Hello Kincaid Families!

Here we are with a short week…and short days…before the Holiday Break! Please make sure your child’s dismissal is set up correctly in GoSafe.

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NEW MENU ITEMS
COMING IN JANUARY

Please click here to view the new menus being served in the cafe, effective January 8, 2024.

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ASP AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS
REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Registration is open for Spring Afterschool Clubs, which will begin the week of January 29th. You must re-register if you want to participate in clubs again.

Please click on this attachment for days and times of each club, prices, and links for registrations.

Club Registration ends January 19th. Register early! Clubs fill up quickly! Please email kathy.parks@cobbk12.org if you have any questions.

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YOU’RE INVITED!
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP PRESENTATION
JANUARY 10 @ 8:00 am

Please join us! Lindsey Williams, CCSD Consultant, will present information designed to help elementary school families with the following concepts: 

• Why we need to be mindful about technology
• Technology uses in our lives
• Technology family plans
• Parent car starter conversations

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SCIENCE FAIR APPLICATIONS
DUE JANUARY 16th!

2nd Grade – 5th Grade Parents ~ Does your child have a love for science and the world around them? Then Kincaid’s Science Fair is a great opportunity to let them showcase their love for science! The deadline for the application is Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

After reading through the application packet, if you need information or input about the process or ideas for a project just email Mrs. Gillett at page.gillett@cobbk12.org.

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WE MADE OUR MID-YEAR GOAL!

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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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DO STORYTELLING ON THE GO

Take turns adding to a story the two of you make up while riding in a car or bus. Either one of you could start. Try making the story funny or spooky. This will stretch the imagination and foster a love for stories. It’s fun, too! Go the extra mile and record them as an auditory file to save for the future or jot them down in a book.

(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!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanza and Happy New Year to you all! Have a festive, safe, relaxing holiday break! See you in 2024!

Principal Blog | Facebook Page

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FROM THE PTA…

Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here. 5^th grade ads are also available to order 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…

Hello Kincaid Families!

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to the Family Investment Campaign!!

We have raised $6242 towards our $7500 goal and increased family participation to 22%!!!

We are just a little over $1250 away from our goal!

Please help us get across the finish line so we can continue to support the vital programs the PTA creates for our wonderful kiddos!!

For those who haven’t donated yet, please consider giving $5-$10 so we can keep investing in our kids at the highest level!

Thank you!!!

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Looking Ahead

December 18 Early Release Day
December 19 Early Release Day
December 20 – January 3 Holiday Break
January 4 Students Return
January 5 Report Cards on ParentVUE
January 9 Chickfila Night
January 10 8:00 Digital Citizenship Parent Presentation
January 15 No School – MLK Day
January 16 Science Fair Apps Due
January 18 6:30 Reading Night
January 26 Fun Friday – Snowball Fight

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Hello Kincaid Families!

Fall Afterschool Clubs ended last week. Please remember to update your child’s dismissal in GoSafe.

Registration is now open for Spring Afterschool Clubs, which will begin the week of January 29th. You must re-register if you want to participate in clubs again.

Please click on this attachment for days and times of each club, prices, and links for registrations.

Club Registration ends January 19th. Register early! Clubs fill up quickly! Please email kathy.parks@cobbk12.org if you have any questions.

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NEIGHBORHOOD BUS CAROLING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Mr. Bush and a team of teacher volunteers are doing it again! A bus full of Kincaid Choristers will be traveling through our community neighborhoods to bring smiles and cheer through their lovely voices. This tradition began during COVID times when we were unable to have guests in our school. This event was so touching that it has continued for several years now. More information about the times and routes will be shared.

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SCIENCE FAIR APPLICATIONS
COMING HOME THIS WEEK!

2nd Grade – 5th Grade Parents ~ Does your child have a love for science and the world around them? Then Kincaid’s Science Fair is a great opportunity to let them showcase their love for science! We are starting the application process for our 12th Annual Science Fair which will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in the cafeteria. The deadline for the application is Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

After reading through the application packet, if you need information or input about the process or ideas for a project just email Mrs. Gillett at page.gillett@cobbk12.org.

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YOU’RE INVITED!
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP PRESENTATION
JANUARY 10 @ 8:00 am

Please join us! Lindsey Williams, CCSD Consultant, will present information designed to help elementary school families with the following concepts: 

• Why we need to be mindful about technology
• Technology uses in our lives
• Technology family plans
• Parent car starter conversations

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

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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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DO STORYTELLING ON THE GO

Take turns adding to a story the two of you make up while riding in a car or bus. Either one of you could start. Try making the story funny or spooky. This will stretch the imagination and foster a love for stories. It’s fun, too! Go the extra mile and record them as an auditory file to save for the future or jot them down in a book.

(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…

Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here. 5^th grade ads are also available to order 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…

$12.50 IS ALL IT WILL TAKE!!!

Hello Kincaid Families!

We wanted to update you on the Family Investment Campaign (which directly funds all of our PTA initiatives throughout the year – Celebration of the Arts, International Day, Teacher Appreciation Week to name a few).

We have raised $5500 towards our $7500 goal.

Thank you to those who have already donated!! However, that’s only 15% of our school community participating – we are striving for 100%!!

For those who haven’t donated yet, all that is needed from each family is $12.50 and we will reach our goal!!! Your support is CRUCIAL to provide all the extras at Kincaid. Please consider giving (at any amount) so we can keep investing in our kids at the highest level!

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Looking Ahead

December 12 Neighborhood Bus Caroling
December 15 Winter Party – 11:00 – 12:00 for K, 1, 2
December 15 Winter Party – 12:30 – 1:30 for 3, 4, 5
December 18 Early Release Day
December 19 Early Release Day
December 20 – January 3 Holiday Break
January 4 Students Return
January 5 Report Cards on ParentVUE
January 9 Chickfila Night
January 10 8:00 Digital Citizenship Parent Presentation
January 15 No School – MLK Day
January 16 Science Fair Apps Due
January 18 6:30 Reading Night
January 26 Fun Friday – Snowball Fight

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Hello Kincaid Families!

Congratulations to our 4th and 5th Grade Classroom Spelling Bee Winners! We wish these finalists the best of luck this Friday at the school-wide Spelling Bee! This event will be live streamed so parents can watch from home or work!

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MORNING DROP OFF

Please do not drop off your children in the bus port lanes to avoid the carpool lane in the mornings.  Please use our upper parking lot if you are running late or need to come in with your student.  Cars should not be parked in the bus port during arrival time.  It makes it difficult for the busses to leave.  Thank you!

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THIS WEEKEND
KINCAID CHORUS PERFORMANCE

The Kincaid Chorus will be performing at 12:00 noon, on Saturday at Christmas @ Piedmont. Come on out for this family event! See the Kincaid chorus among orchestra, and band performances, dance troupes, inflatable jumpies, crafters offering hand-made gifts for purchase, and the only Snow Tube slide in Cobb County!

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CCSD JOB FAIR

The Cobb County School District is having two job fairs on Tuesday, December 5th (North Cobb) and Thursday, December 7th (South Cobb), from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 

This event will put candidates face to face with hiring supervisors looking for paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food nutrition workers, school nurses, mechanics, HVAC Technicians and custodians. They will also be looking for campus police officers. Start a career with competitive pay and benefits.

Visit https://www.cobbk12.org/page/294/employment to register for the job fair event closest to you!

Note: Kincaid is looking for a lunchroom monitor!! Please apply online, or contact kathy.parks@cobbk12.org for more information!

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NEIGHBORHOOD BUS CAROLING
DECEMBER 12

Mr. Bush and a team of teacher volunteers are doing it again! A bus full of Kincaid Choristers will be traveling through our community neighborhoods to bring smiles and cheer through their lovely voices. This tradition began during COVID times when we were unable to have guests in our school. This event was so touching that it has continued for several years now. More information about the times and routes will be shared.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

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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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CREATE A BOOK TOGETHER

Make a handmade book together by putting blank pages together and adding construction paper for the cover.  You and your child could write a series of books, documenting family memories and funny stories.  Ask your child to contribute, in whatever way appropriate, to the writing and illustrations.  Discuss appropriate titles and create a collection of “books” for your family bookshelf.

(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…

Yearbooks are for sale! To place your order today click here. 5^th grade ads are also available to order 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…

$12.50 IS ALL IT WILL TAKE!!!

Hello Kincaid Families!

We wanted to update you on the Family Investment Campaign (which directly funds all of our PTA initiatives throughout the year – Celebration of the Arts, International Day, Teacher Appreciation Week to name a few).

We have raised $4378 towards our $7500 goal.

Thank you to those who have already donated!! However, that’s only 15% of our school community participating – we are striving for 100%!!

For those who haven’t donated yet, all that is needed from each family is $12.50 and we will reach our goal!!! Your support is CRUCIAL to provide all the extras at Kincaid. Please consider giving (at any amount) so we can keep investing in our kids at the highest level!

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Looking Ahead

December 8 Spelling Bee
December 9 Christmas @ Piedmont (12:00 Kincaid Chorus)
December 12 Neighborhood Bus Caroling
December 15 Winter Party – 11:00 – 12:00 for K, 1, 2
December 15 Winter Party – 12:30 – 1:30 for 3, 4, 5
December 18 Early Release Day
December 19 Early Release Day
December 20 – January 3 Holiday Break
January 4 Students Return
January 5 Report Cards on ParentVUE
January 15 No School – MLK Day
January 18 6:30 Reading Night

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS