The Slicer Chronicles

Dear Kesling Parents and Students:

We hope everyone had a relaxing Spring Break. Yesterday was the first day of the 4th nine-week

grading period. The great thing about the start of a new grading period is it is another opportunity

for all students to start fresh and to finish the year on a great note. As a reminder, we will be

ILEARN testing starting April 15, 2025. The testing schedule for the campus will be as follows:

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025 (Only 5th and 6th Grade)

During this time, it is extremely important that all students are in attendance and that all students

do their personal best. We are confident that our students will excel on the test.

We continue to prepare for the transition to the 2025-2026 academic year. All information

regarding scheduling has been sent out to current parents and students in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Students entering grade 7 and grade 8 will be choosing elective choices for the 25-26 school year

on April 7 and April 8 (Grade 6) and April 9 and April 10 (Grade 7). Then, over the next several

months, we will be working on balancing classes and making sure students are appropriately

placed to help all students find success in school. Final student schedules will not be available

until August 2025.

It was awesome to see parents and students at the intermediate school “Cabin Fever/STEM Night” on March 6, 2025. We also look forward to seeing parents and students at the LPMS Showcase

Event on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Finally, we are looking forward to the Spring Musical

that will take place on April 11, April 12, and April 13. On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the

cast will be performing for students at grade level assemblies. This year’s performance is

Alice in Wonderland Junior.

As a reminder, Friday, April 18, 2025 there will be no school for students or staff and schools

will be closed in observance of Good Friday. We hope everyone continues to visit the school

web pages and frequently visit our Facebook pages. Please do not hesitate to contact a staff

member at Kesling if you need any assistance regarding the growth and achievement of your

child.

Sincerely,

Bill Wilmsen

Kesling Campus Principal

03/24/2025 - 03/28/2025 - Spring Break - No School

04/11/2025 - Spring Musical - Alice In Wonderland Jr. @ 7:30 pm

04/12/2025 - Spring Musical - Alice In Wonderland Jr. @ 4:00 pm

04/13/2025 - Spring Musical - Alice In Wonderland Jr. @ 2:00 pm

04/15/2025 - ILEARN Testing Starts

04/18/2025 - Good Friday - No School for Students & Staff

5th Grade

Angel Magana

Grecia Briones

Sarah Sebert

Natalie Kirk

Isabella Loucks

Antonio Lozano

Elias Worden

Surija Samys-Gesse

Hunter Giesler

6th Grade

Irene Anabe

Aaliyah Miller

Margaret Hurley

Hazel Born

Evan Shelton

Elijah Andrew

Breakfast is served daily to students at no cost. If students need or want breakfast please go to cafeteria in the morning.

Thank you to all who donated items for Engineer's Week March 3-7. The students were busy all week designing and engineering in their classes. Check out the school's Facebook pages for photos!

Thanks to all who came out to Cabin Fever and found our STEM area. We were so busy at our stations and saw a LOT of smiling faces! We can't wait for next year.

Mrs. Hancock is looking for community members and business owners to come in for a "Lunch and Learn." If you can contribute knowledge, information, or just get students interested in your career, contact Amy Hancock at the Kesling Campus, ahancock@lpcsc.k12.in.us. This would take about 2 hours of your time to share a presentation with students during lunch.

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience! Alice in Wonderland Jr. is set to take the stage at Kesling on April 11th, 12th, and 13th. This enchanting musical will transport you to the magical world of Wonderland, filled with quirky characters, dazzling costumes, and a story that’s sure to captivate audiences of all ages. Follow Alice as she ventures through a fantastical land, meeting the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and many more beloved characters.

Don’t miss out on the adventure! Join us at Kesling, April 11th weekend, for a show you’ll never forget.

Students are coming to class with chromebooks not charged. We do not have enough outlets in classrooms nor chargers to accommodate charging during class time. The chromebooks are to be charged nightly and ready to go for class. Parents if you could please help and remind your student of this!

Spring athletics will begin when we return from spring break.

Track

6th Grade Tennis

Be sure to check Canvas pages and listen for announcements as to when each sport starts!

Final Food for Thought…

As we start the last quarter of the school year, I wanted to share the following with all parents

as we continue to encourage all of our students to finish the year successfully.

Personally, it is hard to believe that I now have a children ages 27, 25, and 19.

It just seems like yesterday that we brought our oldest home for the first night.

Over the years and to this day, we continuously remind our children the power that they have each

day over their life and the importance of the concept of perseverance.

As I have said numerous times over the years, parenthood is the hardest thing that we do in our lives; yet, it is most rewarding and it is priceless.

Please continue to appreciate the gifts that we have in our children. We hope you have an awesome

April...Mr. Wilmsen

The Person Who Can Help You

A man who was down on his luck visited an old woman who was rumored to have

traveled the world, have studied under great masters, and be wise beyond her years. If

anyone could help him turn his life around, she could, he thought.

When she invited him into her home, he crossed the threshold with his hat in

hand, head bowed, and shoulders curled forward. She asked about his troubles, and he

told her one sad tale after another of things gone wrong, with his gaze fixed on the floor.

After listening to the man, the old women told him she could not help him, but

knew someone could. She explained that this person was also visiting her that day and

was in the next room. She offered to make an introduction and suggested the man stand

to his feet, square his shoulders, lift his chin and his gaze, and take a deep breath. His life

was about to change.

The old woman motioned for the man to open the door and what the man saw

caused him to gasp. In the room was a full-length mirror reflecting the man’s image back

to him.

You must come to terms with the reality that nothing outside ourselves, be it

people or things, is actually responsible for our happiness. – Mary Edwards Walker

306 E. 18th Street

La Porte, IN, 46350

ghrunek@lpcsc.k12.in.us