Nov 12 – Holiday, NO SCHOOL
Nov 14 – SIT Meeting, 3:30 pm
Nov 21 – Deadline for gift card sales
Nov 22 & 23 – Thanksgiving,
NO SCHOOL
Nov. 26 –Report Cards Go Home
Nov 28 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
Dec 1 – Holiday Fair/Vendor Day
SIT MEETING…
The West Kingston School Improvement Team (SIT) will meet at 3:30 on Wednesday, November 14th. The school improvement plan will do a final review of the plan in preparation for submitting it to the State. Please consider joining our School Improvement Team.
THEME BASKET RAFFLE…
We are pleased to announce our annual “theme basket” raffle. It will be held in conjunction with the Holiday Fair/Vendor Day on Saturday, December 1st. We are hoping to display the theme baskets at the school during Parent Conferences on Wednesday, November 28th. Tickets will be available in the office during conferences. Prices are $1 each or 6 for $5. More information is being sent home on a separate sheet.
MUSIC NEWS…
Chorus
The chorus will be performing at 10:30 am on December 1st at the Holiday Shopping Fair being sponsored by the PTO.
3rd & 4th Grade Students
A reminder to take your recorders to music class.
5th Grade Students
The elementary music teachers will be making a presentation to the school committee at their meeting next Tuesday, November 13th in the high school library. Any 5th grade student who is interested in performing the Troika dance that we are learning in music class is welcome to participate. Only 15-21 students are needed, so return your response to Ms. Toy ASAP if you want to be involved. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm, but participants will need to arrive by 6:45 pm.
PTO NEWS…
IMPORTANT DATES…
November 21st deadline for gift card sales.
December 1st Vendor Day
Vendor Day…December 1st
Come and join the holiday fun while doing some shopping at the same time. Children are invited to come with you and can participate in some fun holiday activities while Mom and Dad shop the day away. If anyone is interested in renting a table for Vendor Day, please contact Tricia Angeli at 783-7889 or email at triciaangeli@cox.net. We are in need of volunteers for this event, so if you are available and want to help, contact Tricia.
Hawk-A-Thon
Our Hawk-a-thon jog-a-thon fundraiser was a great success! Pledge sheets and returns were due on Tuesday, November 6th. All students who returned theirs (even if it’s blank) will receive a responsibility award of a water bottle from APC. Look for them in backpacks on Friday. Donations are still being accepted and can be sent to the office. Thanks to all for making this healthy fundraiser a success.
Hawk Gear
Our annual Hawk Gear sale order forms are going home today. Students/families can order tees (short or long sleeve) and sweatshirts (crew neck or hoodies). Show your West Kingston pride with Hawk Gear! Order forms are due to the office by Friday, November 16th. Delivery is planned for December 7th. Please call Deb Sprague at 792-9131 if you have any questions.
Event Photos
If anyone has any pictures from any school events that they would like to be considered for the yearbook, please send a hard copy to the school in an envelope addressed to the PTO via backpack, or email pictures to mcromack1@cox.net.
Box Tops
Don’t forget to send in those Box Tops. Even though they may seem small, they can make a difference!
Babysitting Needed
We are in need of babysitters for the afternoon PTO meetings every other month. If you have someone or know someone in need of volunteer hours or community service, please contact Tricia Angeli at 783-7889.
Coats for Kids
It’s time to dig out your children’s old coats, mittens, boots, etc… We are collecting these items as well as new hats to donate to the Jonnycake Center in Peace Dale.
If you would like to donate any items, there is a box in the main office area until November 21st. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse, Debi Vannoy. Thanks for your support!
ART CLASS…
October Art Class is over. November Art Club will begin on November 8th. It will be a 3 week program. We will work on paper mosaics. Sign-ups will be going home this week. Any questions, call Laurie Andrews @ 782-9172.
FROM THE NURSE…
The dentist was here today to check those students who did not return dental slips. If your child was seen and passed the screening, they will be taking their card home. If your child failed, I will be mailing their card home. Any questions, feel free to call me. Debi Vannoy
PBIS…
The following students were recognized for our Positive Behavior Intervention Support program. Congratulations to: Joey H., Jackson C., Aidan M., Sophia B., Matthew F., Matthew M., John H., Ryan K., Ashanti M., Frank K., Thomas C., Madison P., Tyanna W., Jason F., Kyle H., Devin L., Hossam Z., Rose E., Gabriel H., Mitch S., Ellie S., Maya S., Emma M., and Kyle H.
On Fridays, we pull names of all those students who were recognized for the week and they are then able to pick a prize from our prize box. They were: Isabelle F., Frank K., Jake B., Kyle H., and Ryan K.
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