Weekly Update

As we enter the final weeks of the school year, I want to pause and thank each of you for the heart, dedication, and commitment you have poured into our students this year.

This year has brought challenges, growth, celebrations, and unforgettable moments, and through it all, you have continued to show up for kids every single day. The relationships you have built, the encouragement you have given, and the impact you have made will stay with our students far beyond this school year.

As we begin wrapping up the year, let’s continue to finish strong together—supporting one another, celebrating our students, and creating positive lasting memories for our Diamondbacks.

Please also take time to review this week’s Parent Smore so you are familiar with the information, updates, and reminders being shared with families. Staying aligned in our communication helps us better support our students and parents during these final weeks of school.

I am proud of the work we have done together this year and grateful to serve alongside such a caring and hardworking staff.

Thank you for all you do for kids each and every day. 💙💚

- Melissa

Staff,

As we move through these final weeks of school, I want to remind everyone to continue showing kindness, patience, and professionalism in the way we speak to and treat one another.

I understand emotions and stress levels can be high at the end of the year, but it is important that we remain respectful to all staff, students, and families. Our students and parents are always watching how we respond, communicate, and interact with others.

Please be mindful of your tone, interactions, and conversations throughout the building. Gossip, negativity, and unprofessional communication do not contribute to the positive culture we are working to maintain and create. Instead, let’s continue uplifting and supporting one another as a team.

Please continue to model the professionalism outlined in our campus handbook expectations. We do not want a repeat of what occurred in February.

Sometimes the best reminder is simply: “Be Kind.”

Thank you for helping us maintain and create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone.

Paraprofessionals and office staff will begin receiving End-of-Year evaluations this week. Please be on the lookout for a calendar invite from me with your scheduled conference time.

Additionally, walkthroughs for teachers will continue throughout this week and next week as we continue to support strong instruction and classroom expectations through the end of the school year.

Please be mindful that all personal leave must be submitted in a timely manner. Per district policy, personal leave must be approved prior to use.

If a request is denied, please review the notes provided in the response for additional context.

When planning and submitting leave, be sure to reference our campus calendar of events below, as well as the yearly calendar shared in our Teams group.

If you choose not to participate in Spirit Week, please continue to follow normal professional dress expectations for the school day. Thank you for helping us maintain a positive and professional learning environment while still having fun together!

Team,

Reminder: PLCs on Monday, May 18th will focus on Class Formation for the upcoming school year.

Please ensure your Pink and Blue forms are fully completed prior to arrival so we can maximize our time together and have productive discussions.

5th grade teachers will still meet briefly; however, you will not participate in creating class lists.

Thank you for being prepared and thoughtful as we work to create balanced class placements for our students.

Please familitar youself with the Perm Process below. A sign up sheet will be available later this week.

PERM PROCESS

· You will not need to write in the PERM cards at the end of the year! This step has been replaced by an SSRS report that will be printed and then placed in the PERM card.

· The report is called “Elementary Permanent Record” and can be found in both the Registration SSRS folder and the TAC SSRS folder.

· The report can be generated by teacher and /or grade level, or individually by student ID.

· The information is being pulled directly from eSchoolPlus and looks like the PERM card fields.

· There will be at least two pages per student.

· Grades should be finalized before the PERM card report is run so that the grades will display.

· Teachers can access their class level reports by going to Killeenisd.org>Staff>Staff Resources>KISD Reporting SSRS> TAC>Elementary Permanent Record

1. Complete a PERM Record report for each student and place a copy in the students' PERM card. Cumulative Folders should be updated with 2025-2026 report cards, 2025-2026 test results and items listed in our Cumulative Folder checklist for future teachers or schools to measure student’s academic standing. Please do not discard previous report cards or testing results.

2. After meeting with one of our designated checkers to sign off on your PERM cards and cumulative folders, check your PERM Records and cumulative folders back in with Mrs. Holleman May 28th-May 29th – Sign-up sheet will be available to schedule your time.

Teachers,

As we prepare for our Academic Awards Ceremonies, please begin thinking about students for the Alice W. Douse Award. This award should recognize students who have demonstrated strong character, perseverance, leadership, growth, or who have made a significant impact throughout the school year. Each teacher should select one student for this honor.

Please also ensure that all grades for all grade levels are fully updated and finalized by May 20th. We will complete a campus-wide grade check on the 20th so reports can be run first thing on the morning of May 22nd.

Award invitations must go home on May 22nd, so it is extremely important that grades are accurate and submitted on time.