Kimberlin Connection

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We are excited to celebrate with our students through classroom holiday parties! These special events are a wonderful opportunity for our students to enjoy festive activities and connect with their classmates.

To ensure the safety and comfort of everyone and to accommodate the physical space available in our classrooms, we must limit parent attendance to only include volunteers previously requested by Room Reps.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we aim to create a safe and joyful environment for our students to celebrate.

Thank you for your food and craft donations to help make this a memorable holiday season for all our students!

Warm regards,

Elizabeth Murdoch, Principal

Every family has access to check their student's grades. Please follow the steps below to access grades. Checking them regularly helps families and teachers to connect about student progress.

Friday is the end of the grading cycle. Reports Cards will be posted to Skyward Family Access on Tuesday, January 7.

Kimberlin PTA is hosting our first Multicultural Night on Friday, January 17 (5:30 - 7:30PM). Students will explore cultures from around the world, international food samples, and performances. Please join us and let's travel around the world 🌍

We can't do this without YOU.

Volunteers needed from ALL different cultures.

Please sign up to be a Leader or Representative below:

⬇️ 🌍 ⬇️

https://forms.gle/r3xE6T6ijs6hPLyw5

Feel free to reach out to programs@kimberlinpta.org for more information.

More information will be coming soon about what will be different with the Choice and Magnet process. In the meantime, follow the steps below to get ready.

Step 1: Confirm that all contact information is correct in Skyward. Important: The primary guardian’s email address and phone number in Skyward will be used to set up your access for the Choice of School and Magnet Application process in the new choice application software, Avela Apply.

• Email addresses and phone numbers can be updated in Skyward.
• You must visit the school to change guardian status or address (proof of residency is required).
  
  

Step 2: Start exploring your options for schools and magnet programs. You will be asked to list up to 6 schools or magnet programs in priority order. You will want to check qualifications for magnet programs and consider transportation before determining your final preferences.

See the Tips to Help You Choose page for resources to help you find the best fit.

That's great! You do not need to submit a Choice of School form.

Only students who wish to change their campus, are new to GISD or are entering kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades must make selections. Current students have the right to remain at their campuses.

You will STILL need to complete a Choice of School form to select up to six schools/magnet programs. If you wish for your student to continue in the Academy for Excellence Magnet in middle school. You will need to select that program as your first choice!

Please read the Magnet FAQ's for more information about Magnet Choice Selections.

https://garlandisd.net/programs-services/magnet-programs/magnet-frequently-asked-questions

Choice period dates are determined by the grade your child will be entering for the upcoming 2025-26 school year :

• Grades 1-12: Jan. 7-Feb. 10
• Prekindergarten and Kindergarten: April 1-April 30

The 2024-2025 Kimberlin Yearbook is on sale now! Yearbooks also include two free customizable pages for you to include personal memories and pictures of your student. To order, customize pages, and upload pictures for this year's Yearbook, please go to: www.treering.com/validate and enter
Kimberlin's school passcode: 1013844461451210

Questions? Feel free to email yearbook@kimberlin.pta.org.

Beginning January 2025, we will be able to accommodate six families per grade level for lunch visits. To ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all families, each family may sign up for one visit per month. Additionally, we ask that no more than four visitors attend per student, which includes younger siblings.

Due to the limited number of slots available, it is essential that you inform the school office more than 24 hours in advance if you are unable to attend your scheduled visit. This will allow us to open up the spot for another family.

You MUST complete a volunteer application to join your student on Field Trips or volunteer for activities taking place during the school day. If you do not complete the application, you will be turned away from the event.

DECEMBER

2-20 MAP Testing Window

10 Magnet Information Night (for NEW MAGNET APPLICANTS)

• 6:30 pm @ Kimberlin Academy

12 Winter Choir Concert 6pm

19 Classroom Holiday Parties

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

JANUARY

7 First day of Spring Semester

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

20 MLK Jr. Day - No School

24 Spirit Stick & Charm Sales during lunches