Originally delivered on 12/14/2023 11:00 am

SUBJECT: 11th Galaxy Press- December 14, 2023

Kerr PTA Newsletter - December 14th, 2023
11th 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!

Upcoming Events
Grade Level T-shirt Order

Still need a grade level t-shirt? We have some inventory left for purchase for Kinder through 5th Grade! Click here to purchase.

STEM PROGRAMS Funded by PTA!

PTA has some AMAZING in-school STEM programs planned for our Kerr Comets! These type of programs are only made possible through fundraising from our community! These things can’t happen without YOUR support. 

Kerr Spelling Bee

Please join us in congratulating our Kerr Spelling Bee winners! Great job to all of our Dec 5th Spelling Bee participants, it was a great Bee this year!


Kerr Junior Spelling Bee Winner! - Mayowa O. (2nd Grade)

Kerr Spelling Bee Winner! - Ethan B. (6th Grade)

Kerr Clean Up Day

A second opportunity to participate in Kerr Clean Up day is coming up on Monday, January 29th from 3:00-4:00pm. All parents, students, and teachers who would like to participate need to complete the one-time mandatory Safety Training that will be held the week before on Monday, January 22nd from 3:00-4:00pm. Please sign-up using the link or QR code provided. Let's help keep Kerr Elementary and Allen Beautiful!

Allen Eagle Run! Registration is OPEN

Registration for the 16th Annual Allen Eagle Run is now OPEN! The Allen ISD Eagle Run hosted by the Foundation For Allen Schools is a true community tradition! This year you can run the race four ways: 

(1) a Fun Run/Walk (1 mile)

(2) 5K Run/Walk on a USATF Certified Course 

(3) A Sleep in Entry (for those who simply want the shirt or 

(4) A Virtual Race from anywhere! All proceeds directly fund educational classroom grants, teacher support and student scholarships, along with Allen PTA programs and campus projects! Make it a year to remember and bring the whole family out to represent Kerr Elementary at the race. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/alleneaglerun!

Allen Eagle Run signup
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
Open Position: Community Relations Chair

Looking to make a difference in our school community? Kerr PTA is looking to fill one board position: Community Relations Chair.  

Community Relations Chair

Duties of this role include:

  • Serve as relationship manager for all corporate programs and local business fundraisers (spirit nights, etc.)
  • Attend PTA board meetings (4 per year).
  • Work to supply students in need with clothes, foods, etc. via donations and direct purchases.

Please see our website for more details (Our PTA>What We Do). If you are interested in serving in this rewarding position, please reach out to Melissa Wiley at president@kerrcometspta.org. Thank you!

Board Interest Form
Allen ISD Connections
Volunteering on Campus

We love having grownups from our Kerr families helping out on campus! If you are interested in finding out more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Ashley Houck at vpvolunteers@kerrcometspta.org.


Immediate Needs

*We are currently in need of additional copy helpers for our wonderful teachers! Copy helpers do not need to make copies for their child's grade level, they can make them for other grades as well. For more information regarding copy schedules and duties, please visit our volunteering page at https://kerrpta.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/sign_up 

*We have the need for several room parent volunteers.  If you are interested, we need room parent volunteers for the following teachers:


Ms. Torres

Mrs. Ahmad

Mrs. Davis

Mrs. Porter

Mrs. Reed

Mrs. Coffey


If you are interested, please email Ashley, vpvolunteers@kerrcometspta.org


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!

Friday, December 22
End of Grading Period
12:00p Early Release
Monday, December 25
Winter Break - No School
Tuesday, December 26
Winter Break - No School
Wednesday, December 27
Winter Break - No School
Thursday, December 28
Winter Break - No School
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