Kennard Elementary School
February 3rd, 2022
Message from Mrs. Carey!
Dear KES families,
Happy Thursday and hope this finds you well! We have a ton of important information below so make sure you check out the rest of our newsletter!
A reminder that we are celebrating the decades at KES (remaining days of school) and although the days are slightly off due to snow, we are going to stick with the designated dates below! Can't wait to see some of the 80's gear next Friday the 11th!
REMINDER: If your child has tested positive for Covid-19, please contact our school nurse, Tracey Higgs (tracey.higgs@qacps.org), or our sub nurse, Jackie Leight (jacqueline.leight@qacps.org). If you need to contact our school after school hours or on weekends for a positive Covid result, please contact covidalert@qacps.org This is also linked below. Staff will provide missed school work for our students so please reach out to your child's homeroom teachers for any materials needed for pick-up.
Mark your calendars for some upcoming events:
- February 7th: Joe Corbi's Fundraiser Packets are DUE-this was extended!
- February 7th-February 11th: KINDNESS Week! (See flyer linked below)
- February 11th: Celebrating "80's -ish" Day!!! Dress up in your coolest 80's Gear!
- February 21st: SCHOOL IN SESSION (Make-Up Snow Day); President's Day
Wishing you all a fabulous Thursday!!
Mrs. Michelle Carey
Principal
MAKO Covid-19 In School Testing
https://schools.coquihealth.com/registration/dd31f453-d036-426f-887d-ebac576febaf
This Month's Positive Behavior incentive was a Movie showing!
Student Birthday Celebrations
Yearbook Sales!
This year's yearbook sales are underway already! We have captured some amazing shots of our students and cannot wait to transform them into published memories!
- Besides sending a check in to school, you will be able to pre-order your books two additional ways:
- (1) online to:yearbookordercenter.com Enter code 24796. The price for each yearbook is $15.00. This is directly through the Yearbook company.
- (2) online to: qacps.schoolcashonline.com and register your student! The yearbook item is attached for purchase at this time. This is Kennard Elementary's private purchasing account for items we can post for a more convenient option.
KES Polar Bear Plunge Team!! (DATE CHANGE)
Once again Kennard Elementary School is participating in the Cool Schools Polar Bear Plunge. You will be able to "Plunge" in person OR virtually. Plunging at Sandy Point will be held Thursday, March 24th, 2022. This is an excused absence from school. Parents, siblings, & friends are invited to join our team along with your student. You can also just make a donation to the KES Special Olympics Team. In the past years combined, KES has raised over $50,000 dollars for Special Olympics. Visit the Cool Schools Plunge web page and be sure to select Kennard Elementary as your team to register or donate.
Joe Corbi Fundraiser collection extended!!!
Every little bit counts! They have extended our purchasing until Monday, February 7th! If our KES families purchase 107 more items from Joe Corbi's, we get free individualized packaging from Joe Corbi's and our KES PTA has met their goal!
So simple to order:
* use the following link:
Register your student and use Code 8601!
* Use the paper order form (which can also be found online) and turn it into the front office, no later than 3:00pm on Monday, February 7th!
In advance, thank you to all that have supported our KES PTA! We know this happens in multiple forms...volunteering your time at our events, our classrooms, and supporting our fundraisers.
National Read Aloud Day!
CELEBRATE the Decades with us!
February 11th - Dress like the 80's day! (80 days of school remaining!)
February 25th - Dress like the 70's Day! (70 days of school remaining!)
March 11th - Dress like the 60's Day! (60 days of school remaining!)
March 25th - Dress like the 50's Day! (You are correct, 50 days of school remaining!)
First In Math and Learning Path Top Participants!
PFY Afterschool Spring Session
School Messenger Notifications
Coming up in February~!! KES Kindness Week
Important Parent Q & A Regarding Quarantine Guidelines
See below for some valuable facts regarding the Quarantine Guidelines that Queen Anne's County Public Schools are following.
News Release on Quarantine Requirements
Please note that our School Nurse at school is available for questions. Students are that are experiencing signs & symptoms affiliated with Covid-19 are screened and parents will be contacted to pick up their student if there is the need to quarantine. We thank you for your understanding as everyone's health and safety is our main concern.
Students need to remember their own water bottles daily! We are still not able to use our water fountains, only the bottle fill up stations at this time.
Please remind your child to check our Lost & Found in the Cafeteria! There are many coats and items on there that are necessary for going outside on their breaks!
Morning Math Opportunity!
Kennard Elementary School
Email: contact@ourschool.com
Website: https://www.qacps.org/Domain/115
Location: 420 Little Kidwell Avenue, Centreville, MD, USA
Phone: 410-758-1166
Facebook: facebook.com/ourschool
Twitter: @ourschool