COOL CAT NEWS
February 18, 2020
Kingston Elementary School
Email: dbrooks@horrycountyschools.net
Website: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/Page/4560
Location: 4580 Highway 472, Conway, SC, USA
Phone: (843)365-3777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingstonElementary/
Don't forget.......
Please remember to send money (correct change) and refill cups with your student to school. We can not interrupt classes to call students up or deliver, and we do not have change at the front office.
February 24th, March 2nd, March 9th, March 16th, March 30th, April 6th
We have a new check-in system! Make sure you bring in your license or volunteer card when you visit!
Yearbooks will be preordered through March 30th ONLY. The cost is $20. Orders can be placed at ybpay.lifetouch.com (ID Code: 13582120) or return the yearbook envelope sent home today.
Be sure to order by March 30th. NO EXTRAS will be ordered.
SPORT STACKING / SPEED STACKS
HOW TO ORDER AND WHAT TO DO:
1- DO NOT bring cash or check to school. All orders must be done online.
2- Online ends March 16th.
3- Color choices are on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.
4- Here is how to order:
i) Speedstacks.com/go
ii) Enter state and school
iii) Go to "Coach T Store"
iv) Order your gear
v) Print and bring receipt to Coach T
Use MyPaymentsPlus to make payments to your student's accounts for things such as: field trips, yearbooks, etc. Click on the link below.
Want to volunteer or attend a field trip?
If you have not completed the volunteer application, please click the link below to do so. You will need to have your volunteer card to go on field trips and to participate in school held events.
TALKIN' TRASH Contest - EARN COUPONS FOR OUR DRAWING
TALKIN' TRASH Contest - Earn COUPONS for our drawing for the month of February!
Talkin’ Trash (TT) is a school recycling and waste diversion competition that encourages elementary schools to engage in waste reduction, recycling, composting, and waste management practices. Every month, the top three winning schools will receive a plaque, supplies for their school, a recycled content prize for each 4th grader, and a visit from the Talkin' Trash crew! The students will also get a chance to appear on television. This is a school-wide effort to collect as much recyclables as possible.
As a school incentive to ALL students, each student will receive a coupon for every 13 gallon bag filled with recyclables. These recyclables include the following items: plastic bottles or jugs and aluminum cans. At the end of the month, coupons will be drawn out of a bucket to win prizes. Please be sure to write the student's name along with his / her homeroom teacher's name on the bag.
Thanks in advance for your participation!
Music & Chorus News
KES Chorus will meet every week on Tuesdays, 2:30-3:00 pm. Students must be picked up at 3:00 pm. Students not picked up at 3:00 pm will be sent to our after school care, Kid Power, at a drop in rate of $12.
3rd grade reminder.....Don't forget to bring your recorders to school on the day you have music!
Let's show our school spirit!
Congratulations to Mrs. Barrs' Kindergarten class and Mrs. Harrison's Kindergarten class for being our winners last week!
Mrs. Moore's Counselor Corner
February life skill for the month- “Cooperation”
Cooperation… is working together toward a common goal.
How to be a cooperative person:
People who cooperate with each other have interesting and busy lives, get along well with others and are valued members of the community.
Why?
· They always play fair and follow the rules.
· They help others.
· They encourage others to try hard.
· They get involved in teams, clubs, or community groups.
· They happily do whatever task is asked of them by parents and teachers.
· They share.
Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help your child this year!
Martina Moore
Kingston Elementary School Counselor
(843) 365-8259
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Please talk to your children about African American Achievers. Use the internet with your children to look up information such as the Civil Rights Movement. Listen to recordings together by African American musicians such as jazz, blues, and reggae. Attend African American music and dance performances. Your child learns from you, so always speak respectfully of people from other races and backgrounds. Treat everyone with respect, and teach your child to do the same.
Note: Lunch menu subject to change without notice
Wednesday (Feb. 19th)
Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch: French Toast Sticks OR Cheese Omelet, Grits, Potato Rounds, Sausage Links, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Thursday (Feb. 20th)
Breakfast: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Fried Chicken OR Meatloaf, Rice & Gravy, Green Beans, Cabbage, Fruit, Milk
Friday (Feb. 21st)
Breakfast: PB&J Sandwich, Carrot Sticks, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Pizza OR Chicken Filet Sandwich, Garden Salad, Buttered Corn, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit, Milk
Monday (Feb. 24th)
Breakfast: Cereal, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets OR Grilled Cheese, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit, Milk
Dates to Remember
February: National Black History Month
Feb. 19th: Tech Club Meeting, 2:30-4:00 pm
Feb. 19th-Mar. 6th: SC Performance Task Assessment, Grades 2-5
Feb. 20th: K-Kids Club Meeting, 2:30-4:00 pm
Feb. 21st: Kona Ice (During Recess)
Feb. 24th: Good News Club, 2:30-3:45 pm
Feb. 25th: Interim Reports Issued
Feb. 25th: KES Chorus Practice, 2:30-3:00 pm
Feb. 26th: Girl Scout Troop 2952 Meeting, 6:00-7:00 pm
Feb. 28th: Muffins for Moms, 6:45-7:30 am
March: Music in our Schools Month
Mar. 2nd-6th: Read Across America 2020
Mar. 2nd-20th: MAP Testing , Grades 2-5
Mar. 2nd: Good News Club, 2:30-3:45 pm
Mar. 2nd: Bojangles Spirit Night, 4:00-7:00 pm
Mar. 3rd: KES Chorus Practice, 2:30-3:00 pm
Mar. 4th: Tech Club Meeting, 2:30-4:00 pm
Mar. 5th: K-Kids Club Meeting, 2:30-4:00 pm
Mar. 9th: Good News Club, 2:30-3:45 pm
Mar. 10th: Spring Pictures
Mar. 10th: KES Chorus Practice, 2:30-3:00 pm
Mar. 11th: Girl Scout Troop 2952 Meeting, 6:00-7:00 pm
Mar. 12th: Chic-Fil-A Spirit Night, 5:00-8:00 pm
Mar. 16th: Good News Club, 2:30-3:45 pm
Mar. 17th: KES Chorus Practice, 2:30-3:00 pm
Mar. 18th: Tech Club Meeting, 2:30-4:00 pm
Mar. 19th: K-Kids Club Meeting, 2:30-4:00 pm
Mar. 20th: End of 3rd Quarter
Mar. 23rd: Schools Closed
Mar. 24th: KES Chorus Practice, 2:30-3:00 pm
Mar. 25th: Girl Scout Troop 2952 Meeting, 6:00-7:00 pm
Mar. 26th: Report Cards Issued
Mar. 27th: 3rd Quarter All-Star Behavior Incentive
Mar. 28th: PTO yard Sale, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
Mar. 30th: Good News Club, 2:30-3:45 pm
Mar. 30th: Bojangles Spirit Night, 4:00-7:00 pm
Mar. 31st: KES Chorus Practice, 2:30-3:00 pm
Apr. 1st: Tech Club Meeting, 2:30-4:00 pm
Apr. 1st: Girl Scout Troop 2952 Meeting, 6:00-7:00 pm
Apr. 2nd: K-Kids Club Meeting, 2:30-4:00 pm
Apr. 3rd: Academic Celebrations
Apr. 3rd: Baby Animal Day at Playcard
Apr. 6th: Good News Club, 2:30-3:45 pm
Apr. 6th-10th: Child Development Registration, 7:30 am-3:00 pm
Apr. 7th: KES Chorus Practice, 2:30-3:00 pm
Apr. 8th: Tech Fair
Apr. 9th: Career Day/Fine Arts Day
Apr. 10th-17th: Spring Break, Schools Closed
What is Title I?
Title I (of the federal ESSA/ESEA legislation) is a federal program that provides opportunities for the children served to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to meet challenging state content standards.
Title I resources are distributed to schools where needs are the greatest, to make a difference in the improvement of instruction.
How does a school qualify for Title I funds?
A school is served by Title I based on the percentage of children from low-income families. In most South Carolina schools, this is defined as eligibility for free- or reduced-price lunch. Schools are now allocated funds based on the number of families receiving Medicaid or SNAP benefits. If you feel your family would qualify for free/reduced lunch, please complete the free/reduced meal lunch application online through Horry County Schools webpage or click on the link below. Also, if you feel your family may qualify for Medicaid or SNAP benefits and you need additional information, please contact Mrs. Moore.
Title I Survey and Parent Suggestions
Parents are offered the opportunity to make suggestions or ask questions about our Title I program. If you have additional comments or suggestions, please contact Martina Moore, Title I coordinator by phone at (843)365-8259, or by email at mmoore001@horrycountyschools.net