Summer Fun!

Spring Break Happenings by First Grade

"We went to a hotel in Daytona Beach, had an Easter Egg hunt at my grandma's house, and made a bag for my Aunt's birthday." ~ Alexa

"I had an Easter Egg hunt and went and visited my dad's school and I also played with my friend!" ~Victoria L.

"My family went to Tampa, went to a Sea Aquarium, and also saw my Aunt's first baby. At the aquarium my favorite animals were the killer whales and dolphins." ~ Payne

"I had an Easter Egg hunt and the rest of the time I played in the pool with my brother. The water was COLD!" ~ R.J.

"I played a LOT of wii. I'm great at Mario Party Eight!" ~ Ian

"I went to Columbia with my Aunt for five days and visited my family." ~ Camilo

"My grandpa took me to Rapids Water Park, it was really fun when we went in the wave pool. I also went to Lion Country Safari with my grandparents and cousins." ~ Stephen

Feel the love at PATCHES! By Lacie and Moncia

The Friday before Valentine's Day we delivered Valentine cards made by upper elementary to a place called PATCHES. PATCHES is like a school for children who have special medical needs. We greeted the children with Valentine's cards. They were so excited to see us and we were so excited to see them! Our visit inspired us to help PATCHES and their special needs children. Every Friday, we will have a bake sale and the money we make will be donated to PATCHES. We know they really need diapers, medicine, and some toys. Also, at movie night we want to collect money.

If you would like to learn more about PATCHES you can go to their website http://www.patchesppec.org/. Together we can all make a difference.

Winterfest FUN!

A fun time was had by all in January at the Kingswood annual Winterfest event. See below for some great pictures of some great times!

Haiti Relief - One Piggy Bank at a time!

Two Kingswood students showed a lot of compassion last week. Upon hearing about the many needs of the people in Haiti, our school started collecting funds to donate. Liam and Sonya, both Lower Elementary students, took this to heart. They went home, emptied their ENTIRE "piggy bank" savings, and brought in their money to donate. We are so proud of you two for showing such an act of kindness!

When asked why they chose to donate all the money they had in their "piggy banks", as opposed to some of it, they replied:

"I really wanted to help because the houses are all torn down." ~Sonya

"I wanted to feel good for Haiti. Now lots of people can buy the supplies they need."~Liam