Kendall-Harmon Elementary School

🇺🇸 Honoring and remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom on this Memorial Day. 🙏🏼🇺🇸 Let us never forget their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. 🌹🎗️🇺🇸 🇺🇸🌟

Hello, Kendall-Harmon Families! Here are last week’s highlights and this week’s reminders. 😁

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Dear Kendall-Harmon Elementary School community,

🏆 Congratulations to our Attendance Winners for the 23rd week of school! 🏆 Your commitment to attendance is truly commendable, and we appreciate your dedication to learning.

📈 Overall, Kendall's attendance went up by 1%, showing a collective effort towards a positive school environment. However, Harmon experienced a slight dip of 1%. We understand the impact of the rain on attendance, but let's continue working together to ensure consistent attendance.

💪 Regular attendance is crucial for students to benefit fully from their education, including IEP services and tier 2 and 3 interventions. Rain or shine, let's strive for consistent attendance to support every student's learning journey.

👏 Keep up the great work, and let's make the upcoming weeks even more successful! 🎉

🎉 Get ready for an epic surprise at Kendall-Harmon! 🌟 This week, we're hosting a Mystery FOMO Day, and everyone who attends will receive a fantastic prize! 🎁 Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more clues. Don't miss out on the excitement!

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Note: This event is for students in grades K-5 and special education preschool students.
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🌟 Welcome back, dear families! 🏫 We hope your Winter Break was filled with joy and laughter. As we gear up for an exciting new year, we can't wait to see the smiling faces of our students on Monday, January 8th! 😊🎒✨

Get ready for a fantastic start to 2024! Let's make this year full of learning, growth, and wonderful memories together. See you soon! 📚👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🎉 Happy New Year, amazing parents! 🌟 We hope your celebrations were filled with joy and laughter. 🎇 As we step into 2024, we're thrilled to remind you that school resumes on Monday, January 8th! 📚✏️

Get ready for a fantastic start to the new year with smiles, learning, and exciting adventures. Wishing you and your family a wonderful return to the school routine! 🏫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🏆 Congratulations to our stellar students! 🌟 The attendance winners for December 11th-14th are in, and we have exciting news – new winning classes in every grade level! 🎉👏 Special shoutout to our 5th-grade classes for an impressive tie! 🥳👬👭

Stay tuned for the formal announcement of the winners when we return to school on Monday, January 9, 2024. Until then, have a wonderful Winter Break! ☃️🎄✨

🎉 Attention Kendall-Harmon students! 🎉

Get ready for a week filled with holiday cheer and school spirit! 🎅🎄 Join us for our amazing Spirit Days this week:

🎅 Tuesday: Grinch vs. Santa Day - Dress up as your favorite holiday character, whether you're feeling mischievous like the Grinch or jolly like Santa! Let's see who will win the battle of the holiday icons! 🎅🤶

🎄 Wednesday: Ugly Sweater Day - Dig out those tacky, over-the-top sweaters and wear them proudly! Show off your unique style and spread some holiday joy with your festive fashion choices! 🎄🎁

🌙 Thursday: Pajama Day - Roll out of bed and come to school in your cozy PJs! Whether you're rocking fuzzy slippers or your favorite onesie, let's embrace the comfort and have a relaxed day at school. 🌙💤

Don't miss out on the chance to show off your holiday spirit and make this week unforgettable! 🎉🎅🎁 Share your spirit day photos using and let's spread the joy together! ✨

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Attendance at Kendall-Harmon! 🌟

We're thrilled to acknowledge the outstanding commitment to attendance from our scholars last week. Despite an overall decrease, we saw remarkable numbers in specific classes:

🏆 Mrs. Woll's PK class
🏆 Mrs. Palmer's 3rd-grade class
🏆 Mrs. Alvarez's 4th-grade class
🏆 Mrs. Hudak's 5th-grade class

These exceptional classes surpassed the daily goal of 95% attendance, setting a fantastic example for all. Let's continue to inspire each other and strive for excellence in attendance. Well done, scholars! 👏📚

Congratulations to our weekly attendance winners for Nov. 13th-17th! We are excited to welcome everyone back today!

🎉 Join us in celebrating our incredible Kendall-Harmon School Psychologist, Bethany Pimentel! 🌟 Since joining our team in 2022, Mrs. Pimentel has been an invaluable asset to our school community. 🏫 Her dedication and hard work have greatly contributed to the development of our Multi-tiered systems of support, ensuring that every student receives the assistance they need.

🤝 As a key member of our tier 2 team, Mrs. Pimentel plays a vital role in providing targeted interventions and support to our students. 💪 Her expertise and passion for helping others shine through in everything she does.

🌞 One of the things we love most about Mrs. Pimentel is her engaging demeanor and sense of humor. 😄 She creates a warm and welcoming environment, making students feel comfortable and supported.

🙌 We feel incredibly fortunate to have Mrs. Pimentel as a member of our team. Her commitment to our students' well-being and academic success is truly commendable.

👏 Please join us in giving a big shoutout to Mrs. Pimentel for all her hard work, dedication, and positive impact on our school community! 🎉👩‍🏫

📢 We have some exciting news to share! 🎉 Congratulations to our attendance winners at Kendall-Harmon School for last week! 🌟 These students have shown dedication and commitment to their education. 👏 Keep up the great work! 💪

📢 Farewell, Ms. Heidy! 🌟

Today, we bid a fond farewell to Ms. Heidy, who has been an incredible asset to the Harmon Preschool team as an EA III since 2019. Her dedication, kindness, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on all of us.

Ms. Heidy, you will be greatly missed! Your positive presence, cheerful smile, and remarkable ability to go above and beyond for our students and staff will leave a void that cannot be filled. The memories we've shared and the moments we've cherished together will always hold a special place in our hearts.

As you embark on this exciting new chapter in your career, we wish you nothing but success, fulfillment, and happiness. May your journey be filled with endless opportunities, growth, and remarkable achievements.

Thank you, Ms. Heidy, for your invaluable contributions to the Harmon Preschool team. You have left an indelible mark, and we are grateful for the time we've had together. Farewell, and may your future endeavors be filled with boundless joy and triumphs!

📚🎉 Exciting News! The Kendall-Harmon School Book Fair is now OPEN for this week ONLY! 📚🎉

Join us from Monday to Friday, between 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM, for a fantastic selection of books and literary treasures! 📖✨ Whether you're looking for a gripping novel, an inspiring biography, or a captivating children's book, we've got you covered!

📍 Location: Kendall-Harmon School
⏰ Timing: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover new stories, fuel your imagination, and support our school library! 🌟✨ Mark your calendars and spread the word to friends, family, and fellow book lovers. See you at the Kendall-Harmon School Book Fair! 🎉📚

🎉🏅 We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Kendall-Harmon School has been recognized as a California Positive Behavior and Intervention Support (PBIS) Gold Medal school! 🥇💙✨ This incredible achievement highlights our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture. 🏫🌟

At Kendall-Harmon, we believe in the power of positive behavior interventions to create a nurturing environment where every student can thrive. This Gold Medal recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and the entire Kendall-Harmon community. 👏🎓💪

We extend our deepest appreciation to our outstanding educators who have consistently implemented effective behavior support strategies, guiding our students towards success. Their dedication and passion for creating a safe and respectful learning environment are truly commendable. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫❤️

To our remarkable students and their families, thank you for embracing the values of respect, responsibility, and kindness that are the foundation of our PBIS program. Your positive attitudes and willingness to embrace these principles have played a crucial role in achieving this prestigious recognition. 🌟💙🤝

Let's celebrate this incredible milestone together, and continue to cultivate a positive and inclusive school community at Kendall-Harmon. Together, we will continue to empower our students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. 🎉🙌
San Bernardino City USD

Hello Kendall-Harmon Families,
We are all excited for our first Family Movie Night! We would like to share the following information with you to make sure we have a great event and experience.

Our event’s entrance will be at the Kendall-Carmack gate. As a reminder, please be mindful of pedestrians crossing and our one-way flow of traffic. Gate will open at 6:00pm.

There will be no sales of food items in our concession stand, everything has been pre-sold. If you did not purchase food you may still attend the event. Kona Ice will be here and you may purchase as you wish.

If you purchased food please check in at our concession stand. You will receive your order form, receipt and food items.

Parents please be advised students cannot be dropped off. Students must have an adult present with them during the event. Our playground structure will be closed, please supervise your children.

As a reminder the movie will be projected outside. Bring your chairs, blankets and mosquito repellant!
See you later tonight!

Week of the Administrator Highlight:

This week marks the Week of the School Administrator, a time to celebrate and honor the remarkable leadership of Mrs. Silva, who has served as the principal of Kendall-Harmon School for five exceptional years. We extend our profound gratitude to her for the unwavering dedication and tireless commitment she consistently demonstrates.

Mrs. Silva exemplifies extraordinary leadership and a tireless work ethic. Her relentless dedication to the well-being and growth of our scholars and staff is both admirable and deeply appreciated. Mrs. Silva's steadfast devotion does not go unnoticed.

On behalf of our entire school community, we offer our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Silva for her exceptional leadership and steadfast support. Her vision, passion, and tireless efforts have propelled our school to new heights. We are immensely fortunate to have her at the helm, guiding us toward continued success.

Thank you, Mrs. Silva, for your unwavering commitment and for being an inspirational leader in our educational journey.

We appreciate our Kendall-Harmon educators!

SBCUSD teachers do ❤️ work to for our scholars every day! Join us on World Teachers' Day and !

¡Los maestros del SBCUSD hacen un trabajo ❤️ para suceda para nuestros estudiantes todos los días! ¡Únase a nosotros en el Día Mundial de los Docentes y !

Adventure is out there!

Today Kendall-Harmon students and staff learned about fire safety and practiced how to safely evacuate the buildings. Practicing evacuations ensures our students know what to do in the event of a real emergency.

🇭🇳🇲🇽🇨🇺 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🇵🇷🇩🇴🇪🇸

As we embark on this important month, let's honor the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Together, we embrace unity in diversity! 🌍✨

Our scholars and staff look so good in their team colors!

Our preschool students are demonstrating their curiosity and learning about apples!

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Our average attendance in August was 91% for Kendall and 77% for Harmon. Our goal for September is to increase those numbers by 2%.

To help increase our percentages, we've started our Color Wars competition every Friday this month. We also have two events scheduled. Stay tuned for more information!

Scholars, wear your colors tomorrow! Your teachers will be adding up the participation points!

PK - Red
Kinder - Orange
1st - Yellow
2nd - Green
3rd - Blue
4th - Purple
5th - Black

Kinder Parents,
Check Parentsquare for important drop-off and pick-up procedures for the full-day program.