Panther Proclamation
Week of November 16, 2020
Kyle Elementary School
Linda Garcia, Assistant Principal (linda.garcia@hayscisd.net)
Judith Martinez, Counselor (judith.martinez@hayscisd.net)
Kristal Mathews, Nurse kristal.mathews@hayscisd.net
Attendance kesattendance@hayscisd.net
Front Office Hours: 7:00 am-3:30 pm
Student Day: 7:30 am-3:15 pm
Campus closed to visitors
Please call (512) 268-3311 for assistance
Email: karen.lucita@hayscisd.net
Website: https://www.hayscisd.net/Domain/16
Location: 500 W. Blanco Street, Kyle, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 268-3311
Facebook: facebook.com/KyleElementarySchool
Twitter: @kespanthers
Campus Vision
At Kyle Elementary, we believe building relationships in a safe environment encourages student engagement, impacts campus morale, and inspires student achievement.
From Mrs. Lucita
Dear KES Families,
Can you believe it's already time for Thanksgiving? It is also the month for an attitude of gratitude! We are grateful for all our families traveling through this unprecedented year. It has been a year of learning new ways to learn and teach. We cannot express how much we appreciate the grace, flexibility, and patience our families have shown us. THANK YOU!
Alll Hays CISD schools will be closed Monday-Friday, 11/23-11/27 for the Thanksgiving Break!
In Partnership,
Karen Lucita, Principal
#KyleESRocks! #PanthasticYear
Be Good. Be Kind. Love Others.
Happening This Week!
Week 11/16-11/20
11/16
- Virtual Library Book Check out 8:00-9:00 and 11:30-12:30
11/17
11/18
11/19
- Thanksgiving Lunch (See Picture below for details)
11/20
Wear GRAY
Last day to apply for Operation Turkey
Week 11/23-11/27
No School for staff and students
Week of Thanksgiving
NEXT Panther Proclamation: Week of November 29th
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Did you know when you fill out the meal application, it could help our school? The completed applications help us qualify for additional funds.
We use these funds for staff positions and student materials.
We ask that EVERYONE please complete the application. Meal Application Web Site
PTA Membership Drive
JOIN KES PTA!
https://txpta.secure.force.com/JoinPTA/
Choose District: Hays CISD
PTA: Kyle Elementary School
** Membership helps our students and teachers! Thank you in advance for joining!!
Did you know that teacher with the highest % of families who are members of PTA will win a gift card and name in the teacher raffle? Let your student's teacher know you have joined. Help them win!!
Notes from the Nurse!
BUS RIDERS - SMART Tags -
PLEASE make sure your students SMART TAG lanyard is on their backpack.
Library News - In Person and Virtual Learners
Click on LINKS for November Library Newsletter
Virtual Library Checkout Monday 8:00-9:00 and 11:30-12:30
Hays CISD GT Referral Process 11/1-11/30, 2020
Please reach out to Ms. Martinez with any questions judith.martinez@hayscisd.net
See below some Gifted and Talented traits vs a Bright Child.
Operation Turkey
Operation Turkey San Marcos is a branch of Operation Turkey Austin Operation Turkey and is a registered 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to deliver hot turkey meals to the homeless, elderly, and the less fortunate in San Marcos and surrounding areas on Thanksgiving Day and we are seeking to continue our mission in 2020. If you, or anyone you know, would like a hot turkey meal delivered on Thanksgiving Day, please sign up below. You can also sign up online at http://www.operationturkey.com/ and click on Request a meal. The deadline for online sign ups is November 20 and is subject to change.
If you have any further questions, email Jesse Ruiz at jesse@desigendcoaching.com or call at 512.466.7649. Please indicate Full Name, Address, number of people in the household, and phone number. Deadline to sign up is Friday, November 20 by 5PM.
Holiday Help
KES Admin Team
Ms. Martinez - KES School Counselor
KES PTA News
PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
JOIN KES PTA!
https://txpta.secure.force.com/JoinPTA/
Choose District: Hays CISD
PTA: Kyle Elementary School
** Membership helps our students and teachers! Thank you in advance for joining!!
We need your help to make this year a success. Please contact Kathy Martinez @ kesptakathy@gmail.com
- Hospitality Provides back to school and Teacher Appreciation events. Coordinating food/item donations; securing volunteers to serve/clean up.
- Volunteer Coordinator Recruit and coordinate KES parent/guardian and community involvement.
- Parliamentarian Will advise the presiding officer on parliamentary procedure.
Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated!
Interested in Being a Guest (Substitute) Teacher for the 20-21 school year?
To apply go to: www.hayscisd.net/applynewsub
For more information visit: www.hayscisd.net/subinfo
Primary Purpose:
A substitute "guest" teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Minimum 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university required
OR
An honorable military discharge from full active duty in Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard;
OR
Holds standard Texas certification
KES Cafeteria
SNACKS available for purchase
Chips, Gold Fish and Cheez its
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. in Cafeteria and Kimbro
Cookies
Wednesday in Cafeteria and Kimbro
ICE CREAM
Monday/Tuesday - Students who eat in the cafeteria (PK-KG-1st-2nd Grades)
Thursday/Friday - Students who eat in the Kimbro (3rd, 4th. 5th Grades)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and KES Houses
At KES we use a school wide House System. Each staff and student is a member of a House that represents a 7 Mindset and Character Trait. All new students and staff will learn which house they will join during the 1st week of school!
Each month we will focus on a Mindset and Character Trait.
September = Introduction and Review of 7 Mindsets
October = 100% Accountable
November = Attitude of Gratitude
December = Live to Give
January = Everything is Possible
February = Passion First
March = We are Connected
April = The Time is Now
May/June = Review 7 Mindsets
if you wish to purchase House shirts, please use the following link. All new to KES students will receive a House shirt.
Need KES Apparel?
Other ways to contact them
The Block Screen Printing
Future Happenings!
(All Dates are Subject to Change)
Week 11/30-12/4
11/30
- Virtual Library Book Check out 8:00-9:00 and 11:30-12:30
12/1
12/2
12/3
12/4
- Wear your HOUSE Shirt!
Week 12/7-12/11
12/7
- Virtual Library Book Check out 8:00-9:00 and 11:30-12:30
12/8
12/9
12/10
12/11
Week 12/14-12/12/18
12/14
- Virtual Library Book Check out 8:00-9:00 and 11:30-12:30
12/15
12/16
12/17
12/18
Winter/Christmas Break 12/21-1/3
Welcome 2021
Week 1/4 - 1/8
1/4
Professional Development / Student Holiday
1/5
Welcome BACK Students to 2nd Semester of 20-21
1/6
1/7
1/8
Week 1/10-1/15
1/11
1/12
1/13
1/14
1/15
- 3rd nine Weeks Instructional Commitment Form due in Parent Portal
Week 1/18-1/22
1/18
MLK Day - Student and Staff Holiday
1/19
1/20
1/21
1/22
Week 1/25-1/29
1/25
1/26
1/27
1/28
1/29
End of 2nd Nine weeks