Kingsley ES Principal Newsletter
November 29, 2021
"Individually Unique, Together Complete"
Kingsley Families,
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving Break. Can you believe we are about to enter the month of December? Although we have three weeks ahead of us, we will be very busy learning and enjoying events and activities during the month of December.
Thank you for the kind and thoughtful Padlet messages that you left our staff ❤️.
Have an amazing week,
Dr. Harris-Thompson
What's Happening This Week - Week of November 29th
Here's our Week-at-a-Glance:
One School, One Book - Lemonade War - Chapter 14
11/29 - Spanish Impact Huddle 6:00 PM
11/30 - Last day for morning and afternoon tutorial
*12/6 & 12/7 - Winter MAP Testing for K-5th Reading and Math
December Testing Calendar
Holiday Fun at KES - Join in on the holiday fun as we count down to winter break!
- Wednesday, Dec. 1st - ""Whirlpool Wednesday". Attire: The ocean can get crazy! Dress wacky and tacky (crazy hair, socks, etc.)
- Thursday December 2nd - "Wacky Waves". Attire: It is PJ Day! Wear some school appropriate PJ.
- Friday, December 3rd -"Sea Animal Beach Day" Attire: Wear your favorite sea animal costume, shirt, socks, hat, etc.)
- Monday, December 6th - "It's Grinch Day" You're a Mean One.....Attire: Kick off your Monday by wearing green, dressing up as your favorite "Grinch" character, or any Grinch attire.
- Tuesday, December 7th - "Twin Day Tuesday" Attire: Get with a friend and/or teacher and come dressed the same (silly, serious, you decide).
- Wednesday, December 8th - "Let's Light Up Kingsley" Attire: Channel your inner Rudolph! Wear red, antlers, or a light-up nose, necklace, shirt, or any other holiday headgear - (reindeer antlers, holiday hat, etc.)
- Thursday, December 9th - "Winter Vacation is Near" Attire: Wear your best luau or beach vacation attire (Hawaiian shirts, hula skirts, sunglasses, etc.).
- Friday, December 10th - "Winter Wonderland" Attire: Wear your favorite winter sports gear.
- Monday, December 13th - "Get moving this season" Attire: Wear your favorite holiday hat.
- Tuesday, December 14th - "Oh What Fun" Attire: Wear your favorite holiday shirt or sweater.
- Wednesday, December 15th - "Funny Holiday Attire" Attire: Wear funny holiday socks, shirt, or sweater".
- Thursday, December 16th - "Carols of the Bells" Attire: This is Simple….wear Bells.
- Friday, December 17th - Early Release Day "Polar Express Day" Attire: Wear pajamas or comfy clothes
**Reminder, we will not have KES aftercare December 17th.
Congratulations to our Kingsley's Spelling Bee 2021-22 Winner - Camille Blevens
All of our students did an amazing job during the KES Spelling Bee.
A big shout to Derrick Hardamon for being the 2021 Spelling Bee runner up.
A HUGE shout out to KES 2021Spelling Bee Winner - Camille Blevens. Camille will represent KES and compete in our district's Spelling Bee competition.
Great Things are Happening at KES!
Staff Book Study
"Implicit Bias"
Powerful and Engaging Conversations
Dates to Remember
Counselor Corner - Dr. Hamilton
** Character Word for November and December is Gratitude.
The Lemonade War
Extra, Extra, Read All About It...PTO News
Things to Know from Your Kingsley PTO
SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS OPEN
The Kingsley Spirit Wear Store is open for pre-orders and with new shirt designs available this year! Guarantee your size (both child and adult available) by pre-ordering your shirts HERE. Remember, every Friday, Comets are invited to wear their best KES spirit wear!
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW
Don’t forget to order your 2021-2022 Kingsley Elementary Yearbook before prices increase. Order your yearbook HERE for $40. Recognition ad sales coming soon!
ROOM PARENTS NEEDED
This unique volunteer opportunity is a great way to be involved, get to know your students’ teachers, and support Kingsley. Time commitments are flexible, and the duties can be performed primarily from home. Please contact kingsleyelementarypto@gmail.com if you are interested!
Check out previous Principal Newsletters.
Week of November 14th - https://www.smore.com/ft4r7
Week of November 7th - https://www.smore.com/zdbxq
Week of October 31st - https://www.smore.com/9bgry
Week of October 24th - https://www.smore.com/uw5ka
Week of October 18th - https://www.smore.com/r85qf
Week of October 10th - https://www.smore.com/d53xp
Week of October 3rd - https://www.smore.com/8nzhj
Week of September 29th - https://www.smore.com/c0gkm
Week of September 5th - https://www.smore.com/8tdcv
Week of August 29th - https://www.smore.com/52yz7
Week of August 22nd - https://www.smore.com/cfp3v
Week of August 15th - https://www.smore.com/3jbm2
Week of August 8th - https://www.smore.com/ynjr1
Week of August 1st - https://www.smore.com/30dj5
HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED AND REVIEWED THE 2021-2022 STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK?
A comprehensive student/parent handbook was developed over the summer that outlines our school policies and procedures.
***Please download the handbook using the attachment below or click on the QR code below and save it to refer to throughout the school year.
MEDICATION FORM
If your child needs to have medication administered at school, please download the form below and have your physician to complete it.
You may drop off the medication and the documents for the medication on the first day back to school. A staff member will meet you at the front entrance of the school to collect the documents and medication or you may place the form and medication in a Ziploc bag clearly labeled with your child's first/last name and grade. You may send it by the student with the necessary document. Inform the teacher and Nurse Thomas (email address below) that these items are in your child's backpacks and we will be sure Nurse Thomas receives them.
Please feel free to reach out to Nurse Thomas by email or you may call the school 678.874.8902 if you have any questions. brenda_thomas@dekalbschoolsga.org .
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.
3. Donate to the Kingsley Annual Fund. Annual Fund donations help for major projects such as the recent playground renovation and the remodeling of the teacher's lounge.
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 our school and other fun activities for your students!
Here’s the website: https://kingsleypto.membershiptoolkit.com/
Edulog Parent Portal Smartphone App
DeKalb County School District announced today the launch of the Edulog Parent Portal smartphone app. The app is designed to give parents and guardians information about their child’s school bus ride.
The app allows parents and guardians to follow their child’s bus on a real-time map and stay up-to-date with notifications when that bus nears the bus stop, the school, or a custom alert zone. Parents and guardians only receive access by registering with data unique to their child.
How to Get Up and Running:
1 – Review the “Getting Started” video
2 – Download the app, sign up, and check your email to authenticate
3 – Enter your student’s student number
4 – See your student’s bus stop time and location
SCHOOL MEALS - Lunch Update
Breakfast and lunch are served each day of school. All meals are FREE through the 2021-2022 school year. Please review the School Cafe flyer below.
Students will be eating lunch in the cafeteria this year. ALL students will have access to free meals for the 2021/2022 school year. However, we ask that families who qualify for free and reduced lunch complete a lunch form so Kingsley can receive the funding associated with the program. The cafeteria is hoping to start selling a la carte items so please set up a School Cafe account for your child at schoolcafe.com if you would like your child to have the option to purchase additional a la cart items different from the provided school lunch.
Breakfast and lunch menus can always be found on this website: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-nutrition/menus/
Please contact our Cafeteria Manager, Mrs. Cataline Moreno-Ortega, if you have questions: catalina_moreno-ortega@dekalbschoolsga.org
2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR
The school calendar is set by the Dekalb County School District. Please click the link below to view the 2021-2022 school calendar.
PARENT PORTAL DIRECTIONS - INFINITE CAMPUS
It's our goal to have every parent access the parent Infinite Campus portal. You can review MAP results, GA Milestones, register for school each fall, view grades & attendance, in addition to update phone numbers and email addresses. Please email Regina Alicea at regina_alicea@dekalbschoolsga.org for your activation key.
Click on the following link below for more details for parent usage instruction for Infinite Campus. https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/infinite-campus/
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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/
Twitter: @KingsleyComets