Maude Moore Wood Elementary
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I would like to welcome all of our students back to school and extend a special welcome to our new students and their families! We cannot wait to meet you. We look forward to working together this school year to provide wonderful learning experiences for each child while celebrating all of their growth and accomplishments along the way. We remain committed to sustaining a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and growth, where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
This newsletter contains important information related to our schedule, student handbook and arrival/dismissal procedures.
Our campus theme this year is, "Dream Big, Aim High!" We believe this theme perfectly captures the spirit of our campus mission-to ensure that all students are challenged and engaged in a rigorous curriculum and provided with learning opportunities in a safe and nurturing environment that will prepare our students for the future.
The first day of school is August 14th. Parents will be permitted to walk their student to class on the first day only. We will have plenty of staff stationed throughout the building to help students to class daily. The instructional day begins promptly at 7:30.
Please call me or one of our assistant principals if you have any questions or need assistance with anything during the school year. We are here to serve.
We are looking forward to seeing all of our Warriors at Meet the Teacher, August 8th from 4-6!
Sincerely,
Amber Dibble
#WeareWarriors
Amber Dibble, Principal
Felicia Ware-Johnson, Assistant Principal PK-1st, SKILLS, ECSE
Christina Srock, Assistant Principal, 2nd-5th
8th Meet the Teacher 4:00-6:00
14th First Day of School
Important Information
To be considered for free and reduced lunch, your family will need to submit the National School Lunch Program application.
This change does not impact breakfast. All students in KISD will be able to receive free breakfast at their school for the 2024-2025 school year.
If you would like your student to be considered for free and reduced lunch, please submit the application as soon as possible.
Please use the link below for more information and the application-
https://www.killeenisd.org/school_nutrition
Our cafe will be open during Meet the Teacher on August 8th for you to complete the application or add funds to your student account.
7:00 Doors Open
7:25 1st Bell
7:30 Tardy Bell
2:45 PK Dismissal
2:50 KG Dismissal
2:55 1st Grade Dismissal
3:00 2nd-5th Dismissal
*Breakfast will be served from 7:00-7:20 daily.
All students who arrive after the 7:30 bell will need to be signed in the front office by a parent/guardian.
Please do not drop students off before 7:00 as there will not be staff available to monitor them until 7.
In order to ensure a safe and efficient drop off and dismissal we want to share some safety procedures.
1. When entering the parking lot you must turn RIGHT only. The left side of the entrance is for cars exiting the parking lot. Please do not turn left.
2. Children are to walk their bikes across all crosswalks and remain on the sidewalks. Please speak to your child about this if they ride a bike to school.
3. Please do not bring pets on school property.
4. In the valet, during arrival and dismissal, please do not get out of your car. Adults will assist the children to and from the cars. You must display your car rider number in your windshield to use valet.
5. Please be mindful of all of the crosswalks and do not drive across the walk if the stop sign is up.
6. If you are a parent pick up walking up for grades 1st - 5th please enter through the side gates to meet your child’s teacher. We would like to have just the car drive through students left at the front.
7. Refrain from cellphone use in the parking lots or valet.
Bus Information will be available to parents/guardians via Home Access Center on August 7, 2023
Parents/guardians must request transportation for their eligible students during registration or by calling the campus (254)336-1650. If parents do not request transportation, students will not have a ride to the school on the bus.
VIsion & Mission
Vision: Ignite a passion for learning so that students become lifelong learners and contributing members of the community.
Mission: Through continuous reflection and refinement, we will ensure that all students are challenged and engaged in a rigorous curriculum and provided with learning opportunities in a safe and nurturing environment that will prepare our students for the future