David L. Rainer Elementary

🚌BACK TO SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION UPDATE 📚

Dear Camden Families,

As we kick off the new school year, please note that our transportation schedule may need some adjustments during the first week of school.

What to expect:
• Buses may experience delays as routes are optimized
• Phone lines are experiencing high volume - thank you for your patience
• Route changes will be addressed once all student schedules are finalized
• Additional route adjustments may be needed to address overcrowding
• Schools may hold students inside during unsafe weather conditions

We appreciate your understanding as our transportation team works diligently to ensure the safe and efficient transport of all students to and from school.

Your patience during this transition period helps us provide the best service for our school community!

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SchoolTransportation #SafetyFirst

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰: School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road. They’re designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries, and in every state, stop-arm laws exist to protect children from other motorists.
If you are driving, remember these simple rules:
– 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 — don’t speed up — because the bus is preparing to stop. There are - likely students waiting to get on the bus or parents waiting nearby to pick up children.
– 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 — and wait at least 20 feet behind the bus — because children are getting on or off the school bus. Stay stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving.
– 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, particularly in the morning or mid-afternoon, around school arrival and dismissal times. Be alert as you back out of a driveway, or drive through a neighborhood, school zone or bus stop.
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧:
Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Teach them to play it SAFE:
– 𝐒tay five steps away from the curb.
– 𝐀lways wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the bus driver signals for you to board.
– 𝐅ace forward after finding a seat on the bus.
– 𝐄xit the bus after it stops and look left-right-left for cars before crossing a street.

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Camden Families:

If you are not seeing a bus route for your child in the My Ride K-12 app, please log in to Infinite Campus to verify that the Transportation question was completed during your child’s registration.

We’ve found that many parents unintentionally skipped this step, which prevents the bus route from being assigned and displayed in the app.

Once you have confirmed that the Transportation question has been completed, please allow 24 hours during the work week before checking the My Ride K-12 app. If your child’s bus route still isn’t showing after that time, please contact the Transportation Department at (912) 729-8374 for assistance.

Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth start to the school year!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please join us for our annual Open House event. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your new teacher(s), other DLRES faculty and staff, tour the school, and learn more about our curriculum and classroom expectations.

📅 When: Monday, August 4th
🕒 Time: Last Name A-M: 4:30-5:30 PM
Last Name N-Z: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Multiple Last Names: 5:30-6:30 PM
📍 Where: David L. Rainer Elementary School
850 May Creek Drive
Kingsland, GA 31548

After meeting your new teacher(s), please join us for Kona Ice at the carport.

We look forward to partnering with you for a successful school year!

🎉 Attention Tiger Families! 🎉 If your child participated in the Camden County Public Library's summer reading program, we're excited to celebrate their achievement at DLR with a special edition brag tag for this year's "Color Our World" theme! 📚✨

To get your child's brag tag, please email Mrs. Haynie at shaynie@camden.k12.ga.us with a screenshot from the Beanstack app. You can send either the total minutes your child logged, a screenshot of the Certificate of Achievement, or proof of earning the Walking Together badge. Don't forget to include your child's name in the email. 🏅

If your child hasn't finished the Summer Reading program yet, there's still time—they have until July 31st! And if they completed a different summer reading program, we'd still love to see their reading log—just send a picture to Mrs. Haynie. We can't wait to celebrate all the amazing reading done this summer! 📖🌟

📢 Hey Camden Families!

Have you received your email from Infinite Campus yet regarding Returning Student Enrollment? Be sure to check your inbox for a message containing your activation key. Once you’re logged in, take a moment to review and verify all student information to ensure everything is accurate and complete.

If you have not received an email for your returning student, please contact your child’s school.

For New Student Enrollment, visit: https://www.camden.k12.ga.us/o/ccsd/page/enrollment

Thank you for helping us keep our records up to date!

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

☀️We know summer break just started, but it's time to MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Open House dates coming up soon: 📍Thursday, July 31st - High School: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Middle Schools: 5:00 - 7:00 PM 📍Monday, August 4th - Elementary Schools: 4:30 - 6:30 PM - KinderCamp: 9:00 - 11:00 AM 📍Pre-K Preview times will be sent directly to parents of enrolled students. We can't wait to see everyone and kick off another great school year! 🎒 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CCSOpenHouse2025

📢 Back to School Health Clinic Happening this July at the Camden County Health Department! 🩺🎒 Get your child(ren) ready for the new school year with essential checkups and services. #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Dear DLRES Families, Don't forget to complete your child’s registration for the 2025-2026 school year! We still have 192 students who haven't registered for the upcoming school year. Registration ensures students are placed in a homeroom before Open House. ✅ Why it's important: Early registration helps us plan class sizes, staffing, and resources to ensure a smooth and successful year for all students. Students will not be placed into a homeroom class until their registration is completed. 📅 Deadline: June 14, 2025 📝 How to register: PowerSchool (See attachment) 📞 Need help? Contact Mrs. Kayla Delly, SIO, at kdelly@camden.k12.ga.us Thank you!

Dear Families, Don't forget to complete your child’s registration for the 2025-2026 school year! ✅ Why it's important: Early registration helps us plan class sizes, staffing, and resources to ensure a smooth and successful year for all students. Students will not be placed into a homeroom class until their registration is completed. 📅 Deadline: June 14, 2025 📝 How to register: PowerSchool (See attachment) 📞 Need help? Contact Mrs. Kayla Delly, SIO, 729-9071 Thank you !

Good afternoon! Bus 222 is scheduled to pick up students at 3:45 p.m. today.

🎓🎉 Attention Class of 2025! 🎉🎓 We're excited to invite all graduating high school seniors to walk the halls one more time at the David L. Rainer Grad Walk! Join us on Thursday, May 22nd at 1:45 PM to celebrate your incredible achievements. Seniors, don’t forget to wear your cap and gown for this special occasion! After the walk, we'll have a chance to capture the moment with pictures and enjoy some refreshments together. Parents of graduates are warmly welcome to attend and share in the celebration. Let's make this a memorable day as we honor your hard work and accomplishments. We can't wait to see you there! 🎓✨ #ClassOf2025 #GradWalk #CelebrateSuccess

Dear Families, Don't forget to complete your child’s registration for the 2025-2026 school year! ✅ Why it's important: Early registration helps us plan class sizes, staffing, and resources to ensure a smooth and successful year for all students. 📅 Deadline: May 23, 2025 📝 How to register: PowerSchool (See attachment) 📞 Need help? Contact Mrs. Kayla Delly, SIO, 729-9071 Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s learning and our school community! Have a great weekend. Happy Mother's Day!

Last week, we celebrated a very special day that we just can't let pass without a shout-out. It was National School Principal's Day! 🎈 We're incredibly lucky to have Mr. Wilson at the helm of our school. His dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to our students and staff never cease to amaze us. He's not just our principal - he's our guide and our biggest cheerleader. 🙌 From the early morning greetings to the after-school meetings, Mr. Wilson, you're always there, making sure we're all on track and thriving. Your leadership truly makes DLRES the wonderful learning environment it is. 🏫 So here's to you, Mr. Wilson! Thank you for all that you do. We're beyond grateful to have you as our principal. Keep shining and leading the way! 🌟 #NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankYouMrWilson #DLRESFamily

Good afternoon! Bus 152 will be late and will be picked up by bus 184. Route A is scheduled to depart at 3:35 PM, and Route B is scheduled to depart at 3:50 PM.

📣 Attention David L. Rainer Elementary Families! 📣 We are excited to invite you to our Annual Title I Stakeholder Input Meeting on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 9:00 AM. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about how Title I funds are making a difference in our school and supporting our students’ success. Your voice matters! Join us to provide your valuable input on our school programs, goals, and budget priorities. Together, we can shape the school-parent compact and enhance our family engagement plan. We’d love to see you there! To confirm your attendance, please scan the QR code on the flyer. Let’s work together to make our school the best it can be! 🌟 #DavidLRainerElementary #TitleI #FamilyEngagement #CommunityMatters