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The End-of-Year (EOY) MAP Testing Window for Kindergarten – 5th grade has been updated.

The testing window will open on April 21, 2025, and will close on May 16, 2025 for ALL K-5th grade students.

World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day that takes place within Autism Acceptance Month, annually on April 2. The purpose of this date is to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder and the importance of early diagnosis, as well as early intervention.

National Autism Acceptance Month raises awareness for autism spectrum disorder during the month of April. This month also celebrates these unique individuals in order to increase acceptance and inclusion within their communities.

The transfer request process is for campus lateral moves only: teacher to teacher, grade level

counselor to grade level counselor, grade level librarian to grade level librarian, (elementary, middle,

or high school). It is NOT for staff seeking a promotion (e.g. Teacher to counselor/librarian/assistant

principal; elementary counselor to middle school counselor).

Transfer Eligibility Requirements:

• Employees must complete the online transfer request during the application submission window.
• Employee must have appropriate certification (or certification plan) for the position.
• Transfers will not be approved without correct certification appearing on TEA Virtual Certificate or plan confirmed by the HR Certification team.
• Employees on an intervention (growth) plan are ineligible.

• Self-Awareness – Students gain understanding and practice the importance of serving others and being a positive influence.

• Cultural Competence – Students build a broader global perspective and seek an impact that creates fairness and equality for all.

• Empathy – Students build perspective on the needs of others and identify the positive impact they can have on people’s lives through service.

K-2 SEL Slides

3-5 SEL Slides

Attached is the letter and form from PTA in order to claim your $75 classroom enrichment grant.

HAVE A SHOUT OUT YOU WANT ME TO INCLUDE IN NEXT WEEK'S NEWSLETTER?

The Person Who Decorated the Restrooms from Tilson: I love the sweet notes decorating the restrooms. They are so kind and make the area so much nicer.

Jordan Davis from Becky McKee: Thank you for allowing Readers Theater to perform within your music program. I appreciate all your hard work in bringing performance opportunities to our campus!

Charlotte B from Becky McKee: Thank you so much for reading to kids in the library during book fair week! Your willingness to participate helps me to better manage the fair . I appreciate you so much,!

Becky McKee from Kara: Great job on Book Fair! The kids looooved it!

Summer from Kara: Your field day prep is UNMATCHED! Thank you!!

Monica Barron from Summer Killion: Thank you for all of the prep and late hours you put in to make field day so fantastic. AND for being my piece finder, photographer, game resetter and everything in between on field day. I couldn't do it without you!!!

Rachel, Adrianna and Melinda from Summer: Thank you all for you help before and during field day with posters, signs, filling water jugs, moving clothes and so much more. Thank you!!

Valdora & Gibson from Summer Killion: You two are the real rock stars of field day! Thank you for being at the changing zone all day long, I appreciate you more than you know!

Fabulous KAE Staff!! from Killion: Thank you so much for your willingness to change your day, play in the foam, get your face painted AND read all my emails. Field Fay 2025 was the best day ever thanks to you!!

SHOUT OUT YOUR COLLEAGUES! Enter it HERE!

MARCH

24 STAAR Review Plans Begin

27 Fun Food Day!

31-Apr 3 Robotics Team & Coaches to Iowa for U.S. Open Championship

APRIL

2 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

4 School Librarian Appreciation Day

5 KAE Carnival

7-11 Assistant Principal's Appreciation Week

8 STAAR Reading (3rd-5th)

15 STAAR Science (5th only)

17 2nd Grade Music Program

18 Student/Staff Holiday

22 STAAR Math (3rd-5th)

29 Spirit Night @ Raising Canes (4-9 pm)

MAY

1 Special Olympics (for participating ALE students)

2 Spirit Stick Sales

2 GLOW Dance & Party

5-7 5th Grade Camp

5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week

8 1st Grade Music Program

9 Muffins with Misses

14 Spirit Night @ Hawaiian Bros (5-9 pm)

15 Kimberlin Choir Concert