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KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed the time off!
11/30 Early Release 1:45 p.m.
12/1 Virtual Freckle Parent Night – 6:30 p.m. details below
12/2 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Important Information
Amazon Shopping – As you shop this holiday season, 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.
Freckle Math & ELA – Do you have questions, or would you like to learn more about Freckle Math and Freckle ELA? Then join us for a virtual Freckle Parent Night on December 1, at 6:30 p.m. Click here for the zoom link.
KES Turkey Tot – You have a couple more days of the Freckle Math Competition! The goal is to have the most minutes of Math practice from November 3-30th. The top 3 students from each grade will win a Chick-Fil-A lunch with Mrs. Tucker! See attached for more details. Click here for directions to log into Freckle Math. Turkey Trot Freckle Math 22-23
AR Challenge – So many of our Dolphins are stepping up to the challenge! Join in on the fun! The goal is to have 75% of our students reach their Accelerated Reader (AR) Goal for the 2nd quarter. Deadline is December 21. Not sure what the AR program is? Click here to learn more. AR video
Tissue Box Challenge – Deadline for entries is Tuesday, November 29.
KES Early Act Club will be collecting Pop Tabs all year for the Ronald McDonald House. So save your metal tops and drop them into the container located in the front office.
Check-out Policy – If you need to check your student out early, please know that we do not permit early checkout after 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and after 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday. We are preparing to dismiss our students, and teachers are finishing academic instruction for the day. Thank you for understanding!
Cafeteria News – See attached to view December’s menu, make sure to click on December. https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/KetterlinusElementary
Yearbook – It is not too early to pre-order a copy of the 2022-2023 Ketterlinus Yearbook. Early Bird Special is $25.00. There are several ways to order your copy:
Leonard’s Website – Click here. yearbook link 2022 Use code 708488 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order.
Order Form – Click here. YEARBOOK FORM 22-23 To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office.
Breakfast Club – Students in grades 3-5 who have read the SSYRA books and taken the AR test are invited to join the Breakfast Club. This club will meet on the third Tuesday of the month beginning December 20, at 7:45 a.m., to discuss one of the SSYRA books and eat breakfast together. See attached for more details. BreakfastClubFlyer
PTO News- Just a reminder that the Dolphin Mail project is running through November 30. If you haven’t “mailed” your postcards yet, there is still time! Also, check out the attached PTO Snapshot for the latest on what PTO has been up to! KES PTO SNAPSHOT NOVEMBER 2022
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
Happy Thanksgiving to all our KES families!
11/23-11/25 Thanksgiving Break
Important Information
Amazon Shopping – As you shop this holiday season, 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.
AR Challenge – Don’t forget to join the challenge! The goal is to have 75% of our students reach their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal for the 2nd quarter. Deadline is December 21. Not sure what the AR program is? Click here to learn more. Directions for logging into Clever for AR or Freckle
Early Act Food Drive has been extended through Monday, November 21. Donations will be given to Epic Cure. See attached for the grade level donations. FOOD DRIVE 2022
Yearbook – It is not too early to pre-order a copy of the 2022-2023 Ketterlinus Yearbook. Early Bird Special is $25.00. There are several ways to order your copy:
Leonard’s Website – Click here. yearbook link 2022 Use code 708488 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order.
Order Form – Click here. YEARBOOK FORM 22-23 To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office.
Freckle Math & ELA – Do you have questions, or would you like to learn more about Freckle Math and Freckle ELA? Then join us for a virtual Freckle Parent Night on December 1, at 6:30 p.m. Click here for the zoom link.
Media Center – Don’t forget about the Tissue Box Challenge! Deadline to enter is November 29. See attached for more details. In addition, don’t forget to check out the Literati’s Book Club! This awesome program will send you 5 books each month. You only pay for the books you want to keep and send back the ones you don’t, and our KES Library will receive 10% of every purchase. Students can sign up any time throughout the year. If interested, go to literati.com/schools. 
KES Turkey Tot – Keep up the excellent work with the Freckle Math Competition! The goal is to have the most minutes of Math practice from November 3-30. The top 3 students from each grade will win a Chick-Fila-A lunch with Mrs. Tucker! Click here for more details. Click here for directions to log into Freckle Math. Turkey Trot Freckle Math 22-23
Breakfast Club – Students in grades 3-5 who have read the SSYRA books and taken the AR test are invited to join the Breakfast Club. This club will meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:45 a.m. to discuss one of the SSYRA books and eat breakfast together. See attached for more details. BreakfastClubFlyer
Lost & Found – Click here to view the Lost & Found video. Please have your student check the Lost & Found to see if any of the items belong to them. Also, please label ALL your student’s belongings so that when they are lost, we can easily return them to your student. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity if not picked up before Thanksgiving break.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
We hope you weathered the storm well and we look forward to seeing our Dolphins back on Monday!
11/15 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
11/15 Virtual Freckle Parent Night – 6:30 p.m. details below
11/16 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
11/17 Fall Festival – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
11/17 Interims Issued
11/18 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
11/23-11/25 Thanksgiving Break
Important Information
Freckle Math & ELA – Do you have questions, or would you like to learn more about Freckle Math and Freckle ELA? Then join us for a virtual Freckle Parent Night this Tuesday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. Click here for the zoom link. https://renaissance.zoom.us/j/94072503562?pwd=T2FUdU5UcHpPQW9rZ0VlMm5RVFlLUT09&from=addon#success
Can’t attend this one? No problem: there will be another virtual Freckle Night on December 1, at 6:30 p.m. A new link will be sent out at a later date.
Early Act Food Drive begins Monday, November 14 and runs through November 18. Donations will be given to Epic Cure. See attached for the grade level donations. Donations can be dropped off at any time during school hours as well as at the Fall Festival. FOOD DRIVE 2022
Car Tags – It is important that parents have their car tags displayed when parking in the Ketterlinus parking lot. With the increase in tourists, parking will become an issue. To prevent your car from being towed, please have your car tag displayed. Need another car tag? You may purchase one from the front office for $2.00 (cash only).
PTO News – KES Families, we are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Fall Festival on Thursday, November 17 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm! See the attached minutes from our meeting on November 1. The next meeting is December 6 at 7:55 a.m. in the Media Center. We hope to see you there! KES PTO Minutes 11.1.22
Breakfast Club – Students in grades 3-5 that have read the SSYRA books and taken the AR test are invited to join the Breakfast Club. This club will meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:45 a.m. to discuss one of the SSYRA books and eat breakfast together. See attached for more details. BreakfastClubFlyer
Media Center – Did you hear about the Tissue Box Challenge? Do you love to read? Do you love a challenge? Then this is for you! Deadline to enter is November 29. Click here for more details.
Interims will be issued this Thursday, November 17. Grades 1 and 2 will receive a paper copy. Grades 3, 4 and 5 will be available on HAC at the end of the day. Please contact Shelby Kashiwamura at [email protected] with any HAC questions.
KES Turkey Tot – Gobble, Gobble Dolphins! It is time for the First Annual Freckle Math Competition. The goal is to have the most minutes of Math practice from November 3-30th. The top 3 students from each grade will win a Chick-Fil-A lunch with Mrs. Tucker! Click here for more details. Click here for directions to log into Freckle Math. Turkey Trot Freckle Math 22-23
Yearbook – It is not too early to pre-order a copy of the 2022-2023 Ketterlinus Yearbook. Early Bird Special is $25.00. There are several ways to order your copy:
Leonard’s Website – Click here. Use code 708488 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order. yearbook link 2022
Order Form – Click here. To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office. YEARBOOK FORM 22-23
School Access – Our students’ safety is our number one priority at KES. Therefore, anyone who enters past the front office MUST scan their Driver’s License and have an approved School Access Form. The application process can take up to 4-6 weeks. To apply, go to https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/ School Access lasts for 3 years, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact Volunteer Services at 904-547-3952 or Donna Ott to renew the form. Please do not reapply, as this creates duplicate forms. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected].
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
11/8 Spirit Night at Huey Magoo’s – 5-8 p.m.
11/9 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
11/11 Veterans Day – Holiday
Planning Ahead:
11/15 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
11/17 Interims Issued
11/23-11/25 Thanksgiving Break
Important Information
Volunteer Opportunity – We need 1 more volunteer to help Nurse Lindsay in assisting with the hearing, height, and weight for health screening on November 15, 8:20-10:45am. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DAFA722A3FA7-health
PTO News –
- KES Families, join us for an evening of music, fun, and games! The KES Fall Festival is November 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on the playground/bus loop. Admission is free! If you would like to bring a donation for Ayla’s Acres animal rescue, we will be collecting items at the event. See the attached flyer for details. Fall Fest Flyer
- Don’t forget Spirit Night at Huey Magoo’s, this Tuesday, November 8, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
- The KES PTO needs your help! November is National Gratitude Month which is the perfect opportunity to reflect and express our thanks to the people making a difference around us. We are also thankful for our teachers and staff, and we want to make sure they know it! Fill in and decorate your dolphin postcards that went home last week and drop them in our Dolphin Mailbox located near the front office. Postcards will be collected and delivered to staff members weekly during the month of November!
Literati Kids Book Club – Readers are Leaders at KES, and here is another way to foster a love for reading in your student! Literati’s Book Club will send you 5 books each month. You only pay for the books you want to keep and send back the ones you don’t. In addition, KES Library will receive 10% of every purchase. Students can sign up any time throughout the year. If interested, go to literati.com/schools. 
Media Center – Did you hear about the Tissue Box Challenge? Do you love to read? Do you love a challenge? Then this, is for you! See attached flyer for more details. One entry per student. Forms can be picked up in the Media Center. 
KES Turkey Tot – Gobble, Gobble Dolphins! It’s time for the First Annual Freckle Math Competition. The goal is to have the most minutes of Math practice from November 3-30th. The top 3 students from each grade will win a Chick-Fila-A lunch with Mrs. Tucker! Click here for more details. Click here for directions to log into Freckle Math.
Directions for logging into Clever for AR or Freckle
Turkey Trot Freckle Math 22-23
Freckle Math & ELA – Do you have questions about Freckle Math and Freckle ELA? Or would you like to learn more about it? Then join us for a virtual Freckle Parent Night on November 15, at 6:30 p.m. Click here for the zoom link Join Zoom Meeting
AR Challenge – Don’t forget to join the challenge! The goal is to have 75% of our students reach their Accelerated Reader (AR) Goal for the 2nd quarter. Deadline is December 21. Not sure what the AR program is? Click here to learn more. https://vimeo.com/765822397
A/B Honor Card program is now digital! If your child is on the A/B honor roll, you can receive discounts at some fun and exciting places in St. Johns County. Instead of paper honor cards, you will now show business participants your phone and receive these discounts. Below are the steps to using the new system. If you have any questions, please call 904-547-3945 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.
- On your smart phone go to https://myhonorcard.com. The following screen will appear. Place your child’s student ID number and date of birth in the boxes.
- When your child’s name appears, you will show your phone to the participating business representative, to receive your discount.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
10/31 Costume Parade – 9:00 a.m. (Please see details below)
11/1 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
11/2 Wear Your Words & Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
11/4 Picture Retakes
11/4 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
11/8 Spirit Night at Huey Magoo’s 5-8 p.m.
11/11 Veterans Day – Holiday
Important Information
Square One Art – Don’t forget to order your student’s artwork TODAY! The deadline is tomorrow, Monday, October 31. To view and order your child’s artwork click here: Art Search. Enter state, school name, and your student’s name.
Character Parade/Community Service Project – Tomorrow is the day! Monday, October 31, at 9:00 a.m. To ensure that your student can participate, please see attached flyer for costume guidelines and more details. costume parade guidelines For the community service project, please choose one of the following to donate: peanut butter, jelly, (plastic jars only), cereal boxes, or macaroni & cheese. Please bring donations ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE and drop into donation boxes located in the front office or at the bus loop gate. Donations will be given to St. Francis House’s pantry.
Are you wanting to attend the Character Parade? We would love for you to come and watch! Please note that all visitors MUST have an approved School Access form on file. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected]. Please park in the school parking lot or in the Downtown Parking Garage – free of charge for this event only. Please communicate with the attendant that you are here for a Ketterlinus event. On the morning of the parade, please go directly to the bus loop gate to sign in.
Media Center News – Tissue Box Challenge is here! Do you love reading? Do you like to be challenged? Then this challenge is for you! One entry per student. Click here for more details. Students can pick up detailed forms in the Media Center. This challenge will run November 1-30. 
KES – We are pleased to share that students will have access from home to take Accelerated Reader quizzes. Please encourage your child to read nightly and to take quizzes independently at home or school. More details on other home access programs, such as Freckle, are coming soon!
Volunteer Opportunity – November 15, 8:20-10:45am. We are looking for a couple of volunteers to help Nurse Lindsay in assisting with the hearing, height, and weight for health screening. If you are interested in helping with this, please click here to sign up. Gentle reminder – to volunteer you MUST have an approved School Access Form on file. If you would like to begin the process, please click here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DAFA722A3FA7-health
PTO News – Just a friendly reminder that the PTO will be meeting Tuesday, November 1, at 7:55 a.m. in the Media Center. We will have coffee and treats! Don’t forget KES Hoodies & T-shirts are for sale! To order, go to the Ketterlinus website and look under Quick Links for the KES T-shirt order form. Also, check out the attached PTO snapshot for the latest on what PTO has been up to! KES PTO SNAPSHOT OCTOBER 2022
Fall Back Time Change is November 6, don’t forget to set your clocks back.
Picture Retakes will be this Friday, November 4. Retake forms were sent home.
Holiday & Tourist season is upon us. Please ensure your CAR TAG is displayed when doing school business. Cars may be towed.
Cafeteria News – Click here for November’s menu. November elementary menu
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
10/25 Report Cards Issued
10/26 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
10/28 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
10/31 Character Parade – 9:00 a.m. (see details below)
11/1 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
11/4 Picture Retakes
11/8 Spirit Night at Huey Magoo’s – 5-8 p.m.
11/11 Veterans Day – Holiday
Important Information
Poke a Pumpkin – We are continuing to celebrate reading in the library! Encourage your student to join the fun! Deadline to submit reviews is October 28. Click here for more details. 
AR Challenge – Join the challenge! Let’s have 75% of our students reach their Accelerated Reader Goal for the 2nd quarter. Deadline is December 21. You can do it! Encourage your child to read every night! And don’t forget, AR test can be taken at home.
Character Parade/Community Service Project – On Monday, October 31, at 9:00 a.m., the students will parade through our bus loop dressed in their favorite character costume. To ensure that your student can participate, please see attached flyer for costume guidelines and more details. For the community service project, please choose one of the following to donate: peanut butter, jelly, (plastic jars only), cereal boxes, or macaroni & cheese. Please bring donations ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE and drop into donation boxes located in the front office or at the bus loop gate. Donations will be given to St. Francis House’s pantry. costume parade guidelines
Are you wanting to attend the Character Parade? We would love for you to come and watch! Please note that all visitors MUST have an approved School Access form on file. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected]. Please park in the school parking lot or in the Downtown Parking Garage free of charge for this event only. Please communicate with the attendant that you are here for the Ketterlinus event. On the morning of the parade, please go directly to the bus loop gate to sign in. school access link
Picture Retakes will be on Friday, November 4. Retake forms will be sent home.
Yearbook – It is not too early to pre-order a copy of the 2022-2023 Ketterlinus Yearbook. Early Bird Special is $25.00. There are several ways to order your copy:
Leonard’s Website – Click here. yearbook link 2022 Use code 708488 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order.
Order Form – Click here. YEARBOOK FORM 22-23 To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office.
School Access – Our students’ safety is our number one priority at KES. Therefore, anyone who enters past the front office MUST scan their Driver’s License and have an approved School Access Form. The application process can take up to 4-6 weeks. To apply, go to https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/ School Access lasts for 3 years, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact Volunteer Services or Donna Ott to renew the form. Please do not reapply, as this creates duplicate forms. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at don[email protected].
Check-out Policy – If you need to check your student out early, please know that we do not permit early checkout after 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and after 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday. We are preparing to dismiss our students, and teachers are finishing academic instruction for the day. Thank you for understanding!
PTO News: Mark your calendars….We will be having a Fall Festival for the students and families of KES on Thursday, November 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the playground / bus loop. It will be an evening of games, prizes, music, and fun. Stay tuned for details!
KES Hoodies & T-shirts are for sale! To order go to the Ketterlinus website and look under Quick Links for the KES T-shirt order form.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
This week we are celebrating Red Ribbon/Character Counts!/Drug Awareness and Bully Prevention.
10/17 Teacher Planning Day – No School for Students
10/18 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
10/18 Red Ribbon Day – Wear RED
10/19 Early Release – 1:45 p.m. & Unity Day – Wear ORANGE
10/20 Include Someone Day – Wear TIE DYE
10/21 Pledge Day – Wear KES T-shirt
Planning Ahead:
10/25 Report Cards Issued
10/31 Character Parade – 9:00 a.m. – see details below
Important Information
Poke a Pumpkin – We are celebrating reading in the library! Encourage your student to join the fun! Click here for more details. 
Early Act Service Project – Would you like to help with hurricane relief efforts? Hurricane Ian left so much devastation in South Florida. Donations will be collected through Friday, October 21. Click here to learn how you can be a part of the relief efforts. 
Character Parade/Community Service Project – On Monday, October 31, at 9:00 a.m., the students will parade through our bus loop dressed in their favorite character costume. To ensure that your student can participate, please see attached flyer for costume guidelines and more details. For the community service project, please choose one of the following to donate: peanut butter, jelly, (plastic jars only), cereal boxes, or macaroni & cheese. Please bring donations ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE and drop into donation boxes located in the front office or at the bus loop gate. Donations will be given to St. Francis House’s pantry. costume parade guidelines
Are you wanting to attend the Character Parade? We would love for you to come and watch! On the morning of the parade, please go directly to the bus loop gate to sign in. Please note that all visitors MUST have an approved School Access form on file. If you have not already applied, please click here to begin the process. school access link If you have any questions regarding this, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected]
KES PTO has a lot of exciting projects in the works! We have had a great turnout so far and appreciate all the volunteers that have stepped in to help! Our most recent meeting was on October 4 (click here for minute details). KES PTO Meeting Minutes 10.4.22The next meeting is November 1 at 7:55 a.m. in the Media Center. We hope to see you there!
Lost & Found – Please have your student check the Lost & Found to see if any of the items belong to them. Also, please label ALL your student’s belongings so that when they are lost, we can easily return them to your student. Unclaimed items will eventually be donated to a local charity.
Cafeteria News – Click here for October’s menu.October elementary menu Please bear with us, as we are experiencing delays and shortages due to the impact of Hurricane Ian.
Upcoming Community Event – Black Creek Eco Fest at Camp Chowenwaw in Green Cove Springs will be on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 10 am. to 3 pm. This event is free and will have animal presentations, hands-on experiences, and family activities. Click here for more details. Black Creek Eco Fest Flyer
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
10/10-10/21 Intake Conferences
10/11 Moe’s Spirit Night
10/12 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
10/14 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
10/17 Teacher Planning Day – No School for Students
10/18 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
10/25 Report Cards Issued
10/31 Character Parade – 9:00 a.m.
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 THIS Friday, October 14. Gentle reminder that AR tests can be taken at home.
Gentle Reminder – Drop off begins at 7:55 a.m. Please do not leave your student unsupervised on school property. Thank you for your help in this matter!
Moe’s Spirit Night – This Tuesday! Join us for a KES Spirit Night at Moe’s on October 11, from 4-9 p.m. You can order directly from the regular menu or order-ahead meal kit. If you wish to order a meal kit, please use this link to pre-order: https://form.jotform.com/222546114474150. Orders must be in by 9:00 p.m. Monday, October 10, for pick up on Tuesday, October 11. Be sure to mention you are dining for KES and they will donate 20% of sales to our school! Click here Moe’s Spirit Night
Poke a Pumpkin – We are celebrating reading in the library! Encourage your student to join the fun! Click here for more details. 
PTO News – Click here for the PTO monthly snapshot KES PTO SNAPSHOT SEPTEMBER 2022
Dolphin Drama Club – Due to a scheduling conflict, Drama Club will be moved to Fridays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Drama Club will start October 14 and continue for 19 weeks. The cost is $75.00 and is open to all students in grades 3-5. Space is limited to the first 15 students to register. Registration forms can be picked up at the front office.
I AM! Girls Club is carefully designed for young girls and inspired by young girls. It is open to all girls in grades 3-5. I AM! Club will meet every Thursday from 3:10-4:10 p.m. beginning Thursday, October 13, and ending April 26. The cost is $75. Click here for more details/registration form. I AM flyer
October Lunch Menu– Click here October elementary menu
Character Parade/Community Service Project – One of KES favorite traditions!! On Monday, October 31, at 9:00 a.m., the students will parade through our bus loop dressed in their favorite character costume. Parents are welcome to come and watch but must have an approved School Access form on file. If you have not already applied, please click here to begin the process. school access link For the community service project, please choose one of the following to donate: peanut butter (plastic jars only), jelly, cereal boxes, or macaroni & cheese. Please bring donations ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE. Donations will be given to St. Francis House’s pantry.
Yearbook – It is not too early to pre-order a copy of the 2022-2023 Ketterlinus Yearbook. Early Bird Special is $25.00. There are several ways to order your copy:
Leonard’s Website – Click here. yearbook link 2022Use code 708488 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order.
Order Form – Click here. YEARBOOK FORM 22-23 To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
We hope you all weathered the storm well and are safe!
10/4 PTO Meeting 7:55 a.m.
10/5 Coffee with A Cop
10/5 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
10/5 Wear Your Words
10/7 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
10/10-10/21 Intake Conferences
10/11 Moe’s Spirit Night 4:00-9:00 p.m.
10/17 Teacher Planning Day – No School for Students
10/17 SAC Meeting 7:45 a.m.
10/31 Character Parade 9:00 a.m.
Important Information
Moe’s Spirit Night – Join us for a KES Spirit Night at Moe’s on October 11, from 4-9 p.m. You can order directly from the regular menu or order-ahead meal kit. If you wish to order a meal kit, please use this link to pre-order: https://form.jotform.com/222546114474150. Orders must be in by 9:00 p.m. Monday, October 10, for pick up on Tuesday, October 11. Be sure to mention you are dining for KES and they will donate 20% of sales to our school! Click here Moe’s Spirit Night
Coffee with A Cop – Parents and students are invited to come and enjoy a cup of coffee, donuts, and great conversation with our St. Augustine Police Officers. It will be on the front porch of KES on Wednesday, October 5, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Click here for more information. Coffee with a Cop 2022
October Lunch Menu– Click here October elementary menu
Character Parade/Community Service Project – One of KES favorite traditions!! On Monday, October 31, at 9:00 a.m., the students will parade through our bus loop dressed in their favorite character costume. Parents are welcome to come and watch but must have an approved School Access form on file. If you have not already applied, please click here to begin the process. For the community service project, please choose one of the following to donate: peanut butter (plastic jars only), jelly, cereal boxes, or macaroni & cheese. Please bring donations ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE. Donations will be given to St. Francis House’s pantry.
District Accreditation Survey – The district is undergoing the accreditation process. The company Cognia is conducting a review of our school district this year. Cognia has created surveys specifically for families in our school district. Please click the link below to complete the Cognia’s Family Survey and to assist the district in our continuous improvement process.
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/197512/p2065
Dolphin Drama Club – PLEASE NOTE CHANGE – will be meeting on Tuesdays. Express yourself at Drama Club which is open to all students in grades 3-5. Drama will meet every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, October 11, and continuing for 19 weeks. The cost is $75. Space is limited to the first 15 students to register. Click here for registration form. UpdatedDramaFlyer_Tuesdays
I AM! Girls Club is carefully designed for young girls and inspired by young girls. It is open to all girls in grades 3-5. I AM! Club will meet every Thursday from 3:10-4:10 p.m. beginning Thursday, October 13, and ending April 26. The cost is $75. Click here for more details/registration form. I AM flyer
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
9/28 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
9/30 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
10/5 Coffee with A Cop – 7:30 a.m.
10/10-10/21 Intake Conferences
10/4 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
10/11 Moe’s Spirit Night – 4-9 p.m.
10/17 Teacher Planning Day – No School for Students
10/31 Character Parade – 9:00 a.m.
Important Information
District Accreditation Survey – The district is undergoing the accreditation process. The company Cognia is conducting a review of our school district this year. Cognia has created surveys specifically for families in our school district. Please click the link below to complete the Cognia’s Family Survey and to assist the district in our continuous improvement process. https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/197512/p2065
Coffee with A Cop – Save the date!! Wednesday, October 5, 7:30-8:30 a.m. What a terrific opportunity for you and your student to meet and have conversations with our St. Augustine Police Officers! Click here for more information. Coffee with a Cop 2022
PTO News – The KES PTO is off to a great start! We had our first meeting of the new school year on September 13. See the attached minutes for details. The next meeting is October 4, at 7:55 a.m. in the Media Center. We hope to see you there! KES PTO Meeting Minutes_09.13.22
Dolphin Drama Club – Express yourself at Drama Club! Open to all students in grades 3-5. Drama will meet every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, October 12, and continuing for 19 weeks. The cost is $75. Space is limited to the first 15 students to register. Click here for registration form. KES Drama Flyer 22.23
I AM! Girls Club is carefully designed for young girls and inspired by young girls. It is open to all girls in grades 3-5. I AM! Club will meet every Thursday from 3:10-4:10 p.m. beginning Thursday, October 13, and ending April 26. The cost is $75. Click here for more details/registration form. I AM flyer
Character Parade/Community Service Project – One of KES favorite traditions!! On Monday, October 31, at 9:00 a.m. the students will parade through our bus loop dressed in their favorite character costume. Parents are welcome to come and watch but must have an approved School Access form on file. If you have not already applied, please click here to begin the process. school access link For the community service project, please choose one of the following to donate: peanut butter (plastic jars only), jelly, cereal boxes, or macaroni & cheese. Please bring donations ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE. Donations will be given to St. Francis House’s pantry.
Yearbook – It is not too early to pre-order a copy of the 2022-2023 Ketterlinus Yearbook. Early Bird Special is $25.00. There are several ways to order your copy:
Leonard’s Website – Click here. Use code 708488 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order. yearbook link 2022
Order Form – Click here. To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office. YEARBOOK FORM 22-23
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
9/20 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
9/21 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
9/23 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
10/5 Coffee with A Cop – 7:30 a.m. (details to come)
10/11 Save the Date – Moe’s Spirit Night
Important Information
Our KES Clinic is still in need of gently used clothing items to have available for students in time of need. If you are able, please consider donating. Click here to sign up for individual items. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DAFA722A3FA7-clinic
Free and Reduced Meal – Qualifications from last year will expire this Wednesday, September 21! Applications must be resubmitted annually to benefit both the student families and the school. Please note that if you do not complete the form, your account will revert to full priced meals. Click here to complete the form https://mealapps.stjohns.k12.fl.us/lfserver/MEALAPPS
Intake Conferences will be October 10-21.
Yearbook – It is not too early to pre-order a copy of the 2022-2023 Ketterlinus Yearbook. Early Bird Special is $25.00. There are several ways to order your copy:
Leonard’s Website – Click here. Use code 708488 to find Ketterlinus, then follow the steps to complete your order.
Order Form – Click here. YEARBOOK FORM 22-23 To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office.
Early Release Wednesdays – Gentle reminder that every Wednesday is Early Release at 1:45 p.m.
Spirit Day is every Friday! Don’t forget to wear your KES apparel or KES blue.
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. KES SAC meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 7:45 a.m. 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]
School Access – Our students’ safety is our number one priority at KES. Therefore, anyone who enters past the front office MUST have an approved/updated School Access form, as well as scan their Driver’s License upon entering. If you would like to apply for School Access, click here https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/ . The application process can take up to 4-6 weeks. School Access lasts for 3 years, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact Volunteer Services or Donna Ott to renew the form. Please do not reapply, as this creates duplicate forms. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected].
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
9/12 – 9/16 Fall Book Fair
9/12 Grandparents Milk & Cookie Bar – details below
9/13 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
9/13 Interims Issued
9/14 Early Release 1:45 p.m.
9/16 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
9/20 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
Important Information
Interims will be issued on September 13. Grades 1 and 2 will receive a paper copy. Grades 3, 4 and 5 will be available on HAC at the end of the day. Please contact Shelby Kashiwamura at [email protected] with any HAC questions.
Free and Reduced Meal – Qualifications from last year will expire next Wednesday, September 21! Applications must be resubmitted annually to benefit both the student families and the school. Please note that if you do not complete the form, your account will revert to full price meals. Click here to complete the form https://mealapps.stjohns.k12.fl.us/lfserver/MEALAPPS
ART We Awesome – After-school Art Camp is open to all students K-5 at KES. We will meet on Tuesdays between 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. This session will be 6 weeks and the cost is $60. Click here for a registration form. ART CLUB reg. 2022-2023 sess 1 In addition, due to high demand for Art Club, families will only be allowed to register for one session this school year. If the session fills up and the family has submitted registration before it has closed, they will be “PRE-REGISTERED” for the next session. If you have any questions, please contact Curtis Lewis at [email protected] .
Fall Book Fair 9/12-9/16 – KES Book Fair starts this Monday! Students will have access to the Book Fair during their class’s scheduled time. See attached schedule. Students may also access the Book fair online. Click here. http://efairs.literati.com/
Grandparents Milk & Cookie Bar – Come join us to celebrate our grandparents! This Monday, 9/12, we invite Ketterlinus Dolphins to bring their grandparents to school for a milk and cookie bar! The event will take place in the media center from 3:30 – 5:30pm. While you are munching on treats and sipping some milk, feel free to shop our book fair which will be open just for you! To attend, you must have School Access and RSVP here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DAFA722A3FA7-grandparents. If you have any questions about School Access, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected] We cannot wait to honor our grandparents!
PTO News – Just a reminder that the PTO will be meeting this Tuesday, September 13, at 7:55 a.m. It is the first meeting of the year! We hope you will be able to attend!
KES is open – After a long 2 years, we are excited to get back to normal here at KES, which means we are fully open for special events, lunch visits, parent conferences & volunteering. Please note that School Access is required to do any activity that requires you entering the school. In addition, you will need to scan your Driver’s license at the kiosk located in the front office. If you would like to apply for School Access, click here https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/to begin the process. If you have any questions regarding your School Access file, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected] .
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
9/5 Labor Day – Student/Teacher Holiday
9/7 Wear Your Words & Early Release 1:45 p.m.
9/8 Picture Day
9/9 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
9/9 KES Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A – 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Planning Ahead:
9/12 – 9/16 Fall Book Fair
9/12 Grandparents Milk & Cookie Bar – details below
9/13 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
9/20 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
Important Information
Our KES Clinic needs gently used 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. clinic link 2022
PTO News – Ketterlinus needs YOU! Please come and partner with us! There are many ways you can be involved. Click here to see what is available and to sign up. Also, Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night is Sept. 9 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.!! Come out and support KES & enjoy the evening together. Click here for details. PTO ChickfilA – pdf
Picture Day is Thursday, September 8. Order forms were sent home with your student. To order and prepay online, click here . Please note, to order online you will need to create an account with your email. This is for security purposes. Access code is the C# located on students order form. If you need any help with online ordering, please call Leonard’s at 800-215-4852.
Good News Club – Beginning September 14, Good News Club will be meeting on Wednesday afternoons from 1:55 -3:30 p.m. This is an exciting club that is free to students. We have snacks, Bible lessons, crafts, interactive songs, small group time and games. If interested please register online at www.gncfl.com. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Lewis at 904-679-2502.
Free and Reduced Meal – Qualifications from last year will expire September 21! Applications must be resubmitted annually to benefit both the student families and the school. If you have not already applied, please click here to complete the form https://mealapps.stjohns.k12.fl.us/lfserver/MEALAPPS
Fall Book Fair 9/12-9/16 – We are so excited for our KES Book Fair!! Students will have access to the Book Fair during their class’s scheduled time. See attached schedule. Students may also access the Book fair online. Click here. We need 1 more Volunteer for the Book Fair. Click here to sign up. Book Fair schedule signup genius fall book 22-23 All volunteers must be approved through School Access. If you have any questions about School Access, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected]. Book Fair schedule
Grandparents Milk & Cookie Bar – Come join us to celebrate our grandparents! On Monday, 9/12, we invite Ketterlinus Dolphins to bring their grandparents to school for a milk and cookie bar! The event will take place in the media center from 3:30 – 5:30pm. While you are munching on treats and sipping some milk, feel free to shop our book fair which will be open just for you! To attend, you must have School Access. If you have any questions about School Access, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected] We can’t wait to honor our grandparents!
School Access – Our students’ safety is our number one priority at KES, therefore anyone who enters past the front office MUST scan their Driver’s License and have an approved School Access Form. The application process can take up to 4-6 weeks. To apply, go to https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/ School Access lasts for 3 years, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact Volunteer Services or Donna Ott to renew the form. Please do not reapply, as this creates duplicate forms. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected].
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
Another fantastic week at KES – Thank you to all our Dolphins for SWIMming so well!!
SWIM – SAFE/WORKING HARD/IMPROVING & INSPIRING/MAKING GOOD CHOICES
8/31 Early Release 1:45 p.m.
9/2 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead
9/5 Labor Day – No School
9/8 Picture Day
9/9 Spirit Night – Chick-fil-A – details coming soon
9/12 – 9/16 Fall Book Fair
9/12 Grandparents Milk & Cookie Bar – details below
Important Information
Fall Book Fair 9/12-9/16 – We are so excited for our KES Book Fair!! Students will have access to the Book Fair during their class’s scheduled time. See attached schedule. Students may also access the Book fair online. Click here. http://efairs.literati.com/
Volunteers are needed for the Book Fair. Click here to sign up. signup genius fall book 22-23 All volunteers must be approved through School Access. If you have any questions about School Access, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected].
Grandparents Milk & Cookie Bar – Come join us to celebrate our grandparents! On Monday, 9/12, we invite Ketterlinus Dolphins to bring their grandparents to school for a milk and cookie bar! The event will take place in the media center from 3:30 – 5:30pm. While you are munching on treats and sipping some milk, feel free to shop our book fair which will be open just for you! To attend, you must have School Access. If you have any questions about School Access, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected] We can’t wait to honor our grandparents!
Gentle Reminder: please label all your child’s belongings such as water bottles, lunchboxes, backpacks, etc.. This helps us to return items to your child when they are misplaced.
Picture Day is Thursday, September 8. Order forms were sent home with your student. To order and prepay online, click here . Please note, to order online you will need to create an account with your email. This is for security purposes. Access code is the C# located on students order form. If you need any help with online ordering, please call Leonard’s at 800-215-4852.
Our KES Clinic needs gently used 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. clinic link 2022
Free and Reduced Meal – Qualifications from last year are expiring soon! Applications must be resubmitted annually to benefit both the student families and the school. If you have not already applied, please click here to complete the form https://mealapps.stjohns.k12.fl.us/lfserver/MEALAPPS
September Lunch Menu – Click here
PTO NEWS – Want to get involved at KES? Come join us Sept. 13th for our first PTO meeting of the year! Click here for details. KES PTO September 13th First Meeting 2022
PTO Calendar 2022/2023 – click here PTO Master Calendar 2022-2023
Fill the Fence campaign – see attached Fill the Fence Letter and Business Partner Brochure
Business Partner Letter – click here Business Partner Letter
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
8/24 Early Release 1:45 p.m.
8/26 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
8/26 Spirit Night at Marble Slab – details below
Important Information
Spirit Night @ Marble Slab – Come out and support KES at the Marble Slab THIS Friday, August 26, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Mrs. Tucker and other KES staff will be there waiting for you! 20% of all purchases will be donated to Ketterlinus! Click here for more information. Marble Slab KES
Grandparents’ Milk & Cookie Bar – Come join us to celebrate our grandparents! On Monday, 9/12, we invite Ketterlinus Dolphins to bring their grandparents to school for a milk and cookie bar! The event will take place in the media center from 3:30 – 5:30pm. While you are munching on treats and sipping some milk, feel free to shop our book fair, which will be open just for you! Grandparents, in order to attend, you must have School Access. If you have any questions about School Access, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected] We can’t wait to honor our grandparents!
Check-out Policy – If you need to check your student out early, please know that we do not permit early checkout after 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and after 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday. We are preparing to dismiss our students, and teachers are finishing academic instruction for the day. Thank you for understanding!
The KES PTO is excited to announce the kickoff of our 2022-2023 Fill the Fence campaign. This is a great way for businesses to get their name out to local families and show their support for our wonderful school! Please see the attached “Fill the Fence Letter and Brochure” for details. Our “Business Partner Letter” provides further information on how the generous support from the local business community helps the PTO support students and staff at KES. Please feel free to reach out to PTO Business Partner Coordinator Lindsay Niewoehner at [email protected] to discuss partnership opportunities! Business Partner Letter Fill the Fence Letter and Business Partner Brochure Business Partner Letter
Our KES Clinic needs gently used 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
Gentle Reminder: The wooden gate on Cordova/Visitor Center will be used for all drop offs and pickups. The Orange Street gate will always remain locked. In addition, on Friday evenings, ALL GATES will be locked for the entire weekend. Any cars in the lot after 6:00 p.m. will be locked in.
Free and Reduced Meal – Qualifications from last year are expiring soon! Applications must be resubmitted annually, to benefit both the student families and the school. If you have not already applied, please click here to complete the form https://mealapps.stjohns.k12.fl.us/lfserver/MEALAPPS
Thursday, September 8, 2022
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
We had a great first week of school! A huge thank you to all the parents for getting their students here on time and ready to learn!
8/17 Early Release 1:45 p.m.
8/19 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
8/26 Spirit Night at Marble Slab 4:00-8:00p.m.
Important Information
Please Note: The wooden gate on Cordova/Visitor Center will be used for all drop offs and pickups. The Orange Street gate will always remain locked. In addition, on Friday evenings, ALL GATES will be locked during the weekend. Any cars in the lot after 6:00 p.m. will be locked in.
Free and Reduced Meal – Qualifications from last year are expiring soon! Applications must be resubmitted annually, to benefit both the student families and the school. If you have not already applied, please click here to complete the form https://mealapps.stjohns.k12.fl.us/lfserver/MEALAPPS
Dismissal Changes – Parents/guardians, please be sure to note student’s dismissal change in your student’s planner. This helps us to ensure a safe dismissal and avoid classroom interruption. In the event of an emergency dismissal change, please call before 1:15pm (Wed)/2:15pm (M, Tu, Th & Fr).
KES Spirit Night at Marble Slab – Did someone say Ice Cream? Yes, we did! Come out and support KES at the Marble Slab on Friday, August 26, 4:00-8:00 p.m. 20% of all purchases will be donated to Ketterlinus! Click here for more information. Marble Slab KES
KES is looking for parent volunteers for the following committees:
School Advisory Council/Committee (SAC) – What is SAC? It is a group of parents, staff, and community members who meet monthly to discuss Ketterlinus’s school goals, and to make decisions that are in the best interest of the school. Meetings will be held the third Tuesday of the month at 7:45 a.m. If you interested, please email Bethany Hilbert at [email protected]
Media Advisory Committee – This committee will be reviewing book purchases, as well as reviewing titles from our current collection if the need arises. This group will meet 2-3 times this year, depending on the need. If interested, please email Kim Hinman at [email protected]
Early Release Wednesdays – Gentle reminder that every Wednesday is Early Release at 1:45 p.m.
Spirit Day is every Friday! Don’t forget to wear your KES apparel or KES blue.
A word from Sheriff Hardwick about how the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is supporting our schools. Click here to read. Sheriff Hardwick Letter
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
KES Staff is eagerly waiting to welcome our Dolphins for the 2022/2023 school year!!
8/10 First Day for Students & Early Release 1:45 p.m.
8/12 Spirit Day is Every Friday! Wear Your KES Shirt
Important Information
Breakfast/Lunch – Click here to view the August menu. Prices are as follows: breakfast $1.25, lunch $2.80. Parents are encouraged to complete the free/reduced on-line form to see if they qualify, even if you do not need it, as the percentage of families that qualifies helps the school with possible federal funding to support learning. https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/free/ .
School Access – Our students’ safety is our number one priority at KES, therefore anyone who enters past the front office MUST scan their Driver’s License and have an approved School Access Form. The application process can take up to 4-6 weeks. To apply, go to https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/ School Access lasts for 3 years, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact Volunteer Services or Donna Ott to renew the form. Please do not reapply, as this creates duplicate forms. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected].
Tardiness – School opens at 7:55 a.m. Students are tardy if not in their classroom by 8:25 a.m. If a student arrives after 8:25 a.m. their parent/guardian must walk inside the front office to sign them in.
Car Tags – Car tags must be displayed on your rearview mirror when picking up your child in Parent Pick-Up. This helps the staff to identify you as someone who is allowed to pick up your student and gives staff the opportunity to radio ahead so that your child is ready at the curb for pick-up. In addition, to avoid being towed, please make sure you display your car tag when parked in our school parking lot. Parents/Guardians, you may purchase additional car tags for $2 (cash only) in the front office. I.D. must be presented when purchasing.
District News:
Covid Information – For the 2022-2023 SY, please refer to the St. Johns County School District Illness Guidelines found at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/health/illness/ for general health concerns related to your child. There is no longer a dedicated district COVID hotline. For all future COVID-related testing, questions, or concerns, please consult your child’s pediatrician for guidance and recommendations. Should the pediatrician recommend your child stay home from school, please notify your child’s teacher(s) of their upcoming absence. Upon return to school, a parent or doctor’s note must be provided to excuse the absence. St. Johns County School District will no longer provide exposure notifications for the upcoming school year.
Please see attached letters:
Programs of Choice Letter from Superintendent Forson – 22-23 Elementary Choice Letter
Required Instruction Letter – Required Instruction Elementary Parent Letter – 2022-23
School Safety Letter – 2022-23 School Safety Letter
Superintendent’s Code of Conduct Letter – 2022-23 Code of Conduct Letter
Economic Security Report Summary – Economic Security Report Summary
Class Size Letter – 2022-23 Signed Class Size Letter