Important Information

4th Graders Exploring Nature During Imaginative Playtime! 

Pumpkin Patch
Please join friends, family, neighbors, and community supporters for a day of fun on Saturday, October 5th, from 10AM to 4PM. Please sign-up to volunteer to help work the day of the event. You can also use  the TKS PTO Pumpkin Patch link to purchase wristbands, be a booth buddy, or even register to be a vendor and sell your goods.

TKS Annual Fund Update
Congratulations to our kindergarten, first and third grade classrooms for reaching 100% participation. We’re closing out our month-long Annual Fund drive and as you can see, we are making tremendous progress. Our Parent Chairs and Classroom Captains have been working extra hard this week to help us reach our goal of 100% by today.  If you haven’t already, please consider making your gift online today and select the option to either scheduled a contribution (FACTS), or donate now!

October PIN
The next Parent Info Night (PIN) is on Tuesday, October 8th from 6-7:30PM. The topic for the evening will be Why TKS? Come listen to all the great programs happening regularly at TKS and learn about our amazing literacy program that sets us apart from the rest! PTO will also be giving an update on the success of our Pumpkin Patch.

Childcare and a pizza dinner will be provided for TKS students by the PTO during all PINs. Please RSVP to Amy Kirchhoff by Monday, October 7th, with the name and age of your child attending.
 
TKS Orchestra
TKS Orchestra is officially a go for 5th and 6th graders! Students now have instruments in hand and have begun their first few lessons. Currently, MS Orchestra is comprised of four cellists, one violinist, and one viola player. The instructional benefits of having a small group to learn from and play with are immeasurable! Group practice takes place every Thursday after school, with optional private lessons as needed. 

Luckily, there are still a few spots left! If interested in learning more about MS Orchestra for your 5th or 6th grader, please contact Katie Swift. Not sure if Orchestra is a good fit for your child? Click this link below to discover the brain benefits of playing a musical instrument, particularly within a group! 

Oak Cliff Nation Campout
Calling all dads! October 18-20 is the first camp out of the year for Oak Cliff Nation. Boys and girls K-4th grade are invited to join for a fun weekend of outdoor activities and bonding with friends and dads. Click this link for registration.

Any additional questions, please contact Big Chief Grant Kirchhoff at 972-322-2415.

Vote for TKS Online

Origin Bank at Sylvan 30 just launched their Bank on Their Future Contest and The Kessler School, has a chance to win up to $5,000. 
 
Parents, teachers and friends are encouraged to vote for TKS once a day from now until October 28th. It only takes a second, so please cast your vote at  www.bankontheirfuture.com/campaign/sylvan-30!

Be sure to add this to your daily calendar as a reminder to vote everyday! Please share with friends, neighbors, family and co-workers.

Get Your Volunteer Hours

Families are required to complete 40 hours total for the school year, which is 20 hours per semester. Please be sure to login hours in the RenWeb parent portal. Hours will be checked by semester. All hours are subject to review by the PTO and the TKS Staff. (FACTS accounts are charged $25 per volunteer hour not completed.)

Here are ways you can earn volunteer hours now:
Pumpkin Patch workers are still needed. Fill out the sign-up link to volunteer.

Box Tops for Education App

No more clipping, or having to remember to send Box Tops to school. With the Box Tops for Education app, you can turn your receipts into cash for TKS. 

• Download App
• Register for The Kessler School
• Buy the Box Tops products you already buy
• Scan your receipt so that your Box Tops purchases are recognized
• Earn cash for your school

If you forget to scan your receipt, then go ahead and send in those Box Tops to school. We'll take them! We have a collection box on the community desk on the second floor.

October Events
We have many events happening in October! Other than our 17th annual Pumpkin Patch, we will be having many in house events occurring for Parents!

• The October PIN on the 8th is titled "Why TKS?"
  Come learn more about all we have to offer in every grade level, so you can be fully informed about our amazing school!
  
• We will be hosting a Lunch & Learn Open House on October 11th for current families to hear more about what's to come for your child at TKS in the grades ahead. Parents will be invited to observe classes to see the students and teachers in action! A Paperless Post invitation was sent out to all families for RSVPs. 
• We will also be inviting parents to meet the Admin Team in the library after Student-Led Conferences on October 25th to ask questions about any of our programs and plans for the future.
• There will be 3 Open Houses (October 3rd, 10th & 17th) from 9-11AM for prospective families. Current families are also welcome to attend.

Featured Teacher
Ms. Riggert, Art Teacher

Interviewed by
Lane Spears (2nd Grade)

Ms. Riggert became a teacher because she loves teaching art! Outside of work, she likes hiking with her dog, Lupa. Her favorite food is Mexican food! If she wasn't a teacher, she would be a world traveler. This is Ms. Riggert's 8th year in education and fourth year at TKS! 

Order some fun TKS Merch!

Personalized TKS merchandise is available to purchase at the Sideline Store, our online shop!
Items purchased here can be worn to school by students outdoors or on Fridays!

Owl News is distributed every Friday

Celebrating 20 Years!