Greetings Kingsford Family!

Welcome to a new week of learning. This month brings so much joy and excitement for us all. This week we will celebrate students, prekindergarten-fifth grade with various awards. We are making every effort to send out invitations to students who will receive an award so that parents can join us. We know that all of our students are capable of achieving at high levels. Students who are not receiving an award for their first quarter performance should put forth a little more effort on assignments, assessments, and overall class participation to improve their academic performance. Also encourage students to ask questions when necessary.

We are excited about parents joining us as we open our doors for our in-person First Quarter Awards Ceremonies this week. All ceremonies will begin promptly at 8:30 am. We are placing a 2 guests limit per student to ensure families are able to celebrate their student's success safely. If planning to attend, please enter the building through the front door and stop by the main office prior to joining us in the cafeteria. We are unable to share a live-streaming virtual option with our families at this time, however, we will attempt to record the ceremonies and share the recordings with our school community.

Please note, parking can be a challenge when we have school events. Additional parking is available in the rear of the building near the tennis courts.

As always, we are here to support you. Let us know how we can help. Email is the best way to reach us- Principal Jones renee.jones@pgcps.org Assistant Principal Price jocelyn.price@pgcps.org

Wishing all a phenomenal week. Be safe, be well!

-Principal Jones

All families are asked to monitor students daily to ensure they are well enough to attend school. Though COVID numbers have decreased we want to ensure we keep our community safe. Please keep your child at home if he/she is not feeling well and contact your child's teacher. Upon their return please send in a handwritten note (not through Class Dojo) or a doctor's excuse.

• Fever or chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• New loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

Administration and office staff can be reached via email Monday-Friday. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response. While Class Dojo is available, email is the best way to connect with the administration.

Principal - Mrs. Jones - renee.jones@pgcps.org

Assistant Principal - Mrs. Price - jocelyn.price@pgcps.org

Principal's Secretary - Mrs. Williams - lori.greenwilliams@pgcps.org

Need assistance, we can help-

• ESOL- Ms. Bedessem - bedessem@pgcps.org
• Lunch Accounts & Balances - Ms. Lopez - angela.cruzlopez@pgcps.org
• Math or Technology- Mr. Flores - mflores@pgcps.org
• Reading/TAG - Mrs. Mullennix - mary.mullennix@pgcps.org
• Testing - Ms. Redmond - shanell.redmond@pgcps.org
• Special Education - Ms. Marshall - dynett.marshall@pgcps.org
• Social/Emotional/Behavioral Concerns - Ms. Twewaa - nana.twewaa@pgcps.org
• Registration/Withdrawal - Ms. Williams - lori.greenwiliams@pgcps.org
• Student Transportation - Ms. Day - kellie.day@pgcps.org
• COVID related questions - Nurse Neal - caroline.neal@pgcps.org
• Alphabest Before & AfterCare - Mr. Hunter -

• December 12 - School Picture Day

• December 12-16 - Scholastic Book Fair

• December 16 - Progress Reports Released to Families (Online only)

• December 19-22 - Winter Spirit Week
  

• December 23, 26-30 - Winter Break & Christmas – Schools and Offices Closed

• January 2 - New Year’s Day – Schools and Offices Closed
  

• January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Schools and Offices Closed

• January 24 - End of Second Quarter (45 days)

• January 25 - Professional Day for Teachers – 1/2 Day for Students with Asynchronous Learning