Summer News
Kestrel Heights Charter School
Summer Hours in July
Kestrel Heights School will be closed July 2nd-July 6th, Happy 4th of July everyone!
On July 9th, we will open with our summer hours. 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.
Summer Reading Camp
This is for students who have completed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade, and is by invitation only, based on the student's mClass score. Invitations for the Summer Reading Camp have already gone home and most registrations have been returned.
Summer Reading Camp will run from 8:00-12:00 on the following days: July 9-12, 16-19, 23-26. Students in the 3rd grade who have not yet tested proficient in reading will have the opportunity to take the Read to Achieve test on July 26.
2018-2019 Staffing Update
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Middle School Electives
Based on parent feedback we are in the process of scheduling a second elective for 6, 7, and 8th grade students for the 2018-19 school year. We would appreciate your assistance in completing the survey on our teacher-led elective offerings and our elective instructional schedule. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNVSZGN There are 3 questions to this survey, therefore, it should only take a few minutes to complete.Extended Day for 2018-2019
The Kestrel Heights Board of Directors would appreciate your assistance in completing this survey to share your thoughts on extending school hours for the 2018-19 school year. Currently, our school schedule begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. We are considering an extended school day that would begin at 7:50 AM and end at 3:00 PM. This survey should not take more than 5 minutes: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PHT39J8
Find Summer Meals in Your Neighborhood
Nutritious free meals are available for children and teens 18 and younger at many locations throughout the nation throughout the summer while school is out of session. Use the mapping tool below to find a site near you.
Site information for 2018 will start becoming available in early May. New sites will be added throughout the summer. Please check back often for updated information.
Go To:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
Organization Name Distance (mi)
Life Center - King Park 2.74
Institute for the Development of Young Leaders 2.92
Neighborhood Tutorial Services 2.98
21st CCLC Summer Program (7415 Fayetteville Rd) 3.5
Southwest Elementary 3.53
Emory Woods 3.73
Wythe Balance Yoga creative summer camp 3.88
Ivy Community Center 4.26
RTP Kids 4.36
Hillside High School 4.89
Carpool Support
Dear Kestrel Heights Families,
Like many parents last year, I found myself between a rock and hard place, I simply could not arrange my work schedule to accommodate the transportation needs of my three children and it was stressful. Luckily another parent referred to a resource that I’ve come to rely on, E Link.
After reaching out and having an in-depth discussion with one of the owners I was pleased to learn the Elink had been created by a couple in the same boat. They were offering a service to help the community that was reliable, safe and affordable. Not only was Elink able to accommodate before and after pick-up and drop off they were flexible and often helped when our kids had after school practices and clubs.
Daily texts notifying me the kids had been picked up from school put me as ease. Elink provided me with a piece of mind knowing my children were with responsible members of the community that had all been background checked. I stand behind Elink and support them as they grow and are evolve becoming a staple in the community, ultimately helping children and parents navigate our busy lifestyles. Without a doubt I recommend Elink and fully endorse their mission.
Kind Regards,
Cydney Walker
Click the link below to view their brochure
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9P60B9ZyWsLcFoyei1MWEFtZ1hpbXo4bVF5SVc3UUtRekJ3/view?usp=sharing
Contact Us
Kestrel Heights School, located near the Research Triangle Park in Durham, is a public charter school established in 1998. Beginning in Fall 2017, the school will focus exclusively on elementary and middle school students with approximately 600 students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
The Kestrel Heights team believes that all children can succeed. We provide a diverse and welcoming environment where academics are emphasized, creativity is celebrated, and children are encouraged to excel.
By fostering a community with high expectations, modeling characteristics of responsible citizenship, and focusing on the development of the whole person, we aim to nurture lifelong learners.
Email: gordon@kestrelheights.org
Website: kestrelheights.org
Location: 4900 Prospectus Drive, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: 919-484-1300
Facebook: facebook.com/kestrelheights
Twitter: @kestrelheights