Author: Administrator

Kirtland Elementary
9140 Chillicothe rd.
Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 256-3344
Chad VanArnhem, Principal
Linn Bowen, Guidance Counselor
Terry Warder, Secretary

News from the Nest
The KES Newsletter
Our Goal is to Maximize Student Achievement

March 16, 2018
, 2010

Important Times
Arrival 8:25am
School Starts 8:30am
Tardy Bell 8:40am
Dismissal 3:20 pm
Preschool 8:45-11:15 am
12:15-2:45 pm
Lunch
Lunches will remain $3.00
Milk can be purchased
separately for $.50
Absent
Please call our absence line (available 24-hours) at
440-256-3344 ext. 2000 by 8:30 am to inform the school of your child’s
absence. Request homework by 10 am to allow time to gather
materials for the end of the day pick up.

A Few Points from the Principal
State testing is rapidly approaching for grades 3,4 and 5. Here is a link to check out practice type questions and other resources: http://oh.portal.airast.org/users/students-and-families.stml Please check out the revised testing schedule on p. 10.
The OPEN group will have a presentation on March 20th to address depression, anxiety and discuss ways to help support a child demonstrating these behaviors. See the flyer on pages 4 and 5 for details.
Congratulations to Knox Crisci, for his achievements in the PTA Reflections program. He received the Award of Merit for his project for the Ohio winners.
Wednesday, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. We will have Crazy Sock Day to show our support. https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/lots-of-socks
Article written by one of our visiting guest authors: http://www.outspokenlit.com/2018/03/11/kirtland-elementary-school/
I am very proud to announce that our very noble Hornets raised $4,524.68 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
Thank you for submitting your Box Tops. KES received $433.10 to use on student materials and programs!
Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year will take place on Friday, May 18, 2018. You must call the office to set up an appointment at 440-256-3344 ext. 2000 Your child must be 5 years old by September 30, 2018. All required enrollment documents are on the Kirtland Schools website under the Parents tab. If you need a paper copy, please stop in the Kirtland Elementary office. Parent(s) and child will both attend registration.
Kirtland Schools’ Bright Beginnings Preschool program registration has started. See p. 6 for details.
Mrs. Davis will be out for the remainder of the school year. Laura Hart will be the long-term art substitute and can be reached at laura.hart@kirtlandschools.org if you need to contact her.

Change with Dismissal
Please call the office before 2:00pm with any changes on how your child is going home after school.

Important Dates:
Monday, March 19 -Kirtland Board of Education Meeting at 7:00pm at KHS
Tuesday, March 20 -OPEN presentation in Hornet Hall at 6:30 pm
Thursday, March 22 -Spring Pictures
-Backstage Performance at 7:00 pm in Hornet Hall
Friday, March 23 -Gr. 1 Writing Celebration at KHS Nest and Cafeteria at 2:45 pm
-Backstage Performance at 7:00 pm in Hornet Hall
Saturday, March 24 -Backstage Performance at 2:30 pm in Hornet Hall
Wednesday, March 28 -Grade 2 Spelling Bee at 2:00 pm in Hornet Hall
Thursday, March 29 -Grade 3 Living Wax Museum at 9:00am on first floor
-Grade 4 to Great Lakes Science Center
Friday, March 30 -NO SCHOOL– Spring Break starts
Monday, April 9 -Classes resume

Follow KES on
Twitter @KESHornets
Facebook– Kirtland Elementary School

High School Theater

The KHS Drama Club is proud to present our live theatrical performance of Backstage, a fast witted comedy that takes place in the backstage of a play. "We all know that the real drama in a theatre takes place backstage and creates quite a comedy to watch! Lines and plot twists fly in this theatrical farce where over-the-hill prima donnas reign — or think they do — and most of the rest of the cast is betting on who comes out on top." The extremely talented KHS Drama Club cast and crew is directed by Miss Krista Salmon.
Please join us for one of our three performances:
Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
Friday March 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 24th at 2:30 p.m.
*cost is $5 at the door per person

News from the Kirtland Public Library
Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 pm: Shadow Puppets
Watch a shadow puppet show, then create your own shadow puppet theater and shadow puppets to take home. Please bring a flashlight. For families with kids up through 5th grade. Please register for this event.
Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00pm
In the spirit of the Humphrey book, the library will be having a shadow puppet program. Humphrey uses a projector to help the custodian, so an old school overhead projector will be used in a portion of the program. Watch a shadow puppet show, then create your own shadow puppet theater out of a box, and shadow puppets to take home. Please bring a flashlight. For families with kids up through 5th grade. Please call the library to register for this event.
Friday, March 23 at 11:00 am: Preschool Dance Party
Bring your best dance moves! When we take a break from all that dancing, we will create a craft that we can dance with. For families with kids up through age 5, please register.
Thursday, March 29 at 3:30 pm: Paper Circuits
Kids in grades 6 and up, we will use paper, batteries, and LEDS to create paper greeting cards that will actually light up! Please register for this event.

News for the Kirtland Community Center

Egg Hunt—at The Kirtland Community Center
Saturday March 24 from 9:30-11:00. Hunt at 11:00 outdoors. Free. For children 10 and under.
Join in the annual egg hunt for children 10 and under (adult chaperones required). Kids can bring their Easter baskets to collect eggs in. Outdoor hunt begins promptly at 11:00 (dress appropriately!). Prize baskets are awarded to the finder of the Golden Egg. Indoor activities include games, craft, and a visit with the Easter Bunny. In the case of inclement weather, the outdoor hunt is cancelled and eggs are handed out indoors on a first-come, first-served basis until they are gone. However, all the activities will still take place indoors. Enjoy donuts, hot chocolate, and coffee (bring your favorite mug!) for a donation. Registration is not required. Just show up. CommunityCenter@kirtlandohio.com / 256-4700

In our ongoing efforts to promote a safe and secure campus, the Kirtland Local Schools want to review visitor security procedures, outlined below:

KES Spring Testing Schedule (Revised 3/16/18)
(All tests begin promptly at 8:45 am and will conclude around 10:30 am)
GRADE 3
April 18th: ELA Part I, all classes, 8:45AM start
April 20th: ELA Part II, all classes, 8:45AM start
May 4th: Math Part I, all classes, 8:45AM start
May 7th: Math Part II, all classes, 8:45AM start
GRADE 4
April 12th: ELA Part I, Molchen/Ribelli reading classes, 9:35AM start
April 13th: ELA Part I, Donovan/Ribelli reading classes, 9:35AM start
April 17th: ELA Part II, Molchen/Ribelli reading classes, 9:35AM start
April 19th: ELA Part II, Donovan/Ribelli reading classes, 9:35AM start
April 26th: Math Part I, Molchen/Karikas’ math classes, 9:45AM start
April 30th: Math Part I, Molchen/Karikas’ math classes, 10:15AM start
May 1st: Math Part II, Molchen/Karikas’ math classes, 10:15AM start
May 2nd: Math Part II, Molchen/Karikas’ math classes, 10:15AM start
GRADE 5
April 16th: ELA Part I, ALL FIFTH GRADERS, 8:45AM start
April 23rd: ELA Part II, ALL FIFTH GRADERS, 8:45AM start
April 25th: Math Part I, ALL FIFTH GRADERS, 8:45AM start
April 27th: Math Part II, ALL FIFTH GRADERS, 8:45AM start
April 30th: Science Part I, Held/Reilly science classes, 8:45AM start
May 1st: Science Part I, Held/Reilly science classes, 8:45AM start
May 2nd: Science Part II, Held/Reilly science classes, 8:45AM start
May 3rd: Science Part II, Held/Reilly science classes, 8:45AM start

Summer Camps

We are excited to announce Kirtland and Mentor Schools will offer five (please note Kirtland Students would not be able to participate in Summer SPRKs as we are still in session through May 31st) summer camps this year for students entering grades 3-9 for the 2018-2019 school year. Please view the attached flyer to find out more information about the various camps and the grade levels they are being offered to serve. Registration will open for the camps on March 2, 2018 at Noon on Mentor’s website, www.mentorschools.net. Billing information will be posted to the Infinite Campus parent portal at a later date. Payment information is not necessary at the time of registration. Camps have limited capacity and may fill-up quickly. Contact your child's building principal with any questions. See the next pate for the different classes.

Notes from the Nurse

1. Approach the main entrance and push the buzzer located near the door (at KES, this is inside the main entrance doors).

2. Please state your name and reason for your visit to the building secretary.

3. Please proceed directly to the office to sign in or to conduct any business.