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2022-2023-Family Newsletter #15

It's been a GREAT week at KCES!

We had a GREAT week! Our School Board Members and Senior Staff were very impressed with our students and staff as we highlighted our House System and Learning Buddy Groups. Second graders have been getting ready for their performance on Wednesday, December 14th @6:15 pm. Please join us as they present Flakes.


Countdown to the Holidays!!!!

Don't Forget to Order House Spirit Wear!

Here is the link to order House Spirit Wear! The store will be open through Jan. 4, 2023. All orders should be ready by January 30th and will be distributed shortly after that date.
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Family Life Education

The Family Life Education team will be here to work with our students from January 31-February 2 Parents who wish to opt-out their child from family life will need to complete the online opt-out request form listed below. By completing this opt-out form, you are requesting a paper copy of the opt-out form to complete. Students will only be opted out of family life education with a signed paper copy that is returned to their classroom teacher prior to the lesson.


*Here's more information about the Family Life Program and the opt-out form.

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Lost and Found!

Parents, please ask your child to check the lost and found area located in the front foyer of our building. Beginning, Monday, December 12th, we will have these items set up on tables for students to claim any missing items. Additionally, we will have tables set up during the 2nd grade concert on Wednesday, December 14th. Please stop by to see if any items belong to your child. We will be donating unclaimed items on December 16th! Thank you for your help with getting these great items back to their rightful owners!
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Important Message for Parents of 5th Graders!

After winter break, the school counselors will be registering your child for sixth grade. On Thursday, December 8th, the middle school counselors will visit your child's class to provide an orientation. At that time, students will be bringing home a hard copy of the Program of Studies. It is also available online at this link. This is your guide for all available courses.



In addition, beginning Monday, December 5th through Monday, January 2nd, parents have the option to enter their child's elective choices into PowerSchool through the parent portal. This is not mandatory since all students will be meeting with the school counselors who are able to enter elective choices. Registration is NOT a first-come-first-serve procedure. The timing of when courses are entered does not determine the chances of getting an elective. However, if you are interested, the directions for entering the courses are below.


Parent Portal Procedure


If you have questions or concerns, please contact Paige Abasolo, school counselor, at 723-3455 or pabasolo@hcps.us

KCES Classroom Holiday Celebrations!

All KCES classes K-5 will be having their winter celebrations on Friday, December 16th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thank you for your support and donations!

PTA Updates


December Calendar of events:

Now-12/15 Texas Roadhouse gift card fundraiser

12/13- Papa Johns Spirit Night

12/14- PTA meeting (5:30pm in library)

12/15- Rise and Shine Spirit Morning

12/15- Red Robin Spirit Night (4-8pm)

12/21- Brunetti’s Express 301 Spirit Night (all day)


FUNDRAISERS:

Texas Roadhouse gift card until 12/15/22. https://txrhgiftcards.com/collections/txrh-5-100-no-brd?ref=102KerseyCreekPTA


Winter Paint kits will be delivered to your child's teacher next week. SPIRIT NIGHTS:


Tuesday, 12/13 online with Papa Johns

Thursday, 12/15 at Rise and Shine Diner

Thursday, 12/15 at Red Robin (4-8pm)


HOSPITALITY:

Please help us restock our teacher's lounge.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2AJZAPKPM69NP?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_hKZ95vWe5CI89


RESOURCE AND SPECIAL ED Supply List:

Our teachers are in need of supplies. They have appreciated all of the donations so far! Feel free to send items in with your child.

baby wipes

kleenex

lysol wipes

notebooks (composition or spiral)

plastic folders with prongs

lunch paper bags

zip gallon bags

dry erase markers

pencils

crafts for STEM (pom poms, various sizes and textures of cups)

small water bottles (Clinic)


TEACHER FAVORITE THINGS:

Please check out this list for all KCES staff.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZrAMRoEhatXcywa9MkR7vH5yvj-BJTdXZMzKwyxeZCY/edit?usp=sharing


SHOP:

Amazon Smile. https://smile.amazon.com/?ie=UTF8&ein=14-1963752&ref_=smi_ext_ch_14-1963752_cl&ref_=smi_ext_ch_14-1963752_dl


If you have any questions, please reach out!

Other Documents

Transportation Note

(please be reminded to use transportation notes to communicate changes with your child's dismissal plan)

Lunch Menu

Lunch Visitor Information

Lunch Visitor Information (Spanish)