Parent Newsletter

August 16, 2021

Please join us for our Kindergarten playdate!

August 19, 2021 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Join other incoming kindergarten families on the NORTH PLAYGROUND for an informal get together (our south playground is under construction). The Kona Ice Truck will be on-site and have treats available for purchase. Parents/guardians are required to be on-site to supervise their student.

We will be following CDC guidelines:

1. When outside please stay 6 feet apart.

2. If you can't stay at least 6 feet apart from people who don't live with you, wear your mask.

Kimberly Lane Open House & School Picture Day

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Pictures begin at 3:30 p.m.

Open House begins at 4:00 p.m.

4:00 - 4:30 Students with last names starting with A - I

4:30 - 5:00 Students with last names starting with J - P

5:00 - 5:30 Students with last names starting with Q - Z

Come meet your teacher, drop off school supplies, take a self guided tour of the buiilding and check out the playground.

Stop by the gym to get school pictures taken.

Attend the PTA Back to School Bash.

PTA Back to School Bash

September 1, 2021 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Drop off your school supplies, meet your teacher, get your school picture taken and then stick around for awhile to celebrate back to school 2021! The PTA will be there to welcome you back.

Back to School Photo Booth
Sugar Mamas Ice Cream Truck Bring your money for purchases if interested.
PTA Booth: find out what the PTA does, be one of the first to join and get your name in a drawing for a 24/7 gift card!
IOCP School Supply Drive Order online or bring supplies to the school to support local families.
Re-connect with friends on the south playground.

We are still working out the details, so stay tuned. You can also follow us on Facebook to stay update on what is happening at Kimberly Lane!

Teacher Assignments

August 30, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

Kimberly Lane teachers will send a welcome emails to their families on August 30, at 3:30 p.m. You will also be able to view your students 2021- 2022 teacher assignment in Skyward Family Access at that time.

School Bus Information

New families who complete their enrollment at the Welcome Center by August 6 will receive their busing information from the Wayzata Transportation Department via email the week of August 23 and no later than August 27. If enrollment is completed after August 6, information will be emailed after August 27. No postcards will be mailed this year

Returning families will receive information the week of August 23 - 27.

Upcoming Dates - Mark your calendar

Orientation (Optional) for Kindergarten & 1st Grade Parents

September 9, 2021 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

This optional meeting will give a brief overview of the upcoming school year.

Picture Make-Up Day - September 22, 2021

If your student isn't able to come in for picture day on September 1, they will have their picture taken during the school day.

Coyote Dash - October 1, 2021

This PTA Fundraiser is held during the school day. Proceeds will fund field trip buses, and other school activities.

Parent Teacher Conferences - October 19 & 20, 2021

Watch future newsletters for details on signing up.

Did You Know?

School starts on Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Our school hours are 7:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

The entire school year schedule is available online.

Knowing when breaks are can be very helpful in planning your family vacations during times when school is not in session.

Reminders

Volunteer Needs

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PTA News

Join or Volunteer

Join the PTA

Check this item off of your list right now! Support your student, your school and all that the PTA does as well as stay informed throughout the year by joining the PTA. Join the PTA before the first day of school and be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card to 24/7 Active in Wayzata or one of three $5 Honey and Mackie gift cards!

Business Sponsors Needed

One role of the PTA is bringing the community, KL families, teachers and staff together to support and build each other up. This year we are inviting local businesses to become a Kimberly Lane sponsor with a financial donation. In exchange we are offering a variety of publicity opportunities, depending on the amount of the donation. If you are interested in finding out more information, please email PTA President, Kelly Koziol.

Community Education WISHES Youth Enrichment

New offering! Wayzata Community Ed and Twin City Tennis Camps are pleased to offer tennis lessons for ages 5-18 at Central Middle School this summer. Full or half-day camps available. Find more information and register on the Twin City Tennis website.

We are adding an elementary week to our middle and high school cross country clinic this summer and would love to get more elementary students involved. Learn more and register here.