Hello KES Families,
Happy Sunday! I hope everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed your family! Please have your student wear blue on Tuesday to celebrate our monthly Hornet Trait, "Engaged" and Autism Awareness Month. We have our skating party at United Skates on Tuesday, please see the flyer below. Ohio State Tests start on Tuesday. There will be no school on Friday, 4/18 and Monday, April 21 because of Easter.
Grades 3-5 will be taking their Ohio State Tests (OST) on the following dates:
ELA- April 15 & 16
Science April 23 & 24
Math April 29 & 30
On test days, please make sure your student is present and on time. Testing starts at 9:00 AM. Students will need headphones and a mouse for their Chromebooks. Make sure all Chromebooks are charged nightly. Here are some testing tips for your student:
- Get enough sleep: Aim for 8-10 hours of quality sleep the night before.
- Eat a healthy meal: Have a balanced breakfast before the test. Avoid sugary foods.
- Stay hydrated: Drink water to keep your brain functioning optimally.
- Manage stress: Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing or visualization.
The Board of Education meeting will be April 22nd at 7:00 PM in Hornet Hall.
PTA Bingo Night will be April 25th in Hornet Hall. More information will be shared soon.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Celebration of Learning. The event will take place on Thursday, May 22. Please make sure you fill out the RSVP as soon as possible so everyone can have a smooth and enjoyable experience. RSVP link
Please see the Night of Music flyer, K-Kids Service Learning flyer, Cheer Camp flyer, and the Basketball Camp flyers below.
The "Just Run" program started on April 1st for students who signed up in Grades 3-5. Students have already ran over 5 miles. They have also learned why it is important to drink 8 glasses of water and eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
Ice cream will be sold on on Fridays during lunch. Students must know their lunch code numbers to buy it. Please load extra money on your child's account if they want to purchase the special snack on Fridays.
All families dropping off in the morning and/or picking up their students must do so in the front of the building. There is a lot of traffic flow during arrival and dismissal and we do not want to create an unsafe situation. We appreciate your cooperation because we want to keep all kids safe.
We are hiring a long term Lunch Monitor Sub and a Latch Key Assistant, please let me know if you are interested.
Thank you to the parents who attended the Kindergarten Parent Meeting on March 19th. Registration on Final Forms opened. This week, I will send out a Google Form for families to sign up to visit classrooms in May. Kindergarten Registration Information for 2025-26
Our Hornet Trait focus for April is "Engaged". Students should wear blue on Tuesdays.
Hornet Trait Winners 4/11/25:
K: Julia, Bennett, Elliot C, & Roman I
1: Joey, Izzy, & Eirwhan
2: Landon, Cooper, Gabriel, & Haley
3: Benson, Charlotte J, & Linnea
4: Evie, Maclain, Graciella, & Wyatt
5: Avery K, Rowen, Camille, & Emma B
Classroom Hornet Trait Winners 4/11/25:
K: Mrs. Grandini
1: Mrs. Dunn
2: Ms. Williams & Ms. Serdio
3: Mrs. Molchen
4: Mrs. Covelli
5: Mrs. Held
Spring Music Concerts
April 23rd - Spring Choir Concert (Grades 5-7)
Student Call Time: 6:30PM
Performance: 7:00PM
KMS Gym Stage
May 6th - Band Concert with Jazz Band (Grades 5 & 6)
Student Call Time: 5:40PM
Performance: 6:00PM
KES Gym
If your child is sick, please keep them home so they can rest, get better, and not spread germs. If students go home sick with a fever or throwing up, they must stay home for 24 hours to make sure they are fully recovered. Please remind your child to wash their hands frequently to help reduce germs. I am also suggesting that students use hand sanitizers before they eat their lunches.
Students are not allowed to bring phones and/or smart watches to school. They can be a distraction and we do not want anything misplaced or lost.
When students visit the nurse, an automated email will be sent to families to let them know when and why the student was in the Nurse's Office.
Please report all transportation changes by 2:00 pm so we can make sure the students receive the updated information.
Please remember to pay your child's school fees for the 2024-25 school year. If you are sending checks in for fees or lunches, please make sure you write separate checks because they go into different accounts.
Please keep all toys at home unless a teacher has directed other wise. We want to make sure students are not distracted by their toys and we want to prevent lost toys.
All visitors must stop in the Main Office to receive a visitor's badge and all volunteers need to be fingerprinted.
Important Dates:
April 15 & 16 - ELA OST
April 15 - Skating Party 5:00 - 7:30
April 18 & 21 Easter Break
April 22 - BOE Meeting at 7:00 PM
April 23 - Spring Choir Concert Grades 5-7
April 23 & 24- Science OST
April 25 - PTA Bingo Night
April 29 & 30- Math OST
May 6 - Spring Band Concert Grades 5-7
May 21 - Drive-in Movie Night
May 22 - Literacy Celebration- Learning is Sweet
May 29 - 5th Grade Award/Promotion/Celebration
Here is a link for the 2024-2025 District Calendar
If you have any questions, please call or email me anytime.
Sincerely,
Missy Godina
Kirtland Elementary Principal
440-256-3344-EXT 2001