Bonny Kate Paw Prints
May Newsletter
A note from Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Harris...
In this newsletter, you will find important information about the last few weeks of online learning, Pre-K and Kinder Round Up, and instructions for end of the year pick-ups. Please read these instructions carefully. We will continue to follow recommendations from Governor Lee, the health department, and KCS in order to make sure that everyone is safe and protected.
Finally, we want to shout out a big "Thank You!" to KCS teachers, parents, grandparents, and everyone who is providing great at home learning opportunities for our students. Remember, at Bonny Kate, we love you, we respect you, and we want you to be the best that you can be!
Please let us know how we can help you!
Thank you for your understanding!
Bonny Kate Elementary School * 7608 Martin Mill Pike * Knoxville, TN 37920
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bonny-Kate-Elementary/719455201475209
Important Dates
May 4-8 - Library and textbook drop-off
May 6 - PK/Kinder RoundUp packet pick up,
8AM-6PM
May 12 - PK/Kinder RoundUp packet drop-off,
3PM-6PM
May 19 - Alternate PK/K RoundUp packet drop off,
8AM-1PM
Pick-Up Days (see schedule below)
May 19 - K, 5th, and Ms. Rebekah's classes
May 20 - 1st, 2nd, 4th classes
May 21 - 3rd, Ms. Meghan's and Ms. Allen's classes
KCS @ Home Resources
https://www.knoxschools.org/Page/21816
We appreciate all your efforts to support your child's education at home. Resources will continue to be available through May 13, with new material each Sunday evening.
*Watch videos before completing packets, on https://www.youtube.com/c/kcstv, our local PBS station, http://www.easttennesseepbs.org/home/, or Comcast channel 10.
*Download packets at https://www.knoxschools.org/Page/21816 or pick them up on Wednesdays, at meal distribution sites, 10 AM-noon.
Library and Textbook Drop-off, May 4-8
We need your help! Please be on the lookout for any Bonny Kate library books or textbooks that may be in your home. Per district policy, all outstanding library books and textbooks must be returned to school in order to be able to pick up your child’s final report card. Beginning Monday May 4th through Friday May 8th, a tub will be stationed near our school mailbox for drop off of your child’s library books and an additional tub for their text books. Please return these books to school as soon as possible, as they must be processed through our inventory before the end of the school year.
Volunteer Pre-K and Kindergarten Round Up
Spread the word! Registration packets will be available Wednesday, May 6, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM. The packets will be placed in a tub located near our school mailbox, for parents to pick up and take home to complete.
The completed packets should be returned to Bonny Kate on Tuesday, May 12, between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Parents will drive up to the school drop off station, where a staff member will be present to receive the packet and take a picture of important documents. Please make sure that the packet includes:
· the student’s birth certificate
· one proof of residency (a lease/rental agreement, KUB bill, or notarized statement to show proof of residence)
Our fabulous Pre-K and Kindergarten staff will be available to welcome you and answer questions. Feel free to call the Bonny Kate school office with any questions at 579-2108.
End of the Year Pick-Up Schedule
* Bonny Kate teachers will prepare/pack students' personal belongings and report cards in a bag for pick up.
* Parents will drive through the Bonny Kate driveway at their scheduled time. If you have multiple students, pick one time/one pick-up.
* A staff member will make the bags available to you as you drive up and pick up the bag(s).
* Parents and students will not be allowed in the building. Please stay in your car. For everyone's safety, please continue to observe social distancing.
Here are the pickup days/times.
Tuesday, May 19th
Kinder - 8:30-10:00
Ms. Rebekah's Pre-K - 10:15 -10:45
5th - 11:00-12:00
Wednesday, May 20th
1st - 8:30-9:30
2nd - 9:45-10:45
4th - 11:00-12:00
Thursday, May 21st
3rd - 8:30-9:30
Ms. Meghan's Pre-K - 9:45-10:45
Ms. Allen's Class - 11:00-11:30
Fifth Grade Student Recognition
The Wildcat Walk has been a special tradition for our 5th graders at Bonny Kate. The Wildcat Walk is a time when our 5th graders can take a final walk down our hallways while the entire school cheers them on. In an effort to make our 5th graders feel special, in spite of our current circumstances, we would like to have a Wildcat Car Parade to replace our end of the year 5th grade Wildcat Walk. This would allow our 5th graders and their parents to have an opportunity to do one last drive through our BK driveway. Our staff members will be socially distanced and spread out around the campus to cheer them on while they drive through. This will allow our 5th graders to see their teachers while staying safe in their cars. This plan is still a work in progress by our PTA and Bonny Kate staff, so stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages for future information regarding date/time and starting location for this event.
Bonny Kate Elementary School
Email: karen.harris@knoxschools.org
Website: https://www.knoxschools.org/katees
Location: 7608 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, TN, USA
Phone: 865-579-2108