Blue Jacket Buzz

Dates to Remember

New Student Registration

5th Grade News

3rd Graders interested in Blue Pan Jam and D.R.U.M. Band

PTO Volunteers needed for School Events

Afterschool Programs

Summer Camps

April is Autism Acceptance Month

HCS is proud to recognize the unique strengths and talents of individuals with autism. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where every student can thrive. Through awareness and acceptance, we can build a more understanding and compassionate community for all.

Learn more at https://autismsociety.org/.

Required Documents for the Child Development Program Application

Children must be four years old on or before September 1st to participate in the CD program. The following documents are required to apply:

• Child’s legal birth certificate
• Child’s immunization record
• Child’s Medicaid card or parents’ proof of income (2024 income tax return or W-2 form)
• Proof of residency (utility bill, rental or lease agreement).
• The child’s social security card is requested, but not required.

Applicants must be a resident of Horry County to apply for and participate in the CD program. Please note: Transfer Requests are not accepted for students in the Child Development Program.

Visit www.horrycountyschools.net/registration to learn more and begin the registration process.

Registration for returning students (including those kindergarten students who are currently in the Child Development program will open later this Spring.

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Kindergarten students are invited to attend Mr. Bucket's birthday party. Click here for a link to the reading log.

Congratulations, Amber Jenkins! We hope you enjoy your goodies!

Thank you to everyone that purchased a raffle ticket. We raised over $1,000 for local charities, chosen by our Jr. Beta Students.

Miss Hannah Smith, 3rd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Erin Monday, CD-2 Guidance Counselor

The following letter was sent home with students last week regarding AMS Exploratory Classes. More information is coming.

Dear Fifth Grade Students, Parents, and Guardians,

We are excited to share that it is finally time for your child to request exploratory classes for their sixth-grade year at Aynor Middle School. School counselors from Aynor Middle School will be available to meet with parents and 5th grade students on the following dates, for the following homeroom classes from 8:30 am until 9:30 am:

May 1, 2025

Mrs. Hardwick

Mrs. Staples

Ms. Vogel

May 2, 2025

Mrs. English

Mrs. Holden

Mrs. Brown

*Physical Education/Gym (PE) is not an option as participation in PE is a state requirement. All students will be scheduled to take a semester of PE each year.

Please see other notes below for specifics about requesting the Bible Class as this request is handled separately.

The link to request Bible Class as an exploratory will be sent out May 7, 2025 at 12:00pm via email. Bible Class is first come first serve. The link will be sent to all parents at the same time. Aynor Middle School only has slots for 12-14 students in this class.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to our school counselors, Mrs. Elizabeth Hemingway or Mrs. Erin Monday at ehemingway002@horrycountyschools.net or emonday@horrycountyschools.net.

Information about these before and after school performance groups will be going home the Monday we return from Spring Break. Please read carefully and plan ahead if your student is interested in these groups. Audition interest forms must filled out, signed by a parent or guardian, and be turned in by Friday, May 2nd to Audition for these groups. Auditions for students who turn in their completed forms will be:

• D.R.U.M. Band: Monday, May 5th → 2:30 - 4:00 PM
• Blue Pan Jam: Tuesday, May 6th → 2:30 - 4:00 PM

Blue Pan Jam

Blue Pan Jam did a wonderful job representing Aynor Elementary at WAVES of the Future, Horry County Schools Fine Arts Showcase last Sunday at the Carolina Opry.

Mark your calendars:

• May 9th – 1st Grade, Mother’s Day Program
• We would love to honor YOU! Please send in a picture of your student and their mom to be part of our presentation! Send ONE picture of your student with Mom to aesmothersday@gmail.com and please include your student’s name and classroom teacher. Pictures are DUE APRIL 30th.
• Program will begin at 8:15 AM

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!

The Dalton and Linda Floyd Family Mentoring Program provides an opportunity for college students to serve as role models for children (K-8) in area schools. Creating a positive relationship takes time, so mentors visit their young friends for an hour, at least once each week for one semester, and preferably for the school year and longer.

Teal Day is held annually on the campus of Coastal Carolina University. Students get to spend time with their mentors in a day filled with fun events.

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

These programs provide pickup from AES. (via 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

In Conway, but provide pick up AES:

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.