Knights News
"Bloom Where You Are Planted"
News from the Principal
As we count our blessings during this season, I want you all to know how grateful I am to be part of the Kendall family. I appreciate your warm welcome and support during this first part of the year. It is a true joy working with your children and watching them grow to their greatest potential. I hope that you enjoy the time with your families creating new memories and celebrating family traditions. Your family is a blessing to the Kendall community and we hope that you enjoy the holiday together.
Jennifer Escamilla
Attendance
It is our goal that students be in school unless they are sick or there is an emergency. If students must be absent ensure that a doctor's excuse or note from parents explaining the reason for absence is turned into the front office with Michelle Toczynski. Excuses can also be e-mailed to Michelle.Toczynski@boerneisd.net.
We will be implementing various measures to follow-up with students on absences this school year, they are as follows:
- Phone call home from teacher at 3 absences.
- Teacher will conference with student at 5 absences.
- Phone call home from administration at 8 absences.
- Attendance letter sent home and parent conference with administration at 10 absences.
It is imperative that students be present whenever possible, when students are absent or tardy they are missing out on instructional minutes.
Tardy's
It is very important that students get to school by 7:35 A.M. each morning to begin the school day. It is equally important that students be at school for the entire day, so they do not miss out on instruction. Being on time will contribute to their continued academic success.
As a school community, we are here to help. Try this tardy busting tip next week:
Set up a “last stop” area. Pick any available area near the door you typically leave through and put everything there for the day: backpacks, homework, coats, and shoes. There are no last-minute distractions this way.
Important Dates
- 11/21-11/25: Thanksgiving Break
- 12/8: Christmas Choir Concert 6:00 PM
- 12/13: Knighting Ceremonies 8:00 am/ 9:15 KES cafeteria
- 12/14: Challenge Lab Showcase 5-6pm KES cafeteria
- 12/16: Early Release/Students and Faculty
Knights On Duty
If you would like to volunteer to be extra eyes and ears on campus fill out the Sign Up Genius form. On your duty day, please check in at the front office where you will be given a badge and schedule for the day.
Knights on Duty
Mr. Wood with Alexandra
Knights on Duty
Mr. Payne with Hudson and Grayson
Lunch Visitors
Please note the following procedures that will be in place to help this process go smoothly.
- Visitors MUST check in at the front office by presenting their ID and obtain a visitor's pass. Visitors MUST check out at the front office and exit through main doors.
- Visitors will be able to eat with their student(s) on the stage in the cafeteria. No friends or classmates will be able to join.
- You are welcome to bring food for your student(s), but it cannot be shared with other classmates.
- Visitors will NOT be able to walk with students back to their class after lunch.
Pre-K: 10:50 – 11:25 a.m.
Kindergarten: 10:55 – 11:25 a.m.
1st Grade: 11:05 –11:35 a.m.
2nd Grade: 11:35 - 12:05 p.m.
3rd Grade: 11:45 - 12:15 p.m.
4th Grade: 12:10 - 12:40 p.m.
5th Grade: 12:35 - 1:05 p.m.
KES Pledge at BOARD MEETING
GT Program
GT Information
Kinder Info:
Boerne ISD screens all kindergarten students for eligibility for gifted and talented services in December/January. Students who score at specified levels on a norm-referenced test will be identified for further assessment to determine eligibility for gifted and talented services. Kindergarten parents/guardians will be notified of student eligibility for further assessment.
Students in 1st- 5th
Parents, teachers, students, or other individuals who know a student well may refer a student for gifted and talented assessment. A conversation with your child's teacher regarding academic need for gifted and talented placement is recommended.
Identification criteria include test scores, student product ratings, and teacher ratings. Students who meet the district standard on 3 out of 5 criteria are served through the Gifted and Talented program.
Assessments will be completed in Spring Semester.
The nomination window will be Dec. 1st- January 16th. Please use this link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ9nb_0xsG9hLFbE_XOa9CJ_gss6XEbTA-iwoSfXRcETz1zw/viewform
Placement decisions for:
Kindergarten will be made prior to March 1st.
1st grade - 5th grade in late May/early June.
Nurse News
Flu
Flu season is here! It is important to keep our children healthy. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms:
- Fever or feeling feverish/chills
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue (very tired)
- Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea
If your child has any of these symptoms, please continue to closely monitor for a fever. If your child has a fever, please keep them home and do not let them return to school until 24 hours have passed and they are fever free.
Office News
Transportation updates
Parents, please communicate any transportation changes to the front office by 2:00 pm. Bus route changes must be confirmed with the Transportation Department at (830) 357-9171 before communicating with Kendall office staff. Due to bus capacity issues, route changes cannot always be accommodated.
Handicap Parking
Parents, we understand everyone is in a hurry in the mornings but please only park in the handicap parking spaces if you have a handicap parking permit displayed in your car.
Thank you for your assistance.
Lost and Found
Parents, please check the lost and found we will be donating any items that are left before we leave for Winter Break.