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Mark your calendars

• Wednesday, June 3rd
  • 5th Grade Awards Ceremony & DARE Graduation - 9:15 AM
• Friday, June 5th
  • Kindergarten Stars & Stripes Spectacular - 9:15 AM
• Monday, June 8th
  • Early dismissal for all students at 11:45 AM
• Tuesday, June 9th
  • Early dismissal for all students at 11:45 AM
  • Last day of school
  • Report Cards available in HAC at Noon

From the Main Office

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Are you moving this summer? Have you already moved? Please contact the school office ASAP!

• If you ARE moving, please return all curriculum books, library books and technology devices to Kernsville school before the last day.
• If you are moving within our sending area, we will update your address and bus information. New residence proofs (2) & Change of Address form are required.
• If you are staying in Parkland SD, but moving into another elementary school's sending area, we will notify that school and forward your student's records. New residence proofs (2) and Change of Address form are required.

If you are moving out of Parkland, whether in-state or out-of-state, we need to know your new address, the school and district name where moving and contact information for the new school. Student records will be sent upon contact between the schools.

Yearbooks have arrived!

• 5th Grade students that ordered a Yearbook will receive them on Wednesday, 6/3.
• All other students that ordered a Yearbook will receive them on Friday, 6/5.
• If you would like to order a Yearbook you may do so via this link with Christmas City Studios.  They will be mailed directly to you over the summer.

Summer Food Program: Meals 2 Go

• Weekly pick-up of 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches is available for students 18 and under. The program is free for those who qualify for free/reduced meals, or $35/week for others.
• Note: Distribution is held exclusively at Parkland High School due to federal funding requirements.
• Meals will be distributed on Mondays from June 22 through August 17, 2026 from 7:00 am – 8:30 am and 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
• To help us prepare, we ask that families pre-order their meals on a weekly basis by the Tuesday prior to each pick-up date. Order forms will be distributed via email to Parkland families and will also be available on our website. Please direct any questions to the Food Services office at 610-351-5670. 

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Check out the Summer Camps, Learning Opportunities and more and Community Events and Recreational Programs on our district website.

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From the Kernsville PTO

Sign up for the Weis4School program where a portion of your purchases at Weis come back to Kernsville at no cost to you! Sign up today at weis4school.com.  Be sure to register each school year.

STAY UPDATED and KEEP IN TOUCH!
Follow us at:
Facebook - Facebook.com/KernsvillePTO
Website - KernsvillePTO.org

 

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Mark your calendars

• Monday, May 25th
  • School Closed
• Tuesday, May 26th
  • PTO Meeting - 9 AM - Cafeteria
  • 1st Grade Field Trip
• Thursday, May 28th 
  • 5th Grade Field Trip
  • 4th Grade Field Trip
• Friday, May 29th
  • 3rd Grade Recorder Concert - 10 AM - Gym
  • Coyote Crawl Reward Event for students

Looking ahead...

June

• 5th Grade Awards Ceremony & DARE Graduation - 6/3 9:15 AM
• Kindergarten End of Year Show - 6/5 9:15-10:15 AM
• Early Dismissal at 11:45 AM  6/8
• Early Dismissal at 11:45 AM & Last Day of School 6/9

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From the Main Office

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Summer Food Program: Meals 2 Go

• Weekly pick-up of 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches is available for students 18 and under. The program is free for those who qualify for free/reduced meals, or $35/week for others.
• Note: Distribution is held exclusively at Parkland High School due to federal funding requirements.
• Meals will be distributed on Mondays from June 22 through August 17, 2026 from 7:00 am – 8:30 am and 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
• To help us prepare, we ask that families pre-order their meals on a weekly basis by the Tuesday prior to each pick-up date. Order forms will be distributed via email to Parkland families and will also be available on our website. Please direct any questions to the Food Services office at 610-351-5670. 

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Do you have a child who will be turning 5 prior to September 1st? If so, it is time to register for Kindergarten!

Do you have a child currently attending private Kindergarten that you plan to enroll in 1st Grade for the 26/27 School Year? 

Please call the school office at 610-351-5840 or email bronzol@parklandsd.net to register your child ASAP!

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Check out the Summer Camps, Learning Opportunities and more and Community Events and Recreational Programs on our district website.

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From the Kernsville PTO

Next PTO Meeting – Tuesday, May 26th at 9 AM in the cafeteria

Sign up for the Weis4School program where a portion of your purchases at Weis come back to Kernsville at no cost to you! Sign up today at weis4school.com.  Be sure to register each school year.

 

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We’d love you to join us this year! For further details on each opportunity, please click the link and don’t hesitate to reach out, as we’re happy to answer any questions!

Spray Day Volunteers Needed! – help us hand out popsicles and manage the flow of the event – May 29 from 1 to 3pm https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-64092597-spray?useFullSite=true#/

Bulletin Board Assembler – help create a welcoming lobby space for Kernsville (flexible timeframes
available!) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57857409-bulletin#/

Helping Hands – help with behind-the-scenes tasks from making copies to laminating! (flexible
timeframes available!) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57972542-helping#/

Math Ripping - a fun way to help our teachers by breaking down those giant math books into easy-to-
use chapters for students. (flexible timeframes available!)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57857658-math#/

Reminder: Clearances are required for all volunteers. Need to submit for your clearances? Directions
can be found here: https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/human-resources/volunteers

STAY UPDATED and KEEP IN TOUCH!
Follow us at:
Facebook - Facebook.com/KernsvillePTO
Website - KernsvillePTO.org

 

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Mark your calendars

• Tuesday, May 19th 
  • 5th Grade Field Trip
• Wednesday, May 20th 
  • 5th Grade Field Trip
  • 4th Grade Band & Orchestra Concert - 10 AM
• Thursday, May 21st  
  • 5th Grade Wax Museum - 9:30 AM
  • KV Expo Night - 4:45 - 6:30 PM
• Friday, May 22nd 
  • Red, White & Blue Spirit Day

Looking ahead...

There are many popular events coming up in May and June.  Here's a quick reference so you can add them to your calendar

May

• School Closed 5/25
• PTO Meeting - 5/26 9 AM
• 3rd Grade Recorder Concert 5/29 10AM

June

• 5th Grade Awards Ceremony & DARE Graduation - 6/3 9:15 AM
• Kindergarten End of Year Show - 6/5 9:15-10:15 AM
• Early Dismissal at 11:45 AM  6/8
• Early Dismissal at 11:45 AM & Last Day of School 6/9

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From the Main Office

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Kernsville Elementary Spring Expo Night - Thursday, May 21st

• Our KV coyotes would like to invite all our families to Kernville’s Annual Spring Expo Night on Thursday, May 21st. This will be a great opportunity for your student to show you around the school and share with you examples of their work and projects that have been completed throughout the year.

Summer Food Program: Meals 2 Go

• Weekly pick-up of 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches is available for students 18 and under. The program is free for those who qualify for free/reduced meals, or $35/week for others.
• Note: Distribution is held exclusively at Parkland High School due to federal funding requirements.
• Meals will be distributed on Mondays from June 22 through August 17, 2026 from 7:00 am – 8:30 am and 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
• To help us prepare, we ask that families pre-order their meals on a weekly basis by the Tuesday prior to each pick-up date. Order forms will be distributed via email to Parkland families and will also be available on our website. Please direct any questions to the Food Services office at 610-351-5670. 

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Do you have a child who will be turning 5 prior to September 1st? If so, it is time to register for Kindergarten!

Do you have a child currently attending private Kindergarten that you plan to enroll in 1st Grade for the 26/27 School Year? 

Please call the school office at 610-351-5840 or email bronzol@parklandsd.net to register your child ASAP!

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Check out the Summer Camps, Learning Opportunities and more and Community Events and Recreational Programs on our district website.

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From the Kernsville PTO

Next PTO Meeting – Tuesday, May 26th at 9 AM in the cafeteria

Sign up for the Weis4School program where a portion of your purchases at Weis come back to Kernsville at no cost to you! Sign up today at weis4school.com.  Be sure to register each school year.

 

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We’d love you to join us this year! For further details on each opportunity, please click the link and don’t hesitate to reach out, as we’re happy to answer any questions!

Spray Day Volunteers Needed! – help us hand out popsicles and manage the flow of the event – May 29 from 1 to 3pm https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-64092597-spray?useFullSite=true#/

Bulletin Board Assembler – help create a welcoming lobby space for Kernsville (flexible timeframes
available!) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57857409-bulletin#/

Helping Hands – help with behind-the-scenes tasks from making copies to laminating! (flexible
timeframes available!) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57972542-helping#/

Math Ripping - a fun way to help our teachers by breaking down those giant math books into easy-to-
use chapters for students. (flexible timeframes available!)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57857658-math#/

Reminder: Clearances are required for all volunteers. Need to submit for your clearances? Directions
can be found here: https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/human-resources/volunteers

STAY UPDATED and KEEP IN TOUCH!
Follow us at:
Facebook - Facebook.com/KernsvillePTO
Website - KernsvillePTO.org

 

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Mark your calendars

• Monday, May 11th
  • Field Day (all students)
• Tuesday, May 12th 
  • 5th Grade Chorus Concert - 7 PM
• Wednesday, May 13th 
  • 5th Grade Field Trip
  • Chess Club 3:45 - 5:00 PM (Last Session)
• Thursday, May 14th 
  • Rain Date for Field Day
• Friday, May 15th
  • PTO Canvas & Cookies - 6-8 PM - Cafeteria

Looking ahead...

There are many popular events coming up in May and June.  Here's a quick reference so you can add them to your calendar

May

• 4th Gr Band/Orchestra Concert - 5/20 10 AM
• 5th Grade Wax Museum - 5/21 - 9:30 AM
• KV EXPO Night  - 5/21- 4:45-6:30 PM
• Red/White/Blue Spirit Day 5/22
• School Closed 5/25
• PTO Meeting - 5/26 9 AM
• 3rd Gr Recorder Concert 5/29 10AM

June

• 5th Grade Awards Ceremony & DARE Graduation - 6/3 9:15 AM
• Kindergarten End of Year Show - 6/5 9:15-10:15 AM
• Early Dismissal at 11:45 AM  6/8
• Early Dismissal at 11:45 AM & Last Day of School 6/9

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From the Main Office

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Summer Food Program: Meals 2 Go

• Weekly pick-up of 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches is available for students 18 and under. The program is free for those who qualify for free/reduced meals, or $35/week for others.
• Note: Distribution is held exclusively at Parkland High School due to federal funding requirements.
• Meals will be distributed on Mondays from June 22 through August 17, 2026 from 7:00 am – 8:30 am and 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
• To help us prepare, we ask that families pre-order their meals on a weekly basis by the Tuesday prior to each pick-up date. Order forms will be distributed via email to Parkland families and will also be available on our website. Please direct any questions to the Food Services office at 610-351-5670. 

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2026 Festival of the Arts Family Dance Night 

This is a fun event for the whole family if you like to move to music. We will be learning a dance to "I Just Might" by Bruno Mars.  It will be easy to learn and keep you smiling through our hour together. This dance will be showcased during the Festival of the Arts in our "Flash Mob" on Saturday, May 16th at 11:10 am and 2:20 pm time slots. More information to come. We would love for you to join us on Saturday to do the dance. Please pre-register for the Family Dance Night so that we know how many people to expect on Friday evening.  

Sign Up for Family Dance Night

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Do you have a child who will be turning 5 prior to September 1st? If so, it is time to register for Kindergarten!

Do you have a child currently attending private Kindergarten that you plan to enroll in 1st Grade for the 26/27 School Year? 

Please call the school office at 610-351-5840 or email bronzol@parklandsd.net to register your child ASAP!

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Check out the Summer Camps, Learning Opportunities and more and Community Events and Recreational Programs on our district website.

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From the Kernsville PTO

Next PTO Meeting – Tuesday, May 26th at 9 AM in the cafeteria

Canvas and Cookies – Friday, May 15, 6-8 PM – join us for a Baby Yoda-themed painting night with Out of

Our Minds Studio! $13/canvas and includes cookies and a drink. Sign up and pay by May 11 at

kernsvillepto.org/forms/canvas-cookies/

Sign up for the Weis4School program where a portion of your purchases at Weis come back to Kernsville at no cost to you! Sign up today at weis4school.com.  Be sure to register each school year.

Yearbook Pictures! We need your pictures for the yearbook! We’re specifically seeking pictures of Night on the Circle, 5th grade band and chorus concert, Holiday Sing, Family Fun Day, Spirit Days, Field Trips, etc. 

Please submit your photos to the drop box here:

https://www.dropbox.com/request/frbRqaqSHDvPfnXZi3CB or email them directly to Amy Perich at amyperich@gmail.com

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We’d love you to join us this year! For further details on each opportunity, please click the link and don’t hesitate to reach out, as we’re happy to answer any questions!

Bulletin Board Assembler – help create a welcoming lobby space for Kernsville (flexible timeframes
available!) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57857409-bulletin#/

Helping Hands – help with behind-the-scenes tasks from making copies to laminating! (flexible
timeframes available!) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57972542-helping#/

Math Ripping - a fun way to help our teachers by breaking down those giant math books into easy-to-
use chapters for students. (flexible timeframes available!)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57857658-math#/

Reminder: Clearances are required for all volunteers. Need to submit for your clearances? Directions
can be found here: https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/human-resources/volunteers

STAY UPDATED and KEEP IN TOUCH!
Follow us at:
Facebook - Facebook.com/KernsvillePTO
Website - KernsvillePTO.org

 

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Mark your calendars

• TODAY
  • LAST DAY FOR YEARBOOK ORDERS... link below
• Tuesday, May 5th 
  • Virtual PTO Meeting - 7 PM 
• Wednesday, May 6th 
  • National School Nurse's Day
  • Chess Club 3:45 - 5:00 PM
• Thursday, May 7th 
  • 5th Grade Orchestra Concert at PHS - 7 PM
  • 3rd Grade Field Trip to PHS
• Friday, May 8th
  • 5th Grade Band Concert at PHS - 7 PM
  • 4th Grade Field Trip to PHS

Looking ahead...

There are a lot of popular events coming up in May and June.  Here's a quick reference so you can add them to your calendar

May

• 5th Grade Chorus Concert - 5/12 7 PM
• 4th Gr Band/Orchestra Concert - 5/20 10 AM
• KV EXPO Night  - 5/21- 4:45-6:30 PM
• Red/White/Blue Spirit Day 5/22
• School Closed 5/25
• PTO Meeting - 5/26 9AM
• 3rd Gr Recorder Concert 5/29 10AM

June

• 5th Grade Awards Ceremony & DARE Graduation - 6/3 9:15 AM
• Kindergarten End of Year Show - 6/5 9:15-10:15 AM
• Early Dismissal at 11:45 AM  6/8
• Early Dismissal at 11:45 AM & Last Day of School 6/9

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From the Main Office

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Olympic Day Volunteers Needed

Kernsville Olympic Day / Field Day 2026 will be held on Monday, May 11^th.  This will be a one-day event with all grade levels participating.  Our 3^rd, 4^th & 5^th Grade events will in the morning and the kindergarten, 1^st & 2^nd grade events will be in the afternoon.

Due to the number of students participating, this is a closed, student only, event and only parents/guardians who have volunteered to help with a morning or afternoon session will be invited to attend.

To make this a successful day, we are requesting volunteers to assist with an AM or PM session or both!  Volunteers will run games and activities during the day for students.  If you are interested in volunteering, you must have your clearances on file with the Parkland School District and be over the age of 18.

Please complete the form below if you are able to volunteer.  Please do not list more than one name. Each volunteer must submit a separate form. 

Note: If you are unsure if your name is on the P.S.D. Approved Volunteer List, please call the School Office BEFORE submitting this form.

Volunteer Sign Up Form

Please visit the PSD Volunteer page for complete instructions for obtaining and submitting your clearances.

Instructions and additional information will be emailed prior to May 11^th.  Our rain date will be Wednesday, May 14^th.

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2026 Festival of the Arts Family Dance Night 

This is a fun event for the whole family if you like to move to music. We will be learning a dance to "I Just Might" by Bruno Mars.  It will be easy to learn and keep you smiling through our hour together. This dance will be showcased during the Festival of the Arts in our "Flash Mob" on Saturday, May 16th at 11:10 am and 2:20 pm time slots. More information to come. We would love for you to join us on Saturday to do the dance. Please pre-register for the Family Dance Night so that we know how many people to expect on Friday evening.  

Sign Up for Family Dance Night

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Do you have a child who will be turning 5 prior to September 1st? If so, it is time to register for Kindergarten!

Do you have a child currently attending private Kindergarten that you plan to enroll in 1st Grade for the 26/27 School Year? 

Please call the school office at 610-351-5840 or email bronzol@parklandsd.net to register your child ASAP!

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Check out the Summer Camps, Learning Opportunities and more and Community Events and Recreational Programs on our district website.

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From the Kernsville PTO

Next PTO Meeting – Tuesday, May 5th at 7 PM via Zoom (link will be emailed)

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Get Your Yearbook! Yearbook sale is now on. They can be purchased now through May 1 online at

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/kernsvilleelementaryschool

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Staff Appreciation Donations Help us recognize our amazing KV teachers and staff during Staff Appreciation Week! Sign up to donate at SignUpGenius 

5th Grade Pictures Needed We are collecting photos to celebrate our 5th graders! Here’s what we need:

Any candid memories from throughout the years of your 5th grader and if your child did not attend

Kernsville for kindergarten, please send us their kindergarten photo.

Submit everything via the Dropbox link @ https://www.dropbox.com/request/MZqCM8dtjiUcObmJxlNR

or email to kernsville2526@gmail.com

Canvas and Cookies – Friday, May 15, 6-8 PM – join us for a Baby Yoda-themed painting night with Out of

Our Minds Studio! $13/canvas and includes cookies and a drink. Sign up and pay by May 11 at

kernsvillepto.org/forms/canvas-cookies/

Sign up for the Weis4School program where a portion of your purchases at Weis come back to Kernsville at no cost to you! Sign up today at weis4school.com.  Be sure to register each school year.

Yearbook Pictures! We need your pictures for the yearbook! We’re specifically seeking pictures of Night on the Circle, 5th grade band and chorus concert, Holiday Sing, Family Fun Day, Spirit Days, Field Trips, etc. 

Please submit your photos to the drop box here:

https://www.dropbox.com/request/frbRqaqSHDvPfnXZi3CB or email them directly to Amy Perich at amyperich@gmail.com

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We’d love you to join us this year! For further details on each opportunity, please click the link and don’t hesitate to reach out, as we’re happy to answer any questions!

Walking Club – encourage students at recess to get moving and get rewarded!
walking club: Spring Walking Club
 

Bulletin Board Assembler – help create a welcoming lobby space for Kernsville (flexible timeframes
available!) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57857409-bulletin#/

Helping Hands – help with behind-the-scenes tasks from making copies to laminating! (flexible
timeframes available!) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57972542-helping#/

Math Ripping - a fun way to help our teachers by breaking down those giant math books into easy-to-
use chapters for students. (flexible timeframes available!)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4CA4AA28A20-57857658-math#/

Reminder: Clearances are required for all volunteers. Need to submit for your clearances? Directions
can be found here: https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/human-resources/volunteers

STAY UPDATED and KEEP IN TOUCH!
Follow us at:
Facebook - Facebook.com/KernsvillePTO
Website - KernsvillePTO.org