Doors Open: 8:00 am

School Starts: 8:30 am

School Releases at 4:00 pm

*Please have students picked up by 4:15, unless they are involved in an after school meeting/activity.

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*** On a 4 day week, we pull our "Wednesday" schedule out of our week. So we will start with our normal "Monday" schedule when we come back to school on the 6th.

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Tess the Therapy dog had a great summer and is looking forward to visiting her favorite students again this year. Tess, along with Mrs. Goodman, are a therapy team registered with Pet Partners. Pet Partners is a national organization dedicated to enriching lives through the human-animal bond. Tess has been a therapy animal since 2020. Her primary places to visit are KCA and Medical City North Hills.

Tess spends her time at KCA with Mrs. Ortega in the counseling office. She seems to have a knack for knowing just what each student needs. She is gifted in helping students to increase their joy and decrease their stress. If you have any questions about the campus visits from our therapy dog, please contact Mrs. Ortega.

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Yearbooks are in!

If you haven't picked up your yearbook, please stop by the office. If you haven't bought one yet, it's not too late! Pay in person at the front office. Price is $45.

All families who may qualify should fill out an application. The application can be found at:

https://www.schoolcafe.com/kellerisd

College board uses this information when determining fees for testing, including PSAT,SAT and AP tests. All families who may qualify should fill out an application.

KISD Info on Free and Reduced Lunch

KCA's Mock Trial Club is looking for an attorney to help sponsor our club and/or also assist as coach as well. If you are interested in helping out our club or know of someone that would be interested please contact Ms. Dolenz, kristina.dolenz@kellerisd.net.

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Our first two HOSA meetings were very successful! We discussed competitions, dues, community service, t-shirts, and more. Competitions should be decided by the next meeting (Wednesday, September 7th). Dues for HOSA membership are $30 and an additional $35 intent to compete due. For eight graders, the fee is only $5. Make sure to pay HOSA membership dues by October 1st and competition dues by October 15th. Only ninth and tenth graders are able to compete this year. The t-shirt is $18 and the deadline for t-shirts is September 15th. All the dues can be given to Mrs.Schneemann, Ms.Lockhart, or the front office, preferably the front office. The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow!

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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ----- Medications at School

As per KISD policy students are not allowed to carry medications at school. All medications must be kept in the clinic, except for students whose physician and parent furnishes the

school with a written permit to carry an inhaler or epi-pen on their person.

If your student will require medication for headaches, menstrual cramps or any other condition during the school day please bring the medicine to the school clinic so that the school nurse or designee can administer the medication to your student. Administration of all medication requires a signed parent authorization form which you can access by clicking on the link.

KISD Medication Administration Form Fillable PD...

Medication will be administered at school under the following conditions:
1. MEDICATION MUST BE IN ORIGINAL PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINER, dated for the current school year and brought to school by an adult. MEDICATION SENT IN BAGGIES OR UNLABELED CONTAINERS WILL NOT BE GIVEN.
2. Prescription medications will only be administered with a specific written request signed by at least one parent/guardian. Physicians must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas. A current prescription label will serve as the physician’s signature.
3. A trained unlicensed employee may administer the medication.
4. All medications must be kept in the clinic, except for students whose physician and parent furnishes the school with a written permit to carry an inhaler or epi-pen on their person.
5. FDA APPROVED OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINE REQUIRES PARENT/GUARDIAN WRITTEN PERMISSION AND MAY NOT BE GIVEN FOR MORE THAN 10 DAYS or 10 DOSES DURING A SCHOOL YEAR WITHOUT A DOCTOR’S WRITTEN ORDER.
6. Medication must be picked up by parent/guardian by the end of the school year. Otherwise, it will be destroyed.
7. The District can assume no responsibility for loss or negligent behavior when the student carries his/her conventional, alternative medication, or dietary supplement without the knowledge of the campus

Thank you,

Nurse Nancy

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We have TWO opportunities to find the perfect design for you! Please see both options below:

Option 1:

The Keller Collegiate Academy official spirit wear store is officially open! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all delivered to your home in days.

Option 2:

Our KCA PTA is sponsoring a spirit store with items created by Star Sports in Keller. Support our PTA! www.starsportskeller.com/kca

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AVID Monthly Resource

Keller Collegiate Academy's goal is to encourage students to create a lifelong habit of service and giving back to their community and the world around them. Have you checked out your AVID teacher's Canvas page to find the Community Service Master List yet? This is a list of over 100 different locations in the DFW Metroplex that welcome volunteers (some have age restrictions or require adults to be present with you). We know that many of you have mandatory community service hours required in AVID and for some of your clubs on campus. Some of the 9th and 10th graders are also wanting to participate in Green Cord where you are striving to get 100+ hours of community service.

KCA Community Service Ambassadors:

Sunset Valley Elementary School PTA had their Back to School Bash and a few KCA Community Service Ambassadors made an appearance. The elementary students loved having the big kids there to help keep them safe in the bounce houses, having fun dancing with them in the gym, and walking around as the panther mascot. Being a community service ambassador is so much fun!

There is another opportunity to volunteer at Sunset Valley Elementary School at their Trunk or Treat event. It will take place on October 28th and will need a group of 5-6 students per decorated trunk to pass out candy and have an activity planned. They also need help with some of the different stations they will have there too. Please see your AVID teacher to sign up or get more information.

NJHS

Our first meeting will be on Friday September 16th during II Time. We will be voting on our new bylaws and talking about elections for officers. If you have any questions about NJHS please stop by her room, D107.

We are so excited to announce we will be starting our first NHS chapter this year for sophomore students! Details to come from Ms. Dolenz via email to students and parents that meet the scholarship qualifications on how to apply. You did not have to be in NJHS in order to be in NHS.

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The Owl's Nest is the space for all things Mrs. Ortega! Mrs. Ortega is our amazing Keller Collegiate Academy Counselor.

With the first few weeks of school complete, please know I am here to help! If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, want to set some goals or have some questions, please come by my office. My door is open every morning from 8-8:30 and also after school until 4:15. I am here to help and support you!

If you are having any technical issues with TCC, please call 817.515.8324. Student must be the caller. :)

COMING UP

Who: All Current 10th Graders

What: Tour of TCC Northwest Campus (includes campus tour, ID made, explanation of TCC perks, and lunch)

When: September 14, 2022, Leave KCA at 9am, Return to KCA at 1pm.

Questions? See Mrs. Ortega or Mr. Nelson