Chief Administrator Update June #2

June 20, 2025

KHA Families,

Happy Summer! KHA wishes you and your family well during the summer break!

I wanted to share some important information as you begin to enjoy your summer vacation and relax, unwind, and place school aside for a while. Please reference the information below.

Summer Grade Level Packets and Supply Lists by grade level will be posted on KHA’s website in the Summer Tab.

Report Cards and important other information were sent home on 6/18/25.

2025-2026 Class Placements will be sent/communicated to all families prior to The Back To School Picnic scheduled on August 27th from 4:30pm-6:30pm located outside at KHA.

The first day of school for all students is Tuesday, September 2nd.

There will be camps and ESY during the summer. The schedule is listed below.

Wizard Camp- 6/30-7/3 (9am-3:00pm) & 7/7-7/11 (9am-2:30 pm)
Day Camp- 7/14-7/18 & 7/21-7/25 (9am-3pm)

***KHA will be closed (No Access To All Staff/Students/Families ) July 28-August 3rd. Please plan accordingly since our water tank will be worked on and water and bathrooms are not available during this week.

ESY Schedule from 8:30-11:30 am at KHA: Miss Julie, Miss Shannon, and Miss Beth will be teaching and supporting ESY this year.

Week 1: August 4, 5, 6, 7
Week 2: August 12, 13, 14 *Note: August 11th is a RI Holiday

The office staff and administration will be working regular hours next week. In July/August, we will be working flex hours. Please see the schedule below:

Please email administration since our hours and days vary in the summer according to our contracts.

[email protected]

Office Staff Hours:

July 1- August 19th-

Donna- 7:30-3:30pm/Wed. off

Allison- Tues.-Friday- 7:00-4:45pm

Sue- M- Thurs. 8-3:30

Please reach out with any questions and concerns. Enjoy!

More Information to come in August! Stay Tuned!

We know that staying mentally healthy is critical to engage in learning. According to the National Center for Education Statistics: 70% of public schools say more students are seeking mental health services. This school year, we’re proud to offer all students with access to online therapy and counseling services, through our partnership with Hazel Health. Services are 100% safe and confidential. Your student can speak 1-on-1 with a licensed therapist from the convenience of school or home, with your consent. Hazel Health provides high-quality care for all students.

Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students navigate a wide range of issues, including:

Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
Separation anxiety, worry, fear
Social skills, bullying, peer & family relationships
Academic stress

Hazel’s short-term online therapy program has been proven to reduce symptoms of common mental health concerns — and gives kids tools to cope with challenges they face at school and beyond. Thank you!

Parents/guardians can also visit https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/kingstonhill to find their district, create an account, complete consent, and submit a referral. Guardians can also call 888-541-7063 to submit a referral. Support available from 9am – 9pm

Attachments:
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#1 Empowering Families: Watch Our Dyslexia Workshop Series

This June marks the 10th anniversary of Rhode Island’s dyslexia legislation, an important milestone in our shared mission to support young learners and promote evidence-based literacy instruction.

In 2015, Rhode Island passed a bill that required the Department of Education to integrate dyslexia-specific assistance into literacy programs and provide professional development to teachers. This groundbreaking step helped shape how our schools identify and support students with dyslexia.

In partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and Decoding Dyslexia RI, RIPIN is proud to have hosted three workshops designed to equip parents, caregivers, and educators with practical tools and knowledge to better support students with dyslexia.

These recorded sessions are available on our YouTube channel. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, these videos offer practical tools and deeper understanding to help support learners with dyslexia.

Learning to Read with Dyslexia with RIDE

Learn about the characteristics of dyslexia and how structured literacy instruction supports all learners.

Watch Now!

Structured Literacy in the Classroom and at Home

Recognize the hallmarks of effective literacy instruction and learn how to partner with teachers and reinforce strategies at home.

Watch Now!

Interview with RIDE & Decoding Dyslexia RI

Dive into the Science of Reading and hear directly from experts and advocates about what’s working and what’s next.

Watch Now!

Coming October 2025

Stay tuned—we’re planning another live workshop in celebration of Dyslexia Awareness Month this fall!

Thank you for being part of the movement to ensure every child has access to the support they need to thrive.

#2-Founded in 1991, RIPIN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps thousands of Rhode Islanders each year with health care, special education, and healthy aging. RIPIN uses a model of peer professional support—more than three-fourths of RIPIN’s staff are caregivers of a loved one with special health care or special education needs. For more information about RIPIN and its mission, please visit the organization’s website at www.ripin.org.

#3 Dear SEAN Members, LAC Parent Leaders, and Special Education Directors,

Thank you for joining us at the 2025 SEAN Dinner Meeting on May 1st! It was a pleasure to connect in person and engage in thoughtful discussion around key issues affecting our students and families.

For those who attended, please complete this survey! Your feedback is important to us. If you were unable to attend, hopefully, you will benefit from the resources we are sharing.

As promised, we are sharing the meeting minutes and additional resources to support your continued work and advocacy:

Meeting Minutes

Activity Summary: What’s Going Well & Challenges

LAC Leaders Contact List

We encourage you to review the activity summary and reach out to fellow LAC leaders, whether you’re seeking ideas or offering support. Building these peer connections helps strengthen all of our efforts.

Warm Regards,

The RIPIN Team

Need Help? Have Questions?

Call RIPIN | 401-270-0101

#4 Newborn screening tests newborn babies for certain harmful health disorders. RIDOH seeks parents and caregivers for focus groups to learn about your experiences with the newborn screening system. If your child received a positive newborn screening result but wasn’t diagnosed with a health condition after further testing OR if your child received a positive newborn screening result for a health condition that was confirmed with further testing, we would like to hear from you. Your participation will help improve the newborn screening program for others for years to come. $50 gift card offered to all eligible participants. To learn more or join one of our focus groups, visit tinyurl.com/2nydyu5h.

The Star Rating system for schools summarizes overall school performance, classifying schools from 1 to 5 stars to provide families and school communities a transparent, accessible, and easy-to-understand snapshot of school performance. For 2024, KHA has been awarded a Five Star Rating. Our rating is driven by the following: Achievement and Growth in the areas of ELA, Math, and Science and School Quality and Success. This combination of scores led to the highest rating a school can receive on the accountability report card.

We Wish You Well!

* KHA District Teacher Of The Year!

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