Hornet Herald
News and notes for the week of 9/6/2021
Special thanks to Coach Shannon Jones and the Roadrunner Cross country team on a 2nd place showing this weekend in Salado!
First Award Winner for the 2021 School Year! Jeanette Leija won the Smart Choice Award earlier this week(Given by Counselor Sally Ramirez)!
Our Bookkeeper Ms. Sosa Modeling our new tables and umbrellas! Thanks PTA!
We received 10 flats of 40 bottles of water Monday when we really needed it! Thanks PTA!
Principal's Message to Hornet Families for the week of September 7th, 2021
Special thanks to:
- Kristine Polland and Emily Hayes for volunteering to get our cheer program back up and running
- The Carroll, Rocap, Reimer, Kilday, Burris, Mengoli, Alexander, Castaño, Windler, Bell, Scott, Rocher, Gormin, Peterson, Jeter, Downie, Payne, Patel, Perez, Schuneman, Rhee, and Fenton families for the table and umbrella donations at our school
- Jen Loving and the PTA for the water donation as we await the installation of our bottle fillers
#ProgressNotPerfection
#BEGREATmentality.
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2021-2022 Initiatives and Goals
1.) Daily Formative Assessment
2.) Literacy in Every Classroom
3.) Standards Aligned Instruction
4.) Progress Monitoring
Academic Goal
Utilizing an array of assessments (MAP- Measure of Academic Progress, SCA - AISD Short Course Assessment, and STAAR - State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness), the percentage of each demographic/special group of students performing at the meets level in Math & English will increase by at least 5% - 10% from August 17th, 2021 to May 27th,2022.
Social Goal
- TBA (we are still working on this but planning to look at the types of counseling visits our students are requesting)
Coordinated School Health Upcoming Events
9/17 - Marathon Kids Kick-Off Day
More Information can be found (here)
Unlikely Heroes! Thank you for helping out!
Principal's Assistant Ruby Palmer is the go to on campus!
Ms. Delores Spears helps as a teacher's assistant and volunteers as a crossing guard!
Officer Steve Melton does more than secure the campus, he also helps at lunches and during transitions!
KMS Safety Protocols as of 9/6/2021
All Day
Mask wearing is mandatory
Before School
All staff, students, and visitors are encouraged to self screen for COVID 19 symptoms before entering into a campus or other Austin ISD Facilities each day
Arrival
- We will maintain outdoor markers to social distance
Transition
- we will encourage moving halls where students are encourage to not stop while transitioning to classes
Classrooms
- We are space seating/desks at least 3 feet apart when feasible
- Each classroom will have a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration unit
- Personal Protective Equipment will be available in each room
Breakfast & Lunch
- students are allowed to eat lunch both inside the cafeteria and outside in the courtyard
Dismissal
- we will have staggered dismissal where scholars will be dismissed by areas of the building to reduce traffic.
Upcoming Dates
Monday - September 6th - Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday - September 7th - A Day
Wednesday - September 8th - B Day
Campus Picture Day - Students will take pictures on days they have Science classes
Thursday - September 9th - A Day
Campus Picture Day - Students will take pictures on days they have Science classes
Lady Hornet Volleyball vs Murchison M.S. @6p, 8th grade will be at Kealing, 7th grade will be at Murchison Middle School
Friday - September 10th - B Day
Saturday - September 11th -
Announcements!
Facility Assessment and Ed Specs Update Feedback Form
Help us envision our AISD future! The district’s draft facility assessment reports and Educational Specification updates are ready for your feedback!
Check out our school’s reports by visiting www.austinisdplanningtogether.com and fill out the feedback form no later than Sunday, Sept. 26
Visit https://bit.ly/3DntgJ2 to learn more about how these documents fit into the district’s long-range planning process—which will help determine which improvements and new facilities are included in our next bond!
The above message is also available in Spanish.
Please direct any questions to Karla Rivera and Ali Ghilarducci at karla.rivera-figueroa@austinisd.org and alison.ghilarducci@austinisd.org.
Teacher's Amazon Wish Lists
Kealing Cheer is here!
If so, please pick up an application from the Program Office or your advisor. But DON'T DELAY! Parent signature is required and the deadline to join is Wednesday, September 8th! 1st practice is after school on Monday, September 13th. See the application for more details or email kealingcheer@gmail.com with questions.
DAC (District Advisory Council) Members still needed
Hello Everyone,
We are still trying to fill our vacant DAC positions. Please reach out to your staff and parents to apply for membership to this committee. Our first meeting will be on September 14th, 4:30 - 6:00 via zoom.
need:
Two Teachers and One Parent
Secret Pal Program is back for the 2021-22 school year!
The Kealing PTA Secret Pal Program was created to help our hard-working teachers and staff feel a bit more appreciated throughout the year. The guidelines are general, but suggestions are to provide snacks, treats, small gifts, supplies or support to show our appreciation. There are 3 planned 'drop' dates to deliver gifts/treats: November, February, and April. Reminders will be sent out prior to drop dates. Please remember, Pals should be kept a secret!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4AADAC29ABFD0-thekms
Date Change! Back to School Night is September 10th (Virtual Video will be emailed) and September 14th (In person)
Back to School Night 2021-2022 Attendance Survey
So far we have 410 responses
The virtual back to school video will be emailed on 9/10 by Mrs. Patel.
New Business Sponsor!
email: marmstrong18@gmail.com
website: www.midtownrulers.org
phone: 512 663 3475
This Past Week on Campus
One of my mentors surprised me by coming to visit Wednesday
Art Teacher Ms. Hyche displayed many great pedagogical techniques!
Ms. Kinsman worked in the power zone to facilitate her class!
Ms. Oakes created learning spaces outside of the classroom
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