Welcome Back Nitsch Knights!

Klein ISD has implemented the following check in procedures:
1. When a visitor comes to the front office, the individual must produce a Texas driver's license. The license will be scanned using the V-soft system, and a visitor's badge will be printed. Visitors will not be permitted in the building without a badge.
2. Registration cards will be checked for verification that the person is permitted to have contact with the child.
3. Visitors must sign in and out on the visitor's sheet.
4. Only parents may eat lunch with a child.

El Distrito de Klein ISD ha implementado el siguiente procedimiento: 1. Cuando un visitante llega a la oficina de una escuela, el individuo debe presentar su identificación personal del estado de Tejas. La identificación sera escaneada usando el sistema V-soft , y una identificación con foto sera imprimida para que se la coloque. No se van a permitir visitantes en las escuelas sin esta identificación.2. Las tarjetas de registro van a ser revisadas para verificar que el visitante tenga permiso para ver al estudiante. 3. Los visitantes deben firmar una hoja de entrada y salida cuando llegan a la escuela.4. Solo los Padres de Familia podrán almorzar con los estudiantes.

Nitsch Elementary competed in the Mars Rover Competition on January 26th 2008 hosted by the University of Houston and sponsored by NASA. Students who participated in the project had the opportunity to design and construct a Mars Rover to carry out a specific mission on Mars. The models were either a free-form model or a solar powered model. Each model could be made from items that cost no more than twenty-five dollars.

Nitsch Elementary sponsored 2 teams in the competition; the Mars Ice Busters and The Ancient Explorers. These two teams consisted of third, fourth and fifth graders. Four teachers helped guide the students through the project. The teams began meeting in early October after school for four hours a week. Students researched mars, designed and constructed their rover, and chose the mission that their rover would achieve.

When arriving at the competition the student groups had to stage their display that consisted of their actual rover, a student created book and display board, along with the simulation of Mars terrain using dust, rocks and sand. During judging, students had to articulate what they had achieved over the past few months and the new information they had learned about Mars. This dialogue between the students and judges included everything from how they built their rover to the mission statements they selected. Lastly, the students, parents and teachers were invited to take a guided tour showing the current science research being conducted at the University of Houston.

Nitsch is extremely proud of the two teams that competed in the competition. The highlight of the day was a 4th place win by the Mars Ice Busters team. The after school activity not only taught the students more about Mars, but it also helped reinforce their social skills. The students demonstrated strong leadership, teamwork, communication skills and gained additional self-confidence throughout the duration of the program

Nitsch was one many schools participating in the competition, but the only school representing Klein ISD. Because of the educational value to our students, Nitsch plans to continue participating in future Mars Rover competitions.

The students who participated in the program were: Uriel B., Christopher S., Khoa T., Andre V., Randall H., Chris C., Jazmine, Brea H.

The teachers who helped with the program were: LaTanya Stredic, Hewett Richardson, Nate Davis and Carla Ferraro

Nitsch Elementary earned the No Place for Hate designation in April 2007 from the Anti-Defamation League. Students learned to respect everyone by participating in diversity activities throughout 06-07. Students will be working hard to earn the designation during the 07-08 school year. Please click here to learn more.

Nitsch Elementary is collecting boxtops through the Boxtops For Education program. Each boxtop is worth 10 cents for our school.

La escuela Nitsch esá coleccionando las etiquetas de alimentos mediante el programa Boxtops For Education . Cada etiqueta vale 10 centavos para nuestra escuela. La Coordinadora de Boxtops es Susan Howard.

Transportation Changes & Early Dismissals
Please send a note to the homeroom teacher or you can call the Nitsch front office at 832-484-6400 if you need to change your child's transportation.

When you check your child out early, please allow time for us to verify your identification and to get the child from his or her classroom. A note to the teacher will help the early dismissal process. No one may pick up a child if they are not listed on the child's registration card. They must have a driver's license or other picture identification. These procedures are for the safety and protection of your child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Si su hijo/a va a tener que salir mas temprano de la escuela o si va a cambiar el tipo de transporte que usa habitualmente, favor de mandar una nota a su maestro o llamar a la escuela Nitsch al 832-484-6400. Cuando vayan a sacar a su hijo/a mas temprano, por favor denos tiempo para verificar la salida y traer a su hijo/a de su clase. Una nota al maestro ayudará mucho con el proceso. Ninguna persona que no esté registrada en la forma de registro podrá llevarse al estudiante. La persona deberá presentar su identificación personal. Estos procedimientos son para la protección y seguridad de sus hijos. Gracias por su Cooperación.

Nitsch Elementary will provide learning experiences in a safe, nurturing, and disciplined environment that promotes academic achievement, civic responsibility, and desire to continue learning. With parent and community involvement, we will prepare our students for a lifetime of success.

La escuela Nitsch va a ofrecer experiencias de aprendizaje en un ambiente seguro, agradable y disciplinado que promueva el éxito académico, la responsabilidad cívica y el deseo de seguir aprendiendo. Con el involucramiento de los Padres y la Comunidad vamos a preparar a nuestros alumnos para una vida de suceso.

Nitsch students will continue to wear standardized dress for the 2007-2008 school year.
Boys: navy blue / khaki pants, shorts
Girls: navy blue / khaki pants, shorts, or skirts.

Boys and Girls: red, white, light blue, or navy blue Polo shirts. There can be no logos on the shirts.

Los estudiantes de la escuela Nitsch continuarán usando un uniforme en el año 2007-2008. Niñoss: azul marino / pantalones o shorts color caqui, Niñas: azul marino / pantalones, shorts o short faldas color caqui.Niños y niñass: Camisas estilo polo rojas, blancas, azul claro, o azul marino. No se permiten logos en las camisas.