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KESTREL HEIGHTS NEWS

SOARING HIGHER!

KESTRELHEIGHTS NEWSSOARING HIGHER!

June 30, 2022 June 30, 2022

Office Closed for July 4th Holiday

Our offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th. We hope you have a safe and fun holiday!

Seats Available! Come SOAR with us!

We have limited seats available for the 2022-2023 school year!


Have a neighbor, family or friends Interested in applying for the 2022-23 school year? We have seats available! To start the enrollment process, please have them complete our easy, online application on our website at: https://kestrelheights.org/apply-now/

Summer Maintenance Powerschool

The Powerschool Parent Portal has closed for Summer maintenance/scheduling. We will reopen the parent portal on Monday, August 1st.

2021-22 Final Report Cards/Testing Results

Printed copies of the final report cards/EOG test results were given to scholars on June 10th. If your child was not in attendance, you are welcome to stop by the middle school front office to pick up a copy. The office will be open Monday-Friday 8am - 3pm.

Kestrel Bus Transportation Survey

Please remember to complete this interest survey no later than FRIDAY, JULY 1ST. This is not the formal transportation application form, but strictly interest for bus transportation. Once the data has been collected and analysed, the bus hubs will be established and the official application will be available beginning Friday, July 15th. Thank you!

2022-23 Transportation Interest Survey: ​ https://forms.gle/B5gcjzvhCZvpvH586

WeeTramz Transportation Service

WeeTramz will be Kestrel's bus transportation provider for the 2022-2023 school year!


WeeTramz is a Premier Transportation Service company whose goal is to provide a unique and extraordinary riding experience that caters to your kids’ needs.


At WeeTramz we offer door-to-door service for your cherished cargo to and from designated locations to help ease the minds of busy parents. For our WeeTramz family, we offer individual before and after school drop-offs and pickups, along with group rides. We strive to make sure that no child that becomes a part of the WeeTramz family will have to wait outside in the cold or rain and will arrive at their destination safely and on time.


Learn More at: https://www.weetramz.com/

Kindergarten Assessments

During the week of July 18th, our kindergarten scholars will take their kindergarten assessments. The assessment will help us know our Kindergartners relative strengths and potential areas of growth and allow our teachers to prepare instructional plans.

If your child is not attending Camp Kestrel and you have not done so already, please click the link to schedule your child's assessment: Kindergarten Assessment Sign Up


If your Kindergartener is attending Camp Kestrel, no further steps are required.


For more information about the assessment, please contact Mr. Touchette, Director of the Elementary School at andrewtouchette@kestrelheights.org

KESTREL HEIGHTS EXPANSION PROJECT

Want to find out more about the Kestrel Heights Expansion Project?


https://kestrelheights.org/expansion-project-information/


On this page you will find construction updates, the Expansion Project Questions/Concerns form, answers to questions/concerns, pictures and videos!


Our next Parent & Family Engagement Session will be held on July 19th at either 12:30pm - 1:30 pm or 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The link to join: meet.google.com/xvu-jxmo-fmn

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2022-2023 Calendars

The Kestrel Heights School Calendar and Parent and Family Engagement Calendar are located on our website at https://kestrelheights.org/calendar/


Please make sure you check it often to stay informed of all the amazing events taking place within our Kestrel Community!

Immunizations and Health Assessment Forms - Due August 24th

7th Grade scholars - All 7th grade scholars are required to submit an updated immunization record showing receipt of the Tdap and Meningococcal (MCV) immunizations.


New Kestrel Scholars are required to submit an up to date Immunization Record.


Scholars who are enrolling into a public school for the 1st time are required to submit the NC Health Assessment Form


Immunization Records and the NC Health Assessment form may be scanned and emailed to Vargas@kestrelheights.org, dropped off to the front office, or faxed to 919-375-2479

Supply Lists

One of the most exciting things about going back to school is picking out your new school supplies! Here is the K-8 Supply Lists: https://kestrelheights.org/supply-list/

ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES NOW FOR A WORRY-FREE SUMMER!

Are you already thinking about next school year? We are too! We’ve partnered with The Write Stuff to offer one-stop shopping for school supplies. Visit www.tinyurl.com/khcssupplies2022 to order your school supply kit today. Each kit has been customized to include exactly what your scholar will need for next school year.



Home delivery will be available until July 10th - standard shipping rates apply.

A percentage of all sales will be donated back to Kestrel Heights.

Still Need to Select Middle School Electives?

You may formally request your desired electives for next year at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca4jSsmjnJQYFxrJtF8dm9txlw490M4HEhlgHpbaylXqikag/viewform

Kestrel Heights School PTA

What is the PTA?

The PTA consists of parents/caregivers and school staff. As an organization, the PTA takes an active role in supporting the school and providing special funds for the school. We aim to enable and support a partnership between parents and staff; home and school.


How does the PTA benefit my children?

The PTA funds and supports school projects such as: purchasing equipment for our music and athletics programs as well as classroom technology and furnishings. We also organize events and social functions such as: Book Fairs, Spirit Nights, and School Festivals.


How can I keep up with the PTA?

If you would like additional information or if you are interested in joining the PTA, please email us at pta@kestrelheights.org

You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @khcspta

French Toast - Online Uniforms

Kestrel Heights School has partnered with French Toast to offer an easy way to purchase uniforms online!

To order items through French Toast:
https://www.frenchtoast.com/schoolbox/schools/kestrel-heights-charter-school-QS443EK?fbclid=IwAR3844bc2WNTTOaQhNIrCL6i92jklXl7ux5zG79XKmqCdaGWZZNwsvDtSBM

Follow us on Social Media!

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KestrelHeightsSchool/


TWITTER: https://twitter.com/KestrelHeights


INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kestrelheights/


NextDoor: https://nextdoor.com/pages//pages/kestrel-heights-charter-school-durham-nc/recommend/


Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/school/kestrel-heights-school

School Events School Events

Event Information

Kestrel Heights Monthly Board Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/97270389749?pwd=VlEyYlVVL2V1THlZdnVleUZSUmU2Zz09


Meeting ID: 972 7038 9749
Passcode: KHCS

When?

Tuesday, Jul 12, 2022, 06:30 PM

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KESTREL HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL

We are a small, diverse, and inclusive learning community in Durham that empowers our Scholars to sharpen academic knowledge, demonstrate creative expression and expand leadership abilities to prepare for success in high school, college, and beyond.

Email: Vargas@kestrelheights.org
Website: www.kestrelheights.org
Location: 4700 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: 919-484-1300
Facebook: facebook.com/KestrelHeightsSchool
Twitter: @kestrelheights

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