Kidder Family Newsletter

Candy Grams are Back!

Spread sweetness this holiday season with our Candy Cane Gram fundraiser! For just $1.00, you can purchase a Candy Cane Gram and write a message to a friend, teacher, or staff member. These grams not only bring joy but also support the Kidder PBIS program. Please return the attached form along with cash in an envelope marked "Candy Cane Grams." Only exact change will be accepted, as no change will be given. Additional forms are available in the office upon request.

Candy Gram forms were sent home on Friday, December 6th. Please return the completed forms by December 13th.

All Candy Cane Grams will be distributed to classrooms from December 18th through December 20th. Candy canes have been generously donated by Lamphear’s Lawn Service.

PDF Link to Candy Gram form.

PTG Penguin Patch Holiday Shop: The holidays are just around the corner, and there's no better place to shop than at the PTG Penguin Patch Holiday Shop! The shop will be open from December 9 to December 13, with special evening hours on December 12 from 5 to 7 PM. Additionally, the PTG is still seeking volunteers to help support this event.

4th GRADE COGAT TESTING: On Tuesday, December 10, 4th graders will take the Cognitive Abilities Test™ (CogAT®). Please ensure your child has a good night's sleep and eats a balanced breakfast. If possible, avoid doctor appointments or a vacation day.

Sincerely,

Beth Dagostino

Principal

edagostino@bcsoh.org

Kara Rawson

Asst. Principal

krawson@bcsoh.org

These students

PreSchool - Anders G.

PreSchool - Nora W.

Kindergarten - Camila S.

1st Grade - Isabella A.

2nd Grade - Kinsley C.

3rd Grade - Brenna H.

4th Grade - Blake R.

5th Grade - Avery B.

Do you have a fantastic Kidder teacher or staff member in mind who has truly made a difference in your student’s life? Now’s your chance to shout it from the rooftops! Recognize that extraordinary individual and share how they’ve gone above and beyond for your student. Fill out the form below, and we’ll create a special certificate to celebrate their incredible impact! Let’s spread the appreciation!

Kidder Shout Out Form

The Brunswick City School District is committed to providing all children with teachers who are well-trained and certified in the areas that they teach. High quality professional development is made available to all teachers to update and increase their professional knowledge.

Brunswick City Schools is pleased to inform you that all of the classroom teachers assigned to teach your child meet or exceed the qualifications needed to be rated as Highly Qualified Teachers. Our teachers are all fully certified to teach in the areas they have been assigned and are eligible for the Highly Qualified designation due to having taken and passed required licensure exams and/or having taken advanced coursework or earned advanced degrees.

Specific additional information regarding the qualifications of your child’s teacher can be obtained by contacting Heidi Armentrout, Director of Personnel.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Heggerty and OG Family Night! A heartfelt shout-out to Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Falin, and our Family Engagement Committee for your unwavering commitment to spreading our passion for reading. If you couldn’t make it to the event, don’t worry—you can check out our presentation below.

December

9-13 PTG Penguin Patch (Holiday Shop)

10~ 4G CogAT Test

12 ~ 5G Holiday Show, 6 pm ~ Parents

12 ~ PTG Penguin Patch 5-7 pm

17-19 PTG Holiday Lunch Raffle

18, ~ PTG Meeting 6-7 pm - Location TBD

20 ~ PBIS Quarter 2 / 5G Holiday Show ~Staff and Students 9:30

20, ~ Curl-up and Read ~Students Only

20 ~ Spring Mist Farm, 9-2 ~Students Only

20 ~ PTG Snowball School Dance ~Students Only

20, ~ End of 2nd Quarter - End of 1st Semester

23-31 ~ Winter Break

January

1-5 Winter Break

6 ~ Staff Inservice Day - No School

7 ~ Classes Resume PreK-5

10 ~ Popcorn/ Water Day

13-24 DIBELS MOY Benchmark

15 ~ 2-5 G MAP Reading Benchmark

15 ~ PTG Meeting

16 ~ 2-5 G MAP Math Benchmark

17, ~ Peer Screening for 24-25 SY ~ 10 am

17 ~ PTG Winter Movie Night 6-8 pm

20 ~ MLK Jr Day - No School

20 ~ PTG NEO Extreme Sports Outing

22 ~ Safety Drill #3 @ 1:45 pm

27th- 31st Great Kindness Challenge

30 ~ Showcase of Excellence / Drama Club 6:45 pm @ BMS

For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn cash for schools — with products they already buy! Today, you can find hundreds of participating products throughout the store. Scan your receipt with the Box Tops app and you’ll earn for your school with every Box Tops product you buy. Start earning Kidder money by downloading the Box Tops App.

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Questions? Email the PTG at KidderPTG@gmail.com

SCHOOL FEES & LUNCH ACCOUNT

Over the summer, BCSD transitioned our lunch and student fee payment system to a new vendor, PaySchools. Click here for PaySchools Central to register and create your account.

Please note that any balances on your student’s lunch accounts (from MySchoolBucks) have already been transferred to PaySchools and will be available immediately upon creating your account in PaySchools. Also, any outstanding student class fees have been transferred to PaySchools. You will also have the option to pay any Athletic and Marching Band Pay to Participate fees through your PaySchools account.

Additionally, parents interested in applying for free and reduced lunches can submit applications starting July 31, 2024, using their PaySchools account.

There are no fees involved when paying your student's fees online.

There will be a small transaction fee for the Meal Accounts.

• Credit/Debit Cards (Transactions less than $25.00) $1.65 per transaction

• Credit/Debit Cards (Transactions $25 to $49.99) $2.00 per transaction

• Credit/Debit Cards (Transactions greater than $49.99) 4.5%

• Electronic Check (All transaction amounts) $1.75 per transaction

Several PaySchool links are provided below. At the bottom of each informational document, you will find PaySchools customer service contact information. Feel free to reach out to PaySchools if you encounter a problem when creating your account.

If you have a district-related question regarding your fees please contact Tina Campbell, Administrative Assistant to the Treasurer, at tcampbell@bcsoh.org. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this transition.

PaySchools Parent Registration

PaySchools Free and Reduced Application

PaySchool Meal Account

The Brunswick City School District is committed to providing all children with teachers who are well-trained and certified in the areas that they teach. High quality professional development is made available to all teachers to update and increase their professional knowledge.

Brunswick City Schools is pleased to inform you that all of the classroom teachers assigned to teach your child meet or exceed the qualifications needed to be rated as Highly Qualified Teachers. Our teachers are all fully certified to teach in the areas they have been assigned and are eligible for the Highly Qualified designation due to having taken and passed required licensure exams and/or having taken advanced coursework or earned advanced degrees.

Specific additional information regarding the qualifications of your child’s teacher can be obtained by contacting Heidi Armentrout, Director of Personnel.