Events & Calendar

Upcoming Events

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Everything on the Kimberlin Academy PTA calendar. This list updates automatically as events are added, changed, or removed.

AUG 21

Spirit Wear Order Deadline

Last day to order this year’s Kimberlin Knights spirit wear before the window closes.

AUG 25

Parent Info Night

An evening overview of what’s ahead this year, from classroom expectations to PTA programs.

AUG 25

Important PTA Membership Meeting

Our first general meeting of the year — hear what the PTA has planned and how to get involved.

AUG 31

Room Rep Sign-Up Deadline

Last chance to volunteer as your classroom’s Room Rep for the year.

SEP 1

Spirit Night (Date TBD)

A September Spirit Night is being planned — exact date and restaurant coming soon.

SEP 7

Labor Day – No School

No school today in observance of Labor Day.

SEP 14

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair sets up in the library all week, September 14–18, with proceeds supporting new classroom titles.

SEP 18

STEAM Night

Hands-on science, tech, engineering, art, and math activities for the whole family.

SEP 21

Picture Day

Smile! Individual and class photos are taken today.

OCT 1

Spirit Night (Date TBD)

An October Spirit Night is in the works — details to follow.

OCT 9

Fall Festival

New for this school year: a Kimberlin Fall Festival with games, food, and fall fun for the whole family.

OCT 12

Fall Break

No school October 12–16 — enjoy the break!

OCT 22

Evening Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences held in the evening to accommodate working families.

OCT 27

Fun Run Kickoff

The PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year kicks off today — watch for pledge details.

OCT 28

All Room Rep Meeting (Virtual)

A virtual check-in for all classroom Room Reps.

OCT 31

Reflections Contest Deadline

Last day to submit entries for the PTA Reflections arts contest.

OCT 31

Yearbook 10% Discount Deadline

Order your yearbook by today to lock in the early-bird discount.

NOV 3

Staff Development / Student Holiday

No school today — staff professional development day.

NOV 6

Donuts with Dudes

Bring a father figure for donuts and morning hangout time before the bell.

NOV 11

Fun Run Cutoff (Prize/Donation Deadline)

Last day for Fun Run pledges and donations to count toward prizes.

NOV 13

Fun Run Prize Day

Fun Run prizes are handed out today — thank you for supporting the PTA!

NOV 16

Picture Retakes

A second chance for students who missed picture day or want a retake.

NOV 23

Thanksgiving Break

No school November 23–27 for Thanksgiving Break.

DEC 3

Spirit Night – Chick-fil-A

Dinner at Chick-fil-A tonight benefits Kimberlin PTA.

DEC 3

Important PTA Membership Meeting (Virtual)

Our December general meeting, held virtually for convenience during the busy season.

DEC 17

Winter Parties

Classroom winter celebrations — watch for a note from your teacher on how to help.

DEC 18

Early Dismissal

Students are released early today.

DEC 18

Last Day of Fall Semester

The final day of the fall semester — see you in January!

DEC 21

Winter Break

No school December 21 through January 1. Happy holidays, Knights!

JAN 1

Orchestra Solo & Ensemble (Date TBD)

Date to be announced by the district — check back for details on this orchestra competition.

JAN 4

Staff Development / Student Holiday

No school today — staff professional development day.

JAN 5

First Day of Spring Semester

Welcome back! The spring semester begins today.

JAN 18

MLK Day – No School

No school in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

JAN 19

Kindness Fundraiser

A school-wide kindness challenge and fundraiser running January 19–29.

JAN 22

Multicultural Night

Celebrate the many cultures at Kimberlin with food, performances, and displays from our community.

JAN 26

Spirit Night – Raising Cane’s

Dinner at Raising Cane’s tonight benefits Kimberlin PTA.

FEB 12

Valentine’s Day Parties

Classroom Valentine’s celebrations — watch for a note from your teacher.

FEB 15

No School

No school today.

FEB 16

Staff Development / Student Holiday

No school today — staff professional development day.

FEB 17

Spring Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences for the spring semester.

MAR 1

Field Day (Date TBD)

Field Day is coming this spring — exact date to be announced.

MAR 5

Bus/Staff Appreciation Day

A day to say thank you to our bus drivers and school staff.

MAR 9

Spirit Night – Chick-fil-A

Dinner at Chick-fil-A tonight benefits Kimberlin PTA.

MAR 15

Spring Break

No school March 15–19 — enjoy the break!

MAR 26

No School

No school today.

MAR 31

Deadline to Order Yearbook

Last day to order this year’s yearbook.

APR 6

STAAR: Reading (3rd, 4th, 5th)

State testing window is April 5–9; Kimberlin’s reading test is Tuesday, April 6.

APR 13

STAAR: Science (5th)

State testing window is April 12–15; 5th grade science testing is April 13.

APR 16

No School

No school today.

APR 20

STAAR: Math (3rd, 4th, 5th)

State testing window is April 19–23; Kimberlin’s math test is April 20.

APR 23

GLOW Dance

An evening glow-in-the-dark dance for students — details on tickets to come.

APR 26

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair returns to the library, April 26–30.

APR 27

Student Led Showcase / In-N-Out Burger Night

Students showcase their year’s work, followed by a Spirit Night at In-N-Out Burger.

MAY 1

Important EOY PTA Membership Meeting (Date TBD)

Our end-of-year general meeting — exact date to be announced.

MAY 3

Principal Appreciation Day

A day to thank our principal for another great year leading Kimberlin.

MAY 3

Teacher Appreciation Week

A week of thank-yous for our incredible teachers, May 3–7 — watch for ways to help.

MAY 5

5th Grade Camp

Outdoor education camp for our 5th graders, May 5–7.

MAY 10

Muffins with Misses

Bring a mother figure for muffins and morning hangout time before the bell.

MAY 25

5th Grade Celebration

A celebration honoring our graduating 5th graders.

MAY 27

Last Day of School / 5th Grade Walk

The final day of the school year, capped off with the 5th Grade Walk through campus.