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Originally delivered on 9/8/2022 7:00 pm

SUBJECT: September 2022 Kincaid Cat Tracks

It's September, we've celebrated Labor Day, and students are testing--Yep! It's Official. School Is In Session EVERYWHERE. For the Kincaid community, this means we are actually halfway through our fall quarter and things continue to move full steam ahead. 

All adults will notice new protocols in place when visiting or volunteering at the school this year. Thank you to everyone for doing their part in making sure our children are safe. 

This year, parents: 

  1. Must have your ID ready and visible for the camera. You will be allowed into the school without proper ID. 
  2. Should not hold the door for others. Everyone is asked to ring the doorbell and wait until acknowledged before entering the building. 
  3. Must read, watch the embedded video, sign and return the Volunteer Privacy Brochure before doing any activities within the classrooms or building. Your signed privacy brochure will remain on file within the front office. This extra step is to ensure that everyone is acknowledging and respecting each other's rights to privacy (students, parents, and school staff). 

This is also the time of year when parents begin receiving communication from their child's room parent rep(s). Look for an email from your parent rep with ways to support the teacher and volunteer needs in the classroom. Don't forget to also check your spam folders.

As always, as you read through this issue of Cat Tracks check out what's coming, where help is needed and all the ways PTA and Foundation support our students, our school staff members and our diverse community.

Reminder - NO SCHOOL - September 25-October 1 (Fall Break)

From the PTA

Calling all interested Kincaid students to submit your original work of art for this year's Reflection program theme: 

SHOW YOUR VOICE! 

This 50+ year-old program helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning. Kincaid students can participate in one of the following categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts.

All submissions are due Thursday, October 13. A collection box will be located in the Kincaid Library Learning Commons for student entries. 

For more information and to entry, visit

https://kincaidpta.membershiptoolkit.com/reflections

Calling All Families!

The PTA's Diversity and Inclusion Committee is seeking families who are interested in sharing a meaningful part of their identity or background with our school community. 

Topics can include: holiday traditions, a favorite book, family photos, traditional family recipes, games or activities.

Contact Sarah Pastrana to participate. 

diversity@kincaidpta.org

Kincaid Yearbook On Sale Now for $25! 

Check out the winning cover design choice when you order your 2022-2023 memory book at the lowest price of the year; now through October 31. The price increases to $30 starting 11/1. Online purchase only. Visit https://kincaidpta.membershiptoolkit.com/yearbook 

Bad Daddy's Burgers Spirit Night - September 22!

Bring your family and friends to Bad Daddy's Burger Bar (Sandy Plains location) on Thursday, September 22 from 5-8 PM and help us raise $$ for our school. 10% of all dine-in and take-out sales will be donated back to the PTA.

Join PTA Today!

Kincaid ES PTA membership is yearly from July 1-June 30. Our goal is to get 325 members for 2022-2023. We can do it with YOUR help. We are over halfway there so let's keep it going! Maybe we can even reach 100% participation from the school community. If YOU haven't renewed your Kincaid PTA membership yet, please consider it. Click to visit our website and join today!

Update your information and sign up the entire family. You can even sponsor a PTA membership for a Kincaid teacher or staff member. Community members are also welcome--that's anyone from grandparents, to relatives, neighbors and business owners, too. 

There Is No Wrong Way To PTA! 

From Foundation

Happy September! 

The Foundation is always looking for volunteers! We are currently in need of people with website expertise! We use Squarespace and need creative and technical minds alike to help us post and update content. Please email president@kincaidfoundation.org if you are interested in being more involved!

Key dates in September:

  • 9/9 Foundation Friday–Falcons Day 
  • 9/15 Foundation Board Meeting 7:30AM 

*Our meetings are totally open, you do not need to be a board member to attend! Please join us if you want to know more about what the Foundation does. Zoom link will be sent out via CTLS closer to 9/15.

  • 9/26-9/30 Fall Break–No School
Supporting Kincaid

Fun Run T-Shirt Contest!

This year is the Fun Run’s 30th anniversary and we are excited to start the student designed Fun Run T-shirt contest!  The contest will run through September 17. If your picture wins, you will help decide the picture colors. Designs can be anything: autumn, Thanksgiving, running, Winter etc. Think outside the box and have fun!  Contat Mr. Scott Furr with any questions at (scott.furr@cobbk12.org)

Submit your picture into the gym or to your homeroom teacher. Please make sure your FIRST AND LAST NAME IS ON THE PICTURE!

2022 Fun Run T-shirt Contest Rules:

  • Hand drawn designs only
  • Must be drawn in pencil – no marker, Sharpie, or crayon
  • On plain white paper (8.5 X 11 is perfect)
  • No shading/coloring
  • Kincaid Fun Run- Must be in the design
  • November 5, 2022 – Must be in the design
  • 30th Anniversary - must be somewhere in the design
  • Your name must be somewhere in the design or on the paper

Design Lab News

For the month of September, please send in clean empty water bottles with lids to the Design Lab Recycling bins in the front lobby and the Library Learning Commons. Thank you to everyone who sent in paper towel rolls and cereal boxes.  We have built a huge supply and won’t need anymore at this time.

Celebrate your Child's Birthday at Kincaid!

 STEP 1: Complete a Form
STEP 2Make a Payment (Check, Cash or MyPaymentsPlus). 
When using MypaymentPlus, select "Activities & Events" then "Fundraisers"

IMPORTANTPayments for birthday treats or marquee message must be made separately.
In The Community

Lassiter Jr Trojan Basketball Tryouts are THIS Saturday, Sept 10. Please complete this WAIVER and bring with you. Location changes for the Jr. Trojan GIRLS TRYOUT on 9/13. It will now take place at Mabry MS. 6th Grade BOYS TRYOUT has been moved to 9/11. For more details and to stay informed of possible changes, visit https://www.lassiterbasketball.org/jrtrojans.

Attention Kincaid Families! You are Invited to Aurora Cineplex’s Birthday Bash/Free Carnival on Sunday, September 18th from 12-4pm.

BOGO Day 10am-8pm—Everything Is Buy One, Get One Free ( Movies, Mini Golf, Concessions), Join us for a fun day as a Thank You to all our fans you’ve supported us for 12 years!

5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076 | 770-518-0977

www.AuroraCineplex.com (FB Event Link: https://fb.me/e/e4OELLT8j)

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