Owl News - Week 16 2025-2026
Owl News - Week #16
December 10th, 2025
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A big shoutout to Winterfest Chair, Melissa Chambers (Parker, 3rd grade), and our incredible PTO Volunteers for organizing this year’s Community & Family Fun Event!
Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make this event possible!
From Goat Yoga to the Sunset Hill Marching Band, a fantastic Middle School musical performance, and lively bounce houses, the entire TKS community had an unforgettable afternoon!
Mark Your Calendar!
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!
December 19th - No Aftercare
December 22nd - January 5th - No School - Winter Break
January 5th- Staff PD Day on Campus
January 6th - School Resumes
Friday, January 9th - Junior & Senior School Bee - Parents Welcome!
January 19th - No School - MLK Day
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, Spring Enrichments will be sent to parents via email
with a Renweb Parent Alert Reminder!
TWO MORE DAYS TO SHOP!
SHOPPING HOURS:
12/10 Wednesday 7:30-8 am & 3:15-4 pm
12/11 Thursday Last Call 7:30-8 am
THIS FRIDAY! ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT!
Get your tickets before they sell out!
Winter Break Camp Registration!
We are planning to start this Book Club in January! Fill out the inquiry form via the link below if interested in joining. All are welcome!
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.
Spring Volunteer Opportunities Available!
Lunch Servers
Crossing Guards
PTO Room Organizers
Snag Your Volunteer Spots Now!
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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