Your Weekly Kingsley eNews

THIS FRIDAY IS A BIG DAY!

Donuts for Dad - THIS FRIDAY, 2/3 at 7:30 a.m. From all of the students and staff at Kingsley Charter School, we want to say THANKS DAD for everything you do. All of our “Father Figures” are invited to join us in the Cafeteria for some yummy Donuts.  (Grandads, Uncles and Big Brothers are welcome). Moms, if you would like to help or contribute in some way, please email Michele Richards mrichards@cma-atlanta.com. Dress Down Day Your child probably won't let you forget that this Friday is a scheduled dress down day. To clarify, students do NOT have to wear the uniforms on Friday. They may wear their own personal style attire - just remember that what they wear needs to comply with the DCSC dress code and allow them to jump rope safely. Jump Rope for Heart This annual event is a student favorite. Classes will rotate through the gym all day to create a continuum of rope jumping. The kids love this event and burn lots of energy and calories. It is important to keep healthy snacks and beverages on hand to fuel them through the activity. As of Wednesday evening, we are still short on water and sports beverages, so please consider dropping off some bottled water or sports drinks on Thursday or Friday morning.

 

COMING UP AT KINGSLEY

Reminder: Heart Healthy Valentine's Class Party!  Kingsley Charter School is celebrating Heart month with school-wide Heart Healthy Classroom Parties this Valentine's Day. This heart-healthy day demonstrates the school's commitment to good health. Look for more information on healthy snacks from your homeroom parents and your teacher's wish list for this years Valentine's Party. Free Six Flags Tickets Kingsley is participating in an exciting program that encourages children to read for fun. Read to Succeed is a free program from Six Flags® and Discovery Education. Every student who completes six hours of recreational reading before February 16 is eligible for a free admission ticket valid at participating Six Flags theme parks--yes, Six Flags Over Georgia is one of those parks. Students will develop a greater appreciation for books when they see that you think reading is important too. You’re sure to have fun as you investigate the world of reading together! Remember student reading logs are due by February 16. Mark February 24th on your calendar WHO:  Fourth Graders WHAT:  Fourth Grade Play   "It's a Kid's Life" WHEN: February 24th at 6:00 p.m. WHERE:  Kingsley Cafeteria WHY:  Because it is fabulous!!! Please join us on the 24th for this fun, entertaining Kingsley tradition.  The Annual Candlelight Luncheon is now in FebruaryDid you even notice that the Candlelight Luncheon wasn't on your December calendar? Last year, the Council and administration decided to move this annual event to February in the hopes of easing schedule woes during the busy holiday time. This year's Candlelight Luncheon will happen on Thursday, February 16. For new parents, this luncheon is a family event where parents (and other family members or invited guests) are welcome to have lunch with their student over candlelight. The kids absolutely LOVE it! So extend your Valentine's celebrations and show the little one you love some extra love by attending this luncheon. Note: Additional information about the adjusted schedule of class lunch times and details about the special lunch menu will be added as soon as information becomes available. So we can plan for food and seating, please RSVP by Friday, February 10. Pre-K Lottery - April 17, 2012 If you would like your child to be in the Pre-K program next year, make sure you block time on April 17th. That's when the annual Pre-K lottery will take place for the 2012-2012 school year. To enter the lottery, parents must come to their districted schoool between 8:30am and 1:00pm and complete the required registration forms while on site. To register and enter the lottery, children MUST turn 4 years old on or before September 1, 2012. For additional information, please visit the DeKalb County webpage, or for questions, please call the school office at 678-874-8902. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors with soon-to-be Pre-K students! Get Labels for Education without Labels Did you know that you can earn Campbell's Soup Labels for Education for Kingsley without the clipping? Check out this link and consider registering your Kroger card with Labels for Education. Your eligible purchases at Kroger earns "elabels" which are electronically banked to Kingsley's account with Labels for Education! Simply Awesome!