Quarter 1 report cards are available for you to view on the Powerschool Parent Portal.

Where to I go? https://kestrelheights.powerschool.com/public

Confirm you are under the Quarter 1 term. Remember to select Q2 when you are finished reviewing the grades!

Citizenship Grade: The number located directly under the letter grade for each class is the citizenship grade.

Comments: Click the blue letter grade for each class to view the effort grade and teacher comment.

My scholar is in Kindergarten, where are the standard grades/comments? On the quick look up page, select the tab titled Standard Grades. Your teacher's comments are listed under the Speaking and Listening standard.

Using the app? On the dashboard, select Q1. Select each class, the citizenship is located on the right hand side and the comment is located at the top of the page. For Kindergarten scholars, to view standards, click the standards tab.

I can't remember my login information? - Email Ms Vargas at Vargas@kestrelheights.org for assistance.

Parent/Teacher Conferences:

Teachers will be reaching out to parents next week through Dojo and email to schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences. Be on the look out for sign ups!

Please click onto the link below and complete the short survey to indicate you have received the handbook: https://forms.gle/zFNwcZooDzyafLGy6

Kestrel is always accepting PPE items. Please feel free to drop supplies off at the front desk or send them with your scholar to give directly to their Teacher.

Items to consider:

• Disinfectant wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Mask (K-5 size)
• Cases of Water

To find all our breakfast and lunch information, please visit our website at:

https://kestrelheights.org/lunch-information/

If you need assistance please contact Maureen Gordon at gordon@kestrelheights.org or (919)484-1300 ext.300

The form to request assistance for our annual Winter Wishes program is now open! Please use this form to request assistance with gifts for your family this holiday season.

If you would like to purchase gifts to fulfill a request, please watch for the sign-up to be posted on Class Dojo on November 23.

For more information about Winter Wishes, please check out Class Dojo for updates or contact Mrs. Callahan or Mrs. Kennedy!

Lights Out!

Kindergarten scholars were thrilled with entertainment while being informed on how to save energy. The National Theater for Children, Nikki Neutron's Energy Adventure LIVESTREAM SPECIAL, sponsored by Duke Energy, even comes with a "My Energy Kit Classroom Challenge" that families can participate in, to get money for their scholar's class and our school. Your scholar's homeroom/class might be doing this soon. We SOAR!

This week student's learned about S-Blends as well as synonyms (words that have the same meanings) and antonyms (words that have opposite meanings). Today students continued to learn about synonyms and antonyms through a teacher vs students sorting game.

Second grade is so excited to have our scholars back in the building after a much needed Fall Break!! As we kick off the second quarter we are excited to be learning about the following:

ELA- We are focusing on learning to add endings -ed,-ing to base words, compound words, consonant blends, vocabulary,writing and so much more.

Math- In math we are working on number lines, using ten to subtract and using equations to represent problems.

Science- In science we are looking at properties of matter.

Social Studies- We are currently learning about Location. Looking deeper into where things are and how things change when the location changes.

Just a reminder to parents: Please remember to make sure your scholar is completing all assigned work including iready and please remind scholars to keep all toys at home. If you would like to contribute to our classroom snack time please send in snacks with your scholar. We greatly appreciate it.

3rd Grade is continuing to SOAR!! This week we are working on Main Ideas and Key Details in Reading. Scholars should continue to practice reading at home, each day . In Math we are working on Multiplication. Please have your child practice the 2, 4, 3, & 6 multiplication facts at home. Next week, we will be working on division.

Also, the NC Check-in is coming soon. The dates are TBD. The NC Check-in will cover the following standards in Math:

3.OA.1 will focus on the entire standard except decomposing a factor and the associative property of multiplication

3.OA.3 will focus on multiplication.

3.OA.8 will focus on addition and subtraction.

WELCOME BACK FROM FALL BREAK!!!

In Mrs. Bowie's ELA Class scholars learned about text structure and a plot diagram. Gabriella Davis says "The most interesting thing I learned this week was learning about a climax. I like how a story can change and build suspense."

In Mr. Griffin's Social Studies class scholars are now studying the ancient civilization of Egypt. This includes all the character traits and creations of ancient Egyptians. Scholars are super excited to learn about the Nile River and how Pharaohs are mummified.

In Mrs. Guess' class scholars are working on percentages and equivalent ratios.

In Mr. Flynn's Science class scholars are learning about the solar system. Jayce Featherstone says "The most interesting thing in class this week was me, Karter, Oscar, and Arshawn created our solar system project out of foam balls.

In Mrs. Williams, Science class scholars are learning about sound, light, and waves. Dakota Cheek says "You have a slinky and you extend it, and you know how sometimes the piece in there gets stuck? They're all close together which makes it look like a wave, and that piece that it together is called contraction. I thought that was cool!"

The sixth grade team would like to thank all of parents who contributed to the book fair. During the PTA meeting this week we found out that this year’s book fair has been our most profitable one yet!

Also, please remind your scholar that while hoodies may be worn to school, wearing them into classes is strictly prohibited.

Lastly, please don’t forget to submit your packets for the end-of-the-year trip to Washington, DC. The deadline for scholarship money and submitting the deposit will be due next week.

Compacted Math 7-8:

We took our Module 5 Quiz: Percent & Proportions ,Friday Nov 5th- we will start Unit 3: Expression, Equations, & Inequalities

Math 7:

We took our Module 4 Quiz: Rates & Proportionality, Friday Nov 5th- we will start Module 5: Percents & Proportions

Social Studies: Mr Griffin

We’re wrapping up the middle ages, focusing on small, collaborative projects on: the role of the church, crimes and punishments, the crusades, and the black death. Our next unit will cover the Renaissance

Social Studies: Mr Johnston

This week we are focusing on the Renaissance. Our next test will be November 12th.

Upcoming Games and Competitions

Click below to see our upcoming games and competitions. Thanks for supporting the Hawks!

www.kestrelhawks.bigteams.com

Kestrel Fan Gear

Anyone interested in ordering Kestrel gear, may order using this link until December 13th: https://fancloth.shop/FGWJT

Dress As Your Favorite Book Character Video:

We had so many wonderful entries for our costume contest last month, it was so hard to choose just 6 winners! To show off all the amazing, creative costumes, we've prepared this video compilation of all contest entries.

What's up with the big green box?:

If you've driven by the middle school, you may have noticed the new green collection bin between the school and the athletic field. We've partnered with Green Zone Recycling to begin a textile recycling program at KHCS! This easy solution provides a convenient way for our community to donate unwanted items, reducing the flow into our landfills and generating extra funding for our school.

How does it work?

-Place your clean and dry clothing, shoes, and household items in a bag and drop them in the collection bin.

-Green Zone Recycling collects the items from the bin each week.

-Once items are sorted, Green Zone distributes usable items to be resold. Unusable items get shredded so that the fibers can be repurposed into new materials.

-Green Zone will make a small payment to our school for every pound of items collected.

Please refer to the flyer for additional information or contact pta@kestrelheights.org with any questions.

You can become a PTA member at our new membership portal: https://khcspta.square.site
Our next PTA meeting will be held virtually on Monday, December 13th at 6pm. You do not need to be a member to attend PTA meetings, so drop in to see what we're working on. We hope to see you there! https://meet.google.com/ogi-jwan-gdg
Make sure to follow us @khcspta on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for meeting recaps, news, events, and more.

Parent Conferences will be held during the entire month of November

November 5

• Fire Drill
• Q1 Report Cards

November 8

• PBIS Expectations Assembly
• Boys Basketball Tryouts
• Girls Basketball Tryouts

November 9

• Boys Basketball Tryouts
• Girls Basketball Tryouts
• Middle School DC Info Meeting
• Kestrel Heights Board Meeting

November 10

• Lockdown Drill
• Boys Basketball Tryouts
• Girls Basketball Tryouts

November 11

• Veterans Day- No School

November 12

• End of 1st Quarter Celebration

November 15

• Fall Picture Day - Retakes

November 19

• Middle School Grade Level Celebrations

November 24-26

• Thanksgiving Break