Kettering Express - February
Parent Newsletter - 2022
Parents - Be on the look out for an Email from Panorama - CORE Survey beginning 2/7
Kettering Schedule
Gates open at 7:30 am and close at 3:15pm
Spirit Day - Friday, February 25th - TWIN DAY or find your twin by wearing your Kettering spirit wear!
- CORE Survey opens for parents and families - Please be on the look out for a Climate and Culture Survey sent through Panorama starting - YOUR INPUT is needed
- Tuesday, February 22nd - 4:30 pm - Walking Tour for all families (all grades) interested in Kettering as a School of Choice (Meet at the front Marquee at 4:30p
- February 23rd - Achievement Report Cards available on Parent Vue
- February 26th (Saturday) - Kettering Kindergarten GARDEN clean-up 8:00 am
- School of Choice opens in March 1st - Tell your friends and family to join our Kettering community through School of Choice!
- March 1st and 2nd - District Minimum Days - Parent Teacher Conferences (see schedule below)
- March - 11th - Kindergarten ALL Together day - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (ensuring that all kindergartners can participate in the FIT FEST!
Regular Daily Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
1st - 3rd - 8:00 am - 2:05pm (includes 1st - 3rd SPED class)
4th - 5th - 8:00am - 2:10pm (includes 4th - 5th SPED class)
Kinder am "cubs" 8:00 am - 1:00pm (includes TK/K SPED class)
kinder pm "pups" 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday
1st - 3rd - 8:00 am - 1:30pm
4th - 5th - 8:00am - 1:30pm
Kinder am "cubs" 8:00 am - 12:30pm (includes TK/K SPED class)
kinder pm "pups" 9:00 - 1:30 pm
District Minimum Days - December 17th
Kinder early start 8:00am - 12:00pm (includes SDC M/S TK and kinder - Ms. Newcomb's class)
Kinder late start 9:00am - 1:00pm
Grades 1st -5th 8:00 am - 1:00pm
Supporting the Social Emotional Needs of our Students
Fully Vaccinated?
Saturday School - Parents of children with IEP's - includes our Special Day Class students
Learning Recovery and Acceleration (LRAP) Saturday Support for Students with Disabilities: Session II of LRAP will be available as an additional support for students with disabilities this spring. The following letters can be shared with families interested in this opportunity.
· CAC Presentation on LRAP (20:00 – 39:00 ) English/ Khmer/ Spanish
Middle School - School of Choice
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BE MINDFUL OF DURING MSC
January 12th- MS Choice Canvas Course dropped into each 5th graders’ Canvas Dashboard
January 29th- Virtual Education Celebration
January 31st-February-16th Site Nights- PLEASE NOTE SITE NIGHT VISITS ARE NOW VIRTUAL
February 7th- APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE IN PARENTVUE
February 21st- APPLICATION DEADLINE. ALL 5th Graders must complete an application.
For more information visit:
Visit: https://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Middle_K8_Schools/school_choice.cfm
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Elise Davis, School Counselor
(562) 598-9486 (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Special Day Class Middle Schools - contact schools to ensure the program will continue in 2022/2023
Uniforms for 2021/2022
As you are shopping this summer, please remember our uniform includes NAVY Blue bottoms and either solid red, white or blue collared shirts. Students can also wear Kettering spirit wear any day of the week.
Spirit wear will be on sale the week before school starts.
Kettering scholars come to school ready to learn and it is seen in their attitude and dress!
Kettering KIDS - Kind, Intelligent, Dedicated, Scholars!
*If your family or you know of a Kettering family that needs support with acquiring uniforms, please let us help. Contact our Kettering office at (562) 598-9486
Kettering Website link below
How are our Children?
Social Emotional Learning,
These five social and emotional competencies help children to learn about themselves and how to deal with their emotions.
1. Self-Awareness
2. Self-Management
3. Social Awareness
4. Relationship Skills
5. Responsible Decision-Making
National Blue Ribbon School
We ARE the Best Little School in the District!
Please visit: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1C1WL1TUWd8OOGEBfUVhbDMrBhjp4Qx_zR6-kR77Ulo8/edit?usp=sharing