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Weekly News for King Elementary March 18-22

In This Issue:
- King Awards Ceremonies
- Philharmonic Field Trip
- 4th grade recess pictures
- Save the date - King 5th grade and Kindergarten graduation date
- Summer Electronic Benefit (SEBT) program
- Books Needed for PTA - Bingo for Books
- We are in need of clothes
- What's Happening - upcoming events
- District News - Doherty Cheer Camp, Coronado Basketball Flyer, Girl's Golf Flyers
- PTA News- Yearbook Order Extended, King Shirt Order, Skate City, Bingo For Books, Restaurant Fundraiser Night
- Word of the Week
- Links
King Lion Awards
Congratulations to all our king lions for receiving awards. Awesome job!
Kindergarten
Mrs. Abbott
Mrs. Raboin
1st grade
Mrs. Alabduljalil
Mrs. Becker
2nd grade
Mrs. Decker
Mrs. Bales
3rd grade
Mrs. Spruill
Ms. DeVito
4th Grade
Ms. Dollase
Mr. Dillon
5th Grade
Mrs. Olson
Mr. Garcia
King Pride
Thank you to Mr. Davis for all your hard work running KIng Pride for 5th grade.
4th Grade Recess Fun
Philharmonic
KIng students 3rd-5th grade were able to enjoy a musical performance presented by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic partnered with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, and world-renowned musicians to explore themes of teamwork and grit. The program included brilliant performances and captivating stories from athletes who started young and pursued their dreams.
Save the date
King Elementary School's 5th grade and Kindergarten graduation will be held on May 20th.
More information will be shared in the upcoming months.
Save the Date and Donate Books for the PTA - Bingo For Books Event
Bingo for Books is coming up on April 4th!
If you have any new or gently used books that you would like to donate for Bingo for Books, please drop them off in the front office.
Thank you for your support!
Summer Electronic Benefit (SEBT) program
This summer Colorado will launch the Summer Electronic Benefit (SEBT) program. Eligible children at schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program will be able to receive $40 per eligible child during the summer months ($120 total maximum) to help reduce childhood hunger during the summer break.
Families will need to complete a Meal Application at this LINK to see if you qualify. If you have not already been Directly Certified by the state or filled out a Meal Application this school year, please apply. Eligible households who have already applied will not need to reapply to qualify for SEBT.
The deadline to qualify for SEBT is March 31st, 2024 which is a Sunday so please apply by March 27th. Make sure your contact and address information are updated in your parent portal and/or at your school.
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Este verano, Colorado lanzará el programa Summer Electronic Benefit (SEBT). Los niños elegibles en las escuelas que participan en el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares podrán recibir $40 por niño elegible durante los meses de verano ($120 como máximo en total) para ayudar a reducir el hambre infantil durante las vacaciones de verano.
Las familias deberán completar una Solicitud de comidas en este ENLACE para ver si califican. Si aún no ha sido certificado directamente por el estado ni ha completado una Solicitud de comidas este año escolar, presente su solicitud. Los hogares elegibles que ya presentaron su solicitud no necesitarán volver a presentar su solicitud para calificar para SEBT.
La fecha límite para calificar para SEBT es el 31 de marzo de 2024, que es domingo, así que presente su solicitud antes del 27 de marzo. Asegúrese de que su información de contacto y dirección esté actualizada en su portal para padres y/o en su escuela.
We are in need of clothing
Students who get dirty/muddy or have an "accident" often borrow clean clothes from our health room. We are always in need of gently used boys pants (in various sizes - especially sizes for our kindergarten and first graders)
March
March 19: Skate City Night 5-7pm Austin Bluffs - The theme is March Madness, so wear your basketball jerseys or shirts!
March 22: Popcorn Friday and Spirit Day
March 25 - March 29: Spring Break
April
April 4: PTA Bingo for Books
April 5: Popcorn Friday
April 8: SAC Meeting @ 5pm in the Mini Gym; PTA Meeting @ 6pm
April 9: Raising Canes Restaurant Night 3pm-9pm
April 19: Popcorn Friday
April 23: Chipotle Restaurant Night
District News
Doherty High School Summer Camp
Coronado Basketball Camp
Girls Golf Information
SAC Information
Save The Date- All King Parents/Guardians are welcome!
The fourth and final SAC Training for the 2023-2024 School year is on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Tesla, room 116/129 and via Webex.
Some of the highlights that will be presented are:
- Screen Time/Social Media and mental health
- Vaping
- Cell phone discussion
- SAC Break-out Discussions
An agenda with more detailed information will be forthcoming.
King PTA News
King Yearbook Deadline Extended
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Get your yearbook orders in soon! We have extended the deadline for yearbook orders until April 5th. We will not be able to accept any orders after this date.
If you are unable to print this form, there are forms hanging up in the main hallway or feel free to message PTA for assistance.
King Spirit Wear order
Skate City
Join us for skate city night March 19th.
Bingo For Books
Bingo for Books is coming up on April 4th! This is such a fun family event where students get to play bingo with their friends, eat snacks, and everyone leaves with a book! If you have any new or gently used books that you would like to donate for Bingo for Books, please drop them off in the front office. Thank you for your support!
PTA Restaurant Fundraiser Night.
Word of the Week
Our Word of the Week is Sportsmanship. Sportsmanship is when people who are playing or watching a sport treat each other with respect. This includes players, parents, coaches, officials, and fans.
LINKS
Click on the links below for more info. Due to having a new website, links on previous Lion Tracks will no longer work.
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
D11 Calendar
Great Schools
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