26-27 THE NEST PARENT NEWSLETTER
🍂 October 5–8, 2026 | Finishing Strong & Soaring Into October!
Dear Falcon Families,
Happy October, Falcon Family! 🍁💙💛
It is hard to believe we are already wrapping up the first nine weeks of school! As we begin Week 9, I want to take a moment to celebrate the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students and staff at Kirby STEM Academy. Our Falcons continue to demonstrate resilience, determination, and a commitment to learning, and I am incredibly proud of the progress we are making together.
As we close out our first grading period, our focus remains on finishing strong academically, making positive choices, and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for every Falcon.
📅 Important Dates – Mark Your Calendars!
🔒 Tuesday, October 6: Campus Lockdown Drill
❤️ Thursday, October 8: Wear RED for Dyslexia Awareness Day!
📚 Thursday, October 8: End of the First Nine Weeks Grading Period
🚫 Friday, October 9: NO SCHOOL
🚫 Monday, October 12: NO SCHOOL
🏫 Tuesday, October 13: Students Return to School
Enjoy your four-day weekend, Falcons!
❤️ Wear RED for Dyslexia Awareness Day!
On Thursday, October 8, we invite all Kirby STEM Academy students and staff to WEAR RED in recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Day!
This is an opportunity to raise awareness, celebrate different learning styles, and remind our students that everyone learns differently and every learner deserves to feel supported and successful.
Let's fill our campus with RED and show that Falcons support ALL learners! ❤️🦅
📚 Finish the First Nine Weeks Strong!
Our first grading period officially ends on Thursday, October 8. We encourage families to check the Parent Portal, review grades and missing assignments, and communicate with teachers about any academic concerns.
If your child needs additional support, please encourage them to attend tutoring. Our teachers are committed to helping students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and achieve academic success.
Every grade matters. Every assignment counts. Every Falcon can succeed!
🔒 Safety First – Lockdown Drill October 6
Student and staff safety continues to be our highest priority. On Tuesday, October 6, Kirby STEM Academy will conduct a campus lockdown drill. The specific time will not be announced in advance.
During the drill, campus doors will be secured, visitors will not be permitted to enter, and staff may be unable to answer phones. Anyone arriving during the drill will be asked to remain in their vehicle until the drill has concluded.
We appreciate your patience and partnership as we practice procedures designed to keep our Falcon Family safe.
👕 Show Your Falcon Pride!
Our Kirby STEM Academy Spirit Wear Sale is officially underway!
Families can purchase blue or gray Falcon T-shirts and hoodies to show their school spirit while supporting our Staff Appreciation Fund.
📅 Order Deadline: Friday, October 23
💵 Payment: Cash Only
📍 Return Order Forms and Payments: Front Office
We can't wait to see our Falcons showing their school pride throughout our campus and community!
🍂 October Is Full of Falcon Fun!
October is filled with opportunities to celebrate, learn, and grow! Throughout the month, we look forward to recognizing Dyslexia Awareness, World Mental Health Day, Unity Day, Red Ribbon Week, and celebrating our students through athletics, fine arts, and academic achievements.
We encourage families to stay connected through The Nest and our campus communications so you don't miss any of the exciting things happening at Kirby STEM Academy.
💙 A Message From My Heart
As we wrap up our first nine weeks, I want to personally thank our Falcon families for your continued trust, encouragement, and partnership. We know that student success does not happen by accident. It happens when schools and families work together, communicate openly, and remain committed to doing what is best for our children.
To our Falcons, keep showing up, working hard, making positive choices, and believing in yourselves. Remember that challenges help us grow, mistakes help us learn, and every new day is another opportunity to be better than we were yesterday.
I hope everyone enjoys the upcoming four-day weekend! Take time to rest, recharge, and make wonderful memories with your families. We look forward to welcoming our Falcons back on Tuesday, October 13, ready to begin the second nine weeks with renewed energy and determination!
Let's finish strong, stay focused, and continue soaring to new heights!
💙💛 ONE SCHOOL. ONE FAMILY. ONE MISSION. EVERY FALCON. EVERY DAY. 🦅
With Falcon Pride,
Amber Gonzales
Principal
🦅 Kirby STEM Academy
"When families and schools work together, there is no limit to how high our Falcons can soar!" 💙💛✨
