Kingston Elementary School

It has been brought to our attention that some of our families have received notices for planned SCE power outages to take place from 8:00am--3:00pm. These outages may affect a families ability to connect to school devices to receive instruction. Unfortunately for some, the outages may affect the first day of school, Thursday, August 6. Other notices indicate they may have an outage on August 12. I am unaware if there are others. In any case, we want to ensure that your child’s attendance is not negatively impacted. Please communicate with your child’s teacher if this affects you so that we can be sure not to mark your child absent. Attendance can be taken either through being present virtually, or by completing course work. We will be sure that teachers include some video based information and task(s) to be completed when wifi becomes available (could be the following day or beyond). This will be sufficient for positive attendance. Additionally, teachers will ensure any information students need that they missed will be reviewed to ensure all feel confident and comfortable to be successful in distance learning. If the outage affects you or if you are unable to login or have other computer related issues...The above still applies. Our goal right now at the beginning of school is to build relationships with students and families, help communicate the format and schedule, routines and procedures. This will be a work in progress and we will adjust to better meet the needs of our students and families. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Check out Kingston Elementary Facebook page to see a video tutorial of Chromebook pickup process, connection to Wifi, and Logging into your child's teacher's classroom. So easy a Principal can do it. See you tomorrow: TK/K/1: 9:00am-12:00pm New Students 2nd-6th: 12:00pm--3:00pm

CHROMEBOOK PICKUP For our incoming TK, K, 1st graders we will have a Chromebook pickup Wednesday, August 6 from 9am-12pm For any new student in grades 2nd-6th or any student from last year that did not have a chromebook, Chromebook pickup is Wednesday, August 6 from 12:00pm-3:00pm. It is helpful if you keep your scheduled time however, if needed you can choose another time slot. If you are unable to attend either of the times, please contact the school to arrange another pickup time. Important--When you come to pick up the chromebooks we are asking that you follow CDC guidelines by wearing a mask and keeping 6ft social distance. Please walk up to the cafeteria door and stand in line until you are called in. If this time doesn’t work with your schedule, please call the school between 9:00 am - 3:30 pm and we will arrange another plan for you to pick up materials. You will be receiving a phone call from your child's teacher to give you first days information and to give you some idea of what to expect. When your child’s teacher calls, they will give you all the information you will need for the first day of school such as login information, start times, and so forth. Please let us know if you have any questions. Please follow us on social media or visit our website for updates and information

Hola familias de Kingston, esta es su subdirectora, la Sra. Ortega. Primero, quería que todos supieran que todo el personal de Kingston los echa mucho de menos. Al igual que muchos de ustedes, estamos ansiosos por comenzar la escuela. La escuela comenzará el 6 de agosto a través del aprendizaje a distancia. A partir del lunes 3 de agosto, el maestro de su hijo lo llamará para presentarse y responderá cualquier pregunta que pueda tener. Cada estudiante necesitará un chromebook. A principios de la próxima semana se publicará un cronograma para informarle cuándo debe recoger un Chromebook si aún no lo tiene. Además, cargaremos información de aprendizaje a distancia en nuestro sitio web de Kingston para mantener informada a nuestra comunidad. Inicie sesión en nuestro sitio web periódicamente para consultar la información más reciente sobre educación a distancia. Recuerde actualizar la información de su hijo en el portal de padres del campus infinito antes del 6 de agosto. Si necesita su código de acceso, envíe un correo electrónico a Kingston.office@hesperiausd.org con el nombre y la fecha de nacimiento de su hijo para comenzar. Gracias a todos por su paciencia y comprensión.

Hello Kingston Families, this is your assistant principal, Mrs. Ortega. First I wanted to let you all know that you are greatly missed by the entire Kingston staff. Just like many of you, we are anxiously wanting to start school. School will begin on August 6th through distance learning. Beginning on Monday August 3rd, your child,s teacher will be calling you to introduce themselves and answering any questions you may have. Every student will need a chromebook. A schedule will come out early next week to let you know when to pick up a chromebook if you don't have one already. Also, we will be uploading distance learning information on our Kingston website to keep our community informed. Please log into our website periodically to check for the latest information on distance learning. Remember to update your child's information on infinite campus parent portal prior to August 6th. If you need your access code please email Kingston.office@hesperiausd.org with your child's name and birthdate to get started. Thank you all for your patience and understanding.

Hello Kingston families, this is a friendly reminder to log into infinite campus to update your students' information if you haven’t done so already. It is important to do this as it replaces the paper packet every student receives at the beginning of the school year (i.e. emergency card, student/parent handbook, etc). Each parent or guardian has been provided their own code that will be needed to access infinite campus. If you need your code, you may send an email to destiny.caillouet@hesperiausd.org or Connie.Cunningham@hesperiausd.org. Please include your child’s name and birthday in your email. For a step by step on how to access infinite campus please click on the link below: https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-husd/articles/husd-infinite-campus-online-annual-registration-husd Hola familias de Kingston, este es un recordatorio amistoso para iniciar sesión en el campus infinito para actualizar la información de sus estudiantes si aún no lo han hecho. Es importante hacer esto, ya que reemplaza el paquete de papel que cada estudiante recibe al comienzo del año escolar (es decir, tarjeta de emergencia, manual del estudiante / padre, etc.). A cada padre o tutor se le ha proporcionado su propio código que será necesario para acceder al campus infinito. Si necesita su código, puede enviar un correo electrónico a destiny.caillouet@hesperiausd.org o Connie.Cunningham@hesperiausd.org. Incluya el nombre y el cumpleaños de su hijo en su correo electrónico. Para obtener un paso a paso sobre cómo acceder al campus infinito, haga clic en el enlace de arriba.

Interested in purchasing a YEARBOOK? Yearbooks are 15.00 for all non-6th graders (6th graders are getting them free and will be given to them at a yearbook signing party --date/time/location--TBD) To order click the link below: 1. Indicate quantity 2. Click checkout 3. Setup account or continue as guest 4. Enter payment method and address for delivery https://olsonpics.photoreflect.com/store/orderpage.aspx?pi=1LXV01KM000000&po=0&hp=2

IMPORTANT: I wanted to give you some information about our “Infinite Campus Annual Update”. Today I mailed out students’ report cards today along with a personalized paper for parents/guardians that gives them a code to setup their child's portal. You should receive it soon. The paper indicates the purpose is to be able to access your child’s grades. It is much more. This process will replace all the papers that typically come home the first day of school such as filling out a new emergency card, request bussing, school handbook, insurance info, etc. It is a critical piece that needs to take place, and I wanted to give you more information before you received your code so you don’t misplace it. Some parents were led to believe they will have do so to “re-register” their child. You will not. If your child attended last year they are currently registered. You will only need to verify the information we have is correct and provide any new information you want us to have on file. This will be required for all students but is mandatory if you want your child to ride a bus. Some benefits to you are that you will be able to access your child’s grades, find out your child’s next year’s teacher (July), access attendance, etc. There may be more than one access code/letter in the envelope. Each is personalized to an individual so please check your name. Each parent or guardian who is provided access will need his or her own code. Below is a link for further directions and information. https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-husd/articles/husd-infinite-campus-online-annual-registration-husd

Free summer meals for all children ages 1-18. June 1-25 Monday-Thursday 11:00-12:00

Kingston Elementary - Distance Learning Information https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XaAZZOLp4tHPfjLT0p8jO0XLXKqT1h8JAv_Zf_V-q-k/edit?usp=sharing

Any new students wishing to enroll at Kingston Elementary School may call the school at (760) 244-8869 and/or email registration staff at KingstonRegistration@hesperiausd.org

Below is a link for family resources available during the COVID closures. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YjXDLfBQuNOTSzTLbbji6lr5-vKakjw0/view?usp=sharing

A message from Kingston Staff: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CSj9ZuoCUAIahzxxR3nVlwcZcTZYI_16/view?usp=sharing

For Kingston Music/Band Students Distance Learning please visit: www.seanportanova.wix.com/portanova

The following links will give you information how to connect your child's chromebook to your wifi, login, online safety information, as well as other pertinent information related to chromebooks. There are two pages. ENGLISH https://drive.google.com/file/d/1324sj1n_PGWe_7eiL35OMk1Qms7LzB7Q/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/19GITgsVFvMQHJEshqConrpDgxKI-Xvgb/view?usp=sharing SPANISH https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UJmjVfrwAESnlLfpNwLwWmcBoiE6f6As/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CxCU2RHeRgB6G17muh4TmnEjPpsMmPvN/view?usp=sharing

At this time kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year has been postponed until further notice. We will update you with new dates when that information is available. Please check back on our website on May 1st. Thank you

Hi Kingston Knights! Beginning today, 3/30/20, our office hours for phone calls will be 9-11 am, Monday- Friday. We will also be posting updates throughout the week on our website, social media, and through text messages.

Kingston Chromebook/Distance Learning Pick up Schedule https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yYUUBI-QGdMHdus1fhAiXCs7e0zAWzX9tG-pYOdr8u4/edit?usp=sharing

CARTA DE INFORMACIÓN PARA PADRES, APRENDIZAJE A DISTANCIA Estimados padres, En primer lugar, gracias por su paciencia y comprensión mientras trabajamos en nuestros desafíos actuales. Nuestro Departamento de Servicios Educativos está trabajando con la administración de las escuelas y los maestros para implementar nuestro plan de aprendizaje a distancia y garantizar que su hijo(a) reciba una instrucción de calidad durante el cierre de la escuela por mandato estatal. Nuestro plan es comenzar nuestro programa de aprendizaje a distancia el lunes 6 de abril. Para los estudiantes de primaria que aún necesitan su Chromebook, las fechas programadas para recoger los dispositivos son el jueves 2 de abril y el viernes 3 de abril en sus respectivas escuelas. Cada escuela está trabajando en un horario específico para organizar el proceso de distribución, el cual se le comunicará el 30 de marzo. Si no tiene acceso a internet en su hogar, los materiales impresos estarán disponibles para que los recojan en las escuelas. Por favor, deje un mensaje en la escuela con el nombre del estudiante, el grado y el maestro y el trabajo estará disponible a partir del 6 de abril y, a partir de entonces, según sea necesario. Mientras tanto, continúe trabajando con su hijo utilizando los materiales complementarios ubicados en el sitio web del distrito. Como recordatorio, se seguirán ofreciendo comidas la próxima semana durante las vacaciones de primavera en la escuela secundaria Cedar, la escuela secundaria de Hesperia y la escuela secundaria de Sultana. Además, continuaremos brindando información actualizada sobre COVID-19 en nuestra sección de Preguntas Frecuentes en nuestro sitio web del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Hesperia. En nombre de todo el personal del Distrito Escolar Unificado Hesperia, nuevamente agradecemos su cooperación durante esta situación.

DISTANCE LEARNING Dear Parents, First of all, thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through our current challenges. Our Educational Services Department is working with site administration and teachers to implement our plan for distance learning to ensure that your child(ren) receives quality instruction throughout the state-mandated school closure. Our plan is to begin our distance learning program on Monday, April 6th. For elementary students that still need their Chromebook, the scheduled pickup dates are: Thursday, April 2nd and Friday, April 3rd at the school site. Each school is working on a specific schedule to organize the distribution process, which will be communicated to you on March 30th. If you do not have access to WiFi in your home, printed materials will be available for pickup at the school sites with prior notice. Please leave a message at the school with student name, grade, and teacher and the work will be available beginning April 6 and, thereafter, as needed. In the meantime, please continue to work with your child using the supplemental materials located on the district website. As a reminder meals will continue to be offered next week, Spring Break, at Cedar Middle School, Hesperia High School and Sultana High School. Also, we will continue to provide updated information regarding COVID-19 on our FAQ section on our Hesperia Unified School District Website. On behalf of the entire School District staff, we thank you for your cooperation during this unique situation.