Your Weekly Kingsley eNews

NEW EDUCATIONAL AND FUN WEBSITE FOR OUR STUDENTS!

The DeKalb County School System has renewed the district’s BrainPOP subscription for the 2011 – 2012 school year!   What is BrainPOP? A web-based resource that features more than 500 curriculum-based animated movies supported by various learning activities. BrainPop is normally used as a resource to explain or reinforce concepts in a style that students can relate to and that is aligned to state standards. There are three versions that DCSS has access to: BrainPOP, BrainPOP Jr. (K – 3), and BrainPOP Español. This year, DCSS has added licensing rights for students to access BrainPop from home. Click here to download flyer containing instructions>>

COMING UP AT KINGSLEY

Night of the Arts is coming up - Volunteers Still Needed Night of the Arts is only a couple weeks away. The kids have been busy making artwork and are very excited about showing off their talents to the entire Kingsley family. It's coming up March 29 from 6-7:30. We still need volunteers the evening of the event and the Monday through Wednesday before the event to hang the art. To volunteer, please email Elana Morris at elana2444@gmail.com and let her know when you can help. Download flyer >>   Look for Box Top information in your student's Courier envelope Coming soon in your student's courier...a Box Top collection sheet is on its way home to each Kingsley family! One completed Box Top collection sheet (10 total Box Tops) per student would equal over $500 in free money to Kingsley :) Please post your blank collection sheet on the fridge, on the pantry door or in the break room at work... anyplace where a Box Top could be attached. When it is complete, please send it to school with your student. There is a box in the Parent Room specifically for Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels. Happy Clipping!   NOMINATE YOUR TEACHER AS AN A+ TEACHER! The Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels has partnered with Walt Disney World to honor outstanding K-12 teachers with its 2012 A+ For Teachers at Downtown Disney essay contest. The fourth annual contest, which runs through April 13, 2012, asks students in grades 1 through 12 to nominate their favorite teacher by writing a brief essay of no more than 300 words and submitting it via email to www.downtowndisneyhotels.com.  The essay should explain how the teacher has made a difference in the student's life and will be judged on its relevance to theme, creativity, originality, and the merit of the teacher's accomplishments as outlined in the essay.  The A+ For Teachers at Downtown Disney contest winners will be notified directly by May 1, 2012.  Please see the attached document for complete details.   Kingsley's Brownie Troops are Trying to Make a Difference, but They Need Your Help! 2nd Grade Brownie Troop is Collecting Supplies for Orphaned Children and Animals Troop 10557 has committed to support Noah’s Ark, a charity devoted to providing a loving home to abused, unwanted and orphaned children and animals. Their purpose is to bring children and animals together to provide unconditional love, service and a future full of hope. Already, the troop has raised more than $300 to donate, but they would like to do more. Please consider helping them in this effort by donating animal food and supplies. The troop will be collecting donations in a bin outside the front office from March 8 through April 12 and will deliver all donations when they visit Noah's Ark in mid-April.  Download letter from these girl scouts with list of donation items included>>   3rd Grade Brownie Troop is Collecting Stuffed Animals for Kids Tired of tripping over the stuffed animals in your child’s room? Send the animals to Kingsley! Our third grade Brownie troop is collecting new and used stuffed animals as part of their Journey project. The animals will be donated to Dunwoody and Sandy Springs police and fire personnel, who give them to children for comfort during a time of crisis. Bins are located near the front office. We are collecting now through Tuesday, March 27. Thanks for your support! New Dunwoody-area Summer Camp Information Dunwoody High School Football Summer Camp For boys ages 6-14 When: June 25, 26, and 27 | 9:00 AM – noon (arrive each day by 8:45 a.m. sharp) Where: Dunwoody High School For complete details, download the flyer and registration form.   Dunwoody Softball Summer Camp The DHS coaches and players will host an instructional and fun softball camp. Each day will start with outdoor softball activities, and end with indoor craft session. Cost $125.  Further information and sign up can be found at  http://dunwoodysoftballcamp.com/index.html. When: June 11-14, 9:00 – 1:00 daily Where: Dunwoody High School Attention Rising PCMS 6th Grade Parents Please note:  Because PCMS is a charter school, parents are required to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours per year.  This is a rewarding way to earn those hours! The Peachtree Charter Middle School Peer Proofing Committee is looking for new parent volunteers for the 2012-13 school year.  Peer Proofing is a interactive two day program facilitated by PCMS parent volunteers during health class, for all 6, 7 and 8 graders.  Special character building videos by Connect With Kids encourage candid classroom conversations that help the students understand and manage peer issues such as bullying, stress and anxiety, drug awareness, etc.    Requirements: * Available during the school day for 2 days each quarter * Comfortable facilitating a classroom of middle school kids  * Desire to connect with and mentor middle school kids   If you are interested in becoming part of the Peer Proofing team, we invite you to observe the final Peer Proofing session for this school year.    Date:  April 18 and April 19   For more information or to visit our next session, please contact: Shari Clark   shariwclark@gmail.com   or    Elizabeth Herrington   elizherrington@gmail.com