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            • Dear Rylander Families,

              As we wrap up another incredible school year at Rylander Elementary, I want to take a moment to reflect on all we’ve accomplished together and express my deepest gratitude for your ongoing support and involvement.

               

              This year, we are thrilled to celebrate a major academic milestone—Rylander has officially become an A-rated campus, rising from a B! This achievement is the result of our students’ hard work, our staff’s unwavering dedication, and the strong, consistent support from you—our Rylander parents and guardians. We are no perfect, but together, we've created an environment where every child can thrive.

               

              One of the greatest strengths of our school is the incredible parent involvement we’ve seen throughout the year. From cheering at Field Day, sharing culture at International Night, enjoying Muffins with Mom and Dads on Safari, to volunteering through Watch D.O.G.S., your presence has made an immeasurable impact. We’ve also been so grateful for the many parents who supported learning behind the scenes—volunteering in the library and workroom—ensuring our teachers and students had the materials, resources, and support they needed every day. And of course, our end-of-year grade level celebrations have been a wonderful way to close out the year with joy and community as we celebrated our 5th grade students last night wishing them well as they head to junior high school.

               

              Our staff feels truly supported and immensely thankful. Your time, energy, cards, treats, tokens of appreciation, and care have helped make Rylander a place where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.

               

              As summer begins, we hope you find time to relax, recharge, and make special memories with your loved ones. Thank you for an outstanding year—we look forward to welcoming you back in August for another year of growth, learning, and success.

               

              This will be the last campus newsletter until late July!

               

               

              With appreciation and pride,
              Tanya Heard
              Principal
              Rylander Elementary School

               

              Up and coming events:

              5/21 - EOY Parties During Specials

              5/22 - 5th Grade Clap Out 11:30

              5/22 - Early Dismissal - Last Day of School for Students 12:05

               
               
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            District Announcements

            • CTE SUMMER CAMP  

              Calling All Incoming 6th–8th Grade Students Interested in STEM! 

              The Katy ISD CTE department invites incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students to participate in the 10th Annual CTE STEM Summer Camp! This engaging, hands-on camp offers students the opportunity to explore exciting STEM activities across a variety of disciplines. 

              Students may choose from two sessions: 
              • Session 1: June 9–12, 2025 
              • Session 2: June 16–19, 2025 

              Each session is limited to 128 students, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 

              Registration opens Monday, April 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM via Pay N Go. Be sure to register early to secure your spot! 
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            • DISTRICT SAFETY & SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS

              Open to the Public 

              Dates: May 8, 2025
              Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
              Location: Educational Support Center (ESC), 6301 S. Stadium Ln. Katy, TX 77494

              The board's mission, which consists of students from each high school, Junior High, and Elementary, along with PTA representation, outside community emergency response agencies, and district staff, is to inform and advise District Leadership on safety and security issues impacting students, teachers, staff, and the entire school district community.

              The Board meets quarterly to discuss an array of topics from Mental Health, Bus Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Human Trafficking, and ongoing safety initiatives.

              This meeting is open to the public. A QR cade is provided for the audience to submit any questions they may have.

              This is to maintain the Board Discussion on the logic and meeting the intent of garnering all the district's community perspectives in the time allotted.


               
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            • HOME ACCESS CENTER (HAC)

              GUARDIAN & STUDENT ACCESS 

              For security purposes, on January 15, 2025, you will be required to login to MyKaty Cloud (MKC) to access Home Access Center (HAC). This new step will require you to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and will only apply to guardians or students that have never logged into MKC. For help with MFA setup, please go to this article. 

              You will use the same username and password credentials in MyKaty Cloud (MKC) that you currently enter for HAC. Katy ISD encourages you to log into MyKaty Cloud (MKC) to access HAC now.  

              For further assistance, please go to Parent/Guardian Password Frequently Asked Questions. 

              Family Technology Support - Hours of Operation 281-396-7400 
              School Year: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday, excluding district holidays. 

              PARENT-DEFINED GRADE NOTIFICATIONS  

              Katy ISD Parents and/or Guardians can view their child’s grades in the Home Access Center at any time. On the Grades page, you can access your child’s most recent progress report (IPR) and report card grades. On the Classwork page, you can setup personalized alerts for your child’s class averages. Based on the parent-defined percentage (%), you will receive an alert when your child’s average falls below or rises above a certain threshold. Select here to locate Instructions on how to setup grade alerts.  

              PERFORMANCE MONITORING

              All Katy ISD parents/guardians are encouraged to use the Home Access Center (HAC) to review their child’s academic progress on a routine basis. As the 2024-2025 school year comes to close, take time to review all current grades, report cards, and teacher comments and/or recommendations. If your child is in need of support, speak with your child to identify their greatest area(s) of need, communicate with your child’s teacher, and, if needed, review summer learning opportunities. If you need assistance logging in to HAC, this guide will walk you through the steps. 

               

              Secondary Report Card Grade Reporting Schedule 

              Grades: 6-12th grade 

              End of 5th six-weeks:  

              04/04/2025 

              End of 6th six-weeks (Grade 12):  

              05/14/2025 

              Elementary Report Card Grade Reporting Schedule  

              Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 5th grade 

              End of 4th 9-weeks:  

              05/22/2025  
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            • 2024-2025 STAAR TESTING UPDATES  

              Katy ISD STAAR testing calendar will offer campuses a 3-day testing window to administer state testing for specific content areas.  One day is designated for STAAR Science (5/8), Social Studies (8), and Algebra I at the high school level.  Campuses will choose their testing dates and grade levels based on the Katy ISD testing windows, which are aligned with the state testing windows.  Specific STAAR testing days by campus will be posted to Katy ISD Research, Assessment, and Accountability website in mid-fall.  

              For the 2024-2025 school year, STAAR testing will be administered online. Only students who qualify for a special administration will be allowed to be tested using a paper format.  
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            • TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE 

              Students and parents who need assistance with their Chromebook should check out the Family Technology Resources & Support Website. There are many resources available to support parents and students Katy 1 Source.  Click on Katy 1 Source after logging into MyKaty. 
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            • DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP 

              Digital citizenship is the responsible use of technology and the Internet. Lessons are taught about specific topics such as: respectful communication when online, balanced and healthy use of technology, cyberbullying awareness, online privacy, and analyzing different forms of media for accuracy. Digital citizenship will continue to be taught throughout the school year. We appreciate parents' support, and additional resources can be found on Katy ISD’s website. 
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