Kyle Elementary School
Karen Lucita, Principal (karen.lucita@hayscisd.net)
Kristin Seibel, Assistant Principal (kristin.seibel@hayscisd.net)
Judith Martinez, Counselor (judith.martinez@hayscisd.net)
Kristal Mathews, Nurse kristal.mathews@hayscisd.net
Attendance kes.attendance@hayscisd.net
Front Office Hours: 7:05 am-3:30 pm
Student Day: 7:30 am-2:55 pm
Please call (512) 268-3311 for assistance
From Mrs. Lucita
On Friday we had amazing turn out at Family Movie Night. Thank you to our PTA board for putting on a great family event.
This week we invite all our Panther Families to join us in our annual STEM, Health & Fitness Night on Thursday, January 26th 6:00-7:30. Please enter through the Kimbro Building.
Let's make it a FABULOUS Week!
In Partnership,
Karen Lucita, Principal
#KyleESRocks!
Be Good. Be Kind. Love Others.
Notes from the Nurse Kristal Mathews, RN
What’s going around this week?
This week we are still battling the stomach bug and Strep throat mostly. We also have had some reports of Covid this week. PLEASE make sure that your child is well enough to come to school and participate in the school day. Please remember our district illness policy in regards to illness. Please refer to the chart below. If you are sending an ill child to school you are spreading the illness to others.
1) Illness Policy/guidelines: Please email KES.Attendance@hayscisd.net & myself, if a student is ill and missing school. District policy → A student with any of the following symptoms may be excluded from school until the student is free of symptoms, has been treated by their physician or submits a signed physician’s statement that he/she is not contagious and is able to return to school. (See picture below)
Clothing and toileting:
SMALL Kids Be sure your child knows how to undress/redress for using the restroom. Have them practice belts, buckles, putting on socks and shoes, before beginning school. BIG kids - Girls might want to pack bottoms in case they start their period; I have some supplies to help out but sizing is limited and some of our ladies are larger than what I have.
Please send extra clothes to school with your child just in case of an emergency.
As we head into cooler weather, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for playing outside. Please send a jacket to use for recess. I do not have extra jackets to provide.
Helpful Links!
If at any time you need help with something or have questions, please reach out!
District Student health (most used health forms on this page) → https://www.hayscisd.net/domain/73
Medication Policies & links to forms for physicians/parents to fill out → https://www.hayscisd.net/Page/727
Immunization Information (with links to Texas requirements) → https://www.hayscisd.net/Page/417
District and state guided Illness policies → https://www.hayscisd.net/Page/730 .
Covid information (follow links for flowchart protocol) → https://www.hayscisd.net/domain/3736
Insurance for kids → https://www.medicaid.gov/chip/index.html
Texas family resources → https://tea.texas.gov/academics/early-childhood-education/family-resources
More Texas resources (mental health, food, financial help) → https://www.texprotects.org/get-help-resources/
Attendance Matters
KES Attendance Goal 96%
Attendance Rates
8/16-1/9
EE - 89.93
PK - 90.38
KG - 92.87
1st - 94.56
2nd -94.05
3rd - 94.25
4th - 95.01
5th - 93.85
Overall - 93.90
Attendance matters, but we want you to stay home if you are ill! See section from Nurse Mathews for how to know when to come to school and when to stay home.
Library News
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and KES Houses
At KES we use a school wide House System. All staff and students are 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 after school starts.
Color (Name, Animal, Character Trait, Mindset)
- Red House (Probitas, Eagle, Integrity, 100% Accountable)
Orange House (Adgenius, Lion, Loyalty, Attitude of Gratitude)
Yellow House (Alere, Wolf, Caring, Live to Give)
Green House (Constantia, Bear, Perseverance, Everything is Possible)
Blue House (Sollicitus, Dolphin, Diligent, Passion First)
Purple House (Unitatis, Horse, Unity, We are Connected)
Silver House (Fortitudo, Elk, Courage, The Time is Now)
Each month we will focus on a Mindset and Character Trait.
August = House Reveal
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 = Review Character Traits
If you wish to purchase House shirts, please use the following link.
KES PTA News
PTA
PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Upcoming Dates:
2/10 Family Sweetheart Dance
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!! EVERYONE can join, parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends, students of all ages - Anyone who wishes to support Kyle Elementary School.
We are looking for sponsors! See below on how you can become a KES PTA Sponsor!
Want to volunteer? Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/nMLLwpUrfxEyWkYUA
Would you like to purchase a Celebration Message on our Marquee? Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/PhvwJeZDUif33gUc8
Need to reach us? Email: kylepanthersPTA@gmail.com
Facebook: @kyleelementarypta
We would like to welcome Heather Herrera, Merinda Faris, and Alicia Westfall to the KES PTA board serving as committee chairs.
2022-2023 KES PTA Board
President: Ashley Pittman
VP Membership: Sara Fraser
VP Fundraising: Samantha Pulido
Treasurer: Tina Beskow
Secretary: Vernene Corby
Teacher Rep: Kristen Jurek and Marisa Prunty
Hospitality Chair: Heather Herrera
Events Chair: Merinda Rodriguez
Penguin Patch Chair: Alicia Westfall
Need KES Apparel?
Other ways to contact them
The Block Screen Printing
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