KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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EBBN - Electronic Blackboard News
February 2, 2018
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Upcoming Events
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.
Mar. 26-Apr. 2
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SPING BREAK, NO SCHOOL
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JFB Multicultural Night
For the second year in a row, J.F Burns Elementary School hosted a Multicultural Night on Wednesday, January 31. Approximately 500 J.F. Burns' students and their families attended the night filled with food and activities representing over 30 different countries from around the world such as Armenia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Greece, Germany, India, China, Spain, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Puerto Rico, Japan, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela.
Students were given a “passport” as they entered the school to have stamped as they visited each table that represented a country. At the different “countries,” guests could find information about that particular country. Many of the countries offered food samples and crafts.
Additionally, there were cultural performances being held in the cafeteria throughout the evening performed by students in their native languages such as Indian dancing from the Nrityarpana School of Performing Arts including a solo performance by J. F. Burns Elementary student, Ananya
Vonod Kumar
(pictured below right) and Appalachian cloggers. Additionally, Kings High School foreign language clubs and Kings teachers joined in on the fun.
J.F. Burns Elementary has a very diverse population. There 21 different languages spoken and 17 nationalities represented in the ESL Program which include Mexico, Venezuela, Guatemala, India, China, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Burma/Myanmar, Malaysia, Japan, Russia, Romania, Belarus, Germany, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, and Ethiopia.
Many were dressed in traditional clothing of various regions and countries around the world. Foods, music, dancing, instruments, and other various cultural representations, such as Worry Dolls from Guatemala and Mehndi hand art, were enjoyed by all!
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Our Students are 100 Days Smarter!
Students and staff around the district celebrated 100 days of school on January 31.
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We NEED Your Feedback!
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, on
Wednesday, February 7
, 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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Kings School Appoints New Member
The Kings Board of Education appointed Mr. Stacie Belfrom to fill the vacancy on the school board created by the resignation of Kerry McKiernan. Mr. McKiernan served on the Board of Education from January 1, 2016 until his resignation on January 9, 2018. The Board interviewed and vetted 23 candidates on Wednesday, January 31.
According to Ohio Revised Code and Board Policy, the Board of Education was required to fill the vacancy at its next regular or special meeting not earlier than 10 days, nor later than 30 days after the vacancy occurred.
Mr. Belfrom’s appointment is a 23-month unexpired term that will continue through December 31, 2019. He is a graduate of Purdue University and is employed by DXC Technology as a Cyber Security Service Delivery Manager.
Mr. Belfrom has resided in the Kings School District for 13 years. He has demonstrated an interest in youth by volunteering as a coach in both the Kings Youth Basketball Association and the Kings Youth Football Organization. He believes the most pressing issue for Kings Local Schools is the continued growth of the district. He also has an interest in fiscal responsibility and diversity. He said, “Issues with respect to fiscal responsibility, diversity and the like will become increasingly salient as the enrollment continues to grow. But ultimately we need to address how we would scale our response to those issues.”
The Kings Board of Education welcomes Mr. Belfrom to the Board and looks forward to working with him to as they work hard to help move the district forward to ensure our students receive the best education possible.
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KHS Students Receive Awards at BPA Regional Competition
Several Kings High School students participated recently at the Regional 17 Business Professionals of America Competition. Twenty students will continue on to the state competition in Columbus, Ohio March 8-9. In order to advance to state, students must be in the top 2 in a tested event and 1st in a judged event.
The students heading to state are :
Erin Secci
a
in Fundamental Desktop Publishing;
Tasha Tanarugsachock
in Graphic Design Promotion;
Faith Shields
in Computer Modeling;
Chandler Kircher
in Business Law & Ethics;
Deven Powers, Zack Steward, and Calvin Adams
in Computer Network Technology;
Taylor Owens and Aec Freeman
in Systems Administration using Cisco;
Daniel Corcoran and Chris Woods
in PC Servicing and Troubleshooting;
Cassius Williams and Elise Stromberg
in Computer Security; and
Nick Braun
in Java Programming. Two teams also advance to state which includes the Video Production Team of
Avi DiPasquale, Celeste Riddel, and Bella Spleen
and the Broadcast News Production Team of
Kevin Lewis, Megan Yoder, and Addie Jelinek.
Several students placed in the top ten.
Click here
to see all of the results.
These students are led by KHS teachers Steve Abrell, Cassandra Barnes, Reggie Holtrey, Brittany Selhorst, and Kelly Shields. Congratulations to all and good luck at state!
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Kings Singers to Perform with All-State Chorus
Eleven Kings 4th and 5th grade students will be performing at the Ohio Music Education Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio as members of the All-State Children’s Chorus. The performance will take place on Thursday, February 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the 3rd floor ballroom of the Hyatt Regency.
These students submitted a recorded audition back in May and were notified of their acceptance into the chorus. The students have been rehearsing at Walnut Hills High School the past three Saturdays with other All-State Chorus members from the southwest region of Ohio. The chorus will feature approximately 130 students selected from throughout the state, and will be conducted by Georgia State University professor of music Patrick K. Freer.
Congratulations and good luck to these outstanding singers! We know you will make Kings proud!
Front row left to right: Trey Daumeyer, Leah Christman, Rita Warnecke, Gwen Bildstein, McKenzie Thomas. Back row left to right: Lainey Ritter, Sydney Smith, Abby Schmid, Elie Miller, Catherine Linneman, Hayley Tudor.
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KHS Students Place First at Coding Challenge
Congratulations to Kings High School IT students Daniel Corcoran, Taylor Owens, Zack Steward, and Cassius Williams who compted in the Miami Valley Teen Coding Challenge at Sinclair College on Wednesday, January 31. They competed in the Cybersecurity category and placed first! They all recieved a Google© Home. Way to go, guys!
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REDO Day at KHS
Nearly 150 members of the Kings High School Freshman Class participated in ReDo Day on Friday January 26. For six years, the Violence Free Coalition of Warren County has brought ReDo (Respect Everyone Despite Odds) Day, an all day program that addresses the issues of bullying, stereotyping, and diversity through respect.
The one day program incorporates students, as well as the high school staff and student leaders from the junior class, to work in small and large groups to center on creative learning experiences to help the students learn to break down stereotypical barriers and teach them how to embrace diversity
Alex Garvin, KHS Guidance Counselor and organizer said, “This is powerful and a great influence on our school culture. This day connects us to our students and allows for trust and deeper relationships to flourish."
According to the Violence Free Coalition, historically, Kings has had the largest number of students participate in ReDo day, as well as the largest participation of high school staff in all of the districts who have hosted a ReDo day. #KingsStrong
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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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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 Kloset Open Saturday
The Kings Kloset has been re-stocked and is open for business tomorrow, Saturday, February 3. Come shop if you need anything for your family. We still have a selection of coats and lots of gloves, hats and scarves, as well as new clothing that’s been added.
On the other hand, if you have any clothing you or your kids have outgrown, and they are still in GREAT shape, bring them to us this Saturday, as well.
Hope to see you tomorrow in the Kings Education Center, Second Floor between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
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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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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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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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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
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If you have any questions, please contact Damon Legault at 513-633-1301. GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND!
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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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