Kelly Newsletter

Dear Kelly Families~

Winter returned this week with our first snow day, but it looks like our spring weather will return soon. Please continue to send your child with a coat and winter gear. We just don't know what to expect from day to day and it is better to have them prepared for every type of weather.

Thank you for your participation in parent/teacher conferences in February. We appreciate this time of conversation and partnership with all of you. Trimester 2 report cards will be emailed home on Friday, March 22nd.

March will be filled with continued learning as our students work toward their individual

goals. Our 3rd , 4th and 5th graders will be participating in the North Dakota State

Assessments during March and April. These assessments focus on literacy, mathematics

and science.

March is Reading Month at Kelly School. We have special student events planned during the month. Please watch for more details coming out through SeeSaw and check out the flyer below that highlights some of the special events.

Warm wishes~

LuAnn Schmidt

Associate Principal

March 1st, Friday-End of 2nd Trimester

March 5th, Tuesday-PTO Meeting at 5:30-Kelly Library

March 11th-15th-No School

March 20th, Wednesday-1:30 Dismissal

March 22nd, Friday-Report Cards Emailed Home

March 26th, Tuesday-Chorus Concert at 6:00pm

March 27th, Wednesday-Family Event Class Meeting at 8:30am

March 29th, Friday-No School

April 1st, Monday-No School

April 4th, Thursday-Incoming Kindergarten Registration 3:30-5:30pm

On Thursday, April 4th from 3:30-5:30pm you and your child are invited to Kelly School for Kindergarten Registration. You will complete paperwork, meet the Kindergarten teachers, do a little shopping for Kelly Cougar Spirit Wear and get a tour of the school. If you have not already done so, we would like you to take a few minutes to complete our online Pre-Registration form at https://form.jotform.com/230254481409049 This will allow us to capture information so we can begin your student’s enrollment now and cut down your waiting time at school that day.

Children who will reach the age of five before August 1, 2024 are eligible to enter kindergarten. For links to required forms and additional information that will be needed at registration, please visit https://www.gfschools.org/link-2/kindergarten

Report Cards will be emailed to you sometime on Friday, March 22nd. If you have not received it by March 24th here are a few trouble shooting tips.

• Check with your spouse
• Check your spam/junk mail
• Call the Kelly Office to make sure your email is correct

Please label all of your child's outerwear including coats, hats, mittens, scarfs, boots, snowbags, etc. Our lost and found is always overflowing with clothing that is missing its owner. The lost and found table is located in the front entrance of the school. Any unclaimed items are periodically donated to the thrift stores throughout the year.

If you are taking your child out of school early for any reason (i.e. vacation, activities, appointments) please let the office know ahead of time. Students aren't necessarily in the classroom so it helps us locate your child in a timely manner so the checkout process goes smooth. You will also need to come into the office and sign your child out.

If your child is absent or late, please call the attendance line by 8:30am. Communication between home and school ensures the safety of your child.

701-746-2269-attendance line

701-746-2265-school office

Student Absence: If your child is absent or late, please call the attendance line by 8:30am.

701-746-2269-attendance line

701-746-2265-school office

Telephone Calls: Calls do not ring into the classroom during school hours to minimize interruptions. Messages for students can be left on the teacher’s voicemail.

Peanut/Tree Nut Restricted: When sending a snack or packing a lunch, please remember to check labels to make sure it does not contain or have any traces of peanuts/nuts. We have students with severe peanut allergies in our building.

Birthday Snacks: Due to the increase of students who have severe food allergies and the higher levels of severity, we no longer celebrate student birthdays with a “birthday snack” in our schools. Parents are welcome to find other non-food items to send to school if they wish. Please discuss with your child’s classroom teacher for ideas or preferences.

Arrival:

The first bell rings at 8:20 am. School begins at 8:25 am. Breakfast is offered 7:40-8:15 am. All students coming to breakfast must use Door 16.

Dismissal: The safety of our students is a top priority for us at Kelly School. As per district policy, schools will have parents meet their child(ren) at a designated location outside the school at dismissal time.

• Teachers will bring their students to a location outside the school at their classroom’s assigned door. Students will meet their parent or person picking them up at a prearranged meeting place near the assigned dismissal door.

• Older siblings meet youngest sibling at youngest sibling’s assigned door.

• Bus/Daycare van students will walk through the school to Door #1 to board their bus or van.