Lisa Marks
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  KIS Yellow Programming Learning Plan
Programming Level for the Week of March 1, 2021 to March 5, 2021: – Yellow
Our County COVID-19 spread rate on February 24, 2021 was Yellow. As a result, we will operate following the second semester LPCSC Yellow Learning Plan for students in the corporation. Instruction for the week of March 1, 2021 to March 5, 2021 will be fully in-person for all Option #1 students and remote for Option #2 students. When at school, we must continue to follow COVID 19 plans, mitigation strategies and interventions designed to minimize risk and spread of the virus. Please remember that it is critical that all staff and students wear face coverings, practice social distancing of at least six feet and continue to practice good hygiene.
Please don't forget that Wednesday, March 3, 2021 is a scheduled eLearning Day. Assignments will be posted on Canvas for all student classes with scheduled office hours. The office hours for March 3 are as follows:
Morning Office Hours: 10-11
Afternoon Office Hours: 12:45 - 2:45 |
March 2021 Parent Newsletter 2020-2021 Kesling Quarter 2: Kesling Honor Roll
Congratulations to all students who achieved academic excellence in quarter 2 of the 2020-2021 school year. Please click on the following document and celebrate the success of the students listed for achieving the Principal's All A Honor Roll and students who achieved the A/B Honor Roll during the first quarter:  2020-2021 Kesling Quarter 2: Honor Roll
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F.A.C.E.S. Newsletter February 2021 Parent Newsletter January 2021 Parent Newsletter December 2020 Parent Newsletter Mi-Fi Information 2020-2021 Quarter 1: Kesling Honor Roll
Congratulations to all students who achieved academic excellence in quarter 1 of the 2020-2021 school year. Please click on the following document and celebrate the success of the students listed for achieving the Principal's All A Honor Roll and students who achieved the A/B Honor Roll during the first quarter: 2020-2021 Quarter 1: Kesling Honor Roll |
November 2020 Parent Newsletter Growth Mindset
A special note from Austyn Kelso our F.A.C.E.S. social worker at the Kesling Campus  Growth Mindset
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LPCSC Orange Spread COVID-19 Parent Information October 2020 Parent Newsletter 2020-2021 Yearbook Ordering Information
If you would like to order a yearbook for the 2020-2021 school year please click on the link below: Yearbook |
Update Parent Information Video
While working with all of our schools, I have found that many of our parents have outdated or incorrect contact information.
Our office has put together a Loom video asking parents to contact our schools with their most current contact information.
You can contact us by calling 219-362-7507 and by pressing 4 for the Guidance Office or you can log onto your Skyward Parent Access account and update it there as well.
How to Update Parent Information |
September 2020 Parent Newsletter Distance Learning Support Tips for Parents Adjusted Dismissal Time
Adjustment Dismissal Time
Starting Monday, August 31, 2020, the following Dismissal Times will be followed on the Kesling Campus:
2:25 p.m. Student dismissal for students being picked up from school
2:35 p.m. Student dismissal for students walking to school, students staying after for
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Scheduling Update
Dear Parents and Guardians,
While we are proud that we are able to provide traditional and distance learning to both our teachers and our students, this has caused many challenges and conflicts in our scheduling process. Our counselor and many others are continuing to work together to resolve these conflicts. Lastly, we continue to receive parent requests to change learning options; unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to switch any student learning plans. The following is an update regarding Grade 5 and Grade 6 Scheduling:
5th Grade: All Schedules for both Traditional and Distance Learners should be ready to view after 5:00 p.m.; except, the Elective Rotation which will be updated and ready by Monday (Some Minor Changes Still May Occur).
6th Grade: All Schedules both Traditional and Distance Learners should be ready to view after 5:00 p.m. (Some Minor Changes Still May Occur).
Traditional Learners: Where to Report Monday Morning: All 5th and 6th Grade Students who have chosen the Traditional Learning Choice are to report to the TA class.
Distance Learners: Distance Learning Teachers will be in contact with students regarding the first day of school.
We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Please enjoy the weekend with your family.
Sincerely,
Bill Wilmsen
Principal
Kesling Intermediate School |
Learning Choice 1: Parent and Student Update
Dear Parents and Students,
We are excited to announce the 2020-2021 Back to School Kesling Campus Student Orientation dates for Traditional Learning Students (Choice #1)
Traditional Learning Student Orientation (Choice #1):
When: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 and Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Who: Students who will be coming back to the traditional school setting.
Purpose: The purpose is for students to be able to come to the campus and walk their schedule and become familiar with the campus.
– Please see the attachment for further details.
Learning Choice 1 Parent and Student Update |
Learning Choices 2 and 3 Parent and Student Update
Dear Parents and Students,
We are excited to announce the 2020-2021 Chromebook Distribution for Distance and Home School Students (Choices #2 and #3).
Distance Learning and Home School Student Chromebook Distribution (Choices #2 and #3):
When: Thursday, August 20, 2020
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Last name A-K
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Last name L-Z
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Last name A-K
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Last name L-Z
How: Parents/students will stop at door #14 and remain in the vehicle. They will give student name and staff will locate Chromebook and deliver to car at door #16 and door #17.
Who: Students who will be doing option #2 Distance Learning or Option #3 Homes School.
Purpose: The purpose is for students to pick up their Chromebook and school information.
- Please see attached map for further details.
 Chromebook Distribution Map
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August 2020 Newsletter Athletic Physical Consent and Release Form
Please click on the following link to access the Athletic Physical Consent and Release Form for those student who had an athletic physical as a fourth or fifth grade student last year: Athletic Consent and Release Form |
Kesling COVID-19 Re-Entry Plan & Information
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share with you our Kesling COVID-19 Re-Entry Plan and the link to the LPCSC COVID-19 Re-Entry Plan. Further communication will be sent out to all families regarding registration for current LPCSC students and students new to LaPorte in the next few days. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the 2020-2021 school year.
Sincerely,
Bill Wilmsen
Principal, Kesling Intermediate School |
2020-2021 LPCSC School Year Calendar 2020-2021 Student Learning Options
Click on this link for an overview of the three available learning options for students this year. When you register your child you will need to pick on of these three options. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Student Learning Options |
Parent Canvas Tutorial Athletic Handbook
Please click on the link below to access the La Porte Middle School and Kesling Intermediate School Athletic Handbook: Athletic Handbook |
IHSAA Physical Form Kesling Campus Traffic Flow Patterns Kesling 2020-2021 School Supply List IMPORTANT HIP PROGRAM INFORMATION
Attached is information about the HIP program, Healthy communities, and covering children with the HIP program sponsoring workshops to help parents that may need to participate int he "Gateway to Work" program to maintain eligibility. Flyer in English |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON HIP PROGRAM IN SPANISH
Attached is the HIP program information in spanish.
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F.A.C.E.S. Newsletter F.A.C.E.S./Second Step Parent Video
This video focuses on the basics of recognizing bullying, cyber bullying, and harassment. Parent Video |
Hotline
Please click on the icon below to access information about reporting problems at Kesling Intermediate School. Hotline Information |
Belief Statements
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All students are entitled to a quality education. |
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The middle school philosophy addresses the cognitive, emotional, physical, and social needs of adolescents. |
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Attendance and involvement are key to increasing student achievement. |
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Staff should feel valued and be encouraged to develop professionally. |
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Parents and community members are an integral and valued part of the educational process. |
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The learning environment should be safe and orderly. |
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Learning is a continuous process. |
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