Weekly Newsletter
KIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE
December 9, 2024
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday
Wear a holiday shirt and look for a homemade treat under my tree!
Tuesday
Dress as your favorite holiday character!
(Snowman, Rudolph, Elf, Candy Cane, Santa, Gingerbread Man, Grinch, Cindy Lou Who)
Magnet Info Night @ Kimberlin Campus at 6:30 PM
* TEACHERS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
Wednesday
Day 3 of Merry Magic 🎄and Frosty Fun ☃️
Wear RED and WHITE to match your candy canes!
- PLCs w/ Reeves
Thursday
Day 3 of Merry Magic 🎄and Frosty Fun ☃️
Deck your head with Santa Hats or Holiday Headbands!
- Robotics Practice
- Choir Concert
Friday
Day 3 of Merry Magic 🎄and Frosty Fun ☃️
Snuggle up with a HOT COCOA BAR!
10 Days of Merry Magic and Frosty Fun
KAE/HAE Staff Holiday Party
for staff only (no plus ones)
DETENTION REMINDER!!!
You must complete the Detention Reporting Form prior to Thursday.
Upcoming ELAR CBA Information
3rd Grade (just finishing up drama unit/informational)
Due to the length of the assessment, you may need to use two class periods to administer the assessment.
1 STAAR released informational passage
1 drama from HMH
1 STAAR released revising passage
1 ECR
4th Grade (just finishing up informational unit)
Due to the length of the assessment, you may need to use two class periods to administer the assessment.
2 released STAAR passages
1 released STAAR revising passage
1 ECR
1 SCR
5th Grade (just finishing up drama unit/informational)
1 released STAAR passage
1 SCR
1 released STAAR editing passage
1 released STAAR revising passage
Volunteers Needed for A+ UIL on Saturday 2/22/2025
Time commitment is 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
$30 hour for teachers.
Daily rate for paraprofessionals.
WINTER WEATHER SCHOOL CLOSURE/DELAY START PROTOCOLS
From Mrs. Ballard:
We are continuing on with making positive connections this week by helping students to identify their “Dream Team”, or people they can turn to for support or expert advice on reaching their goals.
Our PRIDE spotlight rule for the week is: Be prepared. We are teaching (and reminding) students to take responsibility for their own learning in many ways, such as bringing their supplies, getting their agendas signed, studying for tests, practicing their instruments, returning library books, eating a healthy breakfast, getting a good night’s sleep, and so much more.
Reminder
If I’m not readily available for a student, you can always use this form to let me know someone needs to be seen. School Counselor Referral Request (also available on the landing page)
FREE MONEY FOR TEACHERS!
Attached is the letter and form from PTA in order to claim your $75 classroom enrichment grant.
SHOUT OUTS!!!
SHOUT OUT TO...
Charlotte from Green: Thank you for your daily support with a few of our fifth grade friends. Your nurturing and calm presence means the world to the students and myself. You rock!!
Rodin: Thank you for all of the work that went into preparing our Orchestra students for Stringfest. It was absolutely incredible and they did a fantastic job of representing our campuses!!
Patterson: Great job organizing the Spelling Bee for our 5th graders!!
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
DECEMBER
2-20 MAP Testing Window
3 College, Career, and Military Day
5 5th Grade Spelling Bee
5 String Fest at Curtis Culwell Center 6pm
10 Magnet Information Night (for NEW MAGNET APPLICANTS)
- 6:30 pm @ Kimberlin Academy
12 Winter Choir Concert @ KAE 6pm
19 Classroom Holiday Parties
19 Staff Holiday Party @ Vitto's Pizza and Grill 5pm
20 Last Day of Fall Semester (NO EARLY RELEASE!)