Knights Family News
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Mission Statement
The Kendall Elementary School community works collaboratively to empower our students to develop the skills and character needed to become responsible, productive citizens and dedicated learners.
News from the Admin Team
Knights Family,
Congratulations to all of our students who were knighted during our first Knighting ceremony of the year. It was great to see all of the family members here to celebrate the accomplishments. Thank you parents for instilling these core values at home.
As we move forward into the 2nd nine-weeks, please take a moment to check your child's lunch account to see if there is an outstanding balance. We have noticed that there are several students who have large balances.
We hope to see you all at our Trunk or Treat on Tuesday from 5:30-7:00 at KES. Dress up and come to fill your baskets with lots of candy sponsored by PTO. Many teachers and community members will have their trunks decorated and will be handing out candy.
Enjoy the weekend making wonderful Fall memories!
We love our Knight families,
Jennifer Escamilla, Principal and Chelsea Allison, Assistant Principal
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Families are encouraged to complete an application for Free and Reduced Meals available here or return the completed paper form to any campus office. Applications must be completed each school year. If you had benefits last year and have not completed a new application this school year, your benefits will expired on September 24th.
Attendance
Our attendance for last week was 95% and our goal is 97%! We understand special circumstances and illnesses occur, but we want to reiterate the importance of regular attendance and its impact on your student's overall success. Continue sending all attendance letters and questions to laura.kanter@boerneisd.net.
Tardies
Please remember that school begins at 7:35 and instruction takes place immediately. Therefore, it is important that all students get to school on time. Please partner with us to ensure your child arrives on time and can engage in the instruction beginning at 7:35. As always, we understand things happen occasionally and you may run late. If you arrive late with your child, please park and walk them into the front office to assist them in signing in and receiving a tardy slip.
Arrival Time
We are beginning to see students arriving before 7:05 AM at the front of our building. Please know that staff do not begin their duties until 7:05 AM, meaning your child is unattended at this time. To ensure safety for all students, we ask that you drop off students between 7:05AM and 7:30 AM.
Lunch Visitors
Parents please be sure to check your students lunch account periodically to ensure there is not a negative balance.
We welcome parents visiting during their students scheduled lunch time. You must check in at the front office and receive a visitor badge before you are permitted access to the cafeteria. Once in the cafeteria, you may sit at the designated parent tables closest to the stage or make your way outside to the outdoor eating area. Your student is the only one permitted to eat with you. Please refrain from inviting other students to join you. Additionally, we ask that you do not stay in the cafeteria after your student's lunch time is over. You will need to make your way back to the front at this time and allow your student to rejoin their class.
Lunch Times
PK: 10:50 - 11:20
Kinder: 10:30 - 11:00
1st: 11:00 - 11:30
2nd: 11:30 - 12:00
3rd: 12:00 - 12:30
4th: 12:20 - 12:50
5th: 12:40 1:10
Tardies
Please remember that school begins at 7:35 and instruction takes place immediately. Therefore, it is important that all students get to school on time. Please partner with us to ensure your child arrives on time and can engage in the instruction beginning at 7:35. As always, we understand things happen occasionally and you may run late. If you arrive late with your child, please park and walk them into the front office to assist them in signing in and receiving a tardy slip.
Birthday Treats
Birthday treats must be store bought with a nutrition label. This is a BISD procedure that has been in place since 2018. Treats from bakeries must also include nutrition labels.
Please view the BISD Severe Food Allergy Management Plan for more information at https://www.boerneisd.net/Page/8985.
Page 13 states: All foods brought to campus for special occasions such as birthday parties, holiday parties, any special occasion MUST have an FDA approved label with ingredients and allergens legibly listed.
Birthday treats may be dropped off in the front office. Visitors will not go to classrooms. Teachers will celebrate the last 15 minutes of the day, prior to dismissal. Flowers and balloons are not to be sent to school for delivery for any student
Share the Wins
At Kendall, we love to celebrate our staff and share the wins each day. Every time we give a staff member a shout out, we link it to one of our core values. If you see your child's teacher or any staff member going above and beyond to live out our core values, please send a shout out via email to Jennifer or Chelsea. We would love to pass the shout outs along!
Knoteworthy Knights
Congrats to our Knoteworthy Knights this week!! We are so excited to honor students each week and see them taking pictures with their signs back at home! Keep up the good work, Knights!
PTO Updates
Our wonderful PTO has partnered with us to host a Trunk or Treat even on 10/22 from 5:30-7:00. This is a free event, and students were encouraged to dress up in their costumes if they wish. We look forward to seeing you there!
PTO Trunk or Treat Event
PTO Trunk or Treat Event Map
PTO General Meeting
Important Dates
October is National Principals Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week
October 21: Fall Picture Retakes
October 22: PTO Sponsored Trunk or Treat 5:30 - 7:00 pm outside bus loop
October 28-31: Red Ribbon Week
October 28: RTG Pep Rally 8:30 am KES Cafe
October 31: Character Book Parade 8:30 am outside in front of school
November 1: RTG