The KCES Connection
The Week of November 8th, 2026
Welcome to The KCES Connection!
As Veterans Day approaches, I want to take a moment to thank all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. We are all grateful for the sacrifices they have made and the freedoms they help protect. I especially want to recognize the veterans within our KCES families and community.
Thank you for your service, dedication, and commitment to our country!
Cory Masson
Principal
Knox Community Elementary School
Home of the Lil' Redskins
Dear Families,
Building relationships with our students is important to all of us at KCES. Personally, I love interacting with students at lunch, in the hallways, in classrooms, and even during the moments when I am addressing discipline concerns. We want our students to know that we genuinely care about them, believe in their potential, and are here to support them as they learn and grow.
We are proud of the effort our third and fourth grade students put forth on their ILEARN Checkpoints! These checkpoints take place three times throughout the school year and help us gauge student progress toward grade-level standards. The results help teachers make informed instructional decisions and provide targeted support to help every student continue moving forward.
Mrs. Charlene Libey ❤️
Dean of Students
Knox - Zingo Express
Good Oil Company
Knox - Save-a-Lot
Breakfast Cost -
Milk - 0.50 Cents
Meal Cost - $1.75
Lunch Cost -
Milk - 0.50 Cents
Meal Cost - $2.60
For payment, parents/guardians can deposit money online, or your child can bring cash or a check to school in a labeled envelope with your child’s name on it.
CTE Fair at KHS
Our KCES 4th grade classes will be visiting the Career & Technical Education Fair at KHS on Tuesday, November 17th.
KHS Swim
Information for open swim at KHS.
Music - Winter Concerts
Tuesday, December 1st - Kindergarten at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1st - Second Grade at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2nd - First Grade at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2nd - Third Grade at 7:00 p.m.
All programs will be held in the KCES gym. Please park and enter at Door 7E
Pre-K Field Trip
The preschool students will be visiting the Starke County Public Library on Monday, November 23rd.
- Mrs. Hazelton
- Mrs. Carlson
- Mrs. Suseland
Bat Presentation
- Mrs. Hazelton
- Mrs. Carlson
- Mrs. Suseland
3rd Grade - Field Trip
3rd grade will be going on a field trip to the South Bend Symphony on Wednesday, November 11th.
- Mrs. White
- Mrs. Fifer
- Ms. Goodin
- Mrs. Rohyans
- Mrs. Lindsey
- Mrs. Briciu
Pies with Parents
Kindergarten will be having their Pies with Parents Event on Tuesday, November 24th in the KCES cafeteria. Please park and enter at Door 7E.
- Mrs. Borkholder
- Mrs. Estok
- Ms. Garber
- Mrs. Ray
- Mrs. Born
- Mrs. Davis
Thanksgiving Break
Virtual & e-Learning Days
- In preparation for KCSC having an e-Learning or Virtual Day during the 2026-27 school year, your student’s Canvas login information has been sent via email and provided in hard copy.
- In addition, a “Quick Reference Sheet” is being provided with further instructions to help you navigate the process should the day occur.
Great Book of the Week - The Week of November 8th
Here are a few questions you can ask your student after reading the text.
- Where and when does the story take place?
- What happened first, next, and last?
- Which event was most important to the story? Explain why.
- What is one important detail you remember from the text?
- What is the main problem the character faces?
- Did you like this story? Why or why not?
