Parent Association News
Tutoring and test prep presentation
If you weren’t able to attend the last meeting of the Parent Resource Group on Learning Differences, Dr. Weigel’s presentation is attached below. The presentation covers tutoring and test preparation strategies.
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Teacher Appreciation Committee hosts Mexican Fiesta
Thanks to Kelly Wagner, Meredith Alexander, and Stephanie Wetzstein, the Parent Association hosted a Mexican Fiesta lunch for teachers and staff on Tuesday. Organizing the lunch was made even more complicated by the tornado that forced these volunteers into the basement on Tuesday. Thanks to Kelly, Meredith, and Stephanie for overcoming adversity and delivering a great meal for teachers and staff! Thanks also to the many parents who provided a selection of delicious desserts.
Kindergarten Ice Cream Social!
Please join us for an ice cream social on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Springhurst Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen. Siblings are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Peggy Coulter at peggycoulter@insightbb.com.
Parent Resource Group meeting coming up!
The Parent Resource Group on Learning Differences will host its next meeting on October 26 from 8 – 9:00 a.m. in the Wilder Room. This meeting will feature Dr David Causey from Square One. Dr Causey will discuss the benefits of psycho-educational evaluations as well as the assessment process and tools. RSVPs should be sent to Shannon Baker at SBaker@PRstoreKY.com by October 19. Minutes from this week's meeting will be posted soon.
Lower School Lunch Parent schedules now online
The Lower School Lunch Parent Schedules are now posted on our website. Schedules are listed by class and grade. In addition, all documents explaining the program, including frequently asked questions and information on what to do if you need to find a substitute, can now be found online via the link above. Please contact Andrea Bruns at andreabruns@bellsouth.net if you have any questions. Teachers will be emailing and/or sending out hard copies to all parents this week.
Thanks to our volunteers!
A big thanks to Carmen Mathis and Patricia Bennett for a fantastic All School Tailgate last Friday! It was wonderful to see such a large crowd out having fun and rooting on the Bearcats. Thanks to the grade reps as well for providing food and fun for each grade! The night was complete thanks to Mike Best's Meat Market – the burgers, hot dogs, and ribs were a huge hit. Thank you again to everyone who made the evening a huge success.
Thanks also go to Laura McAdams for putting together our Meet the PA meeting. The turnout was spectacular, and it allowed the PA to get more parents involved with the school. We are always happy to have new volunteers!
Lower School Lunch Parent Program
The Lower School Lunch Parent Program is one of many programs administered via the KCD Parent Association. The program seeks to provide an opportunity for parents to spend time in the classroom while allowing KCD teachers one day a week to have a much deserved lunch break. Parents volunteer to spend an hour supervising lunch and reading to the children in their child’s class. More information on the program is attached below. Please contact Andrea Bruns at andreabruns@bellsouth.net if you have any questions about the program. The program begins for grades 1-4 on Monday, September 26, and for JK/K students the week of October 10.
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Wendy Mogel speaks to full house at KCD
When Dr. Wendy Mogel took the stage at KCD on Tuesday night, she was greeted by a crowd of nearly 400 who had come to hear her speak. Dr. Mogel was introduced by KCD parent Chris Brice on behalf of Northwestern Mutual, who provided financial support for the event.
Dr. Mogel's remarks blended humor with parenting tips as she encouraged parents to let children make mistakes and to learn from them. “We don't want a generation of children,” Dr. Mogel cautioned, “who are learning to deal with failure for the first time when they go away to college.”
Thanks to the KCD Parent Association for sponsoring Dr. Mogel's visit and to Parent Education Chair Kimberly Jackson for her hard work in organizing and promoting this event.
If you missed Dr. Mogel's presentation, below is a short interview of Dr. Mogel's interview with Rachel Platt on WHAS.
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