Blue Jacket Buzz

Dear Blue Jackets,

Welcome back to another exciting school year! As we embark on this new chapter together, we would like to extend a warm welcome to all our returning students, as well as those who are joining our school community for the first time. Here at Aynor Elementary School, we believe in putting students first and building positive relationships with all that we serve. Our team of educators and staff members are committed to providing a nurturing learning environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential. We are looking forward to a great first week back and an outstanding school year!

See you soon,

Shamara Kinlaw, Principal

Lindsay Cook, Assistant 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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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. Refrain from walking or driving in the bus drop off zone.

• 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.

• The gate at the car loop will not be opened until 2:00 pm. We ask that you wait in the right lane to allow traffic flow in the left lane.
  
• 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.
  

* 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.

Early Childhood, Child Development, and Kindergarten students will start school on a staggered schedule.

• Early Childhood families were contacted via telephone by their child's teacher.

• Child Development families were contacted via telephone by their child's teacher.

• Kindergarten families received a letter with your child's start date.

If you would like to refer your student for placement in the gifted and talented program please fill out this Parent Referral Form. Alternative translations can be found here. If you need a form sent home with your student, please email me at emonday@horrycountyschools.net. This form must be turned in before Monday, September 16th.

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

As part of our ongoing efforts to prioritize the safety and security of our schools, Horry County Schools (HCS) is implementing additional protocols and procedures for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. We know it takes a team effort of our staff, students, and parents working together to provide the safest environment possible. One of the new safety protocols is the requirement that all students who choose to carry a backpack must use a clear backpack, starting this upcoming school year.

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• All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2024-2025 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

  The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a non-pricing meal service option for qualifying schools and school districts. CEPallows breakfast and lunch to be offered to all enrolled students at no cost. Schools and school districts that qualify are reimbursed for meals using a formula based on the percentage of students that are categorically eligible for free meals based on their participation in other State assistance programs.

  This year, CEP in South Carolina has expanded to include students who receive Medicaid benefits, enabling all HCS schools to qualify for the 2024-2025 school year. Participation in this program also eliminates the requirement for parents/guardians to fill out Free and Reduced Meal applications.

  Students will still have the option to purchase additional meals, food & snack items, and beverages at à la carte prices. À la carte items can be paid for in cash or by prepayment on the student’s cafeteria account. Charging for à la carte sales is not allowed. Prepayments can be made by cash or check at your child’s school cafeteria or with a debit card by setting up an account at myschoolbucks.com. Any charges remaining on a student’s cafeteria account from a prior school year are still the parent’s responsibility. If needed, payment arrangements for larger balances can be made by contacting the school cafeteria manager.