Blue Jacket Buzz

Dates to Remember: End of Year dates

Water Days *Please make sure your student is registered

New & Current Student Registration Information

Kindergarten & 5th Grade End of Year News

PTO Volunteers needed for School Events

Afterschool Programs

Summer Camps

Safety/Security Information

This years theme is "Turn Awareness into Action". This theme encourages individuals and communities to move beyond simply recognizing the importance of mental health but to take concrete steps to improve it. This includes practicing self-care, advocating for change, and seeking support. There are numerous things you can do to improve your mental health: exercise, deep breathing, gratitude journaling, spending time in nature, or connecting with others. Activities like these can help reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being. Remember, your mental health is just as important as your physical health so take the time to take care of yourself.

Please pick up any medication(s) that your child has in the nurse’s office by June 6, 2025, at 12:00 pm. If medication is not picked up, it will be destroyed and discarded per HCS policy. This includes all medication: prescription and non-prescription. Please remember that a parent/guardian or designated responsible adult must pick up medicine from the school by the date indicated. We cannot send medication home with students. The school cannot store medication over the summer.

Thank you,

Nurse Gibbs & Nurse Richardson

Tuesday, May 27: Child Development-1st Gr Water Day

Wednesday, May 28: 2nd-3rd Gr Water Day

Thursday, May 29: 4th-5th Gr Water Day

Water Day Reminders:

• apply sunscreen to your student before sending them to school.
• have your student wear their swimsuit to school with shorts and a shirt or a swimsuit cover-up.
• send extra clothes in a bag for your student to change into after water day fun.
• don't forget the towel!

Also, parents are not able to attend this activity.

KONA Ice will be at AES on Friday, May 30.

Prices range from $4 - $7

Congratulations, Jennifer B- our first gift card winner!

Register your student by May 24, 2025 for another chance to win a $25 gift card.

All students registered by May 26, 2025 will be able to participate in End of Year Water Day celebrations. Each grade level with the highest percentage registered will win an ice cream party!

🏆 Aynor Elementary Students Shine at Horry County Schools Technology Fair!

Aynor Elementary School is proud to announce that 90 of our talented students showcased their creativity, innovation, and technical skills at the annual Horry County Schools Technology Fair, held in April.

Our young tech leaders presented a variety of impressive projects that highlighted their problem-solving abilities and enthusiasm for digital learning. From creative coding to engineering prototypes, these students amazed judges and attendees alike with their presentations.

FIRST PLACE

***Lilly Skipper & Charlie Tyler (2nd & 3rd Grade Division) – Digital Art - Photo Production: “Sportnopoly Game”
- With a combination of 3D modeling and graphic design, this newly revamped game was a beautiful piece of artwork. Almost too pretty to play!

***Reed Burris, Max Xenakis, & Owen DiMaggio (4th & 5th Grade Division) - Coding & Software/Game Development: “Gimkit Game” - This team used their coding and programming skills to create a game for kids (or adults) of all ages. They developed characters and various backgrounds and levels for their game.

***Noah Hairston (4th & 5th Grade Division) - Passion Projects: “Racing Game Simulator” - This project is a well constructed racing simulator rig. Complete with a steering wheel and buttons to control it. All the electronics are hidden on the inside connected together so that it works to make the in-game car steer.

SECOND PLACE

***Chase Samanns, John Thomas Dunn, & Barrett Cook (2nd & 3rd Grade Division) – Digital Art - Animation: “The Basketball Mystery”
- A team of basketball players lost their basketball right before the big game! This group planned a story to incorporate what they love most about being on a team. They designed characters and used their coding skills to create an animation that was entertaining for all. NOT Pictured: John Thomas Dunn

***Alyssa Hampton & Braylee Squires (2nd & 3rd Grade Division) - Passion Projects: “Dueling Drones” - These engineers built their own drones and learned to pilot them. They used their building skills, creativity, and teamwork to complete a successful mission with their drones.

THIRD PLACE

***Josie & Riley Hunsucker (2nd & 3rd Grade Division) – Digital Art - Animation: “”
- This sister duo planned out an animation of their own with an exciting adventure. Their coding and programming skills are shown in their entertaining story.

***Molly Marion & Ellyanna Nathan (2nd & 3rd Grade Division) - Digital Art - Animation: “The Puppy Rescue” - An entertaining story about a girl and her dog. The authors and animators of this story used their design process skills and the programming they have learned about to write a great story about a puppy that gets adopted to his “fur”ever home.

***JJ Hyman, Dallas Drew, & Beckham Norton (2nd & 3rd Grade Division) - Robotics & Automation: “Gatorbot” - Their project was equal parts cool and cute! The Gatorbot is able to move and walk on his own with clever coding and awesome programming.

All of our students demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, and we couldn’t be prouder of how they represented Aynor Elementary. A huge thank-you goes out to our teachers and families for supporting these learners in their technology journeys!

We look forward to seeing what our future innovators will create next. Great job, Blue Jackets! 💙💻✨

SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Tech Fair - April 1st!

Mrs. Kristen DiMaggio, AES STEM

Summer Reading kicks off on Monday! Record the books you read this summer on the paper log your child received (click here for a copy) or online at www.readwithmalcom.com/readcamp. Students who complete their summer reading challenge will receive extra recess, a tasty treat, and a VIP library checkout pass in the fall!

Rebecca Crute

Library Media Specialist

Aynor Elementary School

Aynor, SC

@AynorESreaders, @ReCRUTEnReaders

IMPORTANT DATES:

May 30: Kindergarten Awards Ceremony at 8:30am

June 2: 5th Gr Awards Ceremony at 8:30am

Kindergarten Families:

Join us on Friday, May 30 at 8:30am to celebrate our Kindergarteners!

Program Procedures:

All program visitors are to park in the bus loop and enter through bus entrance doors. Due to the morning bus drop off, please do not enter the bus loop until after 7:40 am. Doors will open approximately 15 minutes before start time.

A Friendly Reminder: All visitors are required to be screened by the metal detectors, therefore please leave any unnecessary metal items and bags in your vehicles.

Thank you for your cooperation.

5th Grade Families:

Please join us on Monday, June 2 at 8:30am to celebrate the accomplishments of our 5th grade students!

Program Procedures:

All program visitors are to park in the bus loop and enter through bus entrance doors. Due to the morning bus drop off, please do not enter the bus loop until after 7:40 am. Doors will open approximately 15 minutes before start time.

A Friendly Reminder: All visitors are required to be screened by the metal detectors, therefore please leave any unnecessary metal items and bags in your vehicles.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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

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.