Kingsley ES Principal Newsletter
November 7, 2021
"Individually Unique, Together Complete"
Kingsley Families,
Did everyone enjoy their 3-day weekend? I hope you were able to celebrate the Braves with family and friends at the parade or in the comfort of your homes.
We have another busy week ahead of us, and we are two full weeks away from Thanksgiving Break. Look below at our Week-At-A-Glance for all of the events and activities for this week.
It's also NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST WEEK! We want to recognize our school psychologist Ms. Alana Works. Ms. Works is an important part of KES. She gives staff and parents strategies to assist their children, test students, and she also serves as a team member on our school's 504 and RTI (Response To Intervention) teams.Thank you for all that you do to support our students Ms. Works! ❤️
Have an amazing week,
Dr. Harris-Thompson
What's Happening This Week - Week of November 7th
Here's our Week-at-a-Glance:
One School, One Book - Lemonade War - Chapter 11
11/7 - Daylight Saving Time Ends (Set your clocks back an hour)
11/8 - CogAT Begins
11/8 - National STEM/STEAM Day
11/8 - 11/12 - National School Psychologist Week (Celebrating Ms. Works)
11/10 - Walking Wednesday (in honor of our Veterans)
11/11 - Veterans Day
11/12 - School-Wide Kindness Day (Wear a Kindness Shirt or wear pink or yellow)
11/13 - STEM Gems Yard Sale (11 AM - 3 PM)
STEM/STEAM News
Hello Kingsley Family!!
Today is National STEM/STEAM Day. It is a day set aside to inspire and encourage students around the country to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. All of our classes will be participating in innovative and creative STEAM activities today.
The STEM Gems are going to be hosting a Yard Sale on November 13th, 11 AM - 3 PM. All the collected funds will go to cancer research!!!
If you would like to donate items for the cause, start cleaning out your closets! We will be selling toys, books, clothes, movies, etc!!!
If you can donate any items, please bring them in one day next week 🙂
Thank you so much for your support!!!
-Romie and The STEM Gems
KES Celebrated with the Braves
November is Family Engagement Month
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 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