IDEA Kyle: All in a KNIGHTS Day!

We would first and foremost like to thank all of our IDEA Kyle parents and students. Your understanding, feedback, encouragement, and support during these uncertain times has been paramount as we work to create versatile plans for our families. THANK YOU!

As we continue to receive information we will update families promptly. We kindly ask that our Knight Family remains respectful of our staff and teachers when contacting the school and asking questions. If an answer to your question is not immediately known, our receptionist, Ms. Lesly will work to answer your questions or direct you to someone on campus that has more details.

Our Kyle Knights can expect to receive three editions of All in a KNIGHTS Day in which you will find the most current operational updates leading up to the VIRTUAL First Day of School on August, 11, 2020.

On Wednesday, 7/15/2020, Travis county issued an order that schools must not open for in-person instruction until at least September 7. IDEA Kyle falls into this category. As a public school, IDEA is obligated to abide by this mandate. As such, when school starts on August 11th we will be operating in a 100% virtual environment. We will continue to stay abreast of local, state and federal ordinances regarding when we will ultimately be allowed to begin in-person instruction, and will share this information with you as it becomes available.

We realize that many of our parents preferred an in-person learning environment. Please understand that it remains our desire to offer in-person instruction as soon as we are cleared to do so by applicable government agencies. We are continuing our preparations for in-person instruction and will absolutely be prepared when that clearance is granted.

Given this shift for the First Day of School, we are adjusting our immediate preparations and placing an emphasis on ensuring that parents have the resources they need to be successful in a distance learning environment. We will be sharing additional information regarding what distance learning will look like for our Knights in the very near future.

Understandably, this is a significant shift in plans for the First Day of School. We remain committed to providing you as much information as possible, as early as possible, to allow you to make the best decisions for your families. We also remain committed to answering any questions you might have. Please feel free to reach out to our Assistant Principal of Operations, Jolynne Muniz, with any questions you might have. You can best reach Jolynne via email at jolynne.muniz@ideapublicschools.org.

IDEA Kyle sets high expectations for every student and goes the extra mile to make sure every student realizes their own potential. Personalized learning, critical thinking skills, mastery of core subjects is our recipe for success.

Email: jolynne.muniz@ideapublicschools.org
Website: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-kyle/
Location: 640 Philomena Drive, Kyle, TX, USA
Phone: 512-822-4300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IDEASchoolsKyle/

IMPORTANT! If you are one of the few parents who has not yet submitted or completed registration for your child, we need this information as soon as possible. If it is documents that you are lacking, please reach out to us so we can assist, the registration form itself must be complete no later than Friday, 7/24/2020.

RECORDS REQUEST & CLASS SCHEDULES: We are 3 1/2 weeks away from the First Day of School. Our campus registrars, Ms. Meghna and Mrs. Arlette have already started requesting student records and building class rosters. We cannot complete this crucial step until all registrations are complete. Your assistance with this critical task is very much appreciated.

ENROLLMENT & REGISTRATION: Please reach out to JENNA GONZALES at 737-248-5126 or jenna.gonzales@ideapublicschools.org and she can help you with that process. She can also complete registration over the phone in just 15-20 minutes.

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR MEALS: IDEA Kyle will continue to offer FREE breakfast and lunch for the 2020-2021 school year curbside beginning August 10th, 2020.

SPECIAL DIET REQUEST: If your Knight has medical dietary restrictions please complete and submit the attached form (found below) to our Cafeteria Manager: Mrs. Pearl Ruiz, pearl.ruiz@ideapublicschools.org as soon as possible.

SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM: IDEA Kyle will proudly serve meals through July 31st, this includes breakfast, lunch, and weekend meals! IDEA will NOT serve Meals 8/1-8/9.

As a reminder :

-640 Philomena Dr, Kyle
-⏰ 7am-10am
-Do NOT have to be IDEA scholars
-Ages 0-18 welcome (birth certificate or school IDs needed if children are not in the vehicle with you)
-Pull in through the open gates next to the school marquee/sign & proceed straight, to the back of the school. Our amazing cafeteria staff will handle the rest!

THANK YOU CNP TEAM FOR YOUR UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO OUR COMMUNITY!!!

STATE GUIDELINES: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has notified all schools in Texas, that school vaccination rules ARE in effect for the 2020-2021 school year. Returning students are required to be fully up to date by the first day of school to attend classes.Students who are new to IDEA this school year, will receive 30 calendar days from the first day of school to get up to date. The clinic must have the updated vaccine record by the 30th calendar day to remain enrolled in school. For a list of vaccine requirements for K-12, Pre-K, and child-care facilities, visit:

https://dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/default.shtm and click on "2020-2021 K-12 REQUIREMENTS".

For a list of providers who offer low-cost vaccines, go to the Texas Vaccines for Children Provider Locator here:

https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html…

For Affidavits: You may email a copy to Rebecca.Sanchez@ideapublicschools.org. Originals will be collected once campus reopens.

As a reminder, vaccine notices were mailed out the last week of May. For questions, please contact the clinic.

Grade Level Requirements for the upcoming school year

-Incoming KINDER students: If your child has not had their 4-year-old well check, please contact your pediatrician's office regarding their procedures for vaccines during this time. (Vaccines must have been administered AFTER your child’s 4th birthday per DSHS)

-6th graders going into 7th grade: Meningococcal (MCV4) and Tdap is usually given at age 11 and is a requirement to enter 7th grade. If your child’s shot record does not reflect this, please contact your pediatrician's office.

Action Plans: Action Plans are required if you child has any of the following diagnoses:

●Seizures

●Severe Allergy/Anaphylaxis – food or other

(this does NOT include seasonal allergies)

●Asthma

●Diabetes

Medication on Campus:

●A physician order must be in the clinic, along with parental consent forms, in order for the health aide to administer any medications to your child.

●Verbal Consent cannot be accepted from parents or physicians.

●Medication MUST be dropped off by a parent or guardian to the clinic. This is to ensure all paperwork is in order as to not delay administration to your child.

●All medication must be in its original packaging. The box/bottle MUST have all pharmacy labels intact. (If you have lost this, you can always ask your pharmacy for another box/label)

Over the Counter Medication: Over the counter medications such as Tylenol., ibuprofen,

cough drops, Neosporin, etc are available in the clinic. Medications are administered in

accordance to IDEA’s staff physician orders and parental consent which is completed during

registration.

●Antihistamines are not provided. If your child suffers with seasonal allergies and you would

like an antihistamine stored on campus for your child, please reach out.

Knights will be required to wear their IDEA uniform shirt throughout Distance Learning. When we return to campus, Knights will be required to be in full uniform.

1.) IDEA Polo Shirt – Color dependent on grade level

2.) Plain Black Belt

3.) Pants, Capris, Skirts, Shorts or Skorts in black or beige (no jeans, no cargo pants)

4.) Black Shoes

5.) Backpacks must be CLEAR or MESH SEE THROUGH

UNIFORM VENDORS:

TODAY’S STYLE #1

1915 E. RIVERSIDE DR.

AUSTIN, TX 78741

512-447-000

TODAY’S STYLE #2

4631 AIRPORT BLVD., #104

AUSTIN, TX 78751

512-300-2772

AUSTIN UNIFORM SHOP

5510 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD.

AUSTIN, TX 78745

512-785-0855

Due to COVID-19, most stores are currently closed to in-store shopping. We strongly encourage you to call your local store to determine their hours, curbside options, and appointment options.

If clothing size changes are required prior to the beginning of the school year, you may exchange items at your local store. However, clothing must be unworn and unwashed, and proof of purchase is required.

School supplies will be needed for Distance Learning and will be required when Knights return for in-campus learning.

For families that choose to order via Back2School boxes, these boxes will be delivered to the campus and we will schedule a day for families to pick up prior to the FDOS (First Day of School). *Deadline to order via Back2School is 7/31/2020. Order here:

TECHNOLOGY RETURN: Throughout the summer we offered several tech return days. We understand that many of our families work well into the evening and were unable to return items. As a whole campus we only have 20 more items that need to be returned. Thank you!!! Please reach out to our campus Business Clerk to schedule a drop-off time.

TECHNOLOGY PICK-UP: We will release technology pick-up dates next week.

College Prep (6th-8th) Virtual Bingo- Tuesday, 7/21 @ 5:30 p.m. DETAILS BELOW! Please reach out to Mrs. Razo for more information.

Yearbook Pickup - Tuesday (7/21) - 9:00a-12:00p (curbside) and Wednesday (7/22) - 9:00a-12:00p (curbside)

If you decide not to pickup your book within these times, it’s okay! We will have them for pickup again when school is back in session. :)

Please reach out to Mrs. Moreno via text @ 763-515-0807 with any questions. Thanks!

Meet the Teacher Night (virtual) - TBD

Technology & Supply Box Pick-Up (for those that ordered boxes) - TBD

Virtual Welcome to IDEA (VWTI)- This serves as a student orientation and is the final step in our registration process. We are currently revising our presentation to include Distance Learning information. For those of you that have not completed the VWTI, we will be in touch with you next week to schedule.

What platform will we be using for Distance Learning? Microsoft TEAMS

Will Distance Learning be the same as March of 2020? While we will be using TEAMS, we are including interactive lessons throughout the day. For families that must login during evening hours, we will provide guided schedules.

Are there any child care locations in the area that I could partner with? Yes, the YMCA currently is accepting scholars for day programs. We are currently working with several child cares to offer IDEA pricing.

This meeting will consist of your child's virtual reading placement test for IDEA Public Schools. We will use this test to support your child academically. This helps us determine your child's reading level and, based on the results, your child may qualify for an additional test. Please plan up to 20 mins for this meeting. You will need a laptop, desktop, ipad, or phone to take the test. Please have your child in a quiet place. Thank you.

Kinder: A placement test is not needed at this time.

1st - 2nd Grade Placement Testing: Mrs. Sosa, Assistant Principal of Instruction, will be reaching out to all NEW to IDEA 1st grade families that have not tested.

3rd - 5th Grade Placement Testing: Ms. Amanda Flores, Assistant Principal of Instruction (API), will be working with NEW to IDEA families for placement testing. Please schedule a time to meet on the calendar below. Thank you!

6th - 7th Grade Placement Testing: Mrs. Kiwonda Riley will be reaching out to NEW to IDEA families regarding Placement Testing for our 6th and 7th grade scholars. Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Riley if you have any questions or to pro-actively schedule.

8th- A placement test is not needed at this time.

These placement test are for our NEW to IDEA families only. If you have already tested, thank you, you will not need to take the placement test again. If you have any questions regarding testing, please reach out directly to our API's via email, found below.