Read Across America Week is so close!

*Potatoes will be due Monday, March 3rd. Students can bring them to the cafeteria for display when they arrive at school.

*Student dress up days will be March 3rd - 7th.

*Our book character parade will be Friday, March 7th.

*Read Across America Reading Logs will go home March 3rd for a special reading challenge in partnership with Aynor High School athletics!

Thank you so much for all you do! Have a wonderful day!

Rebecca Crute

Library Media Specialist

Aynor Elementary School

Aynor, SC

Decorate a potato as a book character. Any book, any character! Any kind of potato, any size!

You may use any other materials you wish, but the main part must be at least one real potato. You may use more than one potato, if you like.

If you have a copy of the book, bring it with your potato for display! Please put your child’s name inside the book.

Entries are due Monday, March 3rd. We will label it with your character and name!

Prizes will be awarded for the best potato in each grade. Potatoes will go home Friday, March 7th. This contest is totally voluntary, and all students are invited to participate!

Please contact Mrs. Crute at rcrute001@horrycountyschools.net.

Can you turn a POTATO into a Book Character?

Congratulations to our AES Blue Pan Jam for making it to WAVES of the Future at the Carolina Opry! Our BPJ students will perform at a showcase of HCS Fine Arts Programs on April 13 at the Carolina Opry.

Both bands did an amazing job during auditions. Check them out below:

D.R.U.M. Band - https://youtu.be/8afzDAmJb7s

Blue Pan Jam - https://youtu.be/lCuOuGqMZSY

Our 3rd Grade students did an amazing job during the Black History Program today.

We are so proud of all of our students!

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!

Hello Blue Jackets!

We have extended the fundraiser through March 7th. If you are interested, please use the link below to sign up. Thank you!

YM SE KHC 2024-2025 WO-32243: Aynor Elementary School - Kids Heart Challenge - American Heart Association

Andrew W. Lovell

Co-Offensive Coordinator & Runnings Backs Coach, Aynor High School

Varsity Baseball Assistant, Aynor High School

Physical Education Teacher, Aynor Elementary School

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

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.

Are you interested in volunteering with the PTO? If so, please complete the google doc below.

AES PTO Volunteer Form

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.

VOLUNTEER AT HCS

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at: AESPTObluejackets@gmail.com

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.

CLICK HERE

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.

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 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.

No Ice Cream Sales until Spring. Chips, cereal bars still available