Kimberlin Connection

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We are looking forward to meeting our new Knights and welcoming back our returning Knights when we return to school in a few weeks!

See you on August 7 at our Back-to-School Bash from 5:00-6:30 pm at Kimberlin Academy!

I hope you all had a wonderful and refreshing break. As your new principal, I am excited to embark on this journey with you and your children. We’re looking forward to the start a new academic year filled with opportunities for learning, growth, and success. Let’s make this year our best yet!

Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!

Elizabeth Murdoch, Principal

Kimberlin and Hillside Academies for Excellence

CLICK THIS LINK TO ACCESS K-5 SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS:

https://www.garlandisdschools.net/kimberlin/academics/school-supplies

Back-To-School route information including bus number, stop time, and stop location will be available in Skyward starting Aug. 5 to parents of all eligible regular and special education students.

You must be eligible for transportation and register for the upcoming school year to have bus service. Route information will be located on two platforms:

• StopFinder Parent App – The app will provide bus tracking and bus assignment details. Look for an email from no-reply@stopfinder.com to set up your password and access the StopFinder Parent App. See more about this exciting improvement to our system in the Preview to StopFinder Parent App video.
• Skyward Family Access - After logging into Skyward Family Access, click on Online Forms to find transportation information. The information updates frequently as route times or locations change. Bus tracking is not available in Skyward Family Access.

Be sure to check your account regularly for any updates to bus information. Make sure the parent/guardian email address in Skyward is up to date. If you need to update your email, please contact your student's campus or Student Services.

Please note that during the first days of school, there may be some delays and all times are approximate.

For more information about Bus Transportation CLICK HERE.

Each year parents are asked to complete a series of forms to update student information and for the new school year.

• How to complete the Student Information Update Forms in Skyward
• How to complete the Student Information Update Forms in Skyward-Spanish
• How to complete the Student Information Update Forms in Skyward-Vietnamese

See the Student Information Update Forms page for more detailed information.

SchoolCafé is our meal management service that allows families to see school menus, apply for Free/Reduced Price Meals, and provide income verification for CEP schools.

SchoolCafé can be accessed with the SchoolCafé app (to download the app on an Apple or Android smartphone, search for SchoolCafé in the app store) or the SchoolCafé website.

• SchoolCafé Free/Reduced Price Meal Application Walkthrough Video
• SchoolCafé Online Payments Walkthrough Video
• SchoolCafé Menu & Nutritional Information Walkthrough Video

Parents, make sure your information is updated in Skyward, our student information system.

Throughout the school year, Skyward is used for important communication with parents. During the summer, it is used for back-to-school forms, bus transportation forms, and more. It is important for parents to make sure that their contact information is updated for these processes.

Login to the Skyward website or visit our Skyward Help page for information on using the application.

AUGUST

7 Back-to-School Bash 5-6:30p

12 First Day of School

22 Parent Information Night (time TBD)