Kingsland School

November 15, 2024

School Contact Info

www.kingslandschooltx.org

Principal: Missy Dean missy.dean@orendaeducation.org

Registrar: Crystal Serda crystal.serda@orendaeducation.org

(325) 388-0020

Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to announce the acquisition of School Messenger, a schoolwide mass communication system!!! Starting on Monday, you will receive automatic notification when your student is absent or tardy. We will also be able to send out communication when the school closes unexpectedly, important reminders, and upcoming events. We are VERY excited to be able to offer this!! Your student is bringing the flyer below home. Thank you for partnering with us in this effort to communicate more fluidly with each other.

Lifetouch School Pictures are Ready!!!

Dear parents,

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

Thank You to Our Kingsland School Donors for the 2024-2025 School Year

Kingsland Pharmacy

Highland Lakes Title

Taste Highland Lakes

Mr. Gatti's Pizza

One Swanky Shop

HEB

Mid-life Ministries

Cody Young Septic

We are so thankful to the businesses that have already donated to Kingsland School this year and look forward to those who are still sending in their contributions. The students are directly benefiting in the form of prepackaged lunches, snacks, and rewards/incentives for their hard work. THANK YOU for supporting us!!!

November AVID Strategy of the Month

READING

Students who read:

activate, engage, and extend beyond the text
make predictions and create visual images as they read
understand text structures
question the text and engage in deep inquiry
become content experts
evaluate sources for accuracy and bias

This Week's Happenings

Thanks from the Cafeteria

The students signed a poster, honoring their loved ones in the military, on Nov. 12. They spoke of aunts and grandfathers who had served. Thankful for their services and the upcoming season, Ms. S, Lunch Monitor, began to also decorate for the holiday. The focus on good nutrition remains at the center of her messages and games played during lunches.

How to Access Canvas

On the Kingsland School website, www.kingslandschooltx.org, click the parent tab. Scroll down the page and click on the Canvas resources. More information will be provided at Family Night on September 10th.

Restorative Discipline Practices

Dr. Gaye Lang has launched a brand-new series, Restorative Practices Made Simple: Families as Partners, a video series dedicated to empowering parents with the tools needed for effective communication and Restorative Practices at home. This series is designed to align home environments with the restorative approaches taught in schools, ensuring a consistent and supportive experience for children. It focuses on providing parents with resources and strategies to foster better understanding and relationships with their children, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between families and educational institutions. Watch episode 6, where Dr. Lang hosts a discussion with Cindy Rodriguez and Jackie Trevino from Garland ISD. Cindy, a Behavior Program Specialist, and Jackie, a parent from Montclair Elementary, share their experiences and insights on implementing restorative strategies. Discover how these methods can transform disciplinary approaches, create a supportive community, and positively impact both students and parents. This session is a must-watch for parents and teachers eager to enhance their understanding and application of restorative practices.

Please submit all questions regarding Restorative Discipline Practices to rdp@tea.texas.gov.

Kingsland School Calendar

Please check our school calendar for events, student holidays, and more. We do NOT follow Llano ISD's calendar!!!!

Parent Family Engagement Newsletter

LINK to Newsletter

This newsletter brings helpful tips on the benefits of family engagement, helping your teen through breakups, ways to enhance family relationships, summer meal programs, preventing summer slide and helping your kids through educational transitions such as moving from elementary to intermediate or middle school.

These topics and more are explored next school year in the 21st Volume! Share your favorite topics on social media and tag @PFETexas in your posts!