Kennard Elementary School
January 27th, 2022
Message from Mrs. Carey!
Dear KES families,
Happy Thursday and hope this finds you well! We have a ton of important information below so make sure you check out the rest of our newsletter!
Cold weather is upon us so please make sure that your student comes to us with warm clothing, hats, gloves, and jackets.
Just as another friendly reminder, we ask that if your child is exhibiting ANY of the following symptoms that you keep them home to avoid further spread:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If your child has tested positive for Covid-19, please contact our school nurse, Tracey Higgs (tracey.higgs@qacps.org), or our sub nurse, Jackie Leight (jacqueline.leight@qacps.org). If you need to contact our school after school hours or on weekends for a positive Covid result, please contact covidalert@qacps.org This is also linked below. Staff will provide missed school work for our students so please reach out to your child's homeroom teachers for any materials needed for pick-up.
Mark your calendars for some upcoming events:
- January 28th: Celebrating "90's" Day!!! Dress up in your coolest 90's Gear!
- January 28th: Student of the Month
- January 28th: Joe Corbi's Fundraiser Packets are DUE!
- February 7th-February 11th: KINDNESS Week! (See flyer linked below)
- February 21st: President's Day; ALL Schools Closed
Wishing you all a fabulous Thursday!!
Mrs. Michelle Carey
Principal
MAKO Covid-19 In School Testing
https://schools.coquihealth.com/registration/dd31f453-d036-426f-887d-ebac576febaf
Student Birthday Celebrations
Yearbook Sales!
This year's yearbook sales are underway already! We have captured some amazing shots of our students and cannot wait to transform them into published memories!
- Besides sending a check in to school, you will be able to pre-order your books two additional ways:
- (1) online to:yearbookordercenter.com Enter code 24796. The price for each yearbook is $15.00. This is directly through the Yearbook company.
- (2) online to: qacps.schoolcashonline.com and register your student! The yearbook item is attached for purchase at this time. This is Kennard Elementary's private purchasing account for items we can post for a more convenient option.
KES Polar Bear Plunge Team!! (DATE CHANGE)
Once again Kennard Elementary School is participating in the Cool Schools Polar Bear Plunge. You will be able to "Plunge" in person OR virtually. Plunging at Sandy Point will be held Thursday, March 24th, 2022. This is an excused absence from school. Parents, siblings, & friends are invited to join our team along with your student. You can also just make a donation to the KES Special Olympics Team. In the past years combined, KES has raised over $50,000 dollars for Special Olympics. Visit the Cool Schools Plunge web page and be sure to select Kennard Elementary as your team to register or donate.
Joe Corbi's is back!!!
School Food Survey!
CELEBRATE the Decades with us!
Jan. 28th - Dress like the 90's day! (90 days of school remaining!)
February 11th - Dress like the 80's day! (80 days of school remaining!)
February 25th - Dress like the 70's Day! (70 days of school remaining!)
March 11th - Dress like the 60's Day! (60 days of school remaining!)
March 25th - Dress like the 50's Day! (You are correct, 50 days of school remaining!)
First In Math and Learning Path Top Participants!
PFY Afterschool Spring Session
KES 3rd and 4th Grade Environmental Club did an amazing job cleaning up our playground and school campus!
"CS Is Elementary" Online Parent/Child activity event
School Messenger Notifications
Coming up in February~!! KES Kindness Week
Important Parent Q & A Regarding Quarantine Guidelines
See below for some valuable facts regarding the Quarantine Guidelines that Queen Anne's County Public Schools are following.
News Release on Quarantine Requirements
Please note that our School Nurse at school is available for questions. Students are that are experiencing signs & symptoms affiliated with Covid-19 are screened and parents will be contacted to pick up their student if there is the need to quarantine. We thank you for your understanding as everyone's health and safety is our main concern.
Students need to remember their own water bottles daily! We are still not able to use our water fountains, only the bottle fill up stations at this time.
Please remind your child to check our Lost & Found in the Cafeteria! There are many coats and items on there that are necessary for going outside on their breaks!
Morning Math Opportunity!
Kennard Elementary School
Email: contact@ourschool.com
Website: https://www.qacps.org/Domain/115
Location: 420 Little Kidwell Avenue, Centreville, MD, USA
Phone: 410-758-1166
Facebook: facebook.com/ourschool
Twitter: @ourschool