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SUBJECT: 2nd Galaxy Press - August 10, 2023

Kerr PTA Newsletter - August 10th, 2023
2nd Galaxy Press of 2023-2024

The Galaxy Press is the free newsletter for the Kerr Elementary PTA. The newsletter contains articles about ongoing and upcoming PTA events, reminders, and news from our school. Be sure to create an account on our PTA website to ensure you automatically receive the Galaxy Press Newsletter! The Galaxy Press is published on Thursdays, on a bi-weekly schedule (unless there is a holiday). Be sure to scroll all the way through for important information and exciting events!

Welcome Back Kerr Comets!

Kerr PTA is focused on working together with parents, teachers, and staff to provide various educational Programs, Family Events, Outreach, School and Faculty support, and so much more. We truly believe that working together as a school community, is better for all of us!

 

We have EXCITING things planned this year, but we can't do it without YOU! The activities, events, and educational support we are able to provide to the school relies on the support of our families through an annual PTA membership. A Kerr PTA membership not only helps to fund our goals, but also gives families a voice to advocate for children at our membership meetings.  

 

Kerr PTA also relies on the generous support from families and the community through donations, community sponsors and volunteers!  Volunteering at Kerr is an engaging and rewarding experience that makes a huge impact for our students and community. For more information, please visit our Volunteers page.  

 

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our updated website to keep up to date with important information regarding our school and PTA. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter – The Galaxy Press

 

Whether you are a new family to Kerr or one that has been part of our community for many years - We can't wait to spend the year with you! 


All the best!

Melissa Wiley

Kerr PTA President 2023-2024

Upcoming Events
Back-to-School Spirit Night at KidMania!

Join us for our first Kerr PTA Spirit Night of the year! 

Friday, August 25th from 5pm-7pm at KidMania Plano!

Enjoy a fun-filled playful evening with your new Kerr classmates! 50% of ticket sales between 5pm-7pm will benefit our school! Families welcome - please note this is not a drop-off event. See you all there!

Membership News
Join Kerr PTA!

Joining PTA supports academic programs, family events and so much more! The PTA works with school administration and staff, community leaders, and other parents on behalf of our kids. Being involved in your child's school matters and it makes a difference! Join us on this journey. 

BONUS! Did you know that becoming a PTA member also grants you access to our member directory? If a family has opted in to share information, parents can view emails and contact information for their student's classmates. A great way to organize playdates and fun with your student's friends! 

Please check it out here:

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Join PTA
1st Membership Meeting

Come kick off the start of the school year! Tuesday, September 12th from 5:30PM - 7:00PM in the Kerr Cafeteria. 

- FREE Food!

- Learn about what PTA does

- Meet our new Principal!

  More details coming soon!

Pre-order Grade Level T-shirts

Still need a Grade Level T-Shirt for you or your student? Great news! 

We are now accepting pre-orders for Grade Level T-Shirts! Click on the link below to order! Orders due by September 2nd, 2023.

Shirts will be delivered to your child’s classroom, expected mid-October 2023.

Click Here to pre-order T-shirts
Allen ISD Connections
Allen ISD Background Check

Interested in volunteering at Kerr Elementary or another Allen ISD school this year? Be sure to complete your required background check! Background checks take up to 2 weeks to complete. 

Click Here for AISD Background Check
Looking Ahead
Subscribe to our Calendar

Don't miss an important event or school annoucement! Subscribe to our PTA calendar for flawless integration into your Google calendar or iCal. It's easy to do - just visit our website and go to My Account>Calendar Subscriptions. Select the calendars you'd like to subscribe to - PTA events like movie nights, bookfair and funfest will automatically update to your calendar. You can also subscribe to the school calendar to update your calendar with school holidays, parent/teacher conferences, etc!

To access this feature, you'll need to create an account on our website - www.kerrcometspta.org. While you're there, take a look around and sign up for PTA membership!

Thursday, August 10
First Day of School!
Start of Grading Period
7:45a Tears & Cheers for Kinder Parents
Friday, August 25
5:00p KidMania! Spirit Night
Monday, September 4
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 12
4:00p 1st PTA Board Meeting
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