November Edition of the students' Comet 

Our student Roving Reporters have been hard at work creating content for this year's first student newsletter. Please make sure to look at these creative publication and share it with your kids. No doubt they have a friend who helped in creating this newsletter. Click here to download your copy.

Letter from your Council Chair, Erin Nydam

Happy Holidays Kingsley Families:

What a fantastic first semester!  I want to thank each and every one of you for making Kingsley a great place for our kids to go to school.  We have had phenomenal results with our fundraising and each event has seen a record number of attendees.  With all of that activity comes lots of volunteer hours.  Please make sure that you take some time over the winter break to log in your first semester hours.  So far, we have 15 families who have met the charter challenge of 32 service hour and we have another 23 families who have met their 16 hour minimum.  That is outstanding Kingsley, but don’t stop logging those hours because we have to report ALL of our hours to the state to fulfill our Charter requirements.

And now let’s take a sneak peak at what we have coming up in the New Year. 

January		February		March
Students return on the 4th We have a fantastic Parent Meeting planned for January 24th.  Our Curriculum Action Team is putting together some great information for us about challenging our gifted students so be on the lookout for more information about that meeting.    The end of January will bring our Honors Programs on the 25th and 26th.		Jump Rope for Heart and Donuts with Dad on the 3rd.  We are looking for a parent coordinator to help Coach with Jump Rope for Heart so if you are interested in helping with this event please contact me. We moved candlelight Luncheon to February 16th to let our students share a special Valentine luncheon with a parent or special someone.		We will have the return of Walking Wednesdays on the 7th with Georgia Walk to School Day

Those are just a few of the events that will start our 2^nd semester, but please enjoy this winter break with your family.  We have all been working hard this 1^st semester and deserve the R&R.

Happy Holidays,

Erin Nydam
Charter Council Chair
erinnydam@comcast.net
678-557-3602

Show our affection and how proud you are - they will love it!

Every year, we create an amazing yearbook for our students, and this year's is going to be terrific! One of the coolest parts that the kids LOVE is the section containing personal messages from their parents, otherwise known as the Public Displays of Affection (PDAs). PDAs are a great way to tell your kids how proud you are of them and congratulate them on their accomplishments. PDAs are available in various sizes with the smallest beginning at 1/8 of a page for $15. To place your order, send an email to Allegra Johnson at ajwigwam@bellsouth.net containing your PDA message with the picture you'd like to include.

A big thank you from the 1st Grade Girl Scout Troop

Thank you Kingsley for supporting our efforts! With you help and generosity, we collected more than 70 coats for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Kids.  

We have a 4th grade play!

Title:  “A Kid’s Life” by John Jacobson & Mac Huff
Day/ Date:  Friday, February 24, 2012
Time:  TBA
Place:  Dunwoody High School Auditorium

How can you be involved?  How can you share this great experience with your child?  How can you get volunteer hours early in the semester?

We will need A WHOLE LOT OF help your producing "A Kid's Life" this year's 4th Grade Play.

We need a whole Creative & Production Team (Stage Manager, Dance Captain, Technical Director, Set Manager,  Stage Crew, House Manager, Publicity Manager) and would love to work with Next Year's Producer/ Director. This is a great opportunity for 3rd Grade parents who are interested in producing and/or directing next year's 4th Grade Play.  You could shadow this year's team to make sure you know what is needed, what to do again and what to avoid to make next year even easier. 

Please let me know if you would like to help and what job you would like to do ASAP!  Contact Debbie D'Arcy at toddarcy@bellsouth.net.

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CANCELLED: Today's All Pro Dads Breakfast

Everyone will be busy preparing for the annual holiday program (grades PK-2), so we have decided to cancel this month's All Pro Dads breakfast. Hope to see you there in January.


2011 Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Sponsored by the DCSS Social Work Department

The School Social Work Department is requesting that faculty members and student service clubs consider donating a new toy in support of the holiday toy drive. Our goal is to collect 100 toys for boys and girls ages 3 to 12 years old. Please bring your unwrapped toy to the main office of your school. Toys will be picked up every Friday from November 11th until December 9th. Toys will be distributed on December 17, 2011. Thank you very much for your generosity.

K-Kids Raises Money for Malachi's Storehouse

K-Kids, a service club for 4th and 5th graders, is challenging all Kingsley classes to donate to the Money for Malachi's Storehouse contest! Malachi's Storehouse is an organization that serves families in need in our local Dunwoody area, and this is the 3rd year that we have supported them. Last year they used money that Kingsley raised to provide toys to the children whose families received food from Malachi's Storehouse for the holidays. Visit the Kingsley website to view the Malachi Tracking Wall.

Scholastic Book Fair Results are In

Thank you for supporting this year's book fair. The results are in...we sold right at $10,000 worth of books. Additionally, the grade level contest was tallied up, and the 2nd grade won purchased the most books with a total of 269 books. Thanks go Chick-fil-A for sponsoring this yummy contest. Additionally, Dr. Smith pulled out the win for the alien costume. True to her word, Dr. Smith greeted the students before Thanksgiving break dressed in full alien gear. Visit the Kingsley website to see her in costume.

Walking Wednesdays are taking a Winter Break!

For the safety and comfort of our students (and their parents too) our Walking Wednesday program will take a winter break during the months of December, January and February. You are welcome to continue walking to school on your own, but Kingsley’s “Walking School Bus” is in the garage until Georgia Walk to School Day on March 7. Thank You to everyone that has made this program a tremendous success – we look forward to seeing everyone again in spring 2012!
 

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DCPC meeting on Wednesday 12/7

Topic: "Redistricting - Vision 2020"
Time:   Refreshments 8:45 a.m., Meeting 9:15 a.m.
Speaker: Dan Drake, DCSS Planning Director
Meeting Location: Ashford Park Elementary, 2968 Cravenridge Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
678-676-6700 (Information)

For more information about DCPC, visit http://www.dcpc-dekalb.org

Use Amazon.com? Make sure Kingsley gets credit!

Yes, we are all ramping up for the holidays. If you are a fan of online shopping and like using Amazon, please use the Amazon link below (also on the Kingsley website). That way, you’ll get what you need, and Kingsley will get a gift too.

Mid-year pre-packaged school supply sets available for purchase

The first half of the year is already almost over and several teachers are in need of class supplies for the second half of the year. The school store would like to help all of our students to achieve the highest level of education possible by supplying them with the tools they need.  If you would like to purchase a mid-year pre-packaged supply kit for $15, please return the order form to the front office with cash or a check made out to Kingsley Charter.  The teachers will then receive the pre-packaged kits right to their class. We save you time and money by doing all of the work.  If you have any questions about this program, please contact Sharllene Knight at sszknight@hotmail.com.

Want to give gifts to your student’s classmates? Consider our Holiday Goodie Bags.

It's that time of year again... the holidays. Just like the school store made the Fall Goodie Bags, we will do the same thing for the Holidays. We are offering a variety of different items to meet everyone's needs. So order your goodies for your child's class, for their teacher, or for faculty and  staff. We do all the work of making them and we deliver them as well. Click here to download the flyer and order form. Deadline is dismissal on Monday, 12/12. Delivery will be the morning of Friday, 12/16. For questions, please email Sharllene Knight atsszknight@hotmail.com.

Daisy Troop #12552 Time Capsule Fundraiser

Kingsley's youngest Girl Scout troop is trying to raise funds for their troop by selling time capsule sets designed specifically for elementary school students. These could be done as a fun project at home or as a class. If you are interested, please download the order form. Orders are due by Friday, 12/9 and will be delivered on Wednesday, 12/14.

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Kingsley's On-Site Book Fair Ends Thursday - Online Book Fair Open 11/16-11/20

If you didn't find what you needed during the book fair or you weren't able to make it to the fair, you can still contribute to Kingsley’s Book Fair by buying online!  Just visit http://www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs/2898370.

Winter Coat Drive


Troop 12550 is collecting donations of gently used coats to benefits the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women & Kids...just in time for winter. Donation bins will be placed at Kingsley this week (November 14-18) and the week following Thanksgiving (November 28-December 2). Thank you for your WARM COATS & WARM HEARTS.  Click here to download the flyer.







Class Pictures and Individual Make-ups/Retakes - Thurs. 12/1

Free Student Ticket to Atlanta Hawks Home Game

Kingsley and the Atlanta Hawks wish to congratulate and reward Kingsley students by offering complimentary tickets to an Atlanta Hawks home game.  

Click here to see details on receiving your child’s ticket.
 Please make every effort to ensure your student is at school on Thursday, December 1, for class pictures as they will appear in the 2011-12 Kingsley Yearbook.

Individual student picture make-up day will also be taking on this day. If your child was absent on the first picture day, October 19, please make sure that they come to the cafeteria to take their photo. Also, if you were unhappy with the photo package that your ordered, you may have your child return it to school on December 1 and take a new photo. You will receive the same package that was orginally ordered with the make-up photo. Order forms will go home on the Monday that we return from Thanksgiving break.

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Pick Up Cookie Dough TODAY

Cookie dough orders are in. If you haven't picked up your order, please come to the gym today (Thursday) during one of these times to pick up your dough:

7:15-8:00am, 2:00-3:00pm or 5:30-6:30pm

Scouts Support Veteran's Day on Friday

All scouts at Kingsley are encouraged to wear their official scout uniform to school on Friday in honor of Veteran's Day.


Pizza Bingo is Next Tuesday - RSVP NOW!

You won't want to miss the 13th annual Pizza Bingo on Tuesday night at 6:00. To ensure your family has pizza, please RSVP this week!. For more details, visit the Kingsley website.
To volunteer, please contact Terri Nathanson at terri2girls@gmail.com.


Grandparents Luncheon is Next Thursday - RSVP NOW!

• If you haven't RSVP'd your attendance, please do so online today! 
• Make sure to double-check the special class lunch schedule.
• Volunteers needed - email Alice Jackson at thegirlscoutsniper@gmail.com if you can help setting up the cafeteria, setting up flowers, greeting guests, class tracking during luncheon, luncheon aids to help with refills or take pictures, and cleaning up.

A Note from Your Carpool Crew

Parents, everyday we have more and more late arrivals in carpool.  Arriving at 7:50am in line is not on time!!  We, the parent carpool volunteers, would like to remind you that if you are not in line by 7:45am we cannot guarantee your child will get in on time.  The door will close at 7:50am even if there are cars in line. This is a school rule, please do not blame us for abiding by the rules. 

Thank you for arriving early and being aware for the safety of our children. 

The Morning Carpool Crew

Square 1 Art Orders Arriving Next Week

The student artwork product orders will be delivered to Kingsley next week.  Unless otherwise requested, items will be sent home with students.  To make alternate arrangements to pick up items, please email Mrs. Agee at cynthia_w_agee@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us as it is difficult for her to take phone calls during the school day. A very special thank you to Kingsley families who ordered Square 1 Art products.  We appreciate your support of the arts at Kingsley!

New Arrivals at the School Store

We have some fun new supplies at the school store that your student is sure to love. So give them some spare change so they can pick up a few items (or let them earn some money by raking up some of those pesky leaves).  Click here to see some of the cool new supplies available.

Save those Canned Drink Pop Tops

The Kingsley Kindergarten Daisy Girl Scout Troop 12552 want to help our Earth and families in need. We are collecting Pop Top Tabs November 7-13 in an effort to save our Earth by recycling. We will then donate all of the Pop Top Tabs collected to the Ronald McDonald Charity House to help families in need.  Please help us by bringing in Pop Top Tabs. For complete details, download the flyer.

Election Day Bake Sale a BIG Success - THANK YOU Kingsley parents and staff!!

Thanks to all those who provided baked goods and tableware - we have some talented bakers!  We had a great presentation, great response from the voters, and enough to sell until 6pm!  Best of all, we exceeded our goal and made $850!!!  That should be enough to build our first retaining wall back by the gym, and plans are already underway for that.  If you want to help with this effort, please contact us at kcsgardenclub@yahoo.com.

If you provided items for the bake sale, please check the Parent HQ for any items you want to retrieve (baskets, platters, containers, etc.).  It should all be on the couch.  Don't forget to log your hours in K12 too!  Log 0.5 hour if you donated store-bought items, 1.0 hour for donating homemade items and the actual hours worked at table shifts.

Thanks again to all who helped with the 2011 Bake Sale!!!

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Parents,

For the past few weeks, the weekly Kingsley eNews has been packed full of information about activities going on with our students and parents, fundraising efforts and volunteer opportunities. This week is no different. The reality is that we have a busy school with active kids and engaged parents—that’s a great situation!While all the details are in this email and on our website, sometimes it helps to have a checklist. So, here’s a list to help make sure you don’t forget anything:

• By Friday 11/4, sign up to bring something to our Election Day Bake Sale – bring items on Monday.
• By Friday 11/4, donate any extra Halloween candy or other care package goodies.
• By Tuesday 11/8, RSVP if you are coming to the All Pro Dad’s breakfast on 11/10.
• By Tuesday 11/8, RSVP if you have family coming to the Grandparents Luncheon on 11/17.
• On Wednesday 11/9 or Thursday 11/10, pick up your cookie dough order in the gym (times listed below).
• By Thursday 11/10, RSVP if your family is coming to Pizza Bingo night on 11/15.
• If your student is in Mrs. D’s 1st grade class, make sure to ask them about the treasure box they won for collecting the most Box Tops and Campbell’s labels.

Detail and links to online RSVP tools are below, so please go through this entire email.

Got too much candy? Donate it to troops overseas  

Kingsley is hosting a collection drive for candy or other items for care packages to send to our troops overseas. Complete details are on the Kingsley website.

Election Day Bake Sale for Campus Beautification, Tuesday 11/8

The Kingsley Garden Club is sponsoring an Elections Day bake sale to raise money for our Campus Beautification efforts. We have a goal of $2000+. Our plans for this year are to re-landscape the front entrance and to fix erosion problems and improve the appearance of the area surrounding the playing field. Last year the ED bake sale (funds were earmarked for the Kingsley band) raised almost $700!!! With your help, we can raise that much or more this year! Election Day brings hundreds of community members through our doors and is an excellent opportunity to reach out to them for their support. Many are former Kingsley parents themselves and interested in what's happening at their neighborhood school.

How Can You Help?

• Bake - Send in homemade baked goods individually wrapped in portions to sell for $1 each on Monday, 11/7. Leave them on the table in the Parent Headquarters (across from office) or drop off in carpool lane. No store bought items please - these do not sell well.
• Volunteer - Work a 1-2 hour shift at the bake sale from 7am-7pm on Tue. 11/8. Email kcsgardenclub@yahoo.com with your availability or volunteer online using Signup Genius - www.SignUpGenius.com/go/election32. We would like two volunteers per hour and will sell until we run out of baked goods or volunteers to man the table.

Unlike last year's Election Day, school will be in session this time. Voting will take place in the media center and we will have our table setup there. Thanks in advance for your support of our Campus Beautification efforts!!

RSVP by 11/8 for Grandparents Luncheon on 11/17

We hope you’ll be able to attend this special, annual event. Please make sure to RSVP either online or by sending in your printed form by next Tuesday so we can make sure to have enough food and seating. Complete details about this event are on the Kingsley website homepage.

To RSVP now online, click here OR click here to download a printable RSVP form.

Mark Your Calendar! Pick Up Cookie Dough Orders Next Wednesday or Thursday

Cookie dough orders will arrive next Wednesday, so please plan to pick them up in the Kingsley gym at one of the times below:

Wednesday, 11/9 at 2:00-3:00pm OR 5:30-6:30pm

Thursday, 11/10 at 7:15-8:00am, 2:00-3:00pm or 5:30-6:30pm

Since the cookie dough is perishable, it must be picked up promptly!

All Pro Dad Breakfast at Kingsley – Thursday 11/10 7:00am

Attention Dads! Make plans now to attend the All Pro Dad's Day Breakfast on Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. Arrive early! Serving starts at 6:45 a.m. Attend with your son or daughter and enjoy breakfast, outstanding fun, and meaningful conversation all in a casual setting. Just come as you are. For more information and to sign up to attend, click here. If Dad isn't available to attend, Mom, a grandparent, or another adult role model is welcome to attend with your child.

Family Pizza Bingo Night - Tuesday 11/15 at 6:00pm

Join Kingsley families for a night of pizza, bingo and lots of fun!! $10 buys you a large pizza and drinks. Rita’s Italian Ice will be there too, as well as our Scholastic Book Fair. So bring the whole family for our 13th annual Pizza Bingo night!!

To reserve your pizza, click here and RSVP.
To volunteer, please contact Terri Nathanson at terri2girls@gmail.com


Box Top and Campbell's Soup Labels - October Collection Campaign Results!

Every last Campbell Soup Label and Box Top has been lovingly counted by hand around a Kingsley family kitchen island! With over 6,500 items collected school-wide, 5,152 Box Tops and 316 Labels for Education, Mrs. Dougherty's 1st grade class won the big class treasure box! The treasure box was delivered to class Monday morning just in time for Halloween :)

Keep collecting at home and at work...
Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education = easy money for Kingsley!

Keep voting for Peachtree Middle so they can win a $50,000 grant

Will you please help? It’s simple! There are two ways to vote:

1. Go to http://www.powerabrightfuture.com/gallery/detail/?nid=347

OR

2. Text the phrase clorox8514 to the number 44144

A person over the age of 13 can text and online vote once a day today through Dec 9!

Only two weeks until Kingsley’s Book Fair – 11/14-11/17

WHEN: Nov 14 - Nov 17 WHERE: Media Center-Library
SCHEDULE/OPENING HOURS:
Mon, Nov 14 7:30am - 3 pm

Tues, Nov 15 7:30am - 3 pm 5:30 - 8pm during Pizza Bingo

Wed, Nov 16 7:30-8am and 2:30-3:00pm
Thurs, Nov 17 7:30am - 3 pm during Grandparents Luncheon 11:00-1pm too

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: (contact Kendra at jim.hoey@comcast.net)

BOOKS FOR BUCKS: Donate money directly to your child’s classroom by donating money in any increment to the Books for Bucks Program.

For more details about our goal this year’s grade-level contest and how your student can vote to see Dr. Smith or Mrs. Seabrook wear an alien costume for the day, visit the Kingsley website.

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THIS WEEK AT KINGSLEY                                                                                  

DCSS Roundtable Discussion TONIGHT at Dunwoody High – 7:00pm 

In accordance with the Superintendent’s 90-Day Entry Plan, you are invited to participate in the Parent Roundtable discussions that will be held throughout the school district to help ensure that DCSS is putting our students first. 

If you can’t make this session, please consider attending one of the other two remaining sessions:
    - Tues, Nov 1 at Miller Grove High School (Region 4) - 7:00 P.M.
    - Thurs, Nov 3 at Stephenson High School (Region 5) - 7:00 P.M.

Don’t Forget to Turn in Your Square 1 Art Orders – Due Fri 10/28             

Orders are due back to the school by October 28, and purchased art products will arrive the week before Thanksgiving. This sale not only provides additional funds for Ms. Agee’s art program at Kingsley, but it also offers some great ways to enjoy your child’s artwork or give as gifts.  Click here to download the Square 1 Art Sales flyer.


Friday is the Last Day to Turn in Box Tops & Campbell Soup Labels      

Class collection envelopes come down this Friday, but you still have time to turn in Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels for this collection campaign!  Please send in all the items you have this week!  After checking the collection envelopes outside each classroom over the weekend... Markey's class is in the lead for the loaded treasure box of goodies!!

Which class is going to be the winner??

DCPC Meeting with New DCSS Superintendent - Wed. 11/2                        

Date/Time: November 2, 2011 (Wednesday 9:15 am)
Meeting Location: Dunwoody High School Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Atkinson, New DCSS Superintendent

DCPC meetings are held at various public venues within the Dunwoody Chamblee area.  Meetings are open and topics are geared toward the interests of parents and guardians with children in Dunwoody and Chamblee schools in the DeKalb County School System. There is no charge for attendance.  All Parents are encouraged to attend.  For more information, visit http://www.dcpc-dekalb.org. If you would like to talk with a parent who has attended these meetings before, please send an email to council@kingsleycharter.org so one of our current or former parent representatives can follow-up with you.        

Grandparents Luncheon on 11/17 – RSVP by 11/8                                               

We hope you will be able to make arrangements for a grandparent or other family member to share a special lunch with your child on this day.

The cafeteria will serve a fantastic meal of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, apples, rolls, cookie and milk.  All visitors are invited to attend the Scholastic Book Fair before or after lunch.        

Please send the form below in with your student no later than November 8th.  The cost of the lunch (to be paid on 11/17) is $2.75 for adults and $1.75 for children. 

To RSVP now online, click here

   OR

Click here to download a printable RSVP form.

VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES                                                      

School Store Needs Helpers                                                                                            

The School Store is looking for volunteers to help out weekdays from 7:15-8:00am. Please contact Sharllene Knight at




Homework Helpers Needed                                                                                               

Volunteers are needed for Kingsley’s Homework Helpers program from 2:00-2:30pm Mondays thru Thursdays. If you are able to help any of these days, please contact Kimberly Cooper at kcoop@bellsouth.net.  Homework Helpers is not a tutoring program so no special skills required.  We simply need volunteers to help guide students as they work to complete their homework.

Organizer Needed                                                                                                                   

Coach Thomas needs a parent(s) to help organize Jump Rope for Heart.  If you are interested, please contact Coach Thomas for more information. Jimmy_Thomas@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us.






Election Day Bake Sale for Campus Beautification, Tuesday 11/8                             

The Kingsley Garden Club is sponsoring an Elections Day bake sale to raise money for our Campus Beautification efforts.  We have a goal of $2000+.  Our plans for this year are to re-landscape the front entrance and to fix erosion problems and improve the appearance of the area surrounding the playing field.     

Last year the ED bake sale (funds were earmarked for the Kingsley band) raised almost $700!!!  With your help, we can raise that much or more this year!

Election Day brings hundreds of community members through our doors and is an excellent opportunity to reach out to them for their support.  Many are former Kingsley parents themselves and interested in what's happening at their neighborhood school.

How Can you Help?

• Bake - Send in homemade baked goods individually wrapped in portions to sell for $1 each on Monday, 11/7.  Leave them on the table in the Parent Headquarters (across from office).  No store bought items please - these do not sell well.
• Volunteer - Work a 1-2 hour shift at the bake sale from 7am-7pm on Tue. 11/8.  Email kcsgardenclub@yahoo.com with your availability.  We would like at least two volunteers per hour and will sell until we run out of baked goods or volunteers to man the table.

Unlike last year's Election Day, school will be in session this time.  Voting will take place in the media center and we will have our table setup there.  Thanks in advance for your support of our Campus Beautification efforts!!

Peachtree Middle needs your vote to win a $50,000 grant                                       

As you may know, PCMS’ track is in horrible condition. What you may not know is that the PCMS parents have already raised a little more than $40,000 over the last two years.  They need Dunwoody’s help though to win this grant so they can repair the track and make it safe for the current 6th-8th graders butalso for our kids who will be there in a few years.  If PCMS can win the Power a Bright Future grant, it will put them over the finish line.       

Will you please help? It’s simple! There are two ways to vote:

1.    Go to http://www.powerabrightfuture.com/gallery/detail/?nid=347
       
OR
2.    Text the phrase clorox8514 to the number 44144

A person over the age of 13 can text and online vote once a day today through Dec 9!


Candy for Troops                                                                                                                 

The students at Kingsley are hoping to bring a little cheer to troops serving in Afghanistan by sending them candy-filled care packages. This year, Kingsley is partnering with Troops 360 to provide the troops with sweet treats. 

If you end up with too much Halloween candy, why not think about sharing the treats with the soldiers overseas. Troop 360, is a local nonprofit that will send Candy Solution care packages to over 4,500 Army soldiers.

Families who would like to donate candy or other items for the Candy Solution care packages can bring their donations to a drop off box that will be located in the front office. The deadline to bring your treats is November 4.sszknight@hotmail.com to sign up for available days. Thank you.           

Your Fall Festival Checklist

Only 1 day left until Fall Festival! The students are psyched about their class booths and all the fun-filled activities, and everyone is finishing the final preparations.  Is your family ready?
To help your family get ready, here’s a quick checklist: ·         The weather is going to be perfect conditions for Fall Festival. Right now, the forecast is showing that it will be a little cool during setup (40s), but should warm up nicely to the low 60s during the event. To have a perfect day, dress in layers. Make sure to bring a bag to keep up with your family’s jackets as they ditch the layers. ·         Did you preorder your tickets? If so, don’t give it another thought. Just plan to pick up your tickets at the Will Call table under the big top. If not, no worries. We’ll have tickets for sale at the event (3 for $1).
·         Be a safe parker! We all love that Kingsley is tucked away in a neighborhood, but that means that we all need to be good neighbors to the residents who live near the school. Click here to download parking map.
o   Remember, this is a school event. That means that lots of kids of ALL ages will be coming, so the streets and school areas will have lots of pedestrians. o   Pack your camera! Please take lots of pictures of your class booth and your favorite activities. If you get any great ones, please email them to Allegra Johnson at ajwigwam@bellsouth.net so she can make sure Fall Festival is represented in this year’s yearbook. o   Please park on only ONE side of the street—simply follow the lead of previous families who’ve parked. Since the streets are narrow, parking on both sides of the street prevents emergency vehicles from getting through and makes it very dangerous. We need to make sure everyone stays safe! o   Please do not block driveways or mailboxes! Last year, a resident’s driveway got blocked and their moving van was not able to get into the driveway. As a result, they lost more than $500 in fees. You never know what a resident has planned during Fall Festival. o   Only use parking spaces in the teacher parking lot (where carpool is run).  Only park on the curb if you are unloading supplies or dropping off family members. This will ensure emergency vehicles can reach the field in the event an attendee needs medical attention.

TWO DAYS AND COUNTING UNTIL FALL FESTIVAL! Get ready for a Rockin’ Time!
Two days to go until Fall Festival and everything has really come together.  One thing we haven’t mentioned is the Food Court. Our 5th Grade parents have arranged for some great food!
They will be serving BBQ from Pig N Chik, pizza from Marco’s and hot dogs right off the grill. Hold off the sugar at breakfast because they are going to have a home-cooked baked goods for sale too. Finally, one of everyone’s favorites will be on site—Rita’s Italian Ice. IMPORTANT: The Food Court will be cash only. Some communications mentioned that tickets would be accepted, but we will not be able to do that. It is too difficult to keep track of two payment methods with volunteers. Thank you for understanding.
THIS WEEK AT KINGSLEY
Opportunity to Get Your Child’s Artwork in Unique Ways
Make sure to check your student’s Courier envelope for information about the Square 1 Art sale. This sale not only provides additional funds for Ms. Agee’s art program at Kingsley, but it also offers some great ways to enjoy your child’s artwork or give as gifts.  Each student has one piece of artwork that can be reprinted in on numerous products—your student should have stickers that show their piece of artwork.  Orders are due back to the school by October 28, and purchased art products will arrive the week before Thanksgiving.  Click here to download the Square 1 Art Sales flyer.
Candy for Troops
The students at Kingsley are hoping to bring a little cheer to troops serving in Afghanistan by sending them candy-filled care packages. This year, Kingsley is partnering with Troops 360 to provide the troops with sweet treats.  If you end up with too much Halloween candy, why not think about sharing the treats with the soldiers overseas. Troop 360, is a local nonprofit that will send Candy Solution care packages to over 4,500 Army soldiers.
Families who would like to donate candy or other items for the Candy Solution care packages can bring their donations to a drop off box that will be located in the front office. The deadline to bring your treats is November 4.
Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels!
Keep sending in those Box Tops and soup labels for our October collection! Currently, the first grade is in the LEAD for collecting the most items by class! Keep clipping those tops and labels and send them into school during October! Your students class could win the big treasure box full of pencils, erasers, candy, toys and other treats!
AROUND DUNWOODY AND DCSS
DCSS Roundtable Discussions
In accordance with the Superintendent’s 90-Day Entry Plan, you are invited to participate in the Parent Roundtable discussions that will be held throughout the school district.  The schedule below can assist all parents within the five district regions in deciding which meeting to attend: Date Location Time Thurs, Oct 20 McNair High School (Region 3) 7:00 P.M. Tues, Oct 25 Columbia High School (Region 2) 7:00 P.M. Thurs, Oct 27 Dunwoody High School (Region 1) 7:00 P.M. Tues, Nov 1 Miller Grove High School (Region 4) 7:00 P.M. Thurs, Nov 3 Stephenson High School (Region 5) 7:00 P.M. We hope you can find the time in your busy schedule to attend one of these important meetings.  By listening and learning from each of you, the objectives of the 90-Day Entry Plan can be met, and we can make certain that we are putting our students first. Respectfully, Dr. Cheryl L. H. Atkinson Superintendent DeKalb County School System
Dunwoody/Peachtree Football Reunion/Fundraiser
Dunwoody Football Alumni Tailgate: Friday, October 21 at North DeKalb Stadium, before the Carver game Half-time Introductions Dunwoody Football Alumni Blue vs. Red Flag Football Game: Saturday, October 22 at the DHS Football Field, 11 a.m. Coin toss & Kickoff around 1 p.m. – This is an all-years reunion centered around a 1990s-era Blue Team vs. 2000s-era Red Team Flag Football Game. Everyone is welcome! Bring the kids and family - there will be food and sodas, spirit wear, bounce-houses and all sorts of fun; and all proceeds go to the Dunwoody Football Team. Contact DunwoodyFootballAlumni@Gmail.com for more details. Join us today!      - Facebook.com/DunwoodyFootballAlumni      - Facebook.com/PeachtreeFootballAlumni
Dunwoody Kids Bike Rodeo – Saturday 10/29
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011 Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm Location: Brook Run Park, 4700 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA Sponsored by the City of Dunwoody Parks & Recreation Department with support from City of Dunwoody Police & Police Explorers. This event is free and open to the public. Bring the kids for some great f un and learning about safe riding! Kids need to bring their own bikes and helmets. There will be a raffle of door prizes, too! The rodeo will consist of several stations: ·         Helmet fitting station ·         Bike inspection station ·         Obstacles, (safe riding lessons) ·         Bike Security ·         “Graduation” Bike Ride in the Park with Dunwoody Police and Much More! Click here to download Dunwoody Kids Bike Rodeo flyer
Mark Your Calendar – DCPC Meeting with New DCSS Superintendent
Date/Time: November 2, 2011 (Wednesday, 9:15 am) Meeting Location: Dunwoody High School Auditorium Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Atkinson, New DCSS Superintendent DCPC meetings are held at various public venues within the Dunwoody Chamblee area.  Meetings are open and topics are geared toward the interests of parents and guardians with children in Dunwoody and Chamblee schools in the Dekalb County School System. There is no charge for attendance.  All Parents are encouraged to attend.  For more information http://www.dcpc-dekalb.org. If you would like to talk with a parent who has attended these meetings before, please send an email to council@kingsleycharter.org so one of our current or former parent representatives can follow-up with you.