Kernan Trail Elementary PTA

100 Point Bonus in Your January Paper!

2012-01-02T12:49:00.001-05:00

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!

2012-01-02T12:48:00.000-05:00

Mr. Rogers Sweater Drive

2011-12-12T15:45:00.000-05:00

Thank you to all who participated in the Sweater Drive. KTE turned in over 30 sweaters, jackets, hats, and blankets. During this time of year, the homeless shelters are always thankful for any donations they receive. Thank you for your support.

Box Tops

2011-12-12T11:55:00.000-05:00

WOW! Once again the KTE family has come together to help our school. Once all the box tops were counted and sent in to General Mills, KTE got the news that we will receive a check for $1,019.00. Thank you for your time and effort to cut and count tops!

First Coast News Teacher of the Week

2011-12-07T18:42:00.002-05:00

Congratulations Ms. Tyrie for being recognized as this week's First Coast News "Teacher of the Week!"

Polar Express Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A

2011-12-02T15:49:00.001-05:00

Please join us Monday, December 12th from 5:30-8pm for a night of Polar Express entertainment at the Chick-fil-A located on the corner of Atlantic Blvd. and Hodges. There will be train rides, hot chocolate and some of our very own KTE faculty will be reading the Polar Express. Chick-fil-A will graciously donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds to Kernan Trail Elementary. We hope you will come enjoy a fun night with your teachers and friends!

Holiday Gift Shop

2011-12-02T15:47:00.001-05:00

You and your child are invited to participate in the upcoming Holiday Gift Shop. This program makes it possible for your student to experience the joy of choosing their own special holiday gifts for family and friends. The children have so much fun they don’t realize they are participating in a valuable learning experience of comparing prices and staying on budget.

HUNDREDS of quality gifts for the children will be available to choose from ranging from 25¢ to $12.50. The TAX FREE items include sports memorabilia, jewelry, tools, mugs and much more. This is a CASH ONLY store; no checks or credit cards please.

The gift shop will be located in the Teachers Lounge near the dining room and will be open December 12th -16th from 7:30-8:30am and 3:00-5:00pm. Extended hours are available on Thursday, December 15th during the PTA General Meeting. All students MUST be accompanied by an adult to shop.

We also need parent volunteers to assist in setting up, restocking tables and breaking down the shop. If you would like to be a Holiday Helper, please contact our PTA Volunteer Coordinator Marissa Haynes at (904)240-0267 or email her at marissahaynes@comcast.net.

Rally for Recess

2011-11-16T18:58:00.002-05:00

Please keep sending in the labels off specially marked Danimals products for the Rally for Recess Program. Our school is ranked 15th in the Gator League. We collect the "Labels for Education" off the packages as well as enter the codes you send us for this program. Thank you for your continued participation!

Mister Rogers Sweater Drive

2011-11-08T15:14:00.001-05:00

WJCT and VyStar Credit Union, in partnership with the Duval County Public Schools, are honoring the memory of Fred Rogers with the 7th annual Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive.

The drive runs through November 30 and accepts new and gently used sweaters, jackets, hats, gloves and blankets.

Contributions will be donated to the St. Vincent's Mobile Outreach Ministry, the Clara White Mission and St. Mary's Episcopal Church.

The top three Duval County schools who collect the most items from November 1 - November 30, 2011 will receive a special prize.

Have your child bring them to the front office and drop in the container.

Fall Picture Retakes

2011-11-02T14:52:00.002-04:00

If your student was absent on picture day, we have scheduled retakes for November 17th. Please let your child's teacher know if your student needs their picture taken that day. Thank you!

Volunteer of the Year!

2011-11-02T14:51:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to Mrs. Betty Warren for being selected for Kernan Trail's Volunteer of the Year!

Flag Raising November 10th

2011-10-31T12:59:00.000-04:00

Monday, Nov. 10, we are having a special flag raising ceremony to honor our veterans and military families. Immediately following the flag raising ceremony we will have a light breakfast to honor out KTE military families. This event will be held in the media center. All KTE military families are invited to attend. Thank you for your service to our country.

PTA Meeting Thursday, November 17th at 7pm

2011-10-31T12:57:00.001-04:00

The fifth graders will be performing with an "open-mic coffee house" style program. They will write and read poems about "What a Hero Means to Me" or What can I do for our nations heroes?" Please plan to attend as the fifth graders are working hard to prepare for this program. All parents are encouraged to attend even if you don't have a student in fifth grade.

Please Join PTA

2011-10-31T12:56:00.000-04:00

PLEASE remember to join PTA. Parents, grandparents, aunt, and uncles are all encouraged to join PTA for just $5.00. There for many benefits to being a PTA member including discounts at Tropical Smoothie, Pizza Palace, Apple Computers, and discount tickets for the Jaguars, Suns, Jacksonville Zoo and others. The PTA works hard to provide our students with special programs and treats. Please support our efforts.

First Coast News Teacher of the Week

2011-10-26T16:22:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to our fifth grade teacher, Mr. Lamberson for being recognized as "Teacher of the Week" by First Coast News!

Red Ribbon Week October 24-27th

2011-10-24T17:25:00.000-04:00

This week at KTE is Red Ribbon Week. Panthers are encouraged to Try your Best* Believe in Yourself* Think PAWS-itively!

Events for this week are as follows:
Tuesday: Team up Day – wear your favorite Team jersey.
Wednesday – TIE one on for PAWS-itive Choices Day (wear a tie)
Thursday – RED-itude Day – wear something red

KTE wants to see as many students as possible make PAWS-itive choices everyday!

Sip & Read October 26th & 27th

2011-10-20T15:47:00.003-04:00

Forms will be coming home with your student this week. Order your child a fresh-fruit smoothie to enjoy during this month's Sip & Read. The 12 oz. smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe come in three flavor choices for $2. They will be delivered before 2pm on October 26th for grades K-2 and 3rd grade classes for Ms. Mathis, Ms. Tyrie and Ms. Bloor and October 27th for the rest of 3rd grade, 4th and 5th. Orders are due to your child's teacher by October 24th. Please send exact change along with the form in an envelope or baggie with your child's name on it. If you would like to help distribute the smoothies on these dates, please contact Marissa Haynes at 904-240-0267 or email her at marissahaynes@comcast.net.

Monster Mash Dance

2011-10-20T08:18:00.002-04:00

Students and chaperones are asked to wear costumes to the Monster Mash Dance.

Fall Festival This Friday!

2011-10-16T22:51:00.002-04:00

Join us for food, fun, hayrides, games, bounce houses, and dunking booth at the Fall Festival on Friday, October 21st from 5:30-8:00pm. Tickets are available for advance purchase for 5 for $1.00 through Thursday, October 20th. Tickets purchased at the festival will be 4 for $1.00. All tickets are non-refundable.

We need your help! This is our biggest event of the year. We are looking for volunteers during school hours to assist with event set up, during festival hours to help run the booths and after festival hours for event tear down. If you know a high school student that is looking for community service hours, this is a great way to earn extra hours! Help make this year another success and volunteer for this event! Please contact the PTA Volunteer Coordinator Marissa Haynes at 904-240-0267 or email her at marissahaynes@comcast.net.

Monster Mash Dance

2011-10-16T22:50:00.000-04:00

All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to the Monster Mash Dance on Thursday, October 27th from 3:15-5:15pm in the Media Center. Don't forget to wear your costume!
Cost for dance is $6.00 and includes 1 slice of pizza, 1 drink, and a goodie bag.
(Bring your character costume to change into after school right before the dance.)

Permission slips and money must be to your child's teacher no later than Thursday, October 20th.

Welcome Back

2011-08-23T10:24:00.003-04:00

Welcome back to a fantastic new school year!

Don't forget to get in on the fun now by becoming a full-fledged PTA member! Join the PTA today by sending your $5 membership fee to school with your child and help us reach our goal of 100% PTA memberships at Kernan Trail Elementary. Don't forget that grandparents and friends can all join the PTA too!

Mrs. Appleman's Book Nook

2011-06-05T14:03:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to check out the sidebar link to Mrs. Appleman's Book Nook for the Sunshine State Readers or just click HERE.

PTA of the Year

2011-05-24T20:30:00.000-04:00

Kernan Trail Elementary PTA has received the Duval County Large School PTA of The Year Award at the Annual PTA President and Principal’s Luncheon held on Tuesday, May 24th. Our PTA also received 1st Place for our History Book that showcased pictures of all of the PTA sponsored events.

It is worth noting that last year we received recognition in only five areas. This year we received a total of 10 awards and 1 Helping Hands Recognition.

· 100% Faculty Membership
· Creative Use of Technology Award
· Grandparent Gold Membership Award
· History Book Award
· Humanitarian Award
· Local Unit Achievement Award
· Reading Award
· Reflections Participation
· Right Foot Award
· Vision Screening
· Red Helping Hands Recognition

Congratulations!!! Thank you Kernan Trail Elementary PTA for your commitment to our school!!

PTA Board Elections for 2011-2012

2011-05-15T23:13:00.000-04:00

PTA board elections for the 2011-2012 school year will be held at the General PTA Meeting on Thursday, May 19th at 7:00pm.. Please consider being on the board and helping to make Kernan Trail Elementary the best school it can be for our students, teachers, and parents. Elected board positions are as follows:

President
1st VP of Volunteers,
2nd VP of Fundraising
3rd VP of Membership
Treasurer
Secretary

Committees include:
Yearbook, Fall Festival Chair, Reflections Chair, Historian, Newsletter Coordinator, and Sunshine Math Coordinator.
All positions are open to candidates who are interested in the job. If you have any questions about an individual position or any committees, please call Patricia Beeman at 616-3071 or email at ktepta@gmail.com and plan to attend the PTA meeting this Thursday, May 19th at 7pm.

Thank You Volunteers!

2011-05-15T23:05:00.005-04:00

We are so grateful for the continued support of all the KTE volunteers. We STILL need you!! If you can help with any of the following events, please contact Karen Stephan at kmstephan@comcast.net or at 904-382-7161.

• May 18 at 1:00pm: Sunshine Math Celebration
Come help serve cupcakes to our Math Superstars!

• May 25 afternoon: Sip and Read
Come help deliver smoothies to our K-2nd grade students.

• May 26 afternoon: Sip and Read
Come help deliver smoothies to our 3rd-5th grade students.

• May 31-Jun 3: BOGO Scholastic BookFair
Help students select and purchase books.

• Jun 3: KTE Extravaganza/Talent Show 6pm
Help set up, clean up, or assist with talent show or auction, etc…contact Rebecca Maxwell at 904-735-8730 or rebeccamaxwell@bellsouth.net.

Kernan Trail Extravanganza and Talent Show

2011-05-12T23:08:00.000-04:00

The PTA is excited to announce our First Annual Talent Show at KTE to be held on June 3rd at 6:00pm. All students interested in participating in the talent show must audition on Saturday, May 21st and submit an entry form to the school office by Friday, May 13th. Entry forms are available on the school website or at the following link: Entry Form

Extravaganza Volunteers

2011-05-12T10:50:00.001-04:00

Dear Volunteers,

We have a great event coming up and we need some extra help! This year, KTE's Family Night on Friday, June 3 is going to be the Kernan Talent Extravaganza featuring our own students in a Talent Show. We will also have dinner and a silent auction as we have in years past. As we are getting so close to the day of the event, there is much to do and we will need many hands the night of the event. I am PLEADING for some help in the following areas. Please contact me if you can help.

- Someone handy to create a backstage curtain at the left of the stage
- Someone to create/set up some basic decor on the stage
- Ticket Takers the night of the event
- A couple people on food to make sure things are running smoothly, help with clean up, etc (the meal will be catered)
- Someone to assist with auction items and bids the night of the event

Thank you so much, please let me know if you can help! We are expecting this to be a HUGE event because of the student participation!
Blessings,
Rebecca Maxwell
Family Night Chair
735.8730
rebeccamaxwell@bellsouth.net

Teacher Appreciation Week

2011-05-09T10:20:00.000-04:00

May 9th-May 13th is Teacher Appreciation Week at Kernan Trail Elementary. Please let our teachers know how much we "Appreciate" all they do for our students. You could send a note, a small gift, a little treat, or a flower...just something to let them know that we think the teachers at Kernan Trail are AWESOME!

PTA Night with the Suns

2011-05-03T22:51:00.001-04:00

PTA Night with the Jacksonville Suns is almost here!

Jacksonville Suns vs. Mobile Bay Bears

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

"Family Feast Night"

All PTA members showing PTA cards when purchasing tickets will receive 1/2 price tickets at $5.25 in the Special Reserved Section. Child tickets (ages 4-14) are $2.50.

Gates open at 6:00pm and game time is at 7:05pm

Family Feast Night is also on May 10th which means hot dogs, peanuts, and ice cream are 50 cents each.

For advanced block seating reservations, contact Sarah Foster at 358-2846 or sarahf@jaxsuns.com and mention you are a PTA member. For additional information, click HERE.

Annual Field/Play This Week

2011-05-02T22:23:00.000-04:00

Coach Mulryan is still in need of some volunteers to help with this week's Field Days.

You will want to wear tennis/athletic shoes and a hat. If you are available to help during any of the following times, please contact Karen Stephan at 382-7161 or at ktepta@gmail.com.

May 2nd 9:00am-11:00am: Kindergarten
May 2nd 12:00pm-2:00pm: 1st Grade
May 3rd 9:00am-11:00am: 2nd Grade
May 4th 9:00am-11:00am: 3rd Grade
May 5th 9:00am-11:00am: 4th Grade
May 6th 9:00am-11:00am: 5th Grade

Decorating Cakes!

2011-04-28T10:28:00.000-04:00

Mother's Day Cakes will be decorated on Friday, May 6th in the Dining Room.

We had a very successful sale on Mother's Day cakes this year and now we need volunteers to help our students decorate those cakes before they go home. A representative from Publix will be there to help and provide various colored icings and decorations.

If you have some time available to help,

please contact Karen Stephan at 382-7161 or at ktepta@gmail.com.

Don't Forget

2011-04-28T10:08:00.000-04:00

Don't Forget...

PTA Beautification Day is this Saturday, April 30th starting at 8am!

Come help us trim hedges, spread mulch, and weed flower beds. Don't forget your gloves and any gardening tools that would be helpful. Doughnuts will be provided for the "early birds".

PTA Meeting on Thursday

2011-04-20T07:00:00.005-04:00

Don't forget to attend the PTA Meeting this Thursday, April 21st at 7pm. The resource teachers are in charge of the grade presentation so several students from different grade levels will be participating. We hope to see you there!

Kernan Trail Extravaganza

2011-04-19T23:19:00.000-04:00

You won't want to miss this year's Kernan Trail Extravaganza and Silent Auction on June 3rd. We will be hosting a talent show to showcase the many talents of our students at Kernan Trail Elementary. More information regarding the talent show will be sent home this week in your student's planner. We will also have a catered dinner and items to bid on during the Silent Auction. More information will be posted later.

PTA Day at the Jacksonville Suns

2011-04-19T23:12:00.000-04:00

PTA membership has it's perks and it's almost time to cash in on one! Mark your calendars for the PTA Day at the Jacksonville Suns on Tuesday, May 11th. Be sure to show your PTA membership card at the gate to get discounted tickets. More details to follow.

We Love Our Volunteers!

2011-04-18T23:06:00.001-04:00

Thank you to all our FCAT Volunteers! You were a tremendous help and the teachers were very appreciative with your efforts to help their classes be prepared for the test. We love our volunteers and so grateful for the time you spend helping to make Kernan Trail Elementary great.

Volunteers are needed for some upcoming dates. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the following, please contact Karen Stephan at 904-382-7161 or at ktepta@gmail.com.

April 30th 8:00am-12:00noon: Spring Beautification Day
Come help us trim hedges, spread mulch, and weed flower beds. Don't forget your gloves and any gardening tools that would be helpful. Doughnuts will be provided for the "early birds".

Field/Play Days
May 2nd 9:00am-11:00am: Kindergarten
May 2nd 12:00pm-2:00pm: 1st Grade
May 3rd 9:00am-11:00am: 2nd Grade
May 4th 9:00am-11:00am: 3rd Grade
May 5th 9:00am-11:00am: 4th Grade
May 6th 9:00am-11:00am: 5th Grade
Come assist Coach Mulryan in the activities and feel free to cheer on the students!

Beautification Day

2011-04-13T14:06:00.000-04:00

PTA Beautification Day at Kernan Trail Elementary will be held on Saturday, April 30th from 8:00am-12:00pm. Come help spread mulch, trim hedges, and weed flower beds to help "spring clean" our school campus! Bring your gloves, rakes, shovels, and water!

Volunteers Needed

2011-04-05T22:31:00.000-04:00

Volunteers are needed on FCAT Testing dates beginning Monday April 11th - Thursday April 14th from 8:20am-8:50am.

We need help pouring juice and passing out snacks to our 3rd, 4th & 5th graders as they prepare for FCAT testing. If you are able to help 1 day, 2 days or all 4 days, please contact Karen Stephan at 904-382-7161.

Spring Break and FCAT

2011-03-25T00:38:00.001-04:00

Everyone please have a safe and wonderful Spring Break.

Today marks the end of the 3rd quarter. Only 9 weeks to go till summer break.

Just a reminder for those students in 3rd,4th and 5th grade to please keep up their reading time. Don't forget to encourage any Math and Science questions. The kids will need to be ready to jump back into their school work when we return on Monday, April 4th as they only have 5 days to get back in the swing of school routines and be ready for FCAT. If you are available to help pour juice, give out snack on FCAT mornings, please contact Karen Stephan, our Volunteer coordinator to let her know you are willing to help - that's kmstephan@comcast.net

Thanks!

Patricia Beeman

PTA Meeting & Performance

2011-03-16T12:40:00.000-04:00

All PTA members and parents are invited to attend:

PTA General Meeting

Thursday, March 17th

7:00pm

Kernan Trail Elementary Dining Room

Performance by 1st Grade

Playground Equipment

2011-03-16T12:34:00.000-04:00

Just sharing an update on the playground equipment purchased earlier this year by the PTA. All playground equipment is now installed and the kids will be able to enjoy it once we get the final sign-off from the Safety Dept at the school board.

Tuesday at Chick Fil-A

2011-03-14T21:07:00.002-04:00

Need a mid-week break from cooking dinner? Come join us for Spirit Night at Chick Fil-A at Queen’s Harbor (corner of Atlantic and Hodges Blvd.) on Tuesday March 15th from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Come find out what teacher will be masquerading as a cow this time!

Community Budget Meetings

2011-03-11T07:02:00.001-05:00

Superintendent Ed Pratt-Dannals will be hosting a series of community budget meetings to discuss the current and upcoming financail situation, available revenue, and the district's plans to meet its mission of providing all students with high quality educational opportunities. Please consider attending one of the following meetings:
Monday, April 4th at 6pm: Atlantic Coast High School
Thursday, April 7th at 6pm: Andrew Jackson High School
Monday, April 11th at 6pm: Ed White High School

For a list of legislative priorites, click on the following link: http://www.duvalschools.org/static/aboutdcps/superintendent/legislative_information.asp

Moving to Middle School?

2011-03-10T22:53:00.000-05:00

Dear 5th grade families: If your student will be attending Kernan Middle School next year, please consider becoming a part of Kernan Middle School PTSA Board for the 2011-2012 school year. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Debra O’Berry, president of Kernan Middle School PTSA at 904-945-9028.

Kernan Trail Elementary Vision Statement

2011-03-08T22:10:00.001-05:00

Why a New Vision for Kernan Trail Elementary?

Previously, Kernan Trail Elementary was part of Kernan Middle School. They shared the same vision. The Kernan Trail School Advisory Council decided it would benefit the school to change and personalize our vision for an elementary school. With the effort of parents, teachers, students and administrators, several vision options were created. Representatives of each stakeholder group went back to their group to come to consensus on the new vision statement. KTE SAC is proud to announce the new vision statement for Kernan Trail Elementary is:

KTE inspires students, teachers and parents to take the journey of lifelong learning through our commitment to teaching, our quest for learning and community involvement.

Spring Portraits

2011-03-01T12:53:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder that Spring Portraits will be taken at school on Thursday, March 3rd. Class group photos must be paid for on picture day. Please see fliers from Cady & Cady studios for more information.

Sip & Read at KTE

2011-03-01T12:42:00.000-05:00

Our classes will be reading the Book of the Month on Friday, March 4th. Reading starts at 2:00pm.

You may order a fresh-fruit smoothie for your child to enjoy during the reading by sending in the order form and money to your child's teacher by tomorrow Wednesday March 2nd.

Smoothies come from Tropical Smoothie Cafe and will be delivered around 1:30pm. (Volunteers are needed for this so if you are able to help, please contact Karen Stephan at 382-7161.

Volunteers Needed

2011-02-27T22:57:00.000-05:00

Please contact Karen Stephan if you are able to help with any of the following volunteer opportunities:
March 3: Need volunteers to help with Picture Day for class and individual pictures. This will take all day. We can use any time you can give.
March 4: Sip & Read - Need volunteers to help distribute smoothies to our students at 1:30pm for the Book of the Month reading.
March 9: Hearing Screening - Screening will be done for grades K-1st and any new Duval County students. We already have the screeners, but we need volunteers to help move students through the process.
Library: Need help in the Media Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, and some Fridays returning library materials to shelves.
Art: Need volunteers to assist our Art Teacher with art classes specifically in the afternoon with Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades.

Survey: Tell Them What You Think

2011-02-25T12:35:00.000-05:00

The Florida Dept of Education is working with schools to gather information on how well parents think their child’s school is partnering with parents of students with disabilities, and would like to include your input. Your responses will guide efforts to improve services and results for children and families.

Who should fill out the survey?

All parents of children with disabilities and a current IEP in grades preschool to grade 12 (note: this survey is not about gifted programs and services.)

Go to ESEsurvey.com to complete the survey anytime between now and June 30th 2011.

Parking on the Grass

2011-02-24T12:32:00.000-05:00

Parking on the grass has become a concern. While the school appreciates that parents want to walk their children up to the building, some concerns have been raised to the Administration that parents are not properly parking in the grass section or are even driving onto the sidewalk

Please realize that parking in that area is a courtesy and be mindful of everyone's safety when parking in that area. Thank you.

Kindergarten Performs this Thursday

2011-02-16T07:00:00.000-05:00

Please join us for our PTA meeting this Thursday February 17th at 7:00pm and enjoy a performance by our Kindergarteners. It will certainly be an entertaining night!

Send in BoxTops by Friday

2011-02-15T22:24:00.000-05:00

Don't forget to send in any BoxTops you have collected by this Friday, February 18th. Please include your child's name and teacher because the class with the most BoxTops will win an ice cream party.

Come Counting with Us!

2011-02-08T21:58:00.000-05:00

Thank you to all our parents who are collecting BoxTops to earn money for our school! We are now in need of some great volunteers to help us count all those cash-earning rectangles!! We will be counting BoxTops this Friday, February 11th at 9:00am.

If you are interested in helping us count so that we can meet our deadline to submit all collected BoxTops, please contact Karen Stephan at 382-7161.

Boundary Changes for Kernan Trail Elementary

2011-02-07T21:45:00.000-05:00

The Duval County School Board voted 7-0 to re-establish the boundaries for Kernan Trail Elementary School. To decrease overcrowding, the School Board voted to have 3 neighborhoods redistricted to other schools. Wynnfield Lakes and Hawkins Cove subdivisions have been reassigned to the new school off North Kernan for the 2011-2012 school year. Bentwater Place subdivision area will be reassigned to Abess Park Elementary for the 2011-2012 school year.

To view a map of the new boundaries click on the link below:

Map of New Boundaries for Kernan Trail Elementary

Collecting BoxTops?

2011-02-04T23:07:00.000-05:00

BoxTops = CASH for our School!

The next deadline for BoxTops is February 18th, so if you have been collecting BoxTops, please send them in with your child so they can be counted and submitted to General Mills before our deadline.

Help Wanted

2011-01-28T10:16:00.000-05:00

HISTORIAN:
Kernan Trail PTA is looking for someone to be our Historian and create this year's scrapbook. The PTA provides the materials and photos and you provide the creativity! If you are interested in preserving our school's memories this year, please contact PTA president Patricia Beeman at ktepta@gmail.com or at 616-3071.

YEARBOOK COORDINATOR:
Our yearbook editor is "graduating" to Middle school with her son next year. If anyone is interested in learning the ropes and becoming our future yearbook editor, please contact Patricia Beeman at ktepta@gmail.com and I will forward your information to Paige (current editor.) Now would be a great time to learn since the yearbook is being put together as we speak.

Yearbook Orders

2011-01-28T10:10:00.002-05:00

Don’t miss out on all the memories captured in the 2010-2011 Kernan Trail Elementary Yearbook! Orders are now being accepted for the yearbook at a cost of just $20.00 per book. Yearbooks are available while supplies last, so to ensure your child gets a yearbook, please send in your money today.Note to all 5th grade Parents: Dedications to 5th grade students are available at a cost of $5 per 25 words. Dedication forms are due back by March 4th.

Congratulations

2011-01-24T10:49:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the following students:

Charisma Colbert, 2nd grade

Jennifer Pann, 5th grade

for receiving an Award of Merit for their submissions to the Reflections program this year.

We applaud their success in acheivement in the Visual Arts.

Congratulations!!

PTA Member Perks

2011-01-24T10:46:00.001-05:00

Are you a PTA member? Make sure you take advantage of these great offers for PTA members:

• All year long, PTA members can eat at Tropical Smoothie Cafe' and get 15% off. Be sure to show your PTA card when you order your meal.

• February 2011 is PTA month at Jacksonville Zoo. Show your PTA card when purchasing entrance tickets and each member of your party will receive a $2.00 discount. (Discount applies to up to 4 people.)

• PTA day at the Jacksonville Suns game in May. Details will be available soon.

PTA Reading Night

2011-01-19T10:56:00.000-05:00

PTA Reading Night at Kernan Trail will be held tomorrow night, January 20th, beginning at 6:30pm. Join us as we host accomplished illustrator and local artist Laurie Klein. Click here to see some of her work http://www.lauriekleinart.com/.

Pizzas are available for dinner that night from CiCi's pizza. Send in money by Thursday morning - cheese and pepperoni are available for $6 each.

Department of Education Launches New Web Tool for Parents

2011-01-12T00:20:00.003-05:00

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES NEW WEB TOOL FOR PARENTS

TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Department of Education launched a new web resource today designed with parents in mind. The new "Success Measures" website was crafted to help parents understand how changes to Florida's standards and assessments in the months and years to come will impact their children. The most critical element of the site is the newly created "Success Measures Pathway Tool," which is designed to provide parents and students with personalized reports detailing what is being taught and tested in our classrooms on a student-by-student basis.

"Providing a user-friendly resource that allows our parents and students to understand Florida's curriculum standards and assessments is critical to our efforts to make them more informed about their schools," said Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith. "As we move forward with national standards in our classrooms, this new tool will help us to better work with parents to prepare our children for their continued educational achievement and future workforce success."

Through the Success Measures Pathway Tool, users can submit the school year, grade level and the anticipated courses their student will be taking. With this basic information, the Pathway Tool then generates a brief report detailing the assessments aligned with the courses selected at the time the courses will be taken, as well as a thorough listing of the content covered on those assessments. Parents and students can use the Success Measures Pathway Tool to learn about current and future assessments and coursework.

The Success Measures website is aimed at educating parents and students about how Florida's curriculum standards and assessments system combine to produce statewide measures of student success. Presently, the website focuses on student assessments such as the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), FCAT 2.0, and End-of-Course assessments. In the future, the Success Measures website will encompass all Florida assessments including postsecondary readiness and certification exams.

Visit the Florida Department of Education website for Success Measures at www.fldoe.org/SuccessMeasures

We need volunteers!

2011-01-05T07:00:00.003-05:00

We love our volunteers at Kernan Trail and we rely on your support. Volunteers make a big impact on the quality of education our students receive. The PTA needs volunteers for a few upcoming dates. Please consider volunteering for any of the following:

February 10: Vision Screening
March 1st: FCAT Writes

April 11th-April 15: FCAT week

If you are able to volunteer a little of your time, please contact Karen Stephan at kmstephan@comcast.net or at 904-382-7161 or at ktepta@gmail.com.

Please have your blue DCPS Volunteer Identification card with you (or wear it) when volunteering. If you do not have your volunteer card, applications are available in the front office or you can apply online at http://www.duvalschools.org/.

Join the PTA

2011-01-03T13:54:00.000-05:00

It's 2011 a there is still time to join the PTA.

We need 164 more memberships to reach our goal of 100% PTA membership at Kernan Trail Elementary. Join in the fun and help support our school...send in your $5 membership fee with your child today!

Don't Forget...Book Fair this week!

2010-12-13T12:59:00.001-05:00

Need to get some last minute shopping done? Why not stop by at the book fair this week to pick up any last minute gifts.

The book fair will be open from about 8:15-8:45 for parents with children, no children unattended in the media center.

There will be classes all day (students will attend with their classes), then when dismissal starts, children must have an adult with them to come in. The Media Specialist, Mrs. Wintamute will be
there till 6:00 each day and before and after PTA meeting on Thursday.

Do you love Chik-fil-A?

2010-12-01T23:25:00.001-05:00

Don't forget...it's Spirit Night at Chik-fil-A

As the cow says...

"Eat more Chicken!"

Come join us at Chik-Fil-A for Kernan Trail Elementary Spirit Night (located at the corner of Atlantic and Hodges) on Thursday, December 2nd from 5:30-8:00pm.

Don't forget to tell the cashier that you are with our school! Hope to see you there!

Join the "Hike"

2010-11-30T01:33:00.000-05:00

Join our "Hike" at Kernan Trail by Volunteering!!

If you are interested in volunteering, please come to our Volunteer Training on Wednesday, December 1st at 8:30am in the Media Center.

We will discuss the requirements for Duval County and opportunities to volunteer at Kernan Trail Elementary.

PTA Meeting Tonight!

2010-11-18T13:30:00.000-05:00

Don't forget...

PTA General Meeting

-TONIGHT-

Thursday November 18th

7:00pm

Our second graders will be performing a Thanksgiving program so come enjoy the evening with us.

PTA Membership Benefits

2010-11-15T22:22:00.002-05:00

Are you a PTA member? If you haven't joined us yet, there is still time. Send your $5 membership fee today and help support our students, teachers, and school.

PTA membership includes some fantastic benefits during the 2010-2011 school year including:

PTA day at the MOSH - November 20, 2010
1 Free Child's admission with every paid adult admission for PTA cardholders.

PTA Game Day with the Jaguars - December 12, 2010
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Oakland Raiders. Discount tickets will be available for this game.
PTA day at the Jaguars is Sunday, December 12th at 1pm for the Oakland Raiders game.
Fill out the form at the link below to receive your ticket(s).

http://dccpta.org/2010/11/membership-benefit-jaguars-game/

PTA Month at the Zoo - February 1-28, 2011

PTA members showing their membership cards will get $2 off admission for up to 4 people. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

PTA Night with the Suns - May 2011 (day TBA)
All PTA members showing their PTA membership card will receive a "Buy one Get one deal" and special child's pricing.

See you at Tijuana Flats!

2010-11-15T22:03:00.000-05:00

Come get some Tex Mex before the turkey! It's our first Spirit Night at Tijuana Flats this Wednesday, Nov 17th from 5-8pm.

KTE will get 10% of all sales. Be sure to bring the flyer (in your child's backpack on Tuesday) and WRITE their name/class on the back. The class with the highest students in attendance will win a free dessert party from Tijuana Flats.

Tijuana Flats is located at 13529 Beach Blvd (Northwest side of the Beach/Hodges intersection)

We hope to see you there!

Love to Scrapbook?

2010-11-04T22:49:00.000-04:00

Do you love to scrapbook?

Kernan Trail PTA is looking for someone to be our Historian and create this year's scrapbook. The PTA provides the materials and photos and you provide the creativity!

If you are interested in preserving our school's memories this year, please contact PTA president Patricia Beeman at ktepta@gmail.com.

Spirit Night at Tijuana Flats

2010-11-04T22:45:00.001-04:00

Come enjoy some delicious food and take a break from cooking!

Join us on Wednesday, November 17th from 5:00-8:00pm for KTE Spirit Night at Tijuana Flats at the corner of Beach and Hodges. Fliers will be sent home with your child on Monday November 15th. Bring the flyer to Tijana Flats and our school will receive 10% of the proceeds.

ACE Community Meeting

2010-11-01T00:24:00.002-04:00

ACE Community Meeting: New Elementary School

Wednesday, November 3rd

6:00pm

Kernan Middle School Cafeteria

All are welcome to attend.

This ACE Community Meeting is being held to discuss the boundary lines for the new Elementary School currently under construction on Kernan Blvd north of Atlantic Blvd. This redistricting is going to affect KTE families. Please come out to the meeting to see the proposed changes for "who goes where" next year.
The PTA encourages all parents to attend and share their comments. Our PTA president has been attending the workshops regarding the new school opening. If you have any questions, please email the PTA president, Patricia Beeman, at ktepta@gmail.com.

Awards Ceremonies

2010-11-01T00:10:00.004-04:00

The first quarter AWARDS CEREMONIES will be held this week according to the following schedule:

Wednesday, November 3rd
8:50am - 3rd Grade
9:45am - 2nd Grade

Thursday, November 4th
8:50am - 4th Grade
9:45am - 5th Grade

All Kindergarten and 1st Grade classes will hold awards presentations in the classroom. There will be an end of year Awards Ceremony in June for Kindergarten and 1st Grade parents to attend.

Thank You!

2010-10-31T23:45:00.003-04:00

Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, friends, teachers, school administrators and anyone else who volunteered at the Fall Festival last Friday. It was a huge success and everyone seemed to have a fantastic time. As always, it is our wonderful volunteers who truly make a difference at our school. Thank you again...we couldn't have done it without you.

Volunteers Still Needed!

2010-10-25T20:48:00.000-04:00

Thank you to all those who have volunteered to help with the Face Painting Booth...we now have that covered and will be ready for all the eager children who want beautiful (and scary) designs added to their already cute little faces!

The Fall Festival is this Friday and we are still in need of volunteers to help at several booths. Parents, please consider donating 30 minutes to 1 hour of your time on Friday evening to help make the Festival a success for all. The Fall Festival depends on the involvement of many so please contact the PTA at ktepta@gmail.com or Karen Stephan at 904-382-7161 and let us know when you are available. We need you...and isn't it nice to be needed?

Calling all Volunteers!

2010-10-18T21:31:00.001-04:00

The annual Fall Festival is just around the corner and we need some great volunteers to help make it a success!

Can you face paint?
We need face painters to volunteer at the Fall Festival on Friday, October 29th which begins at 6:00pm. The face painting booth is VERY POPULAR with our students. Please contact Liz Speno at eskielover@hotmail.com or Karen Stephan at 904-382-7161 if you are interested.

Have you joined the PTA?

2010-10-17T21:48:00.000-04:00

If you haven't joined in on the fun by becoming a full-fledged PTA member, there is still time! Join the PTA today by sending your $5 membership fee to school with your child and help us reach our goal of 100% PTA memberships at Kernan Trail Elementary. Don't forget that grandparents and friends can all join the PTA too!

Fundraiser with Gourmet Easy

2010-09-29T12:56:00.003-04:00

Information regarding our Fall Fundraiser with Gourmet Easy was sent home with your child this week. Gourmet Easy offers an assortment of delicious desserts, snacks, and gift items. Make the holidays at your home easy with Gourmet Easy!

Available items include: Cookie Dough, Lava-licious Fudge Cakes, Pumpkin Roll, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Dianne's Cheesecakes, Southwestern Egg Rolls, and Ultimate Coffee. Check out the brochure for additional items and pricing as well as incentives for top sellers.

All orders and money need to be returned to your child's teacher by MONDAY, October 11th. Payment can be made either by cash, check, and/or money order. Please have checks and money orders payable to "KTE PTA". Fundraiser items will be available for pick up on Monday, November 8th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm in the Kernan Trail Elementary School Dining Room.

Volunteers We Need You!

2010-09-27T01:08:00.001-04:00

On Saturday October 9th at 8:00am we will have our 1st Campus Beautification for this school year. We want to spruce up the grounds as we gear up for another successful Fall Festival. If you are able to help, please contact Karen Stephan at kmstephan@comcast.net or at 904-382-7161.

The annual Fall Festival is quickly approaching and will be held on Friday October 29th from 6:00-9:00pm. WE NEED TONS OF HELP FOR THIS EVENT. What can you do? Set-up? Clean-up? Work a booth? Contact Liz Speno and let her know at eskielover@hotmail.com.

Get Ready to Smile!

2010-09-08T23:07:00.000-04:00

Fall School pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, October 5th. More information will be sent home with your child prior to this date.

Save your BoxTops for Education!

2010-09-01T11:27:00.001-04:00

The PTA is continually collecting BOX TOPS, Campbell’s Soup Labels, and Tyson’s Food A+ labels. Send any labels in with your student on collection dates to help earn money for Kernan Trail Elementary. Don’t forget to ask family and friends to collect too.

Join the PTA fun!

2010-09-01T11:23:00.001-04:00

Join the PTA by sending in your $5 membership fee today. The PTA works diligently throughout the year to provide beneficial activities and events for students, faculty, and families. With your PTA membership and support, we can all contribute to our school community.

Don't forget to fill out your PTA membership envelope and return it with your $5 membership fee today. Join the PTA fun and get involved!

Vote now through September 5th

2010-08-17T21:48:00.000-04:00

Help Kernan Trail Elementary win $100,000 worth of school supplies at the Avery Dennison Giveaway. You may vote daily for our school at http://www.averydennisongivebacktoschools.com/

Meet and Greet

2010-08-17T21:44:00.000-04:00

Come "Meet and Greet" your teacher

Thursday, August 19th

10:00-11:00am

PTA will have tables set up at the school's entrance for membership and T-shirt sales. PTA memberships are $5.00 and PTA T-shirts will be $7.00 on Thursday only. Hope to see you there!

Awards Program Schedule

2010-06-04T10:00:00.002-04:00

End of year awards ceremonies will be held on...
Friday, June 4th:
1:30pm - 5th grade awards

Monday, June 7th:
8:45-9:30am - Kindergarten awards
9:45-10:30am - 1st grade awards

Tuesday, June 8th:
8:45-9:30am - 3rd grade awards
9:45-10:30 - 2nd grade awards

Wednesday, June 9th:
4th grade awards 8:45 - 9:30

Just a reminder...the last day of school is Friday, June 11th with a NOON dismissal. There will be no lunch.

No Turn on Red

2010-06-04T07:46:00.002-04:00

Please note that there is now a "NO TURN ON RED" sign posted at the intersection of Kernan Blvd and Kernan Trail Schools on school days. For the safety of our students, please adhere to this traffic sign.

Yearbooks are Here!

2010-06-01T09:06:00.001-04:00

The 2009 - 2010 yearbooks have arrived. PTA will be selling yearbooks (until they are gone) before and after school. The table will be set up in the front of school. They are $20. Get your yearbook while they are still available.

Family Fun Night

2010-05-26T23:20:00.001-04:00

Come join your fellow KTE families for a...

Family Fun Night

Friday, June 4th

6:00pm

Dinner will be catered by Bono's BBQ

-BBQ Chicken with all the Fixins'-

A silent auction will be held.

Cost: $6.00 per person

Please submit cash or check (made payable to KTE PTA) to your child's teacher by Wednesday June 2nd.

Please include the following information with your payment:
Student's name
Teacher
# of meals ____ x $6.00=______Total Amount included

If you have any questions, please email them to ktepta@gmail.com

Yearbooks are still available.

2010-05-24T16:50:00.001-04:00

Yearbooks for the 2009-2010 school year are still available. To order, please send $20.00 cash or check made payable to the PTA to school with your child. If you do not have an order form, please send a note with your child, indicating your child's name, teacher, and the number of yearbooks you would like to purchase.

Don't Forget...

2010-05-19T11:49:00.003-04:00

Don't forget to attend the General PTA Meeting tomorrow evening at 7pm. PTA Board elections will be held prior to the Kindergarten performance.

Please consider joining our 2010-2011 PTA Board. Elected positions are as follows:

President

1st VP of Volunteers

2nd VP of Fundraising

3rd VP of Membership

Treasurer

Secretary

We currently have nominees for President and 1st VP of Volunteers but all positions are considered open until the actual PTA vote on May 20th. Please call Patricia Beeman at 616-3071 or email at ktepta@gmail.com if you have any questions about a specific position or PTA in general.

Mark your calendars!

2010-05-19T11:37:00.003-04:00

Come join the fun...

Mulch Party

Friday, May 21st at 6pm

Come help finish mulching around the Kernan Trail entrance.

-Dinner & drinks provided for our helpful volunteers.-

and

Family Fun Night

June 4th

(more details will be announced soon)

PTA Night with the Jacksonville Suns

2010-05-10T12:04:00.003-04:00

Come join us at the Jacksonville Suns Game this Tuesday night!

PTA Night with the Jacksonville Suns

Tuesday May 11th

Gates open at 6:00pm

Game Time at 7:05pm

All PTA members showing their PTA card when purchasing tickets will receive 1/2 price tickets ($4.75). Children (ages 4-14) get in for only $1.50. Hot dogs, peanuts and ice cream are 50 cents each.

Bonus: Anyone who has volunteered 50 hours at their child's school will get in for FREE with a verifying certificate (certificates have been distributed through school mail).

Teacher Appreciation Week

2010-05-05T10:04:00.000-04:00

Teacher Appreciation Week is

May 3rd - May 7th

Please let your child's teacher know how much you appreciate all that they do on behalf of your child and all of the students at Kernan Trail Elementary.

We love our teachers!

New PTA Board Members Needed

2010-04-14T23:55:00.000-04:00

The end of the school year is just around the corner and we are already making plans for next year. PTA Board elections for 2010-2011 school year will be held on May 20. Please consider being on the board and helping to make Kernan Trail Elementary the best school it can be for our students, teachers, and parents. Elected positions are as follows:

President, 1st VP of Volunteers, 2nd VP of Fundraising, 3rd VP of Membership, Treasurer, and Secretary. We currently have nominees for President and 1st VP of Volunteers but all positions are considered open until the actual PTA vote on May 20th. Please call Patricia Beeman at 616-3071 or email at ktepta@gmail.com if you have any questions about a specific position or PTA in general.

Kindergarten Registration Begins

2010-04-14T08:49:00.000-04:00

Kindergarten registration begins April 19th during the hours of 10:00am to 2:00pm for next school year. Your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2010.

Awards Ceremonies Next Week

2010-04-14T08:47:00.000-04:00

Awards Ceremonies for report cards from the 3rd Nine Weeks will be held next Monday and Tuesday.

Monday, April 19th
3rd Grade: 8:50-9:35
5th Grade: 9:45-10:30

Tuesday, April 20th
4th Grade: 8:50-9:35
2nd Grade: 9:45-10:30

Thank You PTA Members

2010-03-24T12:27:00.000-04:00

PTA Membership is now closed for this year. We had 395 members join and Kernan Trail PTA qualified for the Grandparent Gold Award through the Florida PTA for having 25 grandparents join PTA. We thank you for all your support and look forward to having continued support during the next school year.

Volunteer Opportunities Coming Up

2010-03-24T12:10:00.001-04:00

Attention all volunteers...WE NEED YOU! Several events are fast approaching and we need volunteers to help make them a success. Please contact Nina Clark at ninac_2008@yahoo.com if you are interested. Thank you in advance for your willingness to volunteer. Our success is because of you...We couldn't do it without you!

Field Day: March 30 and 31st
Couch Mulryan needs help with the kids on Field Day/Play Day. March 30th is for 3rd-5th grades and March 31st is for K-2nd grades.

Sunshine Math Test Grading: April TBA
Volunteers are needed to help grade Sunshine Math papers for district testing.

Book Fair: April 12-16th
Volunteers are needed both to help younger students write down their selections on Preview Day and to help with transactions during school hours as you are available. We also need at least 2 volunteers to help us during Family Night on Thursday, April 15 from 4:00-6:00pm.

Beautification Day: April 24th
Grab your rake, shovels, gardening gloves, and sunscreen and come help us spruce up the entrance and grounds at Kernan Trail Elementary.

Mother's Day Cake Decorating: May 7th
Volunteers are needed to help students decorate their ordered Mother's Day Cakes from Publix. Meet in the morning in the Dining Room.

Sunshine Math Pizza Party: May 14th
Volunteers are needed to help distribute pizzas.

Be Sure to Get Counted

2010-03-24T12:00:00.000-04:00

The 2010 Census is now being delivered to your mailbox. Be sure to fill out your census information and mail it back. Census information helps with funding for our state, our city, and ultimately our school!

Don't Be Left Out of the Yearbook Fun

2010-03-24T11:58:00.002-04:00

There are less than 100 yearbooks available for purchase highlighting this school year. To ensure, you are not left out of the fun, purchase your 2009-2010 Yearbook today. Please send $20.00 cash or check in to the PTA to reserve your yearbook today.