Kincheloe Elementary

Kincheloe Elementary Weekly News

October 4, 2024

Please continue looking for this newsletter each week as we will update it with important information. We will not be sending home physical copies of the newsletter so please look for it on our website, via the text or email link sent. We also will have it on Kincheloe's Facebook page as well.

Please contact the school to update any contact information so you can stay informed.

Good attendance is a great habit!

Attendance Policy:

Good attendance is vital to student success. Studies show that students who are frequently absent have lower grades, lower self-esteem, and increased behavior problems. We want to help all of our students to be successful and have set up guidelines for attendance. Students are expected to be in school every day possible, but we realize that there are some reasons for absences. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to call by 9:30 am on the day of an absence when a student is absent letting us know the reason for the absence, or you will receive a call. If no call was received, the student must bring a written note from his parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence. Automatic calls will begin at 10:30. If you receive a call in error, please call the school (269-782-4464) in order for us to figure out the situation.

Please remember to keep us updated with all phone number changes so you can stay informed.

PTO:

We encourage all of our parents to be involved with our PTO. Our next meeting will be October 21, 2024 in the library at 4:00pm.

Volunteers:

We welcome any and all suggestions and volunteers. You will need to have a volunteer form on file.

Link to Volunteer Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEiiL7yRZKrmB0POGTLdqnSQJ2biGsk75HHrMNbsbUSDdyKA/viewform

Staff Recognition:  

We have so many good things happening in our district throughout the year, so let's really make an effort to shout out those we see doing those good things!  Please click the link below to give a special shout out to staff member!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYgJ3x90EaHgt7DfzoHlNl6x1SiY2bb4hsmjYXlcZ5ozMPJw/viewform

Schedule of Events

October 4- Homecoming

  • Parade @5:00 p.m.

  • Game vs Brandywine @7:00 p.m.

October 21- Board Meeting, PAC @6:00 p.m.

October 23- Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m.

October 24- 1/2 Day of School & Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00-4:30 p.m.

October 25- Grandparents Day 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

October 30- Pumpkin Social 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Building Highlights

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Students doing read to self while on the swings. -Mrs. Mrozcek's 5th grade

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Learning the letters of our name! Mrs. McDonald's Kindergarten

Energy

MEC visits the 4th graders to learn more about energy and electricity! It was shocking!

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An orchard of apple facts and creating CVC words. - Mrs. Soderbloom's 1st grade

Pajama Day

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Western Day

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Fancy Dress Up

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USA Day

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Reminders

Building Times: Start time is 8:51 AM and end time is 3:47 PM. When dropping your child off late they must use the front office doors for safety reasons.

Dismissal car riders: To facilitate our line moving along we would like you to load your car on the passenger side next to the sidewalk. Please remember to use the pick up line and not the parking lot, and buckle up for safety.

Water Bottles: Students should bring their own refillable water bottle for the school day. Please label all of your students belongings. We have filling stations in the hallways and drinking fountains in every classroom.

Cold and Flu season is here, please remember to wash your hands, drink plenty of fluids, and good nights sleep every night!

Fundraiser

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Kincheloe Elementary's fundraiser starts today, and we need your help. Our goal is to raise $7,000.00 for items covered by the PTO that benefit the learning experience of students.

It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!

Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com

Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more.

Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters.

REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you coins for chances to win over $100,000 in instant prizes.

Fundraiser Links:

How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752027)

Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11299106)

Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/UAR8bV)

Prize Program - (https://grpsvcs.link/FyIeuP)

On behalf of myself and the staff at Kincheloe Elementary, thank you for doing your part to make our fundraiser a success.

Helpful Links!

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Transportation Website: https://www.dowagiacschools.org/page/transportation

Transportation App:

My Ride K-12

  • Apple App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115?platform=iphone

  • Microsoft App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&hl=en_US

Staff Appreciation

Form Link

Please click the link to give any staff member a shout out!

Kincheloe Spirit Wear

Interested in Kincheloe gear scan the QR code. Friday September 13th is the last day to order.

Link: https://www.saltedwords.com/collections/kincheloe-spirit-wear

Community Events & Family Resources

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Our schools and the Dowagiac District Library have come together to encourage reading. Elementary students who attend the Adventures in Bookland Club (ages 6-8) and Inkwell Explorers Book Club (ages 9-12) will receive Hero Tickets they can use at their school's Hero Store.  

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BUILDING INFORMATION

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Principal:

Ryan Zietlow

rzietlow@dowagaicschools.org

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Secretary:

Donna Batty

dbatty@dowagiacschools.org

Drop Off Time: 8:39 a.m.

Breakfast: 8:39 a.m.-8:51 a.m.

Building Times: 8:51 a.m.-3:47 p.m.

Half Day Dismissal: 12:01 p.m.

Phone: 269-782-4464

Fax: 269-782-4465

Social Media

Kincheloe Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/o/kes

Kincheloe Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/KincheloeElementary/

Lunch Menu:

https://dowagiacschools.nutrislice.com/menu

District Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/

District Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dowagiacschools/

GO CHIEFTAINS!