Kingsland School

April 25, 2025

School Contact Info

www.kingslandschooltx.org

Principal: Missy Dean missy.dean@orendaeducation.org

Registrar: Crystal Serda crystal.serda@orendaeducation.org

(325) 388-0020

Upcoming School Events

STAAR Testing Dates - the campus will be closed to visitors on the following dates.

Tuesday, April 29th: 3rd-8th math, Algebra I

April 29th - FAMILY NIGHT

We have made changes to family night. Each homeroom will have student-led activities after we watch the play from our Drama Club. Activities will include:

- Lego Maze

- Pet Display

- Making Kinetic Sand

- eSports Demonstration

- math BINGO

- high school activity will include winning cumulative exam exemptions - this depends on how many students and families participate in Family Night!!!!

- AND MORE!!!!

Graduation: Thursday, May 22nd at 6pm @ Log Country Cove

Credit By Exam Dates

Window 1: June 9-12, 2025 (recommended for first time testing)

Window 2: July 21-24, 2025 (recommended for retesting or accelerating out of a second grade level/semester)

Please see below for more information.

2022-2023 Ratings Released - Kingsland Outperforms!!!

Laker Family,

Take note below of our ratings and achievement from the 2022-2023 school year. We outperformed all of the local schools!!!!!!!!! We have significantly fewer students, which means our rating is more greatly impacted by fewer numbers. It's a great day to be a Laker! Thank you to our students and teachers for all of their hard work and dedication. Thank you to our parents for supporting all that we do!!!!! Here's to onward and upward and continuing to do great things at Kingsland School.

The website to see the results for yourself is https://txschools.gov. Take a look!

Congratulations Mr. Spruiell!!!

The Mirabeau B. Lamar Award is an award given in Texas to recognize outstanding individuals in various fields, often related to history, education, or civic engagement. This year's Kingsland School recipient is Mr. Jesse Spruiell.

Jesse Spruiell is an exceptional educator and integral member of the Kingsland School community. Jesse’s contributions since Kingsland School began 9 years ago have been invaluable in shaping the growth and success of our school, and his dedication to both the students and families we serve is unmatched.

As a founding member of Kingsland School, Jesse played a key role in helping establish a strong foundation for our educational community. Over the years, his commitment to our mission and vision has only deepened, as he has continuously worked to ensure the school’s continued growth and success. In his current role as a 7th and 8th grade English and Social Studies teacher, Jesse has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Jesse serves as our technology and extracurricular coordinators, roles in which he has gone above and beyond to integrate innovative educational tools and opportunities into the school’s curriculum. He also provides mentorship to new teachers, offering guidance, support, and sharing his expertise to help them navigate their early years in the classroom.

Jesse’s selflessness and dedication extend far beyond his formal duties. He regularly steps up to assist in areas where help is needed, including stepping in as a substitute teacher in our 3rd and 4th grade classrooms during a teacher vacancy. His willingness to pitch in wherever necessary and his ability to remain calm and positive in the face of challenges make him a beloved and trusted member of our team.

Kingsland School has benefitted immeasurably from Jesse’s leadership, initiative, and passion for education. His tireless efforts have played a significant role in our growth and success.

What's Been Happening Around School

1st & 2nd Plantings and Watering

Grades 7-12 were instructed on Stop the Bleed training.

Summer Lifeguarding Opportunity

Camp of the Hills is currently hiring lifeguards for the upcoming summer season and believe this could be a great opportunity forKingsland High School students to gain valuable work experience, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a safe and fun camp environment.

The position is ideal for responsible high school students who are certified in lifeguarding or are willing to obtain certification before the summer. They offer competitive pay, training opportunities, and a dynamic team-oriented atmosphere. The camp season runs from May 25th through August 1st.

Please reach out to Brayden Gill, summer coordinator for more information.

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Brayden Gill

Summer Coordinator

903-752-7174

Credit By Exam Information - Last Chance to Sign Up

ELIGIBILITY

Students must be enrolled in the district, and student records must indicate a high probability of success as evidenced by performance on district and state assessments, course grades, and/or prior instruction outside Texas public school.

DATES AND LOCATION

All exams will be online (no paper formats) through district proctoring only. Tests will be given at the student’s enrolled campus. Students have 3 hours to complete each exam. No more than 2 exams may be taken on the same test date. Students may not take tests to accelerate more than one grade level in same testing window. Tests will not be ordered for the second grade level/semester until after passing the first grade level. Students may retake each test one time. Retests are not available during the same testing window. Retests are not available for initial tests taken in Window 2. Each campus will determine the individual testing schedule during the testing week and communicate the dates and times to parents.

Window 1: June 9-12, 2025 (recommended for first time testing)

Window 2: July 21-24, 2025 (recommended for retesting or accelerating out of a second grade level/semester)

*Parent requests for tests dates outside of the district published dates are subject to staff availability and parents assume the cost of the exam. Exams administered during a district published date are provided at no cost to the parent. Exams are ordered at the time registrations are received. All exams are nonreturnable, nonrefundable, and nontransferable. If your child doesn’t take the requested exam(s) or doesn’t take the requested exam(s) on the district date, parents will be responsible for reimbursing Orenda for the cost of each exam.

EXAM

Enter the requested exam name including the grade (K-8)/semester (1st or 2nd for high school courses only) and the subject. Available tests are found here. All exams will be online through district proctoring on campus on the dates and locations above. NOTE: For grade advancement in K-grade 8, students must take all four subject area exams (math, science, social studies, and language arts).

Fall 2024 Attendance Rates

1st Six Weeks: 92.6%

2nd Six Weeks: 93.1%

3rd Six Weeks: 93.1%

4th Six Weeks: 92%

5th Six Weeks: 94.9%

Check it out........our 5th six weeks was rockin'!!!!!! Thank you for showing up, everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April CCMR Focus - Military

Senate Bill (SB) 1843 (85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017) authorizes that each school year, each school district and open-enrollment charter school is required to provide students in grades 10 through 12 an opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test and consult with a military recruiter.

The Department of Defense ASVAB Program website has resources for educators, parents and students. Links to specific website pages are provided below:

The ASVAB Program Website
ASVAB Program Information for Schools
- Fact sheets
- Counselor Guides
- Testing information and processes
- Opt in/Opt out letters for schools
- Interpreting Results
- Statistics
- Student materials
Department of Defense ASVAB Frequently Asked Questions
ASVAB Career Exploration Program Introduction Video
March2Success online study program

Thank You to All of Our Kingsland School Donors for the 2024-2025 School Year

Kingsland Pharmacy

Highland Lakes Title

Taste Highland Lakes

Mr. Gatti's Pizza

One Swanky Shop

HEB

Mid-life Ministries

Cody Young Septic

Brother Sun Builders

Itsy-Bit Micro Arcade

We are so thankful to the businesses that have already donated to Kingsland School this year and look forward to those who are still sending in their contributions. The students are directly benefiting in the form of prepackaged lunches, snacks, and rewards/incentives for their hard work. THANK YOU for supporting us!!!

Charter School Funding - Did you know?

Great news from the Capitol!

House Bill 2, which covers school finance, has now been filed by Chairman Brad Buckley — and it includes additional funding for public charter school facilities.

Here's the quick math: Today, total facilities funding for all Texas public charter schools is capped at $60 million. HB 2 would remove the cap and calculate facilities funding on a per-student basis, resulting in an estimated total of $179 million next school year.

This is a huge step toward fairness. Unequal facilities funding is the main reason why public charter schools receive $1,600 less per student overall than other public schools.

Our top priority is to protect this proposal. There will likely be attempts to remove facilities funding from the bill. We have to make our voices heard.

So, what’s next? The House Public Education Committee needs to discuss HB 2 and vote to send it to the full Texas House. If your lawmaker is on the committee, we’ll reach out to you once a hearing is scheduled.

Get Caught Up: Unequal facilities funding is the top issue for public charter schools during the legislative session. This video explains what you need to know in just 30 seconds. Please take a moment to check it out.

Be on the lookout for a call to action. The legislative session is heating up!

— TPCSA Advocacy Team

Texas Public Charter Schools Association
3005 S Lamar Blvd Suite D-447 | Austin, Texas 78704
1-512-584-8272 | communications@txcharterschools.org

Click the link HERE to see more information about the dangers of apps that our teens and kids are likely to interact with. Parents, please be vigilant!!! Everything may appear fine......until it isn't.

How to Access Canvas

On the Kingsland School website, www.kingslandschooltx.org, click the parent tab. Scroll down the page and click on the Canvas resources. More information will be provided at Family Night on September 10th.