Owl News - Week #1

August 13, 2025

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REMINDER: If your child completed the 2025 TKS Summer Work Log, please turn it in to Mrs. Swift or your child's teacher by THIS FRIDAY, August 15th!

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We hope you’ll join us for an informal gathering with our new Head of School, Dr. Michael Roemer.

This “Coffee Talk” is a relaxed opportunity to connect, ask questions, and share what you love most about The Kessler School.

ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE 2025-2026 WORD OF THE YEAR: DIGNITY

NEW SPIRIT SHIRTS COMING HOME IN BACKPACKS TODAY!

Snag Your Volunteer Spots Now!

Join us for an evening of community and celebration. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow parents, hear about the vision and goals for this year’s Annual Fund, and celebrate the strong start to the school year.

Your support helps us maintain our margin of excellence and provide an UNLIMITED educational experience for every TKS student.

Please let us know if you will attend by completing the RSVP form below by August 19, 2025.

RSVP HERE!

*Morning Drop-Off Procedures*

- Drop-off time: 7:45-8:00 AM
- Late arrivals (after 8:00): Sign in at the front office
- Parents walking children in must exit by 8:05 AM
- Arrival after 8:05 AM: Staff will escort students to class

Jackets & Sweaters: A reminder that students are only permitted to wear TKS logo sweatshirts and sweaters indoors over their uniforms. Additional outerwear is reserved for outside play and PE only. Feel free to visit the front desk at drop off for information about used uniforms, or email kswift@thekesslerschool.com. PLEASE REMEMBER TO LABEL ALL CLOTHING.

Walking or Biking: If your child is permitted to walk or bike to and from school unaccompanied by an adult, please make sure to submit this permission form to their classroom teacher before they begin. Students walking to school may enter at the front of the building or the east entrance. Students biking to school must wear a helmet and enter the parking lot, and walk the bike through the carpool lane. This permission form can always be found in the Parent section of the TKS website. If you have any further questions, please contact Katie Swift, Assistant Head of School.

Emergency Pick-Up: Anytime your child is going home with someone not listed in your emergency contacts in RenWeb, please fill out the Emergency Pick-Up Authorization Form and submit it to the classroom teacher and Linda Alegria, Office Manager, by 2 PM the day of pick-up. This form is for a one-time pick-up only. You may also go into your Family Portal in RenWeb to add any individual’s permission to pick up your child at all times.

Visit the TKS Calendar to Stay Up to Date!

Calendar:

Friday, August 15th - Coffee & Conversations with Dr. Roemer

Monday, August 25th - September-December Hot Lunch Registration Opens

Friday, August 29th - New Student "HOUSE REVEAL" Assembly - Details to Come

Monday, September 1st - Labor Day - No School

September 8th-15th - EKC Literacy Staff Developer on Campus - Teacher Training (schedule remains the same)

Friday, September 26th - No Aftercare

September 29th-October 3rd - FALL BREAK - SCHOOL CLOSED

Personalized TKS merchandise is available to purchase at the Sideline Store, our online shop!

Students can wear TKS spirit items to school outdoors or on Fridays!

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