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Thursday, September 24th, 2026

Shark NewsThursday, September 24th, 2026

This Week at Schmalz

It’s been another busy and exciting week at Schmalz Elementary! Tomorrow, Friday, September 25, is the last day of our Scholastic Book Fair, so if your student hasn’t had a chance to shop yet, there’s still time to find a great new book! Families can also continue shopping online from home.


Looking ahead to next week, Wednesday, September 30, is our next PurposeFULL People Kick-Off! We’ll be focusing on our October character trait, Responsibility, and celebrating with our monthly color, ORANGE! 🧡 Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Wednesday as we kick off a new month of building strong character together.


Thank you, families, for your continued support and for helping us make Schmalz a wonderful place to learn, grow, and shine! 💙


🩵 Esta Semana en Schmalz


¡Ha sido otra semana emocionante en Schmalz! Mañana, viernes 25 de septiembre, es el último día de nuestra Feria del Libro de Scholastic. 📚 Las familias también pueden comprar en línea desde casa.


El próximo miércoles 30 de septiembre, celebraremos nuestro próximo PurposeFULL People Kick-Off. Nuestro valor de octubre será RESPONSABILIDAD, y el color del mes será NARANJA. 🧡 ¡Invitamos a nuestros estudiantes y personal a vestir de naranja!

Important Dates

Please check for updates.

26-27 At a Glance

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Scholastic Book Fair | Feria del Libro

Tomorrow, Friday, September 25, is the last day of our Scholastic Book Fair! If your student hasn’t had a chance to shop yet, there’s still time to find some great new books. Families can continue shopping online from the comfort of home. Thank you for supporting our Book Fair and helping us encourage a love of reading in our students!


Shop Online |compras en línea


Mañana, viernes 25 de septiembre, es el último día de nuestra Feria del Libro de Scholastic! Si su estudiante aún no ha tenido la oportunidad de comprar, todavía hay tiempo para encontrar excelentes libros nuevos. Las familias pueden seguir comprando en línea desde la comodidad de su hogar.¡Gracias por apoyar nuestra Feria del Libro y por ayudarnos a fomentar el amor por la lectura en nuestros estudiantes!

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Our PTA needs your help!

Please consider joining or volunteering with the Schmalz PTA.

Considere ser voluntario para la PTA de Schmalz

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PICTURE DAY | DÍA DE FOTOS

Parents, picture day is next Friday, October 02, 2026.

Padres de familia, el día de las fotografías escolares será el próximo viernes, 2 de octubre de 2026.

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District Autism Parent Trainings

The Department of Special Education is pleased to offer a series of District Autism Parent Trainings for parents and caregivers of students receiving special education services. These trainings are designed to provide families with information, strategies, and resources to support their child's success at home, in school, and within the community.

All trainings will be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams (LINK). Please see the attached flyer for dates, times, and training topics.

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House System | Sistema de Casas

To learn more about our House System and what each House represents, check out the presentation below to learn all about the meaning behind our Houses and how we build a strong school community together! Learn About the House System

Aprendan más sobre nuestro Sistema de Casas y lo que representa cada Casa ¡Consulten la presentación a continuación para conocer más sobre el significado de nuestras Casas y cómo trabajamos juntos para construir una comunidad escolar fuerte!

Aprendan Sobre el Sistema de Casas

HOUSE SHIRT SALE EXTENDED! | ¡SE EXTENDIÓ LA VENTA DE CAMISETAS DE LAS CASAS!

Missed the deadline? No worries—we’ve extended the House Shirt sale!

House shirts are available for all Schmalz students for just $11 each. Whether your student needs a replacement shirt or you’d like an extra for spirit days, now is the perfect time to order!

📅 NEW ORDER DEADLINE: September 30, 2026


All sales are final.

Please use this link to order!


¿No alcanzó a ordenar? ¡No se preocupe! Hemos extendido la venta de camisetas de las Casas.

Las camisetas de las Casas están disponibles para todos los estudiantes de Schmalz por solo $11 cada una. Ya sea que su estudiante necesite reemplazar una camiseta o quiera una adicional para los días de espíritu escolar, ¡ahora es el momento perfecto para ordenar!

📅 NUEVA FECHA LÍMITE: 22 de septiembre de 2026


Todas las ventas son finales.

Para realizar su pedido use este enlace.

LAST CHANCE: 4th & 5th Grade Students

The Read, Deed, Run permission slips are due no later than tomorrow, Friday, September 25th!

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🩺 Nurse News: September Health Screenings

September marks the beginning of state-required health screenings at Schmalz Elementary. These quick, safe, and confidential screenings help ensure our students are healthy and ready to learn. Please review the flyer for information about which screenings your child may receive and important parent/guardian notification and opt-out information.

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Community Events | Eventos Comunitarios

We’re happy to support our Mayde Creek Junior High and High School communities by sharing their upcoming events, important information, and opportunities with our Schmalz families throughout the year. Together, we help our Sharks stay connected from elementary school through graduation! 💙💚🦈

Join us for an unforgettable Mini Cheer Camp on October 3rd! 🎀📣✨

Calling all our Little Rams! 🐏💚 Come spend the day cheering, dancing, learning fun stunts, and making memories with our Mayde Creek High School Cheerleaders! Your little cheerleaders will get to learn new skills, show off their personality, and experience what it’s like to be a Ram Cheerleader! 💚🤍

✨ What to Expect:
📣 Fun cheers & chants
💃 Dance routines
🤸‍♀️ Stunting basics
🎀 Lots of energy, smiles & fun!

Register today and let your Little Ram join us for a day full of Ram spirit! 🐏💚

👉 Let us know you plan to come here: Mini Cheer Camp Registration

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeruQoYu7pOY5haCfy83AJPaC8WDnDsr3WNh6439Pjrbe7V2A/viewform

💳 Pay N Go: Pay N Go Payment

https://www.revtrak.com/online-payment-processing

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¡Acompáñanos en un Mini Campamento de Porristas inolvidable el 3 de octubre! 🎀📣✨

¡Llamando a todos nuestros Little Rams! 🐏💚 Ven a pasar el día animando, bailando, aprendiendo acrobacias divertidas y creando recuerdos con las porristas de Mayde Creek High School. Tus pequeñas porristas tendrán la oportunidad de aprender nuevas habilidades, mostrar su personalidad y experimentar cómo es ser una porrista de los Rams. 💚🤍

✨ ¿Qué pueden esperar?
📣 Porras y cánticos divertidos
💃 Rutinas de baile
🤸‍♀️ Fundamentos de acrobacias
🎀 ¡Mucha energía, sonrisas y diversión!

¡Regístrate hoy y deja que tu Little Ram disfrute de un día lleno de espíritu Ram! 🐏💚

👉 Regístrate aquí:
Mini Cheer Camp Registration / Registro del Mini Campamento de Porristas

💳 Pago a través de Pay N Go:
Pay N Go Payment / Pago Pay N Go

Important Links | Enlaces Importantes Important Links | Enlaces Importantes

Important Links for the 2026-2027 School Year

Schmalz Elementary Email: SESOffice@katyISD.org Phone Number: 281.237.4500

Nurse Email: shaunalwilliams@katyisd.org Nurse Phone: 281.237.4525 Spanish: 281.237.4531

26-27 Instructional Calendar - Find out when students have holidays and breaks

26-27 School Supply List - Parents may shop for supplies independently

KISD Student Handbook

Attendance & Tardies - Please email SESADA@katyisd.org

Transportation Change Request - Must be completed before 2pm by parent/legal guardian

Discipline Management & Student Code of Conduct

Student Registration Page - Register your student for the 26-27 school year

School Cafe Menu - View the menu as 'guest'

Join the PTA - Our wonderful PTA needs you! PTA Website

Katy ISD Volunteer Application - Form must be completed if you would like to volunteer. Once submitted, you can sign up to volunteer here!

Pay N Go Link - We are now a cashless campus - no cash accepted

Birthday Marquee - Payments must be submitted at least 24 hours before the requested date

Birthday Book Club - Payments must be made at least 30 days BEFORE the student's birthday

Bus Routes - Check eligibility to see if your student can ride the bus

Katy ISD SMART Tag App (youtube.com) - Follow along to download the App on your device

Please let us know when you're moving as soon as possible.

  • Complete the Leaver Form and return to SESRegistrars@katyisd.org along with a picture I.D.

Lunch Visitor Registration - (NOW OPEN) Sign up to have lunch with your student Tuesday through Thursday- MUST bring I.D. - NO EXCEPTIONS.

Specials Rotation Schedule - Want to know which days your child has PE, Art, or Music? Be sure to check the Specials Calendar so your student is dressed and ready for the day—especially on PE days!

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Pg. 64 of the KISD Student Handbook

Enlaces Importantes para el Año Escolar 2026–2027

Correo de la escuela: SESOffice@KatyISD.org Numero de telefono: 281.237.4500

Correo de la enfermera escolar: shaunalwilliams@katyisd.org

Enfermeria - Linea en español: 281.237.4531

Calendario Escolar 2026-2027 Días festivos y períodos de descanso para los estudiantes.

Lista de Útiles Escolares 2026-2027 - Las familias pueden comprar los útiles escolares por su cuenta.

Manual de Estudantes de KISD

Asistencia y Puntualidad - preguntas a SESADA@katyisd.org

Solicitud de Cambio de Transporte - Debe ser completada antes de las 2 p.m. por el padre/madre o tutor legal
Página de Registro del estudiante - Registre a su estudiante para el año escolar 2026–2027.
Menú de School Café - Acceso al menú como usuario 'invitado'.

¡Unase al PTA! - Nuestra organización de padres los necesita! Pagina web del PTA

Solicitud para ser voluntario de Katy ISD - La aplicación debe completarse si desea ser voluntario.Una vez aprobada su solicitud, podrá inscribirse como voluntario aquí. inscribirse para ser voluntario aquí!

Enlace de Pay N Go - Ahora somos una escuela sin efectivo—no se acepta dinero en efectivo.
Letrero de Cumpleaños - El pago debe realizarse al menos 24 horas antes de la fecha solicitada.

Club de Libros de Cumpleaños - Pago debe realizarse al menos 30 días antes del cumpleaños del estudiante.
Rutas de Autobús - Verifique si su estudiante puede utilizar el transporte escolar.
Tutorial en YouTube para descargar y configurar la aplicación SMART Tag de Katy ISD en su telefono.

Por favor infórmenos lo antes posible si se va a mudar.

  • Complete este Formulario de Salida y Envíelo a SESRegistrars@katyisd.org adjunto con su ID.

Registro de Visitantes para el Almuerzo (HAORA ABIERTA) - Registrese para almorzar con su estudiante de Martes a Juaeves - DEBE traer identificacion vijente para ingresar. (Se abrira pronto)


Calendario de Clases Especiales ¿Quiere saber qué días su hijo(a) tiene Educación Física, Arte o Música? Asegúrese de revisar el Calendario de Clases Especiales para que su estudiante esté preparado—¡especialmente los días de Educación Física!

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Pagina 63 del Manual de Estudiantes de KISD

Schmalz Family Guide | Guía Familiar de Schmalz Schmalz Family Guide | Guía Familiar de Schmalz

Have questions about how things work at Schmalz? Our Schmalz Family Guide is your go-to resource for campus procedures, arrival and dismissal information, expectations, policies, and helpful information throughout the school year. Bookmark it and refer back to it whenever you need it!

Schmalz Family Guide


¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo funcionan las cosas en Schmalz? Nuestra Guía Familiar de Schmalz es su recurso principal para consultar los procedimientos del campus, información sobre la llegada y salida, expectativas, políticas y otra información útil durante todo el año escolar. ¡Guárdela en sus favoritos y consúltela cuando la necesite!

Guía Familiar de Schmalz

Grade Level Newsletters | Boletines por Nivel de Grado Grade Level Newsletters | Boletines por Nivel de Grado

Stay connected to what's happening in your child's classroom! Below you'll find newsletters from each grade level, created by our amazing teaching teams. These monthly updates include classroom news, important reminders, upcoming events, and learning highlights throughout the school year.


¡Manténgase al tanto de lo que sucede en el salón de clases de su estudiante! A continuación encontrará los boletines de cada nivel de grado, preparados por nuestros increíbles equipos de maestros. Cada boletín incluye noticias del salón, recordatorios importantes, próximos eventos y lo que los estudiantes están aprendiendo durante el año escolar.


PK | Kinder | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | Specials |

Specials OCT. | Library Newsletter | Breakfast Menu | Lunch Menu | Katy ISD Food & Nutrition |

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Libary News

Stay up to date on reading programs, special events, book fairs, and everything happening in our library by visiting the Library Newsletter.
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5th Grade Parents

In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and Senate Bill 9, 5th grade students will receive instruction on the required health TEKS specific to abuse prevention and violence prevention.

Under Texas statute, parents/guardians must provide consent for their student to participate in the lessons that address the topics of abuse prevention and violence prevention.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, parents/guardians will receive information via email on how to view associated lessons and record their decision for student participation in these lessons.


Below are the windowsfor both the parent consent and when lessons will be taught:

Parent Consent Window: September 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026

Instruction Window: November 3, 2026 – December 17, 2026

Padres de estudiantes de 5.º grado

De acuerdo con el Código de Educación de Texas 28.004 y el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 9 (Senate Bill 9), los estudiantes de 5.º grado recibirán instrucción sobre los TEKS de salud requeridos específicamente relacionados con la prevención del abuso y la prevención de la violencia.

Según la ley de Texas, los padres/tutores deben dar su consentimiento para que su estudiante participe en las lecciones que abordan estos temas.

El martes 1 de septiembre de 2026, los padres/tutores recibirán información por correo electrónico sobre cómo ver las lecciones correspondientes y registrar su decisión sobre la participación de su estudiante.

A continuación se indican los períodos para otorgar el consentimiento y para la enseñanza de las lecciones:

Período para el consentimiento de los padres:
1 de septiembre de 2026 – 30 de septiembre de 2026

Período de instrucción:
3 de noviembre de 2026 – 17 de diciembre de 2026

ESL/BIL Department | Departamento de ESL/Bilingüe ESL/BIL Department | Departamento de ESL/Bilingüe

Our ESL/Bilingual Department is dedicated to supporting students as they develop English language skills while honoring and celebrating their home languages and cultures. We work closely with families to ensure every multilingual learner receives the academic, linguistic, and emotional support they need to succeed. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students can thrive.


Nuestro Departamento de ESL/Bilingüe está dedicado a apoyar a los estudiantes mientras desarrollan sus habilidades en el idioma inglés, al mismo tiempo que honramos y celebramos sus idiomas y culturas de origen. Trabajamos en estrecha colaboración con las familias para asegurarnos de que cada estudiante multilingüe reciba el apoyo académico, lingüístico y emocional que necesita para tener éxito. Nuestro objetivo es crear un ambiente acogedor e inclusivo donde todos los estudiantes puedan prosperar.

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All things PTA All things PTA

Join Our PTA!


Become part of our Shark Family by joining the PTA! It's a wonderful way to support our students, connect with other families, and help make Schmalz an even better place for everyone.

If you have any questions, please reach out to membership@schmalzpta.com or any of your board members for assistance!


¡Únase a nuestro PTA!

¡Séa parte de nuestra comunidad escolar uniéndose al PTA! Es una excelente manera de apoyar a los estudiantes, conectarse con otras familias y participar en eventos y actividades escolares. ¡Cada voz cuenta—sean parte de la diferencia!


Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Membership@schmalzpta.com o con cualquiera de los miembros de su junta para obtener ayuda.

Join the Schmalz PTA Please filter through and find Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary

PTA Website

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Campus Safety & Policies | Seguridad y Políticas del Plantel Campus Safety & Policies | Seguridad y Políticas del Plantel

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Counselor Corner | Rincón de Consejería Counselor Corner | Rincón de Consejería

Our Schmalz school counselors are here to support the academic, social, and emotional success of every Shark. Whether your child needs a little extra encouragement, help building friendships, support during a difficult time, or resources for your family, our counselors are here to help.

Throughout the school year, this page will include helpful resources, character education lessons, counseling updates, community resources, and information to support our students and families.


👉 Visit the Schmalz Counseling Webpage

Los consejeros escolares de Schmalz están aquí para apoyar el éxito académico, social y emocional de todos nuestros Sharks. Ya sea que su estudiante necesite un poco de apoyo adicional, ayuda para desarrollar amistades, acompañamiento durante un momento difícil o recursos para su familia, nuestros consejeros están aquí para ayudar.


Durante el año escolar, esta página incluirá recursos útiles, lecciones sobre el desarrollo del carácter, información de consejería, recursos para la comunidad y materiales para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias.


👉 Visite la página de Consejería de Schmalz

Love and Logic

Love and Logic parenting classes will be offered during the Fall semester of 2026. Katy ISD families from any campus may register to attend.


Families who wish to participate in Love and Logic courses may pay $10 for the cost of the Love and Logic workbook through the Pay 'N Go system. Please reach out to the campus Love and Logic facilitator to sign up and arrange to pick up materials.


Parenting the Love & Logic Way

September 24

October 8, 15, 22

November 12, 19

5:00PM - 6:30PM Bear Creek Elementary Irma Palafox Yamamoto or Sandra Pearl


Parenting the Love & Logic Way (virtual)

September 30

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4

5:00PM - 6:30PM

Creech Elementary Morgan Ditchman (SCE)

Holland Elementary Teresa Russell (BHE)

Kilpatrick Elementary Paige Hellman (OKE)


Parenting the Love & Logic Way (virtual)

October 6, 20, 27

November 3, 10, 17

5:15PM - 6:45PMFaldyn Elementary Christy Magana


Love & Logic: Supporting Youth with Special Needs

September 15

October 6

November 9

December 8

10:00AM - 11:00AMMorton Ranch Elementary Karen Perez

Nurse's Corner | Rincón de la Enfermera Nurse's Corner | Rincón de la Enfermera

The Schmalz Clinic is here to help keep our Sharks healthy, safe, and ready to learn. If your child requires medication at school, has a medical condition, or you have questions about immunizations or other health requirements, please visit our Clinic webpage for important information and required forms.


La clínica de Schmalz está aquí para ayudar a mantener a nuestros Sharks saludables, seguros y listos para aprender. Si su estudiante necesita tomar medicamentos en la escuela, tiene una condición médica o tiene preguntas sobre vacunas u otros requisitos de salud, visite nuestra página de Servicios de Salud para obtener información importante y los formularios necesarios.

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Purposeful People

Purposeful People is an initiative that encourages us to recognize and celebrate the people who make a positive difference in the lives of others. It reminds us that small acts of kindness, compassion, encouragement, and support can have a lasting impact.

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Volunteering - Voluntarios Volunteering - Voluntarios

Katy ISD Required Registration Before You Volunteer!

Before volunteering at Schmalz, all volunteers must be registered and approved through Katy ISD’s Raptor system. Volunteers must register or re-register each school year.

Once you’re approved, you can volunteer at any Katy ISD campus and easily track your volunteer hours. Thank you for helping keep our Schmalz Sharks safe! 💙

Katy ISD Volunteer Registration

¡Registro Requerido por Katy ISD Antes de Ser Voluntario!

Antes de ser voluntario en Schmalz, todos los voluntarios deben estar registrados y aprobados a través del sistema Raptor de Katy ISD. Los voluntarios deben registrarse o volver a registrarse cada año escolar.

Una vez aprobados, pueden ser voluntarios en cualquier escuela de Katy ISD y registrar fácilmente sus horas de voluntariado.

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener seguros a nuestros Sharks de Schmalz! 💙

Registro de Voluntarios de Katy ISD

YMCA Program | Programa de YMCA YMCA Program | Programa de YMCA

Schmalz Elementary is proud to partner with the YMCA to offer before and after school child care on our campus.

The YMCA provides a safe, engaging environment where students can participate in homework time, enrichment activities, games, and more before and after the school day.

For program information, availability, registration, and fees, please visit the YMCA website or contact the YMCA directly.

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Schmalz Elementary se enorgullece de colaborar con el YMCA para ofrecer un programa de cuidado infantil antes y después de clases en nuestro plantel.

El YMCA ofrece un ambiente seguro y divertido donde los estudiantes pueden participar en tiempo para tareas, actividades de enriquecimiento, juegos y mucho más antes y después del horario escolar.

Para obtener información sobre el programa, disponibilidad, inscripción y costos, visite el sitio web del YMCA o comuníquese directamente con el YMCA.

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Special Thanks to Our Community Members and Business Partners... Special Thanks to Our Community Members and Business Partners...

Thank You, Current Church!


A huge thank you to Alex from Current Church for your incredibly generous donation of 30 backpacks and school supplies for our Schmalz Sharks! 🦈📚✏️

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A huge THANK YOU to Grayscale Barbershop for donating backpacks! We are so grateful to Derrick Miles from Derrick Fades and Alex Ordonez from Workshop Barber Studio for their generosity and support of our students and families. Their donation of free haircuts helped to get our students ready for the year!💙🤍🩶

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Thank you to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Houston, TX for providing backpacks with school supplies

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Previous Newsletters

Newsletter 8/06/2026 | Newsletter 08/13/2026 | Newsletter 08/20/2026

Newsletter 08/27/2026 | Newsletter 09/03/26 | Newsletter 09/10/26 | Newsletter 09/17/26

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Schmalz Elementary

Location: 18605 Green Land Way, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-237-4500

Front Office Email: SESOffice@katyisd.org

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