Hi Kemptown Cougars!
We hope everyone is doing well. Thank you for all of your collaboration as we enter into our third week of virtual learning. We are leading the way, KES!
*STAFF CHANGE
Mrs. Cook, school secretary, is moving on to be a registrar at Urbana Middle School. If you have a chance, please send her an email with your well wishes - karen.cook@fcps.org
We have interviewed for a new secretary. The new person will be introduced when s/he is hired. Please continue to contact the front office with any questions/concerns.
*COUGAR CONNECTION
We know that there will be issues with technology. Please be patient with yourselves and the staff. The Cougar Connection is our Google Meet assistance service. It is available on school days from 9:00 am-Noon and 12:30-3:30 pm. It is also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 pm and on Saturdays from 1:00-2:00 pm. This forum allows you to talk to a KES staff member for assistance with technology or questions about assignments. If s/he doesn't have your answer, it will be expedited to ensure that a staff member will assist you in a timely manner. To access the Cougar Connection, please use https://meet.google.com/lookup/CougarConnection
*LUNCH AT WINDSOR KNOLLS
Windsor Knolls is the open school in this immediate area providing FREE meals. Centerville and Sugarloaf in Urbana are also open. WKMS is open for service from 11:00 – 1:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Participants can come to the front door of the school and be admitted in to come to the cafeteria where they can pick up breakfast & lunch meals. They can get meals for that day as well as for the next day when we are not open for service. This program is open to ANY child up to 18 years of age regardless of student status. This is a free program.
*KES SUPPORT
We are here to help you. The KES office staff is available at 240-236-3500 from 8:30 am-4:00 pm each school day. Schedules have been sent with times that teachers are available to assist. Please use the KES Staff Directory for email addresses to contact staff members. Please email the staff member and let him/her know that you would like to meet. Then, the staff member will be in touch with you during their scheduled availability.
Dr. Jones, KES School Counselor, is ready to support you and your families. Please contact her at laura.v.jones@fcps.org.
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*PTA RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS
Please be on the look-out for a Find Out First announcement from the PTA about the first Restaurant Fundraiser. This is a great way to support the PTA in this virtual learning environment.
*IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, September 24th - Virtual Back to School Night, 6:00-7:00 pm
Friday, September 25th - School Day
Monday, September 28th - School Closed
Wednesday, September 30th - PTA Restaurant Fundraiser
Friday, October 2nd - Instruction ends at 1:30 pm
Friday, October 16th - School Closed
TOGETHER...WE ARE KES!!
Please let me know if I can help you and your children in any way! I'm here to serve you!
Kathy Golightly
Proud Principal of KES Cougars
240-236-3500