• This week:
• King Spirit Week
• Count Day 10/1
• Field Day Reminders - 10/4
• Popcorn Friday- 10/4

New- Schoolwide attendance goal and reward

• Celebrate King Students
• • 5th Grade King Pride Group #2
  • Cross Country
• D11 Student Handbook for conduct, attendance and discipline
• Parking Lot/Crosswalk Reminders
• Upcoming events
• October calendar Info (Fall Break, 10/23 Half Day, Conference Info)
• PTA News:
• • Red Robin Fundraiser Night
  • Reflections Contest
  • Upcoming Popcorn Fridays
  • Fall Festival
  • In and Out
• Absences and Tardies
  
• Pre-Arranged Absences
  
• Heath room needs
  
• Crossing guards needed
  
• Breakfast and Lunch Application
  
• School Lunch Dietary Modifications
  
• All students get free breakfast/lunch. Completing this form helps our school/D11 and can be used for other family supports
  
• Breakfast/Lunch Menu
  
• District News
  
• D11 Family Literacy Program
  
• Russell Middle School 10/11 Haunted Hallway Invite
  
• Links
  
• How to stay connected

Every October, schools and school districts participate in something called the "October Count" during which school districts count student attendance to be certified for school funding purposes. This is a very important date for us, as we determine the funding our school receives from the state based on how many students we enroll.

Please know this date is October 1, and we ask that you please make every effort to have your students in school for the entire day during this time. If you have any questions about the October count, please reach out to us.

King Elementary's Field Day is Friday October 4th from 8:15 am to 11:10 am for grades 1st-5th.

Kindergarteners have Field Day from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

We hope for great weather, but your child needs to be prepared for whatever the weather brings that day.

Things that your child will need to have include safe shoes designed for running in, appropriate clothes for Colorado's Fall weather, sunscreen, and a water bottle that can be refilled.

Parents are invited to watch and play in the day's activities (Please leave your dogs and pets at home for this event).

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Poole at 719-328-6025 or James.Poole@d11.org

We're climbing towards reaching our goal of 95% attendance. Our current goal is to reach 92% . When we have 92% attendance for 4 days in a row we will have a whole school mystery reward (examples: extra recess, spirit days, popsicle parties, etc). Our goal is 95% because we understand that there will be absences for illness and emergencies. We are hoping that outside of illnesses and emergencies all students will be attendance.

Our King Pride Group #2 Worked on team building activities. 5th graders have the opportunity to apply to be in King Pride. We have so much interest that we divide them into two groups. King Pride Groups will be working on Random Acts of Kindness projects for the school, modeling positive behaviors with King students and mentoring younger students at school during the year.

King Lions had their last D11 Cross Country meet of the season. We are so proud of the growth our King students have achieved. It’s been a great season! We want to say a BIG thank you to Mrs. Raboin and Mrs. Cross for coaching our cross country team!

D11 has updated the Student Handbook. Go to the link below and scroll past the board policies to access the updated Student Handbook. We added a link to the bottom of Lion Tracks so that you can access this important information whenever you have a question.

Our parking lot is a busy place, especially during drop-off and pick-up times. Ensuring the safety of everyone who enters and exits our school grounds is a shared responsibility, and we need your help to maintain a safe environment for our students. Here are some key guidelines and reminders:

1. Adhere to Speed Limits: Please drive slowly and cautiously when entering and leaving the parking lot. The speed limit within our lot is 5 mph. This helps ensure that drivers have ample time to react to unexpected movements from pedestrians and other vehicles.

2. Use Designated Areas: Always park in designated parking spaces and avoid parking in areas marked for staff or emergency vehicles. This helps keep traffic flowing smoothly and provides clear access for emergency responders if needed. Reminder, please do not park where the daycare buses park or the area directly outside of the kitchen.

3. Follow Traffic Patterns: Observe and follow the traffic flow patterns established in the parking lot. This includes respecting one-way signs and directional arrows. Adhering to these patterns minimizes confusion and reduces the risk of accidents.

4. Supervise Children: Always hold your child's hand and supervise them closely as they walk to and from your vehicle. Remind them to use crosswalks and avoid running or playing in the parking lot.

5. Do Not Block Traffic: When waiting in your vehicle, please avoid blocking lanes or the flow of traffic. If you need to wait, use designated waiting areas if available or park in a designated space.

6. Respect Crossing Guards: Our crossing guards are there to help ensure the safety of your children. Please follow their directions and give them the space they need to do their job effectively.

7. Report Concerns: If you notice any safety hazards or have concerns about parking lot conditions, please report them to the school office so that we can address them promptly.

By following these guidelines, we can all contribute to a safer and more efficient environment for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping us create a safe school experience for our students.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This week is spirit week- see above

October 1: Count Day

October 4: King Field Day

October 7: School Accountability 5:00 (library) and PTA 6:00 (mini gym)

October 9: Red Robin PTA Fundraiser Night

October 14-18- No Students for FALL Break

October 15: Parent Teacher Conferences 7:30am-3:30pm

October 23: Half Day for Students; Students dismissed at 11:50 and Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30-7:30

October 26: King PTA Fall Festival

November 4 - November 15: PTA APEX Fun Run Fundraising

November 14: PTA APEX Fun Run

November 18: No Students

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

The calendar for October has some changes this year. There is no school for students October 14th-18th for Fall Break. Teachers work on Monday and Tuesday that week. The first opportunity for Parent Teacher Conferences will be Tuesday, October 15th, from 7:30-3:30.

October 23rd will be a half day for students. Students will be dismissed at 11:50. Lunch will be served before students leave and Parent Teacher Conferences will be held from 12:30-7:30 PM. We will communicate the plans for After School Enrichment to ASE families by October 4th.

Each year, students in Pre-K through Grade 12 are invited to create and submit original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2); Intermediate (Grades 3-5); Middle School (Grades 6-8); High School (Grades 9-12); and Accessible Arts** (All grades welcome).

PTA has been getting our students excited to participate! Please email kingd11PTA@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Next Popcorn Friday - Oct 4 and 25, Nov 1 and 15, Dec 6 and 20

Saturday, October 26th is the King PTA Fall Festival. You won't want to miss this fun-filled day! More information will be sent home closer to the event.

The In-and-Out truck will be at the King PTA Fall Festival on October 26th! Proceeds from ticket sales benefit King PTA, so please come out and show your support! Meal tickets MUST be purchased by October 22nd. No tickets will be sold at the Fall Festival. Please see flyer for additional information. We hope to see you at the Fall Festival!

D11 is focusing on the ABC's of learning this year:

Attendance

Behavior

Cell Phones

We want all students to maintain an attendance rate above 90%. To excuse your student, please call 719-328-6000.

To increase learning time we want all students in the classroom ready to learn at the 7:50 bell. Students who enter King after the 7:50 bell are tardy and will need to have a tardy pass from the office to enter the classroom. Thank you for helping us get started on time each morning!

If your student is going to be out of town for an extended absence, please make sure to fill out the Pre-Arranged Absence Form a week in advance if possible. Parents please request missing work form classroom teachers.

Our Health room could use some clothing donations. Specifically, we could really use some size 10-14 pants, shirts, and jackets and boys K-1 clothes.

King Elementary is looking for a Crossing Guard for after school. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Krueger, tammy.krueger@d11.org

We can not make special meals for students with dietary preferences for religious, ethical, or cultural reasons, or general health concerns. However, if a student has a dietary restriction that needs to be accommodated for medical reasons, such as a food allergy, celiac disease, or a sensitivity that impacts the student in a way that would cause negative symptoms (ex: lactose intolerance that causes GI distress), we are able to make special meals for them. In order to make special meals, we would need to have the following form completed by the student’s parent and physician and returned to our department. https://www.d11.org/fs/resource-manager/view/0116ea1d-900c-4fb5-83a3-749d83ac2a12 .

Even though school meals are now free, if you qualify for free or reduced lunch, please fill out the application, anyway. ***It can provide additional benefits to you and your school in the form of fee waivers, additional school funding, and Summer-EBT Benefits.***

To fill out the application please go tohttps://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=JX9G3Q

Hoy, viernes 2 de agosto de 2024, es el último día para comer comidas gratis.

A pesar de que las comidas escolares ahora son gratuitas, si califica para un almuerzo gratuito o reducido, por favor complete la solicitud, de todos modos. Puede proporcionarle beneficios adicionales a usted y a su escuela en forma de exenciones de cuotas, financiación escolar adicional y beneficios de Summer-EBT.

Para completar la solicitud, vaya ahttps://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=JX9G3Q

Dear King families,

We want to help you stay connected and engaged with King Elementary School and The Colorado Springs School District 11 this school year. We must have updated information on file so you receive every crucial communication through email, phone calls, text messages, App alerts, social media, or all of the above! You want to receive emergency communications, inclement weather announcements, opportunities for your student, and other important messages from King and the District. To do this, you must verify/update your contact information in PowerSchool (Parent Portal) AND opt-in to certain communication methods via The Loop (Mass Communication Platform).

Learn about the important ways we can stay connected below and please log in to update information and complete important registration forms.

• Contains parent and student rights documents, media opt-out forms, the demographics of the student, parent info, emergency contact info, grades, bus schedules, etc.

• If your contact information is not up to date in PowerSchool you will not receive important communications via email or phone

• Digital registration forms in PowerSchool replace paper ones received at the start of each school year

• Forms will need to be completed for EACH student

• Forms will need to be completed by each guardian if they wish to receive individual communications

• Can be used via the website or download the App

HOW TO LOG INTO POWERSCHOOL TO VERIFY/UPDATE INFORMATION

• Parents/Guardians

• Visit d11.org/PowerSchool

• Select the PowerSchool Parent Portal Icon.

• Log in using the Username and Password emailed to you.

• Click on the link for the ACPS Back to School Forms (2024-2025) on the left side of the navigation menu.

• If you can't remember your login credentials, please contact the school’s front office.

• After you initially login to PowerSchool on the website, you can download and use the App. Search ‘PowerSchool’ in your Apple or Android App Store and log in with your credentials emailed to you.

• Before using the PowerSchool App or logging into the Parent Portal, you must create a PowerSchool Parent account in a web browser, if you haven’t already...

• Click here to set up your Parent Portal account.

• You will need the access ID and password for each child. If you haven't received your login information, contact the school to receive an access ID and password.
  
  

• More information can be found on the PowerSchool webpage.

Mass Communication Platform

• Used by schools and the District

• Guardians MUST SUBSCRIBE to The Loop by logging onto the platform and selecting how they want to be contacted

• Guardians are not automatically enrolled in The Loop at registration
• This is an opt-in Mass Communication platform

• Keeps you informed and connected during emergencies and for regular communications throughout the school year

• Pulls your contact information from PowerSchool

• Via The Loop, your school and the District can contact you by phone, email, newsletters, app notification (if you have the D11 App), and text message -but you must opt-in for app notifications and text messaging.

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE LOOP

• Parents/Guardians

• Log into the D11 Loop: https://d11.parentlink.net

• Use the credentials emailed to you. If you did not receive an email with your login information, please contact the school's front office

• If you want to receive notifications via text message, please add a text/SMS number on the account tab. Text messages are always an opt-in option.

• To use your Apple or Android device (this will download the D11 App):

• Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play on your device.

• Search for Colorado Springs School District 11 and download the Colorado Springs SD 11 app.

• Use the Loop Login ID and Password that was emailed to you.
  
  

• For more information visit the D11 Engagement website

Is an always-on online customer service and communication tool to help District 11 staff better serve our community. With Let's Talk! anyone can submit a question, comment, concern, suggestion, or compliment 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from a computer, tablet, or smartphone and receive a timely response.

In some cases, you will be routed to a page with more information on that topic. From there if you do not find the answer to your question or you wish to submit a comment, you can click the Contact Us link on the right side of the page for the form. Your submission will be routed to the appropriate district team member. If you share your contact information, someone will follow up with you.

If you learn about something that may cause harm to others or yourself, please call 911 or use the Safe 2 Tell Colorado Report.

• Find up-to-date information and emergency communications

• Use LET’S TALK to ask questions, request tours, and connect with both your school and the District
• This is the best way to make sure your questions are answered by the most appropriate parties
  
• LET’S TALK button is located on the home page of the school’s and district’s websites
  
• See D11 homepage: https://www.d11.org/

Celebrate, share and stay in the know!

• Follow King on Facebook:

• https://www.facebook.com/king.d11

• Follow The Colorado Springs School District 11 on Facebook and Instagram:

• https://www.facebook.com/cosschoolsd11/

• @cosschoolsd11

• https://www.instagram.com/cssd11/

• @cssd11

Learn about events and opportunities across the district and be future ready.

• Peachjar
• Peachjar is a digital bulletin board that unites schools, families, and the community. It eliminates the need for paper flyers and ensures that information about community programs and events gets home.
• All parents or guardians with an email address on file with the District will automatically be registered to receive digital flyers from their school through peachjar. Community-based organizations submit flyers for approval, and once approved, parents or guardians can access them anytime, anywhere, and share them with family or friends.
• The District generally posts new flyers on Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Parents may unsubscribe via a link on the digital flyers if they wish.

Thank you for taking the time to make sure you are connected with us. Please reach out to our front office 719-328-6000 if you have any questions or concerns.

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Kindergarten-5th Grade

7:20 Breakfast served. Please arrive before breakfast doors shut at 7:45.

7:35 Teachers on outside duty. Unless eating breakfast, students should not arrive until 7:35

7:45 First Bell - All students enter classrooms.

Students entering the building after 7:45 need to enter through the front entrance.

7:50 Learning Begins. Students are counted as tardy after the 7:50 bell.

2:50 Dismissal

Preschool

AM 2.5 hours T-F totaling 10 hours per week. 7:50-10:20

PM 3 hours M-F totaling 15 hours per week. 11:50-2:50

Email: tammy.krueger@d11.org

Website: https://king.d11.org/

Location: 6110 Sapporo Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80918

phone: 719-328-6000

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