Dear Kendallvue Families,
The past two days have been awesome to see our students and listen to all their fun adventures from this summer. It was wonderful to welcome kids back with our red carpet celebration. The bubbles were the big hit of the show! I feel so lucky to be the principal of such a wonderful community and to share in these special moments. Please read on for some logistical reminders for the beginning of the school year.
School hours are 8:05-3:05. Students who wish to eat breakfast can enter the building through the main doors at 7:45. All students can enter 7:55. We ask that students are in their seats, ready to learn at 8:05. I believe very strongly in the value of being on time. Our goal is to maximize our instructional time with students and so it is important students are in their classrooms and ready to go at 8:05. Thank you for getting your student to school on time.
Our school buses will use the south side of W. Marlowe street to drop off and pick up students. There is no parking along W. Marlowe between the service entrance and the main parking lot entrance in the morning or afternoon. That location is designate for our three school buses. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
As for the morning routine of "hug & go" in the parking lot, it has not changed from last spring. The lane along the curb is for hug and go only. Parents, please stay in your car and have your child exit on the side of the car along the curb. Getting out of the car, opening the door, making sure your child has everything, helping them with their backpack, and watching them walk to the door takes too much time and slows down the flow of traffic. Please be mindful that we want to get everyone in and out efficiently. As you pull in, you can make sure your child is ready to hop out of the car when you stop so you can keep the line moving. The left lane, as you enter the parking lot, directs cars to the parking spots. If you know it will take some time getting your child out of the car, you should park your car in the lot. This way you can get out of your car and walk your student to the front door to say goodbye. We have staff at the main entrance ready to get students to their classroom from there. Students can create a strong sense of independence and confidence when they walk to their classrooms on their own.
August is always a busy time of the school year. Our Back to School event is from 4-6pm on Thursday, August 22nd. Teachers will be testing students on August 23 & 26 by appointment only. You should have been contacted by teachers for this information.
We have a lot in store this year. It is going to be a great school year! Our Community Newsletters will come out on Friday's this year and not Sunday evening. Look for our weekly newsletters, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and check out our new website for updated information. Have a wonderful weekend and remember, it's great to be a coyote!
Cheers,
Bruce Lindsey
Principal
