Owl News - Week 2 2025-2026

Owl News - Week #2
August 20, 2025
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Thank you!

Registration Closes Sunday!
Not sure if your child would be interested in chess? Register for a FREE CHESS CLASS and try it out!


NEW DATE: AUGUST 28TH!
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.
ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE 2025-2026 WORD OF THE YEAR: DIGNITY



Snag Your Volunteer Spots Now!
Thank you to those who have volunteered to serve lunch! We hope you have enjoyed spending time
in our brand-new kitchen and trying out our catered lunch options!

Register for Before AND After Care 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:
Monday, August 25th - September-December Hot Lunch Registration Opens
Thursday, August 28th - Annual Fund Kick-Off Event 5-7 PM - Please RSVP!
Friday, August 29th - New Student "HOUSE REVEAL" Assembly - Details to Come
Monday, September 1st - Labor Day - No School
September 2nd-8th - 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, both indoors and outdoors, and on Fridays!
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