SPOTLIGHT

"Not" Kampout: September 19

REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 16 TO ENJOY A FREE DINNER

Yes, it is a bummer that the overnight experience has been discontinued by the district; however, we're reimagining our awesome tradition. Get ready for (Not)Kampout, dinner and a movie under the stars. This is a free event for all students, staff, and their families. The deadline to register has been extended to September 16. Register today!

Reflections Submissions: Now - September 25

Students are invited to explore the 2025 PTA Reflections theme, "I Belong" and create original art one or more categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. There are three divisions: Primary (TK-2nd), Intermediate (3rd-5th), and Accessible Arts (all grades). See Reflections 2025 for more details. 

Now - September 25: Submit entries to the PTA Box in the Office

October 6: Kimberly Reflections Recognition Program in the MPR

Red Robin Dine Out Night: September 25

This all-day dine out opportunity benefits Kimberly students with 20% of food sales given back to Kimberly PTA.

Charleston Wrap: Now - September 29

Sign your student up at registercw.com with Org ID 28189. Get ready! The PTA is excited to announce the return of the Charleston Wrap fundraiser. Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a beloved aunt, planning ahead for a teacher appreciation gift, or simply in the need of top-quality, heavy-duty, double-sided wrapping paper, you'll find an excellent selection of high-quality products. Let's work together to surpass last year's impressive profit of $5806. Family and Class Competitions are on! Every 15 items sold earns your family an entry to the drawing for a $200 gift coupon to purchase gifts from Charleston Wrap. Use it for gifts or for yourself! 

Membership and Donation Drives: Now - September 30

Here's the Scoop. Your membership is sweet! See Membership for more details. Class competitions are underway. All classes who reach 100% will receive a tasty treat. The first 3 classes to reach 100% membership will be entered into a drawing to win a prize for each student in the class. Donations are the cherry on top! 100% of donations stay at Kimberly and donor receive sweet swag.

Walk & Roll to School Day: October 8

Walk, bike, or roll to school with friends, teachers, and families! This national event is a fun and healthy way to encourage active transportation and healthy habits. Families will walk from Prospect Park to Kimberly with a police escort. 

Running Club Fall Season: Now - November

The Fall season of Running Club has started. Didn't register but still want to join in the fun? Sign the PTA waiver and have your student sign up in person at the track. Running Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the season at 7:25 AM. Only board-approved volunteers will be permitted on campus. Wake up, get moving, and have fun with friends before school starts!

Mt. Sac XC Invitational: October 17

Students compete over famed courses, such as "Valley Loop" and "Switchbacks" at the Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational. If trail running is your thing, join the Kimberly Elementary Team! 3rd and 4th grade teams will participate in the 0.8 mile course and 5th graders run a 1.2 mile course. Registration information will be coming soon. Join the coaches at Prospect Park on Sunday, September 21 at 9 AM for a training session.  Learn more about the event.

Fall Festival: October 18

Get ready for a carnival of fun at our annual Kimberly PTA Fall Festival! Kids and families are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and enjoy booth games, inflatables, a captivating circus performance, and much more. More details coming soon. 

10% off Yearbooks: October 31

The deadline to purchase the 2025-2026 yearbook to receive 10% is October 31. The deadline to purchase and customize your free 2-page spread that will only print in your student's yearbook is April 29, 2025 to receive it by the day of the school picnic. 

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

Mt. SAC Invitational Training Session, September 14: Thank you to Coach Halcon and Coach Nicolaou for kicking off the training. Athletes are learning about the importance of stretching and staying hydrated. They ran a a course much like the one they will run at Mt. SAC.

Popcorn with the Principal, September 12: Principal Elgan learned from parents what they love most about Kimberly and what they would like to see this year at Kimberly. Thank you to Kimberly PTA board member, Minh Ta-Dinh, for organizing the refreshments for the meeting. 

Nicho's Paletas at Gate 2, September 8: Thank you to PTA Board members, Katie Convertino, Rachel Reichmann, and Chris Olsen, who sold tasty paletas from Nicho's at Gate 2. These organized minimum day activities provide opportunities to foster community and engagement. 

Chipotle PTA August Dine-Out Night, August 20: That's a wrap! Thank you for rolling in to support our PTA August Dine Out Night! Because of your incredible turnout, we raised $420.99 for our school. Whether you came for the burritos, the guac, or the great company - we're so grateful you were part of it. Thanks for keeping our community strong (and delicious)! 

Ice Cream Social, August 14: PTA kicked off the year with a rockin' good time at the Ice Cream Social. PTA provided ice cream sundaes, a gaga ball pit, and live entertainment by Tomorrow's Anthem. A big thank you to the National Charity League volunteers for helping make this long-standing back to school tradition a success!

Monday, August 11: This was a big day! Starting off with Kona Ice after school on the minimum day. PTA earned $75 from their Giveback program. PTA held their first Association meeting in the MPR at Back to School Night. The 2025-2026 programs and budget were approved. Parents got to visit their student's classroom, meet the teacher, and learn about the exciting plans for the year. PTA partnered with Nothing Bundt Cakes to receive 20% of sales. Total earned will be shared soon!

First Day of School: August 7: The first day of school is in the books! Teachers were excited to meet their students and greet parents who were able to walk their child(ren) to class. Following the first day, the campus will be closed, and parents will drop their child(ren) off at the gates. We hope you have a great year! Sign Gypsies of Redlands rocked the Welcome Back signs! Thank you to Chris Olsen, PTA President, for the balloon columns at the gates. 

TK/K Orientation: August 6: We welcomed our newest families to our school and the Kimberly Elementary Cub community. These newest Cubs had a VIP welcome, walking down a red carpet to the MPR. TK Orientation was at 10:00am and Kindergarten Orientation at 11:00am. Students walked to their classes with their teacher and got to check out their classroom. They even got a preview of the fun awaiting them at recess!   

Stay Informed and Connected 

For the latest PTA information, visit this website often. Stay connected by following @KimberlyElementaryPTA on IG and joining the Kimberly Elementary Families private Facebook group to connect with other Kimberly families. Email us with any questions, feedback, or suggestions at info@kimberlypta.org.

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