Kingston Elementary 2017 Newsletter
Kingston Elementary 2017 Newsletter Dear Families, January was a very busy month. The teachers and students are back in the groove of teaching and learning. Please remember to send your child to school with a jacket or sweatshirt and place their name on it. We still have several in the lost and found, if your child is missing one, please come by anytime to look for lost items. I still want to encourage all parents/guardians to let their student stay the entire full day which ends at 3:20. If you have ever been in the front office at the end of the day, you are aware that it is a very busy place with phone calls from parents and announcements informing teachers of student pick-up changes. Therefore, we discourage early dismissal unless it is an emergency. The office staff and teachers do a great job making sure every student is where they need to be to get picked up or on a bus.
Calendar of Events Feb 2
Groundhog Day
Feb. 2
100th Day of School
Feb 9
Parent Teacher Conference 3:30—9:30 pm
Feb 10
NO SCHOOL
Feb 14
VALENTINE’S DAY
March 2
Dr. Seuss Birthday
March 10
NO SCHOOL
Mar. 13-17
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
State mandated testing is just around the corner. The English Language Arts, Math, and Science tests will be in April. It is very important that you take time to stress the importance of these exams to your child. Make sure they go to bed at a good time and are getting plenty of rest. Practice materials will be coming home soon. Spring and the end of the year will be here before we know it. Wow how time flies. Remember to take part in your child’s education and show them how important it is. Thank you for your support and if you need anything feel free to ask or call. David Gill Elementary Principal
Crysal O’Steen Elementary Vice Principal
Students of the Month PreK: Kynleigh Navarrett KG: Jayda Harison 1st: Gage Putman 2nd: Ava Bain 3rd: Madelyn Miller 4th: Cole Bridgeman 5th: Payton Dougherty
Just a reminder that balloons are NOT allowed on the buses. Students must be picked up if they receive balloons. Thank you for your cooperation.
From the Nurse's desk....
We have a lot of illness going around right now, so if your child has any of the following please keep them at home to help minimize the spread of germs:
1.
Temperature over 100º
2.
Severe sore throat
3.
Persistent cough
4.
Nasal discharge accompanied by fever or cough
5.
Vomiting or Diarrhea
6.
Severe headache
7.
Undiagnosed rash/skin infection
8.
Undiagnosed red and/or draining eye(s)
9.
Lice/Nits
10. Scabies
If you have any doctors notes from being out please bring and give to front office. It is also helpful to have updated phone numbers for your student. If you have any questions regarding any health concerns please don’t hesitate to call the front office at 5642993 or the nurse’s desk 564-0904. Thank you for your help! Monti Walker, RN
Our first check from Box Tops was over $1,600. Our last submission must be postmarked by March 1st, for our check in April. Please send all Box Tops ASAP. Thank You for all of your support!!!
Coordinator, Bonnie Knape
IT’S BOOK FAIR TIME! Book Fair Dates: February 1st– February 9th Shopping Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed for lunch 12:00 – 12:45) Special Events: Parent/Teacher Conference February 9th
until 9:00 PM
If you’re all booked up during Book Fair week be sure to visit the Book Fair online at scholastic.com/fair. Our Online Fair is available for an extended time from January 28th to February 17th. Our Scholastic Book Fair home page can be viewed at: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/kingstonelementaryschool12 We look forward to having you participate in our Fair, and remember, all purchases benefit our school. We accept cash, checks (up to $50) and credit cards at the book fair. If you send a check with your child, be sure to make it payable to KES, not Scholastic.
Karen Thomas Elementary Librarian
Calendar of Events Feb 2
Groundhog Day
Feb. 2
100th Day of School
Feb 9
Parent Teacher Conference 3:30—9:30 pm
Feb 10
NO SCHOOL
Feb 14
VALENTINE’S DAY
March 2
Dr. Seuss Birthday
March 10
NO SCHOOL
Mar. 13-17
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
State mandated testing is just around the corner. The English Language Arts, Math, and Science tests will be in April. It is very important that you take time to stress the importance of these exams to your child. Make sure they go to bed at a good time and are getting plenty of rest. Practice materials will be coming home soon. Spring and the end of the year will be here before we know it. Wow how time flies. Remember to take part in your child’s education and show them how important it is. Thank you for your support and if you need anything feel free to ask or call. David Gill Elementary Principal
Crysal O’Steen Elementary Vice Principal
Students of the Month PreK: Kynleigh Navarrett KG: Jayda Harison 1st: Gage Putman 2nd: Ava Bain 3rd: Madelyn Miller 4th: Cole Bridgeman 5th: Payton Dougherty
Just a reminder that balloons are NOT allowed on the buses. Students must be picked up if they receive balloons. Thank you for your cooperation.
From the Nurse's desk....
We have a lot of illness going around right now, so if your child has any of the following please keep them at home to help minimize the spread of germs:
1.
Temperature over 100º
2.
Severe sore throat
3.
Persistent cough
4.
Nasal discharge accompanied by fever or cough
5.
Vomiting or Diarrhea
6.
Severe headache
7.
Undiagnosed rash/skin infection
8.
Undiagnosed red and/or draining eye(s)
9.
Lice/Nits
10. Scabies
If you have any doctors notes from being out please bring and give to front office. It is also helpful to have updated phone numbers for your student. If you have any questions regarding any health concerns please don’t hesitate to call the front office at 5642993 or the nurse’s desk 564-0904. Thank you for your help! Monti Walker, RN
Our first check from Box Tops was over $1,600. Our last submission must be postmarked by March 1st, for our check in April. Please send all Box Tops ASAP. Thank You for all of your support!!!
Coordinator, Bonnie Knape
IT’S BOOK FAIR TIME! Book Fair Dates: February 1st– February 9th Shopping Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed for lunch 12:00 – 12:45) Special Events: Parent/Teacher Conference February 9th
until 9:00 PM
If you’re all booked up during Book Fair week be sure to visit the Book Fair online at scholastic.com/fair. Our Online Fair is available for an extended time from January 28th to February 17th. Our Scholastic Book Fair home page can be viewed at: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/kingstonelementaryschool12 We look forward to having you participate in our Fair, and remember, all purchases benefit our school. We accept cash, checks (up to $50) and credit cards at the book fair. If you send a check with your child, be sure to make it payable to KES, not Scholastic.
Karen Thomas Elementary Librarian
