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This is a reminder that student pick-up occurs at the back of the school building, on the playground along S Hinds St. The school day ends at 2:25 pm every weekday except Wednesdays, when we have a 1:10 pm early release schedule.

Unless you are picking your student up outside of our regular pick-up time windows, please meet them at the playground, not the front office. Your cooperation helps us keep traffic flowing smoothly and supports clear routines for students.

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At Kimball, we expect all students to attend school regularly and on time. Student drop-off and breakfast time opens at 7:35 am, and the school day starts at 7:55 am.

If you know ahead of time your student will be absent or tardy (due to an appointment, illness, family emergency, or any other reason) you can let us know by calling the Kimball front office at 206-252-7280, emailing Kimball Elementary Attendance at kimball.attendance@seattleschools.org, or messaging our Office Assistant, Mx. Moss, on TalkingPoints.

If there are ongoing issues affecting your student's attendance or school arrival time, please reach out so that we can support you in addressing those issues. You can check in with the front office, a school administrator, or your student's classroom teacher to ask for help and learn more about attendance resources. Regular attendance makes a serious difference in students' long term educational success, and we want to help all Kimball students learn and thrive at school.

For more information about attendance policies in Seattle Public Schools, visit the attendance FAQ page of the Washington State Education Ombuds.

Important Dates

Friday, May 1 Pastries with the Principal, 7:30 – 8:00 am in the Family Resource Room
Tuesday, May 5 Prospective Student Tour, 9 – 9:30 am
Wednesday, May 6 PTSA Meeting, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, May 19 Seattle Public Schools Community Meeting, 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Asa Mercer International Middle School, 1600 S Columbian Way
Monday, May 25 Memorial Day, no school
Thursday, May 28 Kimball LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

School Start and End Times

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 7:55 am - 2:25 pm

Wednesdays: 7:55 am - 1:10 pm

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May Staff Birthdays

Mr. K - 5/4
Ms. Allie - 5/12
Mr. Luis - 5/13
Ms. Byers - 5/20
Mx. Shelton - 5/23

Happy birthday to all those in our Kimball community who were born in May!

SPS Seattle Preschool Program, Head Start, and Developmental Preschool Programs are accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year starting on Monday, March 16. SPS Preschool programs provide high-quality, evidence-based early childhood education for 3- and 4-year-old students.

Please see the Preschool Locations Map for SPS preschool programs offered near your home. You may be able to apply for a preschool classroom in your child’s elementary school! Families with 3- and 4-year-olds can visit the Early Learning website to learn more and apply.

Click on the preschool program links below for more information, program contacts, and how to apply.

Seattle Preschool Program

In collaboration with the City of Seattle, the Seattle Preschool Program offers high-quality, affordable preschool to all of Seattle’s 3- and 4-year-old children on a sliding tuition scale. Applications submitted between March 16 – April 15 receive priority enrollment. Please contact the City of Seattle at preschool@seattle.gov or 206-386-1050 with questions about applications. Language support is available.

Head Start Preschool Program

Head Start is a federally funded child development program for income eligible children and their families. The Head Start programs in Seattle Public Schools offer preschool curriculum, family services and education, and transportation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for eligible families.

Developmental Preschool Peer Program

Seattle Public Schools offers half-day preschool classrooms that include peer models and students with IEPs. Peer spots are free, and enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. Contact schools directly for more information or visit Early Childhood Special Education preschool peer information to learn more.

Contact: Tisha Crumley, ticrumley@seattleschools.org

Head Start is a FREE federally funded child development program for children and their families who qualify. The Head Start programs in Seattle Public Schools serve three year and four-year-old children, offering full and part-day programs at various schools in the district.

Early Learning and Family Support
Transportation provided
Nutritious meals

Enrollment is open year-round. Submit an application at any time to get on the waitlist for the next opening in a Head Start classroom.

Eligibility:

Children must live within SPS boundaries, and be 3 or 4 years old by August 31, the start of the school year.

Head Start prioritizes enrollment of…

Low income families
Families receiving public assistance (SNAP, TANF, Supplemental Security Income, or Working Connections Child Care)
Families experiencing homelessness
Foster Children

For more information call 206-252-0960, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To apply online, access the Head Start page on the Seattle Public Schools website. If you have questions or need support with applying, please call:

Monica Peña Ham, 206-430-2042

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Thursday, May 28, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Join the Kimball family and local organizations to celebrate Kimball LGBTQ+ Pride. All are welcome.

Dinner will be served at 6 pm, please bring a potluck item to share. Along with dinner, we will make art, dance, dress up, face paint and enjoy a performance! See you there!

SESSFA, the Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance, has released a newsletter with updates from the recent Move-a-Thon and information on the services supported by fundraising.

Check out the newsletter to learn more about SESSFA, the Move-a-Thon, and how our community can get involved in supporting fundraising efforts in our schools.

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Our amazing playground supervisor Ms. Mi is looking for more volunteers to help support recess activities and playground safety at Kimball! Volunteers can help out at recess by joining in on or leading playground games like jump rope or four square, refereeing team games like soccer, and helping students line up calmly and safely when recess is over. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ms. Mi @ mlvassar@seattleschools.org

Recess times:

Kindergarten/1st grade: 11:20 - 11:40 am
2nd/3rd grade: 11:45 am - 12:05 pm
4th/5th grade: 12:10 - 12:30 pm

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First Friday of the Month

Pastries with the Principal will be on Friday mornings after student arrival (7:30 – 8 am)

Families are invited and welcome to join us monthly to receive the latest news and events happening in our community. Pastries with the Principal is a time for families to hear about instructional programs, meet other families in our community, learn strategies to assist their children, ask questions and/or share concerns that will positively impact student achievement.

All families are welcome!

MONTHLY AGENDA:

Welcome and introductions
What is going on in our community this month?

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The Assistance League of Seattle offers scholarships to help current Seattle students in grades 4 – 11 attend the summer camps of their dreams, with awards of up to $500 available! Access their application and FAQ to learn more about their enrichment scholarship program.

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Located at Judkins Park & Playfield – 2150 S Norman St, Seattle, WA

This summer, Hall of Fame Team Camp is offering a fun, skill-building sports program right in our neighborhood at Judkins Park & Playfield!

What kind of activities will my child engage in? Your child will play everything from traditional sports to newly-created active games to "backyard" activities, wacky relays, and whatever creative ideas our counselors come up with! Team-building activities are also a big part of camp, helping kids learn to work together while having fun.

Skill Building as Play: At camp, not only are we recreating old-school, screen-free summer days, but your kids are also developing essential life skills — all while having tons of fun with friends in the sun!

Scholarships: We offer both full and partial scholarships. Families who would like to apply should submit a request through our website under the Summer Camp tab, at the bottom of the page: hof-teamcamp.com/summer-camp. Partial scholarships can cover up to 80% of tuition, and we currently still have 5–10 full scholarship spots available for this location.

Referral Program: Families can use the referral code “Kimball2026” when registering. For every referred camper who signs up using this code, we will donate $50 to support your school community.

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Summer Camps 2026

A.T. Seattle has opened sign-up for 2026 summer camps! For more information on summer camp programs, visit their website sign-up and FAQ page.

July 6 - 10 Elementary Basketball, 9 am - 1 pm at Webster Park
July 20 - 24 Elementary Sports Camp, 9 am - 12 pm at Queen Anne Community Center
July 27 - 31 Elementary Basketball, 9 am - 1 pm at Webster Park
July 24 - 28 Elementary Basketball, 9 am - 1 pm at Webster Park

Our Kimball Race and Equity Team invites families to join us! We hope to highlight the diversity at Kimball to make sure that everyone feels represented and included. This includes what our students do and see, and what kinds of events we want to have to celebrate together.

Among other team projects, RET is hoping to get some family support with research and/or display setup for future Genius Boards. If you are interested in participating please reach out to Rachael LeValley @ relevalley@seattleschools.org or your child’s classroom teacher and let them know you want to be part of the team!

There are updated procedures for new and returning volunteers at Kimball!

If you are interested in volunteering at Kimball, please start by reaching out to the staff member who will supervise your volunteer role and ask them to complete a volunteer invite form for you. (You can volunteer in more than one role once you're approved, but start with just one.)

For recess/lunch volunteering, contact Ms. Mi @ mlvassar@seattleschools.org
For library volunteering, contact Ms. Campbell @ jwcampbell@seattleschools.org
For classroom or field trip volunteering, contact your student's classroom teacher

Once the invite form is complete, the staff member will send you an email with instructions for completing your volunteer application (if you are a new volunteer) or checking to make sure your background check is up to date (if you are a returning volunteer).
Please make sure you sign in at the digital kiosk in the front office every time you volunteer. For your first volunteer shift, also bring a current photo ID and show it to the front office staff.
If you have any questions about the volunteer process or want to check your current approval status, please contact our Volunteer Liaison Mx. Moss @ mabosch@seattleschools.org

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Family Support Worker - Abdifatah Husein, aahusein@seattleschools.org
School Counselor - Amari Blanton, adblanton@seattleschools.org
School Nurse - Jessie Macomber, jpmacomber@seattleschools.org

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Free Naramore Art Show at Seattle Art Museum Community Gallery

Live Exhibition: April 1– May 31, 2026

Virtual Exhibition: April 17 to the end of the school year

Celebration & Teen Night Out: May 1, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Naramore has a live exhibition at Seattle Art Museum (SAM) again! The Naramore Art Show celebrates over 200 artworks by our middle and high school students at the SAM Community Gallery. Seattle Public Schools has held the Naramore Art Show since 1985 to celebrate the brilliance of our emerging artists and share their creativity with the greater Seattle community. Having live and virtual exhibitions gives more opportunities for more students and allows friends and family near and far to see these great works of art. Enjoy!
Learn more about the Naramore Art Show on the SPS website

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Free Family Saturdays at Seattle Art Museum

Saturday, May 2 in the Brotman Forum

11 am – noon | Family Gallery Tour & Storytime

11 am – 2 pm | Correo Aereo

This lively space is filled with hands-on art making, concerts, and moments of community—all inspired by SAM’s permanent collections and exhibitions. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a curious newcomer, or just looking for a place to recharge this weekend, you’re always welcome. Learn about art through interactive activities, meet new friends, or simply enjoy the atmosphere before exploring the galleries. Programs in SAM’s entry gathering spaces are always free and open to everyone. Food and beverages from Shooby Doo Catering will be available for purchase in the Brotman Forum. Bring your curiosity and imagination, we’ll provide the rest.
Bring your little ones to the gallery entrance for an interactive family tour, then gather at South Hall for storytime and a book raffle with Haida artist, author, and educator, Sondra Segundo!
Traditional music from Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela and beyond, Correo Aereo combines a stunning array of string and percussive instruments with silken vocal harmonies. Their repertoire draws from their Indigenous American roots, and the African, N. African & Sephardic diasporas, and inspires their own original offerings as well. Abel Rocha plays Venezuelan and Mexican harp, guitar, cuatro, quinta huapanguera and vocals. Madeleine Sosin offers violin, maracas, bombo, jarana, quijada and vocals. They are joined by ‘Award winning Amy Denio (The Tiptons and Kulture Shock), on clarinet, accordion and vocals. This performance is presented in partnership with Early Music Seattle.
Dive into the magic of painting with colors that blend, flow, and transform with water and textures with guidance from Valencia Carroll!
https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/programs/saturdays-at-sam

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Wooden Boat Storytime

Sunday, May 10 at The Center for Wooden Boats

11 am – 11:45 am

Join Sue Kimpton for Wooden Boat Storytime in the Boathouse and be enchanted by her irrepressible wit and storytelling charm. Let your imagination soar and your inner child take flight – you and your child will both enjoy a romp down “Story Time Lane” that is a must see! Please visit her website at www.happytales.me for a preview of the fun. This program is best suited for pre-k, kindergarten, and early elementary aged kids.

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Drop-in Art Activities at Frye Art Museum

Thursday, May 14 and 28 at Frye Art Museum

5:00 – 7:30 pm

Sketch in the galleries, or get creative in the Studio with Frye teaching artists during twice a month drop-in programs. Open to all experience levels, youth welcome with an accompanying adult. Come solo or with a friend; stay for fifteen minutes or settle in for the full session—the choice is yours. Free, materials provided.
Drop-in Drawing: monthly, second Thursday - Every second Thursday, the Frye galleries become a welcoming space to drop-in, slow down, and draw inspiration from the works on view. Frye teaching artists are present to support your drawing, encourage close looking, and help create a relaxed, self-guided experience.
Drop-in Studio: monthly, fourth Thursday - Every fourth Thursday, the Frye Studio becomes an open, drop-in art space where you can experiment freely, follow your curiosity, and create art at your own pace within a supportive community. Frye teaching artists offer gentle guidance as you investigate provided materials and draw inspiration from the exhibitions on view.

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Arts & Movement with Rec’n the Streets

Every Saturday at Seattle Public Library - Columbia Branch Meeting Room

11 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for art and movement activities every week. Get creative and move your body! Possible activities include animal yoga and mask making, obstacle courses and nature collages.
For families of all ages. Registration is not required but room capacity can fill up quickly. We thank our partner Rec’n the Streets.

Student Pick-Up Reminder Student Pick-Up Reminder

Absences and Tardies Absences and Tardies

Important Dates

School Start and End Times

May Staff Birthdays

Preschool Applications Now Open for the 2026-27 School Year! Preschool Applications Now Open for the 2026-27 School Year!

Head Start Enrollment Head Start Enrollment

Kimball LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Kimball LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration

Thursday, May 28, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

SESSFA Newsletter Now Available SESSFA Newsletter Now Available

More Recess Volunteers Needed! More Recess Volunteers Needed!

Pastries with the Principal Pastries with the Principal

First Friday of the Month

Summer Camp Enrichment Scholarships Summer Camp Enrichment Scholarships

Hall of Fame Team Camp - summer camp sign-ups are open! Hall of Fame Team Camp - summer camp sign-ups are open!

Located at Judkins Park & Playfield – 2150 S Norman St, Seattle, WA

A.T. Seattle Basketball - summer camp sign-ups are open! A.T. Seattle Basketball - summer camp sign-ups are open!

Summer Camps 2026

Kimball Race and Equity Team Needs You! Kimball Race and Equity Team Needs You!

Volunteer Sign-Up Process Volunteer Sign-Up Process