6th Grade- 394

7th Grade- 400

8th Grade- 420

TOTAL-1214

Welcome, parents! This month at Kerr Middle School we are focusing on gratitude. How fitting, as we go into the holiday season, that we take some time to focus on the joy of giving back to our community and those in need and appreciating what we have.

If you want to develop an attitude of gratitude, make it a daily habit. Be grateful and thankful for everything you appreciate in life. When we express appreciation, what we appreciate grows and increases in value. Practicing gratitude toward our relationships, work, health, home, and mindset makes these things more important to us. Choose to spend your time and energy on what you are most thankful for. Being grateful improves our self-confidence, our self-esteem, and enhances our enjoyment of the present moment. We can be grateful for every aspect of our life, including the parts that are going well and those that are not. It isn’t always easy, but expand the positives rather than dwelling on the negatives. Feeling grateful on a daily basis improves our positivity which can rub off on others we encounter.

Hello Kerr Parents!

We look forward to working with your students this year as their school counselors. Do you have any concerns about the school year, or simply things you would like for us to know about your child? We are here to support them along the way this year!

Please fill out the form below.

Thanks!

Margaret, Maurie, & Teri

Dear Cougar Family,

To ensure safety and maintain smooth traffic flow, we kindly ask that you refrain from moving the traffic cones in the parking lot. Our goal is to provide a safe and efficient experience for everyone during student drop-off and pick-up.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Aundre Walker

Principal

The Burleson High School Elk Strutters are excited to host our Winter Dance Clinic! Use the link below to get registered today. Tickets for this event are limited.

All payments must be received by Friday, November 22nd or a T-shirt will not be ordered for your child.

Registration Link: https://www.burlesonisd.net/Page/3437

***When you click on the link make sure you scroll down until you see our event.***

We are launching a new Parent Portal that will provide parents with access to your child’s internet usage and a weekly summary email, even if they don’t log into the portal.

I have attached the information that you can see to notify you of the portal and its capabilities.

Effective Monday, September 16, 2024, students will be permitted to use their cell phones during their designated lunches. Specifically, students will be allowed to check emails and send text messages. If you need to reach your child during the school day, this is the best time to do so.

Please note that this is a privilege and any misuse of this privilege may result in its revocation. Outside of the designated times, students are not permitted to use their phones and all devices should be put away. Violations of this policy will be subject to our standard phone policy.

We ask for your support in discussing these expectations with your student to ensure a smooth transition. As always, we appreciate your continued support and partnership.

ALL IN ALL WIN

Walking students must use the crosswalk. The crossing guard will tell them when to cross.

Also, there is no student pick up in the back of the school.
That area is reserved for bus pick up.

Food delivery services such as Uber Eats and Door Dash are strictly prohibited! When bringing food for your child, bring just enough for your child. There can be no sharing of food. If a circumstance should arise where you need to deliver food for a student other than your child, you MUST provide written consent from the other parent. This will ensure that students who may have food allergies do not eat something that may trigger a reaction.

Parent Notification Kerr Middle School

Compliance with Public Law 114-95, Section 1112(e)(1)(A)(i)-(ii)] and Section 1112(e)(1)(B)(ii]

To: All Kerr Middle School Parents or Guardians

From: Aundre Walker, Principal

Date: 11/121/2024

Subject: Notification to Parents of Teacher/Paraprofessional Qualifications

In accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)/Parents’ Right to Know, this is a notification from Kerr Middle School to every parent of a student in a Title I school that you have the right to request and receive in a timely manner:

a)information regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teachers and/or paraprofessionals.

The information regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teachers/paraprofessional shall include the following:

• If the teacher has met state certification/qualification criteria for the grade level and subject areas taught;

• If the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state certification/qualification criteria are waived;

• The teacher is assigned in the field of discipline of the certification;

• Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessional, and if so, their qualifications [ESSA 1112(e)(1(A)(i)-(ii)]

In addition to the above information you will be notified if your student has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet the applicable state certification requirements at the grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned. [ESSA 1112(e)(1)(B)(ii)]

Teachers may meet this requirement if the district is implementing its approved District Innovation teacher certification policy or if the teacher meets the State Certification assignment rules.

If you would like to receive any additional information about any of the above issues, please contact Mr. Walker.