SchoolMessenger Messages
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
4/3 KES Spirit Night at Borrillo’s – details below.
4/3-4/17 Read-A-Thon – details below.
4/4 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
4/5 Wear Your Words & Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
4/7 & 4/10 Student & Teacher Holidays
Planning Ahead:
4/14 Purple Up Day – Wear purple to support Military children
Important Information
Gentle Reminder – No school this Friday and Monday, April 7 & 10. Enjoy a restful weekend.
KES Volunteers – Save the date – April 26, 8:00-8:30 a.m. KES staff would like to invite you to a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast! We want to thank you for all that you do throughout the year. Please let us know if you will be able to attend by clicking here. RSVP vol. apprec. breakfast (1)
PTO News – Just a reminder that there is a PTO meeting April 4, at 7:55 a.m. in the Media Center. We will be discussing year-end plans and nominating officers for next year’s board. If you are interested in serving on the board or would like more information, please reach out to Lindsay at [email protected] or to Principal Tucker at [email protected].
KES Spirit Night – Come out and support KES on April 3, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Borrillo’s Pizzeria, located at 88 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Make sure to mention that you are with Ketterlinus.
Read-A-Thon – We can’t wait to start the KES Read-A-Thon on April 3. Join with us in encouraging your student to get in on the fun! KES would love for EVERY student to create an account and log their reading time! A special BRAG TAG will be given to all students who record reading sessions ALL 10 days! Instructions were sent home with your student last week. Please make sure to activate your student’s account by clicking here. https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/oByIfA/1 The Read-A-Thon goes through April 17.
SJCSD Social Studies Adoption – The St. Johns County School District has begun the review process for the Social Studies Instructional Materials Adoption. We encourage parent and community participation in our adoption process. Parents and community members who are interested should contact Lisa Sclafani at [email protected].
“A Day Without Violence” Art & Poetry Contest – KES wants to encourage our students to take part in this amazing contest. Please see earlier email for details.
Registration 2023-2024 – Early Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now on the SJCSD website for kindergarten – 12th grade students. Early registration is only for children new to the school district including those entering kindergarten. For all currently enrolled students, please be watching for an email from the district in early April called “Returning Student Verification” (RSV) to register your child. You must complete the RSV to be registered for next year. Employee and Hardship Out of Zone Transfer Request applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now available on the SJCSD website.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
3/28 Report Cards Issued
3/29 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
3/31 Class Pictures/ Spring Individual Pictures
Planning Ahead:
4/3-4/17 Read-A-Thon – Details coming soon.
4/4 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
4/7 & 4/10 Student & Teacher Holiday
Important Information
SJCSD Social Studies Adoption – The St. Johns County School District has begun the review process for the Social Studies Instructional Materials Adoption. We encourage parent and community participation in our adoption process. Parents and community members who are interested should contact Lisa Sclafani at [email protected].
PTO News – KES families, mark your calendars for the next KES PTO meeting on April 4 at 7:55 a.m. in the media center. Also, check out the March PTO meeting minutes and the February Snapshot for the latest on what the PTO has been up to. In addition, PTO is looking for parents to serve on the board. If you are interested, please contact Lindsay Niewoehner, PTO President @ [email protected] or Kathy Tucker @ [email protected]. PTO Meeting Minutes 3.7.2023 KES PTO SNAPSHOT FEBRUARY 2023
KES Café – See attached for the April menu. We appreciate you keeping your accounts up to date. Gentle reminder that snacks and ice cream are an additional charge. April menu
Bag It Up for Goodwill – Thank you for all the donations given to Bag It Up for Goodwill! It is greatly appreciated!
Readers are Leaders – Encourage your student to reach their AR goal for the 4th quarter. Not sure what AR is? Click here to learn more. Don’t forget AR test can be taken at home. AR video
Yearbook – Only 19 yearbooks left! Don’t forget to order yours! 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
Registration 2023-2024 – Early Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now on the SJCSD website for kindergarten – 12th grade students. Early registration is only for children new to the school district including those entering kindergarten. For all currently enrolled students, please be watching for an email from the district in early April called “Returning Student Verification” (RSV) to register your child. You must complete the RSV to be registered for next year. Employee and Hardship Out of Zone Transfer Request applications for the 2023-2024 school year will become available on March 1 on the SJCSD website.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
We hope our Dolphins had a fun, exciting Spring Break and now ready to get back to learning at KES because we missed YOU!
3/21 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
3/21 Breakfast Club – 7:45 a.m. – Details below
3/22 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
3/24 Bag It Up for Goodwill – Details below
3/24 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
3/28 Report Cards Issued
Important Information
Bag It Up for Goodwill – KES Early Act Club is sponsoring the Goodwill Drive on Friday, March 24. Please consider donating your gently used children’s clothing. Send in items with your student and drop into the Goodwill bins located in the breezeway. Your donation is greatly appreciated! Each school that participates receives funding.
Readers are Leaders – Encourage your student to reach their AR goal for the 4th quarter. Not sure what AR is? Click here to learn more. Don’t forget AR test can be taken at home. AR video
Yearbook – Don’t forget to order your yearbook! 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
Registration 2023-2024 – Early Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now on the SJCSD website for kindergarten – 12th grade students. Early registration is only for children new to the school district including those entering kindergarten. For all currently enrolled students, please be watching for an email from the district in early April called “Returning Student Verification” (RSV) to register your child. You must complete the RSV to be registered for next year. Employee and Hardship Out of Zone Transfer Request applications for the 2023-2024 school year will become available on March 1 on the SJCSD website.
Housekeeping – Gentle Reminders
- Check-out Policy – Gentle reminder that we do not permit early checkout after 2:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and after 1:15pm on Wednesday. We are preparing to dismiss our students, and teachers are finishing academic instruction for the day. Thank you for understanding!
- 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. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 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 if found.
- Bring your driver’s license when entering the school for any reason. Whether you are picking up your student or entering past the front office, you MUST scan your Driver’s License to enter the school. Thank you for your support in this matter.
- Home Access Center (HAC) – Please be sure to utilize this for reviewing your child’s report cards and monitoring their progress throughout the year.
KES Families & Friends –
We want to wish you all a Happy Spring Break! Enjoy this time with your family and friends!
Classes resume on Monday, March 20th.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
3/6 Field Day – Details below
3/7 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
3/8 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
3/9 3rd Quarter Ends
3/10 Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday
3/13-3/17 Spring Break
Planning Ahead:
3/21 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
3/21 Breakfast Club – 7:45 a.m.
Important Information
Readers are Leaders at KES! Our Dolphins have until this Thursday, March 9, to meet their AR Goal! They can do it! Don’t forget, AR tests can be taken at home.
Field Day is Monday, March 6! Please make sure your student wears socks, tennis shoes, active attire, and brings their water bottles with their name and teacher’s name and on it. In addition, please apply sunscreen before coming to school. Field Day Volunteer Link 2023
Volunteer Opportunity – We are still in need of your support for Field Day! Would you consider joining in on the fun? Please keep in mind that all Volunteers must be approved through School Access. If you would like to volunteer, click here to see grade level schedule and to sign up for a time slot. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at 904-547-8540 or [email protected] .
Gentle Reminder – Please remember to bring your driver’s license when entering the school for any reason. Anyone who enters past the front office MUST scan their Driver’s License to enter the school. Thank you for your support in this matter.
Lost & Found – We have a lot of jackets, sweaters and other items piling up in the Lost & Found. Please have your student stop by the Lost & Found to make sure none of the items belong to them. We will be donating unclaimed items soon.
Yearbook –Don’t forget to order your yearbook! 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
Registration 2023-2024 – Early Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now on the SJCSD website for kindergarten – 12th grade students. Early registration is only for children new to the school district including those entering kindergarten. For all currently enrolled students, please be watching for an email from the district in early April called “Returning Student Verification” (RSV) to register your child. You must complete the RSV to be registered for next year. Employee and Hardship Out of Zone Transfer Request applications for the 2023-2024 school year will become available on March 1 on the SJCSD website.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
2/28 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
3/1 Wear Your Words & Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
3/3 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
3/5 Spirit Night – Details below
3/6 Field Day
3/7 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
3/9 3rd Quarter Ends
3/10 Teacher Planning Day/Student Holiday
3/13-3/17 Spring Break
Important Information
Field Day is coming Monday, March 6! This is a fun-filled, springtime event which gives kids the chance to celebrate the school year, show class pride and spend a day being active. Please make sure your student wears socks, tennis shoes, active attire, and brings their water bottles with their name and teacher’s name and on it. In addition, please apply sunscreen before coming to school.
Volunteer Opportunity – We need many volunteers to help make Field Day a success for our Dolphins! Would you consider joining in on the fun? Please keep in mind that all Volunteers must be approved through School Access. If you would like to volunteer, click here to see grade level schedule and to sign up for a time slot. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at 904-547-8540 or [email protected] . Field Day Volunteer Link 2023
Café News – We appreciate you keeping your accounts up to date. Gentle reminder that snacks and ice cream are an additional charge. Please see attached for the March menu. March elementary
PTO News – PTO is having an end of year sale on Spirit Wear! We will be having a pop-up sale on March 1 and 2 from 7:45 – 8:15 a.m. in the KES Breezeway. T-shirts will be marked down to $10, and Sweatshirts will be $20. We can accept cash (exact change preferred), check, credit card and PayPal. Also, please see the attached minutes from the PTO meeting held on February 14. 2.14.23 PTO Meeting Minutes
Readers are Leaders at KES! We are almost to the end of 3rd quarter (March 9)! Please encourage your student to reach their AR goal! Remember AR tests can be taken at home.
Gentle Reminder – Please remember to bring your driver’s license when entering the school for any reason. Anyone who enters past the front office MUST scan their Driver’s License to enter the school. Thank you for your support in this matter.
Spirit Night is coming soon! Our next spirit night will be Sunday, March 5, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Anastasia Mini Golf located at 701 Anastasia Blvd St. Augustine, FL 32080. Come join the fun and make sure to mention that you are from Ketterlinus!
KES Early Act Club is still 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.
Yearbook – Don’t forget to order a copy of your KES Yearbook! 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
Registration 2023-2024 – Early Registration for the 2023-24 school year will begin on March 1 on the SJCSD website for kindergarten – 12th grade students. Early registration is only for children new to the school district including those entering kindergarten. For all currently enrolled students, please be watching for an email from the district in early April called “Returning Student Verification” (RSV) to register your child. You must complete the RSV to be registered for next year. Employee and Hardship Out of Zone Transfer Request applications for the 2023-2024 school year will become available on March 1 on the SJCSD website.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
2/20 Presidents Day – Student/Teacher Holiday
2/21-3/3 Intake Conferences
2/21 Breakfast Club – 7:45 a.m.
2/22 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
2/24 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
2/28 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
3/6 Field Day
3/7 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
3/10 Teacher Planning Day/Student Holiday
3/13-3/17 Spring Break
Important Information
No School on Monday – Gentle reminder that this Monday, February 20, is Presidents Day and there is no school for students or teachers.
NED Yo-Yos – Last Friday we had the NED Show at KES, and it was amazing! We will be selling the NED Yo-yos this week in the breezeway from 7:55-8:30 a.m.
Field Day is coming Monday, March 6! This is a fun-filled, springtime event which gives kids the chance to celebrate the school year, show some class pride and spend a day being active. We need many volunteers to help make Field Day a success for our Dolphins! Would you consider joining in on the fun? Please keep in mind that all Volunteers must be approved through School Access. If you would like to volunteer, click here to see grade level schedule and to sign up for a time slot. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ott at 904-547-8540 or [email protected] . If you haven’t already applied for School Access, click here to begin the process. Field Day Volunteer Link 2023
Breakfast Club is this Tuesday, February 21, at 7:45 a.m. Come join us as we discuss the book “Mystery on Magnolia Circle” and eat breakfast together. See attached for details. BreakfastClubFlyer
Yearbook – Order your KES yearbook today! 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
Amazon Shopping? Don’t forget you can support KES while shopping at smile.amazon.com. Make sure you select Ketterlinus Elementary School as your charity. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to KES.
Lost & Found – We have a lot of jackets, sweaters and other items piling up in the Lost & Found. Please have your student stop by the Lost & Found to make sure none of the items belong to them.
Readers are Leaders at KES! Your student has until March 9 to meet their AR goal! Not sure what AR is? Click here to learn more. AR video
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
2/14 Valentine’s Day – see below
2/14 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
2/15 Early Release 1:45 p.m.
2/17 NED Show
2/17 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
2/20 Presidents Day – Student/Teacher Holiday
2/21 Breakfast Club – 7:45 a.m.
2/21-3/3 Intake Conferences
Important Information
Valentine’s Day: Please follow the guidelines below:
- Food/candy items must be pre-packaged, store bought, and meet classroom allergy needs.
- If giving out Valentine cards/treats, please make sure to include all the students in the classroom.
Breakfast Club – February 21, at 7:45 a.m. Come join us as we discuss the book “Mystery on Magnolia Circle” and eat breakfast together. See attached for details. BreakfastClubFlyer
The NED Show – We will be hosting the NED Mindset Mission on Friday, February 17, at 1:30 p.m. A world class performer takes our students on an interactive educational journey that is filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humor. See attached for details. NED Show
Readers are Leaders at KES – There is still time for your student to reach their AR goal! Deadline for the 3rd quarter is March 9. Don’t forget AR test can be taken at home. Not sure what AR is? Click here to learn more. AR video
KES Fun Run was a tremendous success! What a wonderful day! Our Dolphins had a blast running and meeting the goal they set for themselves. We have raised over $32,000 and the pledges are still coming in! Wow, we are blown away by your support and generosity! If you would like to donate, please note February 15 is the last day. All funds go directly to KES and will be used for new musical instruments and new technology equipment. In addition, the PTO will be meeting in the media center at 7:55 on 2/14. New faces are always welcome! We’ll have coffee and treats!
Registration 2023/2024 – Early Registration for the 2023-24 school year will begin March 1 on the SJCSD website for Kindergarten – 12th grade students. Early registration is only for children new to the school district including those entering kindergarten. For all currently enrolled students, please watch for an email from the district in early April called “Returning Student Verification” (RSV) to register your child. You must complete the RSV to be registered for next year. Employee and Hardship Out of Zone Transfer Request applications for the 2023-2024 school year will become available March 1 on the SJCSD website.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
The FUN RUN is on Wednesday! We are so excited!
Make sure your students are ready to run.
2/6 Hurricane Makeup Day
2/8 FUN RUN
2/8 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
2/9 Spirit Night at Uptown Scratch Kitchen 4-7pm
2/10 Channel the Flannel – Wear your flannel
Planning Ahead:
2/14 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
2/20 Presidents Day – Student/Teacher Holiday
2/21 Breakfast Club – 7:45 a.m.
Important Information
Fun Run – The Fun Run is just a couple of days away! Students should remember to bring their water bottle and wear comfortable clothes and shoes for running on Wednesday! And WOW…. the donations are coming in! A big THANK YOU to the KES friends and families that have donated so far! There are still a few days left to register your students and help us meet our fundraising goal! You can register your student or make a donation at the following link: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/kesfunrun . As a reminder, the Fun Run is not open to spectators, but if you would like to volunteer on the day of the run and help cheer for our Dolphins, there are still open spots available! Students are running by grade level. You can find the Fun Run schedule and volunteer opportunities at the following link (volunteers must be approved through School Access) https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0d4dafa722a3fa7-kesfun2
Intake Conferences will be February 21 – March 3.
KES Spirit Night – Come join us this Thursday, February 9, 4:00-7:00 p.m. for Spirit Night at Uptown Scratch Kitchen Food Truck, located at Marina Munch – 509 S Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
The NED Show – We will be hosting the NED Mindset Mission on Friday, February 17, at 1:30 p.m. A world class performer takes our students on an interactive educational journey that is filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humor. Click here for details. NED Show
Yearbook – This is your last chance to save money on your KES yearbook! After February 14, price increases to $30.00. 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
Readers are Leaders at KES! Encourage your student to reach their AR Goals for the 3rd quarter.
School Access – Gentle reminder that to enter past the front office you must have an approved School Access form on file. This applies to teacher meetings, eating lunch with your student, volunteering, field studies, etc. In addition, please be prepared to scan your Driver’s License when entering the building. If you have not yet applied for School Access and would like to begin the process, please 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 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].
Lost & Found – We have a lot of jackets, sweaters and other items piling up in the Lost & Found. Please have your student stop by the Lost & Found to make sure none of the items belong to them.
KES Early Act Club is still 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.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
Literacy Week was legit! We had such a fun time “Diving Deep into Literacy” and instilling a love for reading in our Dolphins! This is the perfect time to encourage your student to read every night and meet their AR Goal!!
2/1 Wear Your Words & Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
2/2 Interims Issued
2/3 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
2/6 Hurricane Makeup Day
2/8 FUN RUN
2/9 Uptown Scratch Kitchen – 4-7 p.m.
2/10 Channel the Flannel – Wear your Flannel Shirt
Important Information
Save the Date – KES Spirit Night is coming, February 9, at Uptown Scratch Kitchen Food Truck located at Marina Munch – 509 S Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084. 4:00-7:00 p.m.
The NED Show – We will be hosting the NED Mindset Mission on Friday, February 17, at 1:30 p.m. A world class performer takes our students on an interactive educational journey that is filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humor. See attached for details. mindset-mission-us-overview_08-01-18
PTO is excited to have kicked off fundraising for the 2023 Fun Run taking place on February 8! Families can still register their students and start gathering sponsors by visiting https://app.99pledges.com/fund/kesfunrun . A huge thank you to the friends and families that have already donated! See the attached snapshot for more on what the PTO has been up to this month! KES PTO SNAPSHOT JANUARY 2023
KES Robotics Team is going to competition on February 11th. As part of their Innovation project, they have created a survey to get feedback from our KES community. Can you please help them by taking the survey? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9H8PHJ7
Amazon Shopping – Don’t forget you can support KES while shopping at smile.amazon.com. Make sure you select Ketterlinus Elementary School as your charity. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to KES.
Cafeteria News – Please be sure to monitor your child’s meal account through paypams.com. We appreciate you keeping your accounts paid in full. Meal prices are as follows: Breakfast $1.25, Lunch $2.80. Reduced prices are as follows: Breakfast $.30, Lunch $.40. All snacks and ice cream are an additional charge. See attached for February menu
Go Sneaker – KES is collecting gently used sneakers or running shoes. These shoes will be given to countries that can use them or upcycled into tennis courts. If you would like to donate, please make sure shoes are clean and in a plastic bag and drop them off at the front office.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
1/23-1/27 Literacy Week – see details below
1/24 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
1/25 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
1/27 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
2/6 Hurricane Makeup Day
2/8 FUN RUN – Details to come
Important Information
Literacy Week is here! January 23-27. We can’t wait to celebrate with our Dolphins! Join the fun in dressing up every day this week (see below). In addition, Wednesday, January 25, is Family Literacy Night. See attached for details. Come join us for pizza and drinks at no cost, and the best part of the night – KES Staff members will be reading aloud to students. PLEASE RSVP here.
Monday 1/23 – Wear your Favorite Hat
Tuesday 1/24 – Wear your best Rainbow Fish outfitWednesday 1/25 – Wear a T-shirt with a positive message
Thursday 1/26 – Wear your craziest, Funky Socks
Friday 1/27 – Wear your best Ocean Creature outfit
Yearbook – Don’t forget to order a copy of your KES Yearbook! Price goes up after February 14! 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.pdf . To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office.
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.
AR Challenge – Readers are Leaders at KES! We have started the 3rd quarter and can’t wait to see our Dolphins reach their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal. Encourage your student to join the fun by reading every night. Don’t forget AR tests can be taken at home. Not sure what the AR program is? Click here to learn more.
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!
Matanzas Fun Run – This a wonderful opportunity happening in our community! This Fun Run is free and happens right in front of KES! January 28, click here for more details. Note the first 125 participants (under 13) will receive a t-shirt and medal.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
1/23-1/27 Literacy Week – see details below
1/24 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
1/25 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
1/27 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
2/6 Hurricane Makeup Day
2/8 FUN RUN – Details to come
Important Information
Literacy Week is here! January 23-27. We can’t wait to celebrate with our Dolphins! Join the fun in dressing up every day this week (see below). In addition, Wednesday, January 25, is Family Literacy Night. See attached for details. Come join us for pizza and drinks at no cost, and the best part of the night – KES Staff members will be reading aloud to students. PLEASE RSVP here.
Monday 1/23 – Wear your Favorite Hat
Tuesday 1/24 – Wear your best Rainbow Fish outfitWednesday 1/25 – Wear a T-shirt with a positive message
Thursday 1/26 – Wear your craziest, Funky Socks
Friday 1/27 – Wear your best Ocean Creature outfit
Yearbook – Don’t forget to order a copy of your KES Yearbook! Price goes up after February 14! 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. To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office.
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.
AR Challenge – Readers are Leaders at KES! We have started the 3rd quarter and can’t wait to see our Dolphins reach their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal. Encourage your student to join the fun by reading every night. Don’t forget AR tests can be taken at home. Not sure what the AR program is? Click here to learn more.
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!
Matanzas Fun Run – This a wonderful opportunity happening in our community! This Fun Run is free and happens right in front of KES! January 28, click here for more details. Note the first 125 participants (under 13) will receive a t-shirt and medal.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
1/16 MLK Day – Student/Teacher Holiday
1/17 Breakfast Club – 7:45 a.m.
1/18 Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
1/18 Report Cards Issued
1/18 Family Magic Show – Details below
1/20 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
1/23-1/27 Literacy Week – Details below
1/24 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
Important Information
Literacy Week is coming January 23-27. This will be a fun-filled week designed to bring awareness to reading and encourage students to make reading part of their everyday routine. Start planning now and let’s have some fun! In addition, Wednesday, January 25, is Family Literacy Night. See attached Literacy Night Flyer.jpg . Come join us for pizza and drinks at no cost, and the best part of the night – KES Staff members will be reading aloud to students. PLEASE RSVP by clicking here to let us know if you are planning to attend.
Monday 1/23 – Wear your Favorite Hat
Tuesday 1/24 – Wear your best Rainbow Fish outfitWednesday 1/25 – Wear a T-shirt with a positive message
Thursday 1/26 – Wear your craziest, Funky Socks
Friday 1/27 – Wear your best Ocean Creature outfit
PTO News – Family Magic Show – KES families are invited to an evening of laughter, imagination, and splendid magic. Admission is free. Mark your calendars now for Wednesday, January 18, 6:00p.m. This will be held at Sebastian Middle School, located at 2955 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. See attached flyer for details Magic Malarkey Poster The Alans-2.pdf . The is a great opportunity to introduce KES students to the Sebastian Middle School campus. Also, please see the attached minutes from the KES PTO meeting on January 10, 2023 KES PTO Meeting Minutes 1_10_2023.pdf .
Go Sneaker – KES is collecting gently used sneakers or running shoes. These shoes will be given to countries that can use them or upcycled into tennis courts. If you would like to donate, please make sure shoes are clean and in a plastic bag and drop them off at the front office.
Breakfast Club is this Tuesday, January 17, at 7:45 a.m. in the Media Center. Students in grades 3-5 who have read the SSYRA books and taken the AR test are invited to join the Breakfast Club to discuss one of the SSYRA books and eat breakfast together. See attached for more details BreakfastClubFlyer.pdf .
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Essay & Poster Contest – The MLK Poster contest is for grades K-5. The MLK Essay contest is for grades 4 & 5. Essays and posters are due this Friday, January 20, 2023, by 6:00pm. Click here for details MLK poster and essay contest 2023.pdf .
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
1/9 Spirit Night – Cantina Louie 5:00-8:00 p.m.
1/10 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
1/11 Wear Your Words & Early Release 1:45 p.m.
1/13 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
1/16 MLK Day – Student/Teacher Holiday
1/17 Breakfast Club – 7:45 a.m.
1/18 Report Cards Issued
Important Information
KES Café – See attached for the January menu. We appreciate you keeping your accounts up to date. Gentle reminder that snacks and ice cream are an additional charge. January menu elementary
KES Spirit Night – Show your support of KES and eat at Cantina Louie with us on Monday, January 9, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 10% of all sales will be donated to KES!
Go Sneaker – KES will be collecting gently used sneakers or running shoes. These shoes will be given to countries that can use them or upcycled into tennis courts. If you would like to donate, please make sure shoes are clean and in a plastic bag and drop them off at the front office.
PTO News – Just a friendly reminder that the KES PTO is meeting this Tuesday, January 10, at 7:55 a.m. in the Media Center. We hope you can join us! Also, for the latest on what the PTO has been up to, check out the minutes from our last meeting and the December PTO Snapshot. KES PTO SNAPSHOT DECEMBER 2022 KES PTO Meeting Minutes 12_6_22
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Essay & Poster Contest – The MLK Poster contest is for grades K-5. The MLK Essay contest is for grades 4 & 5. Essays and posters are due on January 20, 2023, by 6:00pm. Click here for details. MLK poster and essay contest 2023
Winter Challenge – This is the last week for our KES Winter Challenge! Keep up the magnificent work, Dolphins! Deadline is January 13. Students who participate have the chance to win some great prizes! Click here for more details or click on the video for step-by-step directions. https://vimeo.com/781834102. Directions Winter Freckle Challenge
Breakfast Club will be on Tuesday, January 17, at 7:45 a.m. in the Media Center. Students in grades 3-5 who have read the SSYRA books and taken the AR test are invited to join the Breakfast Club to discuss one of the SSYRA books and eat breakfast together. See attached for more details. BreakfastClubFlyer
Readers are Leaders! Encourage your student to start now in reaching their AR Goals for the 3rd quarter.
Yearbook – Order a copy of your KES Yearbook today! 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 – Gentle reminder that to enter past the front office you must have an approved School Access form on file. This applies to teacher meetings, eating lunch with your student, volunteering, field trips, etc. In addition, please be prepared to scan your Driver’s License when entering the building. If you have not yet applied for School Access and would like to begin the process, please 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 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
We hope you had a wonderful Winter Break, and we can’t wait to get back to learning at KES!
1/4 Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday
1/5 Classes Resume for Students
1/6 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
1/9 Spirit Night – Cantina Louie’s 5-8 p.m.
1/10 PTO Meeting 7:55 a.m.
1/16 Martin Luther King Day – Holiday
Important Information
KES Spirit Night – Show your support of KES and eat at Cantina Louie’s with us on Monday, January 9, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 10% of all sales will be donated to KES!
Cell Phones – Parents, we need your help and support by encouraging your student to leave their cell phones at home where they are safe, and won’t be lost, stolen, or broken. If they bring them to school, they MUST STAY in their backpack and completely turned off. Thank you for understanding and for your help with this matter.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Essay & Poster Contest – The MLK Poster contest is for grades K-5. The MLK Essay contest is for grades 4 & 5. Essays and posters are due on January 20, 2023, by 6:00pm. Click here for details. MLK poster and essay contest 2023
Winter Challenge – It’s the perfect time to join the fun with the KES Winter Challenge! This challenge started on December 14, and will continue through January 13. Students who participate have the chance to win some great prizes! Click here for more details or click on the video for step-by-step directions. https://vimeo.com/781834102. Directions Winter Freckle Challenge
Yearbook – Order a copy of your KES Yearbook today! 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.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
Happy Holidays from KES Staff!May you have a wonderful, relaxing Winter Break!
12/19 Ugly Sweater Contest
12/19 Author Dion Leonard Visit
12/20 Reindeer Ears/Hats
12/20 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
12/21 Holiday PJ’s /Polar Express & Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
12/22-1/3 Winter Break
Planning Ahead:
1/4 Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday
1/5 Classes Resume for Students
Important Information
Media News – On Monday, December 19, we are so excited to have author Dion Leonard and his dog, Gobi visiting us! If you pre-ordered a book from the Media Center, they will be signed and pawtographed by Dion and Gobi and then distributed on this day.
Winter Challenge – Join the fun with the KES Winter Challenge! This challenge started on December 14 and will continue through January 13. Students who participate have the chance to win some great prizes! Click here Directions Winter Freckle Challenge for more details or click on the video for step-by-step directions. https://vimeo.com/781834102.
KES Kids and their Pets – Do you have an adorable pet? We are making a pet display at school. Send in a picture with your name and your pet’s name on the back. Please bring the picture to the media center or the front desk. (Please do not email digital pictures, as we can’t print pictures at school).
AR Challenge – Encourage your students to keep reading as they still have a couple more days to meet their AR goal! Deadline is this Wednesday, December 21.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Essay & Poster Contest – The MLK Poster contest is for grades K-5. The MLK Essay contest is for grades 4 & 5. Essays and posters are due on January 20, 2023, by 6:00pm. Click here for details. MLK poster and essay contest 2023
Breakfast Club starts this Tuesday, December 20, at 7:45 a.m. in the Media Center. Students in grades 3-5 who have read the SSYRA books and taken the AR test are invited to join the Breakfast Club to discuss one of the SSYRA books and eat breakfast together. See attached for more details.
Lost & Found – We have a lot of jackets, sweaters and other items piling up in the Lost & Found. We will be donating the clothing soon, so please have your student check to see if any items belong to them.
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
12/14 Early Release 1:45 p.m.
12/16 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
12/19 Ugly Sweater Contest
12/20 Reindeer Ears/Hats
12/20 SAC Meeting – 7:45 a.m.
12/21 Holiday PJ’s /Polar Express & Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
12/22-1/3 Winter Break
1/4 Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday
Important Information
KES Kids and their Pets – Do you have an adorable pet? We are making a pet display at school. Send in a picture with your name and your pet’s name on the back. Please bring the picture to the media center or the front desk. (Please do not email digital pictures, as we can’t print pictures at school.)
Lost & Found – Our Lost & Found is beginning to pile up again. Please have your student check to see if any of the items belong to them. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity if not picked up before Winter Break. Also, please label ALL your student’s belongings so that when they are lost, we can easily return them to your student.
Please Note – Please do not park in the gym parking lot while dropping off and picking up students. This parking lot is reserved for the Recreation Dept. and RV parking, and your cars could be towed or ticketed. Please use the dirt parking lot across from Arnett Heating & Air Conditioning.
Gentle Reminder – Holiday Cool Kit Ornaments are due. Please send in $10 or the return ornament package ASAP. Thank you!
Toys for Tots – KES Early Act Club will be collecting toys to bring some holiday joy to children in St. Johns County. We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to donate to Toys for Tots. If you would like to spread some joy, please send your donations to Mrs. Hilbert’s room 126 from December 7 – 16.
AR Challenge – Deadline is Wednesday, December 21.
Media News – On December 19, author Dion Leonard and his dog, Gobi will be visiting us! In preparation for this exciting event, we would like students to have an opportunity to purchase his books. Order forms were sent home last week. If you would like to purchase a book, please send cash or check (payable to Dion Leonard) with order form to the media center. Books will be delivered on December 19 when Dion Leonard visits. You can also order online at https://www.findinggobi.com/shop/ and have books shipped directly to your home. All books will be signed and pawtographed by Dion and Gobi!
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].
Holiday & Tourist season is upon us. Please ensure your CAR TAG is displayed when doing school business. Cars may be towed. Need an extra car tag? You can purchase one for $2.00 (cash only) at the front office.
KES Families & Friends – Gentle Reminders
12/5-12/9 FAST Testing – See below
12/6 PTO Meeting – 7:55 a.m.
12/7 Wear Your Words & Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
12/9 Spirit Day – Wear Your KES Shirt
Planning Ahead:
12/19 Ugly Sweater Contest
12/20 Reindeer Ears/Hats
12/21 Holiday PJ’s /Polar Express & Early Release – 1:45 p.m.
12/22-1/3 Winter Break
1/4 Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday
Important Information
FAST Testing – The mid-year FAST Progress Monitoring Assessment (PM 2) will be administered at Ketterlinus next week (December 5-9). Students will be administered the FAST Reading and FAST Math assessments. Teachers will send out the specific dates that their students will be testing. If your child is absent on their scheduled testing date, they will be pulled for make-up testing during the testing window December 5th – January 27th.
Amazon Shopping? As you shop this Christmas 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.
Yearbook – Order a copy of your KES Yearbook today! 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. To pay with check or money order, make check payable to: Leonard’s and return to the front office. YEARBOOK FORM 22-23
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. AR video
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 – Our next PTO meeting is this Tuesday December 6, at 7:55 a.m. in the Media Center. We would love to have you join us!
Holiday Cool Kit – Holiday Cool Kits were sent home last week. The kits are $10.00 (checks payable to Leonard’s) and will include your student’s photo on 7 ornaments and 4 gift tags. If you do not wish to purchase the kit, please return the product to your teacher by December 9th. The class with the highest sales wins a pizza/ice cream party! See attached for more details. Leonard’s Cool Kit Flyer
Cafeteria News – Please be sure to monitor your child’s meal account through paypams.com and we appreciate you keeping your accounts paid in full. Meal prices are as follows: Breakfast $1.25 Lunch $2.80/ Reduced prices are as follows: Breakfast .30 Lunch .40. All snacks and ice cream are an additional charge. See attached for December’s menu https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/KetterlinusElementary
Save the Date – Please Note February 6th will be the Hurricane make-up day for students.
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
Media News – On December 19, author Dion Leonard and his dog, Gobi will be visiting us!! In preparation for this exciting event, we would like students to have an opportunity to purchase his books. Order forms will be sent home this week. If you would like to purchase a book, please send cash or check (payable to Dion Leonard) with order form to the media center. Books will be delivered on December 19th when Dion Leonard visits. You can also order online at https://www.findinggobi.com/shop/ and have books shipped directly to your home. All books will be signed and pawtographed by Dion and Gobi!
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 [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
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