From the Admin Team Aug. 11, 2021

Bernice Kiker Elementary School

Upcoming Events

August

12 - Teachers will reach out to their assigned students to welcome them to Kiker.

13 - 3:45-5:45 Meet the Teacher - a come and go event, not required

17 - Students' First Day

18 - 30 - 1st - 5th MAP Growth Window - Reading and Math

September

6 - No school - Labor Day

13 & 14 - Back to School Nights - More info to come

TOP NEWS FOR THIS WEEK

AISD Updates The Mask Policy

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The First Day of School

The first day of school for in-person learners is August 17! If you are unable to attend the Meet the Teacher, your child may bring his/her supplies on the first day. If backpacks are too heavy, feel free to send in a few items each day.

Visitors will not be allowed in the building, so please say your goodbyes outside.

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Teachers will Reach Out on Thursday

Our teachers will get their class lists on Thursday. They will reach out to all families with a warm welcome after 10:30 am.

Virtual learners will be contacted by their teachers separately.

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Ipads and Chromebooks Distribution - Plans are Coming Soon

All Pre-K through 2nd graders who need an AISD iPad will get one issued to them. All 3rd through 5th graders who need an AISD Chromebook will get one issued to them.

We are working on our plans to collect all iPads from our incoming 3rd graders to swap out for a Chromebook. We will offer a time for those participating in virtual learning as well. Be on the lookout for information as we finalize these plans.

Office Volunteers

Looking to be involved on campus?

We have an opportunity for you in the Front Office!

You will be assisting the amazing front office staff by answering the door and phone, escorting students to class, making classroom deliveries and more.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA8AE2DAAFE3-front

Questions? Email us at kikerpta@gmail.com

2021-22 Bus Information

2021-22 Bus information

Families whose students are eligible for transportation will receive their bus information by email or letter on Aug 3. The district’s “Bus Stop Finder '' will be live on Aug 3. Families whose students have special needs will receive their information in person from their bus teams starting the second week of August.

“WheresTheBus” App for Families

AISD’s transportation team offers families the “WheresTheBus” app, which provides timely information about the location of their student’s bus, including when it will arrive at their stop.

The free app is available on any device with internet access (smartphone, tablet, personal computer, iPad)—and takes less than five minutes to install. Instructions are available at https://www.austinisd.org/transportation.

School Hours 2021-2022

The following start and end times will be implemented across AISD campuses:

Elementary School Hours of Instruction: 7:40 am – 3:10 pm

Kiker will open its doors at 7:15 am daily.

After School Programs

For information on after school childcare and programs, visit our website. As new organizations get approved, we will update our page.

Kiker Voyager is currently full.

Families of Students Who Receive Special Education Support

We would like to invite all parents/caregivers of children who receive support through SPED and/or 504 services to join our caregiver support group on Facebook. This is a supportive group where you can ask questions, take part in educational and supportive programming, and connect with other parents.

Here is the link, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734011260202262