Robinson Family Newsletter

Lastly, students will participate in Winter Benchmark Assessments this week. These assessments help inform instruction. Please encourage your child to take their time and give their best effort on each assessment.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead!

Dr. Garrett & Dr. Bordenkircher

• December 5 - 12 - Winter Benchmarking
• December 15 - 19 - Winter Spirit Week
• Monday - Wear your favorite Winter holiday colors
• Tuesday - Wear your favorite Winter headgear or accessories
• Wednesday - Dress as your favorite holiday character
• Thursday - Wear your favorite holiday sweater
• Friday - Wear your favorite pajamas or comfy clothes
• December 19 - Winter Parties
• December 22 - January 2 - NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS - Winter Break
• January 5 - School Resumes
• January 6 - Report Cards accessible in Infinite Campus
• February 21 - Trivia Night

Join us as we count down the days to Winter Break!

Our Winter parties will take place on Friday, December 19, at 2:45 PM. Due to limited space, we can accommodate only four parent volunteers per class.

Each class will need one volunteer to organize and coordinate the party, while the remaining volunteers will assist with preparing and facilitating activities. To give all families a chance to participate, we kindly ask that those who volunteered for the Fall party allow other families to sign up for the Winter party. Teachers will reach out if additional volunteers are needed.

Please note that younger siblings should not attend class parties.

All volunteers must be cleared by our HR via our volunteer process, which includes the following steps:

• Fill out the KSD Volunteer Application via the button below.
• Review the KSD Volunteer Information guide.
• Once you submit the application, you will receive an email with the directions on how to complete the required background checks:
  • Fingerprint Background Check (MACHS via the Missouri State Highway Patrol)
  • Registration with the Family Care Safety Registry (through the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services)

On January 12-23, 2026, our K-5th Grade physical education classes will participate in an in-house skating program. Skates will be delivered directly to the school and used inside our gymnasium.

The program fee is $10 per student. This includes skate rental for all four skating days, along with delivery and pickup of equipment. Due to insurance restrictions, personal skates cannot be used. Please return the bottom portion of the permission slip with $10 cash (or check payable to Robinson Elementary) to your child’s classroom teacher no later than December 12th, 2025.

We are gearing up for our upcoming Trivia Night. We are seeking sponsors, live auction experiences, and other wish list items for the silent auction. To donate, please click the picture below or complete the Donation and Sponsorship Google form.

A 5th grade dedication ad is a great way to celebrate your 5th grader. Ads are available to order now through 12/31/25 (Yearbook Ad Sales). We would like to see every 5th grader represented in the dedication ad section of the yearbook. Money raised with these dedication ads helps to offset the cost of the yearbooks and the cost of the photography & pictures for the 5th grade graduation. Please note that dedication ads are only for 5th grade students.

For parents who do not want to use the Yearbook Sales site, please complete this google form https://forms.gle/aj3an2RZKZjp392V7 to have a Free 1/8 Page Ad created by the yearbook committee.

To order a 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and Full size ad, please visit Yearbook Ad Sales. On the site, you can create your own ad by using the yearbook software or select a committee created ad...the pricing is the same.

1/8 Page FREE

1/4 Page $25

1/2 Page $50

Full Page $100

Create your own Dedication Ad Info

If you want to create your own ad using the software, click "Start New Ad" under Student Dedication Ad. You will need to create an account (so that you can save your progress) and then select a size and a template. You will need to complete the ad before checking out.

The committee created ads can be found under "Current Year Extras" at the bottom of the page. If you choose this option, you will need to input the ad information (the wording for your ad and any design ideas-your child's favorite colors, hobbies, sports, interests) in the message box prior to check out. You will also need to email all pictures to be used in the ad to RobinsonElementaryYB@gmail.com.

Yearbook Sales will start in January, we are only taking dedication ad orders at this time. All ad orders need to be completed by Dec 31, 2025.

If you have any questions please email robinsonelementaryyb@gmail.com.

Please know our doors are always open, or you can call or email if you ever have a question, concern, or suggestion. We appreciate your support! Your student's teacher is also a valuable source of information and may be the best place to start when seeking information about class-specific topics.

Dr. La'Kendra Garrett, Principal

Dr. Jen Bordenkircher, Assistant Principal

Phone: 314-213-6140

Location: 803 Couch Avenue Kirkwood, MO 63122

Website: https://robinson.kirkwoodschools.org/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RobinsonElementarySchool

Instagram: @robinsonelementaryschool