Kingsley ES Principal Newsletter
"We Are All In This Together"
February 21, 2021
Dear Kingsley Families,
We made it to the last week of February, and we have another busy week ahead of us. I would like to thank all of the staff, parents, and students for a successful face-to-face MAP testing day last Friday. It was great seeing our K-2nd grade students. We will continue MAP testing through Wednesday of this week (see MAP information below). We are also still showering out staff each week with ❤️ love during the month of February.
Here's our Week-at-a-Glance:
2/22 - Face-to-Face MAP Math Testing for Kindergarten-2nd Grades
2/23 - State of the District Address (5:30pm - "Drive-In Celebration" (see below)
2/23 - Face-to-Face MAP Reading Testing for 3rd-5th Grades
2/23 - Face-to-Face MAP Math Testing for 3rd-5th Grades
2/24 - Comprehensive Master Plan Town Hall Meeting 6:00 PM (see below)
2/26 - February Breakfast of ChampionsI want to thank you for your continued support, and I wish you and your family good health and good spirits for the remainder of the winter months.
Sincerely,
Dr. Harris-Thompson
DCSD Comprehensive Master Plan
Announcement: CMP Town Hall Meeting
Date: Thursday February 25, 2021
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Link to Meeting: http://bit.ly/3pA9gvP
Submit questions before meeting to: CMP@dekalbschoolsga.org
Date: Thursday February 25, 2021
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Link to Meeting: http://bit.ly/3pA9gvP
Submit questions before meeting to: CMP@dekalbschoolsga.org
Great Things are Happening at KES - Looking Back!
Random Act of Kindness Week
Thank you everyone for participating in our Random Act of Kindness Week. Let's continue to "Make Kindness the Norm".
Face-to-Face MAP Testing
We had a successful first day of F2F MAP testing thanks to our entire community (staff, parents, and students).
Showing love to the KES Staff
The admin team showered our staff with Tortilla Chips and Salsa Friday! A BIG Shout Out to "Las Tortas Locas " and for donating the chips and the delicious salsa. Another shout out to our amazing Nurse Thomas for decorating our salsa table. I would also like to thank Ms. Spurling and Mrs. Alicea for helping prepare our treats. It truly takes a team to pull all of this together ❤️.
2021-2022 PRE-K Lottery (Online Application)
Pre-K Lottery (Online Application) process will take place from February 01 to March 01 to ensure all interested Please check the District’s website to complete the online Pre-K Lottery application: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/pre-k/
Documents required to be UPLOADED during the on-line application process in order for your application to be considered for the lottery.
- Proof of birth (Your child must be four years old on or before September 1, 2021)
- Original certified birth certificate, Hospital Record of Live Birth, Green Card, Pink Card or Federal I-94 Card; or child’s passport (Copies of these documents are not accepted)
- Proof of legal guardianship (If applicable)
- Only required if your name is not on the child’s birth certificate
- Parent/Guardian proof of identification
- photo ID, such as a Driver’s license, or a valid U.S. passport ID
- Proof of Parent/Guardian Georgia Residency*
- Mortgage or lease/rental agreement in your name, OR an electric, gas, or water bill in your name, cable and phone bills are not acceptable
***If you are living with someone and you do not have a lease, mortgage or utility bill in your name, you must submit the following: A signed and notarized Affidavit of Residency https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/documents/online-registration/affidavit-of-residence-updated.pdf . Also, the following documents need to be submitted as part of the Affidavit of Residency: lease/mortgage statement, utility bill in the name of the person that you are living with AND a form of mail in the name of the child’s guardian showing a matching address to the affidavit.
Click the following links to obtain more information about how to fill out the Pre-K Lottery Online application https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYn2cPwxUR and https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crVooQ9naR
2021-2022 Solicitud de la Lotería de Pre-kindergarten (EN LINEA)
El proceso de solicitud de la Lotería de Pre-K (en línea) se llevará a cabo desde el 1 de febrero hasta el 1 de marzo. Visite el sitio Web del Distrito para completar la solicitud en línea de la Lotería de Pre-kindergarten: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/pre-k/#
Debe DESCARGAR los siguientes documentos cuando este completando la solicitud EN LINEA para que su solicitud sea considerada para la lotería:
- Prueba de nacimiento (su hijo debe tener cuatro años el 1 de septiembre de 2021 o antes)
- Acta de nacimiento original certificada, registro de nacimiento del hospital, tarjeta de residencia permanente, tarjeta rosada/tarjeta federal I-94 o pasaporte del niño (no se aceptan copias de estos documentos)
- Prueba de tutela legal (si corresponde)
- Solo se requiere si su nombre no está en el certificado de nacimiento del niño
- Prueba de identificación con foto del padre / tutor
- Comprobante de residencia en Georgia del padre / tutor *
- Hipoteca o contrato de arrendamiento / alquiler o una factura de luz, gas o agua a nombre del padre/madre del niño(a) las facturas de cable y teléfono no son aceptables.
* Si vive con alguien y no tiene un contrato de arrendamiento, hipoteca o factura de servicios públicos a nombre del padre/madre del estudiante, debe presentar lo siguiente: Una declaración jurada de residencia firmada y notariada. https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/documents/online-registration/affidavit-of-residence-updated.pdf Junto con la Declaración Jurada debe descargar contrato de arrendamiento / hipoteca, factura de servicios públicos a nombre del persona con la que vive y una forma de correo a nombre del padre/madre del estudiante que muestre una dirección que coincida con la Declaración Jurada.
2021 New Schedule for PreK-5th
PreK Special Education Schedule
Kindergarten Schedule
1st Grade Schedule
2nd Grade Schedule
3rd Grade Schedule
4th Grade Schedule
5th Grade Schedule
1st-2nd Grade MOID
3rd-5th Grade MOID
PSA from Superintendent Watson-Harris-Thompson
School Uniforms are Highly Encouraged for Students Returning Face-to-Face
2020-2021 Bus Routes
Medication Form
School Choice Open Enrollment
https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-choice/news-and-updates/
Get Your 2020-2021 Yearbook - There is still TIME!!
YEARBOOK ALERT
Are you ready to tell your Kingsley friends and teachers all about yourself? We would love to hear from you all about you and your school year with information that we can use in our yearbook. Please complete our Google form to answer questions and submit photos of your 2020-2021 school year!
Still need to order a yearbook? Check here to place your order for a yearbook or recognition ad.
Want to SHOUT OUT one of you child's teachers?
Click on the link or QR code below to complete this short survey to recognize a teacher or staff member that has gone above and beyond!
DCSD is Seeking Feedback from Stakeholders
https://dekalb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zncaPMIDyONPRX
The DeKalb County Schools Comprehensive Master Plan will help the District determine how, when, where, and why resources are used to improve the quality of public education in DeKalb County.
Visit the website to learn more: http://bit.ly/3mBd3GF
Complete the THINK BIG survey: http://bit.ly/3oUjC8y
DCSD Cares... Take Care of YOU!
Please click the link for many wonderful social emotional resources provided by the district. These resources are for students, parents, and teachers.
This month's theme: Friendly February
When will I find out specifics regarding the Kingsley Elementary Reopening Plan?
We will host a Parent Town Hall Meeting on January 7th at 5:30 PM (English) and 6:30 PM (Spanish) on Microsoft Teams. At this time, we will review, in detail, our reopening plan and answer questions you may have.
Will students and staff be required to wear masks once we return for F2F learning?
Yes! If students or staff come to school without a mask, one will be provided to them.
Will After School @ Kingsley Elementary be offered starting in January?
No, the district is not resuming After School Extended Day Programs until students return for 5 days of F2F learning.
Once we return to school for F2F learning, will students be in school for a full day?
Yes, our instructional day is from 7:40 AM - 2:15 PM.
Here are our school hours below:
- 7:00 AM - Bus riders begin arriving to school
- 7:10 AM – 7:35 AM - Carpool begins
- 7:40 AM - Students are tardy
- 7:40 AM - 2:15 PM - Daily instruction in Reading/Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, Recess, Specials, Lunch
- 2:15 PM - Dismissal Begins
We will present a full daily schedule that includes all content areas, Specials, recess, and lunch at our Reopening Parent Town Hall Meeting on 1/7/2021.
Can students in pods return for F2F learning on the same day?
We are unable to fulfill requests for students in pods to return for F2F learning on the same day. To ensure we are following social distancing guidelines and our class sizes stay at the recommended range of 12-16 students, we will only assign cohorts by last names and ensure siblings attend on the same day.
Is my child required to come to school for F2F learning once schools reopen in January?
No. All parents have a choice. You have a choice for your child to remain virtual or return for F2F learning. Please complete the survey to make your decision: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iiMrMYPAwUGhi3NrAmlveUmXkzAwkGpOiUG6EB11hX5UQTU3NVlHTTVIUTE1VThMREVHQUIwQzYyNS4u
Parents may change their child's instructional mode (F2F or virtual) at the end of every 4.5 week period.
We encourage all Kingsley Elementary students to wear uniforms each day. However, Fridays are Spirit Day. On Fridays, students may wear an Kingsley ES/Comet shirt and denim bottoms.
Will DCSD school buses run when school reopens for Face-to-Face learning in January?
Yes, please find a link to the bus routes in the Kingsley ES Principal's weekly newsletter.
My child needs a school-issued Chromebook. How can I obtain one?
If your child needs a school-issued Chromebook or the one you currently have does not work properly, please come to the school any weekday, 9 AM - 2 PM, to obtain a new one.
Who do I contact to obtain a hotspot due to internet connectivity issues?
To obtain a hotspot, please send an email to Dr. Harris-Thompson and a request will be made with the district IT department. Once the request is approved and the hotspot is delivered to the school, someone will contact you for pickup.
Who do I contact for password resets or trouble accessing virtual learning platforms? If your child needs their password reset or can not access a learning platform, please contact the school front office (678) 874-8902 any weekday 9am-2pm and someone can assist you.
How can I order spirit wear or sign up to volunteer?
Please visit our PTO Membership toolkit website to purchase spirit wear and sign up to be a parent volunteer: https://kingsleypto.membershiptoolkit.com/
We Need Your Help! Please watch the video below.
School Nutrition Services - Free & Reduced Meal Application
Please complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application for SY20-21. During the previous school year, as of 10/5/2019, our DCSD School Nutrition team processed 21,776 household applications versus approximately 9000 applications processed to date.
The district receives valuable funding such as Title I, E-Rate, and other funding resources annually based on October 31st free and reduced lunch data. Parents must submit a new application every year to receive meal benefits. Parents may complete the online application at www.schoolcafe.com. The meal application process takes 10-15 minutes to complete. A paper application can be obtained at one of the curbside meal production sites linked here and returned to any site. You may also click on the promotional flyer (in English and Spanish) to spread the word in our school community. The flyers are also below.
School Meal Service
School Meal Service continues during virtual learning.
A bus will be in our bus lane every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11am-1pm to distribute meals.
Please click the link for more information and view the menu below. https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/student-meal-service/
Dekalb County Public Library Park and Print
We Have The BEST PTO! Have You Joined? Register with the PTO Website/Membership Toolkit.
Want to make sure you are up to date on all school news? Register with the PTO today!
1. Register with the PTO website/Membership Toolkit (this will ensure you receive PTO/Kingsley Newsletters).
(If you are a returning Kingsley family, update your information as necessary!)
2. Pay your School Dues of $40 per student to help with supplies, teacher stipends for materials, etc. (YES—supplies are needed for virtual learning!)
3. Donate to the Kingsley Annual Fund. Annual Fund donations help for major projects such as the recent playground renovation.
Remember registering with the PTO website/Membership Toolkit ensures you’ll receive the PTO/Kingsley newsletter--- you need this newsletter--- it has LOTS of information about virtual school and other fun activities for your students!
Here’s the website: https://kingsleypto.membershiptoolkit.com/
We are Kingsley Elementary School where our staff and students strive for the best and never accept anything less.
Email: tyra_harris-thompson@dekalbschoolsga.org
Website: http://kingsleyes.dekalb.k12.ga.us/
Location: 2051 Brendon Drive, Dunwoody, GA, USA
Phone: (678) 874-8902
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsleyElementarySchool/.com/ourschool
Twitter: @KingsleyComets