Kimberlin Connection
KIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE
December 9, 2024
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Spirit Night on Saturday!
We'd love to see you at ASI for a Spirit Night this weekend. This is normally a highly attended event. Please sign up in advance to secure a spot for your Knight!
Winter Party Donations Needed!
☃️ Planning for our winter parties here at Kimberlin has begun! All the fun will be on Thursday, December 19th. Please help us by donating party items to all of our classes. Your help will make every classroom party spectacular and festive! ❄️
☃️Every grade has their own donation list and can be found in this link: https://signup.com/go/xRycVMA ❄️
☃️All donations MUST be dropped off in the office between December 9th - 13th. ❄️
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
TOY DRIVE - DEC 2-13
Magnet Info Night - December 10 @ 6:30pm
(This event is for new families interested in applying for the 2025-2026 year.)
Multicultural Night - January 17th
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:
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Feel free to reach out to programs@kimberlinpta.org for more information.
Choice of School is Coming!
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.
Choice of School Periods
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
No action is necessary if your child will remain on their current campus!
YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE!
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.
LUNCH VISITOR POLICY
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.
Lunch with Your Students - Spring 2025
Volunteers must complete a NEW application EVERY YEAR!
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.
PTA LINKS
GISD Parent Information Opportunities
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
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