Kimberlin Connection
KIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE
October 28, 2024
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District A-Rated Celebration on Tuesday (Students and Staff Only)
Students will wear a blue, black or white shirt on TUESDAY, OCT 29
(shirts with words/images are acceptable)
No Phones in School Zones!
Please remember that it is illegal to be on your phone while driving in school zones and carpool lanes.
Ensuring student safety is our number one priority, and we need your help!
Thanks for your support!
School Appropriate Halloween Costumes are Allowed on Thursday
BOOK FAIR IS OCT 28 - NOV 1
Students can shop during school or with an adult from 3:50-4:15pm
Payments: Cash, Credit Cards, or eWallet
(click image for link to ewallet)
CHARGE OF THE KNIGHTS FUN RUN
Kick-Off on Monday, October 28th
NEXT STEPS FOR FAMILIES:
- Download the Fun Run Kick-Off Letter (below) and read through the steps for registering your student in the Get Movin FUND HUB
- Promote the Fun Run with your friends and family and share your student's donation page
- Your student will receive incentives for registering, receiving donations and contributing to the school goal!
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Did you know there are many myths surrounding dyslexia?
A great resource for parents and teachers is the Texas Dyslexia Handbook updated this year, 2024. This handbook has the most up-to-date information on all things dyslexia.
Click here to watch a short video debunking common dyslexia myths.
YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE!
The 2024-2025 Kimberlin Yearbook is on sale now! Receive a 10% discount for all orders placed by October 31st! 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.
Parents, students, grandparents - everyone can join to support our PTA!
Lunch with Your Students
LUNCH VISITOR POLICY UPDATES FOR SPRING SEMESTER
Dear Parents and Guardians,
At Kimberlin Academy, the well-being of our students—physical, mental, and emotional—remains at the heart of every decision we make. As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and supportive environment, we are updating our lunch visitation policy to better accommodate our students' needs.
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.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we implement this new policy. Our goal is to continue providing a positive, healthy environment for all students, and we appreciate your support in making this possible.
Warm regards,
Elizabeth Murdoch, Principal
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Garland ISD partners with community organizations each year to help families with Christmas gifts and other important needs.
If your family could benefit from this, we are happy to help!
Please email me or send a Class Dojo message with your name and student(s)’ names.
I’ll be happy to connect you with one of our partners to help make your holidays a little brighter.
Please respond right away as many groups have very early deadlines.
This is NOT a guarantee that you will receive assistance, but we will communicate with you and do the very best we can.
Charlotte Ballard, School Counselor
Kimberlin Academy for Excellence
Visit this link for more information about the PTA Reflections Contest.
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
OCTOBER
29 STUDENTS WEAR BLUE, BLACK OR WHITE SHIRT!
29 Fall Evening Conferences (Fall Conference Window - Oct 21-Nov 8)
31 Halloween - Costumes allowed (see graphic for more information)
NOVEMBER
1 PTA Reflections Entries Due
5 No School - Election Day
12 College, Career, & Military Readiness Day
14 Idiom Parade
14 4th Grade Music Program
15 Fun Run
20 Picture Retakes
25-29 No School - Thanksgiving Break