Wrapping Up the Semester

It Is COLD!
Just a quick reminder to please have your child dress appropriately for the weather.  Now that it is cold, students should be wearing long pants and a warm coat to school.  In addition we recommend bringing a hat and gloves to be worn outside.  We do go outside to play when the temperature is above 32 degrees.  In addition, students should be dressed appropriately in the event there is an emergency evacuation of either the school or the bus.   We do not want students outside in the cold and under-dressed.   Sweatshirts as jackets are not considered appropriate for this type of weather.   Thank you for helping your child make a good decision when leaving for school each morning. 

Last Day Before Break
Again this year, the 4th graders will lead the school in a holiday dance assembly.  The assembly will take place on Wednesday, December 20 @ 10:15.  Following the a ssembly, 4th graders will be having their winter parties.  If you are able to lend a hand, please contact your child's homeroom PTO parent -- they may need supplies to be donated for the party.   


Mark Your Calendars

Please make note of the Spring AIR Testing Dates. It is important that students be at school on time these days.  We are getting these dates out to you now so that you do not schedule doctor appointments or vacations at this time.  Please note that pre-appoved absence requests will be NOT be approved/accepted for these testing dates. 

AIR Testing Dates for Spring 2017

April 9  4th Grade ELA part 1

April 10 4th Grade ELA part 2

April 16th 4th Grade Math part. 1

April 17th 4th Grade Math part 2

December Updates

Snow Shop THIS WEEK!

PTO is again offering a school shopping experience for students to purchase holiday gifts for family.  Snow shop will be this week (Nov. 27-Dec.1) and information was sent home today with an envelope to send in money if you wish to have your child shop.  Please check your child's planner for the specific day and time.








SPIRIT SHOP OPEN UNTIL 12/3 

If you want some Knights gear, head over to the SLE Spirit Shop. All orders are due by 12/3 and will be delivered to SLE by 12/19. You can access the the shop by clicking HERE.






WEDNESDAY NOV. 29th IS CHIPOTLE NIGHT!! 
Ever wanted to with dinner with your Principal? Well, you can at our Kings Mills Chipotle on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Not only can you share some queso and a laugh, but you can help SLE raise funds! Chipotle is generously donating 50% of the proceeds of the night to SLE! 50%!! Please make an effort to say Hello to Mr. W and support SLE! 

MAP TESTING
Winter MAP testing will be this week and next week.  4th grade is scheduled for Language Arts testing on Friday, December 1 and Math is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5th.  Both testing sessions will take place in the morning.  We ask that you make sure your child has a good night's rest, breakfast and be ontime to school.  



A NOTE FROM THE NURSE…. 
This is just a reminder to be alert to the signs of head lice. The most common way that head lice are spread is through direct (head-to-head) contact. Children in the elementary age group are in close contact with each other through sleep-overs, play, church, classroom activities, etc. Head lice do NOT fly or jump and can only live off the host for a day or so. Head lice do not infest our pets. If you see your child scratching his or her head frequently, or if you hear, “My head itches,” check your child’s head carefully for head lice. Children frequently feel the head lice before you can see them, so continue to check daily if your child is complaining. Look carefully for any live lice or nits (eggs). Nits are teardrop shaped, are about the size of a type written comma, and are clear to brown in color. They are “glued” firmly to the hair shaft usually within 1-2 inches of the scalp, often behind the ears or in the hair at the back of the neck. Nits cannot be washed out but must be picked or combed out. If you find that your child has lice or nits, do not panic. Contact your child’s doctor, a pharmacist, or your child’s school nurse for advice. Do not send your child back to school until he or she has been treated and nits removed. It is important to contact the school and the parents of any of your child’s regular playmates. If you would like further information or have any questions regarding head lice, please contact our School Nurse, Mrs. Wiethe at 398-8050, extension 15025 or via email at lwiethe@kingslocal.net.

November!

Reminder: NO SCHOOL
Please remember there is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, Nov. 7 for Election Day.  Teachers will take part in an Inservice Day that day.  

Brrrr! 
Cooler weather seems to finally be here.  Please remember, students will go outside for recess when conditions are dry and temperature is above 32 degrees.  Please remind your child to wear clothes suitable for playing outside, along with a coat and hat and gloves if needed. 


PICTURE RETAKE DAY!

November 9 from 9:00—10:00 a.m. is our Fall Picture Retake Day. Have your student return the previous picture packet on that day. Late orders will be accepted online only up to 48 hours after Picture Day. Flyer linked HERE.

KINDNESS WEEK! 

Kindness Week at SLE is November 13—17. Our theme this year is “Choose Kindness,” and we will host the amazing Basketball Jones on Thursday, Nov. 16. Kindness t-shirts have been ordered for every student in the school. Please have your child wear their t-shirt to school on Nov. 16. We have other fun activities planned for the week as we spread kindness throughout the community!

DARE Dates for the 4th Grade DARE program are: November 3, 10, 17, and December 1. This program is held during the school day for our 4th grade classes. On the 17th, there will be a K-9 unit demonstration.  

VETERAN’S LUNCHEON 
We are proud to invite our Veteran’s to a luncheon with their favorite SLE student(s) on Friday, November 10. Invitations and information were sent home in Friday Folders. Forms are attached HERE. We could use some adult helpers this day.  If you are available please click here to SIGN UP. Thank you! 

CANDY COLLECTION FOR OUR TROOPS! 

We are asking students to bring in two pieces of candy from their treat bag to donate to our troops, Veteran’s Hospital, or the Yellow Ribbon Support Center. Candy can also be sent to an active service member. Donations accepted November 6—10. 

2nd Quarter is Here!

Today we begin the 2nd quarter of the year.  Seems like the first quarter just flew by as we were busy getting to know each other and getting down to the business of learning.  There are many things to note over the next few weeks. 

Art To Remember!
This week in art class, students will be taking home a personalized order form for Art to Remember.  This is a school art fundraiser that helps raise money for art supplies.  It also makes amazing gifts! SLE students have been busy creating their art in class.  The artwork is scanned and can be printed on a mug, garden flag, tshirt, night light, plate etc. 

There are two ways to order.  You can go online to https://order.arttoremember.com/ and put your child's online order code or you can send cash or check in with the order form to Mrs. Hoffert.  Online is the best way and quickest way to order.  Your online code will be on the back of your student's order form. 

Order this week!  

All order forms or online orders are due October 25, 2017.

!!!END-OF-DAY TRANSPORTATION CHANGES!!!

Beginning Monday, October 16, which is the first day of Second Quarter, a student must have a note signed by their parent and turned in that morning in order to change their means of transportation that afternoon.  Phone calls or emails will not be accepted to make a change.  Once a student is on the bus, they will not be removed.  This is the policy that is consistent with the one used at both JFB and KME.  It is about the safety of our students.  If you have any questions, please contact the office.

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 19th, Tuesday, Oct 24th and Thursday, October 26th from 4-7:30 each night.  We look forward to meeting with you at your scheduled time.  

BookFair!!

Students will visit the book fair during their regularly scheduled library times during the week of October 23rd.    Again this year, you will have the opportunity to shop our Book Fair online until Oct. 31.  To access the order site, click HERE.  Family Night is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25 6-8pm.

!!!END-OF-DAY TRANSPORTATION CHANGES!!!

!!!END-OF-DAY TRANSPORTATION CHANGES!!!

Beginning Monday, October 16, which is the first day of Second Quarter, a student must have a note signed by their parent and turned in that morning in order to change their means of transportation that afternoon.  Phone calls or emails will not be accepted to make a change.  Once a student is on the bus, they will not be removed.  This is the policy that is consistent with the one used at both JFB and KME.  It is about the safety of our students.  If you have any questions, please contact the office.

October!

Thank you!!

Thank you so much for sending in donations for the PTO Walk A Thon.  It was a huge success!! Thank you so much for contributing to the PTO to fund special school projects.

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Please look for information coming home about setting up a fall parent/teacher conference time.  For Tucker/Scruby students, please watch the planner and homework folder.  Caskey, Westley and Clements students should have received an email to sign up a time for a time slot using Sign Up Genius.

Lifetouch Pictures

School pictures came home with students on Friday.  If you do not like your child's photos and want them retaken, picture re-take day is scheduled for November 9th.

PBIS Experiences

Did your child tell you about Experience Day?  It was a huge success.  The next Experience Day is scheduled for October 12. When you are at school, please stop and check out the unique rock garden out front created by Mrs. Hoffert and SLE students.   This was part of the set-up for our PBIS program along with the decorated classroom doors to create the walking library.  A huge thank you to all who participated, but especially Mrs. Hoffert and Mrs. Cefalu who's hard work led the way in carrying out these great student-centered projects. 

Counseling in the Classroom  
This month, Mrs. Burdine has been visiting our classrooms.  So far we have had lessons on internet safety and how to be a good friend.  We have one more session with Mrs. Burdine this week as she makes her way around the building. Please ask your child about the social skills he/she has learned.  

A Couple Reminders.....

- It has come to our attention that many of our students do not have earbuds/earphones.  Students are using Chromebooks daily for various learning purposes and some of the programs they use, to get the most of them, use sound. If possible, we are asking that you provide these for your child.  

- NO SCHOOL on Oct. 13 - Teacher Inservice

- It is crazy temperature change time of year!  AC is sometimes cool in the classrooms and it can be warm on the playground.  Keeping an extra sweatshirt at school or in the backpack sometimes will help keep students comfortable throughout the day.  

September Update

PTO Walk A Thon

Walk-A-Thon Turn-In Day - THURSDAYS - Please continue to bring in pledges.  All money raised stays right here at SLE to purchase items for the school such as technology devices, books, and sponsor grade level projects. Such a great cause! Please consider donating if you have not already done so.  Walk-A-Thon is Friday, September 29th. Cross your fingers for good weather!!! 

Spiritwear Is Still Available

If you did not get to order SLE SPIRITWEAR, but would like too, for some items you still can get them through the Cincinnati Team Apparel website.  Not all items are available, but some are. You can access the website by clicking HERE and scroll down on the left side to Kings SLE. 

Earbuds / Earphones Needed

It has come to our attention that many of our students do not have earbuds/earphones.  Students are using Chromebooks daily for various learning purposes and some of the programs they use, to get the most of them, use sound. If possible, we are asking that you provide these for your child.  

PBIS Experience!

You may have heard your child talk about the Experience Day that is coming up this Friday. This is the first Experience Day this year and they will occur every 15 days. PBIS is our building wide positive behavior system which encourages students to be respectful, responsible, safe and problem solvers.  For students that meet the positive behavior goals, they will get to go to a teacher in the building with a multi-age student group to learn about something new from that teacher.  It may be a hobby, a skill, a sport or a place in the world.  Those who do not meet the goals this time will go to a reset room that will be staffed with teachers, our counselor and Mr. Winebrenner, to make new goals for the next 15 days. The focus will be to make positive changes so that the student may participate in the next 15 day round of experiences.  We are super excited to offer this to our students this year! The criteria for earning experiences this quarter are: 

1) Turn in 80% of homework completed and on time 

2) No unexcused absences 

3) No bus or office referrals

HEALTH HEROES—FLU VACCINE 

Please remember to sign and return your child's consent form for the flu vaccine which will be administered district-wide by Health Heroes on Monday, September 25. Contact Mrs. Wiethe, School Nurse at extension 15025 if you have any questions. 

Looking Ahead.....

October 6 - Vehicle Day at SLE!
No School October 13 - Teacher Inservice

Parent Teacher Conferences: Thur. Oct. 19, Tue. Oct. 24, Thur. Oct 26

Great Start!

It was so nice to meet so many of you at Parent Orientation last week. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come meet with us.  We view our partnership with you as a very important part of your child's success this year. Thank you in advance for working with us!

Thank you to the parents who came in last minute on Monday to lend a hand with the eclipse viewing.  Such an exciting event and hearing the "awww...wow!" from the kids was priceless!  I think all will remember where they were August 21, 2017 -- that is until the next eclipse in 2024 when we will be closer to the path of totality.

School Fees

Please note that school fees are due by September 8th and are $77for the 2017-2018 school year. Checks should be made payable to KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.  

Music Notes

Information will be sent home soon with students interested in 4th grade chorus. If your child is interested and does not receive an information sheet, please contact either your child's homeroom teacher or Mrs. Sherby.

4th grade is the year of the recorder!   All 4th grade students will be learning to play recorder this year.   Recorders are $6 and money is due to Mrs. Sherby by September 18th. Money may be sent in any day (do not have to wait until a day your student has music) and it will be sent to Mrs. Sherby.

Please check out all the important music dates found on our "Important Dates" tab at the top of this page. 

Specials Rotation

So far students are doing a great job remembering which day they have which special. It is important to remember gym shoes on phys. ed. days and for library books to be brought to school on library days. Unsure of which color day it is?  Check your child's planner to confirm which day is which color.  We hope to have a full year calendar to you soon.  

MAP Testing

Kings Local Schools will again be using MAP Testing as our universal screening tool this year to gather baseline and growth data in the areas of literacy and math for all K-4 students. This is a computer based tool that will provide our data. Teachers will be using this data to determine what instruction students are ready to learn and will be administered 3 times per year. Our first MAP testing, which will give us baseline data, will begin this week. Students are scheduled to take the reading test on Monday morning, Clements/Westley students will take Math on Wednesday and Tucker/Scruby/Caskey students will take Math on Wednesday, Sept. 6. All tests will be administered in the morning. 

Conference Date Addition

This year, fourth grade will have 3 conference nights in fall.  We have added an additional night to accommodate all parents so that parents may meet with their child's instructional team, rather than just one teacher.  While conference info will not be coming home for a while, we wanted to make you aware of this change.   Conference dates for SLE fourth grade will be:

Thursday, October 19

Tuesday, October 24

Thursday, October 26

THANK YOU!! 

Thank you for following the new snack policy.  Students have enjoyed their healthy snacks this past week to help get through the long morning.  

Art on Twitter

Are you on Twitter?  If so, Mrs. Hoffert asks that you take time to follow her art page as she will be posting updates from the art room on Twitter this year.  She can be found at @hoffert_stacy

Welcome to 4th Grade!

Welcome!

We are so excited to back for another great year at South Lebanon Elementary. 4th grade is a little different this year with 5 teachers!  This year we have 2 4th grade teams and one self-contained classroom.  Mrs. Scruby and Mrs. Tucker will be teaming together and Mrs. Westley and Mrs. Clements will make up another team. We welcome Mrs. Caskey to Kings Local as she will be our 4th grade self contained classroom. 


Mark your calendar!
Parent Orientation is set for Monday, August 21st from 6:30-7:30 in the SLE cafeteria. 



Healthy Snack Time 

Due to the late time for 4th grade lunch (12:50), we allow students to have a small, healthy snack mid-morning.  Snacks should be something that can be eaten in 10-15 minutes, healthy and due to the many allergies we ask that all snacks be nut free.  

Also, new this year, no homemade baked goods are allowed as snacks in the classroom.

Examples of snacks allowed would be:

• fruit (apples, bananas, grapes and strawberries are good choices)
• carrot or other vegetable sticks
• cheese cubes
• goldfish (or similar) crackers
• pretzels
• crackers / graham crackers
• small yogurt (note we do not have refrigeration & please send a spoon as we do not have these in the classrooms)

Items that are NOT allowed in classroom for snack:

• granola bars
• trail mix
• home baked goods
• potato chips / Cheetos / Doritos / etc.
• Any item that contains nuts, nut butters or seeds

For more information about food allowed at school, please refer to the new the Kings Approved Snack List by clicking HERE and the Kings Wellness Policy which can be found by clicking HERE. (Found on the Food Service area of the Kings Website).

Specials

We will be doing the same rotation schedule as last year --- RED, BLUE, WHITE, GOLD. The first day of school will be a RED day. Please look for more information about specials in your child's homework folder or planner.

School Fees

Please note that school fees are due by September 8th and are $77 for the 2017-2018 school year. Checks should be made payable to KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.  

ART UPDATE
From Mrs. Hoffert: Although we try to be as clean and neat as possible, painting accidents do happen.  Please try and wear older clothes on art days.  We do have art smocks that all students wear, but again, painting accidents happen.

To get art updates and check out student work,  follow me on Twitter:@hoffert_stacy

Last Week!

The last week of school is here!  Please note important things happening this week:

Monday, May 22nd: There will not be any more charging lunches for the remainder of the school year.  

Monday, May 22nd:Literacy Around the Links Walk - Mrs. Clements class and top fourth grade reader will walk the golf course with Mr. Winebrenner

Wednesday, May 24th: Fourth grade picnic and party.

Thursday, May 25th:  SLE field trip to ARMCO Park.  Please pack a brown bag lunch this day, wear #KingsKindness shirt, wear sunscreen.

Friday, May 26th:  Awards Ceremony will start at 1:40 in the cafeteria.  After the Awards Ceremony will be the Recorder Concert starting around 2:15.

MAY!!!!

Important Dates for Fourth Grade

Tuesday, May 9th: Ms. Westley and Mrs. Tucker’s classes visit Columbia during the school day.

Wednesday, May 10th: Mrs. Clements and Mrs. Scruby’s classes will visit Columbia during the school day.

Thursday, May 11:  4th Grade parent orientation at Columbia - 6:00 in the Columbia cafeteria.

Friday, May 12th: Etiquette Luncheon at the TPC.  Please have your child dress up for this special occasion.

Thursday, May 18th: Field Day for all of SLE.

Wednesday, May 24th: Fourth grade picnic and party.

Thursday, May 25th:  SLE field trip to ARMCO Park.  Please pack a brown bag lunch this day.

Friday, May 26th:  Awards Ceremony will start at 1:40 in the cafeteria.  After the Awards Ceremony will be the Recorder Concert starting around 2:15.