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Kimberlin Connection

KIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE

KimberlinConnectionKIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOREXCELLENCE

October 28, 2024 October 28, 2024

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To view this newsletter in languages other than English, please open the document in an internet browser and scroll to the bottom of the page to the “Translate” button.

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Để xem bản tin này bằng các ngôn ngữ ngoài tiếng Anh, vui lòng mở tài liệu trong internet và kéo xuống cuối trang để nhấn nút dịch.

District A-Rated Celebration on Tuesday (Students and Staff Only) 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! No Phones in School Zones!

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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 School Appropriate Halloween Costumes are Allowed on Thursday

BOOK FAIR IS OCT 28 - NOV 1 BOOK FAIR IS OCT 28 - NOV 1

Students can shop during school or with an adult from 3:50-4:15pm Students can shop during school or with an adult from 3:50-4:15pm

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Payments: Cash, Credit Cards, or eWallet Payments: Cash, Credit Cards, or eWallet

(click image for link to ewallet)

CHARGE OF THE KNIGHTS FUN RUN CHARGE OF THE KNIGHTS FUN RUN

Kick-Off on Monday, October 28th 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!
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

10 Dyslexia Myths | Understanding Dyslexia

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! 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.

Click here to Join PTA!

Parents, students, grandparents - everyone can join to support our PTA!

Lunch with Your Students Lunch with Your Students

Click Here for Lunch Sign-Ups

LUNCH VISITOR POLICY UPDATES FOR SPRING SEMESTER 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

Garland ISD Magnet Website - Academy for Excellence
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ELEMENTARY Magnet Expectations
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Elementary Magnet Probation and Exit
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COUNSELOR'S CORNER 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

caballar@garlandisd.net

Kimberlin Academy for Excellence

Visit this link for more information about the PTA Reflections Contest.

Volunteers must complete a NEW application EVERY YEAR! 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.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE GISD VOLUNTEER PAGE

PTA LINKS PTA LINKS

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GISD Parent Information Opportunities GISD Parent Information Opportunities

Garland ISD Parent Workshops

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER 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

Kimberlin Academy GISD Website
Kimberlin Connection Past Editions
2024-2025 GISD School Calendar
GISD Elementary Math Family Resources
Elizabeth Murdoch, Principal
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