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Kingsland School

November 1, 2024

Kingsland SchoolNovember 1, 2024

School Contact Info

www.kingslandschooltx.org

Principal: Missy Dean missy.dean@orendaeducation.org

Registrar: Crystal Serda crystal.serda@orendaeducation.org

(325) 388-0020

Taste Highland Lakes Presentation

Thank you to all that made this gift possible. With the generosity from Taste Highland Lakes and the Kingsland Community, we look forward to directly meeting the needs of our families and students.

Haunted Happenings

In conjunction with Hooper's Restaurant celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1974 "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" film, directed by Tobe Hooper, the Kingsland Chamber sponsored a Haunted Trail on the grounds Friday and Saturday, October 25 - 26. Special thanks to the school's eight graders and high school students who dressed in their finest "creepy' costumes to surprise guests, generating screams along the way! Ms. S, Lunch Monitor and Chamber member who orchestrated the Trail, wants to say kudos to 8th Graders Maddox, Piper and Sarah. High School participants included Aidan, Alonna, Hayden, Kat, Larry, Miles, Milena and Toni. Cool Moms Jennifer, Susan, Randa dressed up too!

Creative Writing Fosters Great Stories

Terri Schexnayder (Our lunch monitor "Ms. S") is a published author and creative writing instructor. She brings her passion to Kingsland School Monday club, where students delve into the literary techniques of Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry. Last week, three attendees learned about renowned author Sandra Cisneros, read from her popular book, "House on Mango Street" and were challenged to model Cisneros' use of imagery and sensory details in their own works.

Book Character Day

Counselor's Corner

Strategies for Decision Making: "M.A.K.E. up your Mind"

M- Manage your emotions:

-Don't rush or panic

-If in Doubt, don't decide

-Turn your "have to" into a "get to"

A- Assess your values:

-What is important to you. What matters?

-Confidence vs. insecurity

-YOUR choice. Be true to yourself

K- Knowledge is power:

-Make an informed decision

-Do your research (Cerebral vs. Emotion)

-Find solutions and weigh your options

-Gather information for Cost vs Benefit

E- Engage:

-Take Action

-Don't doubt or second guess

-Not about perfection but productivity

-Give yourself the freedom to fail, but the safety to

Succeed. Reduce risk as much as possible, but

taking a risk is always necessary.

Cooking Club Happenings

Guest Speaker: Tammy Manning, Realtor

Thank You to 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


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!!!

November AVID Strategy of the Month

READING

Students who read:

  • activate, engage, and extend beyond the text
  • make predictions and create visual images as they read
  • understand text structures
  • question the text and engage in deep inquiry
  • become content experts
  • evaluate sources for accuracy and bias

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.

Restorative Discipline Practices

Dr. Gaye Lang has launched a brand-new series, Restorative Practices Made Simple: Families as Partners, a video series dedicated to empowering parents with the tools needed for effective communication and Restorative Practices at home. This series is designed to align home environments with the restorative approaches taught in schools, ensuring a consistent and supportive experience for children. It focuses on providing parents with resources and strategies to foster better understanding and relationships with their children, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between families and educational institutions. Watch episode 6, where Dr. Lang hosts a discussion with Cindy Rodriguez and Jackie Trevino from Garland ISD. Cindy, a Behavior Program Specialist, and Jackie, a parent from Montclair Elementary, share their experiences and insights on implementing restorative strategies. Discover how these methods can transform disciplinary approaches, create a supportive community, and positively impact both students and parents. This session is a must-watch for parents and teachers eager to enhance their understanding and application of restorative practices.


Please submit all questions regarding Restorative Discipline Practices to rdp@tea.texas.gov.

Kingsland School Calendar

Please check our school calendar for events, student holidays, and more. We do NOT follow Llano ISD's calendar!!!!

Parent Family Engagement Newsletter

LINK to Newsletter


This newsletter brings helpful tips on the benefits of family engagement, helping your teen through breakups, ways to enhance family relationships, summer meal programs, preventing summer slide and helping your kids through educational transitions such as moving from elementary to intermediate or middle school.


These topics and more are explored next school year in the 21st Volume! Share your favorite topics on social media and tag @PFETexas in your posts!

Kingsland School

Check out our website for more information!

Email: ks.principal@orendaeducation.org
Website: https://www.kingslandschooltx.org/
Location: 2112 Ranch Road 1431, Kingsland, TX, USA
Phone: 325-388-0020

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