Owl News - Week 11 2025-2026
Owl News - Week #11
October 29th, 2025
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Mark Your Calendar!
Friday, October 31st - 11th Annual Student Book Character Parade 8:15-8:45 AM on the field
Monday, November 3rd - Switch Witch! Trade Candy for Books!
Wednesday, November 12th - ECC First Anniversary - Cenzo's 5-7 PM
Friday, November 14th - TKS Movie Night -SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, November 20th - Grandfriend's Day (last name A-M)
Friday, November 21st - Grandfriend's Day (last name N-Z)
Kidventure "Fall Fest" Camp - November 24th-26th - Registration below
Wednesday, December 3rd - Evening PERK - Raising Resilient Tweens & Teens: A Conversation with Counselors and Psychologists- SAVE THE DATE!
JOIN US THIS FRIDAY FOR BOOK CHARACTER PARADE!
Students are invited to dress up as their favorite book character and walk in the all-school parade! Be sure to bring the book! Students will arrive per usual and meet in their classroom before lining up to head outside. Parents are encouraged to drop their student off and head to the field for HOT COFFEE!
Parade will begin at 8:15 AM!
The SWITCH WITCH will visit TKS on Monday, November 3rd!
Students may bring a gallon-sized ziploc bag full of candy and trade it for a book of their choice!
A few lucky students may even get a special prize inside their books,
but they'll have to trade their candy for a chance to win!
Let's Honor Our Community Veterans!
Please send the above information by November 5th to be included on our campus recognition wall.
All are welcome! Fill out the inquiry form via the link below if interested in joining our
Counseling at TKS
Together, The Center and TKS can help our kids thrive and embrace a healthy and happy life. Monthly in-class counseling sessions will begin the week of September 8th, following a four-week rotation.
To schedule an individual appointment with Avery or any of The Center’s therapists at locations across North and
Central Texas, please call: 214.526.4525 or go to www.thecentercounseling.org.
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!
UPDATE: We have installed a new RING Doorbell on the courtyard gate.
When arriving for Early Morning Care, please ring the bell to alert the teacher of your arrival.
Thank you!
*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
REMINDERS!
- 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.
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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