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Kittredge Konnection - September 8, 2026
This Week's News
Thank you KPA
A big thank you to the KPA for the six brand new MacBook Neos they donated to the school! These are an important resource for our students, helping them build their writing, research, and technology skills.
Student Council Election
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, is the last day to turn in Student Council election forms. The election will take place this Friday at 2:15pm during our Assembly.
After School Workshops
We have lots of exciting after school offerings this year, some new and some community favorites! From cooking, to chess, to fencing and music, there are options for all. Workshops are beginning this week and next, register today! You can find a list of them here, along with links to pay and sign up.
Spanish Tutoring Starts Today!
Free after-school Spanish tutoring for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders begins today, and continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of the school year. We strongly encourage your child to take advantage of this free resource!
Cross Country
Kittredge Cross Country officially begins this week! The first practice is TOMORROW, Wednesday, Sept 9, from 3:15-4:00pm. Runners will meet in the courtyard and can be picked up there at 4pm. Our first meet is right around the corner on Monday, September 14. Please remember - we need parent volunteers for this race. Go coyotes!
Hot Lunch
Kittredge will be offering hot lunch to students on Fridays to raise funds for the annual 7th and 8th grade trip to Yosemite National Park. We offer pizza, bagels, chicken strips, and more - it varies by the month!
We take orders for an entire month in advance. Below is a list of the Fridays in September on which we will have lunch available. Please order for any or all of the days that interest you.
Lunches next month will include:
September 11 - Pizza, Juice Box, Side Item
September 18 - Caesar Salad, Juice Box, Side Item
September 25 - Chicken Strips, Juice Box, Side Item
The cost of each lunch will be $9.50. A second (or even a third) slice, bagel, etc. may be ordered for an additional $3.00 each.
Place your orders using this Google form,
Parents of multiple Kittredge students, please submit a separate form for each child.
Orders are placed on Thursday morning. All orders must be submitted by end of day on Wednesday.
Drop-off and Pickup
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.
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. If a parent needs to leave the driver seat for any reason during drop-off or pick-up time (8:20-8:40 or 2:55-3:15), 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.
If your child is dropped off before 8:20am, please have them enter through the side door entrance on 25th Avenue. Similarly, if your child is in Extended Day, please pick them up from the side door entrance on 25th Avenue.
Fall Picnic
Join us THIS 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!
Next Week's News
Back-to-School Night
Back-to-School night will be here in just about 1 week! On Wednesday, September 16, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm we invite you to join us here at Kittredge for a night of getting to know your child's teachers, and the rest of the school! As a reminder, this is an opportunity to meet your child's teachers, but this is not a parent-teacher conference. Conferences are scheduled to take place at the close of the first trimester.
We understand that some parents have multiple Kittredge students, and need to split between two classrooms. If this is the case for you, we understand! Your child's teacher can make sure you get all of the information you need. Similarly, if you are unable to attend Back-to-School Night, please let us know! We will make sure to get you the important information.
Extended Day will close at 6pm, as usual. We will not be offering childcare during Back to School night.
Free Admissions Workshop
Know anyone that wants to learn more about the private school admissions process? Kittredge will be hosting a free workshop on September 15th!
Find more info Here
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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Want to sneak a peek into your child’s school day? Follow us on Instagram to see all the highlights and shenanigans. @Kittredgeschool
Let’s Konnect
If you know of someone who wants to receive the Kittredge Konnection please have them email olivia@kittredge.org and we will update our list. Thank you.
Want to score some sweet Kittredge gear?
We love to show our Kittredge Pride on Fridays, so make sure you join in! Teachers and students create class tailored celebrations as a reward for showing our Kittredge Pride on Fridays!
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