Summer News at KHS
July 19th, 2018
Summer Hours
Summer hours at KHS are Monday thru Thursday 8:30 am until 3:30 pm. We are closed on Fridays.
Admission hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30 am-1: 30 pm. Please contact Suzanne Vargas at vargas@kestrelheights.org. The Admissions Office is located on the 6-8 Campus at 4700 S. Alston Ave. Durham NC 27713
If you need assistance please come to the Main Office on the K-5 Campus or call us at
919-484-1300 ext 300.
Special Board Meeting
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Kestrel Heights New Board Member Interviews and Annual Board Retreat
9:00AM-3:00PM, Kestrel Heights Elementary School (Dance Room)
9:00AM - 10:00AM: New Board Member Interviews, discussion, and vote for membership
10:00AM - 3:00PM: 2018/19 Board Development Retreat
No new business will be conducted outside the stated agenda items
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Get Ready for School!
First day of school: Our first day of school for the 2018-19 school year is Wednesday, August 22nd. Please make every effort to have your child present on our first day of school.
School hours: Our school hours are:7:50 am -3:00 pm
Students may be dropped off no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the start of school.
Kindergarten through 8th grade: 750 am - 300 pm
Open House:
Our Kestrel Open House will be held on August 16th. Times and additional details will come the first week of August.Supply Lists - The supply lists for the upcoming school year are located on our website at: https://kestrelheights.org/supply-list/
State Health Assessment Forms: State law requires that every child entering public schools in N.C. receive a health assessment. If your child has enrolled in KHCS Kindergarten or your child is transferring from a private, home school or out of state, the State Health Assessment is required prior to the first day of attendance on August 22nd. Please send all completed forms to Ms. Vargas in the Admissions office.
Carpool World: The Kestrel carpool database available for our parents interested in carpooling with other KHS parents:
https://www.carpoolworld.com/carpooling.html?c=kestrel_heights We will monitor the site to ensure only current KHS parents are registered; however, all carpool arrangements and safety concerns are the responsibility of the parent.
FERPA: In accordance with the NC State Guidelines, we are providing you with information for The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The FERPA Information is located on our website: https://kestrelheights.org/forms/
Required Health Information: Per the NC Health Department and the Department of Public Instruction, all public schools are required to annually inform of the following information and vaccines available:
For parents of students all grades: Meningococcal Meningitis, and Influenza
For parents of students in grades 5th - 8th: HPV
For parents of students in grades 7th - 8th - Preventable Risks of Preterm Delivery
The Vaccine and Information Statement forms are located through the links below and are also available on our website.
English: https://goo.gl/hwjBty
Spanish: https://goo.gl/vtKwTC
Diabetes: If your child is diabetic, please contact Ms. Vargas for information on setting up an individual diabetic care plan for your child.
Uniform Policy: Our uniform policy remains unchanged for the 2018-19 school year. Please visit our website at www.kestrelheights.org/dress-code for detailed information.
Powerschool Parent Portal: The Parent Portal is currently closed for Summer maintenance. The portal will be available once again for our Kestrel parents and students the 1st week of school. For new Kestrel parents and returning parents who would like to set up an account, please contact Ms. Vargas for initial account information.
YMCA – AFTER SCHOOL
When your kids are safe and having fun, you’ll like YMCA After School as much as they do! We offer After School programs at Lakewood YMCA and The River Church. YMCA After School is from school dismissal until 6 p.m. Early release days are included at no extra cost.
AT THE KESTREL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Elementary and Middle School
ACTIVITIES
- Quiet, supervised homework time
- Creative arts
- Indoor & outdoor games
- Sports & specialty clinics
- Assembly & snack time (children provide snack)
STAFF
YMCA After School youth counselors receive 30 hours of staff training annually. They are responsible, knowledgeable high school and college-aged students who enjoy working with children.
COST
2018 - 2019 Traditional and Year-Round Schools
$1,999.80/annual (Members)
$2,421.00/annual (Participants)
Choose from monthly drafts or payment in full.
Financial assistance is available.
Billing and payment information
REGISTER
Registrations are accepted at any Durham YMCA location. Participants may begin After School the Monday after registering. Friday or weekend registrations can begin 1 week from the following Monday.
Staffing Update
Sports at KHS
Meet The Coaches Night/ Fall Sports Meeting
The "Meet the Coaches Night/ Fall Sports Meeting" event for all potential student-athletes & parents will take place on Monday, August 6th at 6:00pm in the gymnasium, located at Kestrel Heights School 6-8 campus, 4700 South Alston Ave., Durham NC 27713. This meeting is a mandatory event , parents and student-athletes interested in trying out for fall sports must attend this meeting to participate, please email hess@kestrelheights.org with conflicts/ concerns. We will be filling out and collecting mandatory paperwork as well as sharing other important information. We encourage any parents and student-athletes who want to participate in winter or spring athletics to attend as well. After all paperwork is submitted the student athlete will be officially registered with the athletic department and eligible to try out for any sport during the year (sports physicals are good for one calendar year).
*PLEASE BRING YOUR UPDATED SPORTS PHYSICAL TO THIS MEETING
See packet with form attached or you can find it on the Hawk’s athletic website under “files and links”
https://kestrelhawks.bigteams.com
Fall Tryout Information
Boy's Soccer
August 14, 15 & 16
8:00 am- 10:00 am
Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Rd, Durham NC 27713
Douane Tucker
Co-ed Cross Country
August 20, 21 & 22
3:00- 5:00
Kestrel Heights School, 4700 South Alston Avenue, Durham NC 27713
Holly Thom
Girl's Volleyball
August 14, 15 & 16
3:00pm-5:00pm
Kestrel Heights Gym, 4700 South Alston Ave, Durham NC 27713
Dale Edmonds
Volleyball
PTSO News
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Community Events
About Us
Email: gordon@kestrelheights.org
Website: KestrelHeights.org
Location: 4900 Prospectus Drive, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: 919-484-1300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KestrelHeightsSchool/
Twitter: @KestrelHeights