SchoolMessenger Messages
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
10/26 Report Cards Issued (paper copy sent home)
10/27 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
10/29 Costume Parade – 9:00 a.m.
Important Information
Character Parade/Community Service Project – This Friday, October 29, at 9:00 a.m. Please bring a jar of peanut butter (plastic jars are preferred) and/or jelly ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE. Please follow the Costume Guidelines. Click here.
Parents are welcome to come and watch but must have an APPROVED SCHOOL ACCESS FORM. Please sign in at the table located in front of the Bus Loop.
Holiday and Tourist season is upon us, please ensure you have your CAR TAG displayed when doing school business. Cars may be towed.
Child Tax Credit – Did you apply for the child tax credit? If not, apply online at www.childtaxcredit.gov (click the “Non-Filer Sign Up” button to begin the process). The deadline to sign up to is November 15, 2021. Click here for more information.
Poke a Pumpkin – It’s not too late to join the fun and encourage your student to read!! Turn in your book reviews by this Thursday, 10/28. Click here to find out the details.
Picture Retakes will be on November 5. Retake forms will be sent home.
Yearbook – It’s that time of year to pre-order a copy of the 2021-2022 Ketterlinus Yearbook. Yearbooks are filled with school memories that are cherished for years to come. Early Bird Special is $25.00. There are several ways to order your copy:
Leonard’s Website – https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool. Use code 701402 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order.
Order Form – Click here. To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office. In addition, a paper order form will be sent home soon.
Parents As Partners Workshop – Is your child easily crushed by the first failure? Afraid to try something new because she/he isn’t already good at it? This is a great workshop to help your child foster a growth mindset. Cost is free! It will be held virtually on Monday, October 25, from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Click here for more information.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
This week we are celebrating Red Ribbon/Character Counts!/Drug Awareness and Bully Prevention.
10/18 Teacher Planning Day – No School for Students
10/19 Red Ribbon Day – Wear Red
10/19 SAC Meeting – 7:50 a.m.
10/20 Unity Day – Wear Orange
10/20 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
10/21 Include Someone Day – Wear Tie Dye
10/22 Pledge Day – Wear Your KES T-shirt
Important Information
School Access – Gentle reminder that once you have been approved through School Access you are cleared for a 3-year period. You do not need to reapply every year.
Report Cards will be issued on 10/26/21. A printed copy will be sent home for all grades. In addition, please continue to track and view your child’s progress on HAC.
Poke a Pumpkin – We are celebrating reading in the library! Join the fun by encouraging your student to read!! Click here to find out the details.
Picture Retakes will be on November 5. Retake forms will be sent home.
Character Parade/Community Service Project – Friday, October 29, at 9:00 a.m. Please bring a jar of peanut butter (plastic jars are preferred) and/or jelly ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE. Parents are welcome to come and watch but must have an APPROVED SCHOOL ACCESS FORM. If you have not already applied, please click here to begin the process. This process can take up to 4-6 weeks.
Costume Guidelines:
*Students should wear sneakers (no heels or boots) with their costumes.
*Students should come to school wearing their costume and bring their school clothes in a bag to change.
*It is very helpful for students to wear as much of their school clothes under their costume for ease and to save time.
*No makeup (including fake blood) or spray color in hair
Ancient City Kids Day – Saturday, October 24, 11am-3p.m. at Francis Field. FREE family event! Click here for more information.
Parents As Partners Workshop – Is your child easily crushed by the first failure? Afraid to try something new because she/he isn’t already good at it? This is a great workshop to help your child foster a growth mindset. Cost is free! It will be held virtually on Monday, October 25, from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. RSVP by Friday, October 22, to [email protected]. Click here for more information.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
10/13 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
10/15 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-shirt
Planning Ahead
10/18 Teacher Planning Day – No School for Students
10/19 SAC Meeting – 7:50 a.m.
10/19-10/22 Bully Prevention/Character Counts/Red Ribbon Week
10/29 Character Parade – 9:00 a.m.
11/5 Picture Retake
Important Information
AR Goals – Readers are Leaders at KES! Please encourage your child to meet their AR goal by reading every night for 20 minutes. Deadline is Friday, October 15. Gentle reminder that AR tests can be taken at home.
I AM! is an after-school enrichment club that is carefully designed for young girls inspired by young girls. I AM will meet on Thursdays from 3:10-4:10 p.m. beginning 10/14. The Club is open to all girls in grades 3-5. Click here for more information. Click here for registration form.
Picture Retakes will be on November 5. Retake forms will be sent home.
Covid Information – Parents and KES Staff, if you have any questions regarding Covid, quarantine dates, etc. please contact our Covid team at 904-547-8230.
Character Parade/Community Service Project – Friday, October 29, at 9:00 a.m. Please bring a jar of peanut butter (plastic jars are preferred) and/or jelly ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE. Parents are welcome to come and watch but must have an APPROVED SCHOOL ACCESS FORM. If you have not already applied, please click here to begin the process. This process can take up to 4-6 weeks.
Costume Guidelines
*Students should wear sneakers (no heels or boots) with their costumes.
*Students should come to school wearing their costume and bring their school clothes in a bag to change.
*It is very helpful for students to wear as much of their school clothes under their costume for ease and to save time.
*No makeup (including fake blood) or spray color in hair
*No scary costumes or masks – Ex: Hockey or “Scream” masks
*No weapon props
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
10/5 PTO Meeting – 8:00 a.m.
10/6 Coffee with a Cop (see below)
10/6 Wear Your Words
10/6 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
10/8 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-shirt
Planning Ahead
10/18 Teacher Planning Day – No School for Students
10/19 SAC Meeting – 7:50 a.m.
10/19-10/22 Bully Prevention/Character Counts/Red Ribbon Week
10/29 Character Parade – 9:00 a.m.
Important Information
Gentle Reminder – please send a full water bottle with your child’s name on it every day to school.
Coffee with A Cop – Building relationships one cup at a time on Wednesday, October 6, beginning at 7:45 a.m. What a great opportunity for you and your student to meet and have conversations with our St. Augustine Police Officers! Come out and join us. Coffee will be served, compliments of DOS Coffee & Wine and donuts compliments of Fiction Donuts. Click here for more information.
SAC News – What is SAC? It is a group of parents, staff, and community members who meet monthly to discuss Ketterlinus’s school goals and make decisions that are in the best interest of the school. Our KES SAC meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 7:50 a.m. at a location TBA. We are looking for members and would love for you to be a part of this team. To sign up, or if you would like more information, please contact Bethany Hilbert at [email protected]
Character Parade/Community Service Project – One of KES favorite traditions!! On Friday, October 29, at 9:00 a.m. the students will come dressed in the character costume and parade through our bus loop. This year please bring a jar of peanut butter (plastic jars are preferred) and/or jelly ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE. Donations will be given to St. Francis House’s pantry. Parents are welcome to come and watch but must have an APPROVED SCHOOL ACCESS FORM. If you have not already applied, please click here https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/ to begin the process. This process can take up to 4-6 weeks. More information to follow for costume guidelines.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
9/27 Mustache Day
9/29 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
10/1 Family Spirit Night at Marble Slab – (see below)
10/1 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-shirt
Planning Ahead:
10/5 PTO Meeting – 8:00 a.m.
10/6 Coffee with A Cop – (see below)
10/18 Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday
Important Information
Family Spirit Night – Did someone say Ice Cream? Yes, we did! Come out and support KES on Friday, October 1, at Marble Slab from 6:00-9:00 p.m. 20% of all purchases will be donated to Ketterlinus! Click here for more information.
Coffee with A Cop – Building relationships one cup at a time. What a great opportunity for you and your student to meet and have conversations with our St. Augustine Police Officers! Wednesday, October 6, beginning at 7:45 a.m. Click here for more information.
Music – Choir & Recorder after-school enrichment begins the first week of October! Choir will be on Mondays and Recorder on Tuesdays. Space is limited. Click here for more information. Click here for registration form.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
9/21 SAC Meeting – 7:50 a.m.
9/22 Dads Take Your Child to School Day
9/22 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
9/24 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-shirt
Important Information
Music News – Join us in welcoming Mrs. Angelia Delesdernier (better known as Mrs. D.) to the KES Family! She is excited to let you know about two after-school enrichments that will be coming soon. Choir on Mondays and Recorder on Tuesdays, times TBA. Please be on the lookout for registration forms to be sent home soon with more information.
Art We Awesome is an after-school club for K – 5th grade. It will be on Mondays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. beginning 9/27 – 11/8. Click here for registration form and more information.
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-clinic
After-School Enrichment Programs –
Engineering for Kids – Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. started 9/14/21 – 5/24/22. For more information email [email protected] .
Soccer Shots – Fridays at 3:00 p.m. started 9/3/21 – 5/13/22. For more information call (904) 494-6446 https://www.soccershots.com/northflorida
The Gift of Dance – Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. started 9/15/21 – 1/19/22. For more information contact Cristina Duncan at [email protected]
Good News Club – Wednesdays at 1:55-3:30 p.m. started 9/15/21 – 12/15/21. You can register online at GNCFL.COM or pick up registration form in school office. For more information contact Cindy at [email protected].
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
9/13 – 9/14 Book Fair
9/14 Interims Issued – see below
9/15 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
9/17 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-shirt
Important Information
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-clinic
District will be sending Quarantine Notifications – Notifications are scheduled each evening at 5:30 p.m. for every school. We are now able to include in our message, the student’s name, the date of return, and the date of when the student can test to return earlier. If you have any questions on quarantining, please call the Quarantine Center at 904-819-1101. The hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Housekeeping-
- Check-out Policy – Gentle reminder that we do not permit early checkout within 30 minutes of dismissal due to school-wide prep.
- Dismissal Changes – Parents/guardians, to ensure safe dismissal and avoid classroom interruptions please be sure to note dismissal changes in your student’s planner. In the event of an emergency dismissal change, you may call the office by 2:15 to provide our staff with the pertinent information.
- Tardiness – School opens at 7:55 a.m. Students are tardy if not in their classroom by 8:25 a.m. If student arrives after 8:25 a.m. their parent/guardian must walk inside the front office to sign them in.
Interims will be issued on September 14. For grades 1 & 2, a paper copy will be sent home, grades 3,4 & 5 will be available on HAC after 5:00 p.m. Kindergarten does not receive Interims. Please make sure your HAC account is set up. If you have any questions, please contact Shelby Kashiwamura at [email protected]
Good News Club is an after-school program that meets on Wednesday afternoons, beginning September 15th from 1:55-3:30 p.m. It is for students in grades K – 5th. We have exciting Bible lessons, energetic songs, interactive small groups, games, and snacks. You can register online at GNCFL.COM or pick up registration form in school office.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
9/6 Labor Day – No School
9/7 PTO Meeting – 8:00 a.m.
9/8 Early Release
9/8-9/14 Book Fair – Volunteers needed (see below)
9/9 Picture Day
9/10 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-shirt
Important Information
Interims will be issued on September 14th. Please make sure your HAC account is set up. If you have any questions, please contact Shelby Kashiwamura at [email protected]
Open House – This year all grades will have a Virtual Open House. Teachers will be sending out zoom links.
- Kindergarten – 9/7 6:00 p.m.
- 4th – 9/7 5:00 p.m.
- 5th – 9/7 5:30 p.m.
- 1st / Sabini – 9/8 6:00 p.m.
- Tavares 9/9 5:00 p.m.
- 2nd /Rizzuto – 9/9 5:30 p.m.
- 3rd – 9/9 6:00 p.m.
Picture Day is this Thursday, September 9. Order forms have been sent home with your student. To order and prepay online go to www.leonards.com/photoprepay. Use access code C540535 when ordering online.
Book Fair 9/8-9/14: Students will have access to the Book Fair during their class’s scheduled time. See attached schedule. All students may access the fair online as well. Volunteers are still needed for the Book Fair. Click here to sign up through Sign-Up Genius. All volunteers must be approved through School Access. If you have not yet been approved, click here to begin the process for future opportunities as this process can take 4-6 weeks to be completed.
Good News Club is an after-school program that meets on Wednesday afternoons beginning from 1:55-3:30 pm. It is for students in grades K – 5th. We have exciting Bible lessons, energetic songs, interactive small groups, games, and snacks. You can register online at GNCFL.COM or pick up registration form in school office.
Good News Club is starting Wednesday, September 15 from 1:55-3:30 pm. It is for students in grades K – 5th. We will have exciting Bible lessons, energetic songs, interactive small groups, games, and snacks. Come join us! You can register online at GNCFL.COM or pick up registration form in school office.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
8/30 i-Ready Testing Starts
9/1 Early Release Wednesday – Pick Up at 1:45 p.m.
9/3 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-shirt
Planning Ahead:
9/6 Labor Day – No School
9/7 PTO Meeting 8:00 a.m.
9/8-9/14 Book Fair
9/9 Picture Day
Important Information
Cafeteria News: Breakfast and lunch will be free to all students as part of Cares Act/Federal waiver for the 21/22 school year. No application or other documentation is required for eligibility. Treats such as ice cream are an additional charge. Click here for September’s menu https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/KetterlinusElementary
Moment of Silence: State law now requires a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. In this moment of silence, students may not interfere with other students’ participation and teachers may not make suggestions as to the nature of any student’s reflection. Parents are encouraged to talk with their child about suggestions as to what you would like your child to reflect upon.
Masks for students are not mandated but are highly encouraged. All visitors and staff are required to wear masks for the next 30 days ending September 23. In addition, desk shields are available upon request.
Book Fair 9/8-9/14: Students will have access to the Book Fair during their class’s scheduled time. All students may access the fair online as well. Volunteers are needed for the Book Fair. Click here to sign up through SignUp Genius . All volunteers must be approved through School Access. If you have not yet been approved, click here to begin the process for future opportunities as this process can take 4-6 weeks to be completed.
Picture Day is September 9. Order forms will be sent home with your student. To order and prepay online go to www.leonards.com/photoprepay. Use access code C540535 when ordering online.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
We are so excited to have your student back with us! The first week of school was a huge success. That’s because KES students are incredible!
8/25 Early Release Wednesday – Pick Up at 1:45 p.m.
8/27 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES T-Shirt
Planning Ahead:
9/6 Labor Day – No School
9/7 PTO Meeting 8:00 a.m.
9/8-9/14 Book Fair – Volunteers Needed (see below)
9/9 Picture Day
Important Information
Book Fair is coming! 9/8-9/14 Students will have access to the Book Fair during their class’s scheduled time. All students may access the fair online as well.
Volunteers are needed for the Book Fair. Click here to sign up through SignUp Genius. All volunteers must be approved through School Access. If you have not yet been approved, click here to begin the process for future opportunities as this process can take 4-6 weeks to be completed.
Picture Day is September 9. Order forms will be sent home with your student. To order and prepay online go to www.leonards.com/photoprepay. Use access code C540535 when ordering online.
A word from Sheriff Hardwick about how the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is supporting our schools. Click here to read.
Parents, please use a permanent marker to label your students back packs, lunch bags, water bottles, folders, sweaters, etc. this will be a huge help to your student and the KES Staff.
Covid-19 Quarantine Information We know you may have many questions about Covid-19 and quarantine policies. Please click here for FAQ. You may also call our Clinic and speak with Nurse Lindsay at 904-547-8552. Thank you for doing your part in helping to keep our students safe by reviewing and assessing your child daily for symptoms. Click here Symptom Criteria Checklist.
Our KES PTO will be selling new KES logo t-shirts for $15.00 or the old logo at $10.00. Students and staff wear KES shirts every Friday and on field trips.
Also, all students will be encouraged to have water bottles to refill with water. PTO is selling insulated KES logo water bottles for $10.00. As part of our COVID protocols, we will not be using water fountains but our refilling stations.
PTO will be set up in our school to sell items tonight at School a Palooza and “Meet & Greet The Teacher” on August 13th from 12:30pm to 3pm.
Ketterlinus Elementary School has been chosen by Winn-Dixie located at 3905 A1A SOUTH ST AUGUSTINE , FL 32080 (St. Augustine Beach location) to be part of our new school partnership program!
Through Tuesday, August 10customers will be invited to round up their purchase or donate at the register to benefit your school. Please encourage friends and family to shop at this store to support our school.
KES Families & Friends –
Our Cove Program for before/afterschool childcare will be limiting enrollment due to staffing. If you require childcare before or afterschool, please contact Janet Bryant at [email protected] regarding registration and payment. Check the website for registration & payment information at The COVE Before/Afterschool Program
Enrollment is guaranteed only when registration and payment has been received and verified by Janet Bryant. Ms. Janet will be available to accept registration and payment on August 6th during School a Palooza, from 5pm to 6:15pm, OR “Meet and Greet the Teacher” on August 13th. Other times/dates are available by appointment.
A waiting list will be generated once the program has reached capacity.
We will continue to evaluate the need and pursue staffing during the 1st nine weeks of school to hopefully accommodate families.
Kathy Tucker
Principal
Ketterlinus Elementary School
Hello KES Families and Friends,
School A Palooza Event is happening on August 6 between 5:00-6:15 PM. This is an optional event, but a great opportunity to meet classmates and families, and find out your child’s teacher/class placement. However, you must do the following:
*Print and complete (correctly) the On-line Scavenger Hunt.
*The child’s guardian must be present (bring ID) with this completed form on August 6th between 5 – 6:15pm. We cannot provide this information to another adult not listed on the student’s emergency form. Please do not send a neighbor or family friend to get the information, or call.
*After School A Palooza event, class placement information will not be available until automated class placement calls go out on August 11th after 4pm. We will not be able to accept any late forms as we begin the rush to prepare for school to open!
7.26.21/Kindergarten Parents Only!
Hello KES Kindergarten Parents!
Welcome! Our team has created a few videos to get your acquainted with kindergarten at Ketterlinus Elementary School.
The first video is a very broad overview of the Kindergarten at KES – KES Kindergarten Orientation.
The second video is about staggered start – click here. We found that some of our new families in our school district are not familiar with this district-wide process.
Finally, we are doing kindergarten screeners this week on Wednesday and Thursday. We are hoping, if construction projects allow, to take families on a brief tour after the screener.
If you have signed up for the screener, you still can by click here.
We are excited to have our youngest dolphins at KES!
Hello! See attached video with information. Welcome Back from Mrs. Tucker, Principal
As referenced in the video, we have included the health screener form. COVID-19 Health Screening Form_Student 7.12.21.docx
Some dates to remember:
August 6th (TENTATIVE) – School a Palooza from 5pm to 6:15pm *Please wait for final word on this event. It remains tentative based on work being done at school.
August 13th – “Meet and Greet the Teacher”
Last names starting w/ A – M, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Last names starting w/ N – Z from 2pm to 3pm.
August 16th – First day of School/Staggered Start for Kindergarten Students
August 20th – All Kindergarten Students are present
Hello KES Families!
KES PTO is looking for some volunteer and donations for a back to school cookout for staff. The cookout will be on August 9th, with volunteers needed from approximately 10:30 to 12:30pm. If you can assist with grilling and/or donations for the cookout, please sign up here: KES Staff Cookout Sign-up
We are also looking for donations for Back to School Survival goody bags. If you can donate to that, please sign up here: Back to School Survival Bag Donations
Thank you for your support! We want to start off the school year with excitement and appreciation for the KES staff.
Ketterlinus PTO