Kingsland School

October 18, 2024

2024-2025 School Year Focus: Being Courageous

To ensure every Kingsland School student is given a sense of belonging in their pursuit of high academic achievement in order to succeed in the post-secondary path of their choice.

If you think about it, every act of courage comes with being vulnerable. Just think about that for a minute. Let's embrace the vulnerability this school year and become courageous!!!

School Contact Info

www.kingslandschooltx.org

Principal: Missy Dean missy.dean@orendaeducation.org

Registrar: Crystal Serda crystal.serda@orendaeducation.org

(325) 388-0020

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

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!!!

October AVID Strategy of the Month

AVID’s focused note-taking process has five phases. It is important to note that while applying learning is the last phase of the process, it is essential that it inform the first phase, as the note-taking format should be shaped by the note-taking purpose. When teaching the focused note-taking process, educators need to determine how students will use their notes and set up the format appropriately. It is crucial for educators to model and invite students to engage in this thought process so that note-taking becomes a powerful and portable learning tool students can carry with them throughout their educational experience.

This Week's Happenings Around School

Board Game Club

Kinder Magnet Investigation

Mr. Pawlowski and Mr. Smith are starting to provide tutoring after school to high school students. Please see the flyer below for more information.

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!