Kiker Comments: October 18, 2022
A Joint Newsletter from the Bernice Kiker Admin Team and PTA
Calendar of Events
October
PTA Apex Fun Run- Runs through 10/21
19 - Unity Day - Wear Orange
21 - PTA Apex Fun Run during Each Student's PE Time
24 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion committee meeting 6:00 pm in the Library
24-28 Pumpkin Decoration Drop Off
28 - Boo '22 - Book Fair Opens
30 - Book Fair Student Preview and After School Shopping (3:00-4:00)
31 - Reflections Entry Deadline
31 - Dress Like A Book Character Day
November
1- Book Fair 7:20-4:15
2 -Book Fair 7:20-5:00
3- Book Fair 7:20-4:00
3 - Human Sexuality & Responsibility Parent/Guardian Orientation: 6 PM in Cafeteria
4 - Human Sexuality & Responsibility OPT IN Permission Letters Sent to Parents/Guardians
4 - Book Fair Take Down
8 - NEW - Student Holiday, Staff PD Day
17 - Third Grade Musical, 6:30 pm
18 - Flu Clinic 3:30-5:30; More Information to Come
Doors open at 7:15; Instruction Begins at 7:40.
APEX Fun Run 10/11 - 10/21, The Run Itself is on 10/21
Unity Day - October 19
Book Fair
Book Fair Hours:
Friday, Oct 28th: Book Fair open for shopping during the Boo '22 Event
Monday, Oct. 31st: STUDENT PREVIEW DAY, shopping from 3:00-4:00
Tuesday, Nov. 1: 7:20-4:15
Wednesday, Nov. 2: 7:20-5:00
Thursday, Nov. 3: 7:20-4:00
Friday, Nov. 4th: Book Fair takedown
*Parents may NOT pull their children from class to shop at the fair during school day hours.
Interested in Volunteering for the fair?
Sign up HERE to help volunteer for the book fair.
No cash to send with your kid for the fair? No problem with eWallet!
Set up an eWallet for your child to make shopping seamless with no cash needed on book fair days. You can also share your eWallet with family and friends to drop some money on your kiddo at the fair!
The Spook-tacular Fair is a great way to get those holiday gifts that are around the corner and shipping times are fast if you shop online from our book fair home page . 25% of the fair goes right back to the Kiker Library!!
Feel free to email me with any questions: ashley.cross@austinisd.org
DEI Committee
Farm Fresh Art Contest
Flu Clinic on 11/18
Kiker Elementary will be hosting a Staff & Student Fall Flu Clinic on Friday, November 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm. All Austin ISD staff and students with insurance can receive a Flu shot at the Fall Flu Clinic at no cost. The cost for flu shots is $40 without insurance.
Appointments will be taken from 3:30pm - 5:30pm, walk-ins will be accepted whenever possible. Sign up for your flu shot by clicking here: FLU SHOT REGISTRATION
If you are unable to attend Kiker's Flu Clinic, please help us fight the Flu and get your Flu shot with one of these local resources found here: https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/flu-clinics
Flu Clinic Reminders:
Please double check the reminder email you receive the day prior to our event for your exact arrival time for your appointment.
(Some appointments may vary by a few minutes to aid in social distancing).
Please bring your insurance card and photo ID
Remember to wear a short sleeve shirt
Please come at your allotted time to help with social distancing
Please wear a mask or face covering for your entire visit.
We will conduct a touchless-thermometer temperature check prior to vaccine administration
You must have a temp of 100.4 or less at the time of service
Contact health@austinisd.org for any questions
PTA
APEX is Here - Fun Run on Friday
We're sure your students are coming home today discussing the APEX leadership lessons and fundraiser! This is Kiker PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year and we're looking forward to putting the "fun" in fundraising. Check out the information in the graphic below or visit https://www.myapexevent.com to get started with pledges. Leadership lessons are happening daily and pledges will be accepted between now and next weekend. We will wrap everything up with an energetic Fun Run on Friday, October 21 during your students designated PE time. We'll see you there to celebrate!
Boo ‘22!
October PTA Lounge Coffee Sponsorship
Reflections "Show Your Voice" Entry Requests
The Reflections art contest is running! We're accepting submissions for dance choreography, film, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. This is open to K to 5th grade. The entry requirement is that Parents/Grandparents be a current PTA member. Email kikerptaarts@gmail if you have any questions about entering your little artist.
RULES : https://www.txpta.org/reflections
ENTRY FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LIHUrw2i1UvWMr6Wf7-l3C5KwPYiUKMwfVgzvipTjcs/viewform?edit_requested=true
Announcements
AISD Information
- Families may register for the Showcase on the website
Please join us for the Austin ISD Showcase scheduled for Saturday, October, 22, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd.)
The Austin ISD Showcase will replace the high school and middle school fairs. All schools, including elementary schools, will have the opportunity to showcase their campus to our students and families.
Event highlights
- All Austin ISD schools
- Austin ISD programs- Student performances
- Door prizes
- On-site enrollment
- Interpretation available, languages TBD
Bond Information
How to Report a Student Absence
1) Email both your child's teacher and Ms. Amy McGovern, our registrar. Amy.mcgovern@austinisd.org
2) Please include your child's first and last name
3) Please provide the reason for the absence so we can code it correctly in our attendance system.
Staff Birthdays
October
1- Donna Kilpatrick
1- Gini Nabers
3- Chris Bryson
4- Raven Jeffrey
5- Ashley Cross
8 - Cathy Garcia
11- Veronica Taylor
11 - Inga Zlatogorskaja
19 - Nicole Kruszona
26- Paige Hariharan
31 - Kim Reiman
Around the Community
Free Childcare in the Community to Vote
After School Enrichment - *New Information
New Sessions Starting Soon! Sign up today using the links in the calendar.
Steam Works Lego Powered Robotics, Oct. 31-Dec. 12
Sticky Fingers, Nov. 2-Dec. 14
Track & Field by ATX Ballers, Oct. 31-Dec.12
Safety Patrol for 4th and 5th Graders
This year we are encouraging 4th and 5th grade students to sign up for safety patrol for a two week block of time during the school year. Thank you for being a campus leader!
Students will drop backpack off in the front foyer/vestibule, sign in, grab a vest, and head out front. We need help waving cars to the front of the line, opening doors, and welcoming each child with a warm greeting or sending students off at the end of the day.
How To Video - This is the Training Video for Safety Patrol
AISD Master Calendar 2022-2023
Bernice Kiker Elementary Administration Team
Alma Chapa Moore - Assistant Principal
Kelly Zilem - Assistant Principal
Email: cory.matheny@austinisd.org
Website: https://kikerelementary.org/
Location: 5913 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-2584
Facebook: facebook.com/CMathenyPrincipal
Twitter: @KikerComets
Hunter 5K
About the Hunter 5K
Join us on October 29, 2022 for the fourth annual Hunter 5K Halloween Fun Run!
The Hunter 5K was created to honor and celebrate the fast and free spirit of four-year-old Hunter Henderson, who tragically passed away in December of 2018. Hunter loved Halloween and dressed up in costume throughout the year. Held on Halloween weekend, race participants are strongly encouraged to dress in their most creative Halloween costumes in his memory. The Hunter 5K is the inspiration of Chance Henderson, Hunter’s father. An avid runner, he was moved to create a fun and inclusive event that Hunter would be proud of.
Funds raised from the event benefit the Dell Children’s Medical Center who helped the Henderson family immensely during Hunter’s stay.
Register today at https://thehunter5k.com/!
Other Details
Date: 10/29/22
Time: 9am race start
Location: Bear Creek Elementary - 12801 Escarpment Blvd, Austin, TX 78739
Website: https://thehunter5k.com/
