PANTHER
PRIDE
Volume 1 Issue 5
May 1, 2015
Administrative Corner
Administrative Corner
Kingswood Elementary School–
A Title 1 School
Hello Kingswood Panthers!
As we continue to head toward summer vacation we need to continue to remind our students that we are still in session and that we need to continue to
maintain appropriate behavior. At Kingswood we stress character education
and focus on creating morally responsible citizens. With your reinforcement at
home and continued guidance at school, we can achieve this goal. Please remind your child that even though we have approximately 24 days of school left
the main focus should be on learning.
While we are speaking of the summer months, I want to relay some information in regards to the Extended School Year program (ESY). This year the
district is only offering ESY to those students in third grade who are Below Level in Reading. The hosting site for ESY will be Gibsonton Elementary and trans- .
portation will be provided by the district. If your child meets criteria, your 3rd
grade homeroom teacher will be sending home information for you to complete and return to the school. In addition, the only program that will be held
at Kingswood over summer break will be the HOST Program. Please contact
Ms. D. at 813-744-8234 extension 246 if you have any questions about the summer HOST program.
3102 S. Kings Ave.
Brandon, FL 33511
Annette Gaddy, Principal
Kyle Ritchie , Assistant
Principal
Phone: 813-744-8234
Attendance Phone: 813-744-8234
Press #1
Clinic: 813-744-8234 #226
Cafeteria: 813-744-8234 #227
School Board Members
Susan L. Valdes, Chair
Doretha W. Edgecomb, Vice Chair
April Griffin
Sally Harris
Carol W. Kurdell
Melissa Snively
Cindy Stuart
Superintendent of Schools
MaryEllen Elia
Acting Superintendent
Jeff Eakins
www.sdhc.k12.fl.us
TEACHER
CERTIFICATION
Annette Gaddy (Principal) and Kyle Ritchie (Assistant Principal)
The following teachers are out
of field or are continuing their
education to earn an additional endorsement for ESOL .
I. Kostaris
H. Black
MAY DATES TO REMEMBER
G. Renly
C. Perdue
May 6th
May 8th
KG Field Trip Money Due
PTA Mother/Son Dance
May 12th
KG Field Trip to Tampa Theater
May 12th
PTA Beef O’Brady’s Spirit Night
th
rd
S. Hough
G. Rabang
F. Martin
T. Croteau
CERTIFICATION
May 19
3 Grade Field Trip Money Due
May 21st
3rd Grade Field Trip to MOSI
The following teacher is out of
field and not highly qualified at
this time
May 22nd
5th Grade Safety Patrol Picnic
None
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PANTHER’S PRIDE
SCHOOL HOURS
School hours are 8:00 AM until
2:15 PM. Students not in their
classrooms and in their seats by
8:00 AM are considered tardy and
must come to the office for a late
pass. If your child is eating breakfast here at Kingswood, please
make sure they are at school in time
to eat and get to class by 8:00 AM.
Our staff begins serving breakfast at
7:30 AM. Parents dropping children
off after 8:00 AM must come to the
office and sign them in. Thank you
for your help with this matter. Remember to report your child’s
absence by calling our attendance line - 744-8234 option # 1 by
9:00 AM on the day of the absence.
Clinic News:
Medication should not be brought in
by students. Please do not send your
child to school with a fever, vomiting
or diarrhea. Please dress appropriately for the weather. It is a good idea to
send the student with a water bottle..
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please remember your valid driver’s
license, or state ID/passport when
visiting our school. You must check
in/out with the front office to enter the
school, between 8:00 AM and 3:30
PM.
FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY
Children are NOT to arrive at school before 7:30 AM.
Teachers begin their duty at 7:30 AM and there is no supervision available prior to this time.
Breakfast is served at 7:30 AM. Our main concern is always the safety of our students;
UPCOMING EVENTS:
therefore, adherence to this policy is essential.
SAFETY NEWS—Master Deputy Ben Tillis
Summer Time is coming and residential burglary will be on the rise. Here are a few tips that are worth reading.
THINGS A BURGLAR DOES NOT TELL YOU
Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set.
That makes it too easy.
I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters, don’t take me up on it.
Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, freezer and the medicine
cabinet.
Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never - ever look like a crook.
The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors!
I’m not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
I love looking in your windows. I’m looking for signs that you’re home, and for flat screen televisions or gaming systems I’d like. I’ll
drive or walk through your neighborhood at night; you don’t close your blinds– I pick my targets.
To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it’s an invitation.
If you don’t answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Here’s a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids’ rooms.
You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it’s not bolted down, I’ll take it with me. A loud TV or radio can be a
better deterrent than the best alarm system.
As always, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten
In Kindergarten, the last quarter is
going by quickly! On May 12th, we
will have our field trip to the Tampa Theater to see Jack Hartmann.
The cost of the field trip is $9.00.
Please have money and permission
slips turned in by May 6th. Also in
May, we will be completing our
End of Year tests, so please make
sure your child get plenty of rest!
As the end of the school year approaches, please continue to practice sight words and reading on a
daily basis with your child. Our
work is not done yet! J
Third Grade
Hello Panther Parents!! Third
grade has officially finished FSA,
SAT, and FAIR testing! Thank
you to all of those students who
were here every day during testing! There will be a special activity in plan for those who did not
miss a day! However, there is still
of month of school left! PLEASE
make sure your child is here every day and working hard! There’s
only a month left of school, so
let’s keep up the amazing work!
First Grade
Second Grade
May showers are upon us. The last
day of school is June 5th. Please enWe are close to summer, but we
courage your child to stay focused
aren’t there yet! In math, we are
and push through their Spring Fever.
working on shapes and strengthenWe have 7 more weeks to prepare
ing our addition and subtraction
for 3rd grade. We are ending a year
skills so we go into second grade
filled with rigorous learning, kinesstrong! In science, we are learning
thetic activities and End of Year asabout plants and animals, and how
sessments which includes Special
they change as they grow. In lanArea assessments. Remember to
guage arts, we are working on poet- continue to be supportive of your
ry and trying to improve all of our
child’s homework and daily reading.
reading skills to get ready for the
Over the summer encourage your
next year. Our field trip to the aquar- child to use MobyMax, go to the
library to check out books and atium was a great success, thank you
tend free programs. It has been a
parents for the all the support in
making it happen. Please make sure privilege working with your child
this school year. Have a wonderful
that your students are getting to
and safe summer.
school by 8:00am every morning!
Fourth Grade
4th graders had a great time on
our field trip to Cracker Country.
We learned a lot of history that will
help prepare them for Social Studies LDC modules next year in 5th
grade.
FAIR Testing for reading has been
completed for the year. This was an
online reading test to monitor student growth throughout the school
year. We know our students did a
great job and showed lots of gains
in reading.
Please continue to encourage your
child to read every day for at least
30 minutes at home as well as practice their multiplication facts.
Fifth Grade
Busch Gardens Information:
Cost Breakdown
Students w/o Busch Gardens Pass= 75
Students w Busch Gardens Pass = $25
Chaperone w/o Busch Gardens Pass riding bus= $85
Chaperone w Busch Gardens Pass riding bus=$25
We need chaperones to help make this field
trip a success. Money will be due Fri, May
22, 2015. The trip is Wed, June 3, 2015.
Contact Mr Haynes with questions.
5th Grade Banquet is June 4. Volunteers
contact Mr. Haynes.
Testing finishes week of Apr. 27. Students
will be finishing up the year with a Soc.
Studies LDC (thematic Unit) on the Louisiana Purchase. Math; Students will be revisiting topics of difficulty through out the year
before beginning preparation for 6th Grade.
Science: Natural Disaster Preparedness and
an expansion of yearlong design challenges.
Students will be complete disign challenges
bringing in knowledge of all concepts from
the entire year of science.
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The Florida Department of Education Educational Funding Accountability Act, CS/SB 1546,
2013-2014 School Financial Report has been received. It is available to view in the main office.
All parents are invited to our last SAC meeting on May 20, 2015 at 2:45pm. We are looking to increase our parent involvement next school year. By coming on May 20th you will be able to see what the School Advisory Council is all
about, ask your questions about SAC, see how you can get your voice heard on school matters, and sign up for the 20152016 SAC ballot. We look forward to seeing you all in May!
All Aboard the ART Train!
Gail Reiss, Art Teacher
SPRING ART SHOW AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015
ART SHOW IN UNIT 1 - 5:30 - 7:30 PM
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Plan now to join us for the evening and see what your children have been working on all year!
Media Center News
Important Dates:
4th Grade Battle Of The Books
2nd Grade Seuss Bowl
May 5 at 8:30
May 7th at 8:30
All student books due
May 26th
3rd Grade Mini-BOB
May 27 at 8:30
District Battle of the Books May 28th time TBA
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Please remember to have your child use myON at home. MyON is a web based reader, a digital library with Thousands of digital books from myON reader can be accessed anywhere in school, at home, or wherever there is Internet access! Students and parents can access these digital books for individual reading, homework, research, and fun!
www.myon.com
Username: student id number
Password: 2 digit month 4 digit year (June, 25 2005 = 062005)