Catch Corner

This school year, the CATCH program continues at Kimball and across the MISD. CATCH stands for Coordinated Approach to Child Health. The coordinated effort takes place between the classroom teachers, food service program, and families at home.

Our teachers incorporate healthy lifestyle elements into the curriculum, while Coach Holley utilized CATCH activities at all grade levels. Our food service department provides nutritious meals and emphasizes healthy eating through various activities.

We'll utilize this site throughout the year to offer helpful information that may benefit you at home. We'll also host two Family Fitness events at the school and encourage you to take part. The first event will take place during our annual Reindeer Run and the other will be scheduled sometime in the spring.

Thank you for supporting us and joining in our efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle among Kimball students.

February is "Heart Health" month, as noted by the American Heart Association. In order to support the efforts of the American Heart Association, Kimball students will participate in "Jump Rope for Heart." The event is intended to raise not only money for the Heart Association, but also awareness of the importance of heart health. Coach Holley has coordinated this program in all P.E. classes and we encourage you to take part by donating to the American Heart Association. We also hope this month's emphasis on heart health will foster healthy lifestyle choices for our Kimball Students.

Following is a list of recommended healthy eating patterns suggested by the American Heart Association:

  • Eat foods low in saturated fat, cholesterol and total fat.
  • Choose a variety of foods to get enough carbohydrates, protein, and other nutrients.
  • Eat only enough calories to maintain a healthy weight for your height and build.

Parking Lot Rules

Please remember to adhere to the parking lot guidelines when dropping off and picking up your children. All guidelines are in place to protect the children.

Specifically, the right lane is for dropping off only. It is helpful if all cars stop near the flagpole as this allows more people to drop off at the same time. Please wait patiently in line for the cars ahead of you to drop their children off. There is an increased danger for the children when cars pass each other in an effort to hurry through the line.

The left lane is reserved for through traffic and should never be used for dropping students off. Children should never be allowed to cross the parking lot without adult supervision. Thank you for helping us ensure the safely of all Kimball students.

Enrollment Information

  1. All students of qualifying age living within the boundaries of Mesquite ISD are eligible for public education in this district.
  2. Registration will take place on each individual campus. Parents are asked to contact their school office to make an appointment. Campus office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are unsure about which school your child should attend, please call the Instruction Office at 972-288-6411.
  3. Registration officially begins on Monday August 2, 2004, on each campus unless otherwise indicated by the campus.
  4. Parents need to provide the following documents when registering their children for school:
    1. Enrolling parent's or guardian's photo identification (such as a driver's license)
    2. Proof of residency within the school attendance zone (apartment renters must show a lease showing the parent's/guardian's name and the child's name)
    3. Copy of the child's birth certificate or other document suitable as proof of the child's identity
    4. Child's immunization record
    5. Copy of records from school most recently attended by the child (if you have the withdrawal form from your child's previous school, please supply that for enrollment also)
    6. Child's social security card

For more information, contact Kimball Elementary at 972-290-4120 or the Instruction Office at 972-882-7402.

Medication Rules

Anyone bringing medicine to school must observe the following:

Prescription—A prescription medication must appear in the original container and be properly labeled having specific directions. A note from the parent must accompany the medication giving permission for school personnel to administer.

Over the Counter—The medicine must appear in the original container with directions on the label. A note from the parents and doctor is required. The doctor's note must include specific directions such as the medicine name, dosage and time to be given. These policies are according to the Mesquite Independent School District.

Asthma Medication—A student with asthma who has written authorization from his or her parent and physician or other licensed health care provider may be permitted, at the student's discretion, to possess and use prescribed asthma medication at school or school-related events. The student and parents should see the school nurse or principal if the student has been prescribed asthma medication for use during the school day.

All medication must be checked in the office upon arriving at school.

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