Kingwood Elementary School

On Monday, December 12, Bus 126, Richard Mitchell , will not be running.

It's our last FULL WEEK OF SCHOOL before Christmas Break! The Attendance Team at KES is getting into the Holiday Spirit, and here's how: Monday: Falalala Flannel Day Wear your favorite flannel. Tuesday: Candy Cane Day Wear red and white. Wednesday: Holiday PJ Day Wear your favorite holiday or winter pajamas to school. Thursday: Holiday Headwear Day Wear a favorite holiday or winter hat or headband. Friday: Holiday Spirit Day Wear your favorite holiday attire. The homeroom from each grade level with the lowest number of absences for the week will earn a POPCORN PARTY to be held on Monday, December 19th!

It's time to fill out the application for your child to attend PreK or Kindergarten for the 23/24 school year. Please do so on Jan. 13, 2023 so we can plan staffing. Video directions can be found here. https://5il.co/1lr3z

Santa's Workshop is open tomorrow for kindergarten to do their Christmas shopping.

Santa Shop reminder: 1st and 2nd graders shop tomorrow!

Dates to Remember Dec. 9 - 2 Hour Early Out Dec. 22 - 2 Hour Early Out Dec. 23 - Jan. 2 - No School Jan. 3 - No School for Students/Staff Reports

Picture re-takes are tomorrow, 11/30. If you didn't smile pretty the first time, here's your chance to make it right!! SAY CHEEEEEESE!

https://5il.co/14fpy Due to inclement weather during the winter season, Preston County Schools has posted the alternate bus schedule. Please check to see if your bus route could be affected. This can be found on our website, following this path: Menu, Parents and Students, Transportation.

LAST CHANCE: KES is selling T-shirts to support our PE teacher Ms. Kylie’s ongoing medical expenses during her cancer treatments. T-shirts are $20, long sleeve shirts are $25, and hoodies are $35. Youth and adult sizes available. Proceeds will be donated to Kylie. Donations will be accepted at Kingwood Elementary School. Accepting Venmo @Team-Kylie and PayPal @teamkyliefund as well. Orders will be taken until 11/18/22. You can order online at: https://www.affordablesignsunlimited.com/services￾products/kylies-fight-2022/. If paying with a check, please make it payable to Affordable Signs Unlimited. Thank you for your support!

Good evening! Just a reminder that KES students in grades K-4 will be attending the WVU Women's Basketball Game at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown TOMORROW, Thursday, November 17th! IF there is a 2 Hour Delay for Preston County Schools, we will NOT be making the trip. Students are welcome to bring signs they have made at home or in class, foam hands, pom-poms, etc. to show spirit and cheer on the Mountaineers!! Wear any WVU hats/accessories you might have! We will NOT be visiting the concession stands, so please leave money at home.

Bus #65-15, Aaron Knotts, in the Kingwood area, will NOT RUN this afternoon, Monday, November 14th.

Clarification ...Bus 65-15, Aaron Knotts in the Kingwood Area will NOT make its run this afternoon. You will need to pick your students up from school.

Bus 65-15, Bill Knotts will NOT make his afternoon run, today, November 14, 2022.

Game/Field Trip is THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH!!

Families: Just a reminder that students in grades K-4 will be traveling to the WVU Coliseum THIS Thursday, November 14th, to watch a WVU Women's Basketball Game! If you are packing a lunch for your child, please send it in a clear Ziploc bag as these will be checked upon entrance into the stadium. In addition, chaperones for the field trip have already been contacted by teachers. If you have not been contacted by your child's teacher to attend this field trip, even if you are on the approved list, then you will have the opportunity to attend a trip with your child LATER this school year. Finally, parents are not permitted to follow the busses to WVU as KES has only purchased a select amount of tickets and seating in our designated area is limited. Thank you for understanding!

The snow is falling and the Holiday Season is calling! As your Holiday preparations get underway, keep your kiddos from jumping on your furniture during Thanksgiving Break--Get them to the trampoline park instead! This is just a reminder that order forms and money for our KES/Launch Pad FUNdraiser are due TOMORROW, November 14th! We plan to distribute passes before departing for Thanksgiving on Friday! Here's the info in case you've forgotten: KES is teaming up with the Launch Pad in Westover for a FUNdraiser! KES is selling Jump Passes that are good for 5 free 60 minute jumping sessions and 10% off Launch Pad merchandise and food for $40 each ($85 value).

KES salutes our military men and women on this Veterans Day and every day. Thank you for your service!

Remember that today is "Proud to Be an American Day" at Kingwood Elementary! Wear lots of red, white, and blue! We can't wait to see all of our veterans for a special program at 1:00PM!

Remember that today is "Hats Off to Reading Day" at Kingwood Elementary! Wear your favorite hat to school!

Kingwood Elementary is excited to honor all of the veterans in our community this November! We have special events planned for this Thursday, November 10th! Lunch With a Vet begins at 12:20PM in the cafeteria followed by a special program performed by the KES Student Council at 1:00PM in the gym. Those participating in Lunch With a Vet have been notified by letter. Due to space limitation and food preparation, we cannot accommodate any new lunch reservations. However, we invite ALL WHO HAVE SERVED to join us in the gym at 1:00PM for a special assembly. On behalf of Kingwood Elementary, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!