Blue Jacket Buzz
Aynor Elementary School Newsletter
Horry County Elementary Honor Choir Concert March 8
Tomorrow, March 8th, is the Horry County Elementary Honor Choir concert! It is a free event and open to the public, concert will begin at 5 PM at Myrtle Beach High school, come on out and support the following 5th Graders representing our school this year: Kate Bensfield, Holland Brigman, Marlee Cook, Charley Jobe, Alyssa Johnson, Naomi McClammy, and Naleigh Poston! They have worked so hard to prepare and get to sing with some of the best singers from around the county!
Congratulations for all your hard work girls, I know it will be a wonderful concert!
Dates to Remember:
March:
8: Horry County Elementary Honors Choir will perform at Myrtle Beach High School at 5:00pm- we have 8 students performing!
24: Child Development, Kindergarten, and New to HCS Student Registration begins
28: Spring Pictures
April:
2: 3Q Report Cards issued, via email
4: Kindergarten parent event, more info from K teachers
7: Field Day, 3rd - 5th grades
8: Field Day, Child Development - 2nd grades
18-25: Spring Break, no school
Blue Jacket Best
Being a Good Friend
Lost & Found:
Please remind your student to visit our Lost & Found cart for missing items.
Labeling lunchboxes, cups, coats, etc. can help your items make it back home.
MUSICAL NOTES:
Mark your calendars:
- May 9th – 1st Grade, Mother’s Day Program
- Program will begin at 8:15 AM
More information for these events will be available as the dates get closer.
SchoolStore Music Fundraiser
Thank you so much for all your support! Don’t forget to continue to support Music at AES by shopping online at your favorite stores through www.schoolstore.com!
PE
First off, I want to thank everyone for all your time and support over the last month in helping us raise money for the Kids Heart Challenge. As many of you know this fundraiser is extremely important to this community and every year Aynor Elementary School is one of the top schools in the state.
Even though this year we did not reach out goal I am still extremely thankful and blessed to be at such a wonderful and supportive school. We have some of the best students in the state and that shows every day by the way that contribute not only to this fundraiser but our school as a whole.
No matter the amount of money raised we here at Aynor Elementary School is and will always be known as a "Heart Hero Schools". What these students and this community does for this fundraiser goes far beyond the amount of money raised. So, with that being said this is a huge thank you from me for all the hard work, sacrifice, and patience you all showed throughout this past month. As always ... GO BIG BLUE! You rock!
- Coach Lovell
Counselor's Corner
Backpack Buddies:
Backpack Buddies believes that students who can go to school prepared will be more successful. Children should have the opportunity to grow, learn and be a child for as long as they can while receiving basic needs. If your family would benefit from the Backpack Buddies program, please email Mrs. Hemingway at ehemingway002@horrycountyschools.net for a form to fill out and return.
Elizabeth Hemingway, Aynor Elementary School Counselor, 3rd-5th
Erin Monday, Aynor Elementary School Counselor, CD-2nd
Area Afterschool Activities & Programs: (not affiliated with AES or HCS)
Area Afterschool Programs
Aynor Area Afterschool Programs
These programs provide pickup from AES. (private vehicle/HCS school bus)
After 3 Team 843-421-9979
Aynor Child Development Center 843-385-1106
The Coop 843-358-4993
The Fellowship Church 843-212-6746
FSK- Karate School 843-358-5425
Palmetto Child 843-358-2993
The Playhouse 843-254-2157
In Conway, but provide pick up here:
Superkicks 843-369-5425
Thomas Gymnastics 843-353-1500
This list is in no way affiliated with AES or HCS.
PTO NEWS:
Volunteers:
Are you interested in volunteering with the PTO? If so, please complete the google doc below.
Please complete the form below if you are interested in volunteering with PTO events.
All volunteers must complete a background check and be approved through HCS.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at: AESPTObluejackets@gmail.com
LIKE us on FACEBOOK: Aynor Elementary School PTO
Rent the Rock!
If you are interested in renting the Spirit Rock for a special occasion, please complete the form below:
Birthday Gram!
Send a Birthday Gram to your student!
They are $10/each and include: stick balloon, birthday card with a special message from you, birthday pencil, and special lollipop!
PTO will deliver to your student.
Complete the form below:
Spirit Wear- Old South Designs
You can visit Old South Designs and they will deliver to the school.
Shop Old South Designs
Safety Updates:
OPENGATE Security at Horry County Schools
With the start of the 2024-2025 school year, Horry County Schools will use OPENGATE weapon detection scanners to screen all students and guests including all elementary schools.
Please watch the video to learn more:
Our #1 goal is to ensure that Aynor Elementary is a SAFE environment for our Blue Jackets. To do this, we hold a variety of safety drills throughout the year. Safety drills enhance school safety by allowing students and staff to understand proper emergency procedures outside of a crisis situation.
What drills will our Blue Jackets participate in throughout the school year?
Fire Drill: Students and staff practice exiting the building in case of a fire.
Tornado Drill: Students and staff take safety position lining up along an interior wall or the safest area, in case of a tornado.
Earthquake Drill: Students and staff DROP, COVER and HOLD ON, getting under a table or desk if one is near, in case of an earthquake.
Intruder Drill: Our school has adopted the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling the protocol.
Metal Detectors: Staff will use a metal detector to check students and their materials/backpacks as they enter the building.
Morning Arrival Procedures
Only bus riders will enter the bus entrance doors. Car riders will enter through the side entrance.
All students will go through metal detectors daily before entering the classroom each morning. Parents are not allowed to walk their student to class.
- Breakfast is served 7:00-7:25.
- Parents are not allowed to walk down the sidewalk where students are being dropped off.
- Only buses are allowed in the bus drop off zone. Parents do not walk or drive in the bus drop off zone during student arrival times.
- Do not drop children off in the parking lot for safety reasons.
- Please remain in your car during drop-off. Staff will be available to assist your student.
- Obey the directions of teachers on duty. We are working diligently to make drop-off efficient and safe for everyone.
- In order to help the line move safely and smoothly, have your student gather their supplies and be ready to exit the vehicle promptly.
- Students may only exit on the right side of the vehicle.
- If your child is having difficulties exiting the vehicle, you will be asked to pull to visitor parking.
- Wait until the car in front of you departs to exit. Do not go around vehicles.
- In order to unload the maximum number of students in the drop off zone, please pull up as far as possible when unloading your child.
Afternoon Car Rider Procedures
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Afternoon dismissal begins at 2:30. Our campus will begin receiving parents and guardians of car riders at 2:00. Avoid parking or impeding traffic on Jordanville Rd. This area will be monitored by Aynor Police Department.
- Please remain in your car during pick-up.
- Display your student’s name (AES car tag) on the dash of your car so it is easily visible to teachers on duty.
- If you need additional car tags, please notify the front office staff.
- Students may only enter on the right side of the vehicle.
- Wait until the car in front of you departs to exit. Do not go around vehicles.
- In order to load the maximum number of students in the pick up zone, please pull up as far as possible when picking up your child.
- Obey the directions of teachers on duty. We are working diligently to make pick up efficient and safe for everyone.
- Only buses are allowed in the bus zone. Parents do not walk or drive in the bus zone during student dismissal times.
* To ensure the safety of all students, if you do not have a car tag, you will be asked to go to the front office to be verified.