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Kittredge Konnection - September 1, 2026
This Week's News
Welcome Back!
The 2026-2027 school year is here and we are so happy to be back! It has been such a treat to watch students yesterday and today as they catch up with friends and teachers, and meet our newest Kittredge community members. We cannot wait to see where the year takes this exceptional group of students!
Thank You to our KPA
We owe a great big thank you to KPA President Lisa Wongchenko, Secretary & Communications Officer Alex Shearer, and Treasurer Young Park for an amazing KPA-Parent Coffee yesterday! Nothing says "the kids are back in school" quite like a bagel and a big cup of coffee!
We had a wonderful time seeing old friends and getting to know new ones! We hope you did too. And if you missed the coffee hour, fear not! You can see our whole community next Saturday, September 12, at our Annual Fall Picnic.
School Calendar
This year is sure to get busy, and FAST - that's why we highly recommend syncing your Google calendar with the Kittredge School Calendar, so that you can always be up-to-date on school events.
Help Kittredge Be A Good Neighbor - Drop-off and Pickup
Over the years, Kittredge School’s neighbors have been wonderfully supportive about having us in their midst. Every year we ask for your help to keep it this way. When you drop off and pick up your child, please do not double-park, leave your car unattended, block our neighbors’ driveways or the intersection of 25th and Lake.
As any of our students will tell you, Kittredge is a safe place. Our greatest concern is for the safety of our students and our community. With this in mind, it is always preferable that parents find a legal parking spot to drop off or pick up their children. We also know it is not always possible for parents to park and meet, so to this end, we have pick up and drop off policies for our loading zone. Please read them and follow them entirely.
The first rule is for all parents to drive safely. It is important that we observe all traffic laws (do not speed, make illegal U-turns, double park or park on any corner) and always be on the look-out for children.
It is important that cars do not stay in our loading zone for any time more than is necessary. Students must get in and out of cars quickly and safely and exit directly to the sidewalk when dropped off and enter from the sidewalk when picked up. Backpacks, jackets and lunches should be ready and close by so that students can enter/exit quickly (not in the trunk) and organization of materials should be taken care of before pulling in. Car and booster seats must be properly installed before entering the loading zone, and younger students should be practicing buckling and unbuckling their seatbelts. If a parent needs to leave the driver seat for any reason, the loading zone should not be used and the parent should find and use a legal parking spot.
At pickup, if the child is not at the loading zone, the parent must carefully drive around the block until their child arrives or, even better, find a legal parking spot to come meet their child on foot. Parents should not park and wait for the arrival of their child, for this will block the pick up area for others and create a possible hazard.
Please follow these rules and remember to be patient and careful. We are all counting on everybody working together for the safety of our children and the good of the neighborhood.
If you have any questions about these procedures, please feel free to call the school or catch Ms. Pon-Barry on the corner during drop off. (But remember to park legally before you do!)
Attendance
Wait, what time does school start again??!!
The beginning of the new year is always a bit of a dance, and part of that dance is trying to remember where to be and at what time!
As a reminder, students in Extended Day may join us in the morning as early as 7:45am, via the 25th Ave entrance. Students not in Extended Day may join their classroom teacher as early as 8:20am.
Middle school classes begin at 8:30am, and elementary school classes begin at 8:40am.
If you are running late or your child will be absent, please give the office a call so that we can notify your child's teacher.
If your child is sick, please notify the school.
Extended Day and Study Hall
It's not too late to sign up for Extended Day or Study Hall!
Extended Day is a daily program that offers the most before and after school care. It runs before school beginning at 7:45am and after school until 6pm, and starts on the first day of school. Extended Day includes Study Hall and offers additional games, crafts, legos, outdoor play time, as well as walking field trips on some minimum days and holidays (with a minimum of five students).
Study Hall is our after school program that helps students complete their homework in a supervised setting. It runs from 3pm-4:30pm and begins the first week of school, ending the last week of school.
If you would like to register your child for Study Hall or Extended Day, please complete the After School Form.
Minimum Day Friday
This Friday is a minimum day with a 12pm dismissal. Extended Day will be available from 12pm-6pm.
Students who are not enrolled in Extended Day are welcome to drop-in for the afternoon. The drop-in fee is $60.
Please let us know if your child will be attending Extended Day using this Minimum Day Extended Day Form.
Next Week's News
No Class Monday
Monday, September 7 is Labor Day! Kittredge School will be closed. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
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Hot Lunch
Kittredge will be offering hot lunch to students on Fridays. We will send out our September order form next week.
Fall Picnic
Join us on Saturday, September 12, from 10am to 1pm for our Annual Fall Picnic. You can enter the park on 10th and Lake, and find us a block west of the shelter.
Please bring a dish to share and label it with ingredients for potential allergies. Kittredge will provide juice boxes and desserts.
Frisbees and soccer balls are fun for the lawn area of the park. Parking can be difficult. Please allow time for parking, ride a bike or walk to Mountain Lake Park.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Looking Ahead
After School Offerings
We have lots of exciting after school offerings this year, some new and some community favorites! You can find a list of them here, along with links to pay and sign up. We are still adding details for all the workshops, so stay tuned for a complete list!
Cross Country
Kittredge Cross Country is for 5th-8th graders and will have Monday and Wednesday Practices. A permission slip will be sent home tomorrow. Our first meet will be Monday, September 14. Check out the permission slip for more details!
Back-to-School Night
Back-to-School night will be here in just two short weeks! On Wednesday, September 16, we invite you to join us here at Kittredge for a night of getting to know your child's teachers along with the rest of the school! We hope to see you there at 6:30pm.
If you are unable to attend Back-to-School Night, please let us know! We will make sure to get you the important information.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide child care on this night.
KPA Korner
KPA Meeting on September 22 at 6 pm
We would love to see you at the first KPA meeting of the year on September 22 from 6-7 pm at school, where we will discuss volunteer opportunities for upcoming events. Please join in person if possible, but we will have Zoom available for those unable to attend in person. Childcare and pizza will be available during the meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn how you can get involved and get to know your community!
Fall Camping Trip September 18-20
Join us for Kittredge family camping fun in Wine Country Sept 18-20! This Fall we're heading back to the beautiful Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, just outside Calistoga. We have spots available for one- and two-night tent camping, and welcome campers of all experience levels. You are also welcome to book your own accommodations nearby and join us for hangouts + hikes.
Interested? Questions? Please send RSVPs and questions to Leyla Alieva (Kai, 8th) alievaleila@gmail.com
Please include the number in your party when RSVPing. All siblings and family members welcome!
Save the Date: Fall Social on November 7
Mark your calendars for the Fall Social hosted at the home of Michelle and Trae Stephens on November 7. More details for this and the fall fundraiser to come soon!
Share Your Ideas with Us
If you have ideas for the coming year, please share them in this form!
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