Kohlberg Elementary Newletter
Week of 2-2-26
We are excited to share that our campus has been named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll this week! This achievement is a direct reflection of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our Coyotes and their amazing teachers. We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for reaching this milestone.
We also want to thank you, our supportive community. Your involvement, encouragement, and partnership make all the difference, and we are grateful for the role you play in helping our Coyotes thrive.
As we celebrate this accomplishment, our goal is to keep the momentum going. We are currently preparing for the Spring interim assessments later this month, and we are confident that our students will continue to grow and shine.
Thank you again for your continued support. Together, we make Kohlberg a wonderful place to learn and succeed!
IMPORTANT DATES
Every Monday
Wear your college or military shirt
Monday, February 2nd
School Counselor's Week
Science Fair Judging
Tuesday, February 3rd
Early Release @ 12 p.m.
Student Led Conferences 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4th
5th Grade Symphony Field Trip
Friday, February 6th
PBIS Party
Monday, February 9th
Science STAAR Interim 5th Grade
Tuesday, February 10th
RLA STAAR Interim Grades 3-5
Wednesday, February 11th
Early Release at 12 p.m.
Thursday, February 12th
MATH STAAR Interim Grades 3-5
Texas Honor Roll
Kohlberg Elementary made the 2025 Texas Honor Roll! Honor Roll schools represent campuses that were comprehensively higher performing on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Reading Language Arts and Math Assessments, for all cohorts of student populations served, and that are improving outcomes for historically underserved student populations. Congratulations to our Coyotes and their teachers.
EPISD Family Survey
Dear Families,
Our district values your feedback!
We are still asking our parents to take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with EPISD. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
The survey will close on February 13. The link to take your anonymous survey is: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family/surveys
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact us at strategyevaluation@episd.org.
Candy Grams
Early Release
Upcoming-Student Led Conferences
School Counselor's Week
A big Coyote shout-out to our amazing elementary counselor, Ms. Seandra Vaughn, as we celebrate Counselors Week! 🎉
Ms. Vaughn joined our team this school year and has already made such a positive impact on our campus. She supports our students with care, patience, and heart, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to staff and families. Her dedication to our students’ social-emotional growth and well-being truly makes a difference every single day.
We are so grateful to have her as part of our Coyote family — thank you, Ms. Vaughn, for all you do! 💙💚
Community Meetings
Cane's Spirit Day
Class Pictures
Kindness Week
First Grade Performance
Dress Code Reminder
Reminder that students may not wear sandals, Crocs, or Birks to school.
STUDENT DROP OFF ZONE REMINDER
Reminder to all parents: please do not leave your vehicle unattended in the drop-off zones, as this disrupts the flow of traffic. If you are walking your child to the front door in the morning or waiting for your child after school, please park in the parking lot and escort your child to and from the entrance. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.
Attendance
Coyotes, attendance matters! Every day in school counts toward your child’s success. Let’s keep aiming high by showing up daily and on time. Right now, our campus attendance rate is 95.14%. Congratulations to 3rd grade for leading the way with the highest attendance! 🐾👏
FITNESS FRIDAYS
CHANGES TO CELL PHONE USE UNDER NEW STATE LAW
Beginning August 4, 2025, students will not be permitted to use cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, AI glasses, or other digital communication devices on campus during school hours, from the first bell to the last. While students may bring their phones and digital devices to school, all devices must be turned off and stored in backpacks or designated areas within classrooms.
Reminders for dress code policy
Kohlberg Coyotes are not required to wear a uniform. However, here are a few reminders from our dress code policy:
1. shorts, skirts, and dresses must be appropriate length
2. no flip flops, slides, or crocs allowed
3. no caps, hats, or hoods may be worn inside the building
A complete listing of Kohlberg's dress code policy can be found in the student code of conduct found on our website.
Orchestra Newsletter
Kohlberg PTA Spirit Gear Sale and Membership Information
REMINDER
Become a School Volunteer
Interested in become a school volunteer? Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Kohlberg Coyote Broadcast Channel
Kohlberg's Broadcast Club shares our morning announcements on Friday's on our YouTube channel. Please check us out!!
Jan 30th Broadcast https://youtu.be/b6E0jk99kGcAlso, we have had issues with a lot of our equipment, we have a Donor's Choose Project up if you could PLEASE donate and/or share!
Cheryl Ford- Librarian, GT Coordinator
📚 As your librarian, I'm here to support both you and your child. Please don’t hesitate to stop by the library if you ever need help or have questions.
Be sure to read the library information letter provided for important details about my services and routines.
The library will be open after school from 3:25–3:45 PM. We’d love for you to stop by and check it out!
“Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible.”
– Barack Obama
GT Information
Dear Parents,
GT testing has been completed. If you would like to refer your child for GT, you will now need to wait for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you!
🎯 GT Project Requirements:
Grades 1st–5th: Two GT projects to be presented at our GT Fair in May 2026
Kindergarten: One GT project to be presented at the GT Fair
If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Ford, Librarian.
Thank you!
Reading At Home with BookFlix and ScienceFlix
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic animated stories from Weston Woods with thematically aligned nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. This engaging digital resource for children in grades PreK–3 will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills and introduces them to a world of knowledge and exploration. This interactive resource will help them get excited about reading and books and extends learning beyond school hours.
BookFlix includes: 159 classic animated stories, each paired with a related nonfiction eBook, Spanish language versions of 41 pairs of fiction and nonfiction, read-aloud supports so students can hear each book narrated, and hear definitions of key words and directions for each activity, and/ educational puzzlers so children can show what they have learned.
Happy reading!
Your Subscription Links
BookFlix : https://digital.scholastic.com/site/launch/bkflix?ucn=600125139
ScienceFlix: https://digital.scholastic.com/site/launch/sfx?ucn=600125139
Username: Kohlberg
Password: flix
How to Contact Attendance
How to Contact Attendance
Please email our attendance office to: Kohlberg_notes@episd.org
Please attach any necessary documentation, such as:
Doctor's notes
Dentist notes
Other relevant documents
We will no longer take phone calls for verified absence
Email: Kohlberg_notes@episd.org or you may scan the QR code