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September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026

Message from the Principal Message from the Principal

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Kiker Community,

I hear there are cooler temperatures and perhaps some rain in the forecast! That's super exciting for us and also a good reminder to begin labeling all the jackets that are about to show up. I guess this is also a huge indication that I've lived all of my life in Texas. Nonetheless, please help us by getting jackets labeled before the first "Texas cold front"!


As we close out September, October is going to keep us very busy with parent conferences, our PTA APEX Fundraiser, and more. Keep an eye on the calendar events listed below and we'll do our best to keep the reminders coming.


❗Reminder: No school on October 9th nor October 12


Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership!


With gratitude,

Mrs. Abrams

Upcoming Dates/Events - Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming Dates/Events - Mark Your Calendars!

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October 6: "Apps W/ Abrams" - "Understanding Student Progress" @ 8:30AM; PTA Spirit Night @ Waterloo!


October 8: Bowie High School Girls Volleyball: Elementary Night!


October 9 - No School/Student Holiday


October 12 - No School/ Parent-Teacher Conference Day


October 13 - October 23 - PTA APEX Fundraiser


October 22 - Report Cards Available Online - 1st Nine Weeks


October 30 - Art Fundraiser Begins


October 30 - Book Character Dress-Up Day


November 2 - No School/Student Holiday


November 3 - No School/ Staff Development Day


November 5 - "Apps w/ Abrams" - "Protecting Children Online" @ 8:30AM

Custodian Appreciation Week! Custodian Appreciation Week!

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This week we are celebrating our amazing custodial team! This team does so much that we see and even more that we likely don't even know about. Each day we arrive to our classrooms and offices ready to go. They are in the cafeteria daily to ensure that environment is positive and healthy one, too. Not to mention when a student has an accident, throws up, or has an injury....they are always there. We are so grateful for how they not only take care of our building, but how they also take care of us!


This week we had a group of 4th graders make connections to their Character Strong "Respect" trait and share all the ways that we can show and have respect for our custodial team.πŸ’™

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Time to Buy Your 2026-2027 Yearbook! Time to Buy Your 2026-2027 Yearbook!

It's time to buy the yearbook - go ahead and check it off your to do list!


Until 11/30/2026, you can purchase yearbooks for $35. Click here

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Gifted and Talented Referral Gifted and Talented Referral

Referral Link HERE
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Apps* w/ Abrams! Apps* w/ Abrams!

*Apps = Appetizers!

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Event Information
Apps w/ Abrams! (Apps = Appetizers)

When?
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026, 08:30 AM
Where?
Kiker Cafeteria

Please provide first name.

Please provide last name.

Please provide a valid email address.

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RSVPs are enabled for this event.

Math Pentathlon Sign-Up Closing! Math Pentathlon Sign-Up Closing!

Sign-Up HERE! Last Chance!

Hi Kiker Families!

Math Pentathlon has been in full swing for 3 weeks now. We will be officially closing the signups next week.


Math Pentathlon is a parent-led club encouraging fun, good sportsmanship, and learning through Math Pentathlon Games (board games designed to use math concepts). Kiker students in kinder to 5th grade can participate.


Math Pentathlon practices are held on Thursdays at 5:30pm at Kiker. Please note that parents or guardians are expected to attend and learn the games along with their students.


If you are interested please signup your student via this link https://forms.gle/JMawrX3FXc9stEAu8

before Friday, October 9th.

Volunteers Needed for Science Fair! Volunteers Needed for Science Fair!

Parents, We Need You!

It takes many helping hands to make the Kiker Science Fair a success! We’re looking for parent volunteers to judge student projects, assist on judging day, and help with Science Fair & STEM Night setup. There’s a role for everyoneβ€”and you don’t need a science background to help unless you are judging. We will kindly ask that judges be in a STEM field or have a STEM background. Please sign up to volunteer by October 16.

Attendance Counts! Attendance Counts!

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Friends of the Kiker LIbrary Friends of the Kiker LIbrary

CLICK HERE to Sign Up!
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After School Clubs @ Kiker After School Clubs @ Kiker

After School Enrichment Programs - Click Here!
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Counselor Corner Counselor Corner

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APEX Is Coming! APEX Is Coming!

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Youth and Family Triathlon - Organized by a Kiker 4th Grader! Youth and Family Triathlon - Organized by a Kiker 4th Grader!

More Triathlon Details HERE

Triathlon Ambassador - Josh Chankin (4th Grader @ Kiker)


Get Ready to Swim, Bike, Runβ€”and Have Some Fun!

Registration is open for the Trinity Youth & Family Triathlon benefiting Colin’s Hope! This fun, beginner-friendly event welcomes young athletes, first-time triathletes, families, friends, and para-athletes. Participants will enjoy an active race-day experience while supporting Colin’s Hope and its mission to provide water-safety education and prevent childhood drowning.

Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
Round Rock ISD Aquatic Center


Click the link to learn more at Events | Trinity Triathlon or sign up at Trinity Youth and Family Triathlon Benefiting Colin's Hope

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Interested in Joining Dads on Duty? Interested in Joining Dads on Duty?

CLICK HERE to Sign Up!
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Bowie HS Girls Volleyball - Elementary Night! Bowie HS Girls Volleyball - Elementary Night!

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PTA Flyers and InfoπŸ”¦ PTA Flyers and InfoπŸ”¦

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Kiker PTA Website

ACPTA Special Meeting ACPTA Special Meeting

A Special Meeting is being called for all current PTA members to vote on the Austin Council of PTAs (ACPTA) Resolution regarding Austin ISD and Texas Education Agency Intervention.


Date and time: After school drop-off at 7:40 AM, Wednesday October 7th, at the flagpoles in front of Kiker Elementary.


To be eligible to vote you must be present in person and current on your dues.

The resolution is fairly verbose, so we suggest reading this first and then the resolution itself.


Amanda Stocks, ACPTA 1ST VP will be there to answer any last minute questions folks may have.

We look forward to seeing you there!I

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Spirit Night at Waterloo Spirit Night at Waterloo

Hi Kiker Families!

Join us for our next Kiker Spirit Night at Waterloo Ice House on Tuesday the OCT 6th 5pm-closing!!

Kiker will earn 15% of sales when you mention Spirit Night for Dine-in, To-Go, and Online Orders @ waterlooicehouse.com!


We look forward to seeing you there!!

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International Night is Back this School Year! International Night is Back this School Year!

Click HERE to join an International Night Committee!

Hi Kiker Families!

International Night & Parade of Nations returns this school year!!!

International night: Friday Feb 12, 2027 5:30-7:30pm

Parade of Nations: Thurs Feb 11, 2027 8:30am during school assembly.


There are multiple components to this event. We would love Volunteers to join our Committees leading up to the event (flexible time commitment) and/or

https://forms.gle/654TgfNS7yYfx3P46

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Kiker Spelling Bee Kiker Spelling Bee

The Kiker Elementary Spelling Bee is happening this December! Open to all 3rd–5th graders, our school champion will advance through the Scripps National Spelling Bee program.

COMPLETE THIS FORM TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION. SPOTS ARE LIMITED.

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September Coffee Sponsor! September Coffee Sponsor!

β˜•πŸ’™πŸ’™ THANK YOU to our September Kiker Coffee+ Lounge Sponsor, Circle C’s own Blue Gardenia Boutique! Voted Best Women's Clothing Store in 2026 Austin Chronicle🌟, they carry Fall fits, game day looks, gifts, and more! πŸ›οΈ Find your next favorite thing in-store at Parkside Village or online at https://bluegardeniaboutique.com

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Austin ISD Special Education Family Events Austin ISD Special Education Family Events

Special Education Family Connections (Austin ISD)

Send In A Kiker Shout-Out!πŸ“’ Send In A Kiker Shout-Out!πŸ“’

AISD RAVE!
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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!

Staff Birthdays! πŸŽ‚ Staff Birthdays! πŸŽ‚

Staff Favorites! (Updated 2026-2027)
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Happy Birthday!

Oct 3: Elise Magdaleno

Oct 4: Raven Jeffrey

Oct 5: Ashley Cross

Oct 8: Sandy Aluru

Oct 11: Veronica Taylor

Oct 15: Jenna Simpson

Oct 19: Nicole Kruszona

Oct 20: Anmarie Bochey

Oct 21: Demauria Loyd (Coach D)

Oct 23: Patrick Kasch

Oct 31: Kim Reiman


Nov 16: Jenn Chavez

Nov 25: Candace Cotten

Nov 25: Danielle Swint

Nov 25: Suzanne Hoelzel

Nov 27: Allison Woodward

Popular Links🌟 Popular Links🌟

Kiker Elementary Website


After School Programs @ Kiker


AISD 2026-2027 School Calendar


AISD Parent & Family Learning Opportunities


AISD Student Success Guide


SchoolCafe - AustinISD (Lunch Menus and Accounts)

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