THIS WEEK

Monday – Labor Day
No School

Wednesday – Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be sent home to K – 3 students who are not meeting identified quarter 1 standards at this point, and to 4th and 5th grade students who are earning a C or lower in any subject. Progress Reports will also be sent to any students in which there are unsatisfactory behaviors or work habits. Note: For up-to-date information, 4th and 5th grade parents can check your student’s grades any time through ParentVUE Gradebook.

Friday – Fun Friday!!! Falcon’s Friday!!

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SCHOOL SAFETY

Safety Drills – Each year, our planned drills include at least 9 fire drills, 4 code red lockdown drills, 2 severe weather drills, and 2 first responder drills. Parents are not notified before or after any specific drills.

You will always be notified if an actual code red or code yellow ever takes place at the school.

What Does Code Red Mean? – A code red means that there may be a possible threat inside the school. Students and staff immediately lockdown wherever they are in the building. Lights are turned off and everyone remains silent until we receive a “Code Green” from law enforcement…meaning all is clear and safe!

What Does Code Yellow Mean?– A code yellow means there may be a threat in the surrounding area outside of the school. We proceed with caution by having all students remain inside the building. The day continues as usual inside the building until we receive a “Code Green” from law enforcement…meaning all is clear and safe! At that time, students can move freely outside to recess, etc.

How Do We Communicate with Students About Safety? – Our staff is prepared and trained! It is most important that all students know they are safe, and they always need to follow the directions of the adults in the building! Here is an example of how we communicate with students before our first drills – click here. You can use the same, simple, age appropriate language with your child at home.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you ever have any questions or concerns!

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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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REREAD FOR MEANING

When your child has sounded out an unfamiliar word, have him or her re-read that sentence. Often kids are so busy figuring out a word they lose the meaning of what they’ve just read. Spending a moment helps a reader to build up context clues and new vocabulary.  Extend the opportunity by creating a word list or journal to keep track of new words.  Parents might go the extra mile by discussing word meanings and nuances that help a reader with decoding and understanding. 

(adapted from www.readingrockets.org)

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NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD PANTRY
September 11th
4pm – 6pm

Families experiencing short- or long-term financial difficulty may request grocery assistance. The MUST Ministry Neighborhood Pantry is located discretely at Sprayberry High School, in the lower left parking lot off Sandy Plains Road. Registration is required – Click here.

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Thank you for taking the time to read through this information to stay informed! Your continued support of Kincaid is greatly appreciated 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…

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.

PTA Reflections

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FROM THE KINCAID FOUNDATION…

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Looking Ahead

September 12 – 5-8 Zaxby’s Night
September 18 – 22 Hearing & Vision Screening (1st, 3rd, 5th)
September 21- 5 – 8 Crazy Coop Spirit Night
September 25 – 29 Fall Break!!
October 3 – 5 CogAT (1st and 3rd)
October 5 6 – 8pm Math Night
October 9 – 12 IOWA (3rd and 5th)
October 10 5 – 8pm Chickfila Night
October 13 Report Cards
October 16 Asynchronous Day – Students Work at Home
October 17 – 20 Early Release Days
October 17 – 20 Parent/Teacher Conferences

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