SchoolMessenger Messages
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
4/6 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
4/6 FSA Writing Grade 4
4/7 Wear Your Words Day & Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
4/8 FSA Writing Grade 5
4/9 Student Holiday- Teacher Planning Day
Important Information
Planning Ahead – April 26-29 Book Fair
AR Goal Challenge– We are so close to our school-wide goal!! 74% of our students have met their AR Goal. Let’s go Dolphins! Deadline is this Thursday, April 8th. You can do it!
Gentle reminder, please send your child to school daily with a freshly washed mask and an extra one in their backpack.
FSA Testing Dates:
Tues., April 6th – Gr. 4 Writing
Thurs., April 8th – Gr. 5 Writing
Tues., April 13th – Gr. 3 ELA#1
Thurs., April 15th – Gr. 3 ELA#2
May 3-18 – Testing Window
Volunteers Needed: To help proctor on all FSA testing days (listed above) from 8:35-11:30 a.m. We appreciate any amount of time you can give!! To sign up, please contact Donna Ott at 547-8540 ext. 24954 or email [email protected]. Gentle reminder, all volunteers must be approved through School Access.
Registration for 2021/2022 – On April 12, an email will be sent from the district office titled (RSV) Return Student Verification, to confirm your child’s registration for the 2021-2022 school year. Please complete this form ASAP, as this will help us to prepare for the upcoming year. In addition, can you help us by spreading the word to new neighbors, and family members to register early.
Home Access Center– Please be sure to utilize the HAC for reviewing your child’s report cards and monitoring their progress through out the year.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
3/31 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
4/2 Holiday – No School
4/6-4/15 FSA Testing
Important Information
Planning Ahead – Friday, April 9th Teacher Planning Day – No school for students
Early Checkout – Please remember that we do not allow early checkout after 2:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and after 1:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. We are preparing to dismiss our students, and teachers are finishing academic instruction for the day. Thank you for understanding!
AR Goal Challenge – Our Dolphins are at 58% of the goal! We can do this! Encourage your child to join the challenge, by making sure they are reading every night. Don’t forget they can take their AR test at home.
FSA Testing Dates –
Tues., April 6th – Gr. 4 Writing
Thurs., April 8th – Gr. 5 Writing
Tues., April 13th – Gr. 3 ELA#1
Thurs., April 15th – Gr. 3 ELA#2
May 3rd – 28th Testing Window Grade 3 Math /Grade 4 and 5 Reading/ Grade 4 and 5 Math/Grade 5 Science
Volunteers Needed: To help proctor on all FSA testing days (listed above) from 8:35-11:30 a.m. We appreciate any amount of time you can give!! To sign up, please contact Donna Ott at 547-8540 ext. 24954 or email [email protected]. Gentle reminder, all volunteers must be approved through School Access.
Returning School Verification Email – Beginning April 12th you will receive an email from the district titled, “Returning Student Verification”. This is to verify your student’s status for the 2021/2022 school year. Please register your child promptly.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
We can’t wait to welcome back our KES Dolphins from Spring Break!
3/22 Classes Resume
3/23 SAC Meeting – 8:15 a.m.
3/24 Early Release at 1:45 p.m.
3/26 Spirit Day – Wear your KES T-shirt
Important Information
Planning Ahead – No school Friday, April 2nd – Holiday
No school Friday, April 9th – Teacher Planning Day
Don’t forget to purchase your Yearbook! Choose from the options below to order your copy:
KES link – Click here to order. If you use this link, please send check made payable to KES PTO or cash for the exact amount in with your child after placing the order to ensure the correct pricing.
Leonard’s Website – Use code 93371 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order. https://commpe.pictavo.com/
AR Goal Challenge – We want 200 Dolphins to meet their AR GOAL! We can do this! Please encourage your child to join this challenge and to read 20 minutes every night. April 8th is the deadline.
FSA Testing Windows- For more information about FSA Test please visit https://fsassessments.org/
- April 5 – April 30 = 3rd Grade Reading / 4th-5th Grade Writing
- May 3 – 28 = 3rd Grade Math/ 4th-5th Grade Reading & Math
- May 3 – 28 = 5th Grade Science
Volunteers Needed: To help proctor on all FSA testing days (listed above) from 9-11 am. We appreciate any amount of time you can give!! To sign up, please contact Donna Ott at 547-8540 ext. 24954 or email [email protected]. Gentle reminder, all volunteers must be approved through School Access.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
3/16 Field Day- see details below
3/17 – 3/19 Spring Break – KES Staff would like to wish you all a safe and relaxing Spring Break!!
3/22 Classes Resume
Important Information
AR Goals – Has your child joined in on the KES challenge for 200 students to meet their AR Goal? Don’t miss out on the fun! 75 students have already met their goal! Please encourage your child to join this challenge and to read 20 minutes every night. April 8th is the deadline.
Field Day- This is a day that all our Dolphins look forward to! Can you help us by having your child wear athletic shorts, short-sleeve shirts, SOCKS & SNEAKERS? Also, sunscreen needs to be applied before coming to school. Unfortunately, we are not able to have spectators for Field Day.
Volunteers for Field Day – Are you interested in helping with Field Day? Please know that due to Covid, we are required to limit the number of volunteers on campus. With that, we are asking volunteers to serve the entire event, which would be 8:30-1:00. If you are able to help, please contact Donna Ott at 904-547-8540 ext. 24954 or [email protected] Please keep in mind that all Volunteers must be approved through School Access and follow the health screening guidelines of wearing a mask and temperature checks.
School Access Form-Please keep in mind; this process can take up to 4-6 weeks. Click here to begin the process https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/
SAC – If you haven’t already, please the take the time to complete the SAC survey. Click here for link: https://surveys.stjohns.k12.fl.us/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=88L1lml3
Early Registration for the 2021-22 school year – Early registration is only for children new to the school district, including those entering kindergarten. For all currently enrolled students, please be watching for an email called “Returning Student Verification” from the district to register your child. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year for Hardship Out of Zone Transfer Requests are available on the SJCSD website.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
3/10 Spring Photo- Individual Only (must have order form & be prepaid)
3/10 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
3/11 Battle of the Books – Virtual 12pm-2pm (see below)
3/12 Regular School Day- (old calendar shows Teacher Planning Day)
3/12 Spirit Day- Wear your KES T-shirt
3/14 Daylight Savings – Don’t forget to set your clocks forward!!
Important Information
Looking Ahead– March 17-19 Spring Break – Classes resume March 22
FSA Testing Windows–
- April 5 – April 30 = 3rd Grade Reading / 4th-5th Grade Writing
- May 3 – 28 = 3rd Grade Math/ 4th-5th Grade Reading & Math
- May 3 – 28 = 5th Grade Science
District Battle of the Books is going virtual!! Join us live on Thursday, March 11 from 12pm-2pm. Click here for link http://bit.ly/BattleoftheBooks20-21
Lunch Menu – Please review the lunch menu with your child as it has numerous changes. Click here to see March’s menu https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/KetterlinusElementary
Amazon Shopping – Don’t forget you can support KES while shopping at smile.amazon.com. Make sure you select Ketterlinus Elementary School as your charity. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to KES.
Early Registration– Registration for the 2021/2022 school year is now open for children new to the school district, including those entering kindergarten. Click here for details and registration requirements.
AR Goals – Our goal of 200 students reaching their AR is well on the way! Our Dolphins are rising to the challenge, as 52 students have already met their goal! Encourage your student to read every night and to check out the display in the front hallway to see their progress! April 8th is the deadline.
Art We Awesome: Don’t Forget, “A Day Without Violence” Art and Poetry Contest. Click the links below for more information.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
Great week Dolphins! Learning, Loving and Laughing!
3/1 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
3/3 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
3/3 Wear Your Words Day
3/3 Interims Issued
3/5 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-Shirt
Important Information
Looking Ahead – March 12th is a regular school day! Not a Planning Day.
Battle of the Books starts March 11th
Spring Break Dates March 17th-19th
Spring Photos – Individual and class pictures will be on March 10th. Order forms were sent home with students. You must pre-pay to have individual photographs.
AR Goals – Challenge accepted! We have a school-wide challenge happening right now at KES. The challenge is for 200 students to reach their Accelerated Reader Goal by April 8th! Encourage your student to join this challenge and remind your child to read every night!
Safety Reminders –
- Drop off begins at 7:55 a.m. Safety is our top priority. Please do not allow your child to wait on the school’s front steps unsupervised.
- Please use the crosswalk when walking your child to school.
- All schools and crossings are Hands Free Zone. Please finish your phone calls and texts before entering parking lot, if you do not have hands free capabilities. Thank you for helping to keep everyone safe!
Early Registration for the 2021-22 school year will begin on March 1 on the SJCSD website. Early registration is only for children new to the school district, including those entering kindergarten. For all currently enrolled students, please be watching for an email called “Returning Student Verification” from the district to register your child. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year for Hardship Out of Zone Transfer Requests will become available on March 1 on the SJCSD website.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
2/23 SAC Meeting – 8:15 a.m.
2/24 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
2/26 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-shirt
Important Information
Please note – March 12th is a regular school day! Not a planning day.
Gentle Reminder – Drop off begins at 7:55 a.m. Safety is our #1 concern at KES. Please do not allow your child to wait on the school’s front steps unsupervised.
Challenge Accepted!! We have a school-wide challenge happening right now at KES. We want 200 students to reach their Accelerated Reader Goal by April 8th!! Join us in this challenge by encouraging your child to read every night!
Blast Off to Reading- It’s not too late to join in!
Click here https://www.readformyschool.com/register/ Invite Code = 84290
Please continue to help us keep everyone safe here at KES by reviewing the Health Questionnaire Questionnaire https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/health/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2020/12/Student-Health-Questionnaire2.pdf daily with your student. Students MUST stay home from school when they are ill, awaiting COVID-19 test results, or if anyone in the household is COVID-19 positive. Thank you for helping to protect the safety of all students and staff.
Lost & Found – Please ask your child to stop by the Lost & Found to see if any of the items belong to them. It is filling up fast with jackets, sweaters, and other items.
Art We Awesome – “A Day Without Violence” Art and Poetry Contest. An email was sent home earlier in the week with details, but if you missed it, click the links below for more information. http://bettygriffincenter.org/day-without-violence-calendar-contest/
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
Keep SWIMMING KES Dolphins!! Safe/Working Hard/Improving & Inspiring/
Making Good Choices!
2/15 Presidents Day- No school
2/16-2/25 Read-A-Thon: Blast off with Reading – See below
2/16 SAC Meeting – 8:15 a.m.
2/16 Early Act 3rd-5th grade
2/17 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
2/19 Spirit Day- Wear your KES T-shirt
Important Information
PTO – Blast Off with Reading- Read-A-Thon: We are excited to offer this innovative approach that combines our love for reading while financially supporting specific fundraising needs within our school. This is a digital reading challenge for our KES students. Click here for details.
Early Act–
3rd – 5th grade meetings have been rescheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of the month for the rest of the year. Dates: Feb. 16th, March 16th, April 20th, May 18th .
1st– 2nd grade meetings will be the 1st Tuesday of the month. Meeting dates: March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th
A Great Opportunity for nature lovers and young birders: St. Johns County Audubon Society is hosting a bird walk. This walk will be led by a local St. Augustine 8th grader, who is a very enthusiastic birder! Click here for more details.
Front Office News-
*Please make sure your child is at school on time. They need to be in their seats by 8:25 a.m. If your student is late, you must come to the front office and sign them in.
* Early check out- If you must check your child out early, please do so before 2:15 p.m. (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.), or 1:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. Keep in mind that finding a parking spot may take extra time.
* Absence – If your child is absent, please send in a note to your child’s teacher from either a parent or a doctor stating the reason for the absence.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
2/10 Early Release @ 1:45 p.m.
2/10 Spirit Day & Night at Uptown Swinery 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. See Below
2/10 100 Days of School
2/12 Spirit Day- Wear your KES T-shirt
Important Information
PTO News: Spirit Day at Uptown Swinery is back! Show your support of KES & eat at an amazing local restaurant! February 10th, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 10% of all sales on will be donated to KES! Check the PTO Facebook page for details. Coming soon: Read-A-Thon – Blast off with Reading Feb. 16-25
Looking Ahead: Monday, February 15th is President’s Day – No school
AR Goals- Readers are Leaders. Please encourage your child to reach their AR Goals!!
Valentine’s Day: In preparation for this day, we ask that you send in your student’s cards and pre-packaged items by this Tuesday, February 9th for distribution on February 12th. Keep in mind, food/candy items must be pre-packaged, store bought, and meet classroom allergy needs.
Yearbooks– Buy yours today as prices will increase on February 15. Choose from the options below to order your copy:
KES link – Click here to order. If you use this link, please send check made payable to KES PTO or cash for the exact amount in with your child after placing the order to ensure the correct pricing.
Leonard’s Website – Use code 93371 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order. https://commpe.pictavo.com/
Parents of 5th Grade Students: We have 5th yearbook dedication Ads available! This is a great opportunity to show your child how proud you are of them!! The ad will be in the back of the KES yearbook with a personalized message from you. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis through February 12,2021 at 3:30 p.m. No Exceptions can be made as space is limited. Click here for prices and order forms.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
We had a fantastic, fun-filled Literacy Week! Our Dolphins are amazing!
2/1 PTO Meeting 7:55 a.m.
2/3 Wear Your Words Day
2/3 Early Release – 1:45 p.m. (please note time change)
2/5 Report Cards Issued
2/5 Spirit Day – Wear your KES T-shirt
Important Information
Yearbooks- order yours today! $25 through 2/14. Choose from the options below to order your copy:
KES link – Click here to order. If you use this link, please send check made payable to KES PTO or cash for the exact amount in with your child after placing the order to ensure the correct pricing.
Leonard’s Website – Use code 93371 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order. Click here for link. https://commpe.pictavo.com/
Parents of 5th Grade Students: We have a very limited amount of space in our yearbook for dedication ads. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis through February 12,2021 at 3:30 p.m. No Exceptions can be made as space is limited. Click here for prices and order form.
A great opportunity for nature lovers and young birders: St. Johns County Audubon Society is hosting a bird walk. This walk will be led by a local St. Augustine 8th grader, who is a very enthusiastic birder! Click here for more details!
Valentine’s Day: In preparation for this day, we ask that you send in your student’s cards and pre-packaged items by February 9th for distribution on February 12th. Keep in mind, food/candy items must be pre-packaged, store bought, and meet classroom allergy needs.
Our KES Clinic has several more items of clothing to sign up for to have available for students in time of need. If you are able, please consider donating. Please click here to sign up for individual items. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DAFA722A3FA7-donation
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
Readers are Leaders! Please make sure your child is reading every night.
1/25-1/28- Reading Literacy Week – See below
1/27 Bedtime Book Zoom (sign up below)
1/27 Regular Early Release – 1:45 p.m. Note Time Change
1/29 Teacher Planning Day – No School for Students
Important Information
Wednesday’s Early Release – Effective 1/27/21 we will resume to our regular Early Release time of 1:45 p.m.
Bedtime Book Zoom- Come and join us for our first ever KES Bedtime Book Zoom, where our staff can’t wait to read to your Student!! It will be so much fun! Click here to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4dafa722a3fa7-bedtime
Our KES Clinic needs clothing items to have available for students in time of need. If you are able, please consider donating. Please click here to sign up for individual items. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DAFA722A3FA7-donation
Gentle reminder, please send your child to school daily with a freshly washed mask and an extra one in their backpack.
Literacy Week Daily Events 1/25-1/28 – We want to celebrate! We encourage all students & staff to join us in the fun.
Monday- “Hats Off” to Literacy, wear a hat to school & read!
Tuesday- “T-shirt Tuesday”, wear Your Words T-shirt & read!
Wednesday- “Show Your Wacky Style”, wacky hair or mismatched clothes or your own personal style & read!
Thursday– “Reading Rocks”, wear crazy socks & read!
Yearbooks- order yours today! $25 through 2/14. Choose from the options below to order your copy:
KES link Click here to order. If you use this link, please send check made payable to KES PTO or cash for the exact amount in with your child after placing the order to ensure the correct pricing.
Leonard’s Website – Use code 93371 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order. Click here to order https://commpe.pictavo.com/
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
1/18 Martin Luther King Day – No School
1/19 SAC Meeting 8:15 a.m.
1/20 Earlier Early Release 12:55 p.m. (last Wednesday of Earlier Early Release, see below)
1/22 Spirit Day – Wear your KES T-shirt
Important Information
Early Release Information– our last day of Earlier Early Release will be January 20th. Starting January 27th, we will resume to our regular Early Release time of 1:45 p.m.
Readers are Leaders! Encourage your Student to reach their AR Goals! They have until January 25th.
Passport to Learning – 3rd – 5th Graders, continue working on your Passport to Learning! Click here if you need a new passport. https://www-kes.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gr.-3-5-Passport.pdf
Yearbooks- order yours today! $25 through 2/14. Choose from the options below to order your copy:
KES link – Click here to order. If you use this link, please send check made payable to KES PTO or cash for the exact amount in with your child after placing the order to ensure the correct pricing.
Leonard’s Website – Use code 93371 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order. https://commpe.pictavo.com/
Gentle Reminder to please review the Health Questionnaire https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/health/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2020/12/Student-Health-Questionnaire2.pdfdaily with your student. Students MUST stay home from school when they are ill, awaiting COVID-19 test results, or if anyone in the household is COVID-19 positive. Thank you for helping to protect the safety of all students and staff.
Literacy Week is coming, and we are going to celebrate! Jan.25-28th. Click here for the daily events.
Spanish Club– Starts January 28th – this is an after-school program for student’s 1st-5th grade that meets on Thursday’s 3:00-4:00 p.m. Your child will have a great time learning Spanish with Mr. Tavares! The deadline to sign up is January 22. Click here for more details and registration form.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
What a great first week back from winter break. Our Dolphins have been adjusting so well to everything. We are so proud of them!
1/11 PTO Meeting 7:55 a.m.
1/11-2/5 i-Ready Testing
1/13 Earlier Early Release 12:55 p.m.
1/15 National Hat Day – Wear your favorite hat
1/15 Spirit Day- Wear Your KES T-shirt
1/18 Martin Luther King Day- No School
Important Information
Early Release Information- our last day of Earlier Early Release will be January 20th. Starting January 27th , we will resume to our regular Early Release time of 1:45 p.m.
Is your child struggling in reading? Sue Brush, our Instructional Literacy Coach, would like to host grade level ZOOM meetings to answer parent questions and offer tips to help you help your child at home. If you are interested, please join by registering on the dates listed in SignUp Genius using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4aaaa622a0fc1-help.
Spanish Club– come join Mr.T as he kicks off the 2nd session of Spanish Club, January 28th. This is an after-school club for students 1st-5th grade that meets on Thursday’s 3:00-4:00 p.m. Deadline to sign up is January 11. Click here for registration form.
Free Breakfast & Lunch – Gentle Reminder that there is free breakfast and lunch available to all students throughout the remainder of this school year. No application or other paperwork is required. In addition, treats, chips or ice cream will cost extra.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
We hope you are having a wonderful holiday break!
1/4 School Resumes
1/6 Wear Your Words
1/6 Earlier Early Release – 12:55 p.m.
1/8 Spirit Day – Wear your KES T-shirt
Gentle Reminders
Passport to Learning – Grades 3-5 – Winter break is a great time to continue working on your Passport to Learning. Click here if you need to download a copy. https://www-kes.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gr.-3-5-Passport.pdf
As you prepare to return to school – Please continue to do your part in helping us keep everyone safe, by DAILY accessing and reviewing the Symptom Criteria Checklist before sending your child to school. Symptom-Criteria-Checklist.pdf
Masks Reminders – Please make sure your child has a mask when they come into school. Also, please make sure you are washing them daily.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders for Week 16
Winter Break is almost here! We want to take this time to wish you a wonderful, relaxing time with your loved ones!
12/15 SAC Meeting – 8:15 a.m.
12/16 Earlier Early Release – 12:55 p.m.
12/18 Early Release for Winter Break – 1:45 p.m. ** If you must check your child out early, please help us, by making sure you do this before 12:00 p.m. Thank you so much for understanding!
1/4 School Resumes
1/6 Wear Your Words Day
1/6 Earlier Early Release – 12:55 p.m.
1/8 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-shirt
**Important Information**
Let’s have some Christmas fun this week:
Dec. 14 Monday – Dress up as a Reindeer with ears OR Santa with a bearded mask.
Dec. 15 Tuesday – Holiday Stockings or socks
Dec. 16 Wednesday – PJ’s and Polar Express movie
Dec. 17 Thursday – Ugly Sweater
Dec. 18 Friday – Holiday Hat
Winter Break Dates – 12/21- 1/1 – School Resumes 1/4/21
Earlier Early Release on Wednesdays will continue until January 20th, after that we will resume to our normal Early Release time of 1:45 p.m.
Lost & Found – Please make sure you child stops by the Lost & Found to see if any of the items belong to them, as all items will be discarded after December 18th.
ESE News – Parents make sure to click on the links below for some great opportunities you don’t want to miss!
ESE Virtual Learning and You AAC
ESE The 23rd Annual Family Café
ESE Parent Services Webinars Updated
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders for Week 15
Another great week here at KES. Great job this week adapting to the cooler temperatures! Our Dolphins are the best!
12/7 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
12/8 Interims Issued
12/9 Earlier Early Release – 12:55 p.m.
12/11 KES Spirit Day- Wear your KES T-shirt
Important Information
Gingerbread Display and Competition -There is still time to get in on this great family activity! 2020 is winding down and what a YEAR it has been! The Cove family is wanting to spread some Holiday Cheer! Please join us by participating in our Gingerbread Display and Competition. Click here for details.
Yearbooks- Great news! We have extended the $20.00 pricing for the yearbook through the end of December! Choose from the options below to order your copy:
KES link – Click here to order If you use this link, please send check made payable to KES PTO or cash for the exact amount in with your child after placing the order to ensure the correct pricing.
Leonard’s Website – Use code 93371 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order. Click here for link. https://commpe.pictavo.com/
Holiday Shopping? Don’t forget you can support KES while shopping at smile.amazon.com. Make sure you select Ketterlinus Elementary School as your charity. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to KES.
Grades 3-5 – Parents please encourage your child to work on their Passport card. If lost or missing, a copy can be downloaded from our school website.
Safety Reminders –
- Drop off begins at 7:55 a.m. please do not allow your child to wait on the school’s front steps unsupervised.
- Please use cross walk when walking your child to school.
- Make sure your child comes to school every day with a clean mask.
Planning Ahead: Holiday Fun – School Wide Theme
Dec. 14 Monday – Dress up as a Reindeer with ears OR Santa with a bearded mask.
Dec. 15 Tuesday – Holiday Stockings or socks
Dec. 16 Wednesday – PJ’s and Polar Express movie
Dec. 17 Thursday – Ugly Sweater
Dec. 18 Friday – Holiday Hat
KES Families & Friends,
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
12/1- 12/4 PTO Silent Auction – details below.
12/2 Wear Your Words
12/2 Earlier Early Release – 12:55 p.m.
12/4 Spirit Day- Wear Your KES T-shirt
12/7 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
Important Information:
PTO Silent Auction Are you looking for a fun way to shop for gifts and support KES at the same time? Join us December 1st-4th for our 1st Annual Online Auction. We have a wide variety of items for every family! Check out the link here and Happy Bidding! http://Www.32auctions.com/kespto
Gingerbread Display and Competition -2020 is winding down and what a YEAR it has been! The Cove family is wanting to spread some Holiday Cheer! Please join us by participating in our Gingerbread Display and Competition. Click here for details.
We appreciate you doing your part in keeping everyone safe!! Please continue washing your Childs mask and reminding them to wash their hands frequently. In addition, please DAILY access & review the Symptom Criteria Checklist before sending your child to school.
Yearbooks- It’s that time of year to pre-order a copy of the 2020-2021 Ketterlinus Yearbook. Yearbooks are filled with school memories that are cherished for years to come. The earlier you order the better the discount. There are several ways to order your copy:
KES link – Click here – If you use this link, please send check made payable to KES PTO or cash for the exact amount in with your child after placing the order to ensure the correct pricing. Click here to order
Leonard’s Website – click here Use code 93371 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order. https://commpe.pictavo.com/
It’s that time of year to pre-order a copy of the 2020-2021 Ketterlinus Yearbook. Yearbooks are filled with school memories that are cherished for years to come.
There are several ways to order your copy, by using the link below or on the Leonard’s website. If you use the link below please send check made payable to KES PTO or cash for the exact amount in with your child after placing the order to ensure the correct pricing. The earlier you order the better the discount.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders for Week 13
11/24 Regular Dismissal Time
11/25-11/27 Thanksgiving Break
12/1-12/4 PTO Silent Auction
12/2 Wear Your Words
12/2 Earlier Early Release @ 12:55 p.m.
12/4 Spirit Day- Wear your KES T-shirt
Important Information
Gentle reminder for Thanksgiving Break – We hope your Thanksgiving will be a wonderful time gathering with your friends and families. As we return to school on Nov. 30th please review and follow the Symptom Criteria Checklist regarding sending your child to school. Thank you for doing your part in keeping everyone safe!
Lost & Found items will be discarded on Tuesday 11/24. Please have your child stop by the Lost & Found to see if any of the items belong to them.
Report Cards are now available on HAC for all grades. Please make sure you have a HAC account, if not, contact Shelby Kashiwamura at [email protected].
Yearbooks – It’s time to order yearbooks. Order now through 11/30 to receive the early bird discount $20. To order click here. Use code 93371 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order.
The NED Show – We will be hosting the NED Mindset Mission on Tuesday, November 24 @ 2:00 p.m. This is a live stream event. A world class performer takes our students on an interactive educational journey that is filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humor. Click here for details.
KES Families & Friends
Gentle Reminders Week 12
What a great week at KES! The Scholastic Time Machine Book Fair was a huge hit, as it is every year! Many thanks to all who helped make it happen!!
11/16 – 11/24 Early Act Food Drive
11/17 SAC Meeting 8:15 a.m.
11/18 Report Cards Issued
11/18 Earlier Early Release @ 12:55 p.m.
11/20 Spirit Day – Wear your KES T-shirt
11/25 – 11/27 Thanksgiving Break
Important Information
Thanksgiving is right around the corner when your family will most likely gather closely with other families and friends. As you do, we hope you have a wonderful, peaceful and safe time. Before we resume school on November 30, please take time to review and follow the Symptom Criteria Checklist regarding sending your child to school. This will help keep everyone safe. Thank you!
PTO News – Save the Date – December 1st – 4th “Online Silent Auction”.
Early Act Food Drive – Starts Monday, November 16th – 24th. Click here for the grade level donations.
KES Families & Friends
Gentle Reminders for Week 11
11/9-11/13 Book Fair – See details below
11/11 Veterans Day – No School
11/13 Spirit Day- Wear your KES T-shirt
Important Information:
Gentle reminder to wash your Childs mask
Book Fair starts this Monday, November 9-13 (closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day) Students will have access to the book fair during their classes scheduled time. Please see attached for class schedule. Distance learners will have extended times to visit on Monday 11/9 from 3pm-4pm and 11/13 from 3pm-4pm. All students may access the fair online as well.
K-Kids Food Drive starts next week. Please begin to collect the items for your Childs grade level. See attached.
Volunteer Opportunities: We have two volunteer opportunities available.
- Book Fair – Please click the link for our Sign-Up Genius to pick a time slot. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DAFA722A3FA7-book
- 4 Volunteers needed to help Coach Allen move items from the storage closet and into another location. November 10th from 8:30 -12:00. If you can help, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected] or call 904-547-8540 ext. 24954.
All volunteers must be approved through School Access. If you have not yet been approved, click here to begin the process. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the process to be completed.
KES Families & Friends
Gentle Reminders for Week 10
What a great week it has been! Thank you, Students and Staff for participating in our Mask Theme Week!
11/1 Fall Back Time Change – Set your clocks back
11/2 PTO Meeting @ 7:45 a.m.
11/3 Teacher Planning Day- No School for Students
11/4 Wear Your Words T-shirt Day
11/4 Earlier Early Release @ 12:55 p.m.
11/6 Picture Retake
11/6 Spirit Day- Wear your KES T-shirt
Important Information
Book Fair – Nov. 9-13 (Closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day) Students will have access to the book fair during their classes scheduled time. Please see attached for schedule. Distance learners will have extended times to visit on Monday 11/9 from 3pm-4pm and 11/13 from 3pm-4pm. All students may access the fair online as well.
Lunch menu for November is available on the District website and has had several changes. Please click here for menu. https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/KetterlinusElementary
K-Kids Food Drive is coming soon… 11/16-11/24. See attached for grade level donations.
Keep up the great SWIMming Dolphins. We are so proud of you!
Let’s have some fun this week with a Mask Theme!
Please No makeup, No Halloween mask or weapons/props
10/26 Wear Black – black cat or ninja – draw whiskers on a mask or use black buff
10/27 Wear Orange – make a Jack O’ Lantern mask
10/28 Dress like a Doctor or Nurse – wear a surgical mask
10/28 Early Release @ 12:55 p.m.
10/29 Western Day – wear a bandana for a bandit look
10/30 Monster Mask-up – favorite monster -Ex. Skeleton/vampire teeth on mask
10/30 End of the 1st Quarter
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
We can’t wait for this week, as we will have many of our friends returning to school. Please help welcome them, by being patient, kind and showing them how to SWIM Dolphins.
Don’t forget to wash your masks daily.
The USDA extended the free breakfast and lunch program through the end of this school year, June 2021. All enrolled students are welcome to receive free breakfast and/or lunch each day at their school through the end of the school year. No application or other documentation is required for eligibility.
Save the Date: Book Fair is coming! November 9-13. Stay tuned for details.
Spanish Club– Starts November 12. Mr. Tavares can’t wait for you to join him in club! Click the link for details.
JUST RUN Club – Starts this Monday, October 26. It’s not too late to sign up! Click the link for details.
FALL BACK time change – November 1st. Don’t forget to set your clocks back.
This week we are celebrating Character Counts, Drug Awareness and Bully Prevention.
Click on the links information about Bullying and Safer-Smarter Kids:
https://www-kes.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/article/
https://www-kes.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/safer-smarter-kids/
10/19 Red Ribbon Day – Wear Red
10/20 SAC Meeting @ 8:15 a.m. Please note time change
10/21 Unity Day – Wear Orange
10/21 Earlier Early Release @ 12:55 dismissal
10/23 Spirit Day – Wear KES T-shirt
Important Information:
Due to CDC & district guidelines, please do not send in birthday cupcakes, food, or goody bags. Currently, we are not able to distribute them at this time. Thank you for understanding!
Spanish Club…Starts November 12th and will meet on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. This is an after-school club that will introduce the vocabulary, language and culture of Spanish speaking-nations. Click the link for details and registration form.
Just Run…Starts October 26th. This is an after-school running club that will meet every Monday from 2:55-4:00 p.m. The students will learn about nutrition, health and fitness. Click the link for details and registration form.
SAC Meeting Oct. 20th at 8:15 a.m. PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE. If anyone is interested in attending, please email [email protected] and/or [email protected].Click here for the agenda.
Great opportunity for Parents: Conscious Discipline – in English & Spanish. Click the link for details:
KES Families & Friends
Our Dolphins are SWIMming so well, by staying Safe/Working Hard/Improving & Inspiring/ Making Good Choices!
10/12 Regular School Day for Students – old calendar shows planning day
10/12 iReady Testing Continues
10/14 Earlier Early Release 12:55 p.m. ** PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE**
10/15 National Handwashing Day – Please review the importance of handwashing
10/16 Spirit Day – Wear your KES T-shirt
Art We Awesome: The 2020- 2021 Fire Prevention Poster Contest:
It’s that time of year again, and we’re excited for another Fire Prevention Poster Contest! This year’s theme is “Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”. Click the link for details:
Distance Learning Families- survey on Intent to Return to School- due Wednesday, Oct. 14th or sooner!
Intake conferences continue this week.
Due to CDC & district guidelines, please do not send in birthday cupcakes or food, or goody bags. At this time, we cannot pass these items out.
**Parents, please not to send your child to school if they are experiencing any of the attached symptoms.
** Wash your masks.
**Please make sure your child has a mask on when they enter the building. Also, please pack an extra one in their backpack.
**Also Please remind your little dolphins to plan ahead for the day, by packing their backpack with their take home folder and other schoolwork, filling their water bottles, and bringing their lunch boxes.
10/5 iReady Testing Continues
10/5 PTO Meeting @ 7:45 a.m.
10/7 Early Release Dismissal @ 1:45 p.m.
10/9 Spirit Day – Wear your KES T-shirt
** Please Note – Early Release for this week is our regular time of
1:45 p.m. but will change next week to the Earlier Early Release (EER) on 10/14 to 12:55 p.m.
**If parents require childcare for Earlier Early Release (EER) to contact Janet Bryant regarding a “drop in” rate. Space is limited so contact her asap @ [email protected]
** Final Call for Art Club registrations.
Art We Awesome (Ketterlinus’ afterschool art club with Mr. Lewis) begins this Monday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m. Forms and payment must be turned in to be able to participate. Registration closes at noon on Monday! If you haven’t turned yours in yet, get it in first thing Monday morning, as spaces are limited.
KES Families and Friends:
We had another great week at KES!
Some Gentle Reminders for week 5:
9/28 – iReady Testing Continues
9/30 – Early Release Wednesday @ 1:45 pm **Please note: You should have received an email from Superintendent Mr. Forson about the Earlier Early Release (EER) time change of 12:55 p.m. for Elementary. This will not take effect until October 14th and will end December 6th.
***If parents require childcare for Earlier Early Release (EER) to contact Janet Bryant regarding a “drop in” rate. Space is limited so contact her asap @ [email protected]
9/30 – Interims Issued 1 & 2 Grades get a paper copy – 3-5 Grades are on HAC *Please make sure you have a HAC account, if not, contact Cyndie Lafontaine at 904-547-8546 or [email protected]
10/2 – KES Spirit Day – wear your KES T-shirt
Principal’s Virtual Meeting for Parents of Distance Learners on Thursday, Oct. 1st @ 5pm on ZOOM. To sign up for this meeting & receive the ZOOM link, please click here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DAFA722A3FA7-principals
We have some great opportunities in “Art We Awesome” –
Afterschool Club & Fire Prevention Poster Contest click the links below to find out the details!!
KES Families and Friends:
It was great week at Ketterlinus! KES kids ROCK! Some gentle reminders for week 3:
9/21- iReady Testing begins
9/23 – Early Release Wednesday @ 1:45 pm
9/25 – KES Spirit Day – wear your KES T-shirt
Vendors for extra curricular activities will be posted on Peachjar.
PLEASE make sure you wash your mask or buff this weekend and put in your backpack.
Make sure car tags are displayed when picking up or parking in our lot. At parent drop off, Officer Brown has asked that students exit from the passenger side for safety reasons. Click here for our Parent drop off and pick up procedures.
KES Families & Friends –
Thank you for your support and understanding with several emails to ensure we have a great start.
1) Car Tags will be sent home on their first day*
Starting on Tuesday, Sept 8th – the day after Labor Day, car tags will be required when parking in our school lot or picking up your child in the parent pickup line. Parking in our school lot after Labor Day, may result in your car being towed.
Use a black permanent pen when writing your child’s first name & last initial & grade since it won’t fade. See attached photo for example. car tag.jpg
2) For the first day, please use a sheet of paper w/ your child’s first & first letter of their last name and place on passenger side dashboard. See attached example. temporary tag.jpg
3) Review the Parent Drop off/Pick Up procedures (video & document) by click on this link.
4) Parking will be prime during the two weeks of school. Consider parking in the “dirt lot” across from Arnett’s A/C or next to the gym. Please walk your child to the designated cross walk in front of the school.
*Car Tags will be distributed to Kindergarten parents on their staggered start day.
Kathy Tucker
Principal
Ketterlinus Elementary School
“Educating the Youngest, In the Nation’s Oldest City”
KES Families & Friends –
Thank you again for your continued patience and understanding of all the emails with information. Everything is posted on our website and prior messages are posted under “SchoolMessenger Messages”.
For our distance learners, requested technology devices will be available for pickup on Friday, August 28th. Specific times to drive through our bus loop and see teachers are provided. Need to request a device for distance learning? Please contact our Assistant Principal, Lisa Sclafani at [email protected].
Calendar of KES Events for School Reopening
8/25 – Staff returns back to school
Placement Videos to Families will be sent via SchoolMessenger around 6pm. Included in this email is the following information:
*Link to complete an on-line student information sheet for teachers.
*Link to Virtual “Meet & Greet The Teacher” with a ZOOM link for designated time/date (see below)
*Information on designated time/day to drop off supplies or pickup technology (see below)
8/26 – Staff training /planning
Calendar of Events for School Reopening.pdf
Schoology Access Codes, directions and district video provided to ALL parents from classroom teacher. Codes are not available until teachers return. Schoology Access Code is needed to create a parent account.
8/27 – Virtual Meet & Greet (see link in email from teacher that was sent on 8/25) at the following designated times:
Kindergarten | 8am |
1st | 9am |
2nd | 10am |
3rd | 11am |
4th | 1pm |
5th | 2pm |
8/28 – Drop Off Supplies for Grades 1-5, or Pickup for Requested Technology/School Materials for Distance Learners
Kindergarten | 8am |
1st | 9am |
2nd | 10am |
3rd | 11am |
4th | 1pm |
5th | 2pm |
OPEN TO ALL Grade levels | 3pm until 5pm |
8/31 – Spirit Week Schedule for the First Week of School
August 31st – First day of School for Students/Kdg staggered start/”Get Your Buff (or mask) On!” Spirit day for all students
September 1st – Kdg staggered start/Mustache Day on your mask/buff spirit day for all students.
September 2nd– Kdg staggered start/Wear your Words (positive message on your shirts or mask) day for all students.
September 3rd – Kdg staggered start/Star Wars Spirit day for all students.
September 4th – ALL KDG present/KES Spirit shirt Day for all students. Fire Drill (walk-thru/no alarm)
September 7th – Labor Day/No school…breathe!
September 10th – Fall photos taken. Details on distance learning photos TBA.
September 11th – Remembrance/Patriot’s Day – wear red, white w/ your blue KES shirt!
Hello KES Kindergarten Families –
Last week, we sent out the staggered start letters. We have heard that many families have not received them yet. If you do not receive the letter by Thursday, August 20th, please call the office to request your child’s placement and staggered start date.
Thank you!
Hello KES Families & Friends –
As promised, another email! Thank you for being attentive to information being provided via SchoolMessenger. Please note that all prior messages have been posted to our school website @ www-kes.stjohns.k12.fl.us under “SchoolMessenger Messages”.
Attached are required district documents that are typically found in first day folders. We are saving resources by providing them to you via email.
If you require childcare through The Cove Extended Day Program, we have created an on-line option for you to register and pay.
Click on this link for registering your child for our KES’ Cove Extended Day Program.
Mrs. Janet Bryant, Ext Day Coordinator, is available to answer your questions. Please contact her at [email protected]. Please note that our extended day program has limited space. To prevent your child being placed on a waiting list, we encourage you to register as soon as possible.
Economic Security Report Summary.pdf Elementary Choice Required Notification 2020-2021.pdf Sheriff Shoar Letter 2020.pdf Class Size Letter 2020-2021.pdf
Thank you,
Ketterlinus Elementary School
KES Families & Friends –
Below is a link from our district about school-based distance learning. For those that are signed up for this option, please take the time to review the video and expectations. As stated before, this distance learning is very different from what we did in the 4th quarter during the 19-20 school year.
Distance Learning for Elementary Students
Note the need for the parent or adult to be a learning coach to assist with elementary on-line learning. In addition, there is an expectation of daily attendance, participation with increase rigor & accountability.
This video will be posted our the school website and KES PTO Facebook page.
Any changes to options should be done prior to August 17th by 9am. We are finalizing class lists in order to meet the needs of all students.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Ketterlinus Elementary School
KES Families & Friends –
We are hosting a brief tour and orientation to the school for new families. If you are new to our school, we encourage you and your child to attend. We are hoping that we can orient your child to classes and key people in the school so that your child feels comfortable and safe.
We love our unique little school and are excited to meet you and your child. Please sign up for a date/time by clicking here: KES New Family Orientation/Tour. Each tour is limited to (3) families, please sign up for (1) slot. Each family may bring up to 3 people. Everyone will need a to wear a mask/buff and have a health screening prior to the tour/orientation.
As a reminder, our school website and Ketterlinus Elementary School PTO Facebook page is being updated daily in the event you miss any information. As a result of the pandemic, most information and forms will be done on-line. Please continue to be attentive to emails and messages from our school & staff.
Wishing you well,
Ketterlinus Elementary School
Welcome KES Kindergarten Families –
We are looking forward to seeing our newest “dolphins” in the big school very soon. Please take a moment to view this short video I created for you.
Principal Tucker’s Welcome Video
Please be checking your emails as more important information is coming this week!
Wishing you well,
Kathy Tucker, Principal
KES Families & Friends –
As promised we are sending a lot of information via email to prepare for school reopening. Information/forms will continue to be added to our website and reminders on our Ketterlinus Elementary School PTO facebook page.
As a result of the pandemic, we cannot do our normal “Meet & Greet” and drop off medication. We have a new process for parents to drop off the necessary forms and medication by setting up an appointment. Face masks and health screening will be required when entering the building.
If possible we ask that you limit the number of people coming in for the appointment. Ideally, one parent and the student. If your child cannot attend, no worries. But it is nice for Nurse Lindsay to put a face to the name when possible. : )
Please sign up for a time to meet Nurse Lindsay Robertson using this link. The process will take 15 minutes or less.
Attach are copies of the school medication policy and medical medication plan authorization forms for two of the most common needs – asthma and allergies. All other medical medication plans (CF, Cardiac, Bleeding Disorder…) can be found on our school website under departments – health clinic. A reminder that a doctor’s authorization (signature) is required for forms. They can be faxed to 904-547-8554, Attention: Nurse Lindsay Robertson
Welcome to Kindergarten at Ketterlinus Elementary School.
Our kindergarten team has created an on-line orientation to provide basic information about kindergarten. Please take the time to review this on-line orientation as it will answer most questions. KES Kindergarten Orientation Video.ppsx
Later this week, your child should receive a US stamped letter regarding his/her staggered start date. Details are in the letter.
KES Families & Friends –
First, let me apologize that there will be several emails coming in the next few weeks. Please take a few minutes to review them. Due to social distancing, much information is now being shared electronically. We will post links on our school website as well.
Important documents to review and complete.
Online Free & Reduced Lunch Forms *Even if you do not need or think you will qualify, please complete. It could help our school with federal funding.
PayPams – NEW! A great way to prepay breakfast and lunches via online instead of sending cash/check.
Wish you well,
KES
It is finally here…
KES Supply List for 20-21. We apologize for the delay. Supply List 20.21.pdf
Every Friday will be School Spirit Day and we would like students to wear a KES t-shirt. Information on purchasing will be made available soon from our PTO.
On the first Wednesday of each month is “Wear Your Words” t-shirt. This is a day that we ask everyone to wear a t-shirt with a positive message and continue spreading the positive vibes in our great community.
Happy Thursday KES Families & Friends –
Attached are two important documents. First, is the REVISED 20-21 School Year Calendar. There are some changes to spring break as well as the last day of the school year. Also, the district has created an excellent document for parents & the community – “Returning to School Learning Options & Safety Protocols”.
20-21 Master Calendar – Final color coded 7.30.20.pdf
Return to School Instructional Continuity Plan as of 7.30.20.pdf
On a side note, I want to personally thank our parents for taking the time to stay informed. The reduction in calls has been a huge help as we continue to re-create our classes and schedules. Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
If you have Facebook, our Ketterlinus Elementary School PTO page is an excellent source to get up to date information or “breaking news”. Please consider, going to that page and following it.