Hello Kincaid Families!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, foster moms and grandma’s in our community! Wishing you a beautiful day!

Thank you for your week of kindness and generosity in showing our teachers your appreciation! We are grateful for our families and for all the Room Parents, PTA, FBI, and volunteers who made last week so special!

This is our last full week of school, and we have a full schedule to make memories:

• Monday – Talent Shows (see live links below)
• Tuesday – K – 2 Field Days; 5th Grade goes to Warm Springs
• Wednesday – 3 – 5 Field Days
• Thursday – Talent Shows (see live links below)
• Friday – Reading Celebration (volunteers needed

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MEDICATION PICK UP

If your student has medication in the clinic, please come to the school to pick it up before the end of the last day of school (May 22). If you do not pick up medication, the medication will be discarded on the last day of school. Please communicate in advance via phone or email if you will send a designee to pick up your student’s medication.

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TALENT SHOWS
MAY 13 & MAY 16

It’s time for the annual student talent show! Students will be sharing their talents during enrichment times. Parents are invited to view the shows online! The same links will work for the May 13th and May 16th shows!

TEAMS STREAMING SCHEDULE

GRADE	TIME	ADDRESS
2ND	8:20- 9:15 AM	https://tinyurl.com/talentsecond24
K	9:15 AM- 10:05 AM	https://tinyurl.com/kindertalent24
4TH	10:15- 11:10 AM	https://tinyurl.com/talentfourth24
5TH	11:10 AM- 12:00 PM	https://tinyurl.com/fifthtalent24
1ST	12:25 – 1:15 PM	https://tinyurl.com/talentfirst24
3RD	1:15 PM- 2:05 PM	https://tinyurl.com/thirdtalent24

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READING CELEBRATION
FRIDAY, MAY 17
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Our Reading Celebration Blowout is this Friday! It will be a day of fun, prizes and Kona Ice! We need 2 more parent volunteers for the 12:00-1:15 slot. If interested, please click here! Thank you!

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NEXT WEEK…
EARLY RELEASE DAYS
LAST DAY IS MAY 22

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PREPARING FOR NEXT YEAR

Classroom Placement Feedback – TODAY is the last day to give feedback about your child for consideration in placement for the next year. If you would like to provide feedback, please complete this survey by May 12th.

Order School Supply Packs – You may opt to order supplies through the PTA School Supply Pack Order.  These teacher-tailored packs are filled with quality, name-brand supplies that are listed on the Kincaid Supply List, so your student will be prepared for the first day of school. All packs ordered within the deadline will be delivered to Kincaid, and volunteers will distribute to classrooms prior to Meet and Greet. Click here to order.  Use code:  KIN081. Place your order before May 21st, to lock in pricing.
Contact schoolpacks@kincaidpta.org with any questions.

Supply List for the 2024-2025 School Year

Not Returning to Kincaid Next Year? Please let us know by clicking here.

Update Your Personal Information – Sometimes phone numbers or emergency contacts change year to year…Please take a moment and double check your phone #’s, emergency contacts, email addresses, and who can check out your child in ParentVUE.

New Student Registration for 2024-2025 is currently available through the Online Registration system on the CCSD website. 

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID
LAST DAY TO ORDER WAS MAY 3rd!
LAST DAY SERVED IS MAY 10th!

Do not send in treats, balloons, or party invitations for select students.  Use Membership Toolkit to contact other families about birthday parties.

Parents can have their child’s birthday displayed on the school marquee through the summer using this order link.  Please submit your order by June 1st.

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SUMMER READING

The research is clear that children who don’t read during the summer can lose up to three months of reading progress and that loss has a cumulative, long-term effect. The following resources and articles provide information about summer reading and summer learning loss. Plus you’ll discover great activities to encourage kids to learn, read, and have fun in the summer sun. For all of our summer resources, browse Topics A-Z: Summer Reading.

(adapted from www.readingrockets.org)

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Thank you for your continued support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

5th Grade Milestone Yard Signs Now Available

5th Grade Parents – Celebrate your child’s milestone with a yard sign designed specifically for rising middle schoolers. Now availabe in our SpiritWear Store for only $5. Limited Quantity – Order Yours Today! Yard Sign pick up times will be arranged at a later date. 

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Order Your School Supply Pack Today
Save time and energy by ordering your student’s school supplies for next year through the PTA’s Supplies Pack Program. These grade level packs are teacher-tailored supplies as listed on the 2024-2025 Kincaid Supply List. All packs ordered by the deadline will be delivered to Kincaid and volunteers will distribute them to the classrooms prior to Meet & Greet. Click here to order; use code: KIN081. Order by May 21st.

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For more PTA updates (i.e. the latest issue of Cat Tracks, PTA membership details or to purchase Cougar Spiritwear), remember to check our website often. https://kincaidpta.membershiptoolkit.com/

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The Kincaid Foundation is looking for new board members to join the team for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Please click here to nominate yourself or someone else! Thank you!!

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WE DID IT COUGAR NATION!

We exceed our goal and raised $40,000! This means the kids won a Bounce House for Field Day!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU COUGAR NATION for all of your support!!

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Looking Ahead

May 14 K – 2 Field Day
May 15 3 – 5 Field Day
May 17 Reading Celebration
May 20 Early Release Day
May 21 Early Release Day
May 22 Early Release Day
May 22 5th Grade Awards & Party
May 29 Report Cards Visible
July 30 Class Lists Distributed
July 31 Meet and Greet
Aug 1 First Day of School

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Hello Kincaid Families!

Milestone Testing begins this week for our 4th grade students! It is their turn to showcase their learning and show what they know! A good night’s sleep, a good breakfast, and arriving to school on time gives your child that extra boost to start the day!

This week is also Career Week! Every student will participate in an activity or event to explore and learn about careers.

This Friday is our Volunteer Brunch from 8:00 – 9:00am. The Kincaid staff is honored to give back to all the volunteers who have donated their time and money to Kincaid this year! Thank you so much for helping make Kincaid an amazing place!

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IT’S TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!

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PREPARING FOR NEXT YEAR

Classroom Placement Feedback – Each year I like to provide parents the opportunity to give feedback about their child for consideration in placement for the next year. Requests for specific teachers are not accepted. Please know that whether you submit feedback or not, a great deal of care is put into creating our classrooms to meet all student needs. If you would like to provide feedback, please complete this survey by May 12th.

Order School Supply Packs – You may opt to order supplies through the PTA School Supply Pack Order.  These teacher-tailored packs are filled with quality, name-brand supplies that are listed on the Kincaid Supply List, so your student will be prepared for the first day of school. All packs ordered within the deadline will be delivered to Kincaid, and volunteers will distribute to classrooms prior to Meet and Greet. Click here to order.  Use code:  KIN081. Place your order before May 21st, to lock in pricing.
Contact schoolpacks@kincaidpta.org with any questions.

Supply List for the 2024-2025 School Year

Not Returning to Kincaid Next Year? Please let us know by clicking here.

Update Your Personal Information – Sometimes phone numbers or emergency contacts change year to year…Please take a moment and double check your phone #’s, emergency contacts, email addresses, and who can check out your child in ParentVUE.

New Student Registration for 2024-2025 is currently available through the Online Registration system on the CCSD website. 

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TALENT SHOWS
MAY 13 & MAY 16

It’s time for the annual student talent show! Students will be sharing their talents during enrichment times. Parents are invited to view the shows online! The same links will work for the May 13th and May 16th shows!

TEAMS STREAMING SCHEDULE

GRADE	TIME	ADDRESS
2ND	8:20- 9:15 AM	https://tinyurl.com/talentsecond24
K	9:15 AM- 10:05 AM	https://tinyurl.com/kindertalent24
4TH	10:15- 11:10 AM	https://tinyurl.com/talentfourth24
5TH	11:10 AM- 12:00 PM	https://tinyurl.com/fifthtalent24
1ST	12:25 – 1:15 PM	https://tinyurl.com/talentfirst24
3RD	1:15 PM- 2:05 PM	https://tinyurl.com/thirdtalent24

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READING CELEBRATION
FRIDAY, MAY 17
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are so close to our goal of reading 2 million minutes and are preparing for our Reading Celebration Blowout on May 17th! It will be a day of fun, prizes and Kona Ice! We are looking for some parent helpers with the Kona Ice Truck. If interested, please click here! Thank you!

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID
LAST DAY TO ORDER WAS MAY 3rd!
LAST DAY SERVED IS MAY 10th!

Do not send in treats, balloons, or party invitations for select students.  Use Membership Toolkit to contact other families about birthday parties.

Parents can have their child’s birthday displayed on the school marquee through the summer using this order link.  Please submit your order by June 1st.

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MAKE A JOURNAL JAR

A journal doesn’t have to be a diary. It can also be a book where your child writes about ideas or answers questions, like “If you could do anything next summer, what would you choose?” A journal jar is a place to keep all those ideas and questions.

Wash and decorate a wide-mouthed jar, like one that used to contain peanut butter. Then, write or print out journal prompts on slips of paper. Ask your child to pull out one prompt each day and write about it in her journal.

(adapted from www.readingrockets.org)

FOOD PANTRY

Click here to learn about the food pantry available to families in need.

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Thank you for your continued support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

5th Grade Milestone Yard Signs Now Available

5th Grade Parents – Celebrate your child’s milestone with a yard sign designed specifically for rising middle schoolers. Now availabe in our SpiritWear Store for only $5. Limited Quantity – Order Yours Today! Yard Sign pick up times will be arranged at a later date. 

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Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here.

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Order Your School Supply Pack Today
Save time and energy by ordering your student’s school supplies for next year through the PTA’s Supplies Pack Program. These grade level packs are teacher-tailored supplies as listed on the 2024-2025 Kincaid Supply List. All packs ordered by the deadline will be delivered to Kincaid and volunteers will distribute them to the classrooms prior to Meet & Greet. Click here to order; use code: KIN081. Order by May 21st.

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For more PTA updates (i.e. the latest issue of Cat Tracks, PTA membership details or to purchase Cougar Spiritwear), remember to check our website often. https://kincaidpta.membershiptoolkit.com/

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The Kincaid Foundation is looking for new board members to join the team for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Please click here to nominate yourself or someone else! Thank you!!

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WE DID IT COUGAR NATION!

We exceed our goal and raised $40,000! This means the kids won a Bounce House for Field Day!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU COUGAR NATION for all of your support!!

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Looking Ahead

May 6 – 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 – 10 Career Week
May 6 – 8 EOG – 4th ELA
May 9 – 10 EOG – 4th Math
May 10 8 – 9 Volunteer Breakfast
May 14 K – 2 Field Day
May 15 3 – 5 Field Day
May 17 Reading Celebration
May 20 Early Release Day
May 21 Early Release Day
May 22 Early Release Day
May 22 5th Grade Awards & Party
May 29 Report Cards Visible

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Hello Kincaid Families!

Milestone Testing continues this week for our 3rd and 5th grade students! They are working hard to show what they know! A good night’s sleep, a good breakfast, and arriving to school online gives your child that extra boost to start the day! Next week our 4th grade be will begin testing.

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THURSDAY, MAY 2
PTA MEETING & KINDER PERFORMANCE

Thursday night at 6:30pm is our last PTA General Meeting of the school year. PTA Members will be voting for our new PTA Executive Board positions. Immediately following the meeting, we are proud to showcase our precious kinders with a patriot presentation, led by our one and only: Mr Bush!

Please do not bring any food into the gym.

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PTA SCHOOL OF EXELLENCE
SPRING SURVEY

Kincaid Elementary has been a National PTA School of Excellence since 2018!  Every few years we need to renew our status to maintain this honor.   A requirement to be a National PTA School of Excellence is to share data from a PTA survey.

Please complete this survey by Friday, May 3: Survey Link 

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NEXT WEEK…
TEACHER APPRECIATION

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PREPARING FOR NEXT YEAR

Classroom Placement Feedback – Each year I like to provide parents the opportunity to give feedback about their child for consideration in placement for the next year. Requests for specific teachers are not accepted. Please know that whether you submit feedback or not, a great deal of care is put into creating our classrooms to meet all student needs. If you would like to provide feedback, please complete this survey by May 12th.

Not Returning to Kincaid Next Year? Please let us know by clicking here.

Update Your Personal Information – Sometimes phone numbers or emergency contacts change year to year…Please take a moment and double check your phone #’s, emergency contacts, email addresses, and who can check out your child in ParentVUE.

New Student Registration for 2024-2025 is currently available through the Online Registration system on the CCSD website. 

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END OF YEAR
TALENT SHOW

Our amazing Enrichment Team is planning an End of the Year Talent Show for our students! This year’s event will begin on Monday, May 13^th on the stage in the gym during your child’s enrichment time (and may be extended to Thursday, May 16^th). A link will be shared with parents if they want to watch online!

If your child is interested in sharing his/her talent, click here for more information, and for the Talent Show Permission Form. Please contact Peter.Bush@cobbk12.org if you have any questions.

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KEEP READING COUGARS!

We are so close to our goal of reading 2 million minutes! In anticipation of reaching our goal, we are planning a Reading Celebration Day on Friday, May 17th! Keep reading and logging in Beanstack!

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WALTON HIGH SCHOOL
“2024 HOOPS ACADEMY”

An ALL-DAY Basketball Camp @ WALTON HIGH SCHOOL
(any boy may come no matter what school he attends)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

**THREE SESSIONS available this summer**
Session 1: June 3-6
Session 2: June 17-20
Session 3: July 15-18

**BOYS MAY ATTEND MULTIPLE SESSIONS**

Ages 8-15 (players grouped by age/skill) 

Rising 3^rd-6^th graders will be using one gym
Rising 7^th-9^th graders will be using our 2nd gym.

**ALL CAMPERS WILL RECEIVE A
BASKETBALL, CAMP T-SHIRT, AND EVALUATION FORM

**Campers should bring their own LUNCH. There will be a concession stand open
with pizza, drinks, and snacks for purchasing if desired.

Registration For All Three Weeks of Camps is ONLINE

Week 1 (June 3-6) Online Link:      https://gofan.co/event/1341527?schoolId=GA5372
Week 2 (June 17-20) Online Link:   https://gofan.co/event/1341568?schoolId=GA5372
Week 3 (July 15-18) Online Link:    https://gofan.co/event/1341592?schoolId=GA5372

CAMP COST

            Camp Cost:    $220 (unfortunately there is a small online surcharge) 
$15 Discount for Siblings
$15 Discount if camper attends two weeks
$20 Discount on the 3^rd week of camp if camper attends all three weeks

For more information contact: Bo Abney, Walton HS Head Boys Basketball Coach Bo.abney@cobbk12.org or (770) 402-6587

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID
LAST DAY TO ORDER IS MAY 3rd!
LAST DAY SERVED IS MAY 10th!

Birthday treats can be pre-ordered through the café only by May 3rd using this order link. Do not send in treats, balloons, or party invitations for select students.  Use Membership Toolkit to contact other families about birthday parties.

Parents can also have their child’s birthday displayed on the school marquee through the summer using this order link.  Please submit your order by June 1st.

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READING ALOUD

Reading aloud is one of the most important things parents and teachers can do with children. Reading aloud builds many important foundational skills, introduces vocabulary, provides a model of fluent, expressive reading, and helps children recognize what reading for pleasure is all about. It takes a bit of time and energy, but it is definitely worth it!

(adapted from www.readingrockets.org)

FOOD PANTRY

Click here to learn about the food pantry available to families in need.

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Thank you for your continued support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

5th Grade Milestone Yard Signs Now Available

5th Grade Parents – Celebrate your child’s milestone with a yard sign designed specifically for rising middle schoolers. Now availabe in our SpiritWear Store for only $5. Limited Quantity – Order Yours Today! Yard Sign pick up times will be arranged at a later date. 

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Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here.

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The Kincaid Foundation is looking for new board members to join the team for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Please click here to nominate yourself or someone else! Thank you!!

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WE DID IT COUGAR NATION!

We exceed our goal and raised $40,000! This means the kids won a Bounce House for Field Day!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU COUGAR NATION for all of your support!!

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Looking Ahead

April 29 EOG – 5th Science
May 1 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 6:30 PTA Meeting / Kinder Performance
May 3 9 – 10 Kindergarten Orientation
May 6 – 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 – 10 Career Week
May 6 – 8 EOG – 4th ELA
May 9 – 10 EOG – 4th Math
May 10 8 – 9 Volunteer Breakfast
May 14 K – 2 Field Day
May 15 3 – 5 Field Day
May 17 Reading Celebration
May 20 Early Release Day
May 21 Early Release Day
May 22 Early Release Day
May 22 5th Grade Awards & Party
May 29 Report Cards Visible

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Hello Kincaid Families!

Milestone Testing begins this week for our 3rd and 5th grade students! Students have been working hard all year! It’s time to show what we know! Please get plenty of sleep and arrive on time!

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CALLING ALL PARENTS!
YOU’RE INVITED!
THIS FRIDAY

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FRIDAY NIGHT
SPIRIT NIGHT

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PREPARING FOR NEXT YEAR

Classroom Placement Feedback – Each year I like to provide parents the opportunity to give feedback about their child for consideration in placement for the next year. Requests for specific teachers are not accepted. Please know that whether you submit feedback or not, a great deal of care is put into creating our classrooms to meet all student needs. If you would like to provide feedback, please complete this survey by May 12th.

Not Returning to Kincaid Next Year? Please let us know by clicking here.

Update Your Personal Information – Sometimes phone numbers or emergency contacts change year to year…Please take a moment and double check your phone #’s, emergency contacts, email addresses, and who can check out your child in ParentVUE.

New Student Registration for 2024-2025 is currently available through the Online Registration system on the CCSD website. 

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END OF YEAR
TALENT SHOW

Our amazing Enrichment Team is planning an End of the Year Talent Show for our students! This year’s event will begin on Monday, May 13^th on the stage in the gym during your child’s enrichment time (and may be extended to Thursday, May 16^th). A link will be shared with parents if they want to watch online!

If your child is interested in sharing his/her talent, click here for more information, and for the Talent Show Permission Form. Please contact Peter.Bush@cobbk12.org if you have any questions.

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KEEP READING COUGARS!

We are so close to our goal of reading 2 million minutes! In anticipation of reaching our goal, we are planning a Reading Celebration Day on Friday, May 17th! Keep reading and logging in Beanstack!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS…

SPRING FLING
APRIL 28th

Piedmont Church is having it’s first ever Spring Fling on April 28^th from 4:00pm-7:00pm. There will be free food, inflatables, games, crafts, a petting zoo, and so much more.

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID
LAST DAY IS MAY 10th!

Birthday treats can be pre-ordered through the café only by May 3rd using this order link. Do not send in treats, balloons, or party invitations for select students.  Use Membership Toolkit to contact other families about birthday parties.

Parents can also have their child’s birthday displayed on the school marquee through the summer using this order link.  

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EVALUATING INFORMATION SOURCES

These days, there are many, many sources of information. Children are bombarded by messages from several media and online sources, books, friends, and people at school. An important step in developing information literacy is learning to evaluate the source of information, especially for online information. It’s helpful to help your child consider some of the following:

• Who is the author of the information?
• What do we know about the author or organization? Is that person an expert? Is that organization respected by others?
• Why was this information written? Is the author trying to persuade you to buy something?
• Does the information present fact or opinion?
• Is the information recent? When was it published?

Parents and teachers can help children develop research and information literacy by sharing their love of learning. Encourage their curiosity about the world and desire to find out more. At the same time, help them become wise consumers of the information they find. These are skills that will last a lifetime.

(adapted from www.readingrockets.org)

FOOD PANTRY

Click here to learn about the food pantry available to families in need.

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Thank you for your continued support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

5th Grade Milestone Yard Signs Now Available

5th Grade Parents – Celebrate your child’s milestone with a yard sign designed specifically for rising middle schoolers. Now availabe in our SpiritWear Store for only $5. Limited Quantity – Order Yours Today! Yard Sign pick up times will be arranged at a later date. 

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Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here.

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The Kincaid Foundation is looking for new board members to join the team for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Please click here to nominate yourself or someone else! Thank you!!

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WE DID IT COUGAR NATION!

We exceed our goal and raised $40,000! This means the kids won a Bounce House for Field Day!!

This week our top 3 classes will be treated to a Chick-fil-a Breakfast, and all classes that raised over $1600 will have a pizza party on Friday.

Students have been enjoying their popcorn, movies, crazy hair day and beach read day. We will be seeing Principal Tennyson and Asst. Principal Griffeth riding chickens very soon!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU COUGAR NATION for all of your support!!

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Looking Ahead

April 23 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 24 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 25 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 26 Parent Session
April 26 Progress Reports Go Home
April 26 4 – 8 Sparkles Night
April 29 EOG – 5th Science
May 1 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 6:30 PTA Meeting / Kinder Performance
May 3 9 – 10 Kindergarten Orientation
May 6 – 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 – 10 Career Week
May 6 – 8 EOG – 4th ELA
May 9 – 10 EOG – 4th Math
May 10 8 – 9 Volunteer Breakfast
May 14 K – 2 Field Day
May 15 3 – 5 Field Day
May 17 Reading Celebration
May 20 Early Release Day
May 21 Early Release Day
May 22 Early Release Day
May 22 5th Grade Awards & Party
May 29 Report Cards Visible

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Hello Kincaid Families!

As we enter into our last weeks of school, we continue to focus on student learning, as well as prepare for a multitude of celebrations and fun traditions! To maintain our safest and most productive learning environment, we continue to reinforce Kincaid expectations and follow the Cobb County Student Code of Conduct.

Please be reminded of Cobb’s F Policy on PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES: 1. Elementary and Middle School: Students shall not use, display, or turn on smart watches, cellular phones, video phones, or electronic devices during instructional time, class change time, recess, breakfast, or lunch. This means that students must keep their devices turned off and in their backpacks while on the bus, in the school, and anywhere on campus. Students may turn on their devices after they get off the bus and leave the bus stop area.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 16
ZAXBY NIGHT

This Tuesday is Zaxby’s Spirit Night! Join us between 5 and 8pm at the Zaxby’s on Sandy Plains and tell the cashier that you are from Kincaid. 15% of your purchase will be donated back to Kincaid!

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NEXT WEEK:

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3rd, 4th, 5th GRADE PARENTS
MILESTONE TESTING

In compliance with the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and Georgia HB244, students in grades three through five will be assessed with Georgia Milestones End of Grade (EOG) assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and students in grade five will also be assessed in Science.   These assessments measure how well students have mastered the grade level standards. Kincaid teachers and students have been working all year to ensure that students are prepared to take these assessments.  Preparations have included teaching students to answer more complex questions and to provide supporting evidence.   Georgia Milestones EOG assessments are administered on the computer. These assessments include selected-response (multiple-choice) and technology-enhanced items in all grades and courses, as well as constructed response (open-ended), extended constructed response, and extended writing-response items in English Language Arts.   Students will take these assessments following the schedule above. Please remind your student of the importance of doing their best on each section of the test and ensure your child reports promptly to school on the scheduled test days.       After Cobb County School District receives the test results, you will be able to access them via CTLS   Parent. If you have any questions about Georgia Milestones assessment administration, please contact Mrs. Griffeth. Information regarding the Georgia Milestones   Assessment System can be found at gadoe.org.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS…

SPRING FLING
APRIL 24th

Piedmont Church is having it’s first ever Spring Fling at Piedmont Church April 28^th from 4:00pm-7:00pm. There will be free food, inflatables, games, crafts, a petting zoo, and so much more.

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SUMMER CAMP

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID
LAST DAY IS MAY 10th!

Birthday treats can be pre-ordered through the café only by May 3rd using this order link. Do not send in treats, balloons, or party invitations for select students.  Use Membership Toolkit to contact other families about birthday parties.

Parents can also have their child’s birthday displayed on the school marquee through the summer using this order link.  

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EVALUATING:
FACT VS. FICTION

One of the first skills in developing information literacy is being able to tell the difference between fact and opinion. A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false. An opinion is an expression of a person’s feelings that cannot be proven. An awareness of the difference can be developed through questions and conversations. Engage your child in conversation using the words “fact” and “opinion” and have him identify statements of both types. For example, “Chocolate chip cookies are the best kind of cookie.” “Mommy has dark brown eyes.” “School should be cancelled on sunny days.” “There are 12 months in a year.”

(adapted from www.readingrockets.org)

FOOD PANTRY

Click here to learn about the food pantry available to families in need.

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Thank you for your continued support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

5th Grade Milestone Yard Signs Now Available

5th Grde Parents – Celebrate your child’s milestone with a yard sign designed specifically for rising middle schoolers. Now availabe in our SpiritWear Store for only $5. Limited Quantity – Order Yours Today! Yard Sign pick up times will be arranged at a later date. 

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Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here.

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The Kincaid Foundation is looking for new board members to join the team for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Please click here to nominate yourself or someone else! Thank you!!

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WE DID IT COUGAR NATION!

We exceed our goal and raised $40,000! This means the kids won a Bounce House for Field Day!!

This week our top 3 classes will be treated to a Chick-fil-a Breakfast, and all classes that raised over $1600 will have a pizza party on Friday.

Students have been enjoying their popcorn, movies, crazy hair day and beach read day. We will be seeing Principal Tennyson and Asst. Principal Griffeth riding chickens very soon!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU COUGAR NATION for all of your support!!

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Looking Ahead

April 16 5 – 8 Zaxby Night
April 23 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 24 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 25 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 26 Parent Session
April 26 Progress Reports Go Home
April 26 4 – 8 Sparkles Night
April 29 EOG – 5th Science
May 1 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 6:30 PTA Meeting / Kinder Performance
May 3 9 – 10 Kindergarten Orientation
May 6 – 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 – 10 Career Week
May 6 – 8 EOG – 4th ELA
May 9 – 10 EOG – 4th Math
May 10 8 – 9 Volunteer Breakfast
May 14 K – 2 Field Day
May 15 3 – 5 Field Day
May 17 Reading Celebration
May 20 Early Release Day
May 21 Early Release Day
May 22 Early Release Day
May 22 5th Grade Awards & Party
May 29 Report Cards Visible

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Welcome Back Kincaid Families!

For this week…

Monday, April 8th
Early Release Day – Students Dismissed 2 Hours Early
No After School Clubs

Friday, April 12th
PTA Fun Friday – Braves Day
Wear Your Favorite Braves Tshirt, Jersey or Colors!
$2 donation to PTA

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ATTENTION KINCAID DADS!

Want to get involved in giving back to our great school? If you’re looking for a unique opportunity, we’re excited to announce the return of our Kincaid F.B.I. (Fathers Being Involved), starting in early May!

 In years past, you’ve probably seen dads assisting with the Friday morning carpool duty, along with other volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. Well, we are re-launching the Kincaid FBI program to coincide with Teacher Appreciation Week and would love to see as many Dads as possible to assist with a couple fun activities we have planned.

 If you’d like to learn more and add your name to the list, please reach out to Kevin McAlpin (kmcalpin82@gmail.com) as soon as possible. We will have a few Friday mornings of carpool to close out the 2023-2024 school year, along with a Thank You cookout for our teachers and staff, plus we’d love to get your ideas for other activities we can do for the future. 

UPDATE: We have over 20 dads signed up so far!!! Thank you!!!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS…

KENNESAW MOUNTAINFEST
APRIL 13th

It will be a family fun day with children’s activities including a variety of inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting and kid’s games. We are offering Discounted Play All Day Wristbands Here for the inflatables play area. There will also be about 100 craft, product and service vendors. There will be live musical entertainment performances from multiple CCSD school groups and professional groups all day. In the evening, we are excited to offer a concert featuring DEPARTURE, the nation’s greatest JOURNEY tribute band. VIP tickets with table meal and beverage service are available. Purchase DEPARTURE Tickets Here If you have any questions, please email: mail@kennesawmountainfest.com Visit www.kennesawmountainfest.com for festival info!

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SPRING FLING
APRIL 24th

Piedmont Church is having it’s first ever Spring Fling at Piedmont Church April 28^th from 4:00pm-7:00pm. There will be free food, inflatables, games, crafts, a petting zoo, and so much more.

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SUMMER CAMP

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID
LAST DAY IS MAY 10th!

Birthday treats can be pre-ordered through the café only by May 3rd using this order link. Do not send in treats, balloons, or party invitations for select students.  Use Membership Toolkit to contact other families about birthday parties.

Parents can also have their child’s birthday displayed on the school marquee through the summer using this order link.  

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“PLAY TELL ME HOW”!

In this activity your child pretends she’s writing to a space alien who doesn’t know anything about our culture. This alien does everything exactly as it’s said or written.

Your child’s job is to choose an everyday task, like brushing her teeth or making a sandwich. Then, she needs to write step-by-step directions about how to do the task for the alien. When she’s done, you get to be the alien and try to follow the steps exactly as she wrote them. She may be surprised at what she left out!

(adapted from www.readingrockets.org)

FOOD PANTRY

Click here to learn about the food pantry available to families in need.

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Thank you for your continued support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day! Don’t forget that Monday, April 8th is an Early Release Day!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

Celebration of the Arts was a Huge Success!

Thank you Mrs. Moreia, and all the parents and volunteers, who made the Celebration of the Arts Day so very special for the students!!! Check out Facebook for pictures!

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Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here.

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The Kincaid Foundation is looking for new board members to join the team for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Please click here to nominate yourself or someone else! Thank you!!

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WE DID IT COUGAR NATION!

We exceed our goal and raised $40,000! This means the kids won a Bounce House for Field Day!!

This week our top 3 classes will be treated to a Chick-fil-a Breakfast, and all classes that raised over $1600 will have a pizza party on Friday.

Students have been enjoying their popcorn, movies, crazy hair day and beach read day. We will be seeing Principal Tennyson and Asst. Principal Griffeth riding chickens very soon!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU COUGAR NATION for all of your support!!

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Looking Ahead

April 8 Early Release Day
April 12 Fun Friday – Braves Day
April 16 5 – 8 Zaxby Night
April 23 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 24 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 25 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 26 Progress Reports Go Home
April 26 4 – 8 Sparkles Night
April 29 EOG – 5th Science
May 1 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 6:30 PTA Meeting / Kinder Performance
May 3 9 – 10 Kindergarten Orientation
May 6 – 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 – 10 Career Week
May 6 – 8 EOG – 4th ELA
May 9 – 10 EOG – 4th Math
May 10 8 – 9 Volunteer Breakfast
May 14 K – 2 Field Day
May 14 5th Grade to Warm Springs
May 15 3 – 5 Field Day
May 17 Reading Celebration
May 20 Early Release Day
May 21 Early Release Day
May 22 Early Release Day
May 22 5th Grade Awards & Party
May 29 Report Cards Visible

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Hello Cougar Nation!

Celebration of the Arts is this Friday!

On March 29th, Kincaid students will participate in a day of creativity and imagination as visiting artists lead hands-on workshops and large group performances and classes rotate through a variety of art experiences. Visit our website to view the Artist Showcase and see individual class schedules by grade.

• Click HERE to be a Parent Volunteer during the event. 
• Click HERE to Donate Needed Supplies for more amazing activities.

A huge shout out to the PTA (committee led by Cristy Moreia) for planning this amazing event!

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PANDA EXPRESS DAY
THIS THURSDAY

All day long…20% of any purchases will be donated back to Kincaid! Just tell them you are from Kincaid! See more details below:

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IMPORTANT: Monday, April 8th is an Early Release Day!
Students will all be dismissed 2 hours early.
ASP hours will run from 12:30 – 6pm.
Please adjust your schedule. Thank you!

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WAY TO GO
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM!

Congratulations to the Science Olympiad Team.  We earned 13^th place overall at the Regional Competition.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Join your friends for the annual Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop at Sprayberry High School on March 30, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by Piedmont Church and Cobb County School District, and sponsored by Superior Plumbing and C&S Paving, this event will be fun for the whole family. There will be food, games, a DJ, activities, and of course egg hunts for everyone. 

Kids will marvel as a helicopter drops thousands of eggs onto the Sprayberry High School football field to kick off the hunt. There will be more than 90,000 eggs and candy for the various hunts.

The funds raised from the Egg Drop will go to support multiple organizations in the community. Last year, more than $14,000 went right back to the community, with Kincaid receiving $500 from this event!

KENNESAW MOUNTAINFEST
APRIL 13th

It will be a family fun day with children’s activities including a variety of inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting and kid’s games. We are offering Discounted Play All Day Wristbands Here for the inflatables play area. There will also be about 100 craft, product and service vendors. There will be live musical entertainment performances from multiple CCSD school groups and professional groups all day. In the evening, we are excited to offer a concert featuring DEPARTURE, the nation’s greatest JOURNEY tribute band. VIP tickets with table meal and beverage service are available. Purchase DEPARTURE Tickets Here If you have any questions, please email: mail@kennesawmountainfest.com Visit www.kennesawmountainfest.com for festival info!

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID

Birthday treats can be pre-ordered through the café only by using this order link. Do not send in treats, balloons, or party invitations for select students.  Use Membership Toolkit to contact other families about birthday parties.

Parents can also have their child’s birthday displayed on the school marquee using this order link.  

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WRITE A CONVICE ME LETTER

Writing isn’t just about telling stories or reporting on books. There are many ways your child can use words, including trying to convince others to agree with her. You can help her practice this type of writing by letting her argue with you—in writing!

Choose a topic you don’t agree on, such as allowance or bedtime. Have your child write you a letter trying to convince you to change your mind. The catch? She has to use facts, quotes and logic to back up her argument.

(adapted from www.readingrockets.org)

FOOD PANTRY

Click here to learn about the food pantry available to families in need.

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Thank you for your continued support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day! Have a safe Spring Break! Don’t forget that Monday, April 8th is an Early Release Day!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

Celebration of the Arts is this Friday!

On March 29th, Kincaid students will participate in a day of creativity and imagination as visiting artists lead hands-on workshops and large group performances and classes rotate through a variety of art experiences. Visit our website to view the Artist Showcase and see individual class schedules by grade.

• Click HERE to be a Parent Volunteer during the event. 
• Click HERE to Donate Needed Supplies for more amazing activities.

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Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here.

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The Kincaid Foundation is looking for new board members to join the team for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Please click here to nominate yourself or someone else! Thank you!!

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WE DID IT COUGAR NATION!

We exceed our goal and raised $40,000! This means the kids won a Bounce House for Field Day!!

This week our top 3 classes will be treated to a Chick-fil-a Breakfast, and all classes that raised over $1600 will have a pizza party on Friday.

Students have been enjoying their popcorn, movies, crazy hair day and beach read day. We will be seeing Principal Tennyson and Asst. Principal Griffeth riding chickens very soon!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU COUGAR NATION for all of your support!!

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Looking Ahead

March 28 Panda Express Day
March 29 Celebration of the Arts
April 1 – 5 Spring Break
April 8 Early Release Day
April 12 Fun Friday – Braves Day
April 16 5 – 8 Zaxby Night
April 23 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 24 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 25 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 26 Progress Reports Go Home
April 26 4 – 8 Sparkles Night
April 29 EOG – 5th Science
May 1 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 6:30 PTA Meeting / Kinder Performance
May 3 9 – 10 Kindergarten Orientation
May 6 – 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 – 10 Career Week
May 6 – 8 EOG – 4th ELA
May 9 – 10 EOG – 4th Math
May 10 8 – 9 Volunteer Breakfast
May 14 K – 2 Field Day
May 14 5th Grade to Warm Springs
May 15 3 – 5 Field Day
May 17 Reading Celebration
May 20 Early Release Day
May 21 Early Release Day
May 22 Early Release Day
May 22 5th Grade Awards & Party
May 29 Report Cards Visible

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Hello Cougar Nation!

It is Show Week at Kincaid! Every spring, Mr. Bush, our fabulous music teacher, and founder of PSB Creative Arts, reveals the most incredible performances. Students work tirelessly from try-outs, to practices, and rehearsals…and now it’s showtime!

This year Moana Jr. is being performed in “theater in the round”. You are guaranteed to be amazed by the talents of our students, the costumes, set, singing and choreography!

Limited seats are still available! Click here!

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THIS WEEK
ERIN’S LAW LESSONS

This week our counselors will be visiting classrooms to teach students’ personal body safety, and how to speak up if they are being abused. One of the requirements of this federal law is that schools provide an age-appropriate curriculum to all students, which may include a variety of discussions, activities, videos. Letters were sent home last week to all parents so you are aware of the topics being taught in each grade level:

Kindergarten Lessons
1st Grade Lessons
2nd/3rd Grade Lessons
4th/5th Grade Lessons

Click here for more information/parent resources.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 29
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS!

On Friday, March 29th all students will get to participate in an entire day of creativity and imagination as artists visit the school to lead hands-on workshops and large group performances. Every class will rotate through a variety of art experiences.

To make this event possible, We Need Our Parents! PTA is asking for help with supplies and for parents interested in volunteering their time on Friday- 29th. Both will be meaningful and impactful. We are grateful for your support of our PTA program and students. Thank you!

Click HERE to help during the event.
Click HERE to donate supplies.

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PANDA EXPRESS DAY
COMING MARCH 28th

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Join your friends for the annual Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop at Sprayberry High School on March 30, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by Piedmont Church and Cobb County School District, and sponsored by Superior Plumbing and C&S Paving, this event will be fun for the whole family. There will be food, games, a DJ, activities, and of course egg hunts for everyone. 

Kids will marvel as a helicopter drops thousands of eggs onto the Sprayberry High School football field to kick off the hunt. There will be more than 90,000 eggs and candy for the various hunts.

The funds raised from the Egg Drop will go to support multiple organizations in the community. Last year, more than $14,000 went right back to the community, with Kincaid receiving $500 from this event!

KENNESAW MOUNTAINFEST
APRIL 13th

It will be a family fun day with children’s activities including a variety of inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting and kid’s games. We are offering Discounted Play All Day Wristbands Here for the inflatables play area. There will also be about 100 craft, product and service vendors. There will be live musical entertainment performances from multiple CCSD school groups and professional groups all day. In the evening, we are excited to offer a concert featuring DEPARTURE, the nation’s greatest JOURNEY tribute band. VIP tickets with table meal and beverage service are available. Purchase DEPARTURE Tickets Here If you have any questions, please email: mail@kennesawmountainfest.com Visit www.kennesawmountainfest.com for festival info!

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID

Birthday treats can be pre-ordered through the café only by using this order link. Do not send in treats, balloons, or party invitations for select students.  Use Membership Toolkit to contact other families about birthday parties

Parents can also have their child’s birthday displayed on the school marquee using this order link.  

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WRITE A CONVICE ME LETTER

Writing isn’t just about telling stories or reporting on books. There are many ways your child can use words, including trying to convince others to agree with her. You can help her practice this type of writing by letting her argue with you—in writing!

Choose a topic you don’t agree on, such as allowance or bedtime. Have your child write you a letter trying to convince you to change your mind. The catch? She has to use facts, quotes and logic to back up her argument.

(adapted from www.readingrockets.org)

FOOD PANTRY

Click here to learn about the food pantry available to families in need.

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I cannot believe we have just begun the final quarter of the school year. Report Cards quarter 3 will be visible in ParentVUE, this Wednesday. Thank you for your recent support of the Cougar Run and your continued support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

On Friday, March 29th all students will get to participate in an entire day of creativity and imagination as artists visit the school to lead hands-on workshops and large group performances. Every class will rotate through a variety of art experiences.

To make this event possible, We Need Our Parents! PTA is asking for help with supplies and for parents interested in volunteering their time on Friday- 29th. Both will be meaningful and impactful. We are grateful for your support of our PTA program and students. Thank you!

Click HERE to help during the event.
Click HERE to donate supplies.

Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here. If you have pictures from in and around Kincaid, and would like to submit them for the yearbook, you can upload those here. Thank you!

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The Kincaid Foundation is looking for new board members to join the team for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Please click here to nominate yourself or someone else! Thank you!!

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WE DID IT COUGAR NATION!

We exceed our goal and raised $40,000! This means the kids won a Bounce House for Field Day!!

This week our top 3 classes will be treated to a Chick-fil-a Breakfast, and all classes that raised over $1600 will have a pizza party on Friday.

Students have been enjoying their popcorn, movies, crazy hair day and beach read day. We will be seeing Principal Tennyson and Asst. Principal Griffeth riding chickens very soon!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU COUGAR NATION for all of your support!!

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Looking Ahead

March 18 7:00 Moana Show
March 20 7:00 Moana Show
March 22 7:00 Moana Show
March 23 2:00 Moana Show
March 28 Panda Express Day
March 29 Celebration of the Arts
April 1 – 5 Spring Break
April 8 Early Release Day
April 12 Fun Friday – Braves Day
April 16 5 – 8 Zaxby Night
April 23 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 24 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 25 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 26 Progress Reports Go Home
April 26 4 – 8 Sparkles Night
April 29 EOG – 5th Science
May 1 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 6:30 PTA Meeting / Kinder Performance
May 3 9 – 10 Kindergarten Orientation
May 6 – 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 – 10 Career Week
May 6 – 8 EOG – 4th ELA
May 9 – 10 EOG – 4th Math
May 10 8 – 9 Volunteer Breakfast
May 14 K – 2 Field Day
May 15 3 – 5 Field Day
May 17 Reading Celebration
May 20 Early Release Day
May 21 Early Release Day
May 22 Early Release Day
May 22 5th Grade Awards & Party
May 29 Report Cards Visible

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Hello Cougar Nation!

Thank you for supporting the Cougar Run…our largest fundraiser of the year! The Kincaid Foundation uses the money raised to fund the Kincaid PTA, STEM Program, Reading Celebrations, Book of the Month Program, Teacher Stipends, and Teacher Grants. Our most amazing students and deserving teachers all benefit from this generosity!

Thank you!!!! Your donations met our school-wide goal is $38,000! Kincaid keeps 100% of all money donated. Your child’s classroom has earned many class rewards, and the students have earned a school-wide reward, of Principal Tennyson and Asst. Principal Griffeth, riding chickens at school. KC Cougar found out, and is planning to show up for mischief with the chickens. Yikes!

We are only $1200 away for the next school-wide reward, of students earning a bounce house for Field Day. What an amazing bonus to a fun day! Last call for any final donations at: https://gofundschools.com/kincaid/

Thank you to the Kincaid Foundation, and all the parent volunteers that make this event possible! You help Kincaid SHINE!!!!

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THIS TUESDAY
MARCH 12th

CHICK FIL A NIGHT – Come out to Chickfila (Lassiter Location) on Shallowford & Sandy Plains on March 12th between 5pm and 8pm. 10% of all receipts deposited in the Receipt boxes at the register and all orders placed through the Community Cares event using your Chick-fil-A One App will be donated back to Kincaid.  This includes Mobile drive thru, Curbside, Mobile Pickup and Mobile dine in (these will be calculated through the App a receipt is not necessary).

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THURSDAY IS PICTURE DAY

Spring pictures, and class pictures will be taken.
https://www.gciportraits.com/pre-pay-for-pictures    School Code- K113
https://www.gciportraits.com/order-form

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NEXT WEEK IS SHOW WEEK!

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
DID YOU KNOW?

Cobb County School District students can check out five books at the Cobb County Public Library without a library card!  All they have to know is their seven-digit student school identification number and their birthday month and date password (mmdd).  The best part is those books have no set due date or overdue fines and if your child returns them to our Kincaid library, the books will be returned to the Cobb County library for you!  Amazing way to increase literacy in your home!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Join your friends for the annual Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop at Sprayberry High School on March 30, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by Piedmont Church and Cobb County School District, and sponsored by Superior Plumbing and C&S Paving, this event will be fun for the whole family. There will be food, games, a DJ, activities, and of course egg hunts for everyone. 

Kids will marvel as a helicopter drops thousands of eggs onto the Sprayberry High School football field to kick off the hunt. There will be more than 90,000 eggs and candy for the various hunts.

The funds raised from the Egg Drop will go to support multiple organizations in the community. Last year, more than $14,000 went right back to the community, with Kincaid receiving $500 from this event!

KENNESAW MOUNTAINFEST
APRIL 13th

It will be a family fun day with children’s activities including a variety of inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting and kid’s games. We are offering Discounted Play All Day Wristbands Here for the inflatables play area. There will also be about 100 craft, product and service vendors. There will be live musical entertainment performances from multiple CCSD school groups and professional groups all day. In the evening, we are excited to offer a concert featuring DEPARTURE, the nation’s greatest JOURNEY tribute band. VIP tickets with table meal and beverage service are available. Purchase DEPARTURE Tickets Here If you have any questions, please email: mail@kennesawmountainfest.com Visit www.kennesawmountainfest.com for festival info!

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID

Birthday treats can be pre-ordered through the café only by using this order link. Do not send in treats, balloons, or party invitations for select students.  Use Membership Toolkit to contact other families about birthday parties

Parents can also have their child’s birthday displayed on the school marquee using this order link.  

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WHEN READING WITH
AN EMERGENT READER

• Model finger-point reading. That means to follow the words with your finger from left to right as you read them. As your emergent reader starts to read, they will learn to do the same thing.
• Encourage “reading” or “pretend reading.” This reading from memory provides practice with retelling and practice navigating books correctly.
• Talk about the story. When your child is finished with a book, be sure to talk about what happened in the story, and maybe “re-read” favorite parts. Talk about any interesting words or new concepts.
• Let them know how proud you are! By sharing a book with a child, you’re sharing the joys and excitement of reading.

FOOD PANTRY

Click here to learn about the food pantry available to families in need.

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I cannot believe that this Wednesday will already be the last day of Quarter 3. Report Cards will be visible in ParentVUE, next Wednesday, March 20th. Thank you for your continued support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here. If you have pictures from in and around Kincaid, and would like to submit them for the yearbook, you can upload those here. Thank you!

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The Kincaid Foundation is looking for new board members to join the team for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Please click here to nominate yourself or someone else! Thank you!!

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WE DID IT COUGAR NATION!

We reached our goal of $38,000 (a little more actually!) and can now enjoy Principal Tennyson and Asst. Principal Griffeth ride a chicken!  Don’t be surprised if KC shows up too to make it interesting 😉

We are also roughly $1200 away from the kids winning a Bounce House for Field Day!! So, if you haven’t donated (or hit up all the people you wanted to) this weekend is the time!! Our donation portal will be open through the weekend – LET”S DO THIS!!!

Here are your top three classes as of Run day:

1st Place: Hitt (neck and neck with…)

2nd Place: Scheffel (still going strong and $66 behind 1st place!)

3rd Place: Taylor (edging out Hudson by $40!!)

Mrs. Bland’s class is just $28 away from a CLASS MOVIE!!

Mrs. Essex’s class is just $11 away from a POPCORN PARTY!!

Mrs. Mawn’s class is just $22 away from a POPCORN PARTY!!

Check out this link to see where your kiddo’s class ranks – there are still several classes who are SO CLOSE to reaching award status!! 

https://gofundschools.com/kincaid/

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU COUGAR NATION for all of your support!!

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Looking Ahead

March 4 Asynchronous Day
March 6 6:00 Science Fair
March 7 6:30 PTA Meeting
March 8 Cougar Run
March 12 5:00 – 8:00 Chickfila Night
March 14 Picture Day
March 14 6:00 Simpson Parent Night
March 18 7:00 Moana Show
March 20 7:00 Moana Show
March 22 7:00 Moana Show
March 23 2:00 Moana Show
March 28 Panda Express Day
March 29 Celebration of the Arts
April 1 – 5 Spring Break
April 8 Early Release Day
April 12 Fun Friday – Braves Day
April 16 5 – 8 Zaxby Night
April 23 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 24 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 25 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 26 Progress Reports Go Home
April 26 4 – 8 Sparkles Night
April 29 EOG – 5th Science
May 1 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 6:30 PTA Meeting / Kinder Performance

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Hello Cougar Nation!

Monday, March 4th is an Asynchronous Learning Day. Students will work from home.

If you need help with online resources for Digital Learning Day on Monday, March 4, here is a link to a document giving you all the information! You will be able to find, log into, and use the resources!

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SCIENCE FAIR
WEDNESDAY @ 6:00

Good luck to the 2nd – 5th grade students who will be showing off their project this Wednesday evening! They will be interviewed by judges to share their hypothesis, data and conclusion! We are so proud of our little scientists!

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PTA MEETING
THURSDAY @ 6:30

General PTA Meetings begins at 6:30, immediately followed by a Pop Rock Concert, performed by our 2nd Grade students, under the amazing leadership of Mr. Bush!

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COUGAR RUN – THIS FRIDAY!

COUGAR RUN kicked off last week and it’s GO TIME! Donation envelopes went home with your kids and our school-wide goal is $38,000! Learn more by visiting: https://gofundschools.com/kincaid/

Run date is THIS Friday, 3/8 and we are looking for volunteers to help with this event! If so, the link is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549ABAA29AAFD0-48202667-cougar#/

Come out and cheer on our Kincaid Cougars!!!

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MORNING DROP OFF

Parents, morning drop off for car riders is only in the front circle, car pool lane. Please do NOT drop your students off in the bus port area.  This creates a traffic hazard and a safety issue for both students and buses.  We always have a lull in drop offs from about 7:25 – 7:30, and there is no waiting to drop off at that time. Please plan accordingly. After 7:45, parents need to accompany their student to the front office to sign in. Thank you!

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NEXT WEEK
PICTURE DAY

Spring pictures, and classroom pictures will be taken on Thursday, March 14th.

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Keep Reading and logging minutes into Beanstack!
Let’s Reach 2 Million Minutes by May!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

KENNESAW MOUNTAINFEST
APRIL 13th

It will be a family fun day with children’s activities including a variety of inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting and kid’s games. We are offering Discounted Play All Day Wristbands Here for the inflatables play area. There will also be about 100 craft, product and service vendors. There will be live musical entertainment performances from multiple CCSD school groups and professional groups all day. In the evening, we are excited to offer a concert featuring DEPARTURE, the nation’s greatest JOURNEY tribute band. VIP tickets with table meal and beverage service are available. Purchase DEPARTURE Tickets Here If you have any questions, please email: mail@kennesawmountainfest.com Visit www.kennesawmountainfest.com for festival info!

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID

Birthday treats can be pre-ordered through the café only by using this order link. Do not send in treats, balloons, or party invitations for select students.  Use Membership Toolkit to contact other families about birthday parties

Parents can also have their child’s birthday displayed on the school marquee using this order link.  

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WHEN READING WITH
AN EMERGENT READER

• Model finger-point reading. That means to follow the words with your finger from left to right as you read them. As your emergent reader starts to read, they will learn to do the same thing.
• Encourage “reading” or “pretend reading.” This reading from memory provides practice with retelling and practice navigating books correctly.
• Talk about the story. When your child is finished with a book, be sure to talk about what happened in the story, and maybe “re-read” favorite parts. Talk about any interesting words or new concepts.
• Let them know how proud you are! By sharing a book with a child, you’re sharing the joys and excitement of reading.

FOOD PANTRY

Click here to learn about the food pantry available to families in need.

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Thank you for your participation in the Cougar Run! We are looking forward to having a blast on Friday! Thank you for your continued support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day!

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FROM THE PTA…

Thursday, March 7
6:30 PTA Meeting & 2nd Grade Pop Rock Concert

Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here. If you have pictures from in and around Kincaid, and would like to submit them for the yearbook, you can upload those here. Thank you!

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The Kincaid Foundation is looking for new board members to join the team for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Please click here to nominate yourself or someone else! Thank you!!

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Hello Kincaid Families!

The Kincaid Cougar Fun Run is this Friday!

Our annual Non-Profit Fun Run (and school favorite!) results in 100% of our collections going back to Kincaid.

Learn more by visiting: https://gofundschools.com/kincaid/

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Looking Ahead

March 4 Asynchronous Day
March 6 6:00 Science Fair
March 7 6:30 PTA Meeting
March 8 Cougar Run
March 12 5:00 – 8:00 Chickfila Night
March 14 Picture Day
March 14 6:00 Simpson Parent Night
March 18 7:00 Moana Show
March 20 7:00 Moana Show
March 22 7:00 Moana Show
March 23 2:00 Moana Show
March 28 Panda Express Day
March 29 Celebration of the Arts
April 1 – 5 Spring Break
April 8 Early Release Day
April 12 Fun Friday – Braves Day
April 16 5 – 8 Zaxby Night
April 23 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 24 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 25 EOG – 3rd & 5th ELA
April 26 Progress Reports Go Home
April 26 4 – 8 Sparkles Night
April 29 EOG – 5th Science
May 1 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 EOG – 3rd & 5th Math
May 2 6:30 PTA Meeting / Kinder Performance

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