Kellond Elementary

Hello Kellond Families,

For the past thirty years, I have had the joy of preparing for a new school year as an educator and even though this year looks vastly different, it is still with joy that I, alongside staff, plan for our children and community. Together, we have an opportunity to stretch our learning in innovative ways while continuing to increase learning excellence. Our teachers and staff have been working harder than ever with new tools to create lessons that will engage and challenge. During this time, we have been ever mindful of the need to ensure that learning is as equitable as our diversity demands. Kellond has the honor of being recognized as an "A" school, a tribute to our continuous strive for excellence in academics, yet we are also known for our community of caring and collaboration. Although students may not be sitting in our classrooms on the first day of school, they are ever present in our thoughts and minds as we consider how to best meet their needs for the future. I look forward to seeing your smiles in a Zoom soon.

Ms. Meneguin

We are here to support and assist in any way we can this school year.

Visit our Kellond Website http://tusd1.org/kellond/

for school information and links to district information.

Together, our amazing community will make this a great year in so many ways!

We are so excited to welcome you to an exciting year of learning at Kellond. While this school year may look and feel drastically different from years’ prior, the same Kellond Cougar dedication and enthusiasm exists to provide you and your child with an outstanding, well-rounded experience.

Our teachers are eager to welcome you to their virtual classrooms for this school year. Since we cannot hold a traditional meet and greet, we are holding it virtually on August 6, 2020. Please see the times, based on grade level, with links to log on and meet your child’s teacher.

A few points to know before you join us for the meet and greet:

• To keep this process smooth, we ask that you keep your microphone muted for the entire call. You may pose questions or write comments in the chat box in Zoom.

• This meeting is intended to be a brief overview and to help you prepare for the first day of school. Please refrain from asking personal questions about your child.

See the attached handout Meet and Greet for Zoom links.

Kindergarten 4:00-4:20pm

1st Grade 4:25- 4:45pm

2nd Grade 4:50-5:10pm

3rd Grade 5:15-5:35pm

4th Grade 5:40-6:00pm

5th Grade 6:05-6:25pm

EXED Team 6:30-6:50pm

To ensure a smooth transition to this school year, we have put together a school-wide schedule for everyone to follow for the first three days for students. Please refer to this schedule to ensure that your child is logged on at the appropriate time for lessons for the first three days. After that, your child’s teacher will establish a schedule for your child to follow. Zoom log in information is provided on the schedule, but your child will be able to access the Zoom sessions once they log into their Clever account. Please see the attached handout entitled Schedule Aug 10_12.

Our support team has been very busy across the district ensuring that all of our students have access to our learning programs starting next week. If you are in need of a loaner device or internet support, please make sure you completed the questions in ParentVue and then make an appointment for pick up at our campus. Your child's teacher can assist with many of your navigating needs, or you can call our offices for support at 520-584-5100. There is also a wealth of information at http://www.tusd1.org/NextStepsfor2020.

The designated link for tech support is http://www.tusd1.org/NextSteps2020/Questions.

And directions for logging into the Chromebook are at http://www.tusd1.org/Portals/TUSD1/District/docs/LearnFromHome/Chromebook.pdf.

TUSD Grab & Go Meal Bus Routes Effective August 10, 2020

During remote learning, breakfast & lunch are provided Monday-Friday at bus stops below. Foods will be provided cold/frozen to be heated up at home (heating instructions provided). Free meals provided to all enrolled students at 60 CEP schools. For students enrolled at non CEP schools, free or reduced meals provided based on student eligibility (eligibility determined by household meal benefit application or directly certified for free meals).

Stops near our school include:

Arcadia 1 Grab & Go Meals Bus Route

10:21-10:31AM Roberts-Naylor bus bay on Sylvane St

10:36-10:46AM Myers-Ganoung bus bay on Rosemont Ave

11:01-11:11AM Borman bus bay on Lightning Dr

11:23-11:33AM Erickson bus bay on Elson Ave

11:38-11:48AM Wheeler bus bay on Calle Castor

11:53-12:03PM Palo Verde bus bay on Avenida Vega

Arcadia 2 Grab & Go Meals Bus Route

10:22-10:32AM Bonillas bus bay on Swan Rd

10:37-10:47AM Vail bus bay on 16th St

10:58-11:08AM Booth Fickett bus bay on Calle Arturo

11:12-11:22AM Hudlow bus bay on Port Ou Prince St

11:30-11:40AM Sewell bus bay on Chantilly Dr

11:44-11:54AM Meredith bus bay on N Magnolia Ave

12:02-12:12PM Whitmore bus bay on Glenn St

See attached flyer from your friendly PTO.

Like and follow Kellond PTO on facebook facebook.com/kellond.pto Click “LIKE” and “FOLLOW” Choose to “See First” in your newsfeed so you will see updates/posts more easily. Make sure to turn on “Notifications” too!

Amazon Smile:

Search for Kellond and select Kellond Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization as your charity! Once you’ve added Kellond PTO as your charity, make sure you shop through smile.amazon.com so Kellond can get a percentage!

Fry’s Community Rewards:

● Visit www.fryscommunityrewards.com

● Click “register” in the upper right hand corner and follow the instructions to create an account ● Sign in and link your Fry’s VIP card with the code TW386 or by searching for Kellond.

Come meet other Kellond parents, teachers and staff. Find out what cool things are happening for the year and how you can be involved. We welcome your fresh ideas and look forward to meeting you! Meeting dates will be posted on the Facebook page, Principal newsletters and sent as a reminder through the “Remind” app

To receive reminder messages about PTO meetings and events via text, text the corresponding “@class code” below to 81010. You can opt out of messages at any time by replying “@stopall”. If you have children in both K-2nd and 3-5th grade use the K-5th code!

K-2nd: @Kellondk2 | 3rd-5th: @Kellond35 | K-5th: @Kellondk5

Ms. Meneguin is dedicated to the Kellond community. This year she celebrates being an educator for 30 years. After graduating from the University of Arizona, she began her career as a classroom teacher, serving for 20 years in various states and districts. She has earned the distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher and an Arizona Master Teacher. Since then, she has been a New Teacher Mentor, Professional Development Presenter, Adjunct Faculty for NAU, and School Administrator. She is honored to be entering her fifth year at Kellond as principal.

Ms. Meneguin is the proud mother of two sons who are currently in college. Given all of her education, it is being a parent that has had the greatest impact on her understanding and compassion for children.

Ms. Meneguin will often be engaging with students and staff during the school day. Please feel free to contact the front office for a meeting or call back at her earliest availability. You may also email her at Brenda.Meneguin@tusd1.org.

Email: kellond@tusd1.org
Website: tusd1.org/kellond/
Location: 6606 East Lehigh Drive, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: (520) 584-5100
Facebook: facebook.com/kellond.pto