Stephens Stallions Scoop

• Teacher Appreciation Week - May 4th- May 8th
• Wear Tie Dye to support May's Character Strong Trait - Wednesday, May 6th
• Celebration of Learning for PK -4th Grade - May 19th (Please see schedule below)
• Celebration of Learning for 5th grade - May 21st
• Last Day of School (Dismissal @12:40) - May 21st

Greetings Stallions Families!

Happy Monday! With only a few days remaining on the school calendar, our classrooms are filled with a sense of energy and pride in everything we’ve achieved together. As we head into this final stretch, I am inspired by the continued dedication and hard work our students are displaying across every subject.

To help us finish this "race" as strongly as possible, please ensure your children continue to follow our campus schedule and arrive on time; our doors open promptly at 8:10 AM. Let's make these final days count!

Additionally, to honor our students' achievements, please save the dates for our upcoming End-of-Year Learning Celebrations:

• Pre-K through 4th Grade: Tuesday, May 19th

• 5th Grade: Thursday, May 21st (9:30am - 10:30am)

More information coming soon, including specific event times and instructions on how to complete your Raptor visitor registration early to save time at check-in. We look forward to celebrating with you!

We are grateful for our wonderful families and look forward to a great rest of the week filled with learning, laughter, and warmer days ahead!

Our All-Star Stallions' team is excited to team up with you in ensuring this school year is our best yet. Thank you for being an important part of our school family. Let’s make this year our best yet!

Let’s make it an All-Star year to remember! Let's Go Stallions!

YEE-HAW!!!

~Ms. Langley

We value your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete our Parent Family Survey. Your responses help us grow and better support our students and families. If needed, you can switch the survey to Spanish using the option in the top right-hand corner. Thank you for your support! Stephens Elementary Parent Survey – Fill out form

¡Valoramos sus comentarios! Le invitamos a tomar unos minutos para completar nuestra Encuesta para Padres y Familias—sus respuestas nos ayudan a crecer y a apoyar mejor a nuestros estudiantes y familias. Si lo necesita, puede cambiar la encuesta al español usando la opción en la esquina superior derecha. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Stephens Elementary Parent Survey – Fill out form

📢 Moving for the 2026–2027 School Year?

If your child will not be returning to Stephens Elementary next year, please take a moment to fill out the quick form below to let us know.

👉 Click here to complete the form: https://forms.gle/8ukBtNmojFqz1khYA

📢 ¿Se mudará para el año escolar 2026–2027?

Si su estudiante no regresará a la Primaria Stephens el próximo año, por favor tome un momento para completar el siguiente formulario y avisarnos.

👉 Haga clic aquí para completar el formulario: https://forms.gle/8ukBtNmojFqz1khYA

Please be advised that our doors open promptly at 8:10 AM, which means I need your help with early drop-offs. If you are dropping your child off before 8:10 AM, please remind them not to run, kick any type of playground balls, hit others, or play games that involve running or chasing. We have noticed an increase in inappropriate behaviors in the front, and we need your help to ensure these behaviors stop.

Please note that the front drop-off area is not supervised by staff before 8:10 AM. We do have YMCA services conveniently located inside our building from 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM for your convenience. Please contact the YMCA at (281) 392-5055 or jocole.rogers@ymcahouston.org for more information.

Additionally, if you arrive after 8:30 AM, you must park your car, walk your child into the building, and complete the tardy form in the foyer using the iPad provided. This is an expectation for all students arriving late.

As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding our requests. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter.

Regards,
Ms. Langley

Parent Drop-off Begins: 8:10am (there is no supervision prior to this time)

Building Open to Students; Breakfast Service Begins: 8:10am

First Bell - Pledges, Morning Announcements Begin: 8:23am
Tardy Bell - Students arriving 8:30am or later MUST have Parent enter the building & sign in at the front office

Dismissal: 3:40pm

Transportation Changes: All transportation changes must be submitted through the Transportation Change Form and received by 2:30 PM.

ALL TRANSPORTATION CHANGES MUST BE MADE WITH THE FRONT OFFICE.

Attendance Notes: All attendance-related documentation, including absence notices and doctor’s notes, should be emailed to usecommunications@katyisd.org. This ensures timely and accurate updates to your student’s attendance record. Please include your student’s full name, grade level, and the date(s) of the absence.

Student Delivers: To ensure timely delivery of items such as lunches, water bottles, and homework/assignments, please bring them to the school by 10:00 AM. This helps us make sure your child receives everything they need before their day begins. Thank you for your cooperation!

Early Pick-up: Picking up students before the end of the school day will result in a partial-day absence. If your student has a doctor, dentist, or other medical appointment, please provide documentation from the provider to the front office upon return. Students needing to be picked up early for afternoon / after school appointments must be picked up prior to 3:00pm.

Safety Reminder: Morning Drop Off

Please remember that our morning drop-off procedures are in place to keep students safe. Not following these procedures creates safety concerns for all students being dropped off and for our staff and safety patrol members who are assisting with drop-off in the morning.

• Please drop off students by waiting in the drop-off line. Parking in the front is for parents who either have a scheduled appointment or need to conduct business on campus, not for drop-off. Having extra people crossing traffic in our drop-off line is hazardous.
• Please remind your students to exit on the sidewalk side of your vehicle and remain on the sidewalk.

Attention Parents of Car Riders - PM Dismissal

Please be in the car rider line by 3:35pm so that we can have students ready to meet you in the car rider line. At the beginning of the school year as students learn their car tag numbers, the line can move slower than usual. Within a week or two everyone gets into a routine and our car rider line finishes earlier. Parents who arrive after 3:55pm will be required to park and come to the front entrance with their pickup tag or photo ID in order to pick up your child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Parent/Guardian Lunch Visitors

We are again accepting lunch visitors during grade-level lunches. Visitors must be a parent or guardian listed on the student's registration. One additional adult may accompany the parent/guardian.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time to check in. Each parent/guardian may choose one day per week to eat lunch with their child. If there is additional demand, we may need to adjust this number. Thank you for your cooperation.

Lunch Hours

Pre-K:10:25-10:55am

Kinder:10:25-10:55 am

First:10:55-11:25 am

Second:11:30-12:00 pm

Third:11:55 am-12:25 pm

Fourth:12:25 -12:55 pm

Fifth:1:00-1:30 pm

When children miss school, they miss more than just a day of lessons. Every absence can impact their learning, friendships, and confidence.

• Learning: Each day builds on the next. Missing class can create gaps that, sadly, can be hard to catch up on.

• Friendships: Children miss out on playing, learning, and connecting with their classmates.

• Routines: Daily routines help children feel secure and successful at school.

• Opportunities: Specials like art, PE, library, field trips/special programs, and small-group instruction/support are often missed when students are absent.

• Future Success: Good attendance builds habits that can lead to stronger grades and long-term achievement.

EVERY DAY COUNTS! When children are in school regularly, they learn more, feel more confident, and build stronger connections.

• School Hours 8:23am - 3:40pm
• Tardy Bell Rings - 8:30am *Require Parents to enter the building to sign-in students
• ***Students are marked ABSENT if they arrive AFTER 9:50am***
• Early Dismissal Time (according to Katy ISD Calendar)- 12:25pm

Online registration for Katy ISD’s Prekindergarten (Pre-K) program for the 2026–2027 school year will open on March 30, 2026.

Parents must complete the online registration through Katy ISD’s PowerSchool Registration website in order for their child to be screened for program eligibility.

The Katy ISD Pre-K program follows state guidelines and focuses on early language development, reading and math readiness, as well as science and social studies skills.

For eligibility requirements and program details, please visit the Katy ISD Prekindergarten Program webpage or email prekindergarten@katyisd.org

Inscripción para Pre-K 2026–2027

La inscripción en línea para el programa de Pre-K del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Katy para el año escolar 2026–2027 comenzará el 30 de marzo de 2026.

Los padres deben completar la inscripción en línea a través del sitio web de PowerSchool de Katy ISD para que su hijo(a) pueda ser evaluado(a) para determinar su elegibilidad para el programa.

El programa de Pre-K de Katy ISD sigue las pautas estatales y se enfoca en el desarrollo del lenguaje, la preparación para la lectura y las matemáticas, así como en ciencias y estudios sociales.

Para ver los requisitos de elegibilidad y más información del programa, visite la página del Programa de Pre-K de Katy ISD o envíe un correo electrónico a prekindergarten@katyisd.org.

If your student is a bus rider, look for the white route number on the side of the bus when tracking their bus this school year! And make sure to download the Smart tag™ app from your mobile Google Play Store or Apple App Store! The Smart Tag app allows parents to set their preferred notifications, including when their child’s bus is expected to arrive. You can also see when and where your student boards and exits the bus.

The SMART Tag system allows parents, bus drivers, and school staff to track when and where students are picked up or dropped off in real time. Eligible students will receive ID cards with SMART Tag info, which are scanned each time they enter or exit the bus. Parents can monitor their child’s bus activity through the SMART Tag Parent Web Portal. Additional details will be emailed to parents of eligible riders. This system replaces the Edulog Lite app used previously by Katy ISD.

El sistema SMART Tag permite a los padres, conductores de autobús y personal escolar ver en tiempo real cuándo y dónde un estudiante sube o baja del autobús. Los estudiantes elegibles recibirán tarjetas de identificación con información SMART Tag, que se escanearán al entrar y salir del autobús. Los padres pueden monitorear la actividad de transporte de su hijo/a a través del portal para padres de SMART Tag. Se enviará información adicional por correo electrónico a los padres de estudiantes elegibles. Este sistema reemplaza la aplicación Edulog Lite utilizada anteriormente por Katy ISD.

🎉 Way to go, Stallions PTA! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that our amazing PTA has already achieved 75% of our membership goal this year! This is a huge accomplishment, and it shows the incredible dedication of our families in supporting our school.

But we’re not stopping here—help us reach 100% membership! If you haven’t had a chance to join yet, it’s not too late. Your membership makes a big difference for our students, teachers, and community. Together, we can make this year the best one yet! 💙

As a reminder, this school year, Katy ISD campuses and facilities are moving toward an online payment model for most school-related fees. This effort is part of a districtwide initiative to enhance safety by limiting on-campus cash handling, while also giving families access to secure and convenient 24/7 payment options.

What’s not changing:

• School cafeterias will continue to accept cash for student meal purchases.
• PTAs, PTOs and booster clubs are not affected by this change and may continue collecting funds through their regular processes.

Katy ISD will continue to use Pay N’ Go for online transactions, along with a few district-approved vendors for specific types of purchases.

For families who need to make payments using cash, Parent Pay Hub stations will be available at the following locations:

North: Katy ISD Law Enforcement Center

20370 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77449

Hours: Accepting Payments 24-hours Monday - Sunday

South: Katy ISD South Transportation & Police Center

3151 Falcon Landing Blvd. Katy, TX 77494

Hours: Available during Katy ISD business hours

We appreciate our families' support as we make this transition together, all with the shared goal of creating a safer, more convenient and supportive school experience for our students and staff

Recordatorio: Este año escolar, las escuelas y las instalaciones del distrito de Katy ISD están haciendo la transición hacia un modelo de pago en línea para la mayoría de las cuotas escolares. Esta iniciativa forma parte de un esfuerzo a nivel distrital para mejorar la seguridad al reducir el manejo de efectivo en los planteles, al mismo tiempo que ofrece a las familias opciones de pago seguras y convenientes disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana.

Lo que no cambiará:

• Las cafeterías escolares seguirán aceptando efectivo para la compra de comidas de los estudiantes.

• Las organizaciones como PTAs, PTOs y clubes de apoyo (booster clubs) no se verán afectadas por este cambio y podrán continuar recaudando fondos como de costumbre.

• Katy ISD seguirá utilizando Pay N’ Go para transacciones en línea, junto con algunos proveedores aprobados por el distrito para compras específicas.

Para las familias que necesiten realizar pagos en efectivo, habrá estaciones de Parent Pay Hub disponibles en las siguientes ubicaciones:

Zona Norte:

Centro de Aplicación de la Ley de Katy ISD

20370 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77449

Horario: Acepta pagos las 24 horas, de lunes a domingo

Zona Sur:

Centro de Transporte y Policía del Sur de Katy ISD

3151 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494

Horario: Disponible durante el horario laboral de Katy ISD

Agradecemos el apoyo de nuestras familias durante esta transición, con el objetivo compartido de crear una experiencia escolar más segura, accesible y favorable para nuestros estudiantes y personal.

Please scan the QR code to find instructions on how to create a Pay N Go Account

Por favor escanee el código QR para encontrar instrucciones sobre cómo crear una cuenta de Pay N’ Go.

Make sure you are connected to Stephens Elementary on Remind so you receive all of our updates! Click here to sign up today!

¡Asegúrese de estar conectado con Stephens Elementary en Remind para recibir todas nuestras actualizaciones!

¡Haga clic aquí para registrarse hoy!

Celebrate your student's Birthday on the USE Marquee for all to see!

sign up via PayNGo just for $10!

¡Celebra el cumpleaños de tu estudiante en el cartel del USE para que todos lo vean!

¡Inscríbete a través de PayNGo por solo $10!

Sign up for the Birthday Book Club via Pay N Go by clicking here.

We would love our dads to come out and be a Watch D.O.G.S. this semester. October 3, 2025 will be our first Watch D.O.G.S orientation of the 25-26, stay tuned for more details!

Please join our PTA Remind.

Website: www.katyisd.org/campus/use
Location: 2715 Fry Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-234-0200
Facebook: facebook.com/usestallions
Twitter: @usestallions