Second Step Program

Hello Kindergarten families,
KES has partnered with Second Step organization, and they will providing mini lessons to your K child during the school year. Please read the family letter attached which further explains the program and its goals. Thank and have a great day. 

 K_Family_Letter.pdf 

KES Halloween Parade

Hello KES Kindergarten Parents/Guardians,
On October 31st KES will be conducting a Halloween Parade. Please read the following details. 

1. The event will take place from 9:45am-10:05am.
2. Students will walk with their classmates and teachers doing a full loop of the KES parking lot in their costumes. 
3. Parents can line the sidewalk and take pictures while cheering on their children.
4. Parents and family members will not be permitted to participate in the parade and/or enter the building during that time. 
5. Students will not be permitted to wear masks and/or bring prop weapons that can be deemed dangerous. 
6. If you do not want your child to participate in the event, please know we will have alternative activities for them in the cafeteria. 
7. Kindergarten parents. Please send your child to school in full costume that day.
8. At the conclusion of the parade students will re-enter the building and head back to their classroom. 
9. Finally, we are asking that parents do not take their children out of the parade lineup due to safety concerns. 

This will be a really fun event to connect KES and the community. If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a great day.
Sincerely,
John Fratto
KES Principal

 

Weekly Update 10/18

Hello KES parents/guardian's

I hope you all had a great week. Below, please find updates for the weeks ahead. Enjoy the long weekend. 

10/18- Costume Caper KES Cafeteria 6:30PM
10/17- PTO Meeting 6:30PM.
10/21-10/25- CKLA & AimsWeb (Math) benchmark assessments. 
10/29- Fall picture retakes. 
10/31- Halloween Parade 9:45am.

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    “I always lead with relationships,” Fratto said. “It is my number one trait. Walking around the building, saying hi to the students and the staff, to me that is a shot of life for the day.” 

    Getting to know students allows Fratto to identify their strengths and help them succeed, even if they make mistakes.   

    An educator for 12 years, Fratto started his career teaching social studies at Beacon High School but soon realized he wanted to be an administrator.  

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