Kachina Elementary PTSO

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that the Kachina PTSO is shutting down.
Unfortunately, our parent group was not able to get any nominations for the 2020/2021 school year, therefore forcing us to close down.

If there is anyone out there who would like to know what they could do to re-open PTSO, please email [email protected], and someone will be happy to help you restart this 501c3 Parent Group.

Thank you to all the Kachina families for all your help with our Fundraisers throughout the years!

Be safe!
LaSandra Olivo-Ramirez
Natalie Cunningham
Tamar Kirk
Bethany Bauer
Jesus Ramirez

Did you see our district’s benchmark data?! We’re gearing up to welcome back our students. Here is a message from our Board President and Superintendent, announcing our target date to return to the classroom. www.peoriaunified.org/ReturnToSchool

Woo Hoo!!! A very special thanks to Stephen Couch manager at the neighborhood Walmart on Tbird and 75th ave. They dropped off bags and bags of school supplies for our kiddos!!! We sooooo appreciate you!!! You ROCK!!!!

Nominations for the 2020-2021 PTSO Executive Board are due by September 13th.

Please fill out the form and EMAIL to [email protected]

You can nominate someone, or yourself.

(This info will be sent via email later today as well)

A fundraising message from your PTSO:

Each year we undertake a number of fundraising activities throughout the year but realize this year is clearly a different year.

At the moment, we have not planned any fundraisers for this school year.

We recognize many families are impacted in so many different ways during these difficult and uncertain times and we do not want to add another activity or feeling of obligation. We want to support everyone.

We are continuing with the PTSO Executive Board Nominations and Voting in the next few weeks for the 2020-2021 school year.

We look forward to supporting the Kachina community throughout the year.

Thank you,
Kachina PTSO

Photos from Peoria Unified School District's post

Join us for a Lunch & Learn at noon on Monday, Aug. 17 and hear from Peoria Unified’s Chief Technology Officer who will cover many frequently asked questions we are receiving about technology in this virtual environment! You can view the live event on our website at https://www.peoriaunified.org/Page/6119.

As we previously shared, on June 24, the Peoria Unified Governing Board approved to move our Modified Monday early release days to Wednesdays for the 2020-21 school year. This means that all schools will release two hours early on Wednesdays (in most cases) starting this week.
Exceptions include: Nov. 18, Dec. 2, and Dec. 9. On Wednesdays, 8 a.m. elementary schools dismiss at 1 p.m. 8:40 a.m. elementary schools dismiss at 1:40 p.m. High schools dismiss at 12:20 p.m. Thank you and have a great week!

Kachina Open House 2021

Drive Thru Open House Event

In every neighborhood of Arizona, educators, students and families have begun, or are preparing to begin, distance learning until it is safe to return to return to physical school buildings for in-person classes or hybrid instruction.

Later this week, the Arizona Department of Health Services will release public health metrics meant to guide school leaders in their decisions of how and when to reopen brick and mortar classrooms for in-person instruction. Every school community should use these metrics as the foundation of their decision-making.

I want to make clear that Arizona is not currently in a place to resume traditional in-person instruction or hybrid learning models. Every indicator shows that there is high community spread across the state. As school leaders, we should prepare our families and teachers for the reality that it is unlikely that any school community will be able to reopen safely for traditional in-person or hybrid instruction by August 17th. Our state is simply not ready to have all our students and educators congregate in school facilities. If we want to return to in-person instruction, every Arizonan must make it their mission to slow the spread of this virus.

While there is a need to provide some students with certain critical services that cannot be provided at a distance -- such as special education therapies and nutrition services -- we should not expect or ask the majority of Arizona’s students and teachers to make a return to school facilities until the spread of COVID-19 is under control. Once available, our school leaders should follow the metrics when making the decision to resume in-person instruction. While these metrics are not currently mandated, schools should be prepared to be held accountable by teachers, parents, and families to make evidence-based decisions.

KACHINA MEET THE TEACHER--TODAY!!!!
This is a drive-thru event!
MONDAY AUGUST 3rd
Time: 5:30 to 7pm

K thru 5 drive thru front parking lot
6 thru 8 & ARISE drive thru back paring lot

A--H: 5:30pm to 6pm
I--M: 6pm to 6:30pm
N--Z: 6:30pm to 7pm

Do you qualify for free or reduced meals? You can apply online at www.peoria.schoollunchapp.com. For more information about free or reduced lunches, call 623-487-5185 or visit our website at www.peoriaunified.org.

Today we shared an important update regarding Peoria Unified’s plan which includes information on our physical return to school date. Please check your email or visit our district’s website at www.peoriaunified.org/ReturntoSchool for details from today’s Special Session.

Governing Board / Watch a Board Meeting

Governing Board / Watch a Board Meeting Peoria Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, s*x, age, or disability. Click here to read the entire policy.

To better serve you, our school’s front office is open early this summer to help families who need assistance completing the registration process to enroll their child in our school. You can make an appointment by calling 623.412.4500 between 8:30a.m. – 3:30 p.m. so that we can maintain a clean environment and observe physical distancing. We look forward to serving you!

During last night’s meeting, the Governing Board approved a virtual online platform as one of the options in the district’s plan. A Study Session at 9 a.m. on July 1 will cover an in-depth look at the choices parents will have as we look towards the new school year. The virtual Study Session will be streamed live or you can watch it later here https://www.peoriaunified.org/Page/122. Following the Study Session, details will be shared with our Peoria Unified families and posted on our website.

We are now serving dinner! Starting today through Friday, July 24, we will be providing free dinner meals for all kids 5:15 - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at Peoria Community Center. We will also be providing snacks 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Adults can also eat for $3. For more information, visit our website at www.peoriaunified.org.

Dont forget to go outside to a spot on the route tomorrow at 9am!
Let's say goodbye to our teachers.
They miss our kids as much as we miss them lol

Grads Photography

Grads Photography

While we may not be in class to celebrate, we would like to say thank you to all the teachers who make our children's success their priority. Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

Join us today at noon for a special Past, Present and Future lunch-time conversation with Peoria Unified Superintendent Linda Palles Thompson, incoming Superintendent Dr. Jason Reynolds and former Superintendent Dr. Denton Santarelli.
The Peoria Education Foundation is proud to bring our business and community partners a special update on the district's response to COVID-19, forecast how the pandemic will impact the 2020-21 school year and highlight the district's plans for future ballot initiatives. The talk will be concluded with an opportunity for questions from our live audience. Join the program on your computer or mobile device at https://tinyurl.com/PeoriaPastPresentFuture

ATTENTION! School Lunch Room Super Hero day is this Friday. Students and parents can plan on showing their appreciation to this amazing group of people that deliver lunches to our students everyday! They truly are AMAZING!!!

*EDIT* School Lunch Hero Day is Friday, May 1.

As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow. There will also be no meal service. We hope to see you receiving meals on Monday for School Lunch Hero Day!

Online registration for preschool is now underway! Visit our website at www.peoriaunified.org to enroll your child.

ATTENTION KACHINA FAMILIES--STUDENT ITEM PICK-UP
Students items will be available for curbside pick up on Tuesday April 7th and Thursday April 9th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. If you intend to pick up items during either of these times, please do the following:
- Arrive on the South end of campus near the front office.
- Stay in your car and wait for a staff member to greet you.
- Inform the staff member of your student’s name and homeroom teacher.
- Items may only be picked up by the parent/guardian of a student.
- Staff will retrieve your student’s items to bring to you and document that they have been picked up.

Yearbooks are still on sale! Check your email for a school messenger that has the link to order online. Please call 623.580.4723 if you have any questions.

This morning I received a message that Mr. Stillman denied the request from teachers to do the Staff Parade on Friday Morning 😔

This morning, Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman extended our school closure until the end of the school year. While this is disappointing for all of us, as well as our students, it is a necessary step for us to do our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and does not stop our commitment to our students or community.

A Message to Our Students From Deputy Superintendent Dr. Reynolds

A Message to Our Students From Deputy Superintendent Dr. Reynolds