The Exley Express · 5/24/2016  · The Core Essential Value for this month is contentment. Contentment is deciding to be happy with ... Mrs. Juli Noeldner, Principal Jo Ella Exley

The Exley Express

May 24, 2016

The Core Essential Value for this month is contentment. Contentment is deciding to be happy with

what you’ve got. Contentment is represented by the fox, and the color yellow.

DATES TO REMEMBER May 25 1st grade celebration, 9am May 26 3rd grade celebration, 9am May 26 Last day for morning i-station May 26 Last day for Express Book Stop May 31 Kindergarten celebration, 9am in the gym June 1 5th grade celebration, 8:45am in the gym June 2 Last Day of School – dismissal at 12:40pm

Celebrations of Learning Our end of year Celebrations are coming up soon and dates are listed above. For pre-k and first through fourth grades, these events are held in the classroom. Due to the limited space and seating in the classroom, we are limiting guests to two people per student. If you need to bring a younger non-school age sibling, we ask that they sit on your lap. Unfortunately, we will not be allowing older siblings to attend the ceremony. We want to make this event enjoyable

for our students and their parents. If neither parent is able to attend the celebration, one adult may attend in place of

the parent, as we want every child to have the opportunity to have someone present. Raptor badges will be needed for these events. For kindergarten and fifth grades, this celebration will be held in the gym. Grandparents and other adult family members/guests are welcome to attend. Since these events are during the school day, school aged siblings will not be allowed to attend. Raptor badges will not be needed for kinder or 5th grade. Parents will enter and exit through the gym doors. We are looking forward to celebrating our students’ successes at the end of the year. Please keep in mind that these events are being help during the school day, so pictures may only be taken of your child. Parents may not take pictures that include other students, as some of our students have privacy codes in place. Also, no video is allowed. Thank you for your understanding.

Mrs. Juli Noeldner, Principal Jo Ella Exley Elementary ph. 281-237-8400

End of Year Books AT THE EXPRESS BOOK STOP! Our wonderful PTA has once again decided to use a portion of the party funds to give each child in ECAP and K-5 a brand new book from the Express Book Stop. The children shopped for their own book to keep. Look for the book to go home after the Celebration of Learning for your child’s grade level. We at the Express Book Stop are so grateful for the support the PTA has shown us over the years. Our goal is for all children to have access to new books for an inexpensive price. Thanks again, PTA! Mrs. Dehner, Mrs. Farrar, and Ms. Frederick The Express Book Stop

2016-17 School Supplies Packs

Are Still Available for Purchase Online!

Exley PTA & Best-in-Class have partnered to offer pre-packaged school supplies. Supplies will be delivered

to your student’s classroom for Meet the Teacher Night in August.

How Do I Order Online?

1) Go to Best-in-Class School Supplies

2) Follow the directions for online purchase.

3) You will be paying online directly to BIC.

Remember to order for your child’s 2016-17 Grade!

4) Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.

2016-2017 Grade Level Pack Prices NOTE: EVERY Pack includes

(1) 2016-17 Exley PTA Membership!

NOTE: Each Grade is a link to purchase the Pack online.

Pre-K $ 39.00

Kindergarten $ 46.00

1st Grade $ 46.00

2nd Grade $ 51.00

3rd Grade - BOY $ 58.00

3rd Grade - GIRL $ 58.00

4th Grade - BOY $ 53.00

4th Grade - GIRL $ 53.00

5th Grade - BOY $ 54.00

5th Grade - GIRL $ 54.00

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FAQ About School Supplies

How are the school supplies packaged? All supplies are packed in Reusable Draw-Cord Bags. The bags are heavy-duty, and built to go anywhere.

How do I order online? Go to Best-in-Class School Supplies and simply select your needed packs, and proceed to checkout.

When do I get the school supplies? It will be delivered to your student’s classroom for Meet the Teacher Night in August.

How do I know I ordered online? You will receive an order confirmation via email after you place the order.

Is there a deadline to order online? Yes, you must place the online order by June 17.

What if I don't order a school supply pack? You can get a school supplies list and shop for the supplies yourself.

I know that all the questions have probably been answered, but just in case I need to speak to someone, who would I talk to? Contact Heather Blake at [email protected]

This service is provided to you as a convenience from the Exley PTA. BICSS will package the selected school supplies, and deliver them to the School. The PTA will distribute the school supplies as mentioned.

Please feel free to click on the link below to find lots of great activities for your student to be

engage you with learning opportunities all summer long.

https://katyisd.instructure.com/courses/84117

Once you click on the link you will see the image above. Click on the icon then click around to

find many content ideas and enjoy summer learning fun!

McMeans 6th Grade Summer Math Camp

The McMeans Junior High math department is pleased to present a 6th grade math camp for incoming 6th

graders. The 2 offered sessions will be taught by MMJH math teachers in math classrooms. The cost for the 2-

day camp is a total of $20. This is a first come, first served program…sessions will fill up fast!!! See attached

form.

BECK JH 6th GRADE MATH CAMP 2016

The Beck Junior High Math Department is pleased to present a Math Camp for our incoming 6th graders. The sessions will be taught by BJH Math teachers. Cost: $20 – bring cash or a check made out to Beck Junior High Location: BJH Front Office Dates/Times to register: Registration will be done in-person on a first-come, first-served basis. These will be the only times registration is offered:

Tuesday May 24th from 2:35 – 3:30 PM

Wednesday May 25th from 12:15 – 1:45 PM and 2:35 – 3:30 PM

Thursday May 26th from 7:45 – 8:45 AM and 2:35 – 3:30 PM See attached flyer form.

16-17 Teacher notification:

Parents will use HAC to view their child’s homeroom teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. The HAC will be

turned “on” August 16th at 6 AM for parents to view the class placement. We are encouraging any parent that

does not have an email address on file, to log into HAC to ensure they have an email address and that it is

current. Parents will have until July 14 to do this. HAC will not be accessible to parents from July 15 – August

15.

Stampede Soccer Camp

Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Camp at Taylor High School

Directed by: Steven Poss

June 6—June 9 9:00 AM—11:30 AM

5year old– 8th graders are welcome

Be sure to mention Exley as your referral source, and Exley will receive $$ back!

See attached flyer for more details

Summer Home Access to Educational Technology Programs

Katy ISD students benefit from accessing several educational technology programs from home throughout the school year. With the exception of Fastt Math, students will be able to access the

programs listed on this sheet from home until Monday, August 1, 2016. Due to server maintenance, Fastt Math will only be available Tuesday, July 5, 2016 through Monday, August 1, 2016.

Students may access these programs through MyKaty Cloud. MyKaty Cloud is a web portal to many of our internal applications. This is a single sign on service to give you access to all resources you need

anywhere, anytime, on any device. MyKaty can be used with tablets, smart phones, laptops and desktop computers. To access, open your browser to: https://mykaty.katyisd.org/. The login is your

Katy ISD district login. This is the same username and password you use to login to a Katy ISD computer.

Program: Istation, Grades K-5, Call 866-883-7323 (Option 2), or email [email protected] Program: Think Through Math, Grades 3-5, Call 866-357-8664 (Option 3), or email [email protected] Program: Fastt Math, Next Generation: Grades 1-5, Call the Katy ISD Help Desk at 281-237-4357

Available outside of Katy ISD’s resources: Summer Math Challenge

The Summer Math Challenge is a skills maintenance program based on grade-level state standards that will be available to students from Monday, June 20 until Friday, July 29, 2016. Program: Summer Math Challenge, Grades 2-5, Parents must visit www.quantiles.com/summer-math and register their students to receive daily emails with fun math activities and resources.

Destination Imagination Exley is looking for a few parents to lead DI teams for Exley Elementary. Our DI parent coach is moving onto junior high next year with her child. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to be creative and learn how to work cooperatively in teams. Please read the attached flier and consider coaching a team. We have had some great performance from our DI team the last several years. Griffin Elementary had several DI teams to make it to State and then Globals this year. If interested, please contact Meg Rudd in the front office.

COUGAR STARS PRESENTS 2016 SUMMER DANCE CLINIC The Cinco Ranch High School Cougar Stars Dance Team is proud to host their annual Summer Dance Clinic Monday, June 13 through Thursday, June 16 at Cinco Ranch High School 9th Grade Center from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Participants ages 4 to 13 are invited to attend. Campers will learn exciting dance routines, enjoy fun crafts and make new friends! Summer Dance Clinic will also help students who are interested in dance and dance team gain confidence and provide them the opportunity of working with the award-winning Cougar Stars. The cost for the clinic is $125 and includes the clinic, daily snacks, crafts and a t-shirt. A Show Off performance in the Cinco Ranch High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) for parents and guests will be held June 16 at 11:00AM. Registration forms are available at www.CRHSCougarStars.org or from your favorite Cougar Star. About Cinco Ranch High School Cougar Stars The award-winning Cougar Stars Dance Team was founded in 1999, when Cinco Ranch High School opened its doors. Over the years, the dance team has grown and developed into a unified spirit group that not only contributes to the school but also to each girl, individually, and to the community. The Cougar Stars are under the direction of Mrs. Samantha Cockerham and Ms. Christine Deci. For more information, please visit http://www.crhscougarstars.org. Contact: Samantha Cockerham Tel: 281-237-5261 Email: [email protected]

Attention Parents of Incoming 6th Graders to Beck Junior High

AUGUST 9 SAVE THE DATE for Pup Camp! (Please notice the date correction) This event is for incoming 6th graders on August 9, 2016 from 9:00 am -11:30am. Students will meet the administrative team, various teachers and cheerleaders. They will take building tours, be treated to some fun activities to get them excited about coming to Beck, learn some school cheers and be served a pizza snack! Parents will meet with Mrs. Daniels at 11:00 for a discussion on student success in junior high and answer any questions parents may have. This is a student only event. Parents are expected to drop students off at 9:00am and return at 11:00am for the parent session with Mrs. Daniels until 11:30am. Get ready for a fun filled day to get in the bulldog spirit and meet some new friends! Click HERE to Register

5th Graders Going to McMeans

SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDERING As a service, the McMeans PTA has a contract with EPI to provide school supply packages for the 2016-2017 school year. Details can be found on the McMeans website http://www.mcmeanspta.org/#!order-school-supplies/cxc1

Highlights:

Packages can be ordered through June 26 Packages can only be ordered through the EPI website (do not send money to school) All orders will be shipped directly to your home PTA will NOT be selling additional packages at Orientation/Bobcat Camp in August. Packages cost $50-$65 depending on the grade (plus tax and shipping of $8 for the first package, $4 each

additional). Each package includes one PTA Membership for the 2016-17 school year, additional memberships can be

purchased in the fall.

If you have any questions please contact Shannon Hopkins, [email protected]

Dear Parents, The JEE library is having a book drive and collecting new or used books for students who will be attending summer school in Katy ISD this summer. The books need to be appropriate for students in pre-kindergarten – 5th grade. You may drop your donations off in the front office. We greatly appreciate any donations. Please contact Millie Burch with any questions. Thank you, Millie Burch Library Media Specialist [email protected] (281) 237-8428

To all McMeans Incoming 6th Graders,

McMeans Jr. High is hosting a Scavenger Hunt. This is your chance to come and tour the building in a fun eventful

manner, before summer begins. Please see attached flyer for details!

Katy ISD is sharing information about the state, district and your child’s campus as part of the state legislative requirements. Copies of the 2014-15 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 http://www.katyisd.org/dept/assessment/Pages/Accountability.aspx or at

https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/src/2015/campus.srch.html

We are FULL STEAM AHEAD at

THE EXPRESS BOOK STOP!

When? The Express Book Stop is open most Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Time? 7:45 A.M.-8:15 A.M.

Where? Room 704

Cost? All books are only $3.00

*Cash and checks only.

CHANGE OF TRANSPORTATION Parents we need your help. We are starting to get a large number of changes of transportation as well as requests for students to use one form of transportation on certain days of the week and another form the other days. Safety is one of our top priorities for our students. Getting them home safely and to you is of upmost importance. When we have students who are constantly changing their way home, it becomes extremely difficult to keep up with for the classroom teacher and our dismissal teachers. With an average of 22 students per class, you can just imagine how hard it is at the end of the day for a teacher to keep up with multiple changes and ensure those students get to the correct spots. Please help us by establishing a routine and consistent way home for your child and limit changes to emergencies and special occasions. We encourage you to use the same way home each day and try to avoid having a plan that is split by the day of the week. Thank you so much for your help in working with us to make sure we can get your child home the correct way.

Parents- we have started an Exley Instagram and Twitter page. Please follow @exleyexpress on both Instagram and Twitter. We hope this gives you more of an opportunity to see all the great things happening inside our school each and every day.

Exley Excellent Dads You still have time to get in on the fun with your child here at Exley!!!

Click the link below to find the available dates.

Please leave your name, phone number/email address, child's name, and teacher.

I will contact you with a schedule 1-2 days before the volunteer day.

www.tinyurl.com/excellentdads

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Lunch Visitors on Fridays Fridays are very popular for lunch visitors. Many Fridays we have standing room only. If you are able to come on another day of the week when visiting for lunch, please do so. Keep in mind that KISD encourages you to limit your lunch visits to special occasions since this is a big social time for your child to interact with peers. Make sure to read below in our EE news who can be a lunch visitor.

IPads for Student Checkout The JEE Library has iPads available for student checkout! Katy ISD is excited to provide the

opportunity for students to take home a digital device for learning. A Student/Parent

Equipment Use Agreement form must be on file and can be obtained from Ms. Burch or Mrs.

Henry in the JEE Library. The form outlines the cost if damaged, stolen, or lost. Students

must follow the Katy ISD Responsible Use Guidelines. These guidelines can be found on

Parents, we want to remind those of you that drop off and pick up car riders that there is a no left turn sign in front of Exley during arrival and dismissal. Please make sure to abide by the traffic signs for the safety of our students and you. We would also hate for you to receive a ticket.

katyisd.org. Prior to taking the learning device home, students will be instructed and evaluated

on proper use and care. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your library media

specialist for more information.

Meal Pay Information Free and reduced lunch applications for the 2015-2016 school year can be completed at https://freereduced.katyisd.org. If an application is not completed, please make sure that you send money with your student(s) for meals. You may also go to www.mypaymentsplus.com to make payments to your student cafeteria account. If you have any question please

call us at 281-396-6240. Please make sure your student(s) has money for meals. Elementary Full price lunch is $2.25, Junior High is $2.50 and

High School is $2.50, Breakfast is $1.25 at all grade levels. Thank You,

Katy ISD Nutrition and Food Services 281-396-6240

Instructional Technology has created an informational site for parents, called T.I.P. which

stands for Technology Information for Parents. This site contains instructional videos for

parents on a variety of KISD applications such as Canvas, MyKaty Cloud, Office 365, technology

outages as well as information on Digital Responsibility to name a few. The Division of

Technology as well as other departments will continue to add information to this site to inform

parents of the digital tools that are available to them outside of school. Parents can also

submit suggestions for additional information that is needed. The T.I.P. site can be accessed

with either of these URLs:https://katyisd.instructure.com/courses/82971

http://tinyurl.com/KISDTIP

Parent PowerPoint

Elementary Lunch Visitors Parents, Many of you returned the Parent Permission for Elementary Lunch Visitors form with lunch guests listed other than those outlined on the form. As the form stated, Katy ISD district guidelines limit lunchroom visitors at the elementary level to parents/step-parents/guardians, non-school-age siblings (younger siblings not of school age) and grandparents (with parent permission), or campus mentors. Due to space limitations at the elementary level, no exceptions to the list of approved visitors can be made. Lunch visitors do not include, aunts, uncles, friends, or neighbors. Please make note that if you included guests on the form other than those on the KISD approved list, they will not be able to have lunch with your child.

Parents, here is a link to our updated parent power point with information for you. The first section contains some new information. There is a slide indicating where you may stop viewing if you have seen it in previous years. Please take some time

to open this and watch for JEE information. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ekFPd2DSbMI7k4sI3aOGRjpIKrzlG4xEqG_3sVEHRqI/edit?usp=sharing

Parent Information HAC Information – Parents and Guardians can now update their email address and/or phone numbers

(including Automated Contact Text) in the Home Access Center. Click on the Registration link in the main

menu and then click on the “Edit Information” link. Don’t forget to click on the SAVE button at the bottom of

the Edit Information window to save your changes! http://www.katyisd.org/pages/home-access-center.aspx.

If you registered in August, your HAC log-on information will be mailed to you. For returning students you

should have it from last year. If you have forgotten the information, the parent will need to come up to the

campus and show your ID and have another one printed.

JEE Walkers Who is a Walker: Walkers are students who walk from our campus to their front door. If students are walking to a parked car, they will need to change to a car rider and be picked up in our car rider line. Back Walker: Must live behind the school Cross Walker: Must live in Shadow Bend, Lamp Light Village, Kelliwood Links or Ashley House Apartments. These are students crossing Westheimer Parkway. East Side Walker: Must live in Kelliwood Pointe or Kelliwood Terrace Pre-K to First Grade walkers: Must have a parent to meet them at the dismissal spot or be walking with a sibling 2nd grade or older. Dismissal spots listed below: East Walkers: Outside the first grade door Back Walkers: By the bike rack

Cross Walkers: At the crosswalk on the south side of Westheimer Parkway

Inclement Weather: When weather is deemed inclement at 3:15, a text message will be sent to those parents who have subscribed to Text 101 letting them know. In this case, if your child has an inclement weather dismissal plan in place, we will follow that. Please see below on how to subscribe to Text 101. For those students who are still walkers in inclement weather, they will not be released until staff deems it safe for them to exit the building.

Dress Code

As you shop for school clothes, please keep our district dress code in mind. According to Katy ISD policy, shorts are to be no shorter than mid-thigh and may not be split or fringed at the hem or seams. Students wearing shorts that are too short or fringed will be calling home for a change of clothing. Please remember that tank tops, see-through shirts or blouses, midriff tops or clothing with

spaghetti straps are not acceptable for school wear unless worn under other clothing. Please visit the KISD website for the full dress code. http://www.katyisd.org/Documents/Discipline%20Management%20Plan.pdf

JEE Text Notifications

Parents, we are using the same texting notification process as last year to get last minute info out to

you for situations like inclement weather dismissal or other last minute news that is timely in nature. Remember that we will not call inclement weather dismissal for light rain – send an umbrella as it will be normal dismissal. If you signed up last year, you should still receive the notifications. If you have not signed up and would like to receive these text notifications, please sign up following

these directions.

How to sign up for JEE-'s notifications:

Text @jee124 to 81010 (or use 707-733-4758 if having trouble using 81010)

Standard text message rates apply. Learn more at www.remind101.com

Once you sign up, you will receive a message to confirm.

Morning arrival

If you are dropping off your student by car, please be sure to read our procedures below so we can provide a

smooth and safe arrival process for all:

We ask that parents do not park in the front of the school or in the back bus/faculty lot to walk their

child into the building. These limited spaces are for those with school business.

Do not park in red fire lanes, or police department will ticket/tow your car

Students arriving to school in a car will need to remain in the car rider line and proceed to one of the 10

number loading stations along the curb where safety patrol or staff will help the student out of the car.

We are working hard to keep this line moving efficiently and safely. Please do not pull into the thru

traffic lane (left lane) and allow your child to exit the car. Remain in the lane by the curb for drop off.

Parents with school business (dropping off medication/needing to speak to the nurse, parent conference,

or a scheduled meeting) may park and walk into the school using the cross walk.

Students should not be dropped off prior to 7:45 a.m. according to the campus clocks. Once Mrs. Lanza-

Sanchez or another staff member is stationed outside to supervise the children from 7:45 – 7:55 a.m.,

you are free to leave and your child will be supervised. Students must remain in the car until this time.

Students will remain outside with staff from 7:45-7:55. Our school doors open at 7:55 at which time

students may enter the building.

We appreciate your support with following these drop off procedures as we structure an arrival system that is

safe for all students and efficient for our JEE families.

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