KHS News
Tuesday, November 26th, 2019
In this newsletter...
Announcements:
- November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break, No School
- Lost and found will be emptied December 4th. Please check for any lost items.
- December 9th, No School-Teacher Workday
This newsletter contains the following information:
- Lunch Information
- Winter Wishes
- Purchase Kestrel Gear
- Candy Cane Grams
- Holiday Shoppe
- Community Resources
Upcoming Events:
December 9 No School (Required Teacher Workday)
December 10 Winter Sports Picture Day
December 10 Board of Directors Meeting
December 12 Winter Concert (K-5)
December 13 Interim Reports (Via PowerSchools)
December 17 Winter Concert (6-8)
December 19 Community Discussion
December 19 Seminar Day
School Announcements
Winter Concert
Greetings Families!
We are one month away from the elementary school's Winter Performance on Dec. 12th!!!
Grades K-2 will be performing at 5:30 pm and Grades 3-5 will be performing at 6:45 pm. This is a required performance for our scholars. Details regarding performance attire will be shared in the upcoming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there!!!
Winter Wishes
Important Dates
November 29th by 3 pm - Last date to request assistance
November 29th - First date to sign up to fill a request (SignUpGenius)
December 16th - All wrapped gifts need to be turned into Mrs. Kennedy at the elementary school
December 19th and 20th - Families who requested assistance should pick up gifts in person.
Kestrel Heights School wants to make sure every KHS family has a wonderful holiday season. Winter Wishes will match Kestrel families in need with donor families willing to buy gifts or clothing this holiday season.
Who am I helping?
A Kestrel Heights student whose family requests assistance.
Who can request assistance?
Any Kestrel Heights family in need of assistance. The only requirement is for a parent/guardian to complete the form to request assistance. This program is meant to help our families in need, so please only request assistance if your need is substantial.
How do you request assistance?
Fill out the Winter Wishes Gift Request Form: http://bit.ly/winterwishesrequest19
K-8 Contact: Stacy Kennedy 919-484-1300 x302 or Morgan Callahan at 919-484-1300 x205 kennedy@kestrelheights.org or callahan@kestrelheights.org
Are requests for assistance kept confidential?
Yes, all requests for assistance will be kept confidential. Only Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Callahan will know who requests assistance. Each gift request will be numbered to keep track of who made the request.
How do I fill a gift request?
A SignUpGenius will be posted on November 29th listing all gift requests. You can choose which gifts you would like to fill via the SignUpGenius. Include gift number when returning wrapped gifts to the school. All stocking stuffer requests do not need to be wrapped but do need to be identified by the gift number. Information about the program can also be found in our Kestrel Newsletters.
Is there a price limit per request?
Yes. Please only request gifts that are $50 or less.
Will all gift requests be filled?
Not necessarily. This will depend on the response to the program. You will know which requests have been filled by December 17th, if not before. Last year, most requests were filled.
LunchTime Update
What has been done:
- Email generator has been disabled (no more random emails)
- Syncing pre-order selections
Here is what you can do to help:
- Check your balance and transaction history for any errors
- Make sure to save your meal selections for upcoming school days
- Email Mrs. Gordon if you have any discrepancies with your account
Don't Forget to Pre-Order
Everyone MUST pre-order lunch, otherwise a lunch WILL NOT be prepared.
What you need before you order:
1. Create your account and add your child to your account (See Guide attached or click here)
2. Review Menu with your child. A “complete meal” is the lunch meal posted on the menu.
3. Review the dates you are selecting, as the dates are in numerical order, not calendar order.
Here is How to Pre-Order:
Step 1. Log into your account. School Payment Portal
Step 2. There will be a new button to pre-order the meals. Click on Meal Pre-Order then on Select Meals to the left of their student(s) name.
Step 3. Select the date and meal selection from a drop down menu. “Complete Meal” is what is posted on the menu.
Step 4. Click Save.
Free or Reduced Lunch Application
Maureen Gordon
919.484.1300 ext 300
Get Some KHS Swag
Use this link to place your order!
If you have any questions contact Coach Dale via email edmonds@kestrelheights.org.
KHS Holiday Shop
Community Information
E-Link Carpool Services
Curriculum Bridge
Curriculum Bridge is an academic enrichment program that is built on and around assisting children who need the help outside of school. Academic enrichment tutoring for Pre-K thru 8th grade.
Every other Saturday
10am – 12pm
South Regional Library
4505 S. Alston Ave.
Durham, NC 27713
Academic Tutoring All School Year! We help with:
Grade Level Assessments
Homework Assistance
Free Snack Packs
Curriculum T-Shirt
One on One Tutoring
For More Information Contact:
Guy Crawford Curriculum Bridge
Teacher Coordinator Guyvc4@Gmail.Com
Come Join Us
Website: kestrelheights.org
Location: 4700 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: 919-484-1300
Facebook: facebook.com/KestrelHeightsSchool/
Twitter: @KestrelHeights