KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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EBBN - Electronic Blackboard News
March 23, 2018
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Upcoming Events
Mar. 26-Apr. 2
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SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL
Apr. 5
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KHS Senior Community Service Night & Senior Art Show, 5:30 p.m., KHS.
Apr. 19
— Knight of Innovation, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Kings High School.
Apr. 23
— Kings High School College and Transition Fair, 6:00-7:30 p.m., KHS.
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There will be no EBBN next week. We will be back with more great news from our district on Friday, April 6.
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KHS Students Selected for Rain Barrel Project
Students from Kings High School have been selected to paint rain barrels as part of the sixth annual Rain Barrel Art Project, an initiative designed to educate the community about water conservation and pollution caused by storm water runoff.
This year, six Kings High School students were involved in submitting two rain barrels for the event. The first barrel, designed by Tiffany Alcorn, titled "In the Garden" was inspired by the quote, "Just like the lotus we too have the ability to rise from the mud, Bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world." The barrel was painted by Kaleigh, Cooke, Madison Lunsford, Maura Juenger, and Ainslee Anderson-Clark.
The second rain barrel was designed and painted by Junior, Anna Claire Barker. Her barrel is titled "Feathers in the Rain."
The Rain Barrel Art Project is a joint effort of
SaveLocalWaters.org
and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. As part of this initiative, students and other community members throughout the Ohio River Valley submitted artistic designs to beautify otherwise dull rain barrels. About 40 of those designs were selected, and the submitting artists’ barrels will be displayed at the Cincinnati Zoo’s Go Green Garden through April and auctioned off during the Rain Barrel Art Benefit Auction between April 9 and April 19, 2018. An E-Bay platform will be used to accept bids on the barrels.
The project, hosted by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, is a joint effort to educate the community about water conservation and pollution caused by storm water runoff. The Rain Barrel Art Project desires to educate people on environmental issues like storm water runoff, watersheds, and water conservation.
KHS Art Teacher, Carrie Cooke said, "We have enjoyed being a part of this project and hope to spread the word about the importance of being an active participant in saving our precious resources."
Pictured left is Anna Claire's barrel and Ainslee Anderson-Clark, Kaleigh Cooke, and Madison Lunsford with their painted barrel.
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Celebrating STEAM Education at Knight of Innovation
Kings High School will celebrate STEAM education at their
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Knight of Innovation
on Thursday, April 19 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. This community event will showcase STEAM projects that will feature interactive booths in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics subjects such as: 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 available for dinner and snack options. Come enjoy a delicious dinner while experiencing STEAM at Kings! You don’t want to miss this great night at KHS! Bring the kids!
The exhibit is open to the public.
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Schedule Changes for 2018-2019
The Kings Board of Education voted on Tuesday, March 20 to discontinue weekly Early Release and to add a later start time for grades 7-12 for the 2018-2019 school year.
The district sent out a survey in February to parents with students in grades 6-11 with questions regarding eliminating Early Release and also asking if they saw a benefit to a 30-minute later start time. The survey received 721 responses.
We asked the question, "I see a benefit for a 30-minute later start time for junior high and high school students." The survey results showed that 613 of the respondents answered neutral to strongly agree.
Research shows that a later start time for this grade level of students can be beneficial. Kings Superintendent, Tim Ackermann said, "Implementing the later start time is a significant change that positively affects their health, safety, and learning."
Additionally, our survey results showed that nearly 80% of respondents (between neutral and strongly agree) answered that the elimination of Early Release would be easier on their family schedule. The district has added two additional in-service days next school year to replace the professional development time lost from the eliminated Early Release time.
The district would like to thank those who took the time to answer the survey. "The feedback from our community is important, relevant, and helps us in making decisions for the district," said Ackermann.
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March 20 - Busy Day at KHS
On Tuesday, March 20 the entire junior class at Kings Highs School took the state-funded ACT test. In July of 2016, the Ohio Department of Education announced that State law requires districts and community schools to administer the state-funded
ACT
or SAT to all grade 11 students in the spring of the school year.
While the juniors were testing, the seniors started their morning with a Senior Breakfast sponsored by the KHS PTO and then spent time making videos, working on community service projects, and viewing videos about college, leadership, and finances.
The freshman and sophomores participated in some career exploration activities and heard from speakers from various career fields. KHS invited 25-30 professionals from a variety of careers to talk to the students in small groups, including Michael Munoz who spoke about character and leadership.
All of students came together in the gymnasium at the end of the day to participate in some fun activities with the KHS Staff.
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JFB 4th Grader Wins Writing Contest
Congratulations to J.F. Burns 4th grader, Owen Chappel who is a winner of the
Storyworks
writing contest that Mrs. Gray's 4th grade language arts students entered in January.
According to Storyworks Editorial Director, Lauren Tarshis, Owen's essay was picked for his “creative and thoughtful explanation for why Matilda had such a hard life after the ball.”
Owen received a copy of the book
The Invention of Hugo Cabret f
or winning the contest. Way to go Owen!
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World Down Syndrome Day
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. Celebrated on the 21
st
day of the third month of each year, this date is symbolic of the third copy of the 21
st
chromosome characterizing Down syndrome.
Mrs. Caitlyn Smith, 5th grade teacher at Columbia Intermediate School said, "One of the things that those of us who have loved ones with Down Syndrome do on this special day is wear crazy socks. It's a tradition started by Down Syndrome societies to signify how the extra chromosome brings extra fun!"
Kings Preschoolers, Joshua Dineen, Evie Alge, and their classmates were hoping to celebrate Down Syndrome Day in Mrs. Frazier's classroom by wearing their brightest socks to preschool. Unfortunately, the district had a snow day. But, we challenged our Facebook friends to send us their pictures of their crazy socks that day. See below.
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Just a reminder- Students will begin testing after Spring Break. Please be sure your student gets a good night's rest and a nutritious breakfast on testing days!
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Don't Miss KJH Art Show!
The Kings Community is invited to the Kings Junior High Art Show on Thursday, April 12 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Kings High School Learning Commons.
Student artwork in grades 7-11 will be on display for everyone's viewing pleasure. 7th and 8th grade artist's work in drawing, painting and ceramics will be displayed along with underclassmen's work.
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Don't forget to Save the Date for May for the South Lebanon Elementary ALL STUDENT ART SHOW AND SALE.
Each student at SLE will have their artwork framed and on display in the cafeteria. There is an option to buy the frame at the show if you choose. There is no cost to get in to the art show. This is a school fundraiser and art of the proceeds go to the art department for purchase of art supplies. If you have any questions contact SLE Art Teacher Stacy Hoffert at
shoffert@kingslocal.net.
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KHS Transition and College Fair
At Kings High School, they focus on providing students with the best education possible. In meeting the demands of the future, they believe it’s important to allow all students the opportunity to have exposure to the various options they have available to them once they graduate from Kings High School.
In order to meet that goal, they have planned to hold their first ever Kings High School College and Transition Fair on April 23, 2018. Students in grades 9-11 will have the opportunity to attend during school hours and this event will be open to the public beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Students and parents will have the opportunity to visit different booths to increase their knowledge of post-secondary opportunities including military, two-year, and 4 year college degree programs. Additionally, there will be services available from select colleges to discuss student accessibility and accommodations at the collegiate level. As part of the event, they have also invited adult service providers, transition programs, and adult agencies to provide families with information about the opportunities available to their students post-secondary options.
We hope you are able to participate. Mark your calendars for April 23, 2018!
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KHS Senior Yard Signs
Graduation is right around the corner. Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase a Senior Yard Sign! For the 17th year, the Kings After Prom Party Committee is selling the signs for seniors.
The 24x18 signs are printed on both sides with your student’s name hand printed by parent volunteers and then stapled onto brackets. You can personally pick up your sign or have your senior bring the sign home from school.
Pick up date will be Monday, April 30, between 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., in the KHS Cafeteria, or seniors will bring signs home from school on May 1. We know how proud you are of your student’s accomplishment in graduating and this is such a fun way to show it to family, friends, neighbors and the community in general!
Simply complete
this form
and return by Monday, April 13 along with a $10 check made payable to KAPP (Kings After Prom Party). Feel free to order as many as you want! ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 13.
The KAPP is looking for volunteers to help with the printing of the student’s names on these signs, please indicate if you can help on the order form. If you have questions, please feel free to call Diane Westaway at 513-543-3371 or email at
westaway@fuse.net
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Kings Football March Madness
Spring is right around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about MULCH! The Kings Football Team is holding their
Annual Mulch Sale
. This year, you have a choice of Hardwood, Black Gold, and Black Dyed mulch. All mulch comes in 2.0 cubic foot bags and the cost is only $4.50 a bag.
The Football Team offers FREE DELIVERY to your home or place of business on April 7-8. To be eligible for free delivery, you must be within a 5-mile radius of the Kings School District with a 10 bag minimum.
Deadline for orders is March 30.
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The Kings Kloset's next opening is Saturday, April 7 from 9:00--11:00 a.m. They will have several prom dresses to choose from. They are also collecting Spring/Summer clothing for all ages/sizes. If you would like to donate please contact
Kings Kloset
.
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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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Youth Volleyball Training Teams
Any students in grades 1-6 interested in playing volleyball can sign up for the 2018 Kings Spring Training Teams. The cost is $75. The training will take place on Wednesdays (April 4-May 9) from 3:00-4:30 p.m. at Sports Express (
5280 Kings Mills Rd
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Substitute Teachers Needed at Kings
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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Coming soon to J.F. Burns!!! Krazy Karnival 2018
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 28 for this year's J.F. Burns Elementary Krazy Karnival! It's the school's most exciting fundraiser of the year! It's a fun day of games, raffles, vendor fair and more. This year's Krazy Karnival will run from 1:00-6:00 p.m.
If you have a small business and would like to participate in or have any questions regarding the Vendor Fair please contact Paula Voegele at
pvoegele@fuse.net
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Kings Food Service Looking for Subs
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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Kings Transportation Seeking Bus Drivers
Be a part of our growing community! Become a Kings Bus driver! 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, x10023.
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Deerfield Township is looking for individuals, families, community groups, and businesses volunteers to help clean Kingswood Park on Saturday, April 28 from 8:00 a.m.-noon.
Click here
for more information.
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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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ROAD CLOSING
On Monday, March 26, 2018, Columbia Road Bridge BR15-6.58, on Columbia Road just west of the Turtlecreek Road Intersection will be closed for two (2) weeks, with a completion date of Friday, April 6, 2018, weather permitting. The detour will utilize US-42 and Mason-Morrow-Millgrove Road.
For more information contact the Warren County Engineer’s Office at
http://www.wceo.us/
or (513) 695-3301.
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Kings Local School District
1797 King Ave
Kings Mills, Ohio 45034
513.398.8050
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