The holidays are almost upon us, and KES is in need of some elves (volunteers) to help with our upcoming festivities! Volunteer opportunities are as follows:
Santa's Workshop: Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 7:15-Noon
(Possibly Dec. 7, 5-7PM)
We need 5-6 people each day.
Deck the Halls: Dec. 7, 4:45-6:45PM
We need 14-16 people to help set up and run activities.
Everything will be provided.
Christmas Program: Set up between 7AM and 3PM on 12/19
We need approximately 10 people to help set up and tear down after the program.
Get in on the fun! If you are able to help with any of these events, please text Jill Zeigler at 304-692-9716 for more information.
Attention all veterans! Just a reminder that our Veterans Day Assembly at KES will start at 1PM today in the gym. Upon arrival, please park at the funeral home or Fireman's Field and sign in at the main office. See you this afternoon!
KES Families: Just a reminder that fundraiser items can be picked up until noon today. Any items not picked up will be sent home with students this afternoon.
KES Families:
This is just a friendly reminder about arrival and dismissal times as well as drop-off and pick-up procedures.
Drop off occurs from 7:15AM-7:30AM daily. Please do not enter our parking lot with a personal vehicle unless it is AFTER 7:40AM as we still have busses pulling in until that time. Dismissal occurs at 2:25PM daily. Students can only be signed out of the main office until 1:45PM. After 1:45PM, you must follow regular dismissal/pick-up procedures. Recently, we have had several busses that have been unable to pull in and park in the lot because their designated spots are blocked by personal vehicles.
As always, thank you for your assistance in keeping our staff and students safe!
Fundraiser items have arrived at KES! If you sold items, you may pick them up tomorrow, November 9th, from 9AM-12PM. Items not picked up will be sent home with students at dismissal. Thanks for your support!
Preston County Reading Council and KES celebrate National Children’s Book Week November 6-9, 2023
Monday 11/6 – Sock It to Reading – Wear Crazy Socks
Tuesday 11/7 – Hats Off to Reading -Wear Hats
Wednesday 11/8 – In Kahoots With Reading (Do a Kahoot about a favorite book, etc.)
Thursday 11/9 – Dress as Your Favorite Book Character
Congratulations to Mrs. Royce's Second Grade Class for being the ONLY group to design a contraption that allowed their pumpkin to survive the drop from the KVFD truck lift! The annual Pumpkin Drop is an event that both students and staff look forward to that wouldn't be possible without the generous volunteering of time and materials by the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department. We would also like to extend a special thanks to Kingwood Walmart for donating the pumpkins!
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Kingwood Elementary Students have been becoming college and career ready this week! Each morning on STOMP News, a college fun fact has been shared, while students and teachers have learned about and discussed information to get them thinking about their futures. In addition, a school-wide career collage has been created in the hallway for all to see. Tomorrow, we will wrap up College and Career Exploration Week by wearing our favorite college colors. See you in the morning!
KES Students: Remember that Picture Day is tomorrow, November 2nd! Can't wait to see your smiling faces in the morning!
Hello Preston County Families!
We have already made it through quarter 1! Your students (all grade levels) should receive their first report cards this week.
Students in grades K-4 are also receiving information about a survey for families. Your opinions are valuable to us! Please take a few minutes to provide feedback about K-4 report cards. Guardians of K-4 students can complete the form on paper or click the link below to complete it digitally. The survey will be open until November 8. Thank you for your help!
To complete the digital form go to https://forms.office.com/r/KKbVb5fmLY
Please join Kingwood Elementary School as we honor our veterans!
Thursday, November 9th at 1:00PM in the multi-purpose room
Light refreshments will be provided afterwards.
If you would like to recognize a special veteran in our slideshow, please send photos to Diana Hayes at ddhayes@k12.wv.us by 10:00PM this Friday, November 3rd.
Attendance Challenge
Who: All Students Pre-K thru 4th Grade
When: All School Days November 1- November 30
Where: Kingwood Elementary School
What: The class with the highest percentage of attendance
will win a December trip to the Preston County Animal
Shelter.
Why: Attendance Matters
Parents in Grades K-4: Please see the attached instructions on completing a survey regarding your current level of understanding and overall satisfaction of your child's report card that was sent home this afternoon. Your input is important and will help us improve our methods of reporting progress moving forward! If you are unable to complete the survey electronically, a paper copy has been provided in your child's report card envelope. Have a wonderful evening!
2023-2024 PRESTON COUNTY
LITTLE LEARNERS
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM at
KINGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
When: Twice a week
How Long: One-hour sessions
What’s Involved:
-Library hour with reading activities and opportunities to check out books
-Academic readiness stations and playgroups
Interested? Email Ms. Scherrie at scherrie.stalnaker@k12.wv.us to register!
Good evening. This is a reminder there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, October 27th as it is a teacher training day. Thank you.
Preston County Schools (PCS) would like to thank the following generous donors for contributing prizes to the positive testing incentive program: Affordable Signs Unlimited (Reedsville), Cupcake Me Home Bakery & Cafe (Bruceton Mills), Melanie's Family Restaurant (Aurora), TigerFly Soap Co (Cranesville), Paint Your Heart Out (Kelli Emfinger of Volga, WV), and Old School Pizzeria (Reedsville). If your business is interested in showing support and investing in the education of Preston County students, please contact Lryan@k12.wv.us (Lynnette Ryan, County Testing Coordinator). We love our local small businesses! Thank you!
Good evening KES families. It was brought to our attention that the lunch menu noted tomorrow as a 2-hour early dismissal. That is not the case. Tomorrow, Thursday, October 26th will be a full day. There is no school for students on Friday, October 27th. We look forward to seeing you in the morning! Thanks for your continued support. Have a great evening!
KES Families: Tomorrow is Kindergarten's day to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair!
KES continues to celebrate RED (Really Excellent Decisions) Week on Tuesday with RED Day. Wear as much red as possible and be RED-y to make great choices!
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at KES from October 23-26, 2023! Here's the shopping schedule:
Monday, October 23, from 7:30-10:00AM: PreK and 4th grade
Tuesday, October 24, from 7:30-10:00AM: K
Wednesday, October 25, from 7:30-10:00AM: 1st and 2nd grade
Thursday, October 26, from 7:30-10:00AM: 3rd grade
The book fair will be open from 4:30-5:30PM on Wednesday, October 25, for families to come in and shop with their child.
