Comet Connections

Thank you to everyone who helped to get your Valentine's together and/or helped to support the in-class celebrations last week. Our staff was also spoiled with a coffee treat/cart provided by our PTA! (THANK YOU!) It was a great day at Kiker! As we head into the third week of February, our campus is buzzing with great things!

We are excited to showcase our talented 5th graders at their Music Performance this Thursday at 6PM. Our students have been working hard, and we can’t wait for families to see their growth, confidence, and joy on stage. Thank you for supporting the arts and celebrating their efforts with us.

Our Student Council Canned Food Drive is also underway! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to practice leadership and service while supporting families in our community. Every donation makes a difference, and we appreciate your generosity.

This week we also celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week. It’s the perfect time for all of us to pause and think about how small actions can make a big impact. A kind word, a helping hand, or a moment of patience can truly brighten someone’s day.

🟡Lost & Found Alert! Our collection is…thriving. Jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, and a surprising number of lonely hoodies are waiting for their owners. Please take a moment to look through and reunite anything that belongs at home.

It’s a great week to be part of our school community!

Warmly,

Ms. Abrams

February 17 - Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)

February 19 - 5th Grade Music Showcase @6PM

March 2 - Campus Advisory Committee Mtg

March 3 - "Apps with Abrams" @ 5:30 (Dyslexia Guest Speakers!)

March 12 - 4th Grade Keynotes Performance @ 6:00PM

March 16-20 - Spring Break

March 28 - PTA Grounds Crew Spring Clean-Up (8-12)

March 31 - No School (Tuesday)

April 6 - No School/Staff Development Day

April 8 - STAAR Test (3rd-5th)

April 9 - PTA Art Night @5PM

April 13 - Campus Advisory Committee Mtg

April 15 - STAAR Science Test (5th Grade)

April 16 - Kinder Music Performance @ 6PM

April 17 - Student Council Movie Night

April 22 - STAAR Math Test (3rd-5th Grade)

"Join Austin ISD in celebrating Black History Month! Every February, to honor the multifaceted experiences our Black students, staff and families Austin ISD celebrates Black History Month, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

Black History Month provides an opportunity for deeper exploration of Black and African-American history than what is taught throughout the year. Honoring, recognizing and educating ourselves about these histories is important because they represent our collective American history. Each campus receives resources, and campuses are encouraged to collaborate with students and staff to design Black History Month activities that engage, educate and inspire."

LINK HERE for MORE!

-AISD Website

Who: Benefits Abiding Love

When: Feb 9- March 5

**Popsicle Party for the Class With the Most!**

Show off your artistic talent and love of books by competing in the BookPeople Bookmark Contest! Forms need to be given to Ms. Cross by Friday, February 27th. *She also has forms available in the library for students.

More info on the contest can be found HERE.

Yearbooks make an excellent End-Of-Year Gift for Teachers - buy one here! (https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1130790/KIKER-ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025101509151739357/CATALOG_SHOP)

Wonder if you already got one for your student? Simply go start a new order - when you enter your student's name, a WARNING will appear if one has already been ordered.

Questions? Email KikerCometsYearbook@gmail.com

Bailey Middle School's Native Plants and Animals program is hosting its second annual Butterfly Fest and Native Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28th, and we'd love to have your families attend! Attached please find a flyer, and our website with more details is www.baileybutterflyfest.com. While the plant sale is a fundraiser for the NPA program, the festival is completely free to attend and will feature a ton of fun games, crafts, live animals, entertainment, nature educators, and activities like a tour of the Lost Oasis Cave Preserve across from the school!

A warm thank you to our February Lounge Sponsor: Circle C Orthodontics.Experience the personalized care that sets Circle C Orthodontics apart. With Dr. Jonathon Kimes leading a warm, family-focused practice, every patient receives thoughtful, high-quality treatment tailored to their unique needs. Our dedication to precision, comfort, and long-lasting results ensures your orthodontic journey is as rewarding as your new smile.

https://www.circlecortho.com/

Is there a staff member that you'd like to give a shout-out to? This is your chance! Simply CLICK HERE and share why they are amazing. These shout-outs will be shared in the staff newsletter each week and your words are sure to put a smile on their face.

You can also share these shout-outs at the district level with a RAVE!

February 11: Tori Peterson

February 20: Cristina Cepeda

March 15: Ms. Pooja

March 16: Rhonda Vasquez

March 17: Abby Shoppa

March 18: Abby Raymond

March 24: Elizabeth Billman

March 25: Johanna Hamme

April 4: Jenna Bentin

April 8: Eileen Vasquez

April 9: Kelly Zilem

April 22: Julie Gross

April 28: Jen Bush

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After School Programs @ Kiker

AISD 2025-2026 School Calendar

AISD Parent & Family Learning Opportunities

AISD Student Success Guide

SchoolCafe - AustinISD (Lunch Menus and Accounts)