Owl News - Week 15 2025-2026

Owl News - Week #15
December 3rd, 2025
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TONIGHT!
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We look forward to seeing you at WINTERFEST this Saturday!
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Mark Your Calendar!
November 14th to December 10th - Jammies for Jubilee Pajama Collection - Third Grade TKS Cares Project
Friday, December 5th - Lonestar Sanctuary Critter Visit - 1:00 (K-7 only)
Friday, December 5th - 1st-8th Grade Class Spelling Bee (info below)
Saturday, December 6th - WINTERFEST!
Monday-Thursday, December 8th-11th - Winter Book Fair!
December 8th-18th - Mission Oak Cliff Essentials Drive - PK TKS Cares Project (see below)
Wednesday, December 17th - All-School Jingle Bell Musical Performance in Cafeteria at 8:15 - Parents Invited!
Friday, January 9th - Junior & Senior School Bee - Parents Welcome!


KEEP IT SIMPLE! Click Here to Go Directly to the PJ Link!
NOTE: We need sizes 10-18, and you can have jammies delivered directly to campus:
1822 W 10th Street Dallas, TX 75208

Visit Scripps National Spelling Bee here!
It's Tiiiiime!!

SHOPPING HOURS:
12/8 Merry Monday 7:30-8 am & 3:15-4 pm
12/9 Tuesday 7:30-8 am & 3:15 - 5:30 for Books and Brews with Jaquval!
12/10 Wednesday 7:30-8 am & 3:15-4 pm
12/11 Thursday Last Call 7:30-8 am
Click Here to set up your child's E-Wallet!

Get your tickets before they sell out!


Thanksgiving and Winter Break Camp Registration!

All are welcome! Fill out the inquiry form via the link below if interested in joining our
FIRST TKS PARENT BOOK CLUB!
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!
We need lunch volunteers for Spring!

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!
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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.
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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.
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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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