Kingsway Elementary School

Message Sent April 20th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

Our Kindergarten students will be taking their FAST ELA assessment this Tuesday and their Math assessment on Wednesday. It is so important that our students get a good night sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time so they can be ready to show what they know.

Calling all Future Cougar Leaders, our Kindergarten Round-up is April 23rd from 5-6pm. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP using the link or QR code on Remind and/or Facebook

We also have Take Your Child to Work Day and Beyond on April 24. Please check out our post on Facebook with more details and the permission slip for your child to partake.

Our Bubble Run is April 25th. Registration begins at 5pm, and the Run kicks off at 5:30pm. We will have hot dogs, chips, sodas, water, and candy for sale (cash only) at the event. We can’t wait to see you all there!

Looking ahead, April 30th is an early release day for professional development. We will dismiss our students at 1:10pm

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent April 13th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.
Our Bubble Run Fundraiser is due tomorrow, April 14th. Our Bubble Run is April 25th.
Join us this Tuesday for SAC and PTO at 3:45 in the Media Center to help us plan the final details for the Bubble Run.
This Friday, April 18th there is no school.
Looking ahead, we have Kindergarten FAST testing on April 22nd and 23rd. Check out the flyer attached to this post on Facebook and Remind for specific testing dates.
Calling all Future Cougar Leaders, our Kindergarten Round-up is April 23rd from 5-6pm. If you are planning to attend, make sure you RSVP using the link or QR code on Remind and/or Facebook.
That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye!

Message Sent April 6th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

The first Monday of each month Uncle Nick’s and/or Hallow Bean Coffee Co. will be giving Kingsway a portion of the profits when customers make an order and say, “It’s for Kingsway!” This begins April 7th. We are so thankful for these amazing community partners!

Our Kingsway Bubble Run will be on April 25th. Students can register for free and earn a prize. Help Kingsway reach their goal of $10,000!

On Tuesday, April 8th, our 4th and 5th grade students will be taking their FAST writing assessment. It is so important for our cougars to get a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and come to school on time by 8:40 am, ready to show what they know!

Also on Tuesday, join us for SAC and PTO at 3:45!

Looking ahead, we have no school on April 18th.

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent March 30th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

Third quarter report cards will be published on the parent portal tomorrow, March 31st. Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns.

Our Kingsway Bubble Run will be on April 25th. Starting tomorrow, students will receive information about the Bubble Run and the awesome prizes they can win! Help Kingsway reach their goal of $10,000!

On April 8th, our 4th and 5th grade students will be taking their FAST writing assessment. Parent letters with more information about testing will be sent home April 1st. It is so important for our cougars to get a good night sleep, a healthy breakfast, and come to school on time by 8:40am, ready to show what they know!

Looking ahead, join us on April 8th for SAC and PTO at 3:45!

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent March 23rd

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

Welcome back! We are so excited to have students back to school, this Tuesday, March 25! Monday is a Teacher Work Day.

Third quarter report cards will be published on the parent portal on March 31st.

Looking ahead, our 4th and 5th grade students will be taking their FAST writing assessment on April 8th. Be on the lookout for parent letters that will be coming home with your child.

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you on Tuesday. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent March 9th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

This Monday is Spring Individual Picture Day for all students. Flyers went home last week with purchasing information, they can be purchased online as well.

Our Title 1 Family Engagement Survey is open through March 14th. Your input is extremely important to us! The flyer can be found on both Facebook and Remind; scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the survey! Once it is completed, write a note to your child’s teacher letting them know, and your child will receive 100 Liveschool points.

Join us this Tuesday, March 11th at 3:45 for SAC and PTO in the Media Center.

Looking ahead, Spring Break is the week of March 17th. Students return to school on Tuesday, March 25th.

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent March 2nd

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

Join us for STEAM night this Tuesday from 5:30-7:00pm! It is going to be a great night filled with science and family fun! If you are planning to attend, please make sure RSVP!

Our Title 1 Family Engagement Survey is open from March 3rd through March 14th . Your input is extremely important to us! The flyer will be shared this Monday on both Facebook and Remind. Scan the QR code on the flyer to open and complete the survey! Once it is completed, write a note to your child’s teacher letting them know, and your child will receive 100 Liveschool points.

Read Across America is this week! This week is one of Kingsway’s favorite literacy traditions. Our Literacy Action team has provided Seuss book-coorelated crafts for students to complete throughout the week. We have dress-up days for every single day this week, check out the flyer below for more details.

As a reminder, kindergarten registration is still open for any cougars who will be joining us next year.

Looking ahead, Spring Picture Day is March 10th! Order Forms will be sent home early this week. Also, SAC and PTO is on March 11th at 3:45 in the Media Center.

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent February 23rd

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

Join us for STEAM night on March 4th from 5:30-7:00pm! It is going to be a great night filled with science and family fun! If you are planning to attend, please RSVP!

Our Boys on the Run are asking for local businesses to donate a basket or gift card to be raffled off at our STEAM night. These are due February 28th. Your donations are greatly appreciated!

We have an upcoming Pajama Day! On February 28th, Students pay one dollar and wear pajamas all day to help support our Boys on the Run! Please make sure students come to school in appropriate shoes like sneakers.

Check out the 7th annual Spring Break Sports Clinic hosted by CCSO and the PCHS Athletic Department. It is for students ages 8-14. Space is limited, so sign up today!

As a reminder, kindergarten registration is still open for any cougars who will be joining us next year.

Also, all students should wear their blue lanyard and student ID each and every day.

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent February 16th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.
Join us for STEAM night on March 4th from 5:30-7:00! Please make sure to RSVP!
Check out the 7th annual Spring Break Sports Clinic hosted by CCSO and the PCHS Athletic Department. It is for students ages 8-14. Space is limited, so sign up today!
Have you ordered your yearbook yet? They are on sale now until February 21st! Order your yearbook today for just 26$ through RevTrak. The flyer with a QR code is attached to the bottom of this message!
As a reminder, kindergarten registration is still open for any cougars who will be joining us next year.
There is no school tomorrow, Monday, February 17th.
That is all for now, have a great evening. See you on Tuesday. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent February 9th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

Join us at Culver’s on Kings Highway tomorrow for our Spirit Night from 4-8pm. Be on the lookout for the PRIZE WHEEL!

5th grade is selling Candy Grams for Valentine’s Day, they cost one dollar! The deadline to send in order forms is this Thursday, February 13th.

This Tuesday at 4:30 is SAC and PTO. Childcare will be available.

Wednesday, February 12th is our Early Release Day for professional learning. Dismissal will begin at 1:10. Information was shared on both Remind and Facebook.

Join us for Leadership Day on February 13th. Flyers were sent home last week and shared on Remind and Facebook. Don’t forget to RSVP!

As a reminder, kindergarten registration is still open for any cougars who will be joining us next year.

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent February 2nd

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

The Happy Camper Book Fair has arrived! Monday through Thursday, the Book Fair is open from 7:30am-8:30am and 4:00pm-5:30pm. On Friday it will only be open in the morning from 7:30am-8:30am.

Our last two award ceremonies are this week! Join us, this Tuesday at 9am for our 2nd grade ceremony and Thursday at 9am for our 4th grade ceremony.

Do you have an incoming kindergartener? It’s time to register for kindergarten! The first 50 students to register will receive a free T-shirt when they start kindergarten in August! Check out our post on facebook and remind for more details.

Looking ahead, join us for SAC and PTO on February 11th.

February 12 is our Early Release Professional Learning day for staff.

We have our Leadership Day on February 13th. Be on the lookout for a flyer. We hope you RSVP and join us!

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Kindergarten Registration

Message Sent January 27th:

Do you have an incoming kindergartener? Or know one? If so, it's time to register for kindergarten! 🎉 The first 50 students to register will receive a free T-shirt when they start kindergarten in August! Please see the flyer below for details. We can’t wait to meet our new Cougars! #TheKESCougarWay #kindergarten #KindergartenReady

https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/80632_3

Kindergarten Round Up Flyer with website info to register: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/80632_3

Message Sent January 26th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

This week, schools across the state of Florida are joining the fun with Celebrate Literacy! Check out the flyer attached to see what we have planned. We have some dress up days, guest readers, and other awesome activities to help us celebrate literacy!

This Tuesday, we are hosting a Books and Bites event through New Worlds Reading. Join us at 5:30pm to have fun while learning strategies, tips, and tools to support reading development, enjoy a free meal, participate in reading activities and receive a take home book!

Award ceremonies begin this week. See the flyer below for the specific times and dates.

As a reminder, class pictures are January 28th!

Looking ahead, the Happy Camper book fair is coming to KES on January 31st through February 7th.

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent January 19th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.
Monday, January 20th is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there is no school.
The week of January 27th, schools across the state of Florida are joining the fun with Celebrate Literacy! This year we are Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success with several in-school activities to promote reading.
In addition, on Tuesday January 28th we are hosting a "Books and Bites" event through New Worlds Reading. Join us at 5:30pm to have fun while learning strategies, tips, and tools to support reading development, enjoy a free meal, participate in reading activities and receive a take home book! You can pre-register with the QR code in the flyer below.
As a reminder, we have class pictures on January 28th.
Looking ahead, the Happy Camper book fair is coming to KES on January 31st through February 7th. More information will be sent home this week for specific times the book fair will be open.
That is all for now, have a great evening. See you Tuesday. Goodbye! #thekescougarway

Message Sent January 12th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.
Report cards will be published tomorrow on the Focus Parent Portal. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher.
In order to maintain a high level of student safety, students are required to wear school issued identification badges during regular school hours. Student ID badges must be worn around the neck using a school provided breakaway lanyard. If students have lost their ID, the first replacement is free, after that, it will be $5.00 for an ID. We appreciate your cooperation.
Join us for Family Movie Night this Friday at 5:30. We will be watching the movie Migration, outside, on the bus loop starting at 6 pm. Make sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on while we watch the movie! We will have items for sale like popcorn, hot chocolate, and hot dogs. The weather will also be chilly, so dress warm.
Monday, January 20th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there is no school.
We are so excited to celebrate our students' accomplishments at our award ceremonies where students will be given recognition for their hard work from the first and second quarters of the school year! Please be on the lookout for award notices that will be sent home this week! The dates and times for awards were posted on both Facebook and Remind.
We have several jackets and sweaters in our lost and found, several of them do not have their names written on them. Please write your child’s name on the jackets and other items so they can be returned to their rightful owner.
Looking ahead, class pictures is January 28th, more information will be sent home soon!
That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Message Sent January 5th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

Welcome back cougars leaders! We hope you enjoyed the break and made wonderful memories with family and friends.

Please join us this Tuesday, January 7th at 4:30 for our SAC and PTO meeting.

In December, we had FAST testing. We will continue make-up testing in the month of January. You can access your child’s scores through the Focus Parent Portal. Directions will be posted along with this message on both Facebook and Remind.

Looking ahead, report cards will be published on the Focus Parent Portal Monday, January 13th.

That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay

Information about scores: How to find scores!

Message Sent December 15th

Hello Cougar Leaders, this is Ms. Joiner, with this week’s school connect call.

Tomorrow and Tuesday, our 5th graders will be taking their FAST assessments. Students should get a good night of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast so they can show what they know! This week, we will have make-up testing for students who were absent during their testing days. We are so proud of the hard work our staff and students have put forth this school year to grow and succeed. To view your child’s scores, please go into your Focus Parent Portal and click on FAST assessments. You can see scores and detailed reports. Directions will be shared on Remind and Facebook.

In celebration of the holiday season, we are having some fun dress up days!

Monday is wear your favorite holiday gear!

Tuesday is wear your favorite holiday hat and socks!

Wednesday is ugly sweater day!

Thursday is dress like an elf!

Friday is pajama day!

As we have fun this week, please remember all attire must meet the requirements of our dress code and proper shoes should be worn, please do not wear slippers.

Don’t forget, this Tuesday, December 17th at 6 pm is our Winter Chorus Concert.

Wednesday, December 18th is the deadline for ordering Candy Grams. 5th grade will be delivering the Candy Grams on Thursday and Friday.

Lastly, Friday is the last day of school before Winter Break. We will see all of our cougars back at school on Monday, January 6th. We wish all of our families a safe and happy holiday season filled with joyful memories made with family and friends. That is all for now, have a great evening. See you tomorrow. Goodbye! #TheKESCougarWay