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Weekly Newsletter

KIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE

Weekly NewsletterKIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE

WINTER BREAK! WINTER BREAK!

WEEK AT A GLANCE WEEK AT A GLANCE

MONDAY

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TUESDAY

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WEDNESDAY

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THURSDAY

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FRIDAY

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GRADES LOCK ON SUNDAY!! GRADES LOCK ON SUNDAY!!

All grades must be entered by 11:45 pm All grades must be entered by 11:45 pm

January 6th Work Day January 6th Work Day

Click for link to the FULL PD SCHEDULE

ACTION ITEM: COMPLETE TWO QUESTION SAFETY SURVEY! ACTION ITEM: COMPLETE TWO QUESTION SAFETY SURVEY!

SAFETY SURVEY!

Please complete this TWO QUESTION Safety Survey for our campus to receive 100% participation.

(Adriana Dunaway is our Safety Leader)

Winter Break Building Access Winter Break Building Access

Volunteers Needed for A+ UIL on Saturday 2/22/2025 Volunteers Needed for A+ UIL on Saturday 2/22/2025

Time commitment is 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

$30 hour for teachers.

Daily rate for paraprofessionals.

Click here to volunteer

WINTER WEATHER SCHOOL CLOSURE/DELAY START PROTOCOLS WINTER WEATHER SCHOOL CLOSURE/DELAY START PROTOCOLS

Click Here for GISD Winter Weather Protocols

- Links will be provided when we return -

FREE MONEY FOR TEACHERS! FREE MONEY FOR TEACHERS!

Attached is the letter and form from PTA in order to claim your $75 classroom enrichment grant.

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2024 Letter to Teachers - Classroom Enrichment
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Check Request-Reimbursement Form
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SHOUT OUTS!!! SHOUT OUTS!!!

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SHOUT OUT TO...

Coker & Carrion from Sarah Gibson: Thank you both for your flexibility with the Take Flight schedule!


Garza from Reeves: Mrs. Garza's class had 15 new student posts in SeeSaw last week!! The most student posts at Kimberlin for the week. Way to use SeeSaw!


Linford from Kara: Linford brings so much positivity every where he goes! I'm so thankful for him! He's a constant source of encouragement.


4th grade from 2nd grade: Thank you for Fun Food Day! It was wonderful!


Elizabeth, Christa, Adriana, Melinda, and Rachel from Kara, Mardi, Melissa, Christina: Thank you so much for all of the holiday fun and festivities! You made it the most wonderful time of the year!!!


Becky McKee from Sarah Gibson: I loved watching Elf on Friday! The kiddos were precious. Looking forward to more Kimberlin Tales performances.


Brandy from Charlotte: Thanks for being such a great K-Kids partner! You make everything so much easier and have gone above and beyond to help kids have more opportunities to serve and to lead!


Elizabeth, Christa, and the whole Office Crew from Charlotte: Thank you for making these last 10 days of school in December so festive and fun for us all!


Becky from Charlotte: Your Reader's Theater group did such an amazing job during their performances! I love how you are creating more opportunities for students to be involved and to make more positive connections with each other through book clubs and reader's theater.


Kara from Charlotte: I admire your patience and persistence when faced with strong little personalities!


Santa's Anonymous Elves from Charlotte: Thank you to some of our staff members that went above and beyond to sponsor three Kimberlin families this Christmas who wouldn't have had gifts or winter coats without your love and generosity!


Sarah G. from Charlotte: I really appreciate how you are so kind about researching students when I need help with dyslexia referrals. Your expertise and your speed are both so helpful!


Lauren, Olivia, Melissa, Monica, Christa from Elizabeth: Thank you for bringing your cheer to Kimberlin this year AND for being great sports during the 12 Days of Christmas sing-along!


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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

DECEMBER

2-20 MAP Testing Window

19 Classroom Holiday Parties

19 Staff Holiday Party @ Vitto's Pizza and Grill 5pm

20 Last Day of Fall Semester (NO EARLY RELEASE!)


JANUARY

6 Staff PD @ Kimberlin

7 First day of Spring Semester

17 Multicultural Night @ KAE 5:30-7:50 pm

20 MLK Jr. Day - No School

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER LANDING PAGE
Click here to access previous editions of the Weekly Newsletter.
Elementary Assessment Calendar 24-25
Click here to view important assessment dates.
2024-2025 GISD School Calendar
Click here to access GISD's 23-24 Calendar.
Elizabeth Murdoch, Principal
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