Comet Connection
Summer Edition- July 24, 2023
School Year- 2023-2024
Jumpstart
IMPORTANT DATES
August 9th Popsicles with the Principals on the Playground (4:00-5:00 pm)
August 17th- Open House-Back to School (Kindergarten-10 am-12pm) (1st-5th- 2:00-6:00pm)
August 21st- First Day for Kindergarten and First Grade Students
August 22nd- First Day for 2nd-5th Grade Students
More details about Open House-Back To School
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Kersey Creek will be combining the Open House and Back-to-School visits this school year. This will include a 40-minute visit to include a 20-minute teacher presentation about the grade level and class routines for the school year, and then time for students to unpack student supplies and parent/guardians complete required forms. There are two time choices for students/families to visit the teacher.
The combined Open House and Back-to-School events will take the place of the former Back-to-School in September. We hope you can join us!
*Kindergarten: 10:00-12:00p.m
Kindergarten students and families will attend one of two sessions.
Session 1: 10:30-11:10
or
Session 2: 11:20-12:00
STOP 1: Gym - Get the Teacher Name and room number. Arrive 15-20 minutes early to be on time to your session. There will be lines to get the Teacher Name(s).
STOP 2: BUS INFORMATION/TRANSPORTATION FORM - This will eliminate any anxiety about transportation on those first days of school. If this is complete, leave with the teacher. If you have questions, see Mrs. Ford Assistant Principal.
STOP 3: Visit the Teacher to Learn about classroom routines and expectations, and then drop off supplies
Teacher/School Open House packet with forms for parents to complete during visit
Drop off Classroom supplies when you visit your student’s teacher
MEDICATIONS: Parents can stop by to see school nurse, Teresa Nelson or email @tnelson@hcps.us
Pay School Fees in the Library or get information to complete online
*Grades 1-5: 2:00pm-6:00 pm
Last Names A-L
Session 1: 2:30pm-3:10pm
or
Session 2: 3:20 pm-4:00 pm
Last Names M-Z
Session 1: 4:30pm-5:10pm
or
Session 2: 5:20-6:00 pm
Students and families of students in Grades 1-5 will attend one of two Teacher Presentations/visits of your choice during your designated time. We recommend you arrive 20 minutes prior to the Presentation Session to allow time to check transportation information and get Teacher Name and Room Number in the Gym.
The Teacher Presentation will be the first 20 minutes of each session, and the last 20 minutes will be student supplies organization and parents complete necessary forms for the teachers.
*If you are a parent of a special education student, don’t forget to meet your child’s Special Education Case Manager.
SPECIAL NOTES:
**If you are NEW to KCES and have not registered for school, you will not have a teacher assignment. To register your student(s) please call our Registrar, Karen Jennings @ (804) 723-3440.
SPECIAL NOTE:
**If you are new to Kersey Creek and have started the registration process, please be sure that all registration items (ex. Immunization forms, health documents) have been submitted by August 16th so that you will not be impacted on Open House Day.
STOP 1: Gym - Get the Teacher Name and room number. Arrive 15-20 minutes early to be on time to your session. There will be lines to get the Teacher Name(s).
STOP 2: BUS INFORMATION/TRANSPORTATION FORM - This will eliminate any anxiety about transportation on those first days of school. If this is complete, leave with the teacher. If you have questions, see Mrs. Ford Assistant Principal, in the main lobby.
STOP 3: Visit the Teacher to Learn about classroom routines and expectations, and then drop off supplies
Teacher/School Open House packet with forms for parents to complete during visit
Drop off Classroom supplies when you visit your student’s teacher
MEDICATIONS: Parents can stop by to see school nurse, Teresa Nelson or email @tnelson@hcps.us
Pay School Fees in the Library or get information to complete online
If a student/parent does not attend Open House/Back-to-School, the teacher will contact the parent by phone call to welcome them and introduce yourself by Friday, August 18, 2023.
If a parent/student cannot attend Open House/Back-to-School, the student can bring supplies on the first day of school or you are welcome to bring student supplies to drop at school between August 10-August 18, 8:00am-2:00pm. Please make sure the student’s full name and grade is clearly on the outside of all bags. Materials will be delivered to the teacher who will call the parent by Friday, August 18, 2023.
Meet our new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Amy Ford
I am looking forward to working in partnership with Mrs. Townes and the exceptional teachers and staff at Kersey Creek Elementary School, to continue providing all students and families with an excellent educational experience. Prior to joining Kersey Creek as the Assistant Principal, I was the Special Education Senior Teacher here at Cool Spring Elementary School and Kersey Creek Elementary School. While I have familiarity with our school staff, students and families, I am very excited to be a part of the school community full time. I worked as a special education teacher for 20 years in Henrico and Hanover County. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Old Dominion University and a Master’s Degree from James Madison University. I am a proud member of House Tatonka!
My goal this year is to develop strong working relationships with our staff, students and families. I look forward to meeting all of you and working together throughout the year.
New to 3rd Grade this year- Mrs. Lisa Agee
New to 5th Grade- Miss Alexandra Whiteside
Other new staff members
- Dabreona Wilkinson- 1st Grade Teacher, formerly a kindergarten teacher at Mechanicsville Elementary
- Shannon Baker- NEW Adaptive Teacher, formerly Instructional Assistant at Rural Point ES
- Heather Gifford- Itinerant Librarian, formerly 3rd grade teacher at Battelfield Park ES
- Torri Allsop- Library Office Assistant
- Caroline Alodaini-ESOL Teacher
Other Documents
(please be reminded to use transportation notes to communicate changes with your child's dismissal plan)
Kersey Creek Elementary
Email: mtownes@hcps.us
Website: https://hanoverkces.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Location: 10004 Learning Lane, Mechanicsville, VA, USA
Phone: (804) 723-3440