Blue Jacket Buzz
Aynor Elementary School Newsletter
Early Dismissal
Friday, January 17, AES will dismiss at 12:00 pm (2 1/2 hours early).
No School
Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21, AES will be closed- Student Holiday.
Library Information
We start our district-wide reading challenge - Read Bowl - on Monday!
We will have team jersey or favorite team attire day on Monday to kick off the Read Bowl!
Student reading logs will go home Monday, January 13th. First Half reading logs are due January 24th. Second Half reading logs are due February 5th.
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Have a great day!
Rebecca Crute
Library Media Specialist
Aynor Elementary School
Aynor, SC
@AynorESreaders, @ReCRUTEnReaders
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Dates to Remember:
January:
13: Read Bowl Challenge begins, JERSEY DAY!
17: Early Dismissal at 12:00pm
20-21: Student Holiday, Schools Closed
24: Read Bowl First Half Student Logs due
27: Reports cards distributed, via email
27-31: Scholastic Book Fair
28: Family Night Book Fair 2:45p-4:00p
30: Quarter 2 Awards Program
- 3rd gr- 8:15
- 4th gr- 9:00
- 5th gr- 9:45
February:
1: PTO Daddy/Daughter Dance
5: Read Bowl Second Half Student Logs due
6: Class Photo
March:
2-6: Read Across America, Dr. Seuss Week, more info to come
Blue Jacket Best
Showing Courage
Lost & Found:
COLD WEATHER HAS ARRIVED!
We are overflowing with jackets and hoodies!!!
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.
Cafeteria: Ice Cream!
Ice Cream will be sold on Thursday Jan. 16 instead of Friday due to the half day.
STEM- Tech Team Info- DEADLINE Jan. 13
ESL - Aprender Inglés
Nuestro programa ESL está diseñado para adultos cuyo primer idioma no es el inglés y que desean mejorar su nivel de dominio del inglés. La instrucción cubre todas las fases del idioma inglés. La mejora de las habilidades de comunicación es el objetivo principal. Se enfatiza la conversación en las clases de ESL. La lectura y la escritura se enseñan juntas. Las lecciones básicas de gramática, geografía, historia, educación cívica y gobierno son parte del plan de estudios. Las clases de ESL funcionan como clases académicas y son grupos de apoyo para los estudiantes. Los estudiantes deben registrarse y realizar la evaluación oral BEST Plus para poder ingresar al programa ESL. BEST Plus establece un nivel de clase inicial para los estudiantes. Los estudiantes comienzan las clases después de que se determina el nivel de colocación. Hay dos lugares donde los estudiantes pueden inscribirse en las clases: Centro educativo de Conway (CEC) - (843) 488-6200 Horas de clase: Clases de la mañana: lunes a viernes, de 9 a. m. a 12 p. m. Clases nocturnas: lunes a jueves, de 5 p. m. a 8 p. m. ¡Ven y aprende inglés con nosotros!
Centro de aprendizaje familiar de Myrtle Beach (MBFLC) - (843) 839-5400
Art Corner
Library News
Child Development Reading Logs
Child Development In the Wild Reading Logs are due Jan. 13.
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books Sign Ups have begun! 3rd-5th graders can by the library to pick up an application today!
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be January 27-31! More information about eWallets will be provided soon!
Congratulations, Mrs. Cristy Dudley! AES 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 AES Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Cristy Dudley! We are so honored to have you in our Blue Jacket Family! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our blue jackets.
Area Afterschool Activities: (not affiliated with AES or HCS)
New Aynor Area Afterschool Program
This is no way affiliated with AES or HCS.
Aynor Recreation Basketball and Cheerleading
Area Afterschool Programs
This is no way affiliated with AES or HCS.
Counselor's Corner
CD-2
CD-2nd Grades just finished the “Protect Yourself Rules” series with Stranger Safety. January 9th-16th they will be introduced to careers through community helpers (CD-1st Grade) and Interest Inventory (2nd Grade).
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
AES Yearbooks are on Sale:
Please scan the QR code below or visit JOSTENSYEARBOOK.COM to order your 2024-2025 AES Yearbook! They are $25 each.
Optional Cover Personalization (adding student name) available for online purchase only.
5th Grade Families:
MUSICAL NOTES:
Mark Your Calendars:
February 13th – Kindergarten, Valentine’s Day Program
- Program will begin at 8:15 AM
- Program will begin at 8:15 AM
More information for these events will be available as the dates get closer.
SchoolStore Music Fundraiser
We have currently raised over $700 for our music program! 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 this holiday season!
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.