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Posted Date: 08/21/26 (06:33 AM)
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Kreitner Weekly Round-up

Hello school community

Welcome to this week's edition of the Kreitner Weekly Round-Up! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.
 
A room full of empty desks

Highlights from the Week

  • We welcomed all students back this week! It was great to see all the smiling faces and hear the laughter and joy in the building.
  • We had our first visit from Jordan the therapy dog this week on Wednesday..

Upcoming Events

  • Student baseline assessments will occur throughout the week 8/24-8/28.
  • We will have our first round of emergency drills (fire, tornado, lockdown) on Tuesday, 8/24, to familiarize all students with what to expect in the event of an emergency.
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Important Reminders

  • We wear RED every Wednesday to show our Kreitner pride.
  • On Fridays (every Friday) we show our Kahok pride by wearing PURPLE.
  • It is very important that you have your child here ON TIME EVERY DAY. We begin teaching new material right away, and every minute of every day counts. Doors open at 7:25. School starts at 7:55. Please have your child here no later than 7:50.

Student Drop Off & Pick Up

Child safety is a top priority. When entering and leaving the parking lot, please:
  • Maintain a 10 mile-per-hour top speed. Students are little and can move quickly and unexpectedly. This gives you time to react and stop so nobody gets hurt!
  • DO NOT PARK ALONG THE DRIVE COMING INTO THE PARKING LOT. That congests the drive and makes it difficult for the bus drivers to get into the lot. It is also a safety issue.
  • If you have to assist your child in exiting the car for any reason, you need to park IN A MARKED PARKING SPOT. Do not just stop in a driving lane and do not make your own spot in an open area. Open areas are there for a reason (buses, pedestrians, etc).
  • At the end of the day, if you do not see a n open parking spot on the pick-up side of the lot, you will need to go to the further end and PARK IN A MARKED PARKING SPOT.
  • When dropping students off in the morning along the front of the building, pull as far forward as possible and have children exit the back passenger door so they are right by the sidewalk and not having to walk in front of other cars in the line.

Give Kids a Smile Event

Poster announcing free dental care for children aged 3-13 on 10/12/26 at SIU School of Dental Medicine in Alton, IL.
Poster announcing 'Give Kids a Smile!' event offering free dental care for ages 3-13 on 10/12/26 at SIU School of Dental Medicine.