Kincheloe Elementary

Kincheloe Elementary Weekly News

February 14, 2025

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Report Card Information

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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!

Bus Rider Families:

Please ensure you arrive at the bus stop for pickup and are prepared to board the bus 5 to 10 minutes early each day. This will help the drivers maintain their schedule and adhere to the designated routes. Thank you!

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.

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Messages from our School Nurse

VISION SCREENING: The Vision and Hearing Technician from the Van Buren Cass District Health Department will be coming to our building in the next couple of weeks. The technician will be providing our 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students with the required vision screening.  This vision screening is done annually for these grades as part of our state requirements.  We know that children who can see well have a better school experience so please ensure that your child wears his or her glasses to school every day if they have been prescribed them.  This is just a screening and does not replace the importance of having your child’s vision examined by a provider.  Please contact the main office or myself for any questions or concerns or if you wish to opt your child out of this screening. 

*If you wish to opt your child out of this screening please reach out to Suzanne Dorman.

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Suzanne Dorman, RN, MSN

sdorman@dowagiacschools.org

269-782-4420 ext. 1218

*Please feel free to contact her if you have any questions.

Schedule of Events

February 17 - Board of Education Meeting @PAC, 6PM

February 19 - Cass County Spelling Bee

February 20 - Kindergarten Meet & Greet 5-6:30PM (incoming Kindergarteners)

March 6 - Future Chef @DMS, 5-7PM

March 12 - Parent Teacher Conferences 5-7PM

March 13 - 1/2 Day of School, Dismissal @12:01PM

March 13 - Parent Teacher Conferences 1-4:30PM

March 14-16 Spring Musical

March 17 - Board of Education Meeting @PAC, 6PM

March 19 - Spring Music Program

March 21 - Science Olympiad

March 28 - No School

March 31-April 4 - Spring Break

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https://www.artsonia.com/parents/

ATTENTION KINDERGARTEN PARENTS

Please click on the link to view Oral Screening Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HB9tvy1c_5Qe83LIosLahrgpsPqaHcTC/view?usp=drive_link

Building Highlights

Future Chef Contestants!

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Valentine's Week of Fun

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Reminders

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Participants who register by February 16th will receive a t-shirt. The youth camp is for students K-8.

Registration Link

Given the increase in illnesses, this serves as a friendly reminder about the importance of proper handwashing.

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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.

Winter Weather Reminder: Students should come with proper winter clothing to be outside every day. Winter boots, hats, gloves and snow pants are a must if they want to be playing in the snow.

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!

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

Community Happenings

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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

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!

BUILDING INFORMATION

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Principal:

Ryan Zietlow

rzietlow@dowagaicschools.org

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Secretary:

Donna Batty

dbatty@dowagaicschools.org

Drop Off Time: 8:39 a.m.

Breakfast: 8:39 a.m.-8:53 a.m.

Building Times: 8:53 a.m.-3:48 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!