Weekly Newsletter
KIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE
September 9, 2024
STEM Night - September 20th
Teachers and staff are encouraged to attend!!
Scan the QR to order a Whataburger meal!
Grading Guidelines
One grade, per subject, entered weekly
- Cycle 1 Progress Notice grades locked on Sept 1.
- At this point, you should have at least 3 grades in for every subject.
- Stay on top of entering grades weekly so that students and families have time to review grades prior to final cycle ending.
- It is your responsibility to be familiar with GISD local and legal grading policies
SEL Class Slides
Click below for access to this week's SEL Meeting slides.
Branching Minds Family Communication
Click graphic above to complete the Fire Retardant Verification Form
(Fire retardant spray located in the front office cabinets under the windows.)
mCLASS window: August 19 - September 20
Eureka Training Modules
ACTION! Click the graphic below to complete your FAVORITE THINGS form for PTA!!
SHOUT OUTS!!!
SHOUT OUT TO...
Krystal, Jordan & Max from Summer: Thank you all for being flexible and taking students outside last Friday! We could not have finished our robotics tryouts without your help!! Thankful to work with you three every day!
Green & Heath from Killion: Thank you for being fantastic co-coaches for robotics! Tryouts are such a beast and you both were ready for whatever got thrown our way last week including a power outage and getting locked outside!! And a second huge thank you for staying late several days to prep before and debrief afterwards!
2nd - 5th grade teachers from Killion: Thank you SO much for filling out the long recommendation forms for our students trying out for robotics. Your thoughtful responses are extremely helpful!
2nd grade team from Mardi: My team is uber supportive! Blessed to work with them!
Jodi, Paula, Valdora, & Hale from Sarah Gibson: Thanks to ALL OF YOU for your support + listening to me this week...and daily!
Mrs. Hicks from Amy Whittington: Thank you for being such a friendly, positive person. I'm so glad you're here with us!
KAE Staff from Megan : THANK YALL SO MUCH for the kindness everyone has shown me this week with cards and hugs and my shower. I feel so lucky to work at Kimberlin and I am so thankful for each one of you!
Rachel Hernandez from Adriana Dunaway : Thank you so much for supporting the office the way you do. You are an incredible fast learner and you are ROCKING the Data Clerk position. I am so grateful for you.
Nicole, Jennifer, and Brittan! from Megan : Thank yall for the most perfect shower. It was so me and I loved every second of it. Y'all make coming to work every day the very best and I am so very thankful. How lucky are we? I love y'all!
Elizabeth from Megan : What. A. Queen. You are doing such a wonderful job and I am so proud of you!
Adriana from Donielle : Thank you SO much for all of your help with my field trip questions! You're the Best! :)
Jodi Norris from Brandy: I love how you work so hard to meet each individual child's needs, sometimes despite the parent. It's a pleasure working with a great team member and you remind me to advocate for these kids without compromise. Keep up your good work.
Kara Coker from Lauren Reavis: Thank you SO much for answering ALL of my GT hours questions! You're amazing!
All of ALE, Teachers and Aides from Brandy: You all do a hard job really well. Your patience and love for your students does not go unnoticed. I enjoy visiting your classrooms, watching your efforts come to life with students learning and behaviors improving over time. We could not do it without you, your work is so important and I'm inspired by your grace in each days challenges.
Melissa Tilson from Kara: Not only does Melissa shine like a diamond on the outside (have you seen her cute outfits?), but also also shines on the inside. She takes care of students, is a tech guro, has "distinguished" content knowledge, and is a joy to have on our team. She is knowledgeable and makes KAE an even better place.
Mardi, Melissa, Christina from Kara: Thanks for being my right hand...literally. You three have helped me so much, and I'm eternally grateful!
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
SEPTEMBER
2 Labor Day (NO SCOOL)
20 STEM Night (PTA Math/Science Night)
OCTOBER
3 5th Grade Camp Mtg - 5:30pm
11 Donuts with Dudes
14-18 Fall Break
25 Picture Day