EBBN 9-7-2018

KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

EBBN - Electronic Blackboard News

September 7, 2018

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Upcoming Events

September 11 — Kings Board of Education Work Session, 5:30 p.m., Kings Education Center, Conference Room 2.

September 18 — Kings Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Kings Education Center, Conference Room 2.

September 19 — Kings/Hoxworth Blood Drive, 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m., KJH.

September 21 — District In-Service Day, NO SCHOOL .

September 26 — Kings Homecoming 5K & Mile Fun Run, 6:15 p.m., Kings Stadium.

More event information can be found at: http://kingslocal.tandemcal.com/index.php

News & Announcements

Meet Kings New Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator

In an effort to be more culturally sensitive, Kings has a new Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator. Kings High School Spanish teacher, Jorge Gonzalez will take on the additional duty of helping our students, staff, and community to gain more knowledge and awareness of the diversity and different cultures around us.

We are excited that the diversity among staff and students is growing in the District. Currently, 16% of Kings students come from an ethnic background. Read more.

Donuts with Dudes

For the second year in a row, Kings Mills Elementary is hosting a program called Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students). The program is through the National Center for Fathering and supports getting male figures to volunteer at schools.

Last Friday, August 31, KME held the kick-off for the program with Donuts with Dudes. The KME Cafeteria was jam-packed with students and their male role models enjoying breakfast together and learning more about the program.

Twice a month there are D.O.G.S. at KME working with students, emptying recycling, working recess and car duty, helping Mrs. Rosekrans with announcements, and passing out rewards.

KME Principal, Shawn Rosekrans said, “Last year was so successful. The students really look forward to the Dogs being at school. I feel honored to have this great program at KME."

Volunteer spots were filling up quickly! Watch this Facebook LIVE video from the event.

Parent Presentation on Social Media

Kings Junior High PTO is sponsoring a PARENTS ONLY event about social media safety. Keeping our students safe and staying ahead of digital media curve presents a continuous challenge for all.

In this PARENTS ONLY presentation called "Social Media: Your Digital Tattoo," Mr. Stephen Smith will provide very valuable information to parents in an effort to help their students to become more aware of their presence online and how to protect themselves. Mr. Smith is best known for his very informative website/magazine, A Wired Family and for his previous work with Cincinnati Bell.

This very informative opportunity to learn more about keeping your student safe on social media will take place on Monday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Kings High School Auditorium. KJH students will see Mr. Smith's presentation in an assembly on Monday morning. All are welcome.

STEAM Enrichment at CIS

The staff at Columbia Intermediate School are committed to the Kings Local School District’s efforts to Relate, Create, and Innovate.

This year, they are introducing a program called Round Table XL. The program will allow the fifth and sixth graders at CIS to work together with their grade-level peers each Wednesday afternoon during a common time known at Columbia as “Round Table.”

Traditionally, Round Table has been the time each day during which students had enrichment and intervention opportunities. Round Table time has been an effective tool for Columbia’s staff to meet the diverse learning needs of their students.

Knowing that this year teachers would have an additional hour on Wednesday afternoons due to the elimination of Early Release, Columbia’s Innovation Committee worked together during the 2017-18 school year to expand upon the existing Round Table program, with an emphasis on UPvention activities. It was during this time that Round Table XL was born.

In addition to the great things happening in the classrooms at Columbia, Round Table XL will focus exclusively on UPvention activities which are engaging, hands-on experiences that introduce and expand upon Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM-themed) topics. All of Columbia’s students will use this time to work together on innovative enrichment projects.

Karen Wiley, I-Time teacher said, "The staff at Columbia is excited to continue our tradition of meeting the needs of all of our students, and know that the enrichment activities during Round Table XL will quickly become meaningful learning opportunities for our students!"

Pictured below are students enjoying the first Round Table XL of the year on Wednesday, September 5.

Kings Offering Free Flu Vaccinations

The Kings Local School District will be offering flu vaccinations for our students. Flu clinics will be offered at each school during school hours with no deductibles or out of pocket expense. Read more .

Kings/Hoxworth Blood Drive

The Kings/Hoxworth Blood Drive is Wednesday, September 19 from 10:15 to 4:15 in the Kings Junior High Multipurpose Room. Register by clicking here .

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Kings Athletic News

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Celebrate Military Week Next Week

Next week is Military Week at Kings! Each day we will recognize different branches of the Military in advance of the home football game and Military Night with a USA theme on Friday, September 14 against Anderson! Dress up days are as follows:

Monday - Army Day - Camo

Tuesday - Navy Day - "Sea" Attire

Wednesday - Air Force Day - Pilots & Aviators

Thursday - Marine Day - Scarlet or Gold

Friday - USA Day - Red, White, & Blue

The Athletic Department will be accepting donations for the troops all week. Please see this wish list for donation ideas.

Let's make it our best military week yet! Go Knights!

Kings Youth Basketball

Kings Basketball Association registration is now open! KBA basketball is open to boys and girls grades 2-6. Click here for more information.

Also, this year KBA is offering skills training for girls within the Kings District from September through mid October. Click here for boys training sign-ups and click here for girls training sign-ups.

8th Annual Kings Throwdown

Support the Kings High School Soccer Program on Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. at their 8th Annual Cornhole Tournament. It will be held in the Kings High School North Practice Field. Cost is $10 per person or $20 per team. For more information click here .

23rd Annual Kings Homecoming

5K & Mile Fun Run

Don't miss this year's Kings Homecoming 5K & Mile Fun Run! It will take place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Kings Stadium. Fun Run starts at 6:15 p.m. and 5K starts at 6:30 p.m.

For more information and the registration form click here.

Upcoming Spirit Shop Hours

Are you looking to purchase some great Kings Spiritwear? Well, you're in luck! The Kings Spirit Shop will be open the following days and hours. The Kings Spirit Shop is located in Kings High School right next to the gymnasium. Check out all of their new merchandise!

Thu. 9/13 - 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Fri. 9/14 -11-12:30 p.m.

Fundraisers and More!

Kings Cheer Hosts Military Appreciation Dinner

Help Kings Dance Team Celebrate Our Military

As the District celebrates Military Week September 9-15, our Kings High School Dance Team will again be hosting a flag fundraiser to honor our service men and women. For $2, you can sponsor a flag in honor of a veteran or a current military member. The flag will be placed in a breathtaking display on the high school/junior high school campus.

The Dance Team's goal is to place over 2,600 flags this year. Proceeds benefit the Kings Dance Teams and the Yellow Ribbon Support Center. Please join the Dance Team in honoring current or former members of the military. Contact any member of the Kings Dance Team or kingsdanceteam@gmail.com to sponsor a flag.

Kings Dance Team Drive 4UR School

JFB Krazy Karnival Coming Soon

Don't miss a day of fun at the J.F. Burns Elementary Krazy Karnival! This year's Karnival will take place on Saturday, September 15 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. It's a day of family fun and raised funds for the JFB PTO to be able to fund programs at JFB.

This year they have added food trucks, Knickerball and “Gift Card Grab” instead of baskets. Don't miss this fun day with your kids. It is open to all of the Kings Community.

Click here for more information and ticket order form.