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Haude News
October 2014
USE OF WIRELESS DEVICES WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE
The Texas Transportation Code currently prohibits the use of a wireless communication device while
operating a vehicle within a school crossing zone. The Legislature has added a new offense to the
Transportation Code that prohibits the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor
vehicle on any school property with a crossing zone, and while the reduced speed limit is in effect, unless
the vehicle is stopped or the driver is using a hands-free device, or there is a specified emergency. This
offense was added to address the problem of individuals using wireless devices while driving through
school parking lots or driving lanes.
In summary, this new legislation permits Klein ISD police officers to stop and cite individuals operating a
motor vehicle on a school parking lot provided the vehicle is in motion at the time of the offense. This
provision is in addition to the existing law enabling officers to cite drivers within a school crossing zone.
SCHOOL PORTRAITS
Get ready for Picture Day, Friday, October 17. With fall portraits by Strawbridge Studios Inc., you can
capture your child’s unique personality and preserve a treasured memory for years to come. Individual
picture packages will be printed only for students who have paid in advance, so don’t forget! Detailed
flyers will be sent home to all students. Visit http://www.strawbridge.net for more details.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
The Champions Sunrise Rotary Club is in the 14th year of their Pedaling for Success Bike program, with
all of Klein’s elementary schools participating as well as several in Spring and Cy-Fair. This year they will
again award a bike here at Haude through a drawing to a girl and a boy at the end of each semester for
having perfect attendance and at least a B average on the report card. We appreciate this group’s support!
Parents of Identified GT Students and Parents of Students currently being tested:
YOU’RE INVITED!
to Haude’s 1 Annual GT Parent Informational Night*
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DATE: October 7, 2014
TIME: 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
PLACE: Haude Cafeteria
* Please note: This is an informational meeting designed for parents only please.
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FALL BOOK FAIR
We have two very exciting events coming to our Haude library! First, the FALL BOOK FAIR begins on
October 13 and ends October 17 at noon. Students will be previewing the fair, so your child may bring
home a wish list for you to look over. The book fair will be open on Parent-Teacher Conference Day, and
we invite you to stop by at your convenience.
Our second library event is an AUTHOR VISIT! Award-winning author, Susan Stevens Crummel, will be
visiting with all Haude students on November 6. Information on how to purchase a personally
autographed book for your child will be sent home soon.
Happy Reading!
Sherlene Jaffray, Librarian
HAUDE JAGUAR JOGGING CLUB
The Haude Jaguar Jogging Club will be starting up again on Friday, October 24. This is a jogging club
offered to 2nd and 3rd grade students only. Look for more information coming home in the Tuesday folders.
ART DONATIONS
We would appreciate donations of the following items:
 Empty Plastic containers with lids of all sizes and shapes
Ex. Butter tub, Creamer bottle, whipped cream tub, etc.
 Meat Trays (washed)
 Empty Egg Cartons
 Baby Wipes
You can drop off items or send them to school with your student.
Thank You,
Leah McWhorter
Art Teacher
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STUDENT MAKE-UP WORK/ADVANCE ASSIGNMENTS
A student is expected to make up all work missed for excused or unexcused absences in the same number
of days in which he or she was absent unless the teacher lengthens the schedule.
The following is offered as general guidelines for teachers to follow in preparing assignments for students
who have been or expect to be absent from classes for three or more consecutive days:
1. Upon request from a parent, make-up or advance assignments will be prepared for students who
have been absent for at least three consecutive days and expect to be out longer due to illness.
2. Teachers are not required to provide advance assignments for students who expect to be absent
for any reason other than illness.
3. The above guidelines may be waived when, in the opinion of the school principal, extenuating
circumstances exist.
ATTENDANCE
School is an important aspect of your child’s life. To learn to be successful in school, they need to be in
school every day. Being at school on time, every day is a habit that needs to be cultivated early in life.
Encourage your children to develop good attendance habits. If it is necessary for your child to be absent,
please call the office at 832-484-5600 before 9:45 a.m. and tell us his/her name, grade, teacher, and
explanation for absence. It will still be necessary to send a written excuse upon your child’s return to
school.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Klein Classic Golf Tournament and Silent Auction will be held on Tuesday, October 14th at the
Gleannloch Pines Golf Club. If you would like more information or would like to register online, please
visit our Klein website at www.kleinisd.net/Departments/Foundations/Education Foundation/13th Annual
Classic Golf Tournament.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
We love Haude volunteers! Thanks to all of you who returned your volunteer sign-up forms or came to the
volunteer coffee. We have had a great response but still need help in many areas. Moms, Dads,
grandparents and community members all make excellent volunteers. Don’t miss out on this rewarding
experience. We need your helping hands! If you were not able to come to the coffee or have not signed up
and would like to, please contact Kelly Alexander at blakejr03@yahoo.com or Summer Perkins at
Summer@nhh-realty.com.
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HAUDE WEBSITE
The Haude web page is linked to the KISD district home page. We strongly feel that this is a wonderful
communication and informational tool for our parents. Our greatest appreciation is extended to Christine
Matula, Haude Webmaster, for keeping the website updated. If you have questions or would like us to add
information, please notify Mrs. Matula. We value your input. The web address is
www.kleinisd.net/Campuses/Elementary Schools/Haude. Did you know you can visit your child’s
teacher’s website by clicking on the Teacher link? Choose the grade level and click on the teacher’s name.
The monthly Haude newsletter is online.
V-SOFT CHECK-IN SYSTEM
This year we are continuing to use the V-Soft system. When visitors, volunteers or contractors check-in, or
parents come to pick up students, they will be asked to present a valid state-issued ID for entering into the
system. The system has the ability to provide alerts on people who may jeopardize the safety of our
campus. Thank you for helping keep our school safe!
BEING PREPARED
Please make sure your child brings all needed school items (books, lunch, Tuesday folder, recorders,
homework, etc.) with them each morning. This is all part of being prepared for “their work” as a student plus instructional time is not interrupted. We will be delivering or calling into classrooms twice a day for
any items dropped off in the morning by parents. Times will be at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. We appreciate
your support for this procedure.
MORNING CARPOOL LINE
Thank you for your help with our morning carpool line. When we have cars backed up on Louetta it
creates a safety issue. In order to keep the line flowing, we need to have each child to exit the car when the
carpool line stops. 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 in the front parking lot 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. Also,
please do not park in the driveways of residents in the Middle Creek subdivision as this causes the
residents to be blocked. Thanks for your help!
SPIRIT DAYS
Remember that every Friday is spirit day at Haude! Show your Jaguar spirit by wearing a Haude
T-shirt. The school store is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:50 – 8:15, and is located
in the cafeteria on the stage.
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SOCIAL SKILLS
Oct. 6 - 10
Accepting “No” for an Answer
1. Look at the person.
2. Say ‘Okay’.
3. Stay calm.
4. If you disagree, ask later.
5. Behave as if your teachers were watching you.
Oct.13 - 17
Staying on Task
1. Look at your task or assignment
2. Think about the steps needed to complete the task
3. Focus all of your attention on the task
4. Stop working only when instructed
5. Ignore distractions and interruptions from others
Oct. 20 – 24
Listening
1. Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet
2. Wait until the person is through talking before you speak
3. Show that you heard them by nodding your head, saying ‘Okay’, ‘That’s interesting’, etc.
Oct. 27 –Oct. 31
Appropriate Voice Tone
1. Listen to the level of voices around you
2. Change your voice to match
3. Watch and listen for visual or verbal cues and adjust your voice as needed.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
October 7
October 13-17
October 13
October 14
October 15
October 16
October 16
October 17
October 21-25
October 23
October 24
October 24
October 27-31
October 31
October 31
GT Parent Information Night, Cafeteria – 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Book Fair Week
Parent/Teacher Conference Day – Student Holiday
Klein Classic Golf Tournament & Silent Auction at Gleannloch Pines Golf
Club
Dads and Donuts 7:20 – 7:50 a.m. A – L
Dads and Donuts 7:20 – 7:50 a.m. M – Z
KISD Board of Trustees’ Candidate Forum at Klein Multipurpose Center, 7:00 p.m.
Picture Day
Red Ribbon Week
Dr. Cain’s Community Dinner at Wunderlich Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m.
5th Grade Field Trip to HMNS
End of 1st Nine Weeks
Red Ribbon Week
Kindergarten Alphabet Adventures, 1:45 – 2:55 p.m.
Report cards sent home
In addition to Haude’s important events, you may view the newsletter in its entirety on the web at
http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/haude/haude_news.htm
SCHOOL HOURS
The doors to Haude are open from 7:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you drop off earlier than this, there is no adult
supervision provided. We ask parents to reinforce to their children the importance of remembering everything they
need for assignments before leaving the classroom at the end of the day. If your child forgets their homework, folder
or book, etc. at school and you bring them back to school to pick it up after 3:30 p.m., you will need to come into the
building with your child and sign in before going into the classroom with your child to the needed items. Due to
security reasons, the doors at Haude will be locked at 4:00 p.m. every day. Parents or students will not be allowed to
enter the building to get books or homework after 4:00 p.m. Thank you for following this procedure.
REMINDER – PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Please assist us in the handling of custody related issues. It is the responsibility of the parents to provide the
principal with a certified copy of the court order affecting any other person’s right to their children. Should
you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Mrs. Wall or Mrs. Thomas at 832-484-5600.
KEEP COLLECTING!
As you’re getting those delicious meals and goodies ready for the upcoming holiday season, don’t forget to clip out
the “Box Top$ for Education” labels that are found on so many favorite products. Our school gets 10 cents for every
label that’s turned in – and it adds up fast! Our annual UT vs. Texas A&M contest starts October 6 and runs through
October 31! Vote for your favorite with your Box Tops in the library. In addition, remember, Mrs. Wall or Mrs.
Thomas has to wear the winning team’s shirt!
Also, while you are collecting those box tops, don’t forget to send your pull tabs to school for our collection for the
Houston Ronald McDonald House. Our developmental students are charting grade level progress. These funds will
be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
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