KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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EBBN - Electronic Blackboard News
December 21, 2018
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Upcoming Events
December 21-January 4, 2019
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NO SCHOOL, WINTER BREAK
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January 8, 2019 —
Kings Board of Education Organizational Meeting and Work Session, 5:30 p.m., Kings Education Center, Conference Room 2.
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Knight Nation~
We will see you back here on
Friday, January 11, 2019
for the next publication of EBBN.
Have a great Winter Break!
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JFB Receives Award from ODE
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Congratulations to the staff and students of J.F. Burns Elementary for being granted the Overall A Award from the Ohio Department of Education!
To earn the Overall A Award, the school's report card shows that their school is demonstrating high academic performance and building bright futures for students of every background and ability level.
Ohio State Board of Education President, Tess Elshoff said, "
I want you to know how much we appreciate your leadership and the dedication your team has to providing a high-quality experience for all students. Please share our gratitude with all of those who contributed to this accomplishment."
JFB will receive an official Overall A Award banner to display at the building. J.F. Burns Elementary School Principal, Cheryl Montag was thrilled to get the notification of the award. She said, "I am incredibly proud of the J.F. Burns Staff. I am grateful to work with the staff who do an excellent job everyday!"
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KME 3rd & 4th Grade Give Back in a BIG Way!
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During the month of December, the 3rd and 4th grade classes at Kings Mills Elementary took part in a Citizenship Project. This project was used to teach the students about being an active part of the community and a volunteer who works for the common good of the community. This project aligns with the social studies curriculum.
Each student was encouraged to be a part of the process through school activities, as well as independently. Each week the students focused on an organization that helps the community. They donated cereal to Kings Food Pantry, collected gently used or new pajamas and lunch boxes for Kings Kloset which included a fun PJ day for all 3rd and 4th graders. Lastly, during the final week of the project, they collected items for the KME Food Pantry.
Collection totals include:
- Cereal boxes - 189 boxes donated to Kings/South Lebanon Food Pantry
- Pop tarts - 118 boxes donated to Kings/South Lebanon Food Pantry
- Pajamas - 185 pairs donated and 19 additional pairs bought with donated money, for a total of 204 pairs donated to Kings Kloset
- Lunch boxes - 72 donated to Kings Kloset
- 161 items donated to the KME Food Pantry
KME 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Jenkins said, "We are excited about teaching our kids to be an active part of a wonderful community!" #KINGSSTRONG
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Another Successful Year for Kings U Knights
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Community Partners and Families in the Kings Community have again helped Kings U Knights bring Christmas joy to nearly 100 families this year.
Because of generous donations, 266 children will receive two clothing items and one fun gift, and each family will receive a Kroger gift card.
For four years in a row, Missy and Mick Kowitz along with a great team of 20 plus volunteers have gathered donations, shopped, wrapped, and made the holiday brighter for Kings families.
This year the Kings U Knights team wrapped 798 gifts from 78 sponsors including businesses, churches, and individuals. They also received $3,500 in gift cards.
Kings U Knights would like to send a very special thank you to the following generous Community Partners: Bush Truck Leasing, First Financial Bank, Cintas Accounting and Finance Department, YMCA-Landen, Heritage Presbyterian Church, Rivers Crossing Community Church, Church Venture, Deerfield United Methodist Church, and Pure Ministries.
Missy Kowitz (pictured) said, "
We are filled with such gratefulness for the generosity of our Kings Community!"
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KHS Student's Successful Toy Drive
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Kings High School Sophomore, Jake Young spearheaded a Toy Drive this holiday season to benefit Warren County Children Services. Jake collected over 550 toys and clothing to donate to children in need. Way to go, Jake! This is another example of #KingsStrong!
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Innovative Math Fun at SLE
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Taking a Math test probably isn't at the top of a student's fun list but South Lebanon Elementary 3rd grade teacher, Molly Zeek brought a flurry of fun to her classroom this week to switch up a boring math test with a secret snowflake challenge.
Mrs. Zeek and 3rd grade SLE teacher, Rachel Manley knew that trying to get their students to focus on a test during the last week before Winter Break was going to be a challenge so they made some changes. They deconstructed the test by taking word problems and changing the topics of the problems to revolve around snow. They used large snowflake cutouts with the math problems on the back to be answered.
Mrs. Zeek's room was decorated with snowflakes and even a blow-up snowglobe!
What a great way to be innovative and provide a fun way to learn!
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KHS Holiday Door Decorating Contest
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K
ings High School Staff members participated in a Holiday Door Decorating Contest. There were a lot of great designs but the winner of this year's contest is Mrs. Bare's 5th period English class with their design "The Polar Bare Express!" Honorable Mentions go to Mrs. Schipper, Ms. Newton, Mrs. West, Mrs. Sondles, and Mrs. Cooke (pictured below). Check out the creativity!
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Thank you to Deerfield Township for creating two new crosswalks near Kings High School. The new crosswalks are located at the north entrance of KHS and near the old Christmas Shop in front of Kings Junior High. We appreciate a strong partnership with Deerfield Township and are happy to add another safety measure for our students.
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Support Kings Schools Foundation
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The newly formed Kings Schools Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of parents, alumni and members of the Kings community. This volunteer organization is dedicated to promoting excellence in education and encouraging classroom innovation by providing grants in academics and the arts to teachers that enhance the education of all students in the Kings Local School District.
The Foundation's hope is to provide high quality opportunities, facilities, technology and experiences for the students at Kings. They hosted a kick-off in the fall and raised $6,000. With those funds, they are giving each school building a $500 grant. Additionally, they will be offering staff grants via an application process.
They will be hosting a membership drive and some fun family events in the Spring. You can follow the Foundation on
Facebook
and
Twitter
for news and updates.
As the close of the year approaches, this is your last chance to make any tax-deductible donations.The Kings Schools Foundation knows that you have many options when it comes to your year-end giving. Would you consider a small tax-deductible donation to the Kings Schools Foundation? You can do so via
paypal
and send to kingsschoolsfoundation@gmail.com or via the
Foundation website
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Next Community Learning Series - Anxiety
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Join us for our next Kings Community Learning Series called, “Anxiety and Your Child: A Primer for Parents.” It will be held on Thursday, January 10 featuring Dr. Rich Gilman, a licensed child clinical psychologist who has over two decades of research and clinical experience working with youth and families experiencing anxiety.
The presentation will begin at 7:00 pm at the Kings Junior High School Multipurpose Room (enter door D-5 from the parking lot located between the Kings Junior High School and the football stadium).
In this presentation, parents will learn about the signs and outcomes related to youth struggling with anxiety. They will understand why anxiety occurs, and what they can do to help their child overcome it.
Dr. Gilman is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Editor of School Psychology Quarterly, and has over 100 publications exploring factors that lead to optimal student development.
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Kings Preschool Registration 2019-2020
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Preschool registration for next year is just around the corner for the Kings District! The Kings Preschool & Childcare will be accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year beginning January 22. The preschool/childcare program meets in the King Local School District’s Kings Education Center (KEC) located in Kings Mills. Kings Preschool offers both preschool and childcare for 3-5 year olds. Two, four & five day classes are available. All programs are licensed by the Ohio Department of Education.
More information may be obtained on the Preschool Registration tab on the Kings Local School District website at
www.kingslocal.net
. or by
clicking here
. Registration forms will be available on the “
About Preschool
” page in late December.
To schedule a tour or ask questions about our program, call 398-8050 ext. 10043.
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Happy Holidays from Kings Preschool
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Every student from every class contributed to the Kings Preschool Holiday Wall. The students decorated their stockings and on the last day before Winter Break, they gathered in front of the fireplace and were given their stocking with a little surprise inside!
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Meet and Greet with Snow White
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The Junior High Musical at Kings this year is
SNOW WHITE and THE PRINCE
which will be held February 7-9, 2019.
Don't miss the "Snow Whites Friends Meet and Greet" on Saturday, February 9 from 12:45-1:30 p.m. in the Kings High School Cafeteria before the 2:00 p.m. matinee.
Admission is $7 per child with one adult chaperone. LIMIT 50 tickets to the event so get your tickets soon! Includes characters meet and greet, with photo opportunities, snack, and crafts.
Tickets for performances and meet and greet tickets are currently on sale at ticket tracker also:
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Kings After Prom Looking for Chairpersons
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The Kings After the Prom Party Committee is seeking chairpersons to help plan and execute a fun and safe event after prom for the students of Kings High School.
This year's prom is Saturday, April 27 at BB Riverboats. A location for After Prom needs to be secured. Money for the event has already been raised and the previous chairpersons are available for mentoring and brainstorming.
Grab a friend and help keep this long-standing tradition alive for our Kings students!
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Kings Spiritwear Now Available Online
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Can't make it to the Kings Spirit Shop? You can now support your school or organization by purchasing your Kings spiritwear online!
Visit
https://springdotapparel.com/
and at the top click "Find Your Shop." A drop down menu will appear and you can click on the school or organization you would like to support. 20% of your purchase goes back to that organization!
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? Need some extra cash? Want to have a flexible schedule? Perfect!
Apply to be a substitute teacher in the Kings School District! Click the link below to apply.
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The Kings Food Service Department is looking for Food Service Substitute employees. If you are interested please contact Jennifer Arlinghaus, Food Service Director, 513-398-8050, ext 10017 or
jarlinghaus@kingslocal.net
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Be a part of our growing community! Become a Kings Bus driver or aide! Starting pay is $18.25/hr. Now offering a sign on bonus and paid training. No experience necessary.
For more information call: 513-398-8050, x1002
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Keep up with everything Kings by following us on social media. We can’t possibly report all of the great things happening in our weekly EBBN. We update our social media pages daily with exciting things that happen in and out of our classrooms! Follow us on
Facebook
,
Twitter,
and
Instagram
to keep up with all of the great things that happen on a daily basis.
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Check out some of the fun Winter opportunities for kids!
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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.
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Many of our sports teams host fundraisers to support their teams. This year, Knights Wrestling is hosting "Pledges for Pins and Wins" to support their athletes.
Wrestling is about personal dedication, personal victories, and a good support system. So, the coaches came up with Pledges for Pins and Wins which includes the option to sponsor a wrestler for a flat rate. The wrestlers solicit sponsors and their personal hard work will support our program.
There are 45 wrestlers looking for someone who will believe in them and be their personal cheerleader! At the end of the season you’ll get a letter from your Wrestler, thanking you and explaining what your donation meant, and a personal accomplishment they are most proud of this season.
Business sponsors are welcome and will be promoted on social media and announced at all home meets. Sponsors will be invited to the team's community dinner following the Jam the Stands Lebanon meet on January 30.
If you know a wrestler, consider making a donation. If you don’t, but would like to be a personal cheerleader to a student athlete, contact Sara Legault at
Legault.sara@gmail.com
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Send Us the News You Want to See!
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Contact Dawn Gould - Community Relations Coordinator
EBBN is a publication of the Kings Local School District
Communications Department.
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Kings Local School District
1797 King Ave
Kings Mills, Ohio 45034
513.398.8050
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