Klein ISD 2011

A Look Back

Klein 4th-grader at

Frank Elementary

saves saves classmate with the Heimlich

Ji C i E Jim Cain Earns National

Recognition as Tech Savvy

Superintendent ANDAND

Named TCEA Superintendent of

YearYear

Klein ISD School Board Urges Legislators to Make Education a Priority

Superintendent Cain Superintendent Cain Visits Schultz Readers

Third Grade Reading Club Celebrates Dr. Seuss

Buyers Support

KISD FFA KISD FFA Students

Melissa Cline shows the grand champion steer that brought $13,300 in the g p gauction of the 42nd Klein ISD FFA Livestock and Project Show

KHS Debate Team Wins First at Harvard

Philip Leyerle (left) and Michael Soules of Klein High School Philip Leyerle (left) and Michael Soules of Klein High School earned first place in the junior varsity division of the Harvard national High School Invitational Forensics

Tournament on the Harvard campus in Cambridge, Mass.

Julia Cole: a Student of Many Talents

KHS student wins contest to sing National Anthem at Reliant Center

Taylor Ash Heads to Kirov Academy for Ballet Study

Kleb Student Shines in Academics as well as Ballet

Fl Fi ht Vi it K i El tFlu Fighters Visit Kaiser ElementaryTexas Department of State Health Service

begins tour at Klein ISD campus

KFHS Students Vi i A iVisit Austin

FFA students participate in FFA Day at the Capitol

Judy Linville to Receive Walter Kase AwardJudy Linville to Receive Walter Kase AwardFor the fourth consecutive year,

KISD employee wins ADL recognition

Klein ISD Launches New District WebsiteNew Site Offers Easier Access to News and Information

KISD Students Advance to State in to State in

SkillsUSA Competition

Frank Elementary Students Participate in No Place for Hate ActivitiesNo Place for Hate Activities

Teachers use Holocaust curriculum as a tool for eliminating prejudice

KFHS Top 10 Percent HonoredStudents and parents celebrate academic success at reception

KISD Schools Recognized KISD Schools Recognized for Healthier Nutrition

26 schools gain cash awards for promoting healthier nutrition and physical activitypromoting healthier nutrition and physical activity

Schools earning silver recognition are as follows: Benfer, Ehrhardt, Eiland, Epps Island, Haude, Kaiser, Klenk, Kohrville, Krahn, Kreinhop, Metzler, Mittelstädt, Island, Haude, Kaiser, Klenk, Kohrville, Krahn, Kreinhop, Metzler, Mittelstädt, Nitsch, Northampton, Roth, and Schultz elementary schools.

The schools with bronze designation are as follows: Benignus, Brill, Frank, G d F H l K h l L M D l M ll d Th i Greenwood Forest, Hassler, Kuehnle, Lemm, McDougle, Mueller, and Theiss elementary schools.

Klein High Cheerleaders Win National HonorCompetitive team brought home seventh national championshipCompetitive team brought home seventh national championship

Wyeisha McDowell a National

Achievement Winner

Klein Oak senior earns distinction for excellence in

academics

Klein Collins Student's Artwork Auctions for $40,000Klein Collins Student s Artwork Auctions for $40,000Tingjie Huang Awarded Reserve Class Champion for "Kelly's Majic"

Early Act First Knight Tournament of Champions at Eiland Elementary

Champions Sunrise Rotary sponsors character education programp y p p g

KOHS to be Represented at Represented at

GalaSazim Momin dances at choreographers’ eventg p

Krahn Choir Celebrates Health and Well-Being

Spring concert encourages students to beactive, eat well, and stay positive

Vistas Student Participates in SXSWedu Spotlight Session

One of three Texas students chosenOne of three Texas students chosen

Klein Forest Students Win Big at State SkillsUSA

CompetitionCompetitionMachine Shop Students Place First and Second in Several Categoriesg

Five KISD Destination ImagiNationTeams Advance to Global FinalsAdvance to Global Finals11 Klein ISD teams competed at State

Klein High WinsUIL District 13-5A Competition

Students take home medals in nine academic areas

KISD Employees Employees Unite With Volleyball

S h l C Schools Compete After School

Nitsch Students Earn Second Place

t M R at Mars Rover Competition

Students bring home sixth trophy from U H contesttrophy from U. H. contest

Terri Ferrell to ExxonMobil

AcademyNitsch teachers win coveted

invitation for two consecutive years

Klein ISD Board Addresses

Anticipated State Shortfall

Board of Trustees Votes to Board of Trustees Votes to Reduce Costs by $19 Million

ADL Makes Presentation to Klein Community

Because of its efforts to honor differences among its citizens, the Unite for Understanding Council for Klein designated as

Community of Respect

Ulrich Students Visit Village at Visit Village at

Gleannloch FarmsClubs shared their interests and talents with residentsand talents with residents

Kleb Students Collect Socks for JapanLife Skills class collects

2,741 pairs to help others

Krimmel Students Unite in Support of JapanStudents folded cranes and Students folded cranes and

presented drama to increase awareness and raise funds

Klein Oak Strutters Perform at Rockets Game

H lfti Sh P f A il 5Halftime Show Performance on April 5

Klein Students Place in Art

ContestWorks to be on display

April 12-24 at Pearl Fincher Museum

Kaiser Nature Club Holds Kaiser Nature Club Holds Earth Day Plant Sale

Plants and Nature Photography on Sale

Unite for Understanding Council Unite for Understanding Council Sponsored Contest

KISD students submitted t-shirt designs and calendar art

Sonia Rodriguez to Study Art in MexicoStudy Art in Mexico

The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded KISD teacher

grant for summer study

Spanish Club Students Help Beautify KlebSpanish Club Students Help Beautify Kleb

Klein Oak HOSA Students Advance to Nationals

Percussion Group to Prestigious Music Event

S hi d lf St k i bl b Schindewolf-Strack percussion ensemble becomes fifth KISD group to Midwest Clinic

Olympic Gold Olympic Gold Medalist Speaks at

Kl i FKlein Forest

Henry Cejudo, the youngest American to youngest American to win gold in wrestling, spoke to Klein Forest

freshmen and the itcommunity

Klein Oak Student Wins at Science and Engineering Fair

of Houstonof Houston

Freshman Kishore Balasubramanianwins first place in Medical-Health

divisiondivision

Kl i Klein High

Klein Forest

Klein Oak

Klein Collins

Education Foundation Hosts Academic Banquet

T t d f h h l i d f Top ten grads from each school recognized for academic achievement

Ms. Ann Anderson is the 2011 recipient of the2011 recipient of the

Donald R. Collins Distinguished Klein

Educator Award.

Celebration Express Rolls Out Across the DistrictKlein Education Foundation Gives $33,801 in grants to KISD teachers

Schindewolf Teacher Receives Walter Kase Teacher Excellence Award

F Kl ISD E l H W P F YFive Klein ISD Employees Have Won in Past Four Years

Hildebrandt Teacher

Wins Lamar Wins Lamar Award

Laura Landon Recognized for Recognized for

Exemplifying Ideals of Teaching

Northampton Teacher to Environmental Workshop

L d R f U S h d b Linda Ryan, one of six U.S. teachers sponsored by W. R. Grace & Co.

Krahn Students Participate in Service LearningFifth grade class rejuvenates butterfly garden

Klein ISD Students Meet Congressman McCaulBusiness Professionals of America (BPA) Students traveled to

Washington, D.C. for NationalsWashington, D.C. for Nationals

KFHS Students Win

Architectural Architectural Award

Students gain skills to follow their passion

Wunderlich Student Wunderlich Student National

Ambassador for “Do the Write Thing”

Alex Bergeron conveyed life experiences to capture local

and national attention

KCHS Dancer to Train with Bolshoi

Kyra Benesh, one of 16 U.S. dancers to dance in Moscow

KOHS Students Win Stock Market GameKOHS Students Win Stock Market GameTeams win first and second in Houston area and Texas

KISD A KISD Announces 2010-2011 District Teachers of the YearSchultz Elementary and Klein Forest Teachers Win Award

Klein Forest AVID teacher Antoinette Hernandez won Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Schultz special education teacher Chris Smith won Elementary Teacher of Year.

Di P i i h Diane Prewitt is the teacher assistant of

the yearValerie Luedeker is the support staff employee of the

Luz Velasquez is the plant operations employee of the year employee of the

year

Mari Gentry: is the i

Pete Davis is the IT l f h transportation

employee of yearemployee of the year

KISD Announces KISD Announces 2010-2011 District Employees of the Year

Carolyn King is the i t l Nancy Placencia

is the secretary of the year

maintenance employee of the year

Cary Thornton Earns Superintendent’s

The counseling team of Patty English, Susan Kopinitz, and Amber Pryor

receive the Superintendent’s Initiative A d Initiative Award Award

KISD Announces 2010-2011 District Employees of the Year

Klein ISD Names Carol Randall as Elementary Principal of the Year

Klein ISD Names Pat Klein ISD Names Pat Crittendon as Secondary

Principal of the Year

KISD Announces KISD Announces 2010-2011 District Principals of the Year

Debbie WehnerLeads Leads

Dragon Boat Team

Cancer survivor’s team paddled for breast cancer

awareness

Klein High Baseball Advances to State Semifinals for Second YearSemifinals for Second Year

Klein High Beats Klein Oak in Regional Championship

“The Reading Express” Rolls Across the DistrictSummer Reading Program Brings Books By Bus to Students

Orchestrating Orchestrating Opportunities for

Younger GenerationsKlein Oak student hosts musical

instrument drive to benefit KISD elementaries

School Nurses Luau at Klein Forest for A l B ll Bl k ll C fAnnual Belle Blackwell Conference

Klein ISD Has Four Named to Touchdown Club Preseason Watch ListAthletes from all four high schools represented on 2011 listg p

Klein ISD Employee

Makes Summer Learning Possible

Hassler Elementary aide Hassler Elementary aide organizes education

program for area students

CTE Director Dubbed Outstanding

Administrator for Texas

Blackshear Elementary Opens

Klein Education Foundation Klein Education Foundation Ignites the Spark in Klein ISD

Foundation endows grants for student and staff development across the districtfor student and staff development across the district

Klein Forest Valedictorian Honored by Vietnamese y

Culture and Science Association

Houston Texans Honor Schindewolf Sc dewo

TeacherSpecial education student and family ypraise Klein ISD

educator

Klein ISD Trio Set To Take the Stage in NYC

KISD high school students selected to perform in Kissless the Musical

KISD Pays Tribute to to

First Responders and 9/11

Campuses district-wide host events to honor local heroes

Klein ISD Reaches Out to

Hi h S h l High School Dropouts

KISD staff participates in citywide dropout campaign

KISD Volunteer Dubbed a Hero for ChildrenKISD Volunteer Dubbed a Hero for Children

Tommie Friday recognized for dedication to students at Krahn Elementary

Champions Sunrise Rotary Donates 108 Bikes to Klein ISDDonates 108 Bikes to Klein ISD

Rotary continues nine-year tradition to support local elementary schools

High School Students Remember 9/11Young Conservatives Club at Klein Oak Create 9/11 Flag Display

KISD Breaks KISD Breaks Ground on New Early Childhood

CenterCenterGrace England Early

Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten Center to Open Fall 2012p

Local Doctors Give Free Vision

S i t Screenings at Three KISD

SchoolsStudents Receive Free Eye Glasses from EssilorVision

Foundation

Dogs Teach Klein ISD Students Students

Lessons in Character

Epps Island and Greenwood Forest host

program for its p gelementary students

U.S. Army’s Strength in y gAction Tour

Visits Klein ISD

Students at Klein Oak put their fitness and leadership skills

to the test

Klein ISD Senior Wins $5,000 Scholarship for Champions

Klein Collins soccer player Jordan Horn nominated for outstanding leadership

“A Day Made Better” for Two Klein ISD Teachers

OfficeMax surprises teachers at Kaiser and Nitsch Elementary with award

Making Connections

Through Autism

Klein ISD Parent/Teacher Duo Gathers Group to

Walk for Autism

Kaiser Elementary Teacher Plants Seeds of LearningSeeds of Learning

Pam Kingdon shares her passion for education with students and colleaguesg

Benignus Elementary Jumps for Benignus Elementary Jumps for Guinness World Record

Students, staff and new mascot join nationwide jumping jack effortStudents, staff and new mascot join nationwide jumping jack effort

Klein ISD Students Win Accolades at HP CodeWars

Holocaust Survivor Walter Kase Speaks at Doerre

S S KISD Student Artwork Showcased at

Houston Northwest Medical Center

Diamonds in the Rough Diamonds in the Rough in Klein ISD

Klein Oak baseball team buddies with Spring-Klein SuperStars

Klein ISD Celebrates Klein ISD Celebrates Anti-Bullying Week

Oct. 24-28

Klein High Graduate

Tyler LattaEarns

Three Army Three Army Accolades

Kreinhop Kreinhop Elementary

Students Design Storybook Storybook Pumpkins

Strack Intermediate Honors

Coach Mike McDonald

Campus renames football field in honor of former coach and

d i iadministrator

A Record Season for Klein Collins Varsity Volleyball

Squad has five players committed to the collegiate level

2011 Homecoming Kings and Queens

Klein ISD Salutes Veterans and Armed Forces on Nov. 11

District and campuses host special celebrations to salute American heroes

Knight Warriors and Princess K i ht t Nit h El tKnights at Nitsch Elementary

Teacher tandem initiates character-building programs for boys and girlsg p g y g

KISD Student-Athletes Participate in National Signing Day

All four high schools had students sign national letters of intent

Klein Oak Senior Klein Oak Senior Seeks Patent for

HP Design

Jamie Sookprasong invents wireless charging device

during internshipduring internship

Ulrich Intermediate’s FCA Earns Gold Medal

Klein Forest Students Provide Thanksgiving Meals for

17 Families

Ladies & Gentlemen, the 2012 Fall Festival

King and Queen!! Leroy Frank and Bernell LovettBernell Lovett

Haude Elementary Students Collect

Coins for Clothing ClosetsCoins for Clothing Closets

Metzler Elementary Metzler Elementary Celebrates

“A Snow Day for Jingle”

Hallmark author dedicates children’s book to Metzler students and staff

Klein High and Klein Oak gSelect

HOBY Leadership AmbassadorsAmbassadors

Haude Elementary to HostHaude Elementary to Host Annual Christmas Float Parade on Dec. 16

Kl i O k St d t G tKlein Oak Students Get aUnique Cultural Experience on a Trip to China

‘Tis the Season of Giving in the Klein ISD

KISD students and staff organize holiday projects for the Klein community

The Klein ISD Education Foundation Awards $77,300

Celebration Express bus surprises KISD educators with 11 grants