King's Highway Weekly Newsletter

Good morning Parents and Guardians!

Last week I paid homage to the teachers of King's Highway who are in the trenches with our students to ensure their academic success. However, it is not the teachers alone who build upon the growth of our students academically, socially, and emotionally. I must report that building relationships in our KHS family are a priority when it comes to our kiddos. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge some other important people who consistently work hard to show our students TLC day to day. They are: ALL OF OUR AIDES, CAFETERIA TEAM, AND CUSTODIAL DEPT. They, too, are AWESOME and SUPPORTIVE of all initiatives and activities we present here at King's Highway. When you see them, just say THANK YOU!

To all our aides, cafeteria team, and custodial staff:

Never minimize your role or what you do for us daily at King's Highway! Our students need you, our teachers need you, our families need you, and above all else...I NEED YOU! Without your consistent input to our everyday events, we would not be as successful and effective in what we do! To have such a giving and collaborative team; you are a BIG part of why I stand so proud as the leader of King's Highway! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO!

Black History Month Trivia: Each week I will give a trivia question. You and your child work together to get the answer. Your child brings the answer to the school on Tuesday and receives a prize for the correct answer.

Question 1: This man was the first African American person to earn a medical degree. He started the nation's first pharmacy under Black ownership and was the first African American to have his work published in a peer-reviewed medical journal.

ABSENCES: YOUR CHILD'S PRESENCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US!

Parents please be advised that when your child is absent from school, you MUST have a note explaining their absence when they return. You have three days to have the note into the office. If a note is not received in that time, it becomes an ILLEGAL/UNLAWFUL absence. You may send the note directly to the attendance secretary Ms. Kenisha Archey-Cole at archeycolek@casdschools.org. Sending notes with your child may not be received as they may forget to give them to their teacher. N

According to the CASD Code of Student Conduct :

First Unlawful Absence - Parent/guardian is sent notice via regular mail of unlawful absence.

Second Unlawful Absence - Parent/guardian is sent second notice via regular mail of unlawful absence.

Third Unlawful Absence - Parent/guardian is sent third notice of unlawful absence by certified mail providing “official notice of child’s third illegal absence.”

The Guidance Counselor will schedule a school/family conference with parent/guardian to discuss the cause of the child’s irregular attendance and develop a mutually agreed upon School Attendance Improvement Plan (SAIP). Representatives from relevant and/or involved community-based agencies, child services, juvenile probation, school personnel and administration will be invited to participate in meeting.

After the third notice of unlawful absence has been issued and the SAIP meeting has been held, the next time during the school year, that the pupil is illegally absent shall constitute a violation of the compulsory attendance provisions of the Pennsylvania Public School Code.

According to Oxford's dictionary, APPRECIATION means "recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something." We, at King's Highway, truly appreciate ALL of Mrs. Mitchell for her energy, collaboration, organization, care, teamwork, and the list goes on. Having such a wonderful school counselor who carries the PRIDE of her position with dignity as Mrs. Mitchell is an asset to the whole King's Highway school community.

WE THANK YOU MRS. MITCHELL....ENJOY YOUR WEEK!

Each month at King's Highway, we do our best to openly acknowledge students who go above and beyond to meet the school expectations of PRIDE (Positivity, Respectful, Inclusive, Dependable, and Engaged). We do this through a Shining Star assembly where teachers award 1-2 or 3 students who have allowed their lights to shine brightly throughout the month.

Our next Shining Star assembly will be on Wednesday 2/21/2024

FEBRUARY

DAILY: Black History Trivia in Newsletter (Family Engagement) and Announcements (Students)

Monday, February 5: 100th Day of School

Tuesday, February 6th 101 Day of School (Dalmation Day)

Friday, February 9: Kindness Day Celebrations

Tuesday, February 20: Joe Corbi orders due (ONLINE ONLY)

Wednesday, February 21: Shining Star Assembly

Wednesday, February 21: Half-day and PTO Fun Day

Thursday, February 22: Sistah Mafalda Assembly

Monday, February 26: PTO Meeting, 5:00p.m.

Tuesday, February 27: March on King's Highway

Later dates to consider:

Thursday, March 21: Joe Corbi order pick-up (at school)

Friday, April 12: SAVE THE DATE: Family Bingo!

Our Mental Health Therapist, Dana Smith, has provided some tips for parents to help your child develop appropriate social skills that may assist in building relationships, getting along with others, or just to be successful socially and emotionally. Below is link to the entire document.

We are a wonderfully quaint elementary school settled in the CASD. In alignment to the District, our mission is rich in diversity and committed to excellence, is to create innovative educational experiences which are funded by the taxpayers, supported by the community, delivered by dedicated teachers and administrators, to ensure all students will become responsible, contributing global citizens.

Our King's Highway family strives to sustain a safe, respectful, inclusive and engaging environment where all students' and staff embrace academic, social, and emotional growth. Our P.R.I.D.E. is that all members of our learning community are strongly encouraged to be POSITIVE, RESPECTFUL, INCLUSIVE, DEPENDABLE, AND ENGAGED.

Email: milesb@casdschools.org
Website: https://www.casdschools.org/kingshighway
Location: 841 West Kings Highway, Coatesville, PA, USA
Phone: 610-383-3775
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