BISON BULLETIN
October 8th, 2026
Parents:
It was a short but exciting week filled with lots of energy and great moments! Our students are doing a fantastic job and continuing to learn, grow, and shine each day.
Here are some of this week's highlights:
*Toro visited Bethke
*Golden Broom went to Ms. Wilson's class for being the cleanest.
*Congratulations to Sollevare. They earned the most house points last week, 199.
*We celebrated Bethke's 10 yr. anniversary
*We have made 193 positive phone calls.
*Thank you to our amazing Volunteers for their hard work every day.
*Watch DOGS were on campus.
*Mrs. Sutherland's class earned Legacy. They had the best attendance last week, 100%
*Bethke scientists were in action all week
*Ask your child about their data tracking notebook. Students are tracking their own data!
**Perfect attendance for the 1st nine weeks will earn ICE CREAM.
Have a great extended weekend! We’ll see you all back on Wednesday, October 14th!
Buiilding a Legacy,
Mr. Daniels
Legacy in the making!
From left to right:
- Our namesake, Mrs. Catherine Bethke
- Former Principal, Mrs. Kara Morgan
- Assistant Principal, Mrs. Kelley Carr
- Former Principal, Mrs. Carrie Lowery
- Our Principal, Mr. Tommy Daniels.
10 Year Celebration!
Bison Choir
Our Bison Choir performed at the 10 year celebration. Thank you Mrs. Bowersox!
Perfect Attendance!!!
Mrs. Sutherland's class!
PHS Seniors visited Bethke!
Thank you Toro for coming to Bethke!
...and thank you to our amazing PTA for making this happen!
Our Bison scientists at work!
Golden Broom winners! Ms. Wilson's class.
Candy collection!
We are still collecting candy for our Trunk or Treat. Thank you to all the families who have already donated!
Students tracking their data!
FROM OUR COUNSELOR:
COMING UP...
Visit Culver's on Tuesday!!!
TRUNK OR TREAT & FALL FESTIVAL!
FALL FESTIVAL WRISTBANDS!
Parents,
Every Ron Clark house at Bethke adopts a month that aligns with their character trait and participates is a service project. This month is ALTRUISMO’S month and they are going to have a little competition for the month of October!!
We are going to have a winter clothing drive and donate our items to Katy Christian Ministry. Each house will compete against each other and have a special SURPRISE at the end of October. Every item donated will make a difference, so please consider donating and helping us spread warmth and kindness this season!
Boxes will be placed by the Library for students to drop off the new winter clothing items.
Thank you,
Mr. Daniels
ATTENTION ESL PARENTS:
KATY ISD - "FOOD FOR FAMILIES" CAMPAIGN:
Katy ISD’s Partners in Education invites you to support families who could use a little extra help during the winter break through our Food for Families campaign. Campuses identify students in need, and with support from the community, Partners in Education will provide grocery gift cards and a heartfelt note. Each gift is delivered by a campus staff member, reminding students that their Katy ISD family cares.
Help us turn a gift card into something more:
Donate to Katy ISD Food for Families by Thursday, December 10 through https://katyisd.revtrak.net/departments/partners-in-education/#/f/pie-food-for-families-donation or by check payable to Katy ISD Food for Families and mailed to:
Partners in Education
Katy ISD ESC
6301 S. Stadium Lane
Katy, TX 77494
Thank you for your generosity.
*BISON BRAGS*
What is a Bison Brag?
If you have noticed ANYONE on campus doing something awesome, we would LOVE for you to *BRAG* about them. It could be a teacher, coach, front office staff, or custodian.
The *BRAG* could range from dancing at car rider to making an impact in the classroom!
*LUNCH VISITORS*
PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING UP:
- 24 hrs mandatory notice
- No Lunch Visitors on Mondays
- Only 2 parents, PER student, ONCE a week (or authorized grandparents - see form below).
- Please sit with your student on the designated tables inside the cafeteria.
- Do not share your food with other students.
- Make sure you are signing up on the correct date. When you open the link please scroll down and find your desired date. Unfortunately, we'll not be able to accommodate you if you show up on the wrong date.
Link to sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAA72CA6FDCF8-cbelunch
GRANDPARENT LUNCH AUTHORIZATION FORM
In order to grant access to a grandparent to have lunch, the parent or guardian must fill out this google form:
The Annual Student Update MUST be completed in order for an emergency
contact/grandfather to be valid. If we can't verify it with
this year's update, your sign up will be deleted. Please make sure this is done
before you sign up to avoid any inconvenience.
STEPS ON HOW TO UPDATE:
Parent/Guardian, please follow these steps to update:
1. Log in here: https://homeaccess.katyisd.org/HomeAccess/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=/HomeAccess/
2. Click on "REGISTRATION" (6th Icon, at the top)
3. Click on "UPDATE ENROLLMENT" (Second tab)
4. Click on this years "ANNUAL STUDENT UPDATE"
5. Don't forget to SUBMIT at the end.
*Thank you for completing this important ANNUAL step in your student's registration*
IMPORTANT: The annual student update must be completed in order for an emergency contact/grandparents to be valid. If we can't verify it with this year's update your sign up will be deleted. Please make sure this is done before you sign up to avoid any inconvenience.
Important CBE Links!
Get to know your Grade level!
Important to know!
***MISCELLANEOUS***
What time does my child need to be in the classroom? In their classroom by 8:10 am
What bus does my child ride? Check the Smart Tag app for bus routes and times (more info below)
What should my child wear? All KISD students are expected to follow the Katy ISD dress code. (see below for details)
Can I drop off ...? Please refer to the attached list above for approved times and items.
Where does my child enter?
- Car Riders, Bikers & Walkers: main doors. Car rider line gate closes at 8:05 am
- All bus riders will enter from the bus drop-off zone.
- SPED Car riders: Pink car tag required. Enter through the staff parking lot and follow the crossing guard directions.
How do I pickup my child?
- Car Riders:
- Please, do NOT get out of your car. Pull in the line and follow the flow of traffic.
- Hang Dismissal Tag in rearview mirror.
- Follow the map for the car rider pick up line.
- Walkers: Please be at their designated location by 3:10 at the latest with Dismissal Tag.
- Day Care & YMCA will contact these parents directly.
What about breakfast and lunch? All students get free breakfast and lunch every day at CBE
Where can I get a new dismissal tag? Parent/guardians can email their teacher and we'll send it home with the student.