SchoolMessenger Messages
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
Thank you to all our Dolphins for swimming so well!!
SWIM – Safe/Working Hard/Improving & Inspiring/Making Good Choices
9/11 Interims Issued
9/11 Early Release 1:45pm
9/13 KES Spirit Day – Wear your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
9/20 Teacher Inservice Day – Student Holiday
9/24 Book Blast is Coming! – Stay tuned for details!
9/28-9/29 Halloweekend Spirit Night – details below
Important Information
Lagoon News – Our Media Advisory Committee is looking for parents to serve for the current school year, 2024 – 2025. The committee works in collaboration with the school media specialist, staff, parents, and the community to review book selections for the media center, discuss any book objections, and provide feedback for the library programs. Please click the link below if you have an interest in being a part of this committee. We will notify you if you are selected. Thank you very much! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=V9CzsxL8P0-S9HK-boRDUTHJzOLBKX5DrGpVw-Wr3tNUMlpJT0FKSkRJMjdDOUo3OEk1SkFNSDdUSi4u
PTO News – Halloweekend Spirit Night is on September 28 and 29. Join us for a fun and interactive event suitable for all ages! Explore a Halloween town, a spider tunnel, a pumpkin house, and much more. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. 20% of ticket sales will be donated to KES. https://chillstrawberry.ticketspice.com/halloweekend-kes-spirit-night
New Attendance Procedures – We will no longer be using the outside clipboard for tardies & early dismissals. If you should need to sign your student(s) in or out of school, please head to our convenient lobby kiosk to enter the appropriate on- screen form. If you are signing a student out, please note that it must be prior to 2:15 (1:15 on Wednesday) and you must show your license at the front desk once you have submitted the form. Thank you for your cooperation in making our records accurate and keeping our students safe.
- All fields must be completed
- Submit one form PER STUDENT
- Please close the form tab at the top to submit
Testing PM1 – Please note that the PM1 testing window is from August 27 to September 6. Please ensure your student arrives on time and has had a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast. Make-up testing will be through September 27. You can access your student’s PM1 test scores for STAR and Cambium assessments by clicking on this link Family Portal. Simply provide your student’s first name, date of birth, and the access code found in the HAC Registration tab. For detailed instructions, please refer to the attached guide.
Interims will be issued on September 11. Please make sure your HAC account is set up. If you have any questions, contact Mary Tatum at [email protected].
A big thank you to our fantastic PTO for providing 100th-anniversary shirts to all students and staff. Are you interested in ordering additional shirts or other items such as hoodies and long-sleeve shirts? Click the Sports Corner link below.
https://the-sports-corner-e31e1f.printavo.com/merch/ketterlinusmerchstore
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
Hope you are enjoying a great Labor Day weekend! Classes resume on Tuesday.
9/2 Labor Day – No School
9/3 PTO Meeting – 8:00 am
9/4 Wear Your Words & Early Release 1:45pm
9/5 Picture Day – See Below
Planning Ahead:
9/11 Interims Issued
9/17 SAC Meeting 7:45 am
9/20 Teacher Inservice Day – Student Holiday
Important Information
Picture Day is this Thursday, September 5. Order forms were sent home with your student last week. To order and prepay online, click here. Access code is C654946. If you need any help with online ordering, please call Leonard’s at 800-215-4852.
Testing PM1 – Please note that the PM1 testing window is from August 27 to September 6. Please ensure your student arrives on time and has had a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast. Make-up testing will be through September 27. You can access your student’s PM1 test scores for STAR and Cambium assessments by clicking on this link Family Portal. Simply provide your student’s first name, date of birth, and the access code found in the HAC Registration tab. For detailed instructions, please refer to the attached guide. FL_Portal_Parent Brochure_SJCSD
Interims will be issued on September 11. Please make sure your HAC account is set up. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Tatum at [email protected].
Gentle reminder – Please label all your child’s belongings, such as water bottles, lunch boxes, and backpacks, to help us return items when they are misplaced.
PTO NEWS – Do you want to get involved at KES? Come join us on Tuesday, September 3, at 8:00 a.m. in the Media Center for our first PTO meeting of the year!
Readers are Leaders at KES – Readers are Leaders at KES: Encourage your student to read every night for 20 minutes and meet their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal! Click here to find out more about AR. AR video
Café News – Please see the attached September menu. A gentle reminder that all students receive a free breakfast and lunch. Snacks such as chips, Rice Krispy treats, etc., have a cost. Ice cream is available for an additional cost on Fridays. Click here to add funds to your student’s account https://paypams.com/ .
School Pay – KES will be using School Pay for all school-related fees. This is a convenient and secure way for you to make payments. The only exception to this would be “snacks” in the cafeteria. Click here to get started or to log in https://www.schoolpay.com/login/
A big thank you to our fantastic PTO for providing 100th-anniversary shirts to all students and staff. Are you interested in ordering additional shirts or other items such as hoodies and long-sleeve shirts? Click the Sports Corner link below.
https://the-sports-corner-e31e1f.printavo.com/merch/ketterlinusmerchstore
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
Our dolphins have adjusted well and are developing a great routine. Thank you for ensuring your child arrives at school on time and motivating them to read for 20 minutes each night to reach their AR goal.
8/28 Early Release 1:45 p.m.
8/30 Spirit Day is Every Friday! – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
9/2 Labor Day – No School
9/3 PTO Meeting – 8:00 a.m.
9/4 Wear Your Words
9/5 Picture Day
Important Information
Testing PM1 – Please note that the PM1 testing window is from August 27 to September 6. Ensure your student arrives on time and has had a good night’s sleep, as well as a healthy breakfast. Make-up testing will be through September 27.
Volunteer Opportunity – We’re seeking volunteers to assist Nurse Lindsay with health screenings on September 3, from 8:25-10:35 am. If interested, please click here to sign up. Please note you must have an approved School Access form on file. Health Screening 2024
SSYRA – Ketterlinus is proud to announce our continued participation in the Sunshine State Young Readers Award program! If you would like more information, click here. SSYRAJRinfo
Gentle Reminder – If you need to check out your student early, please do so before 2:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and 1:15 pm on Wednesdays. Thank you for understanding.
FortifyFL App – FortifyFL is a mobile suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to relay information instantly and anonymously to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. Help us keep everyone safe by downloading FortifyFL and reporting any unsafe, dangerous, or potentially harmful activity. Let’s Fortify Florida together! For more information click here https://getfortifyfl.com/
Transportation Notices – For the safety of all students, we recommend that all transportation notices/changes be communicated by sending in a note or calling the front office. We will no longer be able to accept verbal communication from your student.
ALL PRO Dad Chapter – ALL PRO Dad is all about strengthening the bond between Dads and kids through meaningful conversations and fun activities. They will be meeting monthly on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm. Please see attached for more information and to RSVP. Kindly note that you must have an approved School Access on file. ALL PRO Dad August flyer
Kindergarten Parents – At this time, we request that you allow kindergarten students to learn school and lunch procedures. Please refrain from walking your child to class and from having lunch with your students. We will resume kindergarten parent lunch opportunities in October. Thank you for your understanding.
Café News – Please see the attached September menu. A gentle reminder that all students receive a free breakfast and lunch. Snacks such as chips, rice krispy treats, etc., have a cost. Ice cream is available for an additional cost on Fridays. Click here to add funds to your student’s account https://paypams.com/ .
School Access – For the safety of our students at KES, it’s important for anyone entering past the front office to scan their driver’s license and have an approved School Access form on file. This policy applies to activities such as having lunch with your student, chaperoning, volunteering, and attending teacher meetings. The application process may take 4-6 weeks. To apply, please click on the link https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
8/21 Early Release Wednesday – Pick Up 1:45pm
8/23 Spirt Day is Every Friday! – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
9/2 Labor Day – No School
9/3 PTO Meeting – 8:00 a.m.
9/5 Fall Photos
Important Information
Kindergarten Parents – We are thrilled to welcome your Kindergarten student to KES! At this time, we kindly request that you allow them to learn school and lunch procedures independently. Please avoid walking your child to class and refrain from joining them for lunch. According to the District guidelines, parent lunch opportunities will resume in October. We appreciate your understanding.
Cafeteria News – A reminder that breakfast and lunches are free, but snacks are an additional cost. Click here to add funds to your student’s account. https://paypams.com/
Peachjar – Gentle reminder that Peachjar is a great way to learn about the wonderful programs offered at our school and in our community! Check it out by clicking on the link below. https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/all/schools/64352
Front Office News – Due to the high volume of items being dropped off at the front desk, we kindly request that you label any items intended for your student. Please include your student’s name as well as their teacher’s name. Your assistance with this matter is appreciated.
Transportation Notices – For the safety of all students, we recommend that all transportation notices/changes be communicated by sending in a note or calling the front office. We will no longer be able to accept verbal communication from your student.
Lagoon News – Gentle reminder that if you need to pay for your student’s lost or damaged books, to please use the secure and convenient option of School Pay. Click the link to access School Pay. https://www.schoolpay.com/login/ .
Music News – KES Music has two great opportunities for your students. See below:
- Choir Club is for 3rd-5th grade students and will meet before school on Thursdays, from 7:00-8:00 am beginning October 3 – December 19. Cost is $75. There is no limit on participants. See attached for registration form. A link for payment will be sent upon acceptance into the Club.
- Music Tech Club is an 8-week club for 2nd-5th grade students and will meet before school on Tuesdays, from 7:00-8:00 am beginning August 27. Space is limited to only 8 students. Cost is $75. See attached for registration form. A link for payment will be sent upon acceptance into the Club.
National Dog Day is August 26 – Send in a picture of your student and their dog, and we will share it on the morning news! Please email the photo no later than August 22 to Mrs. Tucker at [email protected]. Check out last year’s video here https://vimeo.com/857514310.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
We are so excited for the 2024-2025 school year and cannot wait to welcome back our Dolphins!
8/12 1st Day of School
8/14 Early Release Wednesday – Pick up 1:45 p.m.
8/14 Wear Your Words
8/16 Spirt Day is Every Friday! – Wear Your KES Shirt
Important Information
Don’t Forget Every Wednesday is Early Release – Dismissal is at 1:45 p.m.
Spirit Day is Every Friday! Don’t forget to wear your KES apparel or KES blue.
KES Cafeteria – See attached for the August menu August elementary menu.xlsx . Please note that this year, Ketterlinus is considered a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) school and therefore all students will receive free breakfast and lunch. There is a cost for snacks and treats such as chips, rice krispy treats and ice cream (served on Fridays).
School Pay – KES will be using School Pay for all school-related fees. This is a convenient and secure way for you to make payments. The only exception to this would be “snacks” in the cafeteria. Click here to get started or to log in https://www.schoolpay.com/login/
School Access – Our students’ safety is our number one priority at KES, therefore anyone who enters past the front office MUST have an approved School Access form on file and scan their Driver’s license. To apply, go to https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at [email protected].
Housekeeping:
- 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 2:15pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and by 1:15pm on Wednesdays to provide our staff with the pertinent information.
- Tardiness – School opens at 7:55am. Students are tardy if not in their classroom by 8:25am. If a student arrives after 8:25am, their parent/guardian must walk inside the front office to sign them in.
- Label Items – Please label all your child’s belongings so that we can return items to them when lost.
- Home Access Center (HAC) – Please be sure to utilize this for reviewing your child’s report cards and monitoring their progress throughout the year.
- 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.
- Early Check-out Policy – We do not permit early checkout after 2:15pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and after 1:15pm on Wednesdays. We are preparing to dismiss our students, and teachers are finishing academic instruction for the day. Thank you for understanding.