Weekly Newsletter
KIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE
July 15, 2024
Don't Fret, Summer Isn't Over Yet
Welcome to our Newest Knights!
Assistant Principal - Christa Hicks
2nd Grade RLA/SS - Melissa Tilson
3rd Grade Math/Sci - Lauren Reavis
4th Grade RLA/SS - Olivia Singleton
PE Aide - Danielle Evans
(Click to learn more about these Knights!)
Other Knight Moves
We have some exciting moves happening across our campuses!!
- Nicole Reeves will be paving the way in a unique new role as the Kimberlin-Hillside Instructional Programs Coordinator.
- Adriana Dunaway is moving on up into the Principal's Secretary role.
- Christina Carrion is joining the 2nd grade team as a Math/Science teacher.
- Amy Entrop will be heading over to Hillside in her new position as LPAC Support Teacher.
- Patty Murphy is also joining the Hillside staff as the full-time Library Aide.
- Lori Harper has jumped across the hall, right into the Kimberlin Library Aide spot.
- Rachel Hernandez has agreed to become a full time Knight as our Data Clerk.
- Miguel Rodriguez was officially named as the LEAD Custodian at Kimberlin.
What a joy it is to watch all of these people taking leaps of faith as they step into new roles!
24-25 New Employee Orientation
New GISD Employee Orientation
New to GISD? Scan the QR or click the icon to register!
Back to School PD - July 31-Aug 9
Building Access
The building is accessible Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.
If you choose to come outside of those hours, you must call GISD security (972-494-8911) to gain authorization to enter.
- As you begin to set up, please refrain from placing unwanted items in the hallway or lounge.
If you have things that really need to go, grab a friend and take it out to the dumpster. - Broken or damaged furniture CAN go into the hallway with a "SALVAGE" sign
- Please do not drag furniture/ across freshly waxed floors.
SHOUT OUTS!!!
SHOUT OUT TO...
Nicole Reeves: Thank you for agreeing to take on this position as the first Instructional Programs Coordinator, balancing two campuses, multiple instructional programs, and your MASTERS degree. Your help this summer has been invaluable and I am delighted to watch you run with this new position.
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
JULY
15 Building accessible M-F 7:30-5:30
31 Employees' First Day Back
AUGUST
7 Back to School Bash 5-6:30 p
12 First Day of School
13 PRIDE Rally
- K-2 - 8:45-9:15 am
- 3-5 - 9:30-10:00 am