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 Through
Personalized Learning

Issue 4

February 1, 2019
, 2010

Important Times
Arrival 8:25am
School opens 8:30am
Tardy bell 8:40am
Pre-school starts 8:45am
Pre-school ends 11:15 am
Dismissal 3:20 pm
Lunch
Lunches will be $3.15
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
I highly encourage you all to mark your calendar for February 7th. The Kirtland Schools will be hosting internet safety expert Jesse Weinberger on February 7th in Hornet Hall at 6:30 pm. She spoke two years ago and parents commented that she was one of the most powerful and important presenters they have ever seen. See p. 3 for more details.
Jesse will be presenting on February 5 and 6 to all students in grades 3-12. She will meet with each grade for about an hour to discuss internet safety in an age appropriate manner.
Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year will take place on May 17, 2019. You must call the office to set up an appointment at 440-256-3344. Your child must be 5 years old by September 30, 2019. 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.
We are excited to announce Kirtland and Mentor Schools will again offer three (please note Kirtland Students cannot participate in any camps that start on June 3 as we are in session until June 4) summer camps this year for students entering grades 3-9 for the 2019-2020 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 1, 2019 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.
We likely will be having a lot of indoor recesses in the coming weeks. Therefore, we are looking for donations of items for students to use such as: floor puzzles, big blocks, puppets, board games, plastic bowling, cup stacking, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the KES office.
Grade 3, 4 and 5 parents, please see p. 5 for the upcoming Spring AIR state testing dates.
Preschool registration has started for Kirtland Elementary for any child that will be 3, 4 or 5. See p. 8-10.
Please call the office before 2:00 pm with any changes on how your child is going home after school.
The goal is to have students go outside for recess if the weather permits. We will go outside if it is snowing, so please send your child with boots, hats, gloves and a warm coat. Many students bring snow pants as well. We will stay inside if it is too icy or if the wind chill factor is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Volunteers are welcome and appreciated at KES. Please remember you must be fingerprinted to volunteer for school activities including field trips. If you have not been printed and want to, let you child’s teacher know ASAP and he or she will get it set up. Fingerprinting validation is good for 5 years.
Every Friday is Spirit Day at KES. Students are encouraged to wear Hornet apparel and/or blue and gold.

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

Follow KES on
Twitter @KESHornets
Facebook– Kirtland Elementary School

Important Dates:
February 4 -Student Council Meeting 3:30-4:30 pm
February 5 -Jesse Weinberger Internet Safety Presentation to grades 3 and 4
-PTA meeting in Hornet Hall at 7:00 pm
February 6 -One School, One Book Kickoff (information will be sent out on this day)
-Jesse Weinberger Internet Safety Presentation to grade 5
February 7 -Jesse Weinberger Internet Safety Presentation to parents at 6:30 pm in Hornet Hall (adults
only)
-District Spelling Bee at 1:30 in the Forum (Winners from grades 4-8)
February 9 -PTA Princess Prom in KES gym
February 14 -Heart Healthy Day– students will be active in the gym for their special
February 15 -No School for Students (Staff Professional Development Day)
-End of 2nd Trimester
February 18 -No School for President’s Day
February 20 -Taco Dinner Night (invitations will be sent out)
February 21 -Taco Dinner Night (invitations will be sent out)
-5th Grade and KHS Band Concert at 7:00 pm in the KES Gym
February 23 -Kirtland Kiwanis Reverse Raffle
February 25 -Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 pm in KHS Cafeteria
February 27 -Family Reading Night at Rescue Village– more information coming soon

Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 6:30 pm in Hornet Hall.

2019 Spring AIR Testing Schedule

GRADE 3
April 15th: ELA Part I, Swick, 8:45AM start
April 16th: ELA Part I, Greer/Ribelli, 8:45AM start
April 17th: ELA Part II, Swick, 8:45AM start
April 18th: ELA Part II, Greer/Ribelli, 8:45AM start
April 30th: Math Part I, Greer/Ribelli, 8:45AM start
May 1st: Math Part I, Swick, 8:45 AM start
May 2nd: Math Part II, Greer/Ribelli, 8:45AM start
May 3rd: Math Part II, Swick, 8:45AM start
GRADE 4
April 10th: ELA Part I, ALL FOURTH GRADERS, 9;35AM start
April 12th: ELA Part II, ALL FOURTH GRADERS, 9;35AM start
April 25th: Math Part I, ALL FOURTH GRADERS, 9;35AM start
April 29th: Math Part II, ALL FOURTH GRADERS, 9;35AM start
GRADE 5
April 9th: ELA Part I, ALL FIFTH GRADERS, 8:45AM start
April 11th: ELA Part II, ALL FIFTH GRADERS, 8:45AM start
April 24th: Math Part I, ALL FIFTH GRADERS, 8:45AM start
April 26th: Math Part II, ALL FIFTH GRADERS, 8:45AM start
April 30th: Science Part I, Held/Denton science classes, 8:45AM start
May 1st: Science Part I, Held/Denton science classes, 8:45AM start
May 2nd: Science Part II, Held/Denton science classes, 8:45AM start
May 3rd: Science Part II, Held/Denton science classes, 8:45AM start

News from the Kirtland Public Library

Kirtland Public Library Youth Programs for February, 2019
Storytimes on Tuesdays
10:00 am Story Time
Stories, songs, rhymes, and surprises that encourage early literacy. For families with children up through age 5.
10:45 am Lapsit
Bounces, tickles, scarves, shakers, and a big finish with bubbles! For families with children up through age 2.
STEAM Party: Valentine Fun
11:00 am on Friday, February 8, 2019
Families with kids up through age 5, come learn while you play. Visit the different stations for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, all pertaining to Valentine’s Day.
Please register for this event by calling the library at (440) 256-7323.
Meet The Ice Breakers
6:30 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Come meet the Ice Breakers, the new pro hockey team from Mentor, as they read stories about hockey and skating. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about skating.
Families, please register for this event by calling the Library at (440) 256-7327.
Wee Play
11:00 am on Friday, February 22, 2019
Feeling cooped up inside this winter? Families with kids up through age 5, come use up some of that excess energy at the Library. Crawl through our tube, toss beanbags into buckets, hit the golf ball into the hole, and more. Take a book break, then do it all over again! Please register for this event by calling the Library at (440) 256-7323.
Dance Party
11:00 am on Friday, February 15th, 2019 (in Carousel Room)
A dance party for families with children up through age 5. Spend a fantastic half hour dancing with your child! Please register for this event by calling the Library at (440) 256-7323.
Lego Club
2:00 pm on Saturday, February 9th, 2019
For children up through 6th grade. Create with the library’s LEGO bricks, and afterwards we will display them in the library!
Cupcake Wars
3:30 pm on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019
A fierce cupcake decorating contest. Get ready to show off your skills! For those in grades 6-12. Please register for this event by calling the Library at (440) 256-7323.

Camp Invention is returning to the School of Innovation SUPERCHARGED style this summer! Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention program, Supercharged, where children transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will code robots and use collaboration and creative problem solving during hands-on, STEM activities. Camp will be held at the School of Innovation June 3-7 from 9:00-3:30. The cost of camp is $230. If you register before March 22 you can use the promo code INNOVATE25 to save $25. For more information or to register, please visit https://inventnow-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?event=23893 or contact lisa.reed@weschools.org or eric.wernet@weschools.org

Kids learn what they love at a Classroom Antics! Classroom Antics camps spark creativity by allowing kids to use their imagination and create, make and build new ideas, processes, games and solutions. Kids are introduced to fun challenges and opportunities to gain new insight into STEM subjects, instilling confidence within each camper as they learn.
Join us for a weeklong full or half-day camp in LEGO Robotics, Minecraft Coding, Computer Programming, Video Game Design, Video Production or Stop-Motion Animation. Camps are for kids ages 7-13. Check www.classroomantics.com for dates, times, pricing, locations and availability.
Classroom Antics camps are taught by professional educators, equipped with excellent classroom management skills to accelerate learning, motivate interests, and ultimately prepare your child for the future.
Classroom Antics is the ultimate tech camp experience!
12-student classes for individualized attention
1:1 student to equipment ratio for maximized learning
Fun, social and safe environment
Kirtland Elementary will be hosting Classroom Antics Tech Camps in summer 2019. Camps are offered in video game design, LEGO® robotics, Minecraft coding, stop-motion animation, video production, and computer programming for kids 7-13. These weeklong summer camps run during either a morning or afternoon session for 3 hours each day. Fee for camps is $209-$249 each.
Children attending full-day (both the morning and afternoon session) may stay and eat lunch with instructors and other full-day campers (just pack a lunch)
Register at wwww.classroomantics.com.
Please feel free to reach out to me if there is any other information you need to know.
Thank you for your support of Classroom Antics summer tech camps, and ultimately the support of STEM education for local kids!
Warm Regards,
Natalie Baker
Marketing Coordinator | Classroom Antics
972-835-2870

PROGRAM	INFORMATION	LOOK FOR THE LOGO
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION	WEBSITE: http://www.btfe.com / HOW YOU CAN HELP: Send completed Box Tops forms or bags of Box Tops into school. Remember to include your students name so they can receive credit. / HOW IT BENEFITS KES: Kirtland Elementary School is a part of the national Box Tops for Education program. Each Box Top is worth $0.10. Money generated from this program goes towards t-shirts, assemblies, Caught Being Good, technology and other supplies.
APPLES FOR THE STUDENTS	WEBSITE: http://www.gianteagle.com/Save/Supporting-Our-Schools/Apples-for-the-Students/ / KES SCHOOL ID: 2437 / HOW YOU CAN HELP: Register your card online. / HOW IT BENEFITS KES: Earning points is simple! With every scan of your registered Giant Eagle Advantage Card at the cash register, points are automatically credited to your selected school. / Points can go towards educational equipment, including classroom technology, recreational and playground equipment, science materials, art supplies, music enrichment items, nutrition programming and more.
HEINENS	WEBSITE: heinens.com/schools / HOW YOU CAN HELP: Register your card online. This is required annually. / HOW IT BENEFITS KES: Kirtland will receive a check in April/May from Heinen’s. Money generated from this program goes towards t-shirts, assemblies, Caught Being Good, technology and other supplies.
Primary Kids Inc	Www.primary.com/school/Kirtland / Order Code: Kirtland
SHOPAROO	WEBSITE: http://www.shoparoo.com/ / HOW YOU CAN HELP: Download the app to your phone and snap pictures of receipts. Each receipt is worth points, and points are converted to cash at the end of the year. / HOW IT BENEFITS KES: Kirtland will receive a check in August for the previous school year. Money generated from this program goes towards t-shirts, assemblies, Caught Being Good, technology and other supplies.

MORNING CAMPS: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM	AFTERNOON CAMPS: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LEGO Bots (ages 7-9) LEGO Robotics (ages 10-13) Brick Flicks (ages 9-13) Minecraft Coding (ages 10-13)	Game Builders (ages 7-9) Arcade Game Design (ages 10-13) Creative Coders (ages 8-12) TubeStars (ages 10-13)