Prevent the "Summer Slide" by reading this summer!

Did you know that children who do not read over the summer can lose up to two months of reading performance?  This is called the "Summer Slide." You can learn more about the Summer Slide here. 
Although our school library has closed, we hope you will continue to reinforce your child’s reading skills over the summer by joining the summer reading program sponsored by the Cinco Ranch Public Library. This library is located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd. in Katy (near La Centerra). A librarian from the Cinco Ranch Public Library will be speaking to all students about this program on Monday, May 18th.
Also, the KISD Elementary Librarians have compiled a list of book recommendations for all elementary-age students.  You can take a look at our suggestions for books that may interest your child using the following link:
Katy ISD Suggested Summer Reading List 2015

 
Finally, you may want to get a head start on reading books for next year’s Texas 2x2 Program (Grades K-2):

2015 Texas 2x2 Reading List

and Texas Bluebonnet Program (Grades 3-5):
2015-16 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List

Have a safe and enjoyable summer—and, as always, happy reading!

Accelerated Reader Celebrations: Permission Slips Needed!

Congratulations to all of the OKE students who participated in our school's Accelerated Reader program this year.  We had a record number of students earn tags and celebrations this year!  Please note that we cannot allow your child to participate in an Accelerated Reader Celebration without a permission slip.  If you have misplaced your child's permission slip, you can download another one here:

Popcorn with the Librarian Permission Slip (May 2015)

Pizza with the Principal Permission Slip (May 2015)

Please return all permission slips as soon as possible.

Thank you for your assistance!