Comet Connections
Kiker Elementary Newsletter
Kiker Families and Caretakers,
By the time you receive this newsletter, our Comets will be busy learning new things and possibly meeting new friends! In an effort to help us prepare for a great second day, here are a few reminders/tips:
1) If you are walking your child to school, please give hugs outside of the building and allow your child to enter with Kiker staff as needed. A valid ID will need to be scanned for all adults coming into the school moving forward.
2) Check backpacks for water bottles before your child leaves for school. We're doing our best to keep them hydrated!
3) If you are bringing your dog to school, please ensure he/she stays on the "flagpole" side as we do have some students that get nervous around animals.
Doors Open: 7:15AM
Tardies Start @ 7:41AM
Q: How can I find out what is being served in the cafeteria or put money into my child's account?
A: SchoolCafe - AISD! (LINK HERE)
Thank you for your continued support,
Mrs. Abrams, M.Ed.
Principal
Kiker Elementary collaborates with outside vendors to bring a variety of experiences to our after school program. They are all individual businesses. For that reason, specific questions about clubs, schedules, etc. should be directed towards them before contacting Kiker staff as they will have the most detailed information. You can click on the title or the graphic to the right to find out all of the details!
*A link to this document will also stay in "Popular Links" at the end of this newsletter throughout the year.
🚌AISD Bus Information
If you have a student that is planning on riding the bus this year, please read the information below from our AISD transportation department:
2024-25 Bus information for eligible students (CLICK HERE for AISD page)
We recommend families whose students are eligible for General Education transportation to check their bus information by checking the district’s “Bus Stop Finder''. The System will be back live on our website on Monday August 5th.
- Families whose students qualify for Special Education transportation will be notified individually.
Submitting An Absence Note
Please visit the Austin ISD website's Attendance FAQs or contact the Kiker front office if you have additional questions.
- You will need your student's first and last name, student ID#, date of absence(s), reason for absence and parent/guardian name to ensure proper documentation.
- If one note covers MULTIPLE DATES, please make sure documentation specifies date range. You're not required to fill out the form multiple times.
- This form can be used to submit documentation note or picture of a note with appropriate information, signature, etc.
- Please allow 72 hours (3 business days) for attendance to be corrected. Thank you!
If you are like most parents, you are eager to find out about your child's day when they return home. It is very natural to say, "How was your day?"! If your kid gives you a lot of details with that question then stick with it! If you are simply getting "fine" as your response....here are some other options! Give them a try!
Introductions!
PK-2nd Grade: Sarah Schwartz (sarah.schwartz@austinisd.org)
3rd - 5th Grade: Amanda Kerley (amanda.kerley@austinisd.org)
