Address: 19711 Clay Road, Katy, Texas 77449
Main Telephone: 281.237.8500
Principal: Carrie L. Lowery
Dear Parents,
Rhoads Elementary is a Title 1 Campus. We receive additional funds to supplement your child’s education from the Federal Title I Program. Please complete the attached survey to help us better meet the needs of our students. The district would like this survey completed by May 16th. Thank you for your timely response.
Parent Survey- English
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ESEA_Parent_Survey_2012
Estimados Padres,
La Escuela Primaria de Rhoads es una escuela con el programa de Título I. Nosotros recibimos fondos adicionales para complementar la educación de su hijo desde el programa federal Título I. Por favor, complete el cuestionario adjunto para ayudarnos atender las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes. El distrito gustaría que esta encuesta se entrege antes del 16 de mayo. Gracias por su respuesta.
Parent Survey- Spanish
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ESEA_Parent_Survey_2012_Spanish
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A public meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Katy Independent School District Educational Support Complex Board Room located at 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas regarding the ESEA Title I, Title II, and Title III programs as implemented in the 2011-2012 school year and as proposed for 2012-2013 school year. The staff and the public are invited to comment on the ESEA Title I Part A, Title II, and Title III programs. A written statement for the record must accompany all comments made.
Una Junta Publica
Una junta pública está programada para el Martes, 22 de mayo 2012 a las 1:00 PM en la Mesa Directiva (Board Room) de Katy Independent School District, Educational Support Complex (ESC), 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, TX 77494, con respecto a las programas de ESEA Título I, Título II y Título III como se aplicaron en el año escolar 2011-2012 y como se proponen para el año escolar 2012-2013. El personal y el público está invitado a comentar sobre los programas de Título I Parte A ESEA, Título II y Título III. Una declaración escrita debe acompañar todas los comentarios.
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Notification to Parents of Teacher Qualifications
As a parent of a student at Rhoads Elementary, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct your child, and Federal law requires the school district to provide you this information in a timely manner if you request it. Specifically, you have the right to request the following information about each of your child’s classroom teachers:
· Whether the teacher meets the state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grades and subjects he or she teaches.
· Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status because of special circumstances.
· The teacher’s college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.
· Whether paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if so, their qualifications.
If you would like to receive any of this information, please contact the school principal, Carrie Lowery, at 281-237-8500.
*A copy of the school's Title I Parent Involvement plan may be located in the school library.
Como padre de un alumno en la escuela Rhoads Elementary, Vd. tiene el derecho de conocer las calificaciones profesionales de los maestros que ensenan a su hijo, y la ley federal requiere que el distrito escolar le facilite esta informacion oportunamente si Vd. la pide. Especificamente, Vd. tiene el derecho de pedir la siguiente informacion acerca de cada uno de los maestros de su hijo:
· Si el maestro satisface las calificaciones y criterios de certificacion estatales para los grados y materias que ensena.
· Si el maestro esta ensenando bajo condiciiones provisionales o de emergencia debido a circunstancias especiales.
· El campo de especialidad del bachillerato del maestro, si el maestro tiene algun titulo de posgrado, y en tal caso, el campo de materia de dicho titulo o certificacion.
· Si paraprofesionales ofrecen servicios a su hijo, y en tal caso, cuales son sus calificaciones.
Si Vd. quiere recibir esta informacion, sirvase comunicar con la directora, Sra. Carrie Lowery, al 281-237-8500.
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Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year

Lindsey Woodring, 4th Grade Teacher
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Congratulations to our Paraprofessional of the Year

Patty Stokes, Special Education Paraprofessional
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Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Year

Chris Clinefelter
Congratulations to our new PTA Board Members!
Shelley Taylor – President
Melissa Bounds – Secretary
Asma Raza – Treasurer
Ashley Hutnek – Membership
It's going to be a great new year!
Information on joining the
Rhoads Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
will be sent home at the beginning of the new school year.
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To Our Volunteers
Save the Date!
Volunteers in Public Schools
Celebration Breakfast
on Tuesday, May 1 at the Merrell Center
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Program
RSVP to attend the VIPS Celebration Breakfast by clicking here
Volunteering is all about the bigger picture!
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Toddler Tales at Rhoads Elementary
May 18, 2012
12:00 - 12:30 pm
All future Rhoads Rockets are invited to come with a parent(s) and share a book with a fifth grade Rocket, enjoy a snack, and take home a free book.
For more information call Cheryl Shafer at 281-237-8570
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Katy ISD Partners in Education
Bringing the community into the classroom through these and other programs
School-Business Partnerships
KEYS Mentoring
Sister Schools
Volunteers in Public Schools
Junior Achievement