Happy New Year!

We hope everyone had a fun filled and restful winter break.  There are a few events in January that you should note --- most of all that the 2nd quarter ends this week.   This marks the halfway point of 4th grade and grade cards will be coming home next week.   Also, students will be making the "big switch" between science and social studies.    

January Happenings:

January 8 - End of the 2nd Quarter

January 11 - Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

Weather Reminders

We are entering the time in the school year where we can anticipate inclement weather. If the Kings School District is on a two-hour delay due to inclement weather, the schedule for the school day (Monday-Friday) is 10:40 AM-3:20 PM for grades K-4. There will be no breakfast served on days when there is a two-hour delay. We will follow our normal lunch schedule, which starts at 11:00 AM. 

There will be NO Early Release if a two-hour delay occurs on a Wednesday. 

In the event that school is dismissed early because of changing weather conditions, it would be good for parents to make arrangements for their children ahead of time as students will follow their normal dismissal routine for the day; whether that is riding the bus home or being picked-up by their parents. 

Kings Kids after-school program will not be open if school is dismissed early. Parents who utilize Kings Kids will be instructed to come to school to pick up their child. When school is closed or released early due to inclement weather, all evening school activities are cancelled. 

Outdoor Recess

Please make sure that your child dresses for the weather daily -- with coats, hats, gloves, etc., as we will be having the students play outside for recess as long as the temperature is above 32 degrees.   

The Days of December

The days of December are here and there are numerous events that we want to make you aware of as we head toward our 2 week winter break.  

Baby It's Cold Outside!

Not just a song, but the truth!  The student handbook states: "Children go outside for recess when the weather is dry and the temperature is 32-degrees or above unless a students is kept indoors by their teacher, or if a parent has sent in a note requesting indoor recess for medical reasons."  PLEASE make sure your child has a coat and if necessary hat/gloves as we will be going out for recess daily.

Upcoming Events:

This Week:
Tuesday 12/8: Students who are members of the 4th grade chorus will visit River's Bend to sing at the holiday luncheon.  This is such a special event for them.  Please remember to wear your chorus outfit for school that day.

Thursday 12/10: 2nd Grade/4th Grade Chorus concert - This is just for those participating in chorus.

Next week:
Snow Shop: Again PTO is sponsoring a little shop here at school for students to shop for family members.   Shopping times have been scheduled during our reading times, so please check your child's planners for their exact day to shop. PTO is also offering a shop night on Thursday, Dec.17 from 4-7pm.  The shop is still seeking volunteers to help out.  If you are able to lend a hand please click HERE and sign up for a time.  Thank you!

Snappy Tomato Pizza Night - December 16 -- Order pizza and support SLE PTO.

4th Grade Dance: Again this year, the 4th grade is learning some special dances to entertain the student body on the last day before holiday break.  Parents may attend.  The dances are scheduled for 1:45 on December 18th and will take place in the gym.

Holiday Gift Exchange: 4th graders will have the opportunity to participate in a small gift exchange for our class parties.  Essentially, they will be putting together goody bags that can be taken home after the party.  Small items such as candy, pencils etc may be brought in to fill the bags of their classmates.   Individual letters were sent home from each homeroom outlining more information and providing the number of students in their homerooms.

Holiday Parties - Homerooms will be having parties in the afternoon of December 18th. Due to limited space in the parking lot (and being able to clear the lot prior to dismissal) the office has asked that only those parents who are running the party attend.