Antelope Elementary School

Classes will be in session today, March 1st. There is snow only in Juniper Hills thus far. It is raining in areas of the district with high winds. Some roads are flooded. Please be cautious. We will use alternative bus stops for Juniper Hills today and other areas as needed and families will be informed. /// Habrá clases hoy, 1 de marzo. Hasta ahora sólo hay nieve en Juniper Hills. Está lloviendo en áreas del distrito con fuertes vientos. Algunas calles están inundadas. Por favor tengan precaución. Usaremos paradas de autobús alternativas para Juniper Hills hoy y otras áreas según sea necesario y las familias serán informadas.

Good morning Keppel Families, All district schools are open today. We will monitor the weather conditions to see if we need to make any adjustments and we will update you if circumstances change. Thank you! /// Buenos días Familias de Keppel, Todas las escuelas del distrito están abiertas hoy. Vamos a monitorear las condiciones climáticas para ver si tenemos que hacer algún ajuste y le informaremos si las circunstancias cambian. Gracias!

Our dedicated Recreation Leaders are focused on learning how to support others with first aid, CPR, AED, and choking during today’s professional development at Pearblossom. Thank you, Instructor Fernanda!

Thank you, Keppel Teachers, for engaging in high quality professional development in the area of Next Generation Science Standards and the 5 Es for lesson planning (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate).

Keppel honors its caring Keppel School Counselors during National School Counseling Week! Megan Loucks - Alpine; Gilbert Mora - Antelope; Issa Makhlouf - Daisy Gibson; Emilie Christian - Keppel Academy; Daisy Alvarez - Lake Los Angeles; Michele Anaya - Pearblossom

Please join me for upcoming “Breakfast with the Superintendent” opportunities this week. Also, we have our second public hearing to gather input on by-trustee area election maps for the 2024 election cycle tomorrow evening at approximately 5:30 p.m. See you soon.

Welcome to students’ families representing all Keppel schools, who are part of our Parent Institute for Quality Education! We are happy to see so many partners in education who want to learn more about how to ensure students’ success in Keppel and in their futures.

KUSD hosted the Antelope Valley School Board’s Association meeting at Daisy Gibson on January 31st. What a warm welcome by students and staff! Keppel’s Board President, Waunette Cullors, was sworn in as the AVSBA’s Board Secretary and guests learned strategies to combat the Fentanyl crisis.

Thank you to our Keppel student athletes who are representing their schools well at the KUSD-RISE districtwide track meet today. Great sportsmanship and athleticism!

Welcome new Keppel Union School District Trustees: Blanca Nava, Member; Andrew Ramirez, Member; Alma Rodriguez, Clerk. They will join our continuing Trustees: Waunette Cullors, President; Dominique Ballante, Vice President. We look forward to seeing them in action as leaders in our district! Photo: Andrew Ramirez; Blanca Nava; Alma Rodriguez (left to right)

There will be no school on Friday,November 11, in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Keppel Learning Community: We are experiencing break ins and theft at various school sites across the district resulting in felony destruction of property. If you see or hear anything out of place related to safety and security of persons or property on or around our schools or the district, please immediately notify local authorities. Also, please notify the school Principal or email the district office at safekeppel@keppel.k12.ca.us if you have information about individuals who may be involved in these unlawful acts so that our Keppel students do not experience the impacts of unnecessary destruction. Thank you.

HEAT ADVISORY: A heat warning is in effect for the Antelope Valley. Indoor spaces are available for students during recess and lunch based on Outdoor Activity Guidelines. School staff support students by reminding them to stay hydrated, limiting outdoor activity, and monitoring for symptoms of heat-related illnesses such as headaches and nosebleeds. Families are encouraged to send students with water bottles as we get through this heat wave together. Resources: https://ready.lacounty.gov/heat/

Ms. Casetta Signater will be moving to Daisy Gibson Elementary School as its Principal. Ms. Signater started with the Keppel Union School District as a Program Specialist at the end of the last academic school year and is an experienced school administrator. She is new to the Antelope Valley and we welcome you to extend a warm Mighty Eagles welcome!

Mrs. Eloisa Acevedo has moved to Antelope Elementary School as its Principal. Mrs. Acevedo has served in the Keppel Union School District since 2018, and most recently served as the Principal of our largest school, Daisy Gibson Elementary. Please give her a warm Mighty Lopes welcome!

HAPPY CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES' WEEK CSEA CHAPTER 516! Congratulations on another year of successful service to our dedicated Classified employees who are 248 Unit Members strong in Keppel. We appreciate your hard work and desire to make a difference in Keppel. Thank you for being on the front lines to keep the business of the district running smoothly and our students safe, academically engaged, healthy, and well-fed!

This week we celebrate National School Nurses and our Health Professionals during National Nurses’ Week. We pay tribute to our Health Services Team for their dedicated care and support of students’ overall physical health and wellbeing. We thank them for making a difference in Keppel and ensuring that students have opportunities to actively engage in meaningful learning opportunities, while being in good health!

Today on Nutrition Professionals’ Day, we celebrate KUSD’s dedicated Child Nutrition Services Team for filling our students’ tummies and fueling our students’ creativity and academic focus. The team is counted on for nurturing and nourishment of our biggest assets, our children! We thank them for supporting students daily.

The Keppel Union School District salutes its amazing Teachers on National Teachers’ Day 2022! Thank you to our Teachers for their dedication and loyal service to students and the Keppel learning community. Their reach is greater than they will ever know. “The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future. It is they who shape and enrich the minds of the young, who touch their hearts and souls. It is they who shape a nation's future.” (F. Sionil Jose; brainyquote.com)

Today on National Administrative Professional Assistants’ Day 2022, we celebrate KUSD’s amazing Administrative Assistants for their support to ensure the smooth functioning of our school and district offices. Thank you to our committed and loyal Administrative Assistants who exemplify top notch customer service!