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Blue Jacket Buzz

Aynor Elementary School Newsletter

Blue Jacket BuzzAynor Elementary School Newsletter

If your student forgot the tickets, no worries! We have a list at the door.

AES PTO is sponsoring a Mom/Son Boogie Glow Night on Saturday, November 9 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Tickets were sent home for this event with your student. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the AES PTO or front office.

aesptobluejackets@gmail.com

When: Saturday, November 9, 2024. 5:00-7:00 pm

Where: AES

Dress Attire: Participants wore all kinds of clothing last year. From suits and dresses to brightly colored clothing. We will have black lights so Glow It Up! - IE: retro 80s/90s neon! Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable!


We can't wait to see our Moms and Sons boogie the night away!

AES PTO

Dates to Remember:

November:

9: AES PTO sponsored Mom/Son Glow Nite, see above for more info

11-15: 2024 College Football Food Drive. Who will win? CCU, USC, or Clemson?!

25-29: Thanksgiving Break, Schools Closed


December:

23-Jan 3: Holiday Break, Schools Closed


January:

17: Early Dismissal at 12:00pm

20-21: Student Holiday, Schools Closed

Blue Jacket Best

Being Creative

Lost & Found:

OUR CART IS OVERFLOWING!!

Please remind your student to visit our Lost & Found cart for missing items.

Labeling lunchboxes, cups, coats, etc. can help your items make it back home.

LIBRARY NEWS:

Some of our AES students have a published poem in the 2024 Young American Poetry Digest. This national publication recognizes students for their poetry work each year. We hosted a special book signing and poem reading event yesterday for these young poets! Congratulations!


Justin Gipson

Ellyanna Nathan

Isabella Driggers

Allie Singleton

Charlee Tyler

Lux Skipper

Raleigh Smith

Tyley Nason

Elijah Brown

Carter McLaughlin

Faith Donovan

Owen DiMaggio

Marlee Cook

Maggie Blake Calhoun

Olivia Claire Filyaw

Natalie Hucks

Brylee Barrratiere

Willa Richardson

Naomi McClammy

Jase Potts

Caylee Larimore


Rebecca Crute

Library Media Specialist

Aynor Elementary School

Aynor, SC

@AynorESreaders, @ReCRUTEnReaders

AES Poetry Book Signing Party 24

New Aynor Area Afterschool Program

This is no way affiliated with AES or HCS.

Aynor Recreation Basketball and Cheerleading

2024-2025 AES Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 AES Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Cristy Dudley! We are so honored to have you in our Blue Jacket Family! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our blue jackets.

South Carolina All-State Elementary Choir

Congratulations to Kate Bensfield, Marlee Cook, Olivia Claire Filyaw, and Annah Belle Smith all of your auditions were accepted, and you are now recognized as being in the top 250 best Elementary level singers in the state for the 2024-2025 school year!

COUNSELOR'S CORNER:

Nov 7-14

CD-2nd: We have been using the book Sneaky Spinach to talk about making healthy choices. Students then had the chance to rotate through 6 Healthy Choice Stations. The students have really enjoyed this lesson! A lot of them wanted the smoothie recipe that is mentioned in the book so here it is!

Nov 7-14

Our next rotation will be November 7th-14th and we will focus on manners with an interactive dining experience!

Backpack Buddies:

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

AES Yearbooks are on Sale:

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.

5th Grade Families:

MUSIC NOTES:

Veterans Day Program

We had a wonderful first concert of the year on November 8th, celebrating our Veterans! Congratulations 4th Grade for a great start to our performances for the year. Thank you to all Veterans who have served, we hope you will continue to join us for our program next year, too!

5th gr Musical Auditions

I am so proud of all the 5th graders who auditioned for a role in their Winter Musical this week! Mrs. Rabon, Mrs. DiMaggio, and I had a hard time assigning roles based off the auditions, thank you for practicing and being brave! Those students who received a role, have been given their script and information. Practices begin November 12th, after school from 2:30-4 PM.

Mark your calendars

November 21st – 2nd Grade, Thanksgiving Program
  • Program will begin at 8:15 AM
December 18th – 5th Grade, Musical “Elfis and the Sleigh Riders” (schoolwide performance)
December 19th – 5th Grade, Musical “Elfis and the Sleigh Riders” (family performance)
  • Program will begin at 8:15 AM
February 13th – Kindergarten, Valentine’s Day Program
  • Program will begin at 8:15 AM
February 28th – 3rd Grade, Black History Program
  • Program will begin at 8:15 AM


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

SchoolStore Music Fundraiser

So far we still have raised $616.59 for our music program! Thank you so much for all your support I know we can raise it to $700! I know students are 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 I have emailed SchoolStore and they have informed me that they will be sending the prizes we have currently eared before Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to continue to support Music at AES by shopping online at your favorite stores through www.schoolstore.com this holiday season!

PTO NEWS:

Volunteers:

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

LIKE us on FACEBOOK: Aynor Elementary School PTO

Rent the Rock!

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


AES SPIRIT ROCK REQUEST FORM

Birthday Gram!

Send a Birthday Gram to your student!

They are $10/each and include: stick balloon, birthday card with a special message from you, birthday pencil, and special lollipop!

PTO will deliver to your student.

Complete the form below:

AES Birthday Gram

Spirit Wear- Old South Designs

You can visit Old South Designs and they will deliver to the school.

Shop Old South Designs

Safety Updates:

OPENGATE Security at Horry County Schools

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.

Morning Arrival Procedures

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 Car Rider Procedures

  • 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.

CAFETERIA CORNER:

FREE Meals for ALL Students:

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.

CAFETERIA SNACKS & TREATS:

The cafeteria is selling chips and cereal bars Monday - Thursday.

Ice Cream 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.

Aynor Elementary School