Outback Outlook
September 27, 2017
Katy ISD Education Foundation Harvey Relief Fundraiser
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, 15,007 students and 2,600 employees of Katy ISD are recovering from direct impact of the storm. Despite the destruction, the Katy community has proven to be "Katy Strong" in providing support to those in need.
The Katy ISD Education Foundation has launched a unique fundraiser that will provide support for Katy ISD staff, students and their families adversely impacted by flooding in their homes as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
The funds will be administered by the Katy ISD Education Foundation.
Every Katy ISD campus will be given the opportunity to designate staff and students in need of support.
Any donation you can make regardless of size will help us help our Katy ISD family.
Please share this opportunity on social media and email to help spread the word.
Donate and share today! http://tinyurl.com/katyisdfamilies
Visit www.katyisdeducationfoundation.org
Email: foundation@katyisd.org
Recent Change in Instructional Calendar
October 9, October 20, February 16 & April 13 will now be FULL INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS for students.
We will continue to have early dismissal days on December 15 & May 24.
Due to the changes, we have added specials rotations for these four days. These are the only dates that have a change in specials rotations.
October 9 - Rotation Day 1
October 20 - Rotation Day 2
February 16 - Rotation Day 3
April 13 - Rotation Day 4
Wear Tie-Dye October 4th for Creativity!
5TH GRADE GT SCREENING FOR PLACEMENT IN JUNIOR HIGH PREAP/GT CLASSES
KINDERGARTEN GT SCREENING
There is a FAQ page and video on the Katy ISD GT/Advanced Academics website for more information about kindergarten screening that can be accessed at: http://www.katyisd.org/dept/GT/Pages/Kindergarten-Screening.aspx
InfoSnap Returning Student Update
Dear OKE Parents,
Kilpatrick Elementary is currently using InfoSnap to update your returning student’s information for the 2017-2018 school year. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete it.
We appreciate you help in keeping all records current!
Elizabeth Rondon
ADA/Registrar
PTA Membership - Help Us Reach 100%
Thank you to all of our parents, grandparents, family members, faculty, and community members who have joined the OKE PTA! We are currently at 90% of our goal. Every year it is our goal to have one voice for each child enrolled at OKE. We have had 100% membership EVERY YEAR since OKE opened its doors in 2003.
Your membership does NOT mean that you must volunteer, but a PTA membership is required for all PTA volunteers at OKE, including homeroom parents, Watch D.O.G.S. dads, library volunteers, and EureKa! volunteers.
For those of you who have already joined the OKE PTA, your membership card and special OKE spirit stick will be distributed to your oldest child by the end of the month.
Please download the membership form from www.OKEPTA.org, send it in with your child, and join our commYOUnity.
Pre-order your 2017-2018 OKE yearbook today at www.okepta.org!
Yearbook $30
(add personalization to the cover for only $6 more)
Yearbook Recognition Ad $15
(personalize an ad to recognize your OKE koala in the yearbook)
Order before October 20th for the best pricing
If you have any questions, please email yearbook@okepta.org
***If your student has “N” as their privacy code, they cannot be featured in the yearbook***
Please stop by the front office for privacy code changes.
Mad Science - Friday, September 29 - 3:45-4:45 p.m.
BlitzKidz Chess - Monday, October 2 - 3:45-5:00 p.m.
CAT Meeting - Tuesday, October 3 - 5:00 p.m. (Library)Core Essentials: Creativity - Wear Tie-Dye - Wednesday, October 4
International Walk to School Day - Wednesday, October 4
EureKa! Grade 3 - Wednesday, October 4 (OLA)
Fishing Club Meeting - Wednesday, October 4 - 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Gym)
Read Deed Run - Thursday, October 5 - 3:45-4:45 p.m. (Gym)
Spirit Day - Friday, October 6
School Bookstore - Friday, October 6
PTA Executive Board Meeting - Friday, October 6 - 10:00-11:30 a.m. (OLA)
Mad Science - Friday, October 6 - 3:45-4:45 p.m.
BlitzKidz Chess - Monday, October 9 - 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Tech Team - Tuesday, October 10 - 3:40-4:45 p.m. (Computer Lab)
EureKa! Grade 4 - Wednesday, October 11 (OLA)
Fishing Club Meeting - Wednesday, October 11 - 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Gym)
Student Council Induction - Thursday, October 12 - 8:45-9:15 a.m. (OLA)
Chris Barton Author Visit - Thursday, October 12
1st Grading Period Ends - Friday, October 13
International Night - Friday, October 13 - 6:00-9:00 p.m. (Gym)