KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

EBBN - Electronic Blackboard News May 18, 2018

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Upcoming Events  May 19 — KHS Graduation, 2:00 p.m., Cintas Center. May 22 — Last Day of School! June 12— Kings Board of Education Work Session, 5:30 p.m., KEC Conference Room 2. June 19— Kings Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m., KEC Conference Room 2. More event information can be found at: http://kingslocal.tandemcal.com/index.php

News & Announcements

Kings Launches 2nd Thoughtexchange

The Kings Local School District has launched it's second online learning process called Thoughtexchange. We really appreciate the community feedback that we received on our first Exchange. We took the feedback and thoughts and our Long Range Facility Planning Team created two options with potential scenarios. This process will allow us to reach out to everyone affected by the decisions made in the Kings District. We would like your thoughts and feedback regarding the facility options that we have presented in the video.   We would like to invite you 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 Please follow   this link   to participate. Additionally, feel free to share with your friends and neighbors. We want all of the residents in the Kings Local School District to have a voice!  To review the results of our first Thoughtexchange and see the video and current options   click here .  Thanks and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!

KHS Graduation Live-Streamed

You are cordially invited to the Kings High School Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Xavier University Cintas Center. Admission is free and no ticket is needed. If you are unable to attend but would still like to be a part of the ceremony, Kings High School's graduation ceremony will be LIVE STREAMED! Click here   and scroll down to Kings High School Graduation.

KHS Senior Scholar Athletes

For the past 23 years, the Kings Athletic Booster Club and the Kings Athletic Department have honored student athletes who have maintained excellent academic standards while dedicating their time and energy to Kings athletics. On Wednesday, May 16, the Annual Senior Scholar-Athlete Luncheon was held at TPC Rivers Bend. Twenty-six students were recognized at the luncheon with their parents and a Kings staff member who has particularly influenced their academic and athletic success. To qualify for this award, an athlete must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.850 or better for seven semesters at KHS while earning a minimum of five varsity letters in multiple sports, or four varsity letters in one sport. This year's group have an average GPA of 4.25! A fun fact about the this years group is that it included two sets of triplets and one set of twins! Tyler Miller, Kings Athletic Director said, "This group exemplifies what our student-athletes stand for and is by far my favorite event of the year!" Every scholar-athlete honored is attending college and many of them will also play sports. This year’s Scholar Athletes are: Lainey Bachmann, Allyson Carlin, Emilee Carlin, Sophie Carlin, Jack Chambers, Isaac Chunn, Karleigh Conner, Abigail Dorsa, Shannon Jelley, Olivia Katenkamp, Teresa Klaber, Leah Maschino, Claire Meyer, Anna Muenchen, Nate Muenchen, James Naughton, Michael Naughton, Kaitlyn Pedersen, Cecilie Reich, Lillian Richardson, Mark Sannella, Benjamin Smith, Noah Stubenrauch, Katherine Waissbluth, and Allyson Wilson. Congratulations!

JFB Laps for Literacy

For the past 18 years J.F. Burns Elementary Principal Cheryl Montag has encouraged her students to read with the Laps for Literacy Program. From January to April students log every minute of extra-curricular reading they do. Those minutes are added up and calculated into laps that Mrs. Montag has to walk. This year students read a record-breaking total of 1,218,590 minutes! This year’s Top Readers were: Kindergarten - Ruby Blevins, 1st grade - Harper Hendershot, 2nd grade - Josh Earle, 3rd grade - Kennady Horsley, and 4th grade - Rachel Girling. Top Classes were Mrs. Rumelhart, Mrs. Sova, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Gray, and Mr. DeVore. Mrs. Montag walked six laps around Landen Lake – 18 miles! The entire student body lined the J.F. Burns drive to cheer on Mrs. Montag ,the top readers and classes, as they began the first lap. This year's Lemonade Stand also raised a whopping $413.35 for the Make A Wish Foundation! JFB alumnus, and Make A Wish recipient, Sage Burress was the honorary Student Ambassador. She is an active fundraiser for the local Make A Wish Foundation chapter. Way to go! Keep reading this summer!

KJH 7th Graders River Ecology Trip

On Friday, May 11, the Kings Junior High 7 Blue Team students participated in an outdoor educational opportunity on the Little Miami River.The goal was to learn about the Little Miami Watershed and factors influencing the health of this tributary of the Ohio River.   Students rotated through 3 groups, led by Ohio River Foundation Ecologists. To evaluate the health of the river, students analyzed macroinvertebrate species (little aquatic creepy crawlies), caught some fish with seines, and performed water chemistry tests for oxygen, pH, phosphates, and turbidity. Students used the gathered data to discuss the overall health of the river, and human factors that can influence water quality. KJH Teacher, Heidi Strong said, "We had wonderful weather and learned a lot!" Environmental science and chemistry were two of the main curriculum units this year for the 7th grade. Strong said, "This trip was a wonderful opportunity to apply this knowledge in a hands-on activity."

KHS 2018 Baccalaureate

On Wednesday, May 16, the Kings Baccalaureate Ceremony took place at Christ's Church in Mason. It was a very special night for the Kings High School Seniors. The student–led Baccalaureate Ceremony is a non-denominational event that provides a personal opportunity for students and their families to reflect on graduation as a rite of passage. Students gave speeches, sang, and performed for their parents , teachers, and peers. A highlight of the night is the senior video . To view a gallery of pictures from the night click here .

SLE Animal Wax Museum

Last week, the first grade classes at South Lebanon Elementary participated in an Animal Wax Museum. The students researched an animal, wrote a report, and presented on their chosen animal to parents, friends and teachers.   The students were very creative with their presentations and costumes. You could find many different animals such as a dodo bird, squid, eagle, lion, snow leopard, peacock, and more. Watch this video to see what a great job our students did on this project!

Project Search Graduation

Congratulations to KHS student, Lexie Barnett on her completion of Project SEARCH! Project SEARCH is a one-year High School Transition Program for students with disabilities in their last year of high school at The Warren County Career Center. It is targeted for students whose main goal is competitive employment. The program takes place at Otterbein Retirement Community in Lebanon, Ohio where total immersion in the workplace facilitates the teaching and learning process through continuous feedback and application of new skills.  A typical school day includes classroom instruction in employability skills, work on a job site, lunch with co-workers, and feedback from the instructor and job coaches. The rotations are designed to complement each student’s interests, skills, and strengths. Students intern in 3 jobs during the school year.   Lexie has accepted a job at Great Wolf Lodge and we wish her all the best! She is pictured here with KHS Intervention Specialist, Lisa DeBord and Kings Director of Pupil Personnel, Dana Martin.

CIS Nurse Teaches "The Heimlich"

Columbia Intermediate School Nurse, Karen Frecker visited all of the 5th grade Science classes recently and taught students what to do if they or someone else is choking.  She taught them how to do the Heimlich Maneuver and students were even able to practice using her "choking doll." Each student was given a Heimlich Hero pamphlet that explains what they discussed in class. Thanks, Mrs. Frecker!   Pictured is Aiden Kirkpatrick while Mrs. Frecker teaches him proper hand placement.

SLE Kindergarten Program

Our South Lebanon Elementary Kindergarten students performed their end of the year program on Tuesday, May 12. Everyone did a great job!

KEA Thank You

The Kings Education Association just held their annual Silent Auction. The money raised via the auction is used to fund the KEA Future Teacher Scholarship. The scholarship was established 15 years ago and is awarded to a Kings High School graduating senior who plans on entering the field of education. The student must demonstrate high academic standards, leadership skills, and may have a financial need. The KEA Silent Auction Committee Chair, Sheridan Pagan would like to thank the numerous businesses and individuals for their generous donations to this year's auction: Bucks Tavern, Dewey's Pizza, City Barbeque, Cooper's Hawk Winery, Chipotle, Pizzeria Locale, Graeter's, DiBella's Subs, Gold Star Chili, Stone Creek Dining Compan, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Rusty Bucket, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Longhorn Steakhouse, Old Bag of Nails, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, 12 Degrees Italian Ice, Bravo, Cincinnati Nature Center, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Zoo, Dave and Buster's, Envision Cinemas, Kids First, Kings Island, Newport Aquarium, Perfect North Slopes, Royal Theatre Company, Scene 75 Entertainment Center, Sky Zone, Top Golf, Lazer Kraze, Soccer Shots, B’Lewie Salon and Day Spa, Woodhouse Day Spa, The Beach Waterpark, FC Cincinnati, Elegant Autowash, Little Rascals Photography, Bear Paddle Swim School, Creech's Garden Center, Mike Thaler, Chick-fil A, Lisa Carpenter - Mae's Clays, Murphy's Lawn Solutions, and Bonefish Grill.

KHS Students at BPA Nationals

Five Kings High School students traveled to Dallas, Texas May 10-12 for the 51st Business Professionals of America National Conference. Approximately 6,000 students from across the country gathered to compete, showcase their business skills, and build leadership. Business Professionals of America is a Career and Technical Student Organization with 43,000 members in over 2,300 chapters in 23 states. BPA assesses real-world business skills and problem solving abilities and facilitates students demonstrating their career skills at regional, state and national conferences in 72 competitive events. Avi DiPasquale, Celeste Riddell, Bella Spleen, and Faith Shields placed 2nd in the NATION in Virtual Multimedia & Promotion, Faith Shields placed 8th in the NATION in Computer Modeling, and Erin Seccia placed 18th in the NATION in Fundamental Desktop Publishing. Congratulations!

KHS Academic Awards

Monday, May 14 was a day of celebration at Kings High School. Students from throughout KHS were honored for various achievements and the seniors were honored that evening at the annual Academic Awards Night. Students were recognized for being top students in specific subjects, earning scholarships, and earning straight A’s, as well as the winners of the Kings Character Award, military appointees, and much more! The staff at KHS also recognized the Valedictorian Spencer Kinkelaar, Salutatorian Tyler Roetenberger, National Merit Finalist, Drew Dailey, National Merit Commended Scholars, Shannon Jelley, Spencer Kinkelaar, John Naughton, and Tyler Roetenberger. Only one student, Madison Lunsford had four years of perfect attendance. Anna Muenchen and Zach Liesch received the Wes Watkins Award, and Karleigh Conner and Savannah Mussari received the Sammy Reagan Award. Additionally, Lt. Col. Martin Hamlin presented Ally Carlin with her acceptance to the United States Air Force Academy. Seniors who have already found a college were invited to wear a t-shirt from their college or military. Before the awards program began, these seniors walked onto the stage to be recognized. Congratulations KHS Seniors!

JFB First Grade Learns About American Flag

The first grade classes at J.F. Burns Elementary were treated to a special program by the 40 & 8 organization on Thursday, May 17. The volunteers with the local 40 & 8 organization travel to elementary schools around the area with their program, Flags for First Graders. The program teaches students about the United States flag's history and its importance as a patriotic symbol of America. The veterans folded and unfolded a large flag, and while folding, talked about the significance of each fold. At the end of the program, the students surprised their guests with a rendition of "You're a Grand Old Flag." The presenters gave each first grader a small flag to keep and display. Thank you to the 40 & 8 for a wonderful and informative presentation!

Kings Freshman Camp

Moving up to the high school from the junior high can be a scary time for some students. To make that transition a little less stressful and a little easier, Kings High School hosted Kings Freshman Camp Thursday, May 10, and Friday, May 11. This 2-day event introduced upcoming freshman (this year’s eighth graders) to some upperclassman who will help ease them into their first year as high schoolers. On the first day of camp, the Class of 2022 was divided into “families.” Upperclassmen “parent” those families—hopefully making the freshmen feel more comfortable in their new high school home.  On day two, the students listened to Guest Speaker, Shayne Walters. The incoming freshman were also treated to a tour of the high school and participated in many student led activities.

4th Grade District Chorus Concert

Congatulations to the 125 fourth graders from our three elementary schools who performed a beautiful concert in front of a packed KHS Auditorium on Thursday, May 17.

Last Day of School is Almost Here!

Last day of school for students is Tuesday, May 22!

Kings Students Featured in Upcoming Hunchback of Notre Dame

ROYAL Theatre Company, Home of The Children's Theatre of Mason's, presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame  May 25-27 at Mason High School. This production features 20 students from the Kings Local School District from the elementary schools through the high school. The show will run for four performances – Friday, May 25 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. VIP reserved seating tickets can be purchased for the Friday and Saturday evening shows as well as the Sunday matinee for $25 each. General admission tickets for any show are $12 each. All tickets can be purchased online at  www.ROYALTheatreCompany.com  through May 24 at 5:00 p.m. and at the door starting one hour before each show.  Pictured from left to right, bottom to top: Finn Collins, Evie Spaeth, Mackenzie Randol, Amber Mitchell, Grant Shields, Dane Doebereiner, Sam Bustetter, Carolina Mull, Brooke Howard, Sophia Canino, Addie Collins, Calvin Meeker, Ian Meeker, Katie Hill, Josiah Taylor, Marah Burnside, Abby MacNeil, Erin Abney, Iain Forgham, and Ansley Taylor.

HOMEARAMA Special for Kings Community

This year's Homearama is again in the Kings School District! This year it will be held at the Highlands at Heritage Hill, 3284 Columbia Road. It will take place July 21- August 5. Our Kings Community is being offered the lowest ticket prices found anywhere with a portion of the each sale going back to the Kings Community! July 28 is Kings Day at this year’s Homearama! We will show the community why Kings is the #1 place to raise a family and why we love our district. We are planning some special performances from our Kings students and there will be art displays in the homes. It’s a day you don’t want to miss! Tickets purchased with this link may be used any day Homearama is open to the general public.  Hope to see you there!

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Kings Athletics Summer Athletic Camps

Kings Athletics and the Kings Athletic Booster Club has started taking registrations for their ever-popular Summer Athletic Camps.   This is a great opportunity to learn your favorite sports from Kings' coaching staff this summer! The Kings Athletic Department is offering several athletic camps that are focused on fun and learning the fundamentals of each sport!  Our camps are run by our own coaching staff and are a great chance to learn from the best! Get more information and register HERE . No experience is necessary! If you have any questions regarding summer camps, please contact the Athletic Department at 513-459-2937.

SAY Soccer Registration

Registration is open for students in grades K-12 wanting to play Fall soccer with Kings Soccer Club. Registration fee is $90 per player. Registration closes on June 15.Season begins on August 1 and goes through October 27. Click here for more information.

Fundraisers and More!

Check out our VIRTUAL BACKPACK !    All flyers for school events and non-profit organizations are posted in our Virtual Backpack. Please be sure to check the Virtual Backpack weekly to stay up to date on district events. We’ve added lots of great district events and opportunities and activities for your child! We are beginning to add Summer Camp Information!

Summer Reading Volunteers Needed

Joshua's Place has partnered with the staff and teachers at South Lebanon Elementary to host a fun and creative reading program called "Joshua's Place Summer Reading Lab." Joshua's Place strives to help the children in our community with their reading skills throughout the school year with their Whiz Kid program. They hope to help keep these students' momentum going and don't want them to lose any ground they may have gained just because it is summer. They have identified over 50 students who will be part of the Reading Lab and are looking for volunteers willing to come and spend an hour reading with the kids. This will not be a one on one tutoring session. The kids will be grouped according to grade level. The reading lab will be held on Wednesdays throughout the summer from 10:30 to 11:30. The first reading lab will be June 13 and our last lab will be July 25. (We would not meet on July 4th. )  You do not need to commit to the entire summer.   Even if you can only volunteer one week, they would be happy to have you! This is a great oppo rtunity for high school kids to get community service hours. Please email Susan Simendinger at ssimendinger@joshuasplace.cc or call 513-617-9099.

Dave Segrist Annual Golf Outing

Former Kings teacher and coach Dave Segrist lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on May 30, 2011. A fund was founded in his name to offer financial support for seniors wanting to continue their education at the collegiate level, and help to support underprivileged kids who want the opportunity to attend educational or athletic camps during the summer. This fund has contributed 10 scholarships to Kings students to help with college expenses. To help support this fund, an annual benefit golf outing is held yearly. This year’s tournament, the 7th Annual, will take place Saturday, June 2 at the Golf Center at Kings Island. Click here for more information.

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