🎉 Kleb Intermediate has once again been officially recognized by Solution Tree for our outstanding success in raising student achievement through our Professional Learning Communities at Work® process! Since our first recognition in 2020, our dedicated educators continue to demonstrate our commitment to collaborative learning and results every three years, and it's paying off big time for our students. This prestigious recognition proves that when our Klein Family works together, our Bearcubs soar to new heights! 🐻💙💛
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#KlebIntermediate #GoBearcubs #KleinFamily #SolutionTree #PLCatWork #StudentAchievement #ProudBearcubs #ExcellenceInEducation #CollaborativeLearning #KlebPride
Happy National Principals Day to our very own Mrs. Spring Payne! Mrs. Payne's incredible leadership and dedication make Kleb Intermediate the outstanding place we're proud to call home, where every Bearcub can grow, learn, and shine! Her heart for our students and support for our teachers create the perfect environment where we all thrive together as one Klein family. Thank you, Mrs. Payne, for being the leader who makes our school SHINE every single day! ✨
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#KlebIntermediate #GoBearcubs #KleinFamily #NationalPrincipalsDay #KlebPride #LeadershipMatters #BearcubFamily #ThankYouMrsPayne
This week's Staff Spotlight shines brightly on Christina Lomas, our incredible daytime lead custodian, who has been the heart and soul of Kleb for an amazing 21 years!
After moving from Mexico to Houston 36 years ago, Christina brought with her a warmth and dedication that has touched every corner of our school. She's not just keeping Kleb sparkling clean; she's been building lasting relationships with students and staff that span over two decades. Talk about leaving a mark that goes way beyond her daily job!
When she's not making Kleb shine, Christina is living her best life as a proud mom of three (two married sons and a daughter still at home) and an absolutely devoted grandmother to four lucky grandkids. Her secret to relaxation? A perfect cup of coffee, her favorite TV shows, and some good music. Sounds like the ideal time to us!
But here's where Christina gets really exciting – she's a woman of many passions! She's a devoted Houston Astros fan who loves catching games at Minute Maid Park whenever she can, and when soccer season rolls around, she's proudly cheering on Team Mexico!
And just when you think she couldn't get any cooler, Christina has discovered her love for adventure! From cruises to exploring Mexico City, she's embracing her travel bug and showing us all how to live life to the fullest!
What keeps Christina motivated after all these years? The pure joy of watching our students grow up, chase their dreams, and achieve their goals. The fact that former students still recognize and remember her years later speaks volumes about the genuine connections she creates every single day.
Ms. Christina is not just our custodian; she's a community builder, dream supporter, and all-around amazing human being! 🌟
After moving from Mexico to Houston 36 years ago, Christina brought with her a warmth and dedication that has touched every corner of our school. She's not just keeping Kleb sparkling clean; she's been building lasting relationships with students and staff that span over two decades. Talk about leaving a mark that goes way beyond her daily job!
When she's not making Kleb shine, Christina is living her best life as a proud mom of three (two married sons and a daughter still at home) and an absolutely devoted grandmother to four lucky grandkids. Her secret to relaxation? A perfect cup of coffee, her favorite TV shows, and some good music. Sounds like the ideal time to us!
But here's where Christina gets really exciting – she's a woman of many passions! She's a devoted Houston Astros fan who loves catching games at Minute Maid Park whenever she can, and when soccer season rolls around, she's proudly cheering on Team Mexico!
And just when you think she couldn't get any cooler, Christina has discovered her love for adventure! From cruises to exploring Mexico City, she's embracing her travel bug and showing us all how to live life to the fullest!
What keeps Christina motivated after all these years? The pure joy of watching our students grow up, chase their dreams, and achieve their goals. The fact that former students still recognize and remember her years later speaks volumes about the genuine connections she creates every single day.
Ms. Christina is not just our custodian; she's a community builder, dream supporter, and all-around amazing human being! 🌟
Congratulations to our Bearcubs of the Week!
Check out this week's Bearcub Bulletin! https://kleinisd.edurooms.com/engage/kleb-intermediate/newsletters/bearcub-bulletin-week-32
This week, we celebrated our outstanding Administrative Assistants on Secretary's Day, the hardworking staff members who keep our Kleb family running smoothly every single day! 💙💛 From answering calls with a smile to helping students, parents, and teachers, our office superstars truly embody the heart of our Bearcub community! These behind-the-scenes heroes deserve all the recognition for making Kleb Intermediate the welcoming, organized place we're proud to call home! 🐻✨
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#KlebIntermediate #KleinFamily #SecretarysDay #OfficeHeroes #BearcubFamily #ThankYouTeam
Our 8th graders had a special visit from Klein High's head volleyball coach, Jasmin Koonts, giving our future high schoolers a taste of what's ahead! 🌟 Coach Koonts also hosted an open gym at Kleb to connect all incoming 9th-12th grade Bearkats and share the excitement of Klein High volleyball. Talk about building that Klein Family bridge from intermediate to high school! Our students are already showing the determination and team spirit that makes us proud to be part of the Klein Family! 🏐
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#KlebIntermediate #GoBearcubs #KleinFamily #VolleyballLife #FutureBearkats #8thGradeStrong #KleinHighVolleyball #BearcubsRising
Our incredible Kleb Theatre cast and crew absolutely SHINED at the Klein ISD Middle School One Act Play Festival, earning the OUTSTANDING PLAY AWARD for "The 100 Dresses" along with multiple individual honors! Huge congratulations to our All-Star Cast members Elivia Chiles & Eden Singer, Honorable Mention Cast Rori Love & Havlyn Savoie, and Technical Award winner Christyne Theall! Special thanks to our amazing directors Amy Duty and Jennifer Richardson for their incredible leadership and guidance. Where creativity meets focus, our Bearcubs continue to prove that talent, hard work, and teamwork create pure magic on stage! 🏆🎭
#KlebIntermediate #GoBearcubs #KleinFamily #KlebTheatre #The100Dresses #OneActPlay #AllStarCast #TheatreExcellence
#KlebIntermediate #GoBearcubs #KleinFamily #KlebTheatre #The100Dresses #OneActPlay #AllStarCast #TheatreExcellence
Our 8th-graders dove into the fascinating world of surface tension this week, discovering just how many water droplets could balance on a penny and testing the limits before cups overflowed! The excitement was contagious as our future scientists pushed boundaries and made incredible observations that left them eager for more hands-on experiments. Way to embrace curiosity and make learning an adventure, Bearcubs! 🔬✨
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#KlebIntermediate #GoBearcubs #KleinFamily #SurfaceTension #8thGradeScience #HandsOnLearning #LearningIsFun
This week's Staff Spotlight shines brightly on Kristin Wood, our stellar 7th-grade science team lead!
From Klein ISD student to Klein ISD educator. Talk about coming full circle! Mrs. Wood's journey from the halls of Lemm Elementary and Schindewolf Intermediate to Klein Collins High School has led her right back home, where she's now inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Armed with her Secondary Education degree from Sam Houston State University and a rock-solid passion for geology (literally – she LOVES rocks! 🪨), Mrs. Wood found her calling in teaching because it lets her explore every fascinating corner of the science universe. Her classroom is where curiosity meets discovery, and her enthusiasm for all things science is absolutely contagious!
When she's not busy making science come alive for her students, Mrs. Wood has quite the collection of hobbies that showcase her adventurous spirit! She's a master LEGO builder who creates epic NASA sets so impressive they once graced her classroom before her bookshelf staged a dramatic collapse. As a devoted Star Wars fan, she knows her way around galaxies far, far away, and thanks to her husband's introduction to the world of D&D, she's now rolling dice in epic adventures while also crafting virtual worlds in Minecraft.
Mrs. Wood's love story is pretty magical, too. She met her husband online during the peak of COVID, proving that even pandemics can't stop true love! Together, they're now raising their beautiful 9-month-old daughter while sharing their home with two amazing dogs: Pike, their gentle giant pitbull, and Bailey, their brilliant Australian Shepherd.
Mrs. Wood truly embodies the spirit of exploration – whether she's uncovering the mysteries of science with her students or discovering new worlds through games and family adventures! 🌟🔬✨
From Klein ISD student to Klein ISD educator. Talk about coming full circle! Mrs. Wood's journey from the halls of Lemm Elementary and Schindewolf Intermediate to Klein Collins High School has led her right back home, where she's now inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Armed with her Secondary Education degree from Sam Houston State University and a rock-solid passion for geology (literally – she LOVES rocks! 🪨), Mrs. Wood found her calling in teaching because it lets her explore every fascinating corner of the science universe. Her classroom is where curiosity meets discovery, and her enthusiasm for all things science is absolutely contagious!
When she's not busy making science come alive for her students, Mrs. Wood has quite the collection of hobbies that showcase her adventurous spirit! She's a master LEGO builder who creates epic NASA sets so impressive they once graced her classroom before her bookshelf staged a dramatic collapse. As a devoted Star Wars fan, she knows her way around galaxies far, far away, and thanks to her husband's introduction to the world of D&D, she's now rolling dice in epic adventures while also crafting virtual worlds in Minecraft.
Mrs. Wood's love story is pretty magical, too. She met her husband online during the peak of COVID, proving that even pandemics can't stop true love! Together, they're now raising their beautiful 9-month-old daughter while sharing their home with two amazing dogs: Pike, their gentle giant pitbull, and Bailey, their brilliant Australian Shepherd.
Mrs. Wood truly embodies the spirit of exploration – whether she's uncovering the mysteries of science with her students or discovering new worlds through games and family adventures! 🌟🔬✨
Check out this week's Bearcub Bulletin! https://kleinisd.edurooms.com/engage/kleb-intermediate/newsletters/bearcub-bulletin-week-31
Our dedicated Pentathlon team represented Kleb Intermediate with incredible heart and determination at the Regional Tournament, with 6th grader Kosisochukwu Abolo earning district silver and Sadaf Mahreen bringing home regional bronze! Every athlete showed the commitment and Bearcub spirit that defines our school community. We're so proud of how our team prepared, competed, and supported each other throughout this journey!
Congratulations to our Bearcubs of the Week!
Check out this week's Bearcub Bulletin! https://kleinisd.edurooms.com/engage/kleb-intermediate/newsletters/bearcub-bulletin-week-30
Huge congratulations to Ellery Shurtliff for earning SECOND PLACE and a Scholastic Silver Key - one of the most prestigious national awards for young artists and writers! This incredible achievement puts Ellery among the top creative talents in the region and showcases the hard work and excellence our students put in every day at Kleb.. Special shoutout to Mr. Figgins for inspiring and guiding our talented Bearcubs to reach new heights!
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#KlebIntermediate #GoBearcubs #KleinFamily #ScholasticAwards #SilverKey #BearcubExcellence #PrestigiousAward #NationalRecognition #ArtEducation
This week's Staff Spotlight shines on Officer Jesus Perez!
Born and raised in the heart of Houston's Fort Bend area, Officer Jesus Perez has traveled quite a journey to find his calling in law enforcement and education! Before discovering his passion for working with young people, he worked across multiple industries—from construction sites and landscaping to manufacturing. That turning point came while serving in an after-school program, where he quickly learned that kids' humor is absolutely unbeatable and found his professional sweet spot!
When his cousin, fellow Klein ISD Officer Ybarra, invited him to tackle the police academy together at the University of Houston, Officer Perez was all in. After completing the academy, he began his law enforcement career with another school district. When Chief Runnels joined Klein ISD, Officer Perez made the move to follow him, drawn by the chief's exceptional leadership. Six years later at Klein ISD and four years here at Kleb, he has become an invaluable member of our team.
When he's not keeping our campus safe, Officer Perez is living his best life! You'll find him immersed in epic video game adventures, binge-watching his favorite shows, or carefully curating his impressive Hot Wheels collection. He's also a Trading Card Game enthusiast because who doesn't love a good strategic battle?
But here's the coolest part: Officer Perez's girlfriend works for Texas Parks and Wildlife, and together they call Brazos Bend State Park home! Sharing their space with three cats named after characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender, they're building a life surrounded by nature. It's a perfect example of work-life balance done right!
Officer Perez continues to bring heart, dedication, and genuine care to our campus every single day!
Born and raised in the heart of Houston's Fort Bend area, Officer Jesus Perez has traveled quite a journey to find his calling in law enforcement and education! Before discovering his passion for working with young people, he worked across multiple industries—from construction sites and landscaping to manufacturing. That turning point came while serving in an after-school program, where he quickly learned that kids' humor is absolutely unbeatable and found his professional sweet spot!
When his cousin, fellow Klein ISD Officer Ybarra, invited him to tackle the police academy together at the University of Houston, Officer Perez was all in. After completing the academy, he began his law enforcement career with another school district. When Chief Runnels joined Klein ISD, Officer Perez made the move to follow him, drawn by the chief's exceptional leadership. Six years later at Klein ISD and four years here at Kleb, he has become an invaluable member of our team.
When he's not keeping our campus safe, Officer Perez is living his best life! You'll find him immersed in epic video game adventures, binge-watching his favorite shows, or carefully curating his impressive Hot Wheels collection. He's also a Trading Card Game enthusiast because who doesn't love a good strategic battle?
But here's the coolest part: Officer Perez's girlfriend works for Texas Parks and Wildlife, and together they call Brazos Bend State Park home! Sharing their space with three cats named after characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender, they're building a life surrounded by nature. It's a perfect example of work-life balance done right!
Officer Perez continues to bring heart, dedication, and genuine care to our campus every single day!
Kleb is blessed to have such excellent assistant principals! Mr. Voss, Dr. Bellini, and Dr. Bennett have an undeniable passion for student and staff success, and we are grateful for their relentless drive to ensure Excellence in All, for All, by All! We love our assistant principals and the incredible leadership they bring to our Bearcub family every single day! 🐻🌟
Congratulations to our Bearcubs of the Week!
Check out this week's Bearcub Bulletin! https://kleinisd.edurooms.com/engage/kleb-intermediate/newsletters/bearcub-bulletin-week-29
This week's staff spotlight shines brightly on Christy Stewart!
From the Gateway City of St. Louis (home of the magnificent Arch!) to the heart of Spain and finally landing in Klein, Texas - Christy's journey reads like an adventure novel! After teaching English in Spain for three months, close friends convinced her to make Klein her home, and lucky for us, she did just that in 2009.
With her dual degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University (after starting her collegiate journey at the University of Kansas), Christy has been an educational rockstar for an incredible 12 years! She's worn many teaching hats - from ACCESS classes to 6th and 8th grade ELA, KP, and Humanities, and even co-teaching Social Studies and Science. Talk about versatility!
But what truly sets Christy apart is her heart. She doesn't just teach curriculum; she nurtures souls. Her deep care for students' personal AND academic growth - both now and for their futures - makes her the kind of educator who changes lives forever.
When she's not motivating students or co-leading Kleb's Pentathlon, you'll find this hard-working, dedicated teacher curled up in her favorite chaise lounge, binge-watching Netflix thrillers with her beloved Mama (their bond is absolutely precious!). She's a mystery and fantasy book enthusiast who dominates her book club discussions. Watch out at game night, though. She's a fierce competitor at Scrabble, SkipBo, Phase 10, and all the Unos!
Fun fact: Christy once bowled a spectacular 175 in a tournament! 🎳
As a devoted caretaker, talented baker, and woman of faith, Christy brings her whole heart to everything she does. With a large, loving family including siblings, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, she knows the power of connection - which explains why her students feel so valued and supported!🌟
From the Gateway City of St. Louis (home of the magnificent Arch!) to the heart of Spain and finally landing in Klein, Texas - Christy's journey reads like an adventure novel! After teaching English in Spain for three months, close friends convinced her to make Klein her home, and lucky for us, she did just that in 2009.
With her dual degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University (after starting her collegiate journey at the University of Kansas), Christy has been an educational rockstar for an incredible 12 years! She's worn many teaching hats - from ACCESS classes to 6th and 8th grade ELA, KP, and Humanities, and even co-teaching Social Studies and Science. Talk about versatility!
But what truly sets Christy apart is her heart. She doesn't just teach curriculum; she nurtures souls. Her deep care for students' personal AND academic growth - both now and for their futures - makes her the kind of educator who changes lives forever.
When she's not motivating students or co-leading Kleb's Pentathlon, you'll find this hard-working, dedicated teacher curled up in her favorite chaise lounge, binge-watching Netflix thrillers with her beloved Mama (their bond is absolutely precious!). She's a mystery and fantasy book enthusiast who dominates her book club discussions. Watch out at game night, though. She's a fierce competitor at Scrabble, SkipBo, Phase 10, and all the Unos!
Fun fact: Christy once bowled a spectacular 175 in a tournament! 🎳
As a devoted caretaker, talented baker, and woman of faith, Christy brings her whole heart to everything she does. With a large, loving family including siblings, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, she knows the power of connection - which explains why her students feel so valued and supported!🌟
