Owl News - Week 5 2025-2026
Owl News - Week #5
September 11th, 2025
Today, we remember the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on September 11, 2001—a day that forever changed our nation. May their memory continue to inspire unity, resilience, and hope.
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Mark Your Calendar!
Friday, September 12th - K-8 Mid-Quarter Reports Sent Home (from teacher via email)
Monday, September 15th - DOT DAY Free Dress!
Thursday, September 18th - North Texas Giving Day / End of House Competition!
Saturday, September 20th - Spruce-Up TKS Event
Friday, September 26th - No Aftercare
September 29th-October 3rd - FALL BREAK - SCHOOL CLOSED
Sunday, October 5th - Kessler Karnival at KPUMC
October 7th-9th-:1st-8th CoGAT Testing (morning only)
October 13th-16th:1st-8th IOWA Testing (morning only)
October 20th-31st - Annual Pumpkin Book Character Museum Activity (optional)
Friday, October 31st - 11th Annual Student Book Character Parade (dress as your favorite book character for Halloween!)
Monday, November 3rd - Switch Witch! Details to come...
ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE 2025-2026 WORD OF THE YEAR: DIGNITY
Which House Will Win?!
At The Kessler School, every student’s dignity matters. Every learner is valued, respected, and provided with the tools to thrive in the classroom, on field trips, and within the House system, which fosters pride and a sense of belonging.
This North Texas Giving Day, you can strengthen that vision while cheering on your House in our annual competition. The House with the most donors wins, but every gift fuels experiences that honor each child’s value and curiosity.
Volunteer Opportunity!
We need 1-2 adults and 1-3 Middle School students to run a game booth at the Karnival and represent TKS.
TKS Adults and Middle School students can earn volunteer hours!
Click the image to sign up!
Let’s Spruce Up TKS!
WHEN: September 20th (8:45-11:30 AM)
WHO: All TKS Families – from ECC to Middle School
WHAT: Cheer on the Sunset High School marching band from 8:30-45 as they march down 10th Street as part of their Centennial Celebration, then stay for a while to hang out with other TKS families and spruce up our grounds.
WHY: To support our neighbors at Sunset HS and to enjoy time outdoors together as a community
WHERE: TKS – we’ll start on the sidewalk in front of the school to watch the marching band then we’ll spread out across campus to take on the task of your choice
WHAT ELSE: Earn volunteer hours; this is a family event, so there will be things to do for kids of all ages; it’s come-and-go – drop by for the marching band then stay as long as you can.
*Kindergarten to test in December
Why do we test our students?
At The Kessler School, we use standardized test scores as one of several tools to support student growth and academic excellence. Here's why:
Measure Progress: They help us track how students are performing compared to nationally-normed grade-level expectations.
Support Individual Learning: Scores highlight strengths and areas for growth, allowing us to better personalize instruction.
Improve Our Programs: Group data helps us evaluate and enhance our curriculum and teaching methods.
Keep You Informed: Sharing results fosters transparency and strengthens our partnership with you.
Remember: Standardized tests are just one part of the bigger picture, but they provide meaningful insights that help us better serve each student.
Calling All Pumpkin Artists!
You are invited to participate in our annual Pumpkin Book Character Museum, kicking off on October 20th!
Pick your family's favorite book and decorate a small pie pumpkin to look like one of the characters or the cover of the book. Any craft items can be used to add to the pumpkin, but please do NOT puncture the pumpkin because it will rot quickly. The pumpkins (along with the book) will be available to display in the library starting Monday, October 20th. The museum will run through Friday, October 31st.
Counseling at TKS
The Center’s 45 therapists and psychologists provide counseling for children, teens, and adults, and have
offices in Oak Cliff at Oak Cliff Pediatrics and across Dallas, as well as Central Texas. The Center also offers educational testing and psychological evaluations, including evaluation for
dyslexia and other learning differences.
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!
*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.
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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