Weekly Announcements
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Free/Reduced Lunch: It's not too late! If you believe your family may qualify for Free/Reduced lunch rates, please visit the website linked below to apply. A new application must be completed each school year, one per family. Filling out an application helps us with funding and future planning. A reduced breakfast is $0.30 and a reduced lunch is $0.40. Apply online or contact Mrs. Montgomery or Mrs. Schmid if you would like to receive a paper application. www.payschoolscentral.com
State Testing: See below for dates for 3rd and 4th grade Math state testing. Please ensure that your child is at school on time on testing days, gets a good night's sleep before testing, and eats a good breakfast at home or at school.
April 29th: 4th Grade Math OST Part 1
April 30th: 3rd Grade Math OST Part 1
May 1st: 4th Grade Math OST Part 2
May 2nd: 3rd Grade Math OST Part 2
Kean Science Night: Save the date for our upcoming Kean Science Night! Join us on April 30th, 6:00-7:15 PM, for a night of exciting science and robotics demos led by Wooster High School's Mr. Heller, Mr. Knight, and Mr. Melrose! Students and families are invited to be a part of interactive demonstrations and learn about Gas Laws & Pressure and Robotics & Engineering. There will be two sessions of each demo (Gas Laws in the gym, Robotics in the Library). See you there!
Session 1: 6:00-6:35
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Session 2: 6:40-7:15
Brains & Brawn: 4th grade students will have their annual Brains and Brawn event on May 10th at Follis Field. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up here. Shifts can be full day (9:15-2:00), AM only (9:15-12:00), or PM only (11:45-2:00). Click here to begin the volunteer background check process.
Edgewood Music: 4th grade students recently previewed music class options for Edgewood Middle School. Please complete this form to help Edgewood music staff prepare for next year.
Swim Day: Our students are working hard to reach their goal and earn 100,000 blue and gold tallies! To celebrate reaching this goal, we are planning a Kean Swim Day on May 23rd. Each grade level will swim at the Gault for 45 minutes. Students are to wear their bathing suits to school and pack underwear, a towel, a water bottle, and a bag for wet items.
General of the Month Signs: If your child has been a General of the Month this school year (September through February) it is time to return your yard sign! We love celebrating our students each month and would love to be able to continue to have signs for our April and May Generals of the Month. We currently don't have enough to make it through the end of the school year and are counting on our past students to share with our current and future Generals of the Month. Thank you!
Lost and Found: Please encourage your child to check out our Lost and Found! We have several unclaimed items waiting to be taken home. Any items left at the conclusion at the school year will be donated.
Christmas Run Congestion: If you pick up your child from Kean as a walker and park your car along the Skylark/Christmas Run neighborhood, please be courteous and considerate of the residents of that neighborhood. Please do not block driveways and be mindful of congestion during drop-off and dismissal times. Safety is our number one priority. Thank you for your help.
Change in Dismissal Plans: If you ever need to change the dismissal plan for your child, please contact your child's teacher and Mrs. Schmid before 3:00 PM of that day. Any notifications to the school after 3:00 PM are not guaranteed to be reflected in that day's dismissal procedures.
Safety: To ensure the safety of our students and staff, please do not let others into the building after being buzzed in the front door. Do not hold the door for the person behind you to let them enter the building. Each individual visitor must buzz in and be granted entry by our secretary. Thank you for your cooperation.
Important Dates:
April 29th: 4th Grade Math OST Part 1
April 30th: 3rd Grade Math OST Part 1
April 30th: Kean Science Night, 6:00-7:15 PM
May: Mental Health Awareness Month
May 1st: 4th Grade Math OST Part 2
May 2nd: 3rd Grade Math OST Part 2
May 3rd: School Lunch Hero Day
May 6th-10th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
May 6th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to The Wilderness Center
May 7th: Chipotle Dine to Donate, 4:00-8:00 PM
May 7th: PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM
May 8th: School Nurse Day
May 8th: 1st Grade Field Trip to Izaak Walton Memorial Forest
May 9th: 4th Grade Field Trip to Edgewood Middle School
May 10th: 4th Grade Brains & Brawn
May 14th: Domino's Dough Night
May 16th: Incoming Kindergarten Tours, 10:00 AM & 1:30 PM
May 18th: National Speech-Language Pathologist Day
May 20th-24th: Right to Read Week
May 20th: Community Leadership Rally, 9:45-10:15 AM, HS PAC
May 20th: Author Celebration, 10:45-11:15 AM
May 21st: Field Day, KG, 1st, & 2nd @ 9:00-11:00 AM, 3rd & 4th @ 1:00-3:00 PM
May 21st: Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 PM
May 22nd: Breakfast of Champions, 8:15-8:45 AM
May 24th: Last Day for Students
May 24th: Grade Cards Go Home
May 24th: 4th Grade Award Ceremony, 10:00 AM
May 24th: 4th Grade Clap Out, 3:00 PM
Have a great week!
-Mrs. Montgomery