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Mr. Hinojosa & Mrs. Devall leads the band | Mrs. Horrell & Ms. Riley-Avendano leads the orchestra | Mrs. Jones welcomed the new teachers in our library for orientation |
Mr. Hinojosa & Mrs. Devall leads the band
Mrs. Horrell & Ms. Riley-Avendano leads the orchestra
Mrs. Jones welcomed the new teachers in our library for orientation
Principal's Message to Hornet Families for the week of August 2nd, 2021
We are excited to safely return to another G.R.E.A.T school year at KMS. We are following the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention guidance in some areas and not so much in other areas. Just below this message are some of our safety protocols to ensure a safe return to school. This list is not exhaustive and is being amended daily due to updates with the COVID 19 pandemic. We are observing changes at the state, national, and district level. We are following the science and using our best judgement to keep our school community safe. Keeping all those things in mind, we are still challenging ourselves to provide a G.R.E.A.T learning experience for each member of our school community and staff. In this newsletter we also mention ways we are supporting our students socially & emotionally as well. We will educate the whole child. We are striving for growth for everyone this year, students, staff, and families. We will pull together and support each other in this effort. Our mantra for the year is "P.N.P - Progress Not Perfection". We may not be perfect but we will be better than we were yesterday!
#BEGREATmentality.
KMS Safety Protocols as of 8/8/2021
Before School
All staff, students, and visitors are encouraged to self screen for COVID 19 symptoms before entering into a campus or other Austin ISD Facilities each day
Arrival
- We will maintain outdoor markers to social distance
Transition
- we will encourage moving halls where students are encourage to not stop while transitioning to classes
- We are still discussing staggered transitions
Classrooms
- We are space seating/desks at least 3 feet apart when feasible
- Each classroom will have a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration unit
- Personal Protective Equipment will be available in each room
Breakfast & Lunch
- students are allowed to eat lunch both inside the cafeteria and outside in the courtyard
Dismissal
- we will have staggered dismissal where scholars will be dismissed by areas of the building to reduce traffic.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Support for student
Social Emotional Learning and Cultural Proficiency and Inclusion is built into the academic curriculum and include the 3 Signature SEL Practices:
A Welcoming Ritual (or greeting)
Engagement Strategies and / or Brain Breaks
Optimistic Closing
Professional School Counseling - creating safe, supportive, inclusive learning environments
The following services are available:
“Check-ins”: Every AISD student (in-person and virtual) will have access to a professional school counselor
Counseling and SEL-Aligned Lessons and Resources: Common topics include Coping Skills, Welcoming and Belonging, Tools for Academic Success, and Blended Learning support for scheduling/structure
Upcoming Dates
Monday - August 9th
Tuesday - August 10th
- KMS Hornet Orientation details above (6th & new to Kealing 7th grade)
Wednesday - August 11th
- KMS Hornet Orientation (7th grade)
Thursday - August 12th
- Start of 2021 - 2022 School Year Teacher Professional Development
- AISD Board of Trustees Information Session 8/12, click here to join
Friday - August 13th
- Start of 2021 - 2022 School Year Teacher Professional Development
Saturday - August 14th
Virtual Learning Information
Click here for more information about the virtual learning option
Click below to sign up
Kealing Specific Information
We cannot guarantee students choosing the virtual option will:
- receive the elective chosen for the fall semester
- receive instruction from Kealing specific faculty and the curriculum will most likely be the AISD curriculum developed for to use as a strong and rigorous baseline.
However, when a student returns back to in person learning in the spring- we will resume their normal schedule.
2021-2022 Bus Information
Families whose students are eligible for transportation will receive their bus information by
email or letter on Aug 3rd. The district’s “Bus Stop Finder"; will be live on Aug 3rd. Families
whose students have special needs will receive their information in person from their bus
teams starting the second week of August.
AISD’s transportation team offers families the “WheresTheBus” app, which provides timely
information about the location of their student’s bus, including when it will arrive at their stop.
The free app is available on any device with internet access (smartphone, tablet, personal
computer, iPad)—and takes less than five minutes to install. Instructions are available at
Follow Us on Social Media
Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/KealingMS/
Hornet Herald - http://www.kealingmiddleschool.org/parents/hornet-herald
Twitter - @KTXHornets
Webpage - www.Kealingmiddleschool.org
Summer Homework can be found on our website
Kealing Volleyball and Football Interest Form
Online Enrollment for 2021-2022
Complete enrollment here:
