Panther News

July 31, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Panther Families,

Welcome back! I hope this message finds you and your family refreshed and excited for the new school year. As the principal of Kyle Elementary, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all our returning students and families, as well as to those joining us for the first time. We are thrilled to embark on another year of learning, growth, and community together.

This year promises to be an exciting one, filled with new opportunities and experiences for our students. Our dedicated team of teachers and staff have been hard at work preparing classrooms and planning engaging lessons to inspire and challenge our students. We are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are also excited to announce several exciting initiatives and programs planned for the upcoming school year. From innovative curriculum enhancements to engaging extracurricular activities, there will be no shortage of opportunities for your children to explore their interests, develop new skills, and unleash their full potential.

At Kyle Elementary, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success. We encourage you to stay involved and connected with our school community. Whether through volunteering, participating in school events, or simply keeping in touch with your child's teacher, your involvement makes a significant difference. We are all partners in the education of our students, and we value your support and input.

As we begin this school year, we are focused on fostering a love of learning, promoting a positive school culture, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all. Our school is committed to maintaining open lines of communication, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.

Please keep an eye out for our weekly newsletter, which will include important updates, upcoming events, and opportunities for involvement.

We are so excited to see all our students back in the classrooms and hallways, filling the school with energy and enthusiasm. Together, let's make this a fantastic year filled with learning, friendship, and memorable experiences.

Thank you for being a part of the Kyle Elementary family. Here's to a successful and joyful 2024-2025 school year!

Warm regards,

Shawn Maxwell, Principal

Kirsten Stone, Assistant Principal

Back to School To Do List.....

Here are some things to do before your student starts back!

REGISTRATION: Complete the online registration - this is for ALL returning & new students. Link to student registration page (we still have around 240 students who have NOT registered)
MEAL APPLICATION: Complete the meal application . We are asking that ALL families please complete the form since this is how our funding is determined. Meal Application

Information about meal applications.

MEDICATION at SCHOOL: If you will be bringing medication to school, please visit the website.

Hays CISD School Supply Lists

Elementary School (Grades K-5)

Pre-K & ECSE Supply List (English & Español)

Middle School (Grades 6-8) Supply List (English & Español)

High School (Grades 9-12) Supply List (English & Español)

If you need assistance with school supplies, please email our counselor, Ms. Martinez @ judith.martinez@hayscisd.net

Leader in Me - Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Each new school year brings opportunities for academic growth and growth in all areas of development. Although children must be knowledgeable when they graduate, they must also be healthy, engaged, responsible, and caring people.

We’re grateful you’re here at our school and we’re excited to partner with you and your child. As a Leader in Me School, we believe that every member of your family has greatness and we can’t wait to learn and grow from you! Leader in Me (LiM) is an evidence-based, comprehensive school-improvement model—developed in partnership with educators and FranklinCovey—that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in a global community.

Our school has chosen to operate through a uniquely different lens. Leader in Me is about empowering your child to reach their full potential while ultimately finding their voice. As a school, the staff in this building have made five core commitments to your child. We call these our Core Paradigms. In these paradigms you will find the belief and way we view all students. At this school we see that:

• Everyone is a leader.

• Everyone has genius.

• Change starts with me.

• We empower students to lead their own learning.

• Educators and families partner to develop the whole person.

Not only do these paradigms apply to your student, they apply to all of us!

Leader in Me provides our school with the vision and language to lead the school in a way that addresses all areas of development. As each child discovers and develops their unique gifts and talents, they are given opportunities to lead. As leaders, they become active, engaged partners in their own education, and their self-confidence, responsibility, and initiative grows. The children quickly understand the benefits of different gifts and talents; they learn to listen to new ideas, work together to achieve results, and motivate one another to be the best.

We hope your school enjoys sharing these new opportunities. Together, we will see each child grow throughout the year.