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Hello, Klein ISD. When we last spoke on 90 
Second news, school was about to start.

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Our educators were excited and filled with 
promises for their students to make this 
the best year ever for EVERY student.

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And those students showed up eager to see 
their friends and ready to seek out their 
purpose.

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Klein Cain opened their doors for the first 
time ever to more than 1,300 students, anticipating 
building school spirit and camaraderie.

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Little did we know that after only 4 days, 
the southeastern portion of Texas would be 
devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

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Little did we know that right here in our 
Klein community, homes would be destroyed 
and families would be displaced.

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Little did we know that we would host survivors 
in two of our facilities and feed families 
at four locations across our district.

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Little did we know that an elementary school 
would be severely damaged and students would 
be moved to a high school for the foreseeable 
future.

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But not surprisingly, our community came 
charging to the aid of complete strangers. 
Donning masks and gloves to start the recovery 
process.

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Friends and neighbors, Klein ISD is a remarkable 
place to live and work.

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We welcomed our staff back yesterday and 
have reached out to those affected by the 
floods...

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...and we will be working to connect them 
with resources to get them back on their 
feet.

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We are so excited to welcome our students 
back today...OR...later this week or next 
week or later in the future.

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I can assure you that whenever they come, 
they will be greeted with kindness and compassion.

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A quick word for those who are not able to 
return at this time.

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We completely understand and support each 
family impacted in making the best decision 
in light of your situation.

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Please know Klein ISD will not penalize, 
in any way, any student or employee who cannot 
return this week due to Harvey-related circumstances.

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My sincere thanks to the community for stepping 
up and taking care of our own.

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We will continue to support one another in 
the days to come...

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...because together we are Klein strong.

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