Kernan Trail Elementary’s First Annual Fun Run

The Boosterthon Fun Run program is a healthy alternative to traditional product sales that raises much-needed funds for our school and many others across America. The nine-day Boosterthon program also promotes three specific values during the fun-filled program: Fitness, Leadership, and Character.

This year’s character theme is “EPIC Adventure,” and it’s all about Teamwork! Our students will be building character by learning the four secrets of good teams: Encourage, Play, Invite and Celebrate! The event will kick off with a 30-minute school-wide Pep Rally on March 26th and conclude on April 4th with the Boosterthon Fun Run event. Students get pledges towards the number of laps they will run at the Boosterthon Fun Run. Every student participates in the Fun Run, regardless of pledges raised, and receives a “Boosterthon All-Star” t-shirt. Enter your pledges at funrun.com. Each student has his/her own safe and secure Boosterthon Fun Run webpage to log in pledges and watch character videos. Sponsors can pay their pledges online! All pledges are tax-deductible! Proceeds will be used to add shade to our playground.

How can you support KTE?

· Connect your child to sponsors—friends & family—who can give a pledge. Aim for 10 sponsors!
· Come and cheer on your child at the Boosterthon Fun Run on April 4th!
· Go to http://boosterthoninfo.com/kernantrailpanthers/to learn more about the Boosterthon Fun Run or connect at www.facebook.com/KTEPTA.

Thanks in advance for supporting KTE PTA and we aim to make a difference in the lives of children. Our goal with Boosterthon funds is to provide shade for the playground!

Your Feedback Made a Difference!

The State Board of Education voted last week on the 7 changes that affect elementary school. A recap of the vote is:

• Change 1: More rigorous Level 3 cut scores - Approved






• Change 2: Implement a Reading Threshold – 25% Approved to be implemented starting next year





• Change 3: Include SWD(Students with disabilities) and ELL (Engligh Language Learners) students in proficiency calculations – Postponed for further discussion next month





• Change 4: Reduce cell size requirement to 10 – Continued Discussion





• Change 5: Modify the Learning Gains calculation for Level 1 and 2 students - Approved





• Add weight for students who move to Level 4 or 5 - Approved





• Remove Level 3 students from Lowest 25% - Approved
  

Thanks to all that submitted written and/or electronic surveys. A collaborated effort by all State of Florida citizens did make a difference. Continue to send your comments on change 3 to the State Board members!

Calling All Volunteers...

We have several volunteer opportunities coming up at KTE. Please contact Marissa Haynes at 240-0267 if you can help with any of the following dates:

Vision Screening- Feb. 9th
FCAT Writes-Feb. 28th
Spring Class Pictures- March 15th
Boosterthon Fun Run- April 4th
FCAT- April 16th-27th

Marissa can also be reached via email at marissahaynes@comcast.net

PTA on Facebook!

We have created a Facebook page as another way to communicate important and timely information. Stay informed and connected by searching for Kernan Trail Elementary PTA on facebook and "Like" us.

2011-2012 Yearbook

If you have any photos that you would like to have placed in the yearbook, please email them in .jpg format to marissahaynes@comcast.net. Please include the names of the persons in the photo and the event at which it was taken. We will try and include all that are possible.

100 Point Bonus in Your January Paper!

Do you receive the Jacksonville newspaper?

Labels for Education will offer a special collection sheet for bonus points in your newspaper on January 8th, 2012. Be sure to look for the collection sheet and turn in completed sheets to KTE PTA by March 1, 2012. Thank you for your support!

Happy New Year from all of us at KTE PTA!