Principal's Message to Hornet Families for the week of October 11th, 2021
Great evening fantastic families,
We are now in the final week of our first term which also indicates we are about a quarter of the way through the 2021-2022 School year! I can’t believe how fast time is flying and how much fun we are having at Kealing while learning. There will be no school for scholars on Monday as our teachers take time to grow professionally. Please take the time to assure all assignments are completed and do something fun as a family. We also have our Short Cycle Assessments this week on Tuesday 10/12 & Wednesday 10/13, it is very important scholars take these exams seriously. It gives us the best insight on scholar mastery on critical standards that will be on the STAAR exam at the end of year. Intervention plans are derived from the success of these exams. We still aim to be an A campus and standards mastery is a big part of that.
We also plan to send home House Bill 4545 letters this week to families whose students qualify for Accelerated Instruction. We want to assure that our students in need acquire at least 30 hours of targeted instruction to fill in any instructional gaps that may have arisen as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic. We will no longer communicate “holds” on campus. The hold is utilized to maintain privacy and allow EMS to access the building to take an individual to the hospital if necessary. When a “hold” is initiated there is no immediate threat as these are situations in most cases where an individual’s medical circumstance is known and at that time has occured. We only call the “hold” to stop movement in the building, there is no threat of danger at that time. We will still communicate any situations where the safety of our scholars and staff are in question.
Please join us Wednesday at House Park as our Hornet football team takes on the Martin Eagles at House Park. We will start at 6p. Thank you all for choosing Austin ISD and Kealing Middle School. We are honored to have your family be a part of ours.
#BEGREATmentality
#ProgressNotPerfection
2021-2022 Initiatives and Goals
1.) Daily Formative Assessment
2.) Literacy in Every Classroom
3.) Standards Aligned Instruction
4.) Progress Monitoring
Academic Goal
Utilizing an array of assessments (MAP- Measure of Academic Progress, SCA - AISD Short Course Assessment, and STAAR - State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness), the percentage of each demographic/special group of students performing at the meets level in Math & English will increase by at least 5% - 10% from August 17th, 2021 to May 27th,2022.
Social Goal
- TBA (we are still working on this but planning to look at the types of counseling visits our students are requesting)
KMS Safety Protocols as of 10/11/2021
All Day
Mask wearing is mandatory
Before School
All staff, students, and visitors are encouraged to self screen for COVID 19 symptoms before entering into a campus or other Austin ISD Facilities each day
Arrival
- We will maintain outdoor markers to social distance
Transition
- we will encourage moving halls where students are encourage to not stop while transitioning to classes
Classrooms
- We are space seating/desks at least 3 feet apart when feasible
- Each classroom will have a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration unit
- Personal Protective Equipment will be available in each room
- Plexiglass dividers available
Breakfast & Lunch
- Assigned seating
- Students are allowed to eat lunch both inside the cafeteria and outside in the courtyard
- Plexiglass accordian dividers.
Dismissal
- we will have staggered dismissal where scholars will be dismissed by areas of the building to reduce traffic.
Upcoming Dates
Monday - OCTOBER 11-
No School- Staff Development
Indengious People Day
Tuesday - OCTOBER 12 - A Day
Principal TEA- 5:30pm Zoom Meeting-link to be published Tuesday morning.
KEALING WALKING GROUP- 7:30am Join Ms. Perez for laps around the track! All are welcome.
Wednesday - OCTOBER 13- B Day
HORNET FOOTBALL vs. MARTIN MS @ HOUSE PARK 6pm
KEALING WALKING GROUP- 7:30am Join Ms. Perez for laps around the track! All are welcome.
SOCCER TRY- OUTS
Thursday - OCTOBER 14- A Day
Ultimate Frisbee Practice
Lady Hornet Volleyball vs TBA- ( A TEAM ONLY)
SOCCER TRY-OUTS
Friday - OCT 15- B Day
PSS FOOD PANTRY FRIDAY Distribution Day. Please contact Ms. Perez directly if your family is in need of pantry supplements. 512-414-6700
NATIONAL PRINCIPAL MONTH
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.
Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in education. Principals set the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication, and determination that provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success. Each October, NASSP, NAESP, and AFSA seek to honor these unsung heroes for their tireless efforts in pursuit of excellence in education.
National Principals Month is a widely recognized celebration of the principalship, marked by national and state resolutions supporting the event, as well as acknowledgements from U.S. Senators and Representatives, and top government officials. However, the most important National Principals Month celebrations are the ones that take place in schools and communities across the country.
WORLD FOOD DAY DONATIONS
KEALING FAMILY WALK & CHAT GROUP
New Horizons Youth Lacrosse Opportunity
We have begun our "FallBall" gatherings and wish to invite Kealing Students to join us. There is no cost to participate and we provide equipment, insurance, league fees, and coaching. Check out the website for more information.
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CRAZY SOCK DAY Mr. Wilson was showing his spirit with his Bumblebee Yellow socks. The ever dapper principal, made sure the suit and tie matched the socks. | Orchestra Wonderful performance by the Hornet Orchestra. | Band We have a talented group of musicians at KEALING! |
CRAZY SOCK DAY
Orchestra
Band
PTA No-HASSLE Fundraiser
What does a no-hassle fundraiser mean? Rather than spending time and money raising PTA funds through food and goods sales, galas, walkathons, other -athons, etc., this is a quick, no-stress fundraiser.
"I do not want to bake. It’s too hot and I don’t need any more cookies around here. Here is the money I would have spent on ingredients and on baked goods at the sale."
"I still have rolls and rolls of gift wrap. Who uses gift wrap anymore when there are gift bags? No, I don’t want to sell it or buy anymore. Here’s my money to save the trees!"
"Volunteer? I want to but I just don’t have the time. I don’t want to feel guilty anymore. Please take my money."
Simply donate and you're done. Your dollars help provide and purchase high priority teacher wish-list items, ELA books, food for community building and teacher appreciation events, microscopes for science, outdoor eating areas, and more.
For more info and to donate visit:
No Hassle Fundraiser Link
And if joining PTA is still on your to-do list, that can be done on your donation form too.
Questions? Email vpfundraising@kealingpta.org.
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Vaccine Clinics @ Kealing | Vaccine Clinics @ Kealing | KEALING FOOD PANTRY We continue to serve Kealing families through the generosity of Kealing families and Kealing Community members. Thank you, Kealing families and staff for making our pantry such a success. |
Vaccine Clinics @ Kealing
Vaccine Clinics @ Kealing
KEALING FOOD PANTRY
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