even the most vocal critics become supportive and interested in learning more. 

February, 15, 2017

Monday, February 20th

 School Holiday

Our Library’s Spring Book Fair is coming soon! The Spring Book Fair will take place beginning Monday 2/27/17 through Thursday 3/2/17 in the library.

Book Fair Hours:

•         Monday 2/27: 8:00 AM*-3:30 PM
•         Tuesday 2/28: 8:00 AM*-3:30 PM
•         Wednesday 3/1: 8:00 AM*-3:30 PM
•         Thursday 3/2: 8:00 AM*-3:30 PM and 4:30 PM-7:00 PM (during Family Art & Science            Night)

 *Only students accompanied by parents may shop in the Book Fair from 8:00 -8:30 A.M. each morning.  The Book Fair is open to students shopping independently after the morning announcements each day.

Be sure to look for Teacher Wish Lists at the Fair. These are books that our teachers would like for their classrooms.  Our special Book Fairy will deliver any Wish List books purchased during the Fair to your child's teacher!

Proceeds from past Book Fairs have been used to purchase books, fund author/illustrator visits, fund reading incentive programs, purchase library furniture, instructional materials, and technology. 

Thank you for supporting the OKE Library!

Parents,

Below is the link to nominate a Volunteer of the Year for OKE. Please submit your nomination by Monday, March 6, 2017. We have lots of wonderful volunteers, so please feel free to submit as many nominations as you would like. We will be announcing our Volunteer of the Year at the Katy ISD VIPS Breakfast Celebration on Friday, May 12, 2017.

2017 OKE Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form

February 8, 2017

Congratulations to our Advancing Entries.

Megan Mahajan for Film Production

Zihang Chen for Literature

Malachi Balakrishnan for Music Composition. 

Good Luck at State Level!!!

 This week is National School Counselor's Week. Please help us celebrate our sweet counselor, Mrs. Pollinger for all she does for OKE. 

You are a superhero Mrs. Pollinger!!

OKE’s Random Acts of Kindness Week

February 13-17, 2017

Monday, Feb. 13^th -   Theme:   “Blushing Over Compliments”   Wear Pink!  

                                    Challenge:  Give compliments to 6 to 8 people                                               today!

  

Tuesday, Feb. 14^th -  Theme:   “Love That Smile!” Wear Pink or Red!   

                                    Challenge:  Smile at 25 people today!   

     

Wed, Feb. 15^th -         Theme:  “Be a Secret Agent of Kindness” 

                                    Wear Sunglasses to be a “Secret Agent”

                                    Challenge:   Do something kind for someone                                                  without them knowing you did it! 

Thursday, Feb.16^th -  Theme:  “Making Kindness Stick” Wear Yellow for Sticky                                      Notes!

                                    Challenge:  Leave a happy note on a sticky for 2 to 3                                     people today!   

Friday, Feb. 17^th  -     Theme:  “Every day is RAK Day at OKE!”     

                                    Challenge:  Thank others for their acts of kindness.                                       Write a thank you note to

                                    someone (teacher, friend, parent, sibling)  that has                                       done something kind for you.

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK AD BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!

LAST DAY TO ORDER FEBRUARY 16TH, 2017.

To order go to

www.okepta.org

click the link labeled “Click here to order your YEARBOOK”.

"Yearbook Recognition ad" - $15 for a 1/8 page ad

Please contact Kari Beauchamp at yearbook@okepta.org if you have any questions.

If you have not yet purchased your yearbook they can be purchased for &40 at the above link.

***IF YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN MARKED A "N" FOR PRIVACY THEY WILL NOT BE PICTURED IN THE YEARBOOK, PLEASE CHECK THEIR PRIVACY CODE***

February 1, 2017

Katy ISD will be celebrating Digital Citizenship Week at all schools during the week of February 6-10.  This theme for this week  is "RISE Above." Students will receive special lessons and activities to remind them to be safe and responsible users of technology throughout the week.  We will be focusing on words that correspond with the "RISE" theme including Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Etiquette and connect these words to the responsible use of technology. Students can also dress to match each day's theme!:

Our library will be closed to circulation a few times in the month of February—please mark your calendars:

• 2/6/17: Closed at 1:30 PM to accommodate Bluebonnet Bash
• 2/13/17: Closed all day to accommodate Power PLC
• 2/21/17: Closed until 10:45 AM to accommodate visit from Author Mike Artell
• 2/23/17: Closed until 10:45 AM to accommodate visit from author Lisa Wheeler
• 2/24/17: Closed all day to accommodate Book Fair Set-Up
• 2/27/17-3/3/17: Closed all week to accommodate Book Fair. We will re-open on 3/3/17 after the Book Fair has been picked up by our supplier.

Thank you for your patience!

Our Library’s Spring Book Fair is coming soon! The Spring Book Fair will take place beginning Monday 2/27/17 through Thursday 3/2/17 in the library.

Book Fair Hours:

•          Monday 2/27: 8:00 AM*-3:30 PM
•         Tuesday 2/28: 8:00 AM*-3:30 PM
•          Wednesday 3/1: 8:00 AM*-3:30 PM
•         Thursday 3/2: 8:00 AM*-3:30 PM and 4:30 PM-7:00 PM (during Family Art & Science Night)

 *Only students accompanied by parents may shop in the Book Fair from 8:00 AM-8:30 AM each morning.  The Book Fair is open to students shopping independently after the Morning Announcements each day.

Be sure to look for Teacher Wish Lists at the Fair--these are books that our teachers would like for their classrooms.  Our special Book Fairy will deliver any Wish List books purchased during the Fair to your child's teacher!

Proceeds from past Book Fairs have been used to purchase books, fund author/illustrator visits, fund reading incentive programs, purchase library furniture, instructional materials, and technology. 

Thank you for supporting the OKE Library!

January 25, 2017

Pets On Campus

Parents, 

Please help us keep our students and staff safe by not bringing pets on campus unless they are on a leash and being handled by an adult.  Thank you for your help in this matter. 

Reason2Race

Please help support OKE’s team of runners as they participate in the Katy half marathon and 5K on February 11^th.  All proceeds benefit the Katy IDS Foundation, whose mission is to award grants to teachers in Katy ISD who inspire students every day in their classrooms.  Students can bring cash donations to the OKE library from January25th-February 10^th  to support their favorite teacher in the race.  Please visit the link below to learn more about the Foundation and make on-line donations.  https://my.reason2race.com/cause/KatyISDEducationFoundation

The OKE Reason2Race Team:

5K Runners:

Polly Brock-2^nd grade

Aimee Weathers-3^rd grade

Carrie Sinosic-3^rd grade

½ Marathon Runners:

Dana Oberman-2^nd grade

Jennifer Montesanto-kindergarten

Fernando Carlevaro-Parent

Drew Estes-OKE family

Valentine Spirit Sticks 

There’s still time to order these ‘cereal-ously’ cute Valentine spirit sticks for just $1 each.  They make great class gifts or a fun addition to the Choir’s singing valentines!  Order forms were sent home with students early in January and all sticks will be delivered to teacher boxes on January 27, 2017.  Additional copies of the form may be found at: http://okepta.org/Valentine%20spirit%20stick%20form%20PTA%202017.pdf  

Lisa Wheeler to Visit With OKE Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Graders on 2/23/17!

The OKE Library is pleased to announce that author Lisa Wheeler will be visiting with all Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1^st grade students on Thursday, February 23^rd! If you would like to purchase autographed copies of these books, please complete this form and return it to the OKE Library by Wednesday, February 1^st with cash or a check (additional forms are also available in the library).  Checks should be payable to OKE. These books will be available for preview in the library.  You can learn more about Lisa Wheeler and her books at her website: http://www.lisawheelerbooks.com/home.html

Mike Artell to Visit with All OKE 4^th & 5^th Graders on 2/21/17!

The OKE Library is pleased to announce that author/illustrator Mike Artell will be visiting with all 4^th and 5^th grade students on Tuesday, February 21^st.  If you would like to purchase autographed copies of these books, please complete this form and return it to the OKE Library by Wednesday, February 1^st  with cash or a check (additional forms are also available in the library). Checks should be made payable to OKE. These books will be available for preview in the library. You can learn more about Mike Artell and his books at his website: https://www.mikeartell.com/home.html

January 18, 2017

Student Drop Off

Please be reminded that morning student drop off time begins at 8:00 a.m. Starting at 8:00 a.m. each day, teachers are on duty in posted locations all around the school.  Students should not arrive to school prior to 8:00 a.m. without parental supervision.  Please be reminded that children should not be on the playground before school begins.  There is no adult supervision at this time of day of the day and could present a dangerous situation.  Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students safe.  

OKE is having PJ day on Friday, February 3, 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 received in Wednesday Folders today 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.

Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary is very excited about hosting our own Elementary TMSCA Math/Science Tournament on February 11, 2017. The contest is open to all 3 rd – 5 th grade students. We use the TMSCA format for this competition. Attached is the online form with the information to register your school and students. OKE Math TMSCA Tournament -https://goo.gl/forms/mvHN0OfN1b1dYLbs2 

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any other elementary schools that might be interested in participating in the contest.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the competition!

Nesi Cotton & Ashley Mayzer
Math Club Sponsors

annjcotton@katyisd.org

Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School
26100 Cinco Ranch Boulevard
Katy, TX 77494
281-237-7673

Incoming 6^th grade Parent Night at 

Beckendorff Junior High School

Date:  MONDAY, JANUARY, 23^RD

Time:  5:30PM-6:00PM    ELECTIVE FAIR

             6:00PM-7:00PM   COURSE SELECTION PRESENTATION

Parents are encouraged to attend the 6^th Grade Parent Night at Beckendorff Junior High.  The Parent Night will assist you in making appropriate selections for your child.  The elective fair will be from 5:30-6:00pm.  The fair will allow parents to come pick up a brochure and speak to the elective teacher, this is not a formal presentation.  The Course selection presentation will begin immediately at 6pm to ensure time for the power point and presentation. 

Incoming 6^th grade parents ONLY:

Please use the following google doc link to ask any questions you may have regarding course selections or next year.  The counselors will compile a frequently asked questions document and post to the Beckendorff Junior High website on January 25^th.  

https://docs.google.com/a/katyisd.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcE_BL5Kx0-t37Psy6so4WCSlHmJID0FaiA2DBJsAnZEgpaA/viewform

January 11, 2017

Katy ISD School Report Card

Katy ISD is sharing information about the state, district and your child’s campus as part of the state legislative requirements. Copies of the 2015-16 School Report Cards for the state, district and campus are available for your review in the front office of our school, or can be accessed online at https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/src/2016/campus.srch.html.

Authors Annabeth Bondor Stone and Connor White

 to visit OKE 3rd Graders!

The OKE Library is pleased to announce that authors Annabeth Bonder-Stone and Connor White will be visiting with students in 3rd Grade on Tuesday, January 17th.  They are the authors of the new entertaining series featuring Shivers the Pirate! You can learn more about the authors and these books at:http:www.shiversthepirate.com/. These books are also available for preview in the library. If you would like to purchase autographed copies of these books, please complete this form and return it to the OKE library (additional forms are also available in the library).  We still have copies of both titles available.

Texas Bluebonnet Forms Due!

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students:

Please remember that all Bluebonnet forms are due on January 18^th. Additional forms can be printed from the OKE Library Blog (http://okelibrary.blogspot.com/) or can be picked up in the library.

For students who have read five of this year's Bluebonnet nominees and returned their forms on time, voting takes place in the library from Tuesday, 1/24/17-Thursday, 1/26/17.

For students who have read eight of this year's Bluebonnet nominees and returned their forms on time, the Bluebonnet Bash will take place in the library on Monday, 2/6/17.

SAVE THE DATE!!

Save the Date for OKE's PJ day on Friday, February 3, 2017.

 Look for the form in next Wednesday's folder for more details.

Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary is very excited about hosting our own Elementary TMSCA Math/Science Tournament on February 11, 2017. The contest is open to all 3 rd – 5 th grade students. We use the TMSCA format for this competition. Attached is the online form with the information to register your school and students. OKE Math TMSCA Tournament - http://bit.ly/2g8fjDQ

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any other elementary schools that might be interested in participating in the contest.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the competition!

Nesi Cotton & Ashley Mayzer
Math Club Sponsors

annjcotton@katyisd.org

Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School
26100 Cinco Ranch Boulevard
Katy, TX 77494
281-237-7673