KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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EBBN - Electronic Blackboard News
January 26, 2018
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 26-27—
KJH Theatre Presents
Annie! Jr
., 7:00 p.m. and matinee on 2/27 at 2:00 p.m., KHS Auditorium.
Feb. 3—
Kings Kloset OPEN, 9:00 -11:00 a.m., Kings Education Center, 2nd floor.
Feb. 13—
Kings Board of Education Work Session, 5:30 p.m., Kings Education Center, Conf. Rm. 2.
F
eb. 19— NO SCHOOL, President's Day Holiday.
Feb. 20—
Kings Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m.. Kings Education Center, Conf. Rm. 2.
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Get Ready to Share your Thoughts with Thought Exchange
As many in our community are already aware, the district enrollment is growing and is set to continue to grow. Currently, there several neighborhoods in building phases and several additional projects that will begin construction in the future, as well as exisiting home activity. Those developments are projected to bring hundreds of new students to our schools. Some are single residences and some are multi-family apartment style units.
Because of the projected enrollment growth, the district has been looking into building capacities and enrollment numbers. Our Long Term Facility Team has been meeting on a regular basis to uncover areas of concern for the future enrollment growth and how that growth will affect our buildings.
To help us better understand what is important to you, our Kings Community, at the end of next week, you will receive an email with an invitation to share your thoughts. We are using a company called Thoughexchange which is an online learning process that allows us to reach out to everyone affected by the decisions made in our district. This Exchange enables us to hear your thoughts and learn about your priorities.
You will be invited to participate in an Exchange that flows through three steps:
- Share – answer open-ended questions about education in our schools
- Star – review ideas from other stakeholders and rate the ideas you like best
- Discover – learn what is important to the community as a whole
We look forward to hearing your thoughts to help us better understand what is important to you, both in your school and in the district!
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New Look, New Logo
We are excited to announce that the Kings Board of Education has approved our new and improved Kings Logo!
The new
District Brand Guidelines
were designed to ensure that we promote our district in a clear, consistent, and professional manner.
The brand consists of items such as a logo, it's assets, colors, and typography. The official use of the logos and images related to the district brand may be used with permission from the district.
Consistent use of these new guildelines will help us to achieve a common look and feel across the district and make our communications recognizable to the public.
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Overture Awards Semi-Finalists
Last week we told you about twelve students competing in the regional competition of the Cincinnati Arts Association
Overture Awards
. Three of those Kings High School students will move on to the semi-final competition taking place February 2 & 3 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
A big congratulations and good luck to Anna-Claire Barker, Elise Belanger, and Clynn Yeoh. All three will compete in the Visual Arts Category. If they advance, they will compete in the finals on Saturday, March 3.
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Kings School Board Interviews Next Week
The Kings Board Education's application process to fill the vacant seat due to the resignation of Kerry McKiernan closed on Wednesday, January 24. They received twenty-four applications and will interview candidates on Wednesday, January 31 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
The applicants are: Melissa Kircher, Adrian Williams, Jesse Cain, Maggie Bosiljevac, Bonnie Baker-Hicks, Scott Page, Lysa Knight, Corbin Moore, Molly Sprinkle, Jon Randol, Robert Wendling, Mike Stylski, Dennis Pratel, Bill Renz, Tom Squires, Angela Miller, Stacie Belfrom, Amy Crouch, Shawn Emerson, Cynthia Comperchio, Joy Van Patten, Sybil York, Stephanie Mitchell-Gould, and Gianluca Bruno.
The Board is required to interview and select their candidate on the same day. Interviews will be held in Executive Session.
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2018 Honor Band
Congratulations to the following Kings Junior High School students who were selected for 2018 Honor Bands:
7th Grade Honor Band
: Claire Cron - Flute; Emily Mason and Peyton Dickerson - Clarinet.
8th Grade Honor Band
: Laina Jones, Ryan Baker, and Emily Moffett - Trumpet; and Tyler Harris - Trombone; Ben Murray - Euphonium; Ethan Townsend - Tenor Saxophone; and Andrew Guelpa - Bassoon.
Jr. High Honor Jazz Band
: Gavin Niles - Drums; Emily Moffett, Ryan Baker, and Laina Jones - Trumpet; Tyler Harris, Ben Murray, and Jake Allgeier - Trombone.
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Author Kevin O'Malley Visits Our Elementary Schools
Author Kevin O'Malley visited all three of our elementary buildings this week to share about his experiences with writing and/or illustrating. At current account Mr. O'Malley has written or illustrated 75 childrens books.
Mr. O'Malley travels from his home in Baltimore, MD to visit schools all over the country. He presented four sessions at each building. Each grade level's session was different but focused on the writing process and how he goes about being creative in writing and illustrating books.
Students had the opportunity to purchase books through pre-order and he autographed each one. His visit was made possible by the generous support of each building's PTO.
Reports from students and teachers from our buildings say that O'Malley was very engaging and entertaining. Jessica Contratto, First Grade Teacher at JFB said, "He is a great story teller and very funny!"
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Kings Junior High Presents: Annie! Jr. THIS WEEKEND!
Kings Junior High School Theatre opened their Annie! Jr. show on Thursday night. The Kings Stagelighters received a donation of $2,000 from the Kaylyn Daumeyer Scholarship Fund presented by her parents, Lori and Paul Daumeyer.
Kaylyn Daumeyer passed in August of 2015 in a tragic ATV accident. Kaylyn loved her time spent on the stage and her parents formed a foundation in her name to support the arts at Kings. The scholarship is awarded in her memory to a senior student who has actively participated in the theatre program while at Kings.
Kings Stagelighters said, "Kings is grateful for this opportunity to continue her legacy by offering scholarships for deserving students in her name."
Pictured above L-R: Paul Daumeyer, Scott Hayward, Celia Ball, Stagelighters President, Mark Abbott, and Lori Daumeyer.
Also present at Thursday's show was KHS Class of 2013 Graduate, Emily Haddix who played Annie in the KJH production in 2008! Emily is pictured below with KJH Theatre Director Scott Hayward and Celia Ball who plays Annie in this year's production.
Kings Junior High School will perform 3 more shows- January 26 & 27 at 7:00 p.m. and a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday, January 27. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for students, senior citizens, and children under 12.
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Kindergarten Registration for 2018-2019
Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year will begin on March 5 and run through March 23. Registration will take place by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call Amy Andrews in Kings Central Registration at 513-459-2932. Morning, afternoon, and evening appointments are available. Appointments will take approximately 15 minutes.
In order to register, please bring your completed
kindergarten registration packet
along with Original Birth Certificate or Passport, Custody or Court Papers (if applicable), Photo ID of the Parent/Guardian, Immunization Records, Proof of district residency, such as a Rental or Lease Agreement, Deed, or Settlement Statement. The Parent's/Guardian's name MUST appear on the legal proof of residency document. If the documents are in any other name than the child's parent's/guardian's name that individual must be present and provide a photo ID.
Mark your calendars as each elementary school will hold a kindergarten tour day:
- J.F. Burns Elementary School – May 8 at 9:30 am
- South Lebanon Elementary School – May 8 at 9:30 am
- Kings Mills Elementary School – May 11 at 10:00 am
To register, a child must turn 5-years old on or before September 30, 2018. Please visit ou
r
Kindergarten Registration
page on our website for more information.
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Mark Your Calendar for "Knight of Innovation
Join the Kings Local School District at the second annual Knight of Innovation Family Fair on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
This night celebrates STEAM education, highlighting interactive booths in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics subjects. Faculty, students, and business partners will present their different fields of study in interactive booths, including an electric car, geocaching, arcade machine programming, 2-D Animation, paper airplanes, 3-D printing, bridge building, hydraulics, resistors, and playing music on bananas and cheese. Food trucks will be providing dinner and snack options.
Applications
are being accepted for exhibitors. Deadline to submit is March 20.
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Kings Preschool Registration for 2018-2019
Preschool registration for next year has begun!
The preschool offerings for next year are a 2 & 4-day program for 3-year olds, 4-day program for 4-year olds, and a five-day program for 5-year olds who will not attend kindergarten or four-year-olds that turn five by February 1, 2019
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Mammogram Van Coming to Kings
The Mercy Health/Jewish Hospital mobile mammography van will be in the Kings Local School District to offer screening mammograms for our female community members. Mammography screening takes approximately 10-15 minutes and will be available at our schools.
The schedule for the van is:
Wednesday- March 7, 2018
KJH- 6:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
KME-12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday- March 8, 2018
CIS- 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
JFB – 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please call 686-3300 to schedule an appointment.
Screening mammography is usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers. Your insurance will be billed directly for the service. Please bring your insurance card and a photo ID with you on your scheduled appointment day.
The results of your examination will be reported directly to you and to the physician you designate and will
not
be reported to the Kings Local School District or any of its personnel.
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Do You Know an Excellent Educator?
The Project Excellence Committee of the Area Progress Council of Warren County, Inc. seeks to recognize and honor innovative or excellent teachers within the public schools in Warren County.
For over 30 years, the Area Progress Council has awarded nearly $500,000 to over 600 educators. They are asking for your assistance in identifying exceptional educators who demonstrate excellence in instruction, or innovative teachers who have pioneered a teaching method. The educator must hold a current teaching certificate and work for the public school system.
Complete a nomination form
from the Area Progress Council website to nominate a deserving Kings teacher. Winners receive a cash award and are recognized at a banquet on May 2. Completed nominations are due by February 23, 2018.
Previously recognized teachers from Kings include Elisa King, Michelle Schumacher, Tracy Kleis, Holly Mueller, Steve France, Stephanie Marchal, Ken Johnson, and Cindy Null.
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KHS Scheduling Begins Soon
Scheduling for the 2018-2019 school at Kings High School will begin on January 31 with a scheduling meeting for 8th grade students.
At KHS, class meetings will take place on Monday, February 5. Don't miss the Academic Fair on Thursday, February 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Kings High School. Informational meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Meet teachers and learn about classes, programs, and educational opportunities at KHS. Friday, February 9, is Academic Advising Day which will take place in students' classes.
Course requests are due on Monday, February 12.
*Don't forget to check NAVIANCE for the latest scholarship available!
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Kings Athletic News
Check out Kings Athletics
website
! You can find out schedule information, upcoming events, news about teams, and even get directions to away venues.
Find us on Facebook
!
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A Knight to Remember
The largest event of the year for Kings Athletics is coming soon! A Knight to Remember,
All That Glitters is Red
, is on Saturday, March 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast, Mason.
This year features our ALL NEW registration system that will allow you to reserve your spot in minutes and all bidding will be done on your phone at the event! No more bid sheets or long checkout lines!
Our always popular Happy Hour will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. followed by a seated dinner and live auction at 6:45 p.m.! We will have live entertainment from "Marsha Brady," basket raffles, silent auction, reverse lottery, sports memorabilia, and more! We will also be streaming the NCAA March Madness games throughout the night!
Early bird ticket price is $65.00 and will increase to $70.00 on February 17. RSVP below or bring your check to the Athletic Office or mail your check to: Knight to Remember, c/o Erin Deutsch,
7071 Overton Way, Maineville, OH, 45039
. Checks are made payable to the Kings Athletic Booster Club.
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Kings Athletics Announce 2018 Hall of Fame
The Kings Athletic Department is excited to announce the inductees for the Hall of Fame, Class of 2018. Joining the Athletic Hall of Fame are; Shannon Heekin, Class of 2001 (Volleyball, Basketball, Softball), Samuel Graessle, Class of 2005 (Men's Swimming), Anna Bersani, Class of 2008 (Women's Swimming, Soccer), and Logan Warye, Class of 2011 (Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse).
The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception will take place on Saturday, February 3 at TPC River's Bend. A social period will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and ceremony at 6:15 p.m.
Inductees will also be recognized at halftime of the Men's Varsity Basketball game on Friday, February 2 against West Clermont.
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Outdoor Track and Field Parent/Athlete Meetings
Any student-athlete interested in participating in Outdoor Track and Field in the Spring are asked to attend a Parent/Athlete meeting.
Junior High meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Kings High School Auditorium. High School meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 6 at 7:15 p.m. in the KHS Auditorium. Both student and parent are asked to attend.
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Kings Youth Wrestling
Rumble in the Mill Tournament
Come cheer on your Kings Knights Youth Wrestling Team in all of your Kings Spiritwear on Sunday, February 4 at Kings High School as they participate in the annual Rumble in the Mill Tournament.
The red mats will roll out for the 13th year. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and wrestling starts at 1:00 p.m. The tournament features over 400 youth wrestlers ages 5-13 from all over Ohio.
The Kings Youth Wrestling Club is trying to build the program so if your child has any interest in finding out how to become a wrestler, this would be a great opportunity! This club is open to any boy or girl in kindergarten through sixth grade. You and your child are also welcome to come and check out practice on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at KME in the cafeteria.
This parent run organization is under new coaching staff. All of the funds collected at this home meet will be used to help grow the program next year and help contribute to buying new mats.
Check them out on Facebook
Kings Knights Wrestling
. If you have any questions, please contact Damon Legault at 513-633-1301.
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Kings Women's Lacrosse Pre-Season Meeting
Kings Women's Lacrosse will host their pre season meeting on Monday February 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Junior High Multi Purpose room. Team dues will need to be paid on this date in order to try out. High School dues are $20.00 and Junior High dues are $160.00 . If you have any questions please contact Assistant Coach Dave Volz at
volz333@gmail.com.
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10U Kings Vipers Fastpitch Softball
Kings Youth Softball will hold tryouts for the Kings Vipers 10U team on February 5, 7 & 9. Assessments will take place at the Kings Education Center Barn.
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2018 SAY Soccer Sign Ups
The
Kings Soccer Club online registration
is currently open for Kindergarten through high school seniors. Registration will run through February 3, 2018. Registration fees for Spring 2018 is $80 per player, with a maximum of $240 per family.
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Are You a Kings Super Fan?
Be a Kings Super Fan! Search "Red Sea Royalty" in the App Store or Google play! You can earn rewards for concession items, spirit store, admission, and more! Download it today to start earning rewards!
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We’ve added lots of great district events and opportunities and activities for your child!
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Kings Band and Guard Garage Sale
The Kings Band and Guard Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, February 10 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at J.F. Burns Elementary School. They are in need of donations such as furniture, housewares, clothing, toys, collectibles, and much more! Don't miss the Valentine themed Bake Sale, too!
All donations are tax deductible.
Learn more
about how you can help!
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Support the Joshua's Place/Kings Power Pack Program at Upcoming 5K
Do You have a New Years’ Resolution? If your New Years’ Resolution is to be healthier or to get involved with the community here is a way to help out the Kings Power Pack Program for our very own Kings Families!
The Joshua's Place Power Pack 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. The registration fee is $20 by March 24, and $25 up to race day. The easy route will begin at the South Lebanon Community Center and will utilize the bike trail near the Little Miami River.
Medals and trophies will be awarded to top participants in several categories. We hope to see the community help the Kings Power Pack Program at this year's 5K run/walk!
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Kings Local School District
1797 King Ave
Kings Mills, Ohio 45034
513.398.8050
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