From The Principal's Pen
As I look at all of the events scheduled at Kinder throughout the year I always enjoy the smiling faces that these events bring to each student, their siblings and even to all of the adults. Bringing these events takes a little planning, a little help and a lot of love. The schedules we keep today are very busy. We work hard to provide for our families the things that we may not have had during our growing years. I have written before about the volunteers that make these programs a success and how we need just a little more from each family. Starting this month, at the bottom page of the newsletter, I will have a new volunteer tear-off sheet so more parents can sign up to assist. Many of you have said, “Just let me know what I can do!” It’s hard to make phone calls to everyone, so each month, when volunteers are needed, I will be requesting volunteers to sign up and give a little of your time to make one, two, or three events possible at Kinder. I am not asking for a lot of time or commitment, but having a few adults put a program together will be much easier than just one or two.
As I look at all of the events scheduled at Kinder throughout the year I always enjoy the smiling faces that these events bring to each student, their siblings and even to all of the adults. Bringing these events takes a little planning, a little help and a lot of love. The schedules we keep today are very busy. We work hard to provide for our families the things that we may not have had during our growing years. I have written before about the volunteers that make these programs a success and how we need just a little more from each family. Starting this month, at the bottom page of the newsletter, I will have a new volunteer tear-off sheet so more parents can sign up to assist. Many of you have said, “Just let me know what I can do!” It’s hard to make phone calls to everyone, so each month, when volunteers are needed, I will be requesting volunteers to sign up and give a little of your time to make one, two, or three events possible at Kinder. I am not asking for a lot of time or commitment, but having a few adults put a program together will be much easier than just one or two.
The first “tear-off” will be for the upcoming Carnival this Saturday, March 8th. The PTO still needs about 10-15 more adult volunteers to help run the different games that will be stationed throughout the school. There are two shifts, 10:50 am to 12:30 pm, and 12:20 pm to 2:00 pm. Even if you and your husband/wife want to share one shift while the other takes the children around, that would work also.
The second “tear-off” will be for the COSI on Wheels day, Wednesday, March 26th.
Please think about giving a little time to make all of the Kinder family events a success for all!
Together in Education,
Mr. Ivory
THANK YOU MIAMISBURG VOTERS!
Testing News
All 5th grade students are taking the Terra Nova Achievement Test. The Terra Nova is a standardized achievement test designed to provide achievement scores that are valid for most types of educational decision-making. Areas assessed are: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Please be sure your 5th grader gets plenty of rest each night and eats a good breakfast each morning! We would like to thank the PTO for the nutritious snacks given each day during the testing periods.
Monthly Reading Rewards Program
All students turning in a March reading calendar will receive a coupon, compliments from the PTO, to redeem for one free dessert at the Kinder lunch line. Keep on reading Kinder Kangaroos!
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches our 5th grade students how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives. Officer Tim Hunsaker will return as the representative of the Miamisburg Police department who will lead our students during this 10-week program. Welcome Back Officer Hunsaker!
Kinder Carnival
Saturday, March 8th the Kinder PTO will have their annual carnival. Come one, come all and join the fun, food and fellowship. There will be games throughout the building, a redemption center, lunch specials and silent auction items. Come join us from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. You can help our cake walk by bringing in a cake, cupcakes or cookies! Send them in on Friday or just bring them in when you come for the day! Also it is not too late to send in items for the silent auction. Please see the “tear-off” sheet, below.
Cub Scout Pack # 1 Annual Pinewood Derby
It’s that time of the year when Mr. Ivory wipes off the dust of his Pinewood Derby car and battles some of the Kinder Kangaroos who are involved with the Miami Valley Council Boy Scout Pack #1. Mr. Ivory’s car, a bar of Ivory soap, will join the scouts and families at the St. Jacob Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 15th for the friendly competition and fun for all. Car line up begins at 3:00 pm.
Destination Imagination (DI) Competition
There are two Kinder DI teams getting ready for this year’s competition at Sinclair Community College on Saturday, March 15th. The teams have been hard at work preparing their sketches and making their costumes to perform for the judges.
Good luck to both teams!
The second “tear-off” will be for the COSI on Wheels day, Wednesday, March 26th.
Please think about giving a little time to make all of the Kinder family events a success for all!
Together in Education,
Mr. Ivory
THANK YOU MIAMISBURG VOTERS!
Testing News
All 5th grade students are taking the Terra Nova Achievement Test. The Terra Nova is a standardized achievement test designed to provide achievement scores that are valid for most types of educational decision-making. Areas assessed are: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Please be sure your 5th grader gets plenty of rest each night and eats a good breakfast each morning! We would like to thank the PTO for the nutritious snacks given each day during the testing periods.
Monthly Reading Rewards Program
All students turning in a March reading calendar will receive a coupon, compliments from the PTO, to redeem for one free dessert at the Kinder lunch line. Keep on reading Kinder Kangaroos!
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches our 5th grade students how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives. Officer Tim Hunsaker will return as the representative of the Miamisburg Police department who will lead our students during this 10-week program. Welcome Back Officer Hunsaker!
Kinder Carnival
Saturday, March 8th the Kinder PTO will have their annual carnival. Come one, come all and join the fun, food and fellowship. There will be games throughout the building, a redemption center, lunch specials and silent auction items. Come join us from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. You can help our cake walk by bringing in a cake, cupcakes or cookies! Send them in on Friday or just bring them in when you come for the day! Also it is not too late to send in items for the silent auction. Please see the “tear-off” sheet, below.
Cub Scout Pack # 1 Annual Pinewood Derby
It’s that time of the year when Mr. Ivory wipes off the dust of his Pinewood Derby car and battles some of the Kinder Kangaroos who are involved with the Miami Valley Council Boy Scout Pack #1. Mr. Ivory’s car, a bar of Ivory soap, will join the scouts and families at the St. Jacob Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 15th for the friendly competition and fun for all. Car line up begins at 3:00 pm.
Destination Imagination (DI) Competition
There are two Kinder DI teams getting ready for this year’s competition at Sinclair Community College on Saturday, March 15th. The teams have been hard at work preparing their sketches and making their costumes to perform for the judges.
Good luck to both teams!
Kepple Team – Emily Kepple, Matthew Kepple, Leah Collins, Carissa Collins, Erin Donahoe, Sam Miller, and Eleanor Wild. The Kepple team is coached by Daniel and Beth Kepple.
Gaiser Team – Clay Gaiser, Bailey Lepley, Sydney Lepley, Kole Grossnickle, Skylar Runyeon. The Gaiser team is coached by Kathy Gaiser, Shelby Gaiser, Rick Lepley, and Angel Runyeon.
COSI on Wheels returns to Kinder!
The word COSI stands for Center Of Science and Industry. COSI is all about mind-blowing fun providing opportunities to play, explore, discover, and learn together. The students and staff want to thank the PTO and Kinder community for the financial backing to have this great program come to Kinder on Wednesday, March 26th. This year’s theme is ENERGY. Parent volunteers are still needed.
Kindergarten Registration Information:
Starting Monday, April 21st and continuing until Friday, April 25th, Kindergarten registration will be held for the 2008-2009 school year. The days and hours are as follows:
Monday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am to 2:00 pm plus additional hours - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Parents are to bring: Certifiied copy of child’s birth certificate, Social Security Card, proof of residency (water bill, DP&L bill, etc), immunization records and certified copy of custody order (if applicable). Please contact the Kinder office with any questions: 866-4461.
Boxtops for Education and Go Play Labels
Hey parents! Want to help the PTO at Kinder school earn money? Just log on to www.boxtops4education.com and www.goplaylabels.com to see how the programs work and register for Kinder school! You can also send in your labels from boxtops4education and goplay water labels. A drawing for each grade level will be held for all students who have sent in labels. Any questions regarding these programs, please call Marcia Southerland @ 865-0244.
PTO March Skating Party
On Wednesday March 19th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 come join the Kinder Kangaroos for the monthly skating party at Romar Skating Rink in Germantown. This month, all fourth graders will be admitted FREE! Presale tickets will be on sale after school on the playground/gym on the 19th for $1.50. Tickets at the door are $2.00. So come on out and join the fun!
Notes from the Office:
• Be sure to call the office by 9:00 am if your child will be absent/late for school. Voice mail is on 24/7.
• If your child will be leaving school early, send a note with him/her advising the office.
• Students who arrive late to school must be signed in at the office by an adult.
• Please notify the office, in writing, any contact information changes. (telephone, address or other changes).
• For school information and contacting us by e-mail, please visit us on the web at: www.miamisburgcityschools.org
THANK YOU MIAMISBURG VOTERS FOR SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS
Gaiser Team – Clay Gaiser, Bailey Lepley, Sydney Lepley, Kole Grossnickle, Skylar Runyeon. The Gaiser team is coached by Kathy Gaiser, Shelby Gaiser, Rick Lepley, and Angel Runyeon.
COSI on Wheels returns to Kinder!
The word COSI stands for Center Of Science and Industry. COSI is all about mind-blowing fun providing opportunities to play, explore, discover, and learn together. The students and staff want to thank the PTO and Kinder community for the financial backing to have this great program come to Kinder on Wednesday, March 26th. This year’s theme is ENERGY. Parent volunteers are still needed.
Kindergarten Registration Information:
Starting Monday, April 21st and continuing until Friday, April 25th, Kindergarten registration will be held for the 2008-2009 school year. The days and hours are as follows:
Monday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am to 2:00 pm plus additional hours - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Parents are to bring: Certifiied copy of child’s birth certificate, Social Security Card, proof of residency (water bill, DP&L bill, etc), immunization records and certified copy of custody order (if applicable). Please contact the Kinder office with any questions: 866-4461.
Boxtops for Education and Go Play Labels
Hey parents! Want to help the PTO at Kinder school earn money? Just log on to www.boxtops4education.com and www.goplaylabels.com to see how the programs work and register for Kinder school! You can also send in your labels from boxtops4education and goplay water labels. A drawing for each grade level will be held for all students who have sent in labels. Any questions regarding these programs, please call Marcia Southerland @ 865-0244.
PTO March Skating Party
On Wednesday March 19th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 come join the Kinder Kangaroos for the monthly skating party at Romar Skating Rink in Germantown. This month, all fourth graders will be admitted FREE! Presale tickets will be on sale after school on the playground/gym on the 19th for $1.50. Tickets at the door are $2.00. So come on out and join the fun!
Notes from the Office:
• Be sure to call the office by 9:00 am if your child will be absent/late for school. Voice mail is on 24/7.
• If your child will be leaving school early, send a note with him/her advising the office.
• Students who arrive late to school must be signed in at the office by an adult.
• Please notify the office, in writing, any contact information changes. (telephone, address or other changes).
• For school information and contacting us by e-mail, please visit us on the web at: www.miamisburgcityschools.org
THANK YOU MIAMISBURG VOTERS FOR SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS
Important Dates
March Events:
Fri 14th 5th grade – DARE classes begin
Sat 15th Destination Imagination Teams perform @ Sinclair
Cub Scout Pack 1 – Pinewood Derby
Mon 17th Miamisburg Police Safety Belt Program – 3rd Grade
Wed 19th DPO Magic Carpet Program – 1st Grade
PTO Skating Party – 6 - 8 pm
Free Admission – 4th Grade
Fri 21st Teacher In-Service – NO SCHOOL
Tue 25th Miamisburg Bd of Education Mtg 7 pm
Wed 26th COSI on Wheels Program @ Kinder
Fri 28th Miamisburg Fire – Spring Weather
Safety Program (Kindergarten & 1st)
Mar. 31st – Apr. 4th Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April Events
Tues 8th PTO Meeting – 6 pm
Wed 9th Monthly Reading Rewards Program
Fri 11th Report Cards Sent Home
Kinder Vision: To ensure a safe, nurturing community dedicated to educate, motivate and challenge lifelong learners.
March Events:
Fri 14th 5th grade – DARE classes begin
Sat 15th Destination Imagination Teams perform @ Sinclair
Cub Scout Pack 1 – Pinewood Derby
Mon 17th Miamisburg Police Safety Belt Program – 3rd Grade
Wed 19th DPO Magic Carpet Program – 1st Grade
PTO Skating Party – 6 - 8 pm
Free Admission – 4th Grade
Fri 21st Teacher In-Service – NO SCHOOL
Tue 25th Miamisburg Bd of Education Mtg 7 pm
Wed 26th COSI on Wheels Program @ Kinder
Fri 28th Miamisburg Fire – Spring Weather
Safety Program (Kindergarten & 1st)
Mar. 31st – Apr. 4th Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April Events
Tues 8th PTO Meeting – 6 pm
Wed 9th Monthly Reading Rewards Program
Fri 11th Report Cards Sent Home
Kinder Vision: To ensure a safe, nurturing community dedicated to educate, motivate and challenge lifelong learners.