KHS News
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
In this week's newsletter...
Quick Announcements:
- Thanksgiving Break is Wednesday, November 21-Friday, November 23.
- Please remember scholars a tardy to school after 7:50am. We also do not call students after 2:30pm.
- Wednesday, December 5 from 6-8pm. We will be having a required parent night in the 6-8 gym focusing on high school information.
- December 7th is Inclement Weather make up day. This is a full day of school!
This newsletter contains the following information:
- PTSO News
- Counselor Corner
- Sports at KHS
- Community News
Upcoming Events:
- Wheels Spirit Night, Friday, November 30th from 6-9
- Wednesday, December 5 from 6-8pm. We will be having a required parent night in the 6-8 gym focusing on high school information.
- Kestrel Heights scholars will make up the inclement weather dates of October 11th and 12th on the following dates: December 7 and January 28.
- Band Concert will be on Dec. 18th
- The Winter Showcase will be on Dec. 20, 2018 (See Classroom News for more information)
Attendance Reminder
Thank you for your help!
Front Office Staff
2019-20 New Scholar Applications:
We are now accepting K-8th grade new scholar applications for our 2019-2020 lottery. Applications are available on our website and in our Main offices. Friday, February 22, 2019 is the deadline for all lottery applicants. The lottery will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019. All sibling applications are required to be submitted by the application deadline in order to be considered for sibling preference.
Wheels Spirit Night
Come out and skate with KHS! The price is $7.
We are determined to do this!
Friday, Nov 30, 2018, 06:00 PM
Wheels Fun Park, North Hoover Road, Durham, NC, USA
Counselor Corner
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS:
CAREER CAFE UPDATES
Parents, did you know that we offer CAREER CAFE sessions throughout the year to expose our 6-8 scholars to various careers? So far this year we have hosted a mechanical engineer and a biological anthropologist. Our most recent presenter had the following feedback: "Because of you, I can see myself in your position in the future. Thank you.. [signed] an official fan of anthropology!"
Next month we have a Genetic Counselor and a NICU nurse turned Pediatric Nurse Practitioner! Talk to your scholar about their career interests and encourage them to sign up for the cafes! All they require from scholars is one lunch period and a quick evaluation of the presentation, plus a handwritten thank-you note for our presenters. They are a great opportunity for our scholars that many miss out on because they do not sign up!!
Do you have a lunch hour and are willing to volunteer to talk about your career? We work around YOUR schedule and can provide a letter documenting volunteer hours for your employer if needed. We are looking for presenters from ALL fields. We have been heavy on the medical fields so far, but we also have students who are interested in law, public service, working with children, the arts, and sports. Even if you don't think your career is particularly interesting, talk to Mrs. Callahan to see if there is a need you can fill! callahan@kestrelheights.org
Parent U
Upcoming Parent U events include:
Bullying (November 15)
High School Transition (December 5)
Executive Functioning (February 21)
Anxiety (April 23).
COUNSELOR WISH LIST
Parents, did you know that your KHS Counseling Department has a wish list of most-needed items and books to support our scholars? This quarter, our focus is on developing a GROWTH MINDSET - a research-based approach to helping all of our students succeed. There are several additional resources on this topic we would love to have to use with our staff and students. Please check out the wish list - you can purchase items directly and have them shipped to us at school, easy peasy! Thank you for your support!
Link to wish list: http://a.co/8UoXmLE
Wishing you
Sports at KHS
Community News
Transforming Families
We welcome your email at
transformingfamiliesnc@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org
Invite you to join our Facebook Group-Transforming Families NC and Allies
Follow us on Twitter: transformingfamilies@tff_nc
Call the Center 919-827-1436
Kramden Tech Scholars
Free Tech Workshops for Parents & Students
Join us at Kramden Institute for a special free event for parents and middle school kids! On Saturday, Dec. 8, we'll host a workshop on social media for parents alongside a coding workshop for students, as well as dinner. Parent/student pairs should register and attend together.
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Location: Kramden Institute, 4915 Prospectus Drive, Suite J, Durham NC 27713
Cost: FREE. Pizza dinner included!
Find Out More and Sign Up Here
Parent Workshop: Navigating Social Media with Your Kids
Get useful information on how to guide your student's use of social media. Hear about protecting the privacy and safety of your student online, and get strategies for allowing social media use but communicating clear boundaries.
Student Workshop: Kramden Coders Club - Coding Project
Jump into a fun programming project with our experienced instructors. You'll program in Python to create your code and then customize it. No coding experience necessary. For grades 6-8.
Stand Up Speak Out of North Carolina
Stand Up Speak Out of North Carolina would like to inform parents of their new program called Girl Speak Out YR Program. It is free and open to young girls ages 13-18. The program focuses on life skills, social development, healthy choices and relationships and character enlightenment. As well as youth leadership, mentoring, renewing confidence and building self-esteem.
The program begins October 30th through December 14th, every Tuesday, from 5p.m. to 7p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center 1308 Fayetteville Road. Interested students can sign up through the link below or just come Tuesday October 30th.
Come Join Us
Website: kestrelheights.org
Location: 4700 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: 919-484-1300
Facebook: facebook.com/KestrelHeightsSchool/
Twitter: @KestrelHeights