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SUBJECT: 14th Galaxy Press- February 20, 2025

Kerr PTA Newsletter - February 20, 2025
14th Galaxy Press of 2024-2025

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
PTA Board 2025-2026 Recruitment

Kerr PTA is now accepting applications for the 25-26 Kerr PTA Board.  If you are interested in serving on the board please click  HERE.  The interest from will be open until February 23rd.

For more information, Who We Are - Read more HERE

What We Do - Read more HERE

2025-2026 Kindergarten Families

Do you have a student joining Kerr as a Kindergartener next year? If so, join the new FB parent led group to meet other kindergarten families! Please spread the news to anyone else that you know joining our Kerr family.

3rd Comet Cleanup Crew: February 24th

We continue our efforts to keep Allen & Kerr Beautiful through adopting our local neighborhood street to clean up around. We will have our third event on Monday, February 24th from 3-4pm! All parents, students, and teachers who would like to participate need to complete the one-time mandatory Safety Training that will be held before our event date.  Please sign-up using the link provided. Let's help keep Kerr Elementary and Allen Beautiful!

STEAM Night: February 26th
Join us Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 6-8 pm for Kerr Elementary’s annual STEAM Night!

STEAM night is a time for Kerr Elementary students and families to learn and engage in programs focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Explore the universe in an inflatable planetarium, prepare a rover mission, enjoy chemistry demonstrations, live-animal ambassadors, 3D printing pens, and so much more!
Parents, help make this event a success and volunteer by signing up here!

Questions? Contact Regina Cortez at vpprograms@kerrcometspta.org

Spring Picture Day: March 3rd

Spring Picture Day is Monday, March 3rd.  Kerr would love to have volunteers to help make the event run smoothly. Volunteer here or scan QR code below.

Allen Eagle Run March 8th! Registration is OPEN

Allen Eagle Run registration now $30 now until March 6th at midnight. Event is Saturday, March 8th so there is still time to join all the fun and get the family active & healthy! 

Registration link: www.alleneaglerun.org 

Eagle Run Printable Coloring Pages!

Feel free to download these Eagle Run inspired coloring pages to get our Kerr Comets excited for the Eagle Run on March 8th!

Spirit Night at Urban Air: March 7th

Join Kerr PTA on Friday March 7th anytime between 3pm-7pm for our Spirit Night.  Be sure to mention Kerr PTA so we get credit for your visit.  We look forward to seeing you there!!

PTA Volunteer Opportunities

Complete our 2024-25 Volunteer Interest Form to find out all the ways you can help out today! 


We have MANY volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Be sure to check our website and follow us on social media (Instagram and Facebook) so you don't miss out on anything! 

Upcoming signups

Kerr PTA hosts many events throughout the school year and we cannot do this without the help of our Kerr families.  We LOVE our volunteers and we always need more help.  Please scan the QR code or visit https://kerrpta.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/sign_up to see our current volunteer opportunities.

How Can I Help?!

1) Become a PTA Member

2) Volunteer

3) Support PTA events/meetings

4) Donate


More info about 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

In order to volunteer on any Allen ISD campus including chaperoning field trips, you must receive a cleared background check from AISD. Please follow the link to complete this as soon as possible if you haven't done so already! 

Click Here for AISD Background Check
Allen ISD Happenings
Membership News
Kerr PTA Mathnasium Discount!

We are excited to announce that our Kerr PTA members can receive a 10% discount at Mathnasium in Allen!!! Mathnasium has worked with Kerr PTA for years to make our STEAM nights a success! We are excited for this opportunity for our Kerr PTA families!

To receive this discount, download the Membership Toolkit app and provide your Membership Card to Mathnasium staff. If you have questions about how to access your card, please contact us at contactus@kerrcometspta.org.

Community Sponsors
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!

Monday, February 24
2:45p Kerr Clean-Up Day #3
Wednesday, February 26
6:00p STEAM Night
Thursday, March 6
12:00p 3rd PTA Board Meeting
5:30p 3rd PTA Meeting
Friday, March 7
3:00p Urban Air Spirit Night - McKinney
Friday, March 14
End of Grading Period
Grade Level Facebook Groups 2024-2025

Please note: These Facebook groups are run by some wonderful Kerr parents and are not sponsored by PTA. However, we love to foster connection between our Kerr families and hope this helps those that would like to join! 

Incoming Kindergarten (2025-2026)

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Sixth Grade

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