Blue Jacket Buzz

Dear Parents,

Students have had a fun and exciting experience with the Boosterthon Fundraiser. Students spray painted hair, pied the coach, and cheered on a fast & furious tricycle race. A BIG thank you to AES PTO for organizing this event. We appreciate all the support we have received from our parents and community members.

Please be reassured that the safety of our students is our top priority. Our school has safety procedures in place in the event of any emergency. Your child will participate in various safety drills this year which include: fire, tornado, earthquake and intruder. Our faculty and staff are trained in the “I Love You Guys Foundation” safety protocols. We are always vigilant and focused on maintaining the safety of our students each day. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Next week our Blue Jacket life skill is “Being Respectful”. Blue Jackets being respectful means listening to your teachers, being kind to our friends, and following all school procedures. Being respectful creates an environment that makes AES the BEST!!

Kind Regards,

Mrs. Kinlaw

Principal

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.

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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.

If you choose to pay the Technology Fee, you may send payment with your student. We accept cash, check, or credit card for payment (must be in person for CC).

All students in grades K-12 are given the option to pay a Technology Fee of $25 for the full academic year, due at the time of registration. You will have the option to pay online or pay in person.

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.

We will be starting our annual music fundraiser soon, with a new hugger to collect! Please keep an eye out for details. I was blown away last year with the amount of support our community showed to our music program, and this year I have some new instruments and equipment in mind to make our music room even better! Thank you!

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

• September 21st – Blue Pan Jam and D.R.U.M. Band at the Aynor Hoedown Harvest Festival (weather permitting)
• Blue Pan Jam, will start around 9 AM in the grass field next to Anderson Brothers Bank (617 8th Ave, Aynor, SC 29511) as pre-parade entertainment
• D.R.U.M. Band, will be featured in the parade which starts at 10 AM

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

If you are interested in renting the Spirit Rock for a special occasion, please complete the form below:

AES SPIRIT ROCK REQUEST FORM

You can visit OLD SOUTH DESIGNS to purchase your gear! You have the option for home delivery or school delivery.

An order form will be going home next week. Items can be delivered to your students.

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.

The cafeteria will sell chips and cereal bars Monday - Thursday.

Ice Cream has returned on Friday! Cost $1

This is not included with the price of lunch, please send money with your student or create an account at MySchoolBucks.com to add money.

Create an account at MySchoolBucks.com for an easy way to add money to your child's lunch account. Your child's student ID is needed. This can be found on your PowerSchool account. Please email Mrs. Beth Davis at bdavis002@horrycountyschools.net if you need assistance.