Hello Cougar Nation!

I love this time of year!  It’s so exciting for your child to meet their new teacher and for us to kick off a new school year together! 

Here is a map and checklist of tasks to help you maximize your time.Make sure to stop by the GoSafe table to learn about afternoon dismissal.
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SET YOUR CHILD’S DISMISSAL TODAY!

IMPORTANT!!  All parents MUST manage their student’s dismissal through ParentVUE.  Use this Quick Setup Guide to set default dismissal for each student today!  

Dismissal Changes – If you need to make a change with your child’s default dismissal, DO NOT SEND A NOTE to school.  You will need to update/change transportation in ParentVUE BEFORE 1:45 of that day.  Use the Parent Guide Below for directions.

Barcode for Pick-up – To pick up a child in the car line after school, you must have a bar code for each child (available in ParentVUE).  If you do not have a bar code, you will need to park your car in the upper lot and walk into the building.  Last year’s bar codes did not change! 

GoSafe Parent Guide
Go Safe Bar Code Flyer

GoSafe Parent Guide – PORTUGUESE
Go Safe Bar Code Flyer – PORTUGUESE

GoSafe Parent Guide – SPANISH
Go Safe Bar Code Flyer – SPANISH

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OPEN HOUSE

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BPREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY
AUGUST 1st

• If possible, plan to have your child arrive and be dismissed from school the way they typically will throughout the schoolyear.
  • We have extra staff on duty all over the school to help students the first week.
  • Kindergarten students will be walked to their classrooms by an adult.
  • Young students are personally placed on their correct busses after school.
  • This will help your child build new routines from day one.
• Of course, parents are welcome to walk their children in on the first day of school!
  • Visitor parking is up on the hill (follow blue signs).
  • Do not pull in/park in the bus lanes
  • If your kindergarten student is typically going to be a bus rider in the morning, consider putting him/her on the bus, and then driving and meeting him/her at school to walk in together.  This will help your child start their new routines/build confidence from day one.
• Please know the car line is always longer the first week.
  • Drop off is between 7:15 – 7:45.  Leave your house early!!
  • We unload 12 car riders at a time along the curb.  Make sure your child has all their belongings and is ready to exit the car on the right side as you approach the curb.
  • Promote independence for your child to get in and out of the car.
  • Parents – Do not get out of the car.
  • Here is our complete transportation letter for car riders.

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID

We love helping you celebrate your child’s birthday at school through marquee messages, and through birthday treats served in the cafe!

Birthday treats sent in by individual families are not permitted. 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.  

Payments are accepted through Check, Cash or MyPaymentsPlus

With My Payments Plus: Select “Activities & Events” then “Fundraisers”

IMPORTANT: 
Payments for birthday treats or marquee message must be made separately.

Please allow a 1-week notice when requesting birthday treats and/or a 48 hour notice for a marquee message.

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Please check out the “Looking Ahead” section for upcoming dates. Also, here is a Year-in-a-Glance Calendar for an overview of this year. Dates will all be confirmed in my weekly newsletter throughout the year.

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!  I look forward to seeing you all, and meeting new faces on July 31st!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

Join Kincaid PTA Now! Membership is $8/person.

Membership in the PTA is yearly from July 1-June 30. You must renew each year to remain active. We want 100% participation from our families and you can help.

Click HERE and Sign Up the entire family, stay connected and even sponsor a Kincaid staff’s membership. Community members are welcome to join too-that’s anyone from a neighbor, grandparents or business owners.  Don’t forget to update your family information.

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The primary goal of the Foundation is to partner with the administration and PTA to keep our school on the cutting edge of education through financial support for enhancements in curriculum, technology, and facilities.

We strive to support Kincaid by funding these educational enrichments to boost student achievement across all grade levels.

If interested and want more details, email: president@kincaidfoundation.org. 

Thank you!!

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Looking Ahead

July 31 Meet and Greet
August 1 First Day of School
August 8 5 – 8pm Chickfila Night – Shallowford Location
August 8 6:30 Virtual Parent Orientation to Special Education
August 9 Open House for K -2 Parents (6:30/7:15)
August 9 6:30 Parent Orientation to Special Education (Room A4)
August 10 Open House for 3 – 5 Parents (6:30/7:15)
August 11 Welcome Back Bash @ Sparkles 4pm – 8pm
August 15 Chick-fil-A Night – Lassiter Location 5pm – 8pm
August 17 6:30 Cub Scout Info Night
August 18 Picture Day
August 21 Asynchronous Learning Day – Students DO NOT come to school
August 28 Afterschool Clubs Begin

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

Hello Kincaid Families!

We are gearing up for our first day of school, coming up on Tuesday, August 1st! What to expect on the first day…

• Car Riders – Many parents opt to drive their child on the first day. Students can be dropped off the in the car line between 7:15 and 7:44 (tardy bell rings at 7:45). Please leave early. The car line is typically extra long on the first days. Please read these carpool tips!
• Visitors – Parents are welcome to park in the upper lot and walk their child to class on the first day between 7:15 and 7:40. The tardy bell rings at 7:45.
• Bus Riders – Bus riders will only be let out at the school, and will be personally greeted by staff and will have assistance getting to class.
• We are Ready to Help!! – All staff will be on deck to assist students arriving in the morning. We will personally walk all our young students/kindergarten students to class the first week.

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THIS WEEK

Monday, July 24th
Kindergarten Screenings – by appointment only.

Friday, July 28th
K/1 Bus Ride Along – We want all children (and parents) to be comfortable riding the bus to school! It is an exciting, and possibly scary time. To help with the jitters, all kindergarten and first grade students can ride the bus to Kincaid on Friday morning with their parents. The bus will pick up the students at their assigned bus stop, at their assigned time. The bus will bring you to Kincaid, and then drop you back off at your child’s bus stop. Click here to look up your child’s bus stop and pick up time.

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MEET & GREET
MONDAY, JULY 31st

Class Lists – class lists will be shared via CTLS Parent no later than July 28th.

Bring School Supply Lists – Here is the Supply List for the 2023-2024 school year. If you ordered a Supply Pack from PTA, it will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.

Meet Your Teacher and complete these tasks.

Student Medications – if your student has medication that he/she will need to take during the day, please stop by the clinic on July 31st to meet with Nurse Cheryl.

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YOU’RE INVITED
PARENT INFO NIGHT

Parents are invited to come to your child’s classroom to learn about the curriculum, routines, procedures, expectations, homework and more!

Two Sessions will be offered each evening. The first session will start at 6:30 (please arrive on time). A second repeat session will be offered at 7:15.

Does your student have an IEP? Please read this letter from Dr. Khan, our Support & Services Administrator about 2 offerings for a Virtual, or Face-to-Face, Information Session!

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YOU NEED CTLS PARENT!

CTLS stands for Cobb Teaching and Learning System.

CTLS Parent is a one stop shop for everything you will need for your student!!! CTLS Parent will give you attendance information, access to report cards, field trip permission slips…and more. Most importantly, you will set up your child’s default dismissal in CTLS Parent! Parents picking up a student in the car lane, will need to access a barcode in ParentVUE to pick up your child!

Click here for more information and user guides to get you set up and ready for the new year!

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BUS REMINDERS

Free bus transportation is provided for all students! Click here to look up your child’s bus stop.

Guest Bus Riders are not allowed. Students can only ride their assigned bus home. If you are planning a play date, please arrange for pick up in the car pool line.

Safety!! Children under the age of 9 will have a yellow tag attached to their backpack on the first day of school. Do not remove the yellow tag. This is a visual reminder for bus drivers to not let your child off the bus, unless a parent is visible at the bus stop. If a parent of a young student is not visible, the student will be brought back to school, and we will personally contact you.

Here Comes the Bus App – Get real time information about your child’s bus! Click here for information about the app, and directions for download.

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SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM

The Cougar Cafe provides delicious and nutritious meals to students, under the leadership of Ms. Mims, Cafe Manager.

Students need to be at school before 7:40am to get a breakfast. Bus riders will always be at school on time for breakfast. Car riders need to leave early so you are not caught in traffic.

Click here for information and an application for Free/Reduced Meals.

Please, No Lunch Guests before August 14th, as we are establishing our routines and procedures. Thank you!

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID

We love helping you celebrate your child’s birthday at school through marquee messages, and through birthday treats served in the cafe!

Birthday treats sent in by individual families are not permitted. 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.  

Payments are accepted through Check, Cash or MyPaymentsPlus

With My Payments Plus: Select “Activities & Events” then “Fundraisers”

IMPORTANT: 
Payments for birthday treats or marquee message must be made separately.

Please allow a 1-week notice when requesting birthday treats and/or a 48 hour notice for a marquee message.

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Please check out the “Looking Ahead” section for upcoming dates. Also, here is a Year-in-a-Glance Calendar for an overview of this year. Dates will all be confirmed in my weekly newsletter throughout the year.

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!  I look forward to seeing you all, and meeting new faces on July 31st!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

Join Kincaid PTA Now! Membership is $8/person.

Membership in the PTA is yearly from July 1-June 30. You must renew each year to remain active. We want 100% participation from our families and you can help.

Click HERE and Sign Up the entire family, stay connected and even sponsor a Kincaid staff’s membership. Community members are welcome to join too-that’s anyone from a neighbor, grandparents or business owners.  Don’t forget to update your family information.

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The primary goal of the Foundation is to partner with the administration and PTA to keep our school on the cutting edge of education through financial support for enhancements in curriculum, technology, and facilities.

We strive to support Kincaid by funding these educational enrichments to boost student achievement across all grade levels.

If interested and want more details, email: president@kincaidfoundation.org. 

Thank you!!

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Looking Ahead

July 24 Kindergarten Screenings (by appt)
July 31 Meet and Greet
August 1 First Day of School
August 8 6:30 Virtual Parent Orientation to Special Education
August 9 Open House for K -2 Parents (6:30/7:15)
August 9 6:30 Parent Orientation to Special Education (Room A4)
August 10 Open House for 3 – 5 Parents (6:30/7:15)
August 11 Welcome Back Bash @ Sparkles 4pm – 8pm
August 15 Chick-fil-A Night – Lassiter Location 5pm – 8pm
August 17 6:30 Cub Scout Info Night
August 18 Picture Day
August 21 Asynchronous Learning Day – Students DO NOT come to school

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

Hello Kincaid Families!

I hope you are enjoying an amazing summer filled with simple things, family time and some relaxation! We are just 2 weeks away from the start of the school year, and are busy preparing for your child to have a wonderful school year!

I want to extend a special, warm welcome to our new Pre-K families, Kindergarten families, and new families to Kincaid! We are excited to have you join our loving community! Each week, I will send out a newsletter to keep you informed. Please browse through all the topics so you stay in-the-know! For now, below is some important information for you to know before we start school.

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IMPORTANT INFO

Kindergarten Screening – as new families register kindergarten students, they will be sent a link to sign up your students for a screening on July 24th. Screenings help us create kindergarten classrooms.

Supply Lists – Here is the Supply List for the 2023-2024 school year. If you ordered a Supply Pack from PTA, it will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.

Class Lists – class lists will be shared via CTLS Parent no later than July 28th.

Meet & Greet – Mark your calendar for Monday, July 31st. Meet and Greet will give your child a chance to drop off school supplies and meet his/her new teacher! If you ordered supply packs from the PTA, those supplies will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom. During Meet & Greet, you will also have the opportunity to complete these tasks. See the schedule above for more details and times. We can’t wait to meet you/see you!!!

Student Medications – if your student has medication that he/she will need to take during the day, please stop by the clinic on July 31st to meet with Nurse Cheryl.

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YOU NEED CTLS PARENT!

CTLS stands for Cobb Teaching and Learning System.

CTLS Parent is a one stop shop for everything you will need for your student!!! CTLS Parent will give you attendance information, access to report cards, field trip permission slips…and more. Most importantly, you will set up your child’s default dismissal in CTLS Parent!

Click here for more information and user guides to get you set up and ready for the new year!

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BUS REMINDERS

Free bus transportation is provided for all students! Click here to look up your child’s bus stop.

Guest Bus Riders are not allowed. Students can only ride their assigned bus home. If you are planning a play date, please arrange for pick up in the car pool line.

Safety!! Children under the age of 9 will have a yellow tag attached to their backpack on the first day of school. Do not remove the yellow tag. This is a visual reminder for bus drivers to not let your child off the bus, unless a parent is visible at the bus stop. If a parent of a young student is not visible, the student will be brought back to school, and we will personally contact you.

Here Comes the Bus App – Get real time information about your child’s bus! Click here for information about the app, and directions for download.

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SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM

The Cougar Cafe provides delicious and nutritious meals to students, under the leadership of Ms. Mims, Cafe Manager.

Students need to be at school before 7:40am to get a breakfast. Bus riders will always be at school on time for breakfast. Car riders need to leave early so you are not caught in traffic.

Click here for information and an application for Free/Reduced Meals.

Please, No Lunch Guests before August 14th, as we are establishing our routines and procedures. Thank you!

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT KINCAID

We love helping you celebrate your child’s birthday at school through marquee messages, and through birthday treats served in the cafe!

Birthday treats sent in by individual families are not permitted. 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.  

Payments are accepted through Check, Cash or MyPaymentsPlus

With My Payments Plus: Select “Activities & Events” then “Fundraisers”

IMPORTANT: 
Payments for birthday treats or marquee message must be made separately.

Please allow a 1-week notice when requesting birthday treats and/or a 48 hour notice for a marquee message.

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Please check out the “Looking Ahead” section for upcoming dates. Also, here is a Year-in-a-Glance Calendar for an overview of this year. Dates will all be confirmed in my weekly newsletter throughout the year.

I cannot thank you all enough for your support of Kincaid as we set out to live our daily mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Engage every student – every day!  I look forward to seeing you all, and meeting new faces on July 31st!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

Join Kincaid PTA Now! Membership is $8/person.

Membership in the PTA is yearly from July 1-June 30. You must renew each year to remain active. We want 100% participation from our families and you can help.

Click HERE and Sign Up the entire family, stay connected and even sponsor a Kincaid staff’s membership. Community members are welcome to join too-that’s anyone from a neighbor, grandparents or business owners.  Don’t forget to update your family information.

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

The primary goal of the Foundation is to partner with the administration and PTA to keep our school on the cutting edge of education through financial support for enhancements in curriculum, technology, and facilities.

We strive to support Kincaid by funding these educational enrichments to boost student achievement across all grade levels.

If interested and want more details, email: president@kincaidfoundation.org. 

Thank you!!

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Looking Ahead

July 24 Kindergarten Screenings (by appt)
July 31 Meet and Greet
August 1 First Day of School
August 9 Open House for K -2 Parents (6:30/7:15)
August 10 Open House for 3 – 5 Parents (6:30/7:15)
August 11 Welcome Back Bash @ Sparkles 4pm – 8pm
August 15 Chick-fil-A Night – Lassiter Location 5pm – 8pm
August 18 Picture Day!
August 21 Asynchronous Learning Day – Students DO NOT come to school

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!