KHS News
Friday, April 12, 2019
In this week's newsletter...
Quick Announcements:
Report Cards go home on today!
Good Friday is April 19th-No School
As of today we are open for school on May 1st.
Any parent interested in guiding your scholars future-please consider joining the Kestrel Charter School Board click here for the application: https://bit.ly/2H5RvRU
This newsletter contains the following information:
- School News
- Lunch Menu
- Sports at KHS
- Teacher Spotlight
- Classroom News
- Spring Performance Information
- Community News
Upcoming Events:
- Teacher Appreciation Week May 6th-May 10th
- Book Fair, May 12-22, BOGO!!!
May 16, 2019 - Elementary Spring Performance (Grades K-2 will perform at 5:30 pm and Grades 3-5 will perform at 6:45 pm).
May 22, 2019 - Middle School Dance Concert at 7:00 pm. This is required performance for all Middle School scholars.
- May 24th is a full day of school
- The 3rd grade end of year trip has been scheduled for Friday June 7th! More Details to come!
- 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on June 11th.
S.O.A.R. Celebration for Quarter 4
Spring has sprung as Kestrel Scholars continues to SOAR into 4th quarter! To cap off the 2018-2019 school year the 4th quarter PBIS celebration will be a "Popsicle and Play" theme party that will be held on Tuesday, May 28th at 2pm.
Scholars who receive 14 SOAR tickets, and do NOT receive ISS or OSS will be invited to attend this celebration!
Parents, help your scholar SOAR by staying up to date on their progress through Powerschool. If you are unsure of how to check their SOAR tickets in Powerschool please contact your scholar's homeroom teacher for more information.
Honor Roll Information
Honor Roll Assembly: April 23rd at 9:00 - DAN THE ANIMAL MAN
This will be a K-8, student only, event where all K-8 Honor Roll recipients will attend an hour long assembly in the gym. Individual recognitions won't be given during the assembly. Certificates will be given during homeroom.
School Concert Information-Save the Date!
May 16, 2019 - Elementary Spring Performance (Grades K-2 will perform at 5:30 pm and Grades 3-5 will perform at 6:45 pm). This is a required performance for all scholars.
May 22, 2019 - Middle School Dance Concert at 7:00 pm. This is required performance for all Middle School scholars.
**More specific details to come, as we get closer to the performances**
Lastly, the Dance Department is in need of a few classroom supplies: Paper Towels and Lysol Spray. Thanks for the donations I've received - it's greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your support of the Arts Program at Kestrel!!!!
Lunch Menu
Sports at KHS
Schedule
Hawks baseball and track and field teams start the season off next week with a home game and a home meet! Details;
https://kestrelhawks.bigteams.com/main/event/eventid/74440901
https://kestrelhawks.bigteams.com/main/event/eventid/74115100
Teacher Spotlight
He marched 26.2 miles in the Bataan Memorial Death March on March 17 at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The marathon was started in 1989 by the Army ROTC at New Mexico State University to remember the captive Filipino and U.S. soldiers, many from New Mexico. These soldiers who died during the Bataan Death March in the Philippines during World War II.
For More information see Mr. Griffin or click here: http://www.news-gazette.com/blogs/starting-line/2019-03/honoring-those-lost-during-the-bataan-death-march.html
Organ Pipe Mountains
Organ Pipe Mountains
Organ Pipe Mountains
Classroom News
Kindergarten:
Kindergarten is excited to start Quarter 4! We have been building our reading fluency and learning about ending digraphs! This quarter we will be focusing on beginning blends and begin our Authors Study! This is a great opportunity to learn about different authors listen to their great stories. We will be completing a craft for each of the week throughout May.
1st Grade:
First grade has a lot going on this week! We started incubating eggs on Wednesday that will hatch into baby chicks in 3 weeks! We are also publishing a class book titled "If I Were a Chick..." The books are available for purchase at https://studentreasures.com/parents/
2nd Grade:
We are so excited to be learning about Heroes and courage in 2nd grade. Scholars learned not all heroes wear capes-they sometimes wear glasses, write on whiteboards, read really fun stories, and are called teacher.
Ms. Filippone's class got their caterpillars this week and is so excited to watch them turn into butterflies!
3rd Grade:
FROM MRS. ROSS
Our Duke Gardens Field Trip has been rescheduled for April 17th. We will depart at 8:15am. Thank you to those Chapernes who are ale to reschedule and attend with us-YOU ARE AWESOME!
Parents should be checking Powerschool regularly. If you are unable to see your scholars grades-Please contact Mrs. Vargas at vargas@kestrelheights.org
Replacement Math books are $10.00-check only. Thank you.
Scholars are in need of Paper Towels for the classroom-donations would be appreciated.
Our Zoo Field Trip is now on track for JUNE 7th! An email went out with information for payment information $60.00 for bus and t-shirt.
https://kestrelheights.org/payments/
Click above to go directly to website to pay for ZOO field trip!
If you need it again, please email me... mross@kestrelheights.org
Hart's Hero: Sarah L.
Pierce's Sparkle of the Week: Ayaan
Peacock of the Week: Kai
Reminder
- First Payments due March 22nd- Please visit the Kestrel website for online payments
- Have a great spring break!
5th Grade:
We’re looking forward to a fabulous 4th quarter and celebrating the hard work of all 5th grade scholars on our end of year field trip to Carowinds on June 7. If you haven’t yet responded to your child’s homeroom teacher regarding interest in the trip, please be sure to do so ASAP.
Our 5th grade promotion ceremony will be on June 11 @ 9:00 at The River Church.
As always, please check the 5th grade website for the most up-to-date information.
For more information and important dates, please see the grade level website.
Middle School Blurb
6th Grade
Please be sure to check our 6th grade website www.kestrel6thgrade.weebly.com for class updates! Our EOY Field Trip Info will be coming soon!
7th Grade
No news is good news. Have a great weekend!
8th-Grade
This upcoming week in 8th grade... On Monday, the final quarter begins. Make sure to talk with your scholar about the importance of finishing the school year strong in order to fly into high school on a high note and with great momentum!
As the year winds down all subjects will be concluding their subject content while also preparing students for testing by spiraling in test prep strategies, study skills, and time management skills. Please be aware of finals week in the first week of June. We have a tentative date for 8th grade promotion for June 7th. The date is subject to change.
From the Spanish Corner
Hola Familias!!
To my Spanish1 Parents: This quarter, we have been talking about adverbs of frequency, verbs conjugations, "Hay", subject pronouns, possessive adjectives, definite and indefinite article, parts of the house, parts of the sentence, build your own paragraph, and more. Please, make sure your child reviews and practice the vocabulary package. We are getting ready for "Bachillerato".
5th and 4th: Continue researching about the Spanish Speaking Countries.
Please, email me with any questions: mariafoushee@kestrelheights.org
Gracias,
Mrs. Foushee
AIG News
This week in AIG....
This week in AIG classes 5th grades students are working on the "Stay Away from the Edge" challenge. The goal is to program their robot to sense an edge of a table, stop, and turn around to go another direction. The concept simulates the need for NASA's Mars rovers to be able to navigate around a cliff or edge of terrain safely.
PE
Lower elementary students have been playing "Pick up Your Yard" an activity that develops accuracy and different types of throws; over hand, under hand, over head and rolling.
Grades 3-5 have been working on evading, fleeing, dodging, lateral movement and fine motor skills by playing "Planet Invasion", a very fun invasion game that involves the use of flag belts.
Middle School students have been playing "Matball" - a kickball variation that allows for more involvement from all participants.
As the weather begins to warm PE will be held outside when possible. Please send your scholar with water bottles on PE day so they can stay hydrated and healthy during PE!
Doctor’s Notes
If your scholar needs to be excused from physical activities, please provide a doctor’s note.
Gym Shoes
Your scholar will need gym shoes (sneakers, tennis shoes) to participate in activities. They must have a flat bottom (no heel) and the foot must be fully covered. Sandals, Crocs, clogs, dress shoes, boots and any heeled shoes are not appropriate for class.
Art News
As often as I can, I will highlight a student who has gone above and beyond in their work and/or their behavior. I'll call it, "Tell Me Something Good".
Tell Me Something Good...
In my sixth grade class, EVERY SINGLE student has turned in their first project on time. Way to go and keep it up!
Ms. Mohn,
Dance
Hello Dance Families!
May 16, 2019 - Elementary Spring Performance (Grades K-2 will perform at 5:30 pm and Grades 3-5 will perform at 6:45 pm). This is a required performance for all scholars.
May 22, 2019 - Middle School Dance Concert at 7:00 pm. This is required performance for all Middle School scholars.
**More specific details to come, as we get closer to the performances**
Lastly, the Dance Department is in need of a few classroom supplies: Facial tissues, disinfectant wipes and paper towels.
Thank you for your support of the Arts Program at Kestrel!!!!
Music
To all Recorder and Choir club parents and Scholars
Recorder and Choir have now started up for the spring summers
Choir is on Tuesday afternoons from 3:15pm to 4:00pm and recorder club is Wednesday afternoons 3:15pm to 4:00pm
Mr. McKeiver
Community News
Pioneer Scholars
Pioneer Scholars ensures that our elementary and middle school students are building academic skills, achieving in school, and laying the foundation for future college success.
Program Description
Pioneer Scholars serves students in first through eighth grades. First through sixth grade students participate in highly-structured tutoring each and every day of the academic school year to develop and accelerate their skills. The instruction is delivered by licensed and qualified teachers and well-supported volunteers in an environment that demands high performance and commitment. To encourage developmentally appropriate extracurricular involvement and leadership activities, seventh and eighth grade students participate in this intensive academic instruction three days per week.
Students continue to sharpen their skills during the summer through an academic bridge program and other activities, including theater and basketball camps. Additional growth opportunities, such as career exploration events, technology skills instruction, a math and science mentoring program, and a College and Career Club for middle school students provide our students with even broader skills and experiences. Parent empowerment sessions are also held for families so that they are well prepared to support their students.
Eligibility & Application Process
Rising first through eighth graders residing in Durham County who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program are eligible to apply. Students are often referred to the Center through nominations from school staff, community members, and various community agencies. Families are also welcome to ‘self-nominate’ their student(s).
Students with strong academic commitment (mostly A’s and B’s in school), robust family support, and demonstrated financial need are considered strong candidates. Additionally, students must demonstrate personal character, work-ethic, and integrity as evidenced by teacher recommendations, personal statements, and an interview process.
Applications are available at Center each spring for the following school year.
For more information visit: https://www.emilyk.org/programs/pioneer-scholars/
Contact Mrs. Gordon to see if you meet qualifications gordon@kestrelheights.org
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Location: 4700 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: 919-484-1300
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