Kettering Express - March
Parent Newsletter - 2022
Fit FEST FUN!
THANK YOU PTA! and Kettering Parents!
There is still time to donate through Pledge Star!
In the picture - Ms. Gualeni takes a brave chance with our BMX team!
CORE Survey ENDS March 18th! -Please complete our Climate/Culture Survey today - see Email from Panorama
CORE SURVEY
To support your school’s communication efforts to all our stakeholders:
Survey links is emailed from “Panorama Education” to all parents - please check your "other" email if you cannot find it in your primary folder
Weekly email reminders from Panorama every Thursday until the survey is completed using the embedded survey link in the email.
Masking Indoors
- Existing masking requirements for those who are returning after COVID isolation still apply if they return with a negative test between day 6 and day 10.
Clocks Spring Forward on March 13th
Kettering Schedule
Gates open at 7:30 am and close at 3:15pm
Thursday, March17th , 8:10 am - PTA association Meeting in the library - all families are welcome
Wednesday, March 23rd = 5th grade panorama picture - 5th graders wear their 5th grade promotion t-shirt
Open House - Wednesday, April 13th 5:30 pm - 7:00pm
Regular Daily Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
1st - 3rd - 8:00 am - 2:05pm (includes 1st - 3rd SPED class)
4th - 5th - 8:00am - 2:10pm (includes 4th - 5th SPED class)
Kinder am "cubs" 8:00 am - 1:00pm (includes TK/K SPED class)
kinder pm "pups" 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday
1st - 3rd - 8:00 am - 1:30pm
4th - 5th - 8:00am - 1:30pm
Kinder am "cubs" 8:00 am - 12:30pm (includes TK/K SPED class)
kinder pm "pups" 9:00 - 1:30 pm
Gates Open in the Afternoon
Beginning Monday, February 28th we opened the gates at/after 2:15 for parents to pick up their children on the back top. We will no longer be utilizing our recreation aides to locate children on the blacktop.
In order to continue our safety measures we ask for a few considerations when coming onto the campus:
- Before picking up your child (in the morning, the night before...), ask your child where they tend to play - this will help you in finding them quickly.
- Once you have found your student please walk them out of the campus, do not stay to visit with other parents. If you would like to visit, please do so on the outside lawn.
- Please do not go into the hallways to retrieve items or visit teachers. If you are in need of something, the office is here to help.
As our system gets back to a "normal", please know that the safety and health of our students will always be in the forefront of our practices.
Thank you for your support.
Counselor's Corner- Ms. Elise Davis, School Counselor, Kettering ES
Talk with your child about this month's Character Pair: Citizenship & Loyalty!
What is Loyalty? How do We Live it Out?
A Good Citizen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYa_DmgBUAk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jomV2MEZ8d0
Counseling Resource
Tools for addressing Co-Vid Anxiety (Click picture)
Need strategies, insights, and practical ways to support your child's learning style and address learning challenges? Click the picture!
Attention
Mathematics
Reading
Writing
and more...
SOCIAL SKILLS ARE VITAL TO SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
IMPORTANT DATES OF NOTE
March 7-April 1st CogAT Post-screener administer to qualifying 2nd, 4th, and 5th graders
February 1- April 1st SUMMATIVE ELPAC testing in Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing
April 21st Middle School Choice outcomes posted to ParentVUE
How are our Children?
Social Emotional Learning*
These five social and emotional competencies help children to learn about themselves and how to deal with their emotions.
1. Self-Awareness
2. Self-Management
3. Social Awareness
4. Relationship Skills
5. Responsible Decision-Making
* Click the links within the section entitled Supporting the Social Emotional Needs of Our Students for two articles on how to support your child in SEL.
Fully Vaccinated?
Kettering Website link below
National Blue Ribbon School
We ARE the Best Little School in the District!
Please visit: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1C1WL1TUWd8OOGEBfUVhbDMrBhjp4Qx_zR6-kR77Ulo8/edit?usp=sharing
Uniforms for 2021/2022
As you are shopping this summer, please remember our uniform includes NAVY Blue bottoms and either solid red, white or blue collared shirts. Students can also wear Kettering spirit wear any day of the week.
Spirit wear will be on sale the week before school starts.
Kettering scholars come to school ready to learn and it is seen in their attitude and dress!
Kettering KIDS - Kind, Intelligent, Dedicated, Scholars!
*If your family or you know of a Kettering family that needs support with acquiring uniforms, please let us help. Contact our Kettering office at (562) 598-9486