Panther Proclamation
January 24-28, 2022
Kyle Elementary School
Linda Garcia, Assistant Principal (linda.garcia@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: 7:35 am-2:55 pm
Campus closed to visitors
Please call (512) 268-3311 for assistance
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
Campus Vision
At Kyle Elementary, we believe building relationships in a safe environment encourages student engagement, impacts campus morale, and inspires student achievement.
From Mrs. Lucita
Welcome to the last week of January. This month has flown by! This week we will be sending home literacy activities for your to do with your student at home. Be on the look out for the materials.
Car Riders (PK/KG, Kimbro, and Gym) - Our systems are running so smoothly, we are finishing car riders sooner. This means we are sitting around waiting for several families to pick up their student(s). Please make arrangements to be in the car rider line on time. Once we are out of cars, we will shut the doors and send students to the front office. to be picked up.
Thanks to three students Landon Biddle, Adan Campos, and Colton Tillotson Live to Give is in the air at KES. These three students have organized for our campus to collect items needed at PAWS. We will be collecting donations for PAWS Animal Shelter this week. Items Needed:
- Cat litter
- Purina One - dry and canned cat food
- Purina One Sensitive Stomach - dry and canned dog food
- Purina One Pate - canned dog food
Last week we had our annual Spelling Bee. BIG thank you to our campus sponsors, judges, and pronouncer. CONGRATULATIONS to our winners: 1st Place - Gavin Graham, 2nd Place -Julian Alvarez, Co-3rd Place - Emma Allen and Carla Hernandez-Ocampo!
- Campus Spelling Bee Sponsors - Amiee Oliphant and Kristen Jurek
- Judges and Pronouncer - Esperanza Orosco, Mimi Salmon, Sami Kinsey, and Judith Martinez
- Pictures of the Spelling Bee https://hayscisd.smugmug.com/The.../Kyle-ES-Spelling-Bee/ (Moses Leos, District Photographer)
- Students who participated in the 2022 Kyle Elementary Bee were:
Validy Hernandez
Theo Jones
Judah Longoria
Ivan Cadena Rivera
Everett Prunty
Audriana Goes
Tristan Prunty
Gracey Butz
Michael Hale
Giovanni Botello
Aiden Castaneda
Emma Allen
Hudson Pollei
Abby Wyatt
Isabella Hunter
Taylor Beard
Julian Alvarez
Ivan Cadena Rivera
Valendino Pereyra-Escamilla
Carla Hernandez-Ocampo
Gavin Graham
Let's have a fabulous week Panthers!
In Partnership,
Karen Lucita, Principal
#KyleESRocks! #PanthasticYear
Be Good. Be Kind. Love Others.
Happening This Week!
1/24-1/28
PAWS Donation Collection!
1/24
- Bring donated items for PAWS Animal Shelter
1/25
- Bring donated items for PAWS Animal Shelter
1/26
- Bring donated items for PAWS Animal Shelter
1/27
- Bring donated items for PAWS Animal Shelter
- At home Literacy Activities sent home
1/28
- Bring donated items for PAWS Animal Shelter
Reminders
- Lost and Found in front foyer - parents are welcome to stop by and check for lost items! Smaller items such as glasses and jewelry, we keep in the front office.
- KES Yearbooks and Pride Lines on sale NOW (See below in newsletter for details)
- If you LOVE something a Hays CISD staff member has done for you, you can let them know by submitting a Hays High Five! Click on the link and share with them! Hays High Five - ALL staff could use some praise and acknowledgement!
- If your student is out due to being ill, please contact their teacher. Classroom teachers will give you directions and how to complete missed work. Please notify KES Attendance @ kes.attendance@hayscisd.net and our Campus Nurse, @ kristal.mathews@hayscisd.net
Hays Education Foundation Online Auction
Our Online Auction will be on February 9th at 8:00am – February 10th at 8:00pm.
Just in time for Valentine's Day.....check out the fantastic baskets and unique experiences available at the Hays Education Foundation online auction!
- 100% of the proceeds benefit Hays CISD teachers and students.
- Register Now to be ready to bid.
- Mark your calendar for February 9th and 10th.
- Follow Hays CISD Education Foundation on Facebook for auction item previews.
KES 21-22 Yearbook
Yearbook Pride Lines.... Click on PDF below for Active Links
Notes from Nurse Mathews, RN
We had a great but busy first week back. It was amazing to see all the student's back at KES.
As we begin the new semester I wanted to share some reminders for our new students /families who have joined us.
On Monday our district adopted the new CDC guidelines for Covid isolation/quarantine. Please click on the link below to find the most current information.
http://www.hayscisd.net/coronavirus
- If you are having your child tested for Covid , make sure that it is a PCR test. Home tests / Antigen tests are not accepted for return to school.
- Please continue to check your child daily BEFORE sending them to school for any Covid like symptoms.
- Please email KES.attendance @hayscisd.net for any absences.
- Please make sure your contact information is current so that if we need to contact you in case of an emergency or ill child you can be reached.
Scoliosis screening will be done on Feb 3 2022 for 5th grade girls ONLY. If you chose to not have your child screened please reach out to me and let me know.
As always , please reach out to me for any health related questions or concerns.
Kristal Mathews, RN
KES PTA News
PTA grade Level member winner will be announced next week during announcements.
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!!
PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
2021-2022 PTA Board
Matt Greengold- President
Kathy Martinez- VP Fundraising
Ashley Pittman- VP Membership
Tina Beskow- Secretary
Stephanie Lopez- Treasurer
Below Items to know & Access!
KES Admin Team
Ms. Martinez - KES School Counselor
What does the school counselor do?
Tips for Home
https://www.esc16.net/page/title1swi.3_newsletter%20-%20Copy
SMART TAGS (Campus ID's)
- If your student is a bus rider, they will have their ID's attached to their back pack and will need their ID to enter the bus. Please make sure they bring their ID daily with them to school.
- If your student does not ride a bus, they will keep their ID's at school. If an ID makes it home, please make sure they return it the next day.
If a student loses their ID, there will be a $5.00 replacement fee. Starting this year, ALL Hays CISD students will wear ID's while on campus.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and KES Houses
At KES we use a school wide House System. Each staff and student is 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 during the 1st week of school!
Each month we will focus on a Mindset and Character Trait.
September = Introduction and Review of 7 Mindsets
October = 100% Accountable
November = Attitude of Gratitude
December = Live to Give
January = Everything is Possible
February = Passion First
March = We are Connected
April = The Time is Now
May/June = Review 7 Mindsets
If you wish to purchase House shirts, please use the following link. All KES students and staff will receive a House shirt this year.
Need KES Apparel?
Other ways to contact them
The Block Screen Printing
Future Happenings!
(All Dates are Subject to Change)
1/31-2/4
1/31
2/1
2/2
2/3
- 100th Day of School (100 ways KES is Thankful & Grateful)
2/4
- House Day: Passion First (Green House) - Wear House Colors
2/7-2/11
School Counselor Week
2/7
2/8
2/9
- Hays Education Foundation Online Auction starts at 8:00 AM
2/10
- Hays Education Foundation Online Auction ends at 8:00 pm
2/11
- Father/Daughter Dance (This is open to any adult)
2/14-2/18
2/14
- Valentine's Day
2/15
2/16
- National Kindness day
2/17
2/18
- Student holiday / teacher planning - NEW DATE ADDED to Hays CISD School Calendar
2/21-2/25
Friendship Week & Campus Read-A-Thon (2/21-3/6)
2/21
- Student holiday / teacher training
2/22
- Wear Tutu's, Tennis Shoes, &/or Ties for 2-22-22 Day!
- School Bus Driver Day
2/23
2/24
- STEAM, Health & Fitness Family Night
2/25
2/28-3/4
Campus Read-A-Thon
2/28
3/1
- Spring and Class Pictures
3/2
- Read Across America
- Texas Independence Day
3/3
- District Art Show at Old Buda elementary school, 3/3- 3/29
- District Art Show opening reception March 3rd at 5:00pm
3/4
- House Day: We Are Connected. (Blue House) - Wear House Colors
3/7-3/11
3/7
3/8
3/9
3/10
3rd Grade Market Days
3/11
Kinder Texas Fun Day
Wear Western Gear
End of 3rd Nine Weeks
3/14-3/18 SPRING BREAK
3/21-3/25
KES Art Work at the PAC 3/21-4/29
3/21
3/22
Fine Arts Night
3/23
3/24
3/25
3/28-4/1
3/28
3/29
PK & KG Cap and Gown Pictures
Last Day for District Art Show at Old Buda ES
3/30
3/31
1st Grade Writing Fair
4/1
House Day: The Time is Now (Gray House)
4/4-4/8
School Library Appreciation Week
4/4
Autism Awareness Day - Wear Blue
4/5
4/6
4/7
4/8
4/11-4/15
4/11
4/12
4/13
4/14
National Unicorn Day
4/15
Staff and Student Holiday (Good Friday)
4/18-4/22
4/18
CLT Meeting (If Needed)
4/19
4/20
4/21
GT IDEAS Showcase
4/22
4/25-4/29
Office Lady Week!
4/25
4/26
4/27
4/28
2nd Grade Patriotic Evening Program
4/29
2nd Grade Program for campus
Last Day to Purchase a Yearbook (online)
Mother & Son Night (All adults welcomed)
5/2-5/6
Teacher Appreciation Week!
5/2
Kinder Career Day
5/3
PLC
5/4
Star Wars Day
5/5
4th Grade Salsa Contest
5/6
School Lunch Hero Day
House Day: Mindset Review
5/9-5/13
STAAR Week
5/9
5/10
STAAR Math (3, 4, 5)
5/11
STAAR Reading (3, 4, 5)
School Nurse Day!
5/12
STAAR Science (5)
5/13
STAAR Make-Ups
5th Grade Celebration - After School
5/16-5/20
5/16 (If needed)
CLT Meeting
House 2021-2022 Winner Celebration
5/17
PK Park
PLC
5/18
KG Park
5/19
1st Park
3rd Grade Back in Time Day
4th Grade Texas Play
5/20
Field Day
5/23-5/27
5/23
2nd Park
PK Bridging
K-1-3 Spring Semester Awards
5/24
3rd Park
Kinder Bridging
2-4-5 Spring Semester Awards
5/25
4th Park
5th Grade Biography Day
5/26
Last Day of School - EOY Pep Rally
5th Park
5/27
Possible Weather Make-Up Day
Summer Hours Start Monday-Thursday 7:30-3:30 - KES Closed on Fridays
5/30
Memorial Day - ALL Hays CISD Closed