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Brill Elementary

Edition 35: May 17th, 2026

Brill ElementaryEdition 35: May 17th, 2026

Good Sunday afternoon,


We hope everyone had a Brilliant weekend! We are excited to see our Broncos tomorrow for our last Monday as we continue our work as Brilliantly Inspired Leaders and Learners through our Bronco 5 in quarter four!


This week is our last full week with our Broncos and we are so excited to celebrate all of their accomplishments! The celebrations kick-off tomorrow with our Pre-K celebration, followed by our Kinder Play on Tuesday and Wednesday, and finally grade level awards on Thursday and Friday. Please note the RSVP form for grade level awards closes tonight at midnight. All ceremonies will take place in the cafeteria and our guest check-in will take place through the cafeteria entrance. Guests are able to enter 15-20 minutes prior to the event and we want to encourage everyone to arrive early and use street parking as parking lots spaces are limited. Thank you for helping us cheer on our Broncos!


We have also added the EPI School Supply order form for next year to the upcoming events section if you would like to check something off your list for August!


We want to thank all of our families for their continued partnership as we work together to support our students. In light of recent events, we want to continue to remind all Brill guests of our visitor procedures when coming onto campus. We appreciate everyone reviewing and following our campus procedures to that we can work together to keep our campus safe for students and staff.


We hope that everyone has a wonderful afternoon and as always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our staff.


~Brill Elementary Administration

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Bronco Kudos! Bronco Kudos!

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Leadership Academy Graduation

Last Monday we celebrated an incredible group of Broncos that graduated from Klein's Leadership Academy! πŸŽ“βœ¨ These students have truly stood out as leaders on our campus by demonstrating leadership, care, excellence, and a commitment to making a positive difference each and every day. Whether helping others, leading by example, showing kindness, or striving for success in and out of the classroom, they have represented our school with BRILLiance!🌟 Congratulations, graduates! Your leadership has left a lasting impact on our school community. β€οΈπŸ‘ And thank you to our awesome counselor, Campus Guard, and KPD for supporting our students!
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Pre-K and Kinder Launch!

We had the BEST time meeting our littlest Broncos at the Pre-K and Kinder Launch event! πŸ’™πŸ’› We are so excited to welcome these future leaders and learners to our Bronco family in August! The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish! 🐴✨

TIA Distinguished Teachers

Recently we celebrated 22 incredible educators at Brill Elementary! ✨🐴 Our TIA Distinguished Teachers were recognized for the meaningful impact they make in the classroom each and every day. Their positivity, dedication, passion, and commitment to student success shine brightly across campus!πŸŽ‰ We are so proud of our Brill Broncos and grateful for the joy, energy, and excellence they bring to our school community every single day! πŸ’™πŸ’›

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Campus Visitor Procedures Campus Visitor Procedures

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Campus Visitors

  • Visitors should ring the doorbell located at the front door of the school in order to notify the front office staff of your arrival.

  • Visitors will be asked to present their IDs to the camera before entering the building.

  • Visitors should ensure that only they enter the building and the door closes behind them. If another guest is waiting to enter, please don't allow them to enter with you as they need to go through the same process before coming inside.

  • Once inside, visitors should report to the main office to check-in and receive their visitors badge. Visitors are asked to remain in the areas noted on their badge.

  • Students will not be released to visitors during school hours without a photo ID, thank you for understanding and for helping us to keep our Broncos safe.

Reminders for Events this Week: Reminders for Events this Week:

May 18th: Pre-K Ceremony

We wanted to share the Save the Date with everyone for our Pre-K ceremony this year. We can't wait to celebrate our Broncos!

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May 19th & 20th: Kindergarten Play

We cannot wait to see this year's Kinder Play! Save the Date for our Kinder Monolingual Play on May 19th at 1:45pm and our Kinder Dual Language Play on May 20th at 1:45pm.

Monolingual Classes- Barron, Pinkerton, and Wrench Monolingual Classes- Barron, Pinkerton, and Wrench

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Dual Language Classes- Diaz, Ramirez, and Zuniga Dual Language Classes- Diaz, Ramirez, and Zuniga

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Bronco Awards- May 21st-26th

We wanted to share the Save the Date with everyone for our Awards Ceremonies this year. We can't wait to celebrate our Broncos!


RSVP Form closes tonight at midnight! Please complete the RSVP form and indicate each Award ceremony you will attend. The form also asks which student you would like the Guest stickers to go home with. We will be sending home the Visitor stickers by Wednesday of next week. We are asking that guests please wear their Visitor sticker when attending the event. If a guest does not RSVP, they will need to visit the sign-in table before entering the cafeteria. Thank you and we look forward to seeing our Brill community as we celebrate our Broncos!

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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

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May 25th: Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, May 25th is a campus holiday for Memorial Day. We hope everyone enjoys the three day weekend!

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May 26th: 5th grade Awards

The 5th grade classes will have their Award Ceremony on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:30am in the cafeteria. Guests will be able to enter the event through the cafeteria entrance. We are excited to celebrate with our Broncos!

5th Grade Slideshow- Parent Help with Completing!

Our 5th grade slideshow is looking great! Parents, if you have not already done so, please take a moment this weekend to add a message and photo to your child’s slide. We will be showing the slideshow at the 5th grade Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 26th. The slideshow deadline is Wednesday, May 20th. Please access the slideshow by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YVQLwX8iuPFZWC8Xc5iPoYYE1K7-nkGKzT0HV47SOqY/edit?usp=sharing

5th Grade Celebration Slideshow 25.26

5th Grade Celebration Slideshow 25.26

2025-2026 5th Grade Broncos Congrats!

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May 27th: 5th Grade Celebration

On Wednesday, May 27th our 5th graders will have their 5th grade Celebration trip. If you have not donated for the trip, please take a moment to visit the site on the attached flyer before May 26th. Students will go to Slick City on May 27th to celebrate with their classmates! The link to the waiver for Slick City can be completed before attending. Waivers can be completed at https://waiver.roller.app/slickcitywillowbrook/?ubid=tGQZCej8QUyWUyWAsNmasw

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May 27th: Bronco Gallop Spirit Day- Blue and Gold Day!

On Wednesday May 27th, we invite everyone to join in on our Bronco Gallop class winner Spirit Day β€” Blue and Gold Day! Enjoy a spirited Wednesday this week!

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May 28th: Last Day of School & Talent Show!

Thursday, May 28th will be our Last of School! We will also hold our annual Talent Show on this day. Thank you Broncos for a BRILLiant School Year!

May 31st: Deadline for EPI School Supply Packs for '26-27

Want to check something off your list for Back to School next year? Order your School Supply Pack through EPI and it will be waiting in your child's homeroom next year when we return in August!

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Upcoming activities, events, and assessments: Upcoming activities, events, and assessments:

  • 5/18: Pre-K Celebration at 8:45 am
  • 5/19: Kinder Monolingual Play at 1:45 pm
  • 5/20: Kinder Dual Language Play at 1:45 pm
  • 5/21: 2nd grade Awards at 8:45 am and 1st grade Awards at 1:45 pm
  • 5/22: 3rd grade Awards at 8:45 am and 4th grade Awards at 1:45 pm
  • 5/25: Memorial Day Holiday
  • 5/26: 5th grade Awards at 8:30 am and High School Clap Out at 10:00 am
  • 5/27: 5th grade Celebration & Blue and Gold Spirit Day (Gallop Prize Selected Day)
  • 5/28: Talent Show and Last Day of School!

Library Corner Library Corner

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Student Life Student Life

Broncos of the Month Broncos of the Month

Congratulations πŸŽ‰ to our Broncos of the Month! These Broncos were chosen by their peers for consistently showing our core value of Communication to themselves, others, and the campus! Great job Broncos, we are proud of you! And a special shoutout to our two Bronco of the Month raffle winners!πŸ’›πŸ’™πŸ‘
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Parent Information Parent Information

We want our Broncos to have an excellent start to the year. Please see the information below for campus information:

  • Our school day now starts at 8:05 am. All Broncos should be in their homerooms ready to start their day by this time. Students arriving after 8:05 am will be marked tardy.
  • Need to add money to your child's lunch account, complete a free/reduced meal application, see daily menus, learn about SchoolCafe app? Click HERE for that information and more!
  • Before and After School Care is provided at Brill by Campus Kids. Please click on the link to learn more and sign-up: https://www.campuskidsllc.com/

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Classroom Food Treats- 2 Weeks

Please note that any classroom food treats that are brought to campus must be cleared by the nurse two weeks prior to serving the students. The clinic will need an ingredient list sent to them with the child's homeroom so that they may screen it for allergies. You may also order a treat through cafeteria by visiting Klein's Food Service. Thank you for understanding. If you would like to bring something sooner, we recommend non-food items such as pencils or stickers.

Dress Code Reminders:

When Back to School shopping please keep our dress code in mind:

  • Students should not wear any clothing or accessories that are distracting, disruptive, or disturbing. For example, outfits that are too short, revealing, or depict inappropriate images.

  • Appropriate footwear is required, no slippers are allowed. Closed toed shoes are recommended for recess and PE.

  • Hats or head coverings may not be worn at school.

  • Sunglasses may not be worn inside the building.

  • Pajama bottoms are also not allowed expect on a PJ Spirit Day.

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Personal Electronic Communication Device Reminders:

As we prepare for the start of the school year, we want to make sure our families are informed regarding a new state law, House Bill 1481, that was recently passed by the Texas Legislature.

Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, this new state law prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the instructional day while on school grounds. This includes cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, earbuds, and any other device capable of digital or telecommunication.

What This Means for Our Students
Students may bring personal communication devices to school, but they must be turned off, out of sight, and stored away in their backpack, pocket, laptop sleeve, or other personal belongings while on school grounds from the first bell to the end of the instructional day, including during class, passing periods, lunch, and recess.

The law requires disciplinary consequences for the use of personal communication devices during the instructional day while on school grounds. Exceptions are provided for students covered under a Section 504 plan or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that includes personal communication devices as an accommodation. Access will be permitted as outlined in their individual plans.

Communication and Support
The majority of our schools implemented similar personal communication device expectations for students last school year and found that their students were less distracted, resulting in more focused learning environments and increased positive face-to-face interactions for students and staff.

Prior to the first day of school, we encourage you to discuss this new Texas law with your children and emphasize the importance of focusing on learning throughout the school day. School leadership will also communicate to students the expectations and consequences for failing to keep personal communication devices off and out of sight when they return to school.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to ensure a positive, safe, and focused learning environment for all students.

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Attendance Procedures

Regular school attendance is essential for a student to make the most of his or her educationβ€”to benefit from teacher-led and school activities, to build each day’s learning on the previous day’s, and to grow as an individual. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s mastery of the instructional materials; therefore, the student and parent should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences.


Did you know you can now report an absence in Skyward? Click HERE for more information.

Any student who is absent for the whole day is required to submit in Skyward one of the following within 5 days of their absence(s):


  • Parent Note
  • Message through Parent Skyward account
  • Original medical note (copies or altered notes will not be accepted)
  • Faxed notes must be sent from physician’s office
  • Court note
  • Official note for observance of approved religious holy days


New this Year:

The front office is only able to submit Doctors Notes for absences. All other absences must be logged by the parent through Skwyard.

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Bronco Five

As we begin this year with a continued focus on safe and disciplined schools, I want to remind all our families about Klein ISD’s student behavior expectations. It takes staff, students, and families working together to promote the good behavior we expect to see in our school.

Klein ISD has a Student Code of Conduct to promote a safe and disciplined learning environment for every student that will be strictly enforced on our campus. Therefore, please review with your family these standards of conduct along with the disciplinary consequences for infractions.

We take great pride in creating safe learning environments for our students and staff members. The overwhelming majority of our students are model citizens. We expect every student to take responsibility for contributing to a positive school environment, and we will not tolerate disruptive or disrespectful behavior. Our administrators and staff members are committed to actively monitoring hallways and restroom areas to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and I ask you, as parents, to partner with us by speaking with your children about appropriate behavioral expectations to ensure a positive learning environment in our school.

I also encourage you to take a look at our Keep Klein Safe website (https://kleinisd.net/keepkleinsafe). If you or your child see or hear something that is a safety concern, it’s critical that you report it. Our Klein ISD Police Department is here 24/7 to keep our students, staff, and community safe and take these reports seriously. Additionally, our school administration is here to serve and support students and they are available anytime during the school day to answer questions and support all efforts for student safety and success.

Thank you for your partnership and for working with us to help every student achieve success and find their purpose.

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Note from the Nurse:

Student Illness:

As cold, strep and flu season progresses, we are in that time of year when many students are coming down with upper respiratory symptoms. These include nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, headache, and possibly fever.

Please be aware that Klein ISD requires that students be excluded from school for a fever of 100.0 or higher and they may not return to school until they are fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.

Temporarily masking a fever with medication does not change the fact the student is in the contagious period of an illness and may be spreading the illness, like the flu, to others by coughing, sneezing, and touching surfaces.

While we value student attendance, it is important everyone plays their part in keeping the spread of illness to a minimum by following this rule. Please also make sure your contact information and emergency contacts are up to date with the Registrar so that you can be reached in the event your child is ill and must be picked up from school.


NEW Medication Guidelines:

If your child will need a medication while at school, there has been a change to Klein ISD procedures. Medications will need a written order by a licensed healthcare provider. Clinic staff will not be able to use the prescription label as proof of the written medical order, as in the past. The licensed healthcare provider can use the Klein ISD Medication Authorization form, an action plan, or a letter from their office to provide their signed consent. If you have any questions, please contact our school clinic.


Also please contact the clinic for any student needing an action plan.

Ex. Action plans may include the following:

  • Asthma
  • Allergy to foods
  • Diabetes
  • Seizures
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Standards Based Grading Session Information

Pre-K through 2nd grade parents learn more about Standards Based Grading!


SBG TEAMs recording

SBG Slide Deck

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Family Curriculum Guides:

We are excited to share our new quarterly Family Curriculum Guides to help partner with our families. All quarter guides have been added for grades K-8 for core content in English and Spanish on the Klein ISD website. These documents include the following topics:

  • What will my child learn during the during this quarter of school?

  • Questions to ask your child

  • How can I help my child learn at home?

  • Tools for success

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Breakfast & Lunch Information:

Breakfast & Lunch Information:

All car riders and walkers will be allowed in the building beginning at 7:45 am to eat breakfast before reporting to their homeroom class. All bus riders will have the option of eating breakfast once they arrive on campus. Staff members will be located in the cafeteria each morning in order to help our students with trays, ID badges, and navigating the cafeteria line.

Thirty minute lunch periods will be scheduled by grade level beginning at 10:30 am through 12:50 pm. Staff members will be located in the cafeteria at every lunch in order to help our students with trays, ID badges, and navigating the cafeteria line.


Please visit the Food Service Website found HERE to learn more about Klein's food service program, nutrition & allergy, birthday treats, free & reduced lunches, and more!


We also want to remind our families of additional fee-free (no limit) payment methods always available to our Klein families.

  1. Cash or check can be sent with the student or brought by a parent to any campus.

  2. Cash or check can be dropped off at the Nutrition & Food Services Office located at KMPC, 7500 FM 2920.

For additional information including questions about allergies, menus and more, visit:


kisd.us/food

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SMART tag, Transportation tags, and IDs

Last week we worked to get all student's their ID and transportation tags. Please note their are specific locations for these tags on your student's backpack and the tags need to stay in those locations, please. Bus riders will need to have their SMART tags when entering and exiting the bus, all car riders, bus riders, and walkers from Pre-K through 1st need a transportation tag, and teachers have ID tags for lunch time.


If you student has lost their tag or a replacement/additional one is needed, please contact Ms. Romero in the front office via email or by phone at eromero1@kleinisd.net or 832-484-6150.

PTO Corner: PTO Corner:

Brill PTO is thankful as ever for your continued and unwavering support and we continue our mission of growing the school community and enriching the educational experience!

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Birthday Banner Birthday Banner

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Brill Watchdogs

We are always looking for dads and father figures to help make a positive impact on our campus. If you're interested in joining the Watch Dog organization please visit BrillPTO.org to fill out the interest form!

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Klein ISD Website & Resources:

Klein ISD Website: https://kleinisd.net/

School Board Information: https://kleinisd.net/district/board_of_trustees/board_meeting_dates

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Brill Elementary, Klein ISD

Email: ehodge1@kleinisd.net
Website: https://brill.kleinisd.net/
Location: 9102 Herts Road, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: (832) 484-6150
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrillKISD/
Instagram: @BrillKISD

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