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Kiker Elementary Newsletter
Kiker Families and Caretakers,
October is here! I am enjoying getting to know our students and many of you a little more each and every day. I especially love seeing their writing and the creative stories that many of our classes have been working on. Our 5th graders brought in some amazing book projects, too!
This year, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to being a “No Place for Hate” school. This initiative emphasizes that every student deserves to feel safe and valued, free from discrimination and bullying. We believe that teaching our children the importance of kindness and acceptance goes hand in hand with creating a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
To support this mission, we invite you to engage in conversations with your child about the importance of treating others with respect. It will help to discuss ways they can be kind, stand up against negativity, and contribute to a supportive school atmosphere. (More Resources Here)
Together, we can reinforce these values at home and help our students understand that their actions have the power to make a positive impact.
Thank you for your continued support in fostering a culture of kindness and respect at our school. Let’s work together to create an environment where every student and every family feels welcome and appreciated.
Thank you for your continued support,
Mrs. Abrams, M.Ed.
Principal
October 3: Student Holiday/ No School
October 4: Student Holiday/No School
October 5: PTA Fall Clean Up Day
October 11: Kiker Spirit Day - Wear Blue!
October 14: Parent Conference Day/No School
October 15: PTA Fundraiser APEX Kick-Off
October 16: PTA Spirit Night @ Cabo Bobs
October 21: 5th Grade APEX Event
October 25: APEX Fun Run
Our Kiker Life Skills class works on a variety of skills. One of their weekly activities includes recipe making! The kids (and teachers) have an awesome time making their recipes together. If you would like to contribute towards purchasing those ingredients and/or making a monetary donation, we have set up a system to make that easy for you to do!
Survey Link Below!
To kickoff the year we would like your input in organizing information sessions and events for our SPED/504 community. Please fill out this form to let us know what your family would find useful for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Gifted and Talented (GT) referral window is now open and will remain open until October 7. To learn more about GT services and to submit a referral, click here for the English link. Additional languages can be found here.
Kiker Elementary collaborates with outside vendors to bring a variety of experiences to our after school program. They are all individual businesses. For that reason, specific questions about clubs, schedules, etc. should be directed towards them before contacting Kiker staff as they will have the most detailed information. You can click on the title or the graphic to the right to find out all of the details!
*A link to this document will also stay in "Popular Links" at the end of this newsletter throughout the year.
Submitting An Absence Note
Please visit the Austin ISD website's Attendance FAQs or contact the Kiker front office if you have additional questions.
- You will need your student's first and last name, student ID#, date of absence(s), reason for absence and parent/guardian name to ensure proper documentation.
- If one note covers MULTIPLE DATES, please make sure documentation specifies date range. You're not required to fill out the form multiple times.
- This form can be used to submit documentation note or picture of a note with appropriate information, signature, etc.
- Please allow 72 hours (3 business days) for attendance to be corrected. Thank you!
Happy Birthday!
September 1 = Erin Thomas
September 8 = Zoey Franz
September 22 = Amanda Prickett
October 1= Ginny Nabers
October 4 = Raven Jeffrey
October 5 = Ashley Cross
October 11 = Veronica Taylor
October 19 = Nicole Kruszona
October 20 = Anmarie Bochey
October 23 = Patrick Kasch
October 26 = Paige Hariharan