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February 23, 2012

Community Corner

Click here to read Principal Sandra Wood Veninger's 2011-12 Welcome Letter to students 

Kings news

Kings February News Flash

What's been happening at Kings? Click here to read February's News Flash.

Fifth Grade Honor Roll Announced for Second Quarter

Kings Elementary School Principal Sandra Wood Veninger is pleased to announce the fifth grade students who achieved academic distinction by being named to the Honor Roll (pdf) for the second marking period.

graphic illustration of 3 saxophonesElementary Band Teacher wins Music Grant

Feb. 1, 2012 - Elementary Band Teacher, Mrs. Ashley Head, has won a grant from the Orange County Music Educators Association. Mrs. Head’s grant is called “Elementary Jazz Improvisation.” This grant will supply materials and audio compact discs to aid in the development of Jazz Improvisation at the Elementary level. Mrs. Head teaches fourth- and fifth-grade band at Kings and Sanfordville Elementary Schools.

After-School Homework Help at Albert Wisner Library

The Albert Wisner Public Library has introduced an After-School Resource Room program. The activity room in the Children’s Department will be available most afternoons and evenings for QUIET study and homework help. WVHS students volunteering as “Homework Buddies” will assist students in Grades 1-5 with their homework. Click here for more information (pdf).

two school girls readingReading Buddies at Kings
Make Reading Fun

Students from Suzanne Parker's third grade class buddy-up with first graders from Susan Kurg's class for reading fun. Click here for more photos.

What is PBIS?

Beginning this year, the district is implementing Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) with all K-8 students and staff. To find out more about this approach to address student behavior, click the links below:
PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) explained
PBIS at Kings: The Royal Code (pdf)

Have you registered for Parent Portal yet?

When you enroll in the new Parent Portal program, you will be able to view information about your child, including: emergency contacts, attendance, discipline, schedule,
report card grades and grades 3-8 State Assessment results.
Click here to learn more and to enroll.

Kings Supply Lists for Students, 2011-12

Click here to see what your child will need for the new school year.

Nutrition Nuggets

The district Health and Safety Department is happy to introduce "Nutrition Nuggets," an informative newsletter for parents of elementary school students. Click here to learn more and to read the latest newsletter.

English / language arts internet resources for students, parents and teachers

The Kings Elementary School Compact Team has compiled information about websites and software designed to enhance the teaching and learning of English Language Arts for elementary teachers, parents and students. Click here for list of resources. (pdf)

Math internet resources for students, parents and teachers

Information has been compiled in order to enhance the teaching and learning of math for elementary teachers, parents and students. Click here for list of math resources. (pdf)