White's Tower Elementary
December Bearcat Brief
School Mission Statement
To Know To Celebrate To Love To Inspire....Every Student To Succeed
#WTE Out and About
KCSD Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment/Tuition Application Window for the Kenton County School District is
December 2, 2019-January 17, 2020.
- Current open enrolled/tuition students were given an application to take home on Monday, December 2nd.
- The deadline to return applications is January 17, 2020.
- Applications received after January 17, 2020 will not be accepted.
- Applications will only be considered if there is adequate space at the grade level requested.
- Student grades, attendance, and behavior, and parent cooperation with the school are also determining factors.
- Need an application? It can be accessed through this link https://www.kenton.kyschools.us/userfiles/12498/my%20files/201912020811.pdf?id=67214 or at the main office.
Sickness Prevention
Since hat/coat weather and flu season is fast approaching, here are some recommendations in dealing with some important health issues. Please discuss with your children the importance of washing their hands often. This will help in the reduction of illness at school and home. If your child is sick and coughing or sneezing, be sure to review the use of tissues and washing hands or hand sanitizer afterwards.
Head lice screenings in the home are recommended as part of routine personal hygiene and will help identify an early, treatable condition. If you identify that your child has lice, please treat as soon as possible. The child must be brought back to school by a parent when lice treatment is completed (usually by the next day). The child will be checked by school staff and cleared to return to the classroom or provide further assistance. We appreciate your cooperation as we work together to maintain a healthy environment for learning. If you need any additional information, please contact the school nurse.
Cold Weather
Now that the weather has turned cold, please be sure that your child is wearing a coat each day. Classes will go outside for recess unless the temperature drops down below 38 degrees. If your child does not have a coat, please contact Sally Fortney at sally.fortney@kenton.kyschools.us.
Message from the Nurse
Big Smiles
Attendance Matters
Our district is particularly committed to making sure that each student attends school regularly and on-time. Statewide, approximately 17% of our student body is chronically absent, meaning they miss 10% or more of the academic year. In Kentucky your student’s pathway to graduation, being in school regularly for instruction is a vital part of his/her success. Research shows that missing school for any reason (even excused absences, early dismissals, tardies, suspensions, etc.) can put a child at risk of falling behind as early as kindergarten. We are asking for your support in ensuring that your child arrives each day on time ready to learn. At White's Tower, we are commited to creating a welcoming and engaging school environment to support your student’s academic growth.
Upcoming Events
December 9th-13th: PTA Santa's Workshop
December 13th: PTA Polar Express Night
December 20th: Classroom Christmas Parties
December 23rd-January 3rd: Christmas Break
White's Tower School Website
White's Tower Elementary School
Email: emily.giles@kenton.kyschools.us
Website: http://www.kenton.kyschools.us/
Location: 2977 Harris Pike, Independence, KY, USA
Phone: (859) 356-9668
Twitter: @WTE