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KIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE

WeeklyNewsletterKIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE

July 15, 2024 July 15, 2024

Don't Fret, Summer Isn't Over Yet Don't Fret, Summer Isn't Over Yet

Welcome to our Newest Knights! Welcome to our Newest Knights!

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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 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 24-25 New Employee Orientation

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New GISD Employee Orientation

New to Garland ISD, professional staff ONLY.
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New to GISD? Scan the QR or click the icon to register!

Back to School PD - July 31-Aug 9 Back to School PD - July 31-Aug 9

Click HERE for an overview of our Back to School PD Schedule
You will receive more information on District PD Registration at a later date.

Building Access 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.


The custodial team has worked tirelessly to get classrooms ready, so please take care as you move in, unpack, or resettle in your space.
  • 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 OUTS!!!

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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 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
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2024-2025 GISD School Calendar
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