Weekly Newsletter
KIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE
December 16, 2024
WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY
Wear something with Santa on it and enjoy one of his cookies from under the tree!
TUESDAY
We've eaten so much! Stretchy waistbands are a must, so wear your WARM-UPS!)
NO PLC'S!
WEDNESDAY
Day 8 of Merry Magic 🎄and Frosty Fun ☃️
Let’s see those FESTIVE HOLIDAY SWEATERS for this sweater weather!
THURSDAY
Day 9 of Merry Magic 🎄and Frosty Fun ☃️
Winter Break is drawing near, let's PARTY ON in our FESTIVE gear!
- Holiday Sing-Along (while parties are being set-up)
- Classroom Holiday Parties
- STAFF Holiday Party 5:00 pm @ Vitto's Pizza & Grill
- 2210 W Buckingham Rd, Garland, TX 75042
- Bring a $12-15 wrapped gift to swap (optional)
FRIDAY
Day 10 of Merry Magic 🎄and Frosty Fun ☃️
Dawn your FESTIVE FLANNEL (OR comfy PJs) and stop by the office for COZY BREAKFAST.
- Breakfast is courtesy of Horace Mann Insurance and The Cram Family (future in-laws!)
- PRIDE PARTIES
- LAST DAY OF THE GRADING CYCLE! GRADES LOCK ON SUNDAY!!
10 Days of Merry Magic and Frosty Fun
ACTION ITEM: COMPLETE TWO QUESTION SAFETY SURVEY!
SAFETY SURVEY!
Please complete this TWO QUESTION Safety Survey for our campus to receive 100% participation.
(Adriana Dunaway is our Safety Leader)
KAE/HAE Staff Holiday Party
for staff only (no plus ones)
Upcoming ELAR CBA Information
3rd Grade (just finishing up drama unit/informational)
Due to the length of the assessment, you may need to use two class periods to administer the assessment.
1 STAAR released informational passage
1 drama from HMH
1 STAAR released revising passage
1 ECR
4th Grade (just finishing up informational unit)
Due to the length of the assessment, you may need to use two class periods to administer the assessment.
2 released STAAR passages
1 released STAAR revising passage
1 ECR
1 SCR
5th Grade (just finishing up drama unit/informational)
1 released STAAR passage
1 SCR
1 released STAAR editing passage
1 released STAAR revising passage
Volunteers Needed for A+ UIL on Saturday 2/22/2025
Time commitment is 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
$30 hour for teachers.
Daily rate for paraprofessionals.
WINTER WEATHER SCHOOL CLOSURE/DELAY START PROTOCOLS
From Mrs. Ballard:
Next week (and our last one of 2024), we are finishing the unit “We are Connected.” The last lesson focuses on leadership, and guides students to see how noticing others feelings and showing empathy towards everyone is a form of leadership. I know this will be a busy week, so I’ve tried keep each day’s lessons short and simple.
Reminder
If I’m not readily available for a student, you can always use this form to let me know someone needs to be seen. School Counselor Referral Request (also available on the landing page)
FREE MONEY FOR TEACHERS!
Attached is the letter and form from PTA in order to claim your $75 classroom enrichment grant.
SHOUT OUTS!!!
SHOUT OUT TO...
Nicole Green from Brittan Joslin: Thanks for being my best friend I LOVE YOU!!!!
Karen from Green: Thank you for your years of love to these students and our technology. You will be missed, thank you for being a sweet sweet soul!!
Lauren from Megan: I am just so proud of how you have seamlessly jumped back into teaching, building relationships here with staff and kids, and just in general being the amazing person you are. I can't believe I get to see you every day again! We are all so lucky to have you here at Kimberlin! I love you!
ALE Team from Mr. Davis: Thank you for helping so much with students in music!
Murdoch, Hicks, Renning from Garza: Thank you for covering for me last minute! I love being part of the Kimberlin family! Thank you for all your kindness and support.
Nicole Reeves from Amy Whittington: You bring so much to the table here, and you always shine. Thank you for everything you do for us, and for our students. You are seen, heard, and loved!
Katy Valdora from Kara: Katy is always willing to help answer questions about PLAAFs and whatever else! Thanks, Katy!
Mardi, Kara and Christina from Tilson: My always helps me when I am stressed about ANYTHING. They keeps me level and on task.
Reeves from Tilson: Nicole always helps us in so many ways. I appreciate the way that she planned and set up all of the UIL tryouts and results. THANK YOU!
Second Grade Team from Carrion: Ladies! Thank you so much for everything you do! You are Rock Stars! Everyday there is something each one of you do that make the week so Amazing! I appreciate you and your smiles each day!
Stacy from Mardi: You are ALWAYS willing to do whatever it takes to help! I appreciate you!
Ebner from Gross: Thank you for collaborating me and talking through our plans in excruciating detail when I get stressed about them!!
Katy from Sarah: Thank you for finding some great resources to implement into the curriculum the past few weeks. The kids are succeeding with them!
Hale from Reavis: You are AMAZINGGGG! If it were not for you and your magic, ALL of my kids (and there are several) that see you would not have shown GROWTH on their MAP scores. THANK YOU for everything you do for me and my kiddos!!!! <3
Ebner from Ensley: Thanks for always being my sounding board!!! I'm so happy we're partners this year!!
Melissa Tilson from Adrian: Thank you so much for helping me with copies after school. You were so very thoughtful and I truly appreciate your help.
Karen from Garza: Thank you for adjusting your schedule to help test my students! Love ya!
Karen Clark from Becky M.: I hope you will see this! But I just wanted to publicly acknowledge you for all your hard work. Thanks so much for getting us some Chromebooks in the library! We are loving them.
Christa from Donielle: You're such a fun person to be around and I love working with you again. Thank you for allowing me to switch my testing day. You're Amazing!!
Melinda from Donielle: You're a lifesaver; always willing to lend a helping hand even when you're busy. You're strong, resilient, and your joyfulness is contagious. Keep Shining Bright!!
Monica from Summer: Thank you for stepping in and leading when meetings run late or I have to go pick up chocolate! I appreciate you more than you know!
Melinda from Summer: Thank you for helping in PE this week when my chocolate pickup ran late!! You are the best!
Renning from Garza: Thank you for breakfast and the yummy desserts! It brightens my day and gives me the extra little push to make through the day. Thank you for your friendship.
Murdoch from Garza: Thank you for taking the time to check-in on me when I need it the most. I admire your leadership and compassion you have towards the team you lead. Love ya!
Office Staff from Garza: The Punch CUP game! How fun! Thank you for finding ways to make if fun for the staff! I also love the Christmas Card. Thank you ladies!!
O'Dell from Garza: Thank you for making recess fun for our Kinders. You are the best!
Brandy from Murdoch: Thank you for all of the ways you take care of us and keep us safe, healthy, and happy!!
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
DECEMBER
2-20 MAP Testing Window
19 Classroom Holiday Parties
19 Staff Holiday Party @ Vitto's Pizza and Grill 5pm
20 Last Day of Fall Semester (NO EARLY RELEASE!)
JANUARY
6 Staff PD @ Kimberlin
7 First day of Spring Semester
17 Multicultural Night @ KAE 5:30-7:50 pm
20 MLK Jr. Day - No School