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February 12, 2024- Family Newsletter

“It takes courage to be kind.”

— Maya Angelou

Dismissal Updates

Thank you for your cooperation with our new dismissal system. Hopefully, it is easier and safer for all. We kindly request your cooperation in keeping the music at a moderate level or lower and appropriate during student pickup, as it has been occasionally loud and inappropriate. We also ask that you aviod speeding for the safety of all pedestrians. Your assistance with providing a pleasant and safe dismissal environment for our students, families, and staff is appreciated.

Kid's Heart Challenge

About the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge

For nearly 50 years, the American Heart Association has been partnering with educators in elementary, middle and high schools across the nation to help educate students about healthy living.

The Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge are service-learning based fundraising programs that give students the opportunity to feel good, while doing good. It’s a way for students to better their life – all while changing someone else’s.

Students, families and staff will also learn valuable life skills, including how to make smart food choices, the importance of avoiding vaping/tobacco and the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR.

Has your child talked to you about how to help this cause? This challenge will continue for the next several weeks. Help your child make a difference and join in the challenge!

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Little Blue Jays Early Literacy Club

Little Blue Jays Early Literacy Club is available for parents and children 3-4 years of age who are not enrolled in an elementary school. This program aims to promote early literacy skills in preschool-age children and create a solid foundation for later school success. Together we will sing songs, listen to stories, and do fun arts and crafts activities. Little Blue Jays will not meet this Thursday due to state testing.

For enrollment questions or more information, please do not hesitate to contact Crystal Overall at 254-336-2020 or by email at: crystal.overall@killeenisd.org.

Late? Need to leave early for an appt.?

TARDY

After 8:05 a.m. students are counted tardy. An adult needs to accompany the students to the front office and sign him/her in. Please use the computer station located in the foyer. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe. If a child arrives late, they must bring a doctor's note for it to be excused. Otherwise, the instructional time missed will count against the student.

SIGN-IN & EARLY DISMISSAL PROCEDURE

To sign in or check out students, please use the computer station in the foyer. Follow the instructions on the prompt and then proceed to the front office once you have your ticket.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe. If a child is picked up early, they must bring a doctor's note for it to be excused. Otherwise, the instructional time missed will count against the student.

LATE PICK-UPS

Dismissal is at 3:30 pm. Please arrive on time to pick up your child(ren). We will notify Killeen PD for students not picked up by 4:00 pm. If you need after-school care, please contact the YMCA or Boys & Girls Club.