Rhino Report July 31,2023

Rhino Report - PTA August 1, 2023

Ms. Heard Highlights I

Rylander Family,

We are super excited that the first day of school is in a few weeks! As you and your family prepare to return to school, I wanted to share some important information. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Doors will open at 7:30 am. Parents are welcome to walk students to class on the first day of school only. We will have plenty of staff members in the hallways to guide you in the correct direction. Instruction starts at 7:50 am and parents are welcome to go to the cafeteria from 7:50 am to 9:00 am for a PTA hosted Tears & Cheers event. Please sign-up for Tears & Cheers by clicking here. Please stop by the front desk to pick-up your Raptor badge if you are staying for Tears & Cheers.

Please complete the registration form for Tears & Cheers by Monday, August 14, 2023, in order for PTA to plan for this event. Remember that anyone attending school events during school hours is required to bring a valid government-issued identification card in order to obtain a RAPTOR badge.

If you were not able to pre-order school supplies from the PTA, please click School Supplies.

Pre-ordered school supplies will be delivered to classrooms by Meet the Teacher Night which will be held on Monday, August 14 from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm.

For those students who did not order school supplies, please bring their school supplies to Meet the Teacher Night and their backpacks as well in order for us to attach their dismissal tags.

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon,

Tanya Heard
Principal
Rylander Elementary School

PSAT/NMSQT IS NOW DIGITAL!  
Katy ISD Administration Dates:    
10^th grade: Wednesday, October 11, 2023    
11^th grade: See below chart for specific campus testing date. 

The PSAT/NMSQT™ is a standardized test administered by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. It measures the reading, math, and writing skills needed for college and career success in today's world. The PSAT/NMSQT™ provides valuable information to parents and students on student potential for advanced academics in high school. Juniors who score well may qualify for National Merit Recognition and Scholarships.   

Beginning in the fall of 2023, the PSAT/NMSQT will be making a full transition from a paper/pencil exam to a digital exam. The PSAT/NMSQT digital test is shorter, has more time per question, and comes with a built-in DESMOS graphing calculator. Sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT^® at their home campus free of charge. Students can prepare for this exam by reviewing the information at Preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT and reviewing the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide. The College Board has partnered with Khan Academy^® to provide free SAT online practice. Additional parent and student information about the PSAT/NMSQT can be found on the Katy ISD website.  

Listed are the PSAT/NMSQT Campus Testing Dates. 

2024 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) TESTING – REGISTRATION OPENING SOON     

The 2024 AP exams are scheduled for the weeks of May 6-10, 2024, and May 13-17, 2024. Students who are enrolled in an AP class during the fall semester (for yearlong or fall semester only classes) and/or want to take the AP exam for that specific class MUST register during the fall registration timeline.  The Fall registration includes students who completed an AP course in the summer and want to register for an AP exam only assessment.  Also, students who are taking an AP course at MCTC or KVS must also register for the exam on their home campus by the deadline.  

Registration & Payment begins on September 25, 2023, at 7:00 am and ends on October 25, 2023, at 10:59 pm. October 25, 2023, at 10:59 PM - Deadline to submit minimum payment of $40 per AP exam. Questions about AP testing can be directed to your campus AP Testing Coordinator.  

SAFE FIREARM STORAGE RESOURCES

House Bill 3, (88th Texas Legislature) requires the Texas School Safety Center, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), to provide school districts information and other resources regarding the safe storage of firearms, including information on section 46.13 of the Texas Penal Code, for distribution to parents/guardians and community.  

The Texas DPS has created a public relations campaign – Keep ’Em Safe Texas – that offers free downloadable resources to promote safe gun storage. Below you will find links to resources in English and Spanish.   

Program Overview 8.5 × 11 Flyer: English / Spanish 
12 × 18 Poster: English / Spanish 
How to Talk to Others About Gun Safety 8.5 × 11 Flyer: English / Spanish 
Ways to Safely Store Guns (Devices) 8.5 × 11 Flyer: English / Spanish 

SECONDARY AND ELEMENTARY IPR (Interim Progress Report) and Report Card Dates 

To view your student’s IPR/ Report Card, login to MyKaty Cloud and select the Home Access (HAC) tile: 

Select the “Grades” icon – IPR or Report Card Tab 

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Current 9^th – 12^th grade and ALL alumni students will request high school transcripts through SchooLinks Transcript Request.  

Immunization records for the class of 2022 and 2023 can be requested via Schoolinks