Blue Jacket Buzz

Blue Jacket Families,

We are well into a wonderful school year!! Our Blue Jackets are definitely learning and enjoying daily instruction with our outstanding teachers. The end of the first quarter is quickly approaching and report cards will be issued on Wednesday, October 30th. Also, parent/teacher conferences are underway this month. Parents have the opportunity for an in person conference with teachers. This is a great time to ask any questions about your child's progress thus far in the school year.

Thank you to all families that have donated to the teachers' lounge. They have thoroughly enjoyed all of the sweet treats, savory snacks, and caffeinated coffee!

Wishing you all a great extended weekend! Enjoy and see you next Wednesday!

Mrs. Kinlaw

Because we raised over $20,000, Mrs. Kinlaw kissed a goat!

5th Grade is selling chocolate. They are down to their last 10 boxes.

If you'd like to purchase a chocolate bar, please send in $2.00 with your child. ​

Thank you for supporting our 5th grade classes.

Any changes to your child's record must be made through the new link on your parent portal. These changes include: updating telephone number, adding or taking someone off a pick-up or emergency list, changing photo release, etc.

To make a change, the parent will need to log into their parent portal in Powerschool and to the left scroll down to year round updates and make the changes there.

If you need assistance, please contact our Data Quality Clerk, Mrs. Vicki Bunker. vbunker@horrycountyschools.net

Backpack Buddies believes that students who can go to school prepared will be more successful. Children should have the opportunity to grow, learn and be a child for as long as they can while receiving basic needs. If your family would benefit from the Backpack Buddies program, please email Mrs. Hemingway at ehemingway002@horrycountyschools.net for a form to fill out and return.

Elizabeth Hemingway, Aynor Elementary School Counselor, 3rd-5th

Erin Monday, Aynor Elementary School Counselor, CD-2nd

Please scan the QR code below or visit JOSTENSYEARBOOK.COM to order your 2024-2025 AES Yearbook! They are $25 each.

Optional Cover Personalization (adding student name) available for online purchase only.

Our Read Marathon has begun! Students can mark a running shoe on their reading log for every 10 minutes they read. All reading logs are due Monday, November 4th. Click here to download a reading log.

If our school reads 75,000 minutes, Mrs. Crute will dress up like a pancake.

If our school reads 100,000 minutes, Mrs. Crute will dress up like a cup of coffee.

If our school reads 125,000 minutes, Mrs. Crute will dress up like a Whoopee Cushion.

Thank you to the families that have signed up for our annual SchoolStore music fundraiser! Week 2 of our fundraiser has completely amazed me, we’ve raised over $550 for our music program and with 59% of our school signed up we have 20 entries for the weekly Book Vending Machine drawing, and 10 entries for our school to be chosen for a trip to Aruba raffle! Wow! I know students are already looking for their next prize and SchoolStore will send other prizes earned in batches. As I receive the next round of prizes, they will be passed out as soon as possible. Thank you for all your help in supporting our music program, I am looking forward to purchasing us new instruments this year through our fundraiser.

Mark your calendars, we have our first performance of the year scheduled:

November 8th – 4th Grade, Veterans Day Program

November 21st – 2nd Grade, Thanksgiving Program

December 19th – 5th Grade, Winter Musical

More information for these events will be available as the dates get closer.

Mrs. Lisa Christy

Are you interested in volunteering with the PTO? If so, please complete the google doc below.

AES PTO Volunteer Form

Please complete the form below if you are interested in volunteering with PTO events.

All volunteers must complete a background check and be approved through HCS.

VOLUNTEER AT HCS

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at: AESPTObluejackets@gmail.com

With the start of the 2024-2025 school year, Horry County Schools will use OPENGATE weapon detection scanners to screen all students and guests including all elementary schools.

Please watch the video to learn more:

CLICK HERE

Our #1 goal is to ensure that Aynor Elementary is a SAFE environment for our Blue Jackets. To do this, we hold a variety of safety drills throughout the year. Safety drills enhance school safety by allowing students and staff to understand proper emergency procedures outside of a crisis situation.

What drills will our Blue Jackets participate in throughout the school year?

Fire Drill: Students and staff practice exiting the building in case of a fire.

Tornado Drill: Students and staff take safety position lining up along an interior wall or the safest area, in case of a tornado.

Earthquake Drill: Students and staff DROP, COVER and HOLD ON, getting under a table or desk if one is near, in case of an earthquake.

Intruder Drill: Our school has adopted the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling the protocol.

Metal Detectors: Staff will use a metal detector to check students and their materials/backpacks as they enter the building.

Only bus riders will enter the bus entrance doors. Car riders will enter through the side entrance.

All students will go through metal detectors daily before entering the classroom each morning. Parents are not allowed to walk their student to class.

• Breakfast is served 7:00-7:25.
• Parents are not allowed to walk down the sidewalk where students are being dropped off.
• Only buses are allowed in the bus drop off zone. Parents do not walk or drive in the bus drop off zone during student arrival times.
  

• Do not drop children off in the parking lot for safety reasons.
• Please remain in your car during drop-off. Staff will be available to assist your student.
• Obey the directions of teachers on duty. We are working diligently to make drop-off efficient and safe for everyone.
• In order to help the line move safely and smoothly, have your student gather their supplies and be ready to exit the vehicle promptly.
• Students may only exit on the right side of the vehicle.
• If your child is having difficulties exiting the vehicle, you will be asked to pull to visitor parking.
• Wait until the car in front of you departs to exit. Do not go around vehicles.
• In order to unload the maximum number of students in the drop off zone, please pull up as far as possible when unloading your child.

• Afternoon dismissal begins at 2:30. Our campus will begin receiving parents and guardians of car riders at 2:00. Avoid parking or impeding traffic on Jordanville Rd. This area will be monitored by Aynor Police Department.

• Please remain in your car during pick-up.
• Display your student’s name (AES car tag) on the dash of your car so it is easily visible to teachers on duty.
• If you need additional car tags, please notify the front office staff.
• Students may only enter on the right side of the vehicle.
• Wait until the car in front of you departs to exit. Do not go around vehicles.
• In order to load the maximum number of students in the pick up zone, please pull up as far as possible when picking up your child.
• Obey the directions of teachers on duty. We are working diligently to make pick up efficient and safe for everyone.
• Only buses are allowed in the bus zone. Parents do not walk or drive in the bus zone during student dismissal times.

* To ensure the safety of all students, if you do not have a car tag, you will be asked to go to the front office to be verified.