November 23, 2015

SLE PTO News
Happy almost Thanksgiving everyone! It's hard to believe the week of Thanksgiving is already here. The
school year, as usual, is flying by.
KINDNESS WEEK
Kindness week was a huge success last week! Thanks to Mrs. Burdine for all of her hard work in putting
everything together! All of the events and items that went home last week were PTO sponsored. Hopefully
you heard all about Basketball Jones and Poetry Alive from your kids! Encourage your kids to keep their acts
of kindness going through the year and if you get a photo of them doing something kind be sure to send it to
me with with the #KindKnights so we can recognize them on our FB page!
PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
The Kings School Counselors are excited to bring a parenting class on technology and media use. Please join
us on Saturday, December 5th from 8:30-11:00 AM at Columbia Intermediate School. This program is
presented by Beach Acres Parenting Center and features a local technology and education expert from
Cincinnati Bell. Please see the attached flyer for more
information. http://www.kingslocal.net/media/documents/Parenting%20in%20a%20Digital%20Age%20Flyer.pdf
BRIGHTER SMILES BETTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Agenter Orthodontics is partnering with SLE and other KLSD schools for their Brighter Smiles, Better Schools
program. If you begin treatment with Agenter and mention the Brighter Smiles Better Schools program, they
will donate $50 back to our school! Please see the attached flyer for more information.
PULL TABS COLLECTION
As a community service project, SLE's Student Council will be collecting pull tabs to donate to Cincinnati's
Ronald McDonald House. We're helping keep families together when it matters most, and we're teaching our
students the value of recycling! Student can bring tabs to school in any non-breakable container to their
homeroom. The homeroom bringing in the most pull tabs will receive an ice icream party in May. Pull tabs will
be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House in January and May. Pull tabs are always accepted, but the party
contest will end at spring break. Please contact Mrs. Blount at bblount@kingslocal.net with any questions.
SNOW SHOP
Snow Shop it almost here! The Snow Shop dates are Wednesday, December 16th and Thursday, December
17th. The Snow Shop is a chance for all SLE students to shop for their loved ones and friends for items ranging
$.25 to $5 each.
Snow Shop family night will be Thursday, December 17th from 3:15-7pm and will include a visit from the Kona
Ice truck! Families can come in and shop together for everyone on their list! We will even have live
demonstrations from the eClub on reusable and recycled ways to wrap your newly purchased gifts. You cannot
beat the prices and supporting SLE is just a win win!
We could use Snow Shop volunteers. Volunteer forms will go home this week, but it's easiest to sign up at:
http://vols.pt/3kcD3e
RESTOCK THE CLOSETS
It is time for winter weather which turns into indoor recess quickly. Our wonderful teachers have specific
classroom requests, and some general wish list items, to help our children get through the doldrums of winter
weather. Flyers will go home this week, but the general message is that if you see something fun that children
could do during indoor recess (dry erase boards/markers, board games, cards, puzzles, etc...) during your
holiday shopping, please grab an extra and send it in to your child's teacher. No donation is too small or large.
Thank you!
Questions, comments, and concerns should go to Sommer at sommerbradds@yahoo.com.
ORDER YOUR SLE SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Attached is the directory order form that will come home in backpacks this week. Directories are $3 each and
will include parent contact info organized by classroom. It is a great way to help parents plan play dates with
your child's classmates, especially on days when we don't have school. Please send in your directory order
form & payment no later than Dec 4th. We expect the directories to be printed and sent home in backpacks the
week of Dec 14th.
BOYS YOUTH LACROSSE
Registration is now open for boys youth lacrosse for boys in grades 2-6. Please see the attached flyer for more
information.
MASON CHALLENGER BASEBALL
The Mason Challenger Division of Little League is a program for boys and girls with physical and
developmental challenges. Players are also matched up with a Baseball Buddy if needed. Mason Challenger
Division will accept players between the ages of 5 to 18 (or completion of High School up to age 22). The cost
is $30 per player. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
EBBN
Be sure to check out this week's EBBN. Kindness week at SLE is the top article with some great pictures from
last week! http://www.kingslocal.net/media/ebbndocuments/EBBNNov20_2015.pdf
I sincerely hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving this week! Please be safe if you are traveling!
Renee Collins
SLE PTO President
UPCOMING DATES:
NOVEMBER 25-27 - NO SCHOOL
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 6:30PM - 2ND AND 4TH GRADE CHORUS CONCERT
DECEMBER 16TH-17TH - SNOW SHOP
DECEMBER 21-JANUARY 1ST - WINTER BREAK
SLE SCHOOL
DIRECTORY
*** Only $3 each. Orders and payments accepted
th
anytime through Friday, Dec 4 ***
The SLE ’15-’16 School Directory is now available to order.
The directory will include contact information for SLE staff, parents of your child’s classmates, Kings
Board of Education, & SLE PTO. Student/Parent contact information will be organized by grade level and
classroom. This is a great resource not only for contacting SLE staff, but many parents use it to help
organize playdates and/or mail birthday party invitations. Once the directories are printed, they will be
sent home in your child’s backpack (mid Dec). Checks made payable to SLE PTO are preferred. DUE 12/4
Student Name _____________________________
Grade/Teacher _________________________
Parent Email ______________________________
Parent Phone # _________________________
How many directories are you ordering? _______ x $3 each
TOTAL payable to SLE PTO __________
MASON YOUTH ORGANIZATION IS NOW REGISTERING
Mason Challenger Players,
COACHES, BASEBALL BUDDIES & SPONSORS
FOR THE 2016 CHALLENGER SEASON
Who is Mason Challenger Division: The Mason Challenger Division of Little League is a program for boys
and girls with physical and developmental challenges. Players are also matched up with a Baseball Buddy if
needed.
What is the age limit? Mason Challenger Division will accept players between the ages of 5 to 18 (or
completion of High School up to age 22).
Is the MYO Challenger Division for Mason Residents only? No. Mason Challenger League welcomes
players from surrounding communities.
Cost to play? This season the cost to play is $30 per player.
When do we play? Mason Challenger League meets once a week for 8 weeks starting in early May. The
Mason Challenger League will also offer optional tournaments in July.
2 WAYS TO REGISTER YOUR PLAYER(S) FOR THE 2016 CHALLENGER SEASON:
On-line – log on now to www.masonyouth.org and complete our secure on-line registration.
In-person – Thursday, January 7, 2016, at the Mason Municipal Building Community Room, from
7:00PM–8:00PM.
Visit our website for more details www.masonyouth.org or contact Susan Murdock
at challenger@masonyouth.org for more information.
REGISTRATION ENDS – January 31, 2016
After January 31st a $10 late fee will be applied and wait list may be applicable. Please note that space on teams may be limited and registration can be closed for any age
group or division. This may be due to the lack of coaches at various levels.
Mason Challenger Baseball is not sponsored by Kings
Local School District
Boys Youth Lacrosse
REGISTRATION is
Now open!
Boys, Grades 2nd-6th.
Equipment provided
by Cory's Closet!
All experience levels
are welcome!
Practice starts Mid-February.
Games from March - May.
Questions? Contact Erin Deutsch
at erin@springdot.com
www .k ings y outh l ax.com