The year seems to be off to a great start! We wanted to make you aware of a few news items over the next couple of weeks....
Headphones/Earbuds Needed
Many of the computer programs we use in both language arts and math have sound. In order for students to get the most of these programs, we want students to be able to hear the programs but also not be distracted by others who may be at a different place with the same or similar program. It is for this reason that we are asking students to have headphones/earbuds to use at school. We understand that children have different preferences on the style, and either headphones or simple earbuds will work with the Chromebooks in the classroom. If you child does not have a set, we ask that you please provide a set for him/her to use at school. This does not have to be a new set -- an extra set from home is fine. We provide bags for easy storage and students keep these in their lockers when we are not using them. 
Please note that school fees are $77 for the 2018-2019 school year. Checks should be made payable to KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Also, if you do not have your emergency medical forms turned in, please turn those in as soon as possible. It is important that we have up to date contact information in the event we would need to contact you during the school day.
Also, if you do not have your emergency medical forms turned in, please turn those in as soon as possible. It is important that we have up to date contact information in the event we would need to contact you during the school day.
On Friday, information was sent home for families that are not connected to Progress Book. This is our online grading system where you can view your child's grades. If you have questions on how to do this, or if you have misplaced directions or login information, please contact the SLE main office for assistance.
Music Notes
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 17. In addition to the money for recorder, students need a hard-backed 1-inch binder. Most students brought this on the first day of school and we are storing them in their lockers until recorders arrive. If you did not purchase your child a music binder, please do so that he/she is ready to go when recorder instruction begins.
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. There is an all-year specials rotation calendar posted HERE.
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 gives us baseline data, will begin this week.
SLE Spirit Wear Sale!The PTO spirit wear sale is going on now through August 31st. Thank you PTO for putting together a great selection of items for our students and families. To see this year's items and order, please click HERE.
Mark Your Calendar!!
PTO Walkathon will be on Friday, Sept. 28. This is a great fundraiser for the PTO. Funds help PTO provide for theatrical programs, classroom technology, and fund many special projects that make SLE such a great school. Please support this great event. More information on the Walkathon and how you can support it will be coming home in the next few weeks.
This year, fourth grade will have 3 conference nights in fall. While conference info will not be coming home for a while, we wanted to make you aware of these dates. Conference dates for SLE fourth grade will be:
Thursday, October 18
Tuesday, October 23
Thursday, October 25
