Hornet Herald
News and notes for the week of 8/30/2021
2021-2022 Initiatives and Goals
1.) Daily Formative Assessment
2.) Literacy in Every Classroom
3.) Standards Aligned Instruction
4.) Progress Monitoring
Academic Goal
Utilizing an array of assessments (MAP- Measure of Academic Progress, SCA - AISD Short Course Assessment, and STAAR - State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness), the percentage of each demographic/special group of students performing at the meets level in Math & English will increase by at least 5% - 10% from August 17th, 2021 to May 27th,2022.
Social Goal
- TBA (we are still working on this but planning to look at the types of counseling visits our students are requesting)
Click here to view our Parent Support Specialist's Newsletter for the week of 8/15/2021
KMS Safety Protocols as of 8/22/2021
All Day
Mask wearing is mandatory
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
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.
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Announcements!
PTA Membership Meetings Start this week!
Its not too late to join!
After School Events Beginning and Continuing this week This Week
- Busses arrive at 5:00p & line up outside of cafeteria
- Students must have a pass from a coach(sport), sponsor(club), teacher(office hours) to ride the bus. Students cannot ride the late bus if they do not have a pass.
- Late busses drop off at the Austin ISD elementary school nearest a student's home
- Late bus eligibility, eligible students :
- live outside of AISD Walkability Zone (3.5 miles or more)
- Check eligibility by clicking here and entering your address
Clubs
Click here to access club options
- Magic the Gathering Starts this Week, all other clubs stay tuned- TBA
Think Tank
- Students have a pass to office hours in order to attend Think tank
- Monday - Thursday
- 3:45p - 5:00p
- Location: Cafeteria
Office Hours
- After School Tutorials/space to do homework for Students
- Tuesday - Thursday
- Zoom is available but quarantined students will be prioritized since they will not have access to synchronous learning
- Click here for Kealing Middle School Teachers' Office Hour Availability
Athletics
- Spectators for events: 2 parents / athlete allowed at event until further notice
- Cross Country
- Football
- Volleyball
Back to School Night is September 7th,2021
There may be a virtual opportunity also, still to be deternined.
Important Items due Friday 8/27/2021 !
Office Aid & Teacher Aid Applications
Where to get an application: Program OfficeInformation:
Only for students in grades 7 & 8
Office aide positions will replace a single semester elective only.
A parent signature required
There are a limited number of positions.
For Teacher Assistant only: Sponsor teacher signature required
Elective Change Forms
Where to get it: KMS Elective Change Form
At the top of the google form there is a link to available electives sorted by period AND links to the coursebook for descriptions.’
Join the Kealing Parent Teacher Association
The Kealing PTA is excited to welcome everyone back!
Don't forget to …
- Join the Kealing PTA (annual membership) a nonprofit association of parents, teachers, staff, and community members working together to support the success of all children at Kealing Middle School: https://form.jotform.com/KealingPTA/join-donate
- Donate to the the Kealing PTA no-hassle fundraiser that supports Kealing with field trips, parent/student programs, additional classroom resources and grounds upkeep to name a few: http://www.kealingpta.org/donate
- Purchase your Kealing spirit wear to support our school and show our pride: https://form.jotform.com/KealingPTA/kms-spirit-wear
We’re looking forward to a fantastic school year and thank you in advance for your support.
This Past Week on Campus
We trimmed the Tree near parent drop off!
