Kimberlin Connection

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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

• This calendar and a T shirt order form are coming home this week.
• Shirts will be $10 each.
• Year 2 students will rehearse during the school day and will not need to attend our rehearsals at Webb.

Students have an opportunity to join orchestra for their 4th grade and 5th grade years.

Information is shared at the end of the year for our current 3rd and 4th grade families interested in learning more.

ALL families are invited to attend our events!

Be sure to click below to see what your students are learning, how to support them at home, and for some fun math games that students can play. We know how much it benefits our students when parents are active partners in the learning process!

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.

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 the checklist below to access the links.

GISD Security and our police departments will continue to investigate every single threat received and will continue to prioritize the safety and security of all students, staff, and parents at all our campuses and facilities. Please contact GISD Security (972-494-8911) with any concerns or issues you may have regarding safety and security.

Thank you!

OCTOBER

3 5th Grade Camp Mtg (for parents)- 5:30 pm in KAE Cafeteria

8 College & Career Day - Wear your college or career gear!

11 Donuts with Dudes - 7:30-8:00 am in KAE Cafeteria

14-18 Fall Break

25 Picture Day (more info provided closer to date)

29 Fall Evening Conferences (Fall Conference Window - Oct 21-Nov 8)