Owl News - Week 9 2025-2026
Owl News - Week #9
October 15th, 2025
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Mark Your Calendar!
October 13th-16th-1st through 8th IOWA Testing (morning only)
TONIGHT! - October 15th - Open House Curriculum Night 6:00-7:00
October 15th-31st - Book Drive - Welcome Center
October 17th - Holland Speech - Speech Screenings
October 20th-31st - Annual Pumpkin Book Character Museum Activity
October 24th- Student-Led Conference Day (No School) and TRUNK or TREAT event!
October 27th-30th- Red Ribbon Week
Friday, October 31st - 11th Annual Student Book Character Parade 8:15-8:45 AM on the field
Monday, November 3rd - Switch Witch! Details to come...
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
We invite all current and prospective families to attend our upcoming Preview Night on Wednesday, October 15th.
This adult-only event will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. The evening will feature remarks from Dr. Roemer, our new Head of School, who will share his long-term vision for The Kessler School.
Following his presentation, parents will visit classrooms corresponding to their child’s current grade level briefly, then transition to their upcoming grade level to gain insight into the academic experience and curriculum planned for the year ahead.
Prospective families can meet and mingle with current families to get a sense of the community and culture of TKS.
We hope to see everyone there!
Start your day with conferences, end your day with treats!
A FEW PARKING SPOTS REMAIN - SNAG YOURS TODAY!
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!
*Help us load up the Switch-Witch by donating books your kids have outgrown!
A donation wagon will be located in the welcome center from today through October 31st.
Thank you for your support!
Last Call for Holland Speech & Consulting Screener Forms! Click here to view!
Calling All Pumpkin Artists!
You are invited to participate in our annual Pumpkin Book Character Museum, kicking off on October 20th!
Choose your family's favorite book and decorate a small pie pumpkin to resemble one of the characters or the book's cover. Any craft items can be used to add to the pumpkin, but please do not puncture it, as this will cause it to 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.
As part of our ongoing commitment to support healthy choices and drug-free lifestyles, our school will be participating in Red Ribbon Week, observed nationwide from October 23–31. We encourage you to talk with your child about what they’re learning during Red Ribbon Week and support them in building a healthy lifestyle. Thank you for partnering with us in helping our students grow up safe and strong!
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!
*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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