Kingston Elementary 2017 Newsletter
April Calendar of Event
Kingston Elementary 2017 Newsletter Dear Families,
April 3
1st and 2nd—SOSU Play
April 4
PreK & Kindergarten—SOSU Play
April 5
Special Olympics Track and Field Meet
April 6, 11, 12, & 13 Testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
Spring is here and with that, we come closer to the end of our school year. We have a very busy calendar schedule of upcoming events. Please watch for information about any events and keep in contact with your child’s teacher about the upcoming events. Field trips and track meets are scheduled so please remind your children the importance of staying with their classes during all events.
April 14
NO SCHOOL
April 16
Easter
April 20
Sequoyah Book Club Party
April 21
Kindergarten Field Trip
Another very important event for the month of April each year are the Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP) Tests that every student in grades 3-8 must take. Our third through fifth grade students have been preparing diligently for testing in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math each day. Fifth grade students will also take a Science and Social Studies test.
April 25
3rd Grade to Science Museum
April 26
Student of the Month Lunch
April 27
PreK Field Trip to Zoo
I encourage you to review the Parent, Student, and Teacher Guide that will be sent home with each student in grades 3-5. Even though students are working on all the testing requirements at school, the guide has sample questions that are great for students to review with parents so they will
May 1
Field Day PreK-1st
May 2
Track Meet 2nd-5th
May 2
Teacher Appreciation Day
May 5
NO SCHOOL
May 8
3rd Grade to Lazer Zone
May 11
Awards Assembly 1st—5th
May 12
NO SCHOOL
May 18
Last Day of School
become familiar with directions and what the test will look like. For additional helpful tips, please refer to the test taking strategies that are listed in this newsletter. Please stress the importance of these tests to your child. Remember that our school day begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:20 pm. It is very important that your child is on time and ready to learn every day.
Thank you for all you do by supporting and encouraging your children to never give up, encourage others, and to do their best each and every day. Please encourage them to FINISH STRONG.
May Calendar of Events
April 4th There will be a Severe Weather/Hazmat
Sincerely, David Gill
Crystal O’Steen
Elementary Principal
Elementary Vice Principal
Drill District Wide. The Elementary Will not be involved.
BOX TOPS
Students of the Month
Our last contest will end will end April 28th, 2017.
PreK: Kamrie Greene
The top two classes will get a snack party.
KG: Jacob Miller
Overall total that we mailed this time: 6,211 = $621.10
1st: Emma Bridgeman
Keep clipping, and turn in before school is out. We are
2nd: Kaleigh Williams
already collecting for next school year. Thank you
3rd: Paytyn Short
for all of your support. Remember if you forget to send them to school you can drop of at Landmark Bank here in Kingston. Box Top Coordinator, Bonnie Knape
4th: Kristyn Bargas 5th: Gracie Cryer
REDUCE YOUR CHILD’S ANXIETY OVER TAKING STANDARDIZED TESTS Whether schools use standardized tests to assess students, teachers or both, the exams usually cause stress for parents, too. To ease the pressure on your family:
Learn about the test. Ask what subjects it will over. Likely topics are math, language arts and reading.
Ask for preparation. The teacher may send home a “practice test” or provide information to review.
Understand results. Find out how the scores will be used. How might a particularly low or high score affect your child?
Consider accommodations. If your child receives special services, this may influence how the test is administered.
Practice following directions. When studying at home, have our child read directions carefully. Check to make sure he understands them.
Set a timer during math homework to help your child get comfortable with “timed test.”
Relax. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and nutritious food. Provide happy distractions from stress, such as family walks.
PreK Screening April 18th and 19th This screening is for children who will be 4 or 5 years old by September 1st, 2017. Parents MUST provide: Valid ID, Childs Certified Birth Certificate, Proof of Residence, Childs Shot Records, Social Security Card, CDIB Card, or Tribal Letter.
From the Nurse's desk....
Doesn't the sunshine look good? It is Spring! Along with that sunshine and warmer temperatures, the pollen count will be climbing. That means more allergies and asthma flare ups. If your child has an inhaler to treat his/her asthma, make sure they have it at school. You must fill out the proper paperwork for your student to have inhalers or medications at school. Nothing else matters if you can't breathe! If your child has a persistent cough, runny nose, or rash that just won't clear up, have them checked by their physician. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns, call 580-564-0904.
Monti Walker, RN
The members of the after-school Sequoyah Book Club have voted for their favorite book from the Sequoyah masterlist before spring break, and the book that received the most votes from our club was – The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm! I submitted our votes online at the Sequoyah website and the winner will be announced on March 31st on the Oklahoma Library Association’s website and in The Oklahoman. I have scheduled our end of the year pizza/ice cream float/ movie party for the Sequoyah Book Club members for Thursday, April 20th from 3:30 to 5:30. A note will be sent home as we get closer to the date. Thank you for allowing your student to be part of this book club. I have enjoyed each and every one of them and look forward to having them in the book club next year!
Kingston Elementary 2017 Newsletter Dear Families,
April 3
1st and 2nd—SOSU Play
April 4
PreK & Kindergarten—SOSU Play
April 5
Special Olympics Track and Field Meet
April 6, 11, 12, & 13 Testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
Spring is here and with that, we come closer to the end of our school year. We have a very busy calendar schedule of upcoming events. Please watch for information about any events and keep in contact with your child’s teacher about the upcoming events. Field trips and track meets are scheduled so please remind your children the importance of staying with their classes during all events.
April 14
NO SCHOOL
April 16
Easter
April 20
Sequoyah Book Club Party
April 21
Kindergarten Field Trip
Another very important event for the month of April each year are the Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP) Tests that every student in grades 3-8 must take. Our third through fifth grade students have been preparing diligently for testing in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math each day. Fifth grade students will also take a Science and Social Studies test.
April 25
3rd Grade to Science Museum
April 26
Student of the Month Lunch
April 27
PreK Field Trip to Zoo
I encourage you to review the Parent, Student, and Teacher Guide that will be sent home with each student in grades 3-5. Even though students are working on all the testing requirements at school, the guide has sample questions that are great for students to review with parents so they will
May 1
Field Day PreK-1st
May 2
Track Meet 2nd-5th
May 2
Teacher Appreciation Day
May 5
NO SCHOOL
May 8
3rd Grade to Lazer Zone
May 11
Awards Assembly 1st—5th
May 12
NO SCHOOL
May 18
Last Day of School
become familiar with directions and what the test will look like. For additional helpful tips, please refer to the test taking strategies that are listed in this newsletter. Please stress the importance of these tests to your child. Remember that our school day begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:20 pm. It is very important that your child is on time and ready to learn every day.
Thank you for all you do by supporting and encouraging your children to never give up, encourage others, and to do their best each and every day. Please encourage them to FINISH STRONG.
May Calendar of Events
April 4th There will be a Severe Weather/Hazmat
Sincerely, David Gill
Crystal O’Steen
Elementary Principal
Elementary Vice Principal
Drill District Wide. The Elementary Will not be involved.
BOX TOPS
Students of the Month
Our last contest will end will end April 28th, 2017.
PreK: Kamrie Greene
The top two classes will get a snack party.
KG: Jacob Miller
Overall total that we mailed this time: 6,211 = $621.10
1st: Emma Bridgeman
Keep clipping, and turn in before school is out. We are
2nd: Kaleigh Williams
already collecting for next school year. Thank you
3rd: Paytyn Short
for all of your support. Remember if you forget to send them to school you can drop of at Landmark Bank here in Kingston. Box Top Coordinator, Bonnie Knape
4th: Kristyn Bargas 5th: Gracie Cryer
REDUCE YOUR CHILD’S ANXIETY OVER TAKING STANDARDIZED TESTS Whether schools use standardized tests to assess students, teachers or both, the exams usually cause stress for parents, too. To ease the pressure on your family:
Learn about the test. Ask what subjects it will over. Likely topics are math, language arts and reading.
Ask for preparation. The teacher may send home a “practice test” or provide information to review.
Understand results. Find out how the scores will be used. How might a particularly low or high score affect your child?
Consider accommodations. If your child receives special services, this may influence how the test is administered.
Practice following directions. When studying at home, have our child read directions carefully. Check to make sure he understands them.
Set a timer during math homework to help your child get comfortable with “timed test.”
Relax. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and nutritious food. Provide happy distractions from stress, such as family walks.
PreK Screening April 18th and 19th This screening is for children who will be 4 or 5 years old by September 1st, 2017. Parents MUST provide: Valid ID, Childs Certified Birth Certificate, Proof of Residence, Childs Shot Records, Social Security Card, CDIB Card, or Tribal Letter.
From the Nurse's desk....
Doesn't the sunshine look good? It is Spring! Along with that sunshine and warmer temperatures, the pollen count will be climbing. That means more allergies and asthma flare ups. If your child has an inhaler to treat his/her asthma, make sure they have it at school. You must fill out the proper paperwork for your student to have inhalers or medications at school. Nothing else matters if you can't breathe! If your child has a persistent cough, runny nose, or rash that just won't clear up, have them checked by their physician. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns, call 580-564-0904.
Monti Walker, RN
The members of the after-school Sequoyah Book Club have voted for their favorite book from the Sequoyah masterlist before spring break, and the book that received the most votes from our club was – The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm! I submitted our votes online at the Sequoyah website and the winner will be announced on March 31st on the Oklahoma Library Association’s website and in The Oklahoman. I have scheduled our end of the year pizza/ice cream float/ movie party for the Sequoyah Book Club members for Thursday, April 20th from 3:30 to 5:30. A note will be sent home as we get closer to the date. Thank you for allowing your student to be part of this book club. I have enjoyed each and every one of them and look forward to having them in the book club next year!
