Panther Proclamation
August 12-16, 2019
Kyle Elementary School
Linda Garcia, Assistant Principal (linda.garcia@hayscisd.net)
Judith Martinez, Counselor (judith.martinez@hayscisd.net)
Jennifer Giddiens, Nurse (jennifer.giddiens@hayscisd.net)
Attendance: kesattendance@hayscisd.net
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
From Mrs. Lucita
Dear KES Families,
Welcome back! We cannot wait to see all our new and returning Panthers! We would like to introduce new staff and let you know of some changes!
Ms. Garcia, Assistant Principal
Ms. Reid has moved to Intervention
Ms. Caraway has joined our SPED team
Ms. Wyatt and Ms. Hardiman have joined our PK team
Ms. Jones has moved from 3rd to 2nd grade
Ms. Urbanovsky has joined our 3rd grade team
Ms. Wood has joined our 5th grade team
For our new families, you will receive the Panther Proclamation every Sunday through email at 6:30 pm. It will also be posted on our campus Social Media sites.
See everyone on Tuesday, August 13th for Meet the Teacher Night 6:00-7:00 pm! If you need assistance, look for our staff wearing olive green shirts.
In Partnership,
Karen Lucita, Principal
#KyleESRocks! #HaysCISDPrideBeginswithYou
Happening This Week!
8/11
- Back to School Bash 5:00-7:00 Kimbro Building - Come hang out with friends and visit vendors and sponsors.
8/12
- All students new and returning registered by Noon will be assigned to a homeroom class.
8/13
- Bus times and number will be available on your Parent Portal
- Teacher Name will be on your Parent Portal
- Meet the Teacher Night 6:00-7:00 pm
8/14
8/15
- 1st Day of School! Expect bus delays and longer car rider lines!
- Specials A-Day
8/16
- Specials B-Day
Coming up Next Week:
8/19
- Wear Red Day
- Specials C-Day
8/20
- Specials D-Day
8/21
- Specials A-Day
8/22
- Specials B-Day
8/23
- Specials C-Day
- Students learn about the KES Houses
Registration for ALL Returning Hays CISD Students!
If you DO NOT register by Noon on 8/12, you child will not be assigned to a class and will not be able to ride the bus until Tuesday, August 20th.
If you need assistance, please call our office 512-268-3311 Monday-Friday 7:30-3:30.
Dismissal Procedures....
With the addition of full day PK, we will no longer have room for older siblings to join the PK/KN car rider line. If you have an older student, then your PK/KN student will need to be a Gym Car Rider.
Expect delays on the first 2 days for buses and car pick up. We do not release students until we are sure we have ALL students where they are supposed to be.
This year we will be checking addresses for all Back and Front Walkers. If you do not live in our Back or Front Walker Zones, your student will need to be a BUS or Gym Car Rider. Thank you in advance for keeping our students who walk home safe and away from moving cars.
Class Dojo - class and campus communication!
Remind 101 is now charging for groups larger than 150. We have decided we will not using Remind this year for campus wide updates and information.
PTA News!
It's time to join PTA for the 2019-2020 school year! You can sign up at The Back to School Bash, Sunday 8/11 5:00-7:00 or at Meet the Teacher Night, Tuesday 8/14 6:00-7:00!
We have the follow positions open - Let Matt Greengold, PTA President, know if you would like more information or are interested in a position. kesptamatt@gmail.com.
2019-2020 Open Positions
Box Top Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Hospitality Coordinator - Student and Staff appreciation
2019-2020 KES PTA Board
President - Matt Greengold
VP Fundraiser - Chema Sanchez
VP Membership - Kathy Martinez
Secretary - Michele Warren
Treasurer - Stephanie Lopez
Parliamentarian - Ray Martinez
Social Emotional Learning at KES
This year we are excited to introduce a House System at KES. Each staff and student will be a member of a House that represents a 7 Mindset and Character Trait.
House Timeline
Friday, August 23rd - Introduce our House names and symbols
Friday, August 30th - Our Staff will reveal their House
Friday, September 6th - Students will draw to see what House they will joining!
Friday, September 13th - First House Meeting
** Everyone will receive a House bracelet and T-shirt **
We will Share House names and symbols after we reveal them to the students on August 23rd.
Each month we will focus on a Mindset and Character Trait.
August Introduction and Review of 7 Mindsets
September 100% Accountable
October Attitude of Gratitude
November/ December Live to Give
January Everything is Possible
February Passion First
March We are Connected
April The Time is Now
May/June 7 Mindset Review
Information You Might Need
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures - Coming Soon (Hard copy will be passed out on 8/13)
District School Supply List Hays CISD PK-5 / Saturn V - STEAM 4th and 5th Grade Classes
If you need assistance with school supplies, please contact our counselor, Judith Martinez email or call (512)268-3311
KES Family Handbook
School Meals Visit Child Nutrition for menus, prices, meal application, and online payments.
Bus Information Hays CISD Transportation Information
All visitors MUST sign in at the front office with a valid ID each time you are on campus. Thank you for your cooperation with this district wide procedure.
Need KES Apparel?
Other ways to contact them
The Block Screen Printing
Bring your ID!
Upcoming Events: Dates Subject to Change!
Link Hays CISD Academic Calendar
8/26
- Wear Orange Day
8/27
8/26
- KES Fundraiser Kick
8/28
8/29
8/30
- What House is your Teacher in?
9/2
- No school - Labor Day
9/3
9/4
9/5
9/6
- Grandparent’s Day Lunch
- Students fund out what House that are in!
9/9
- Wear Yellow day
9/10
9/11
9/12
- General PTA Meeting
- Open House
9/13
- 1st House Meeting - PM Assembly Schedule
- International Dot Day!
- PTA Movie Night @ 6:30 in Kimbro
9/16
- Wear Green Day
9/18-9/20
- St. David’s Dental Checks
9/17
9/18
9/19
- Talk and Dress like a Pirate Day
9/23
- Wear Blue Day
9/24
9/25
9/26
9/27
9/30
- Wear Purple Day
10/1
10/2
10/3
- Fall Picture Day
10/4
10/7
- Wear Pink Day
10/8
10/9
10/10
10/11
· 1st Nine Weeks Pep Rally - Wear House Shirt
- PTA Movie Night
10/14
- Student and Staff Holiday
10/15
- Student Holiday / Parent Conference Day
10/16
10/17
10/18
- Red Ribbon Week & Book Fair
10/21
10/22
10/23
10/24
- Student Flu Shots
- Awards
- STEAM Night / PTA General Meeting
10/25
- Student Flu Shots
- Awards
10/28
- Wear Black Day
10/29
10/30
10/31
- Storybook Character Day
11/1
- PJ Day
- Fundraiser Pick up
11/4
- Wear White
11/5
11/6
11/7
- Fall Picture Retakes
- Talent Show PAC Rehearsal
11/8
- Talent @ PAC evening
11/11
- Wear Red, White, and Blue
- Thanksgiving Lunch
- Veteran’s Day Program PM
11/12
- Thanksgiving Lunch
11/13
11/14
11/15
11/18
- Rainbow Day
11/19
11/20
- Fun Run Kick Off - PM Assembly Schedule
11/21
11/22
11/25-11/29
- Thanksgiving Break
12/2
12/3
12/4
12/5
12/6
- Fun Run Day!
12/9
- Holiday Shop Preview
12/10
- Holiday Shop
12/11
- Holiday Shop
12/12
- Holiday Shop
12/13
- Holiday Shop
- PTA Movie Night
12/16
- Holiday Shop
12/17
- Holiday Shop
12/18
- Holiday Shop Closes @ Noon
12/19
12/20
- 2nd Nine Weeks Pep Rally
12/23-1/6
- Winter Break