Note: Many of these dates and deadlines have changed due to COVID-19.  Please refer to the Campus Reopening webpages for the latest updates.

The primary goal of the New Family Support Committee is to emphasize the importance of jumping right in and becoming a part of the Kinkaid community. Every family was new at some point! We want you to truly enjoy all of the wonderful opportunities available to you and to enjoy the sense of friendship and community that comes along with being an active member of the Kinkaid community.

The New Family Support Program is supported by “Falcon Friends,” a group of current parents who volunteer to help new families make the transition to Kinkaid. These parents are committed to providing their assigned new families with the tools they need for success at Kinkaid, including being available to answer questions (however many there may be and however big or small!), organizing new family events such as an early summer social, and assisting with the various deadlines that exist for getting everything in order to start the new school year! Your Falcon Friends are dedicated to making sure that your family’s initial experience at Kinkaid is a special and exciting one and we hope that you will find the program a tremendous resource.

Summer Reading lists are available on the Kinkaid website, typically under the “students” tab and also under “Libraries.” In the Upper School, summer reading requirements can vary by course, so be sure to check the list carefully. It is very important to complete summer reading, as all Upper School students are assessed on the material at the start of the fall semester.

Talon Tips:

• The Upper School Summer Reading List will be posted online. It can be found on the Summer Reading page.

• The Upper School Library and the bookstore stock the correct version of each book.Please note that it is easier to follow assigned reading when you have the suggested version in hand.

Please visit the Summer Reading page for details on your student's summer reading.

Due to COVID-19, we are postponing the sale of Birthday Celebration items.  Stay tuned for updates.

August 12 - August 28, 2020:
Back-to-School One-Stop Shopping (BTS OSS) Order Form Open Online through the Veracross link located in the password-protected Parent Portal

BTS OSS, only offered at the very beginning of the school year, is an opportunity to purchase many items that you and/or your child will want this year. It is incredibly convenient if a little overwhelming at first, however, once the year is underway, you'll be so glad you did it!

Talon Tips:

• Remember to save a copy of your receipt (paper or a .pdf) so you can refer to it throughout the year. You will be surprised how easy it is to forget exactly what you purchased! However, you can always check your Charge Summary on your Veracross page of the Parent Portal.
• It is definitely worth your while to take the time to complete BTS OSS when it’s available online because while it’s not impossible to get most of the items later, it can be more complicated and less convenient to order items one-at-a-time throughout the year. See below for more details.

Back to School One-Stop Shopping Dates & Info.

Kinkaid Health Form

The Kinkaid School uses an online electronic record keeping program called Magnus Health to maintain students’ health and medical information.  Magnus allows parents to have continuous access to your child’s health record as well as the ability to make updates throughout the year.

Why are these documents so important?  These documents are used to provide vital health information in the case of an emergency as well as to  provide faculty , athletic trainers and coaches with  information that may be essential to the health and well being of your child during their time at Kinkaid. 

Please complete the “To Do” requirements in Magnus.  All requirements must be updated annually.

Requirements for All New Students

These items must be completed by June 15, 2020, and do not require a medical visit.  All information should be completed within the Magnus program.

●      Consent for Medical Treatment:  parent/guardian electronic signature required
●      Vital Health Record: parent/guardian completes electronically
●      Over the Counter Medication: parent/guardian electronic signature required
●      Immunization Record: (follow the instructions for uploading shared below)

○      Must be compliant with the requirements of the Texas Department of Health and signed by a medical provider.  Students attending The Kinkaid School must be immunized against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

○      Students who are starting the immunization schedule must have begun the process by July 1, 2020, and be on schedule according to the catch up immunization schedule of the state of Texas for ages 4 months to 18 years. 

These additional items must be completed by August 1, 2020.  Parents should upload all forms to your child’s Magnus account.  Do NOT fax or mail forms to Kinkaid.  Instructions on how to access forms and upload them to Magnus can be found on the Kinkaid parent portal.

• The Kinkaid School Physical Exam Record (including vision and hearing): 
• Due to Covid-19 and the challenge of scheduling an annual physical  the health services department  will accept a copy of your child’s most recent physical from the 2019-2020 school year.  This is for the 2020-2021 school year only. 
• Additional Forms to be submitted and  completed by the medical provider if applicable.

You do not need to complete these forms if your child does not take medication at school or have any of the conditions noted below.  These forms are valid for one year from the date of the medical provider’s signature and must be updated annually.

●      Prescription Medication (for medications administered at school) such as ADD/ADHD prescriptions
●      Life Threatening Allergy Action Plan
●      Asthma Action Plan
●      Diabetes Action Plan
●      Seizure Action Plan 

All health related forms can be found in Magnus as well as on The Kinkaid School parent portal.  Instructions for uploading and completing requirements are located on The Kinkaid parent portal.  Parents are responsible for the completion and uploading of all health information and forms.  Please do NOT email, fax, or mail any forms to The Kinkaid School. 

To access health related forms and the Magnus Health portal please complete the following steps:

●      Go to The Kinkaid School website at Kinkaid.org
●      Click on the Parents tab found at the top of the page
●      Click on the Parent Portal Login box
●      Log into the website using the same username and password that you used when accessing your child’s application.  If you do not remember your username and/or password you may use this link to reset that information.
●      On the left side of the page you will see Magnus Health Portal in teal.  Under that header you will see information on How to Upload Your Health Forms to Magnus, Health Forms to Download, Fill Out, and Upload to Magnus, and Information About Magnus Health and Contact Info.
●      Download and print any forms that you need
●      To upload all signed forms and complete your child’s health information click on the teal colored header Magnus Health Portal.
●      Log into the Magnus Health Portal using the same username and password you used to log into The Kinkaid School portal.  You must log into The Kinkaid School parent portal first in order to log into the Magnus Health Portal.

If you experience difficulty navigating the Magnus system, please refer to the Magnus tip sheet on The Kinkaid School portal or contact customer support at Magnus Health by phone at (877) 461-6831 or by email at service@magnushealthportal.com.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a happy and healthy school year!

Judy Grisell BSN,MSN,RN
Director of Health Services
The Kinkaid School
201 Kinkaid School Drive
Houston,Texas 77024
judy.grisell@kinkaid.org
713-243-5075

Please check the School Store web page for all the book ordering details for Upper School.

Note: Many of these dates and deadlines have changed due to COVID-19.  Please refer to the Campus Reopening webpages for the latest updates.

The primary goal of the New Family Support Program is to emphasize the importance of jumping right in and becoming a part of the Kinkaid community. Every family was new at some point! We want you to truly enjoy all of the wonderful opportunities available to you and enjoy the sense of friendship and community that comes along with being an active member of the Kinkaid community.

The New Family Support Program is supported by “Falcon Friends,” a group of current parents who volunteer to help new families make the transition to Kinkaid. These parents are committed to providing their assigned new families with the tools they need for success at Kinkaid, including being available to answer questions (however many there may be and however big or small!); organizing new family events such as an early summer social; and assisting with the various deadlines that exist for getting everything in order to start the new school year! Your Falcon Friends are dedicated to making sure that your family’s initial experience at Kinkaid is a special and exciting one, and we hope that you will find the program a tremendous resource.

Each spring the Middle School Library has a summer reading book sale. This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on the assigned summer reading for each class. Each grade level varies on the school year reading assessment format, but students will be expected to complete summer reading requirements. Summer reading assessments typically occur during the first or second week of school.

• The Middle School Summer Reading List will be posted online. It can be found on the Summer Reading site.

• The Middle School Library stocks the correct version of each book.Please note that it is easier to follow assigned reading when you do have the suggested version in hand.

Please visit the Summer Reading page for details on your student's summer reading.

Due to COVID-19, we are postponing the sale of Birthday Celebration items.  Stay tuned for updates.

August 12 - August 28, 2020:
Back-to-School One-Stop Shopping (BTS OSS) Order Form Open Online through the Veracross link located in the password-protected Parent Portal

BTS OSS, only offered at the very beginning of the school year, is an opportunity to purchase many items that you and/or your child will want this year. It is incredibly convenient if a little overwhelming at first, however, once the year is underway, you'll be so glad you did it!

Talon Tips:

• Remember to save a copy of your receipt (paper or a .pdf) so you can refer to it throughout the year. You will be surprised how easy it is to forget exactly what you purchased! However, you can always check your Charge Summary on your Veracross page of the Parent Portal.
• It is definitely worth your while to take the time to complete BTS OSS when it’s available online because while it’s not impossible to get most of the items later, it can be more complicated and less convenient to order items one-at-a-time throughout the year. See below for more details.

Back to School One-Stop Shopping Dates & Info.

Kinkaid Health Form

The Kinkaid School uses Magnus Health for all of our student medical information. Magnus is a web-based system, which will allow you to have continuous access to your child’s health record as well as the ability to make updates when needed.

For the upcoming 2019-2020 school year, please enter the required health information into Magnus. Kinkaid requires an annual physical exam performed and signed by a licensed professional within 12 months of the first day of school.

Please complete the “To Do” requirements in Magnus by June 1, 2019.

All New Students Required to Complete

• Vital Health Record
• Consent For Medical Treatment
• Over The Counter Medication
• Annual Physical Exam Form
• Immunization Form

Complete Forms if Applicable

• Prescription Medication Form
• Asthma Action Plan Form
• Life Threatening Allergy Action Plan Form
• Diabetes Action Plan Form
• Seizure Action Plan Form

New Kinkaid Families- At this time, you can access your child’s Magnus Health Student Medical Record through the Magnus Health link located in the password-protected Parent Portal.

To login, please use your login and password used to access the Kinkaid admission portal.

Please check the School Store web page for all the book ordering details for Middle School.

Book Pick-up/Locker Set-up – Monday, August 19

On the book and supply pick-up day, you are invited to the School to pick up your books and school supplies.

On this day, your student will have the opportunity to set up his or her academic locker for the school year. The lockers are relatively small and need to fit a lot of supplies, binders and textbooks. Shelves and accessories can be purchased at any office supply store or Target. As for supply organization, your student will be taught to organize and label binders in his/her classes.

Talon Tips:

• It is a good idea to laminate a copy of your student’s schedule and post it on the inside of their locker. It will be helpful to them as they get adjusted to their schedule.

• Although it is not required, many girls like to decorate their locker. You can purchase locker “décor” at a local store, and/or use personal photographs to make it a welcome place.You can use your imagination; but remember lockers are wood, so magnets will not work. Plus, you are not permitted to use tacks or nails in the locker. Your best bet is double-sided tape or contact paper to hang decorations because students will be expected to clean their lockers at the end of the year.

Note: Many of these dates and deadlines have changed due to COVID-19.  Please refer to the Campus Reopening webpages for the latest updates.

The primary goal of the New Family Support Program is to emphasize the importance of jumping right in and becoming a part of the Kinkaid community. Every family was new at some point! We want you to truly enjoy all of the wonderful opportunities available to you and to enjoy the sense of friendship and community that comes along with being an active member of the Kinkaid community.

The New Family Support Program in Lower School is supported by “Buddy Families,” a group of current families who volunteer to help new families make the transition to Kinkaid. These buddies are committed to providing their assigned new families with the tools they need for success at Kinkaid, including being available to answer questions (however many there may be and however big or small), organizing new family events, and assisting with the various deadlines that exist for getting everything in order to start the new school year. We hope that you will find the program a tremendous resource.

Each Spring the LS Library hosts an all-day summer reading book sale in the lobby of the Lower School. This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on books for summer reading but this event is in no way obligatory. Around Spring Break time, the LS posts a list (from HAISLN) of suggested titles that you may want to use when selecting books. At that time, it can be found on the Summer Reading webpage.

TALON TIP: The Lower School Library stocks many of the HAISLN books. Feel free to check them out this spring. Books may also be checked out for the summer at the end of the school year and returned once the Library reopens in August.

TALON TIP: The important thing to remember is for you to read to your child as frequently as you can – and the illustrations are also an important part of reading at this age! Pointing to pictures as you say the words or describe the scenes is an important tool in teaching a child to read.

Due to COVID-19, we are postponing the sale of Birthday Celebration items.  Stay tuned for updates.

August 12 - August 28, 2020:
Back-to-School One-Stop Shopping (BTS OSS) Order Form Open Online through the Veracross link located in the password-protected Parent Portal

BTS OSS, only offered at the very beginning of the school year, is an opportunity to purchase many items that you and/or your child will want this year. It is incredibly convenient if a little overwhelming at first, however, once the year is underway, you'll be so glad you did it!

Talon Tips:

• Remember to save a copy of your receipt (paper or a .pdf) so you can refer to it throughout the year. You will be surprised how easy it is to forget exactly what you purchased! However, you can always check your Charge Summary on your Veracross page of the Parent Portal.
• It is definitely worth your while to take the time to complete BTS OSS when it’s available online because while it’s not impossible to get most of the items later, it can be more complicated and less convenient to order items one-at-a-time throughout the year. See below for more details.

Back to School One-Stop Shopping Dates & Info.

Kinkaid Health Form

The Kinkaid School uses Magnus Health for all of our student medical information. Magnus is a web-based system, which will allow you to have continuous access to your child’s health record as well as the ability to make updates when needed.

For the upcoming 2019-2020 school year, please enter the required health information into Magnus. Kinkaid requires an annual physical exam performed and signed by a licensed professional within 12 months of the first day of school.

Please complete the “To Do” requirements in Magnus by June 1, 2019.

All New Students Required to Complete

• Vital Health Record
• Consent For Medical Treatment
• Over The Counter Medication
• Annual Physical Exam Form
• Immunization Form

Complete Forms if Applicable

• Prescription Medication Form
• Asthma Action Plan Form
• Life Threatening Allergy Action Plan Form
• Diabetes Action Plan Form
• Seizure Action Plan Form

New Kinkaid Families- At this time, you can access your child’s Magnus Health Student Medical Record through the Magnus Health link located in the password-protected Parent Portal.

To login, please use your login and password used to access the Kinkaid admission portal.