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Principal's Message to Hornet Families for the week of October 4th, 2021
Great evening fantastic families,
We are now in week 8 and just one week away from ending our first term and first quarter of the school year. Our instructional focus on campus remains the same, we are seeking student engagement and student centered learning in our classrooms. We are also excited about homecoming week and the big game Tuesday Night vs Burnet Middle School at Nelson Field. We hope to pack the house while we sink the sailors and protect the nest! Students can look forward to a fun filled spirit week and an amazing virtual pep rally on game day! Spirit details are below in our upcoming events section.
We made an announcement Friday morning about the October Tik Tok challenge. Of all things, the challenge is to actually slap a staff member. We know our scholars are better than this and encouraged them to not be influenced by this trend as it can have very real consequences. More important reasons are because actions like this are not indicative of the Hornet Way or model those of productive citizens. Consequences will not be just at the school level but also at the law enforcement level as well. We encourage all parents to monitor your scholar’s social media as digital citizenship is becoming more important than ever. Thank you to the parents who emailed us this information and Austin ISD leadership who shared this information with us to assure we were prepared. We are planning to discuss the importance of digital citizenship with our scholars in the near future and thank you in advance for your support by reinforcing our expectations at home.
#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 10/4/2021
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 4- B Day
Custodian and Groundskeeping Appreciation Day
Tuesday - OCTOBER 5 - A Day
Principal COFFEE- 8am in the library
Hornet Football vs Burnet @ NELSON FIELD 6pm
Custodian Appreciation Day!
Wednesday - OCTOBER 6- B Day
KEALING COVID CLINIC in the cafeteria. This is open to the public. Children must be 12 years of age.
Thursday - OCTOBER 7- A Day
Guitar Sectionals
Ultimate Frisbee Practice
Lady Hornet Volleyball vs TBA- ( A TEAM ONLY)
Friday - OCT- BDay
PSS FOOD PANTRY FRIDAY Distribution Day. Please contact Ms. Perez directly if your family is in need of pantry supplements.
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Volunteer lunch monitors needed
The school has need of parents to volunteer to supervise lunch. With some classes eating outside and more outdoor seating on the way, the school’s staff is stretched thin. If you can volunteer for part or all of lunch on any day of the week, please fill out our google form stating when you are available. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfx0Jhp2IeCl_bnyfplJxlDqiQN_miSmyPY_UGuhUvkeG1A0w/viewform
All volunteers will also need to fill out AISD’s volunteer form: https://austinpartners.org/volunteer/?fbclid=IwAR0M9qZ7M5hvTDQTjON2rVSThx018U2P_Pp_Cu_5KLjJrcwlXs0ziNfINM0
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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Kealing Hornet Stickers Want to show your spirt? Purchase some decals for your backpack, water bottle or laptop. | Hornet Earrings These super cool and very fashionable earrings are a great way for staff, teachers, parents and students to show their spirit! | YARD SIGNS Show your spirit by placing a Kealing Hornet sign on your front lawn. Buy a couple for your family to display in their yard! |
Kealing Hornet Stickers
Hornet Earrings
YARD SIGNS
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Cool Hoodie The weather is getting cooler. Show your spirit by wearing this super cool hoodie around town and of course in the halls of KMS. | Red Cool Hoodie Say it LOUD and say it PROUD! This red hoodie pops! | Tee Shirt Simply stated and still cool, the classic red tee-shirt is great for every day wear. |
Cool Hoodie
Red Cool Hoodie
Tee Shirt
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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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Twitter - @KTXHornets
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