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Friday, March 20, 2026

The Digital Gold Rush: The Importance of the .ai Extension

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The digital landscape is currently witnessing a gold rush, but instead of pickaxes and pans, the modern prospector is armed with neural networks and large language models. At the center of this technological fever sits a humble two-letter string: .ai.

Originally designated as the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, a small British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, .ai has undergone one of the most significant brand evolutions in internet history. Today, it is the undisputed digital flag of the artificial intelligence revolution.

1. The Historical Pivot: From Geography to Technology

Every ccTLD is managed by a specific nation. For decades, .ai was used almost exclusively by local businesses in Anguilla. However, as "AI" became the universal shorthand for artificial intelligence, the domain followed a path similar to .tv (Tuvalu) or .io (British Indian Ocean Territory).

The pivot began in earnest around 2017, but exploded in 2022 with the public release of generative AI tools. For tech companies, the extension offered a rare opportunity: a domain that was both descriptive and globally recognized. It transformed from a geographical marker into a functional category. When a user sees a .ai URL, they don't think of the Caribbean; they think of automation, machine learning, and the future.

2. Branding and Instant Credibility

In the saturated world of tech startups, clarity is currency. The primary importance of the .ai extension lies in its ability to provide instant semantic signaling.

Categorization: A .com address is a general storefront. A .ai address is a mission statement. It tells the visitor exactly what the company does before the page even loads.
The "Cool" Factor: There is a psychological prestige currently attached to AI. Using the extension positions a brand at the "bleeding edge" of innovation.
Short and Memorable: Because .com is heavily depleted, the .ai extension allows for shorter, punchier names that are easier to type and remember.

3. SEO and Discoverability

A common concern for businesses is whether moving away from .com will hurt their search engine rankings. Google has clarified that it treats certain ccTLDs—including .ai, .io, and .me—as generic top-level domains (gTLDs).

This means Google recognizes that these domains are used globally rather than just in their home country. From an SEO perspective, a .ai domain is not penalized for international searches. In fact, for users specifically searching for AI-related tools, having the keywords in the domain extension can potentially improve click-through rates.

4. The Economic Engine of Anguilla

While the tech world benefits from the branding, the importance of .ai to its home territory cannot be overstated. The Anguillan government collects a fee for every .ai registration and renewal.

In 2023, reports indicated that domain registrations accounted for a significant portion of the island's national budget—sometimes estimated as high as 10% to 20% of total government revenue. This "digital natural resource" funds infrastructure, schools, and healthcare.

5. Availability and the Domain Market

The .com namespace is a "land-locked" environment. Almost every common dictionary word is owned by speculators or established corporations. The .ai extension reopened the frontier.

Feature
.com
.ai
Primary Perception
Commercial / General
Tech / Innovation / AI
Availability
Extremely Low
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Annual Cost
Low ($10–$20)
High ($50–$150)
Global SEO
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Excellent (Treated as gTLD)6. Risks and Considerations

Despite its importance, the .ai extension is not without risks. Firstly, because the registry is controlled by a single government, they have the power to raise prices. Secondly, there is the "bubble" concern; if the AI hype cycle cools, the extension could lose its premium status.

Conclusion

The .ai extension is more than just a technical suffix; it is a cultural and economic phenomenon. It has bridged the gap between a small island in the sun and the silicon-chip-powered future. As artificial intelligence continues to integrate into every facet of our lives, the .ai extension will likely remain the premier digital real estate for the next generation of innovators.

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Sunday, March 15, 2026

WHERE DOES THE .COM EXTENSION COMES FROM

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The .com extension is more than just a sequence of characters; it is the digital cornerstone of the modern economy. Originally intended for a small group of government contractors and researchers, it has evolved into a global symbol for business. Here is the story of how the most famous three letters in technology came to be. 1. The Pre-DNS Era (The Phonebook Phase) Before the Domain Name System (DNS) existed, the internet (then known as ARPANET) was a small neighborhood. To reach another computer, you had to know its specific numerical IP address. To make this easier, a central file called HOSTS.TXT was maintained by the Stanford Research Institute. This file acted like a manual phonebook; every time a new computer joined the network, the file had to be manually updated and downloaded by everyone else. As the network grew, this system became impossible to manage. 2. 1984: The Birth of the Hierarchy In October 1984, the Internet Engineering Task Force published RFC 920, a document that defined the "General Purpose Domains." The goal was to categorize the growing number of connected institutions. Initially, the creators proposed a few core categories: .gov (Government) .edu (Education) .mil (Military) .org (Non-profit organizations) .net (Network infrastructure) .com (Commercial) Contrary to popular belief, .com was not expected to be the "king" of TLDs. In the mid-1980s, the internet was primarily a tool for academia and the military. The commercial side of the web was an afterthought. 3. The First Commercial Stake On March 15, 1985, a computer manufacturer called Symbolics, Inc. made history by registering symbolics.com. It was the first-ever registered .com domain. For the rest of 1985, only five other companies followed suit: BBN.com (April) https://www.google.com/search?q=Think.com (May) MCC.com (July) DEC.com (September) https://www.google.com/search?q=Northrop.com (May) 4. From "Commercial" to "Universal" By the early 1990s, the "National Science Foundation Network" (NSFNET) lifted its ban on commercial traffic. This opened the floodgates. When the Mosaic web browser launched in 1993, the World Wide Web became visual and accessible to the public. The .com extension quickly became the "default" in the human mind. While .net was intended for internet service providers and .org for charities, businesses realized that consumers found .com the easiest to remember. 5. The Gold Rush and Beyond The late 90s saw the "Dot-com Bubble," where the perceived value of a .com address reached astronomical heights. Domain names like Business.com sold for millions of dollars, as the extension became synonymous with the future of commerce itself. Today, while there are over 1,500 new TLDs (like .store, .app, or .cloud), .com remains the undisputed heavyweight with over 160 million registrations. It has transcended its technical definition of "commercial" to become the standard identity for anyone—from global corporations to personal blogs—looking to establish a credible presence online. https://sites.google.com/view/domaintldshistory/home https://www.trustpilot.com/review/oduul.cloud https://www.linkedin.com/company/oduul-cloud https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586150168082 https://sites.google.com/view/web-hosting-gems/home/ https://phymem.blogspot.com/ Useful information https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Foduul.cloud%2F https://www.youtube.com/@FONETHEDON https://www.instagram.com/fonethedon/?hl=en on bing

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Oduul.cloud Commits 10% of Revenue to Environmental Action with Launch of New Eco-Responsible Hosting Platform

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Space Camp Information Meeting, Sept. 26 at 7:00

Space Camp
The fifth grade teachers and I look forward to seeing all fifth grade parents Monday night for our Space Camp meeting. Come find out all about this exciting 5th grade camping experience.

Who: 5th grade parents
What: Space Camp Meeting
When: Monday, September 26, 2011
Where: Multipurpose room
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Congratulations to the King Science Olympiad Team!

The Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad (WESO) was held on June 10-11th, 2011. WESO is the largest of the elementary-level Science Olympiads nationally, with 24 schools competing. The combined efforts of ALL of our students resulted in King school winning 2^nd place team trophies for BOTH the lower (2^nd/3^rd grades) and upper (4^th/5^thgrades) levels!

In addition, King students earned medals in the following events:

1^st place: 2^nd grade Barge Building, 3^rd grade Estimania, 3^rd and 4^th grade Water Rockets, 3^rd and 4^th grade Write It-Build It, 5^th grade Potions

2^nd place: 4^th grade Estimania, 5^th grade Science Jeopardy, 5^th grade Write It-Build It

3^rd place: 2^nd grade Estimania, 3^rd grade Puff Mobiles, 4th grade Pentathlon

4^th place: 3^rd grade In Bloom, 3^rd grade Pentathlon, 3^rdand 4^th grade Rock Hunter, 5^th grade Estimania

5^th place: 2^nd grade Map Reading

Please congratulate all our students and coaches for all their hard work!

Vivian Lin and Erika Levin

Co-Head Coaches

Saturday, June 11, 2011

King eNotes 6/10/2011

King School eNotes

June 13, 2011

REMINDER: School ends at 11:51 AM on Friday. All students go home at 11:51 on Friday.

Calendar

Monday, June 13, 2011

· 11:30 – 3:00 - Mr. Clarkson and Miss Harris' Classes to Windemere Park

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

· 11:30 – 3:00 - Mr. Clarkson and Miss Harris' Classes to Windemere Park

· 12:30 – 3:30 - Mrs. Gatonez's Class to Larchmont Park

· 7:00 – 8:00 PM – PTO meets

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

· Today - Fourth and Fifth Grade Classes to Fuller Pool

· 11:00 – 2:00 - Mr. Huyck's Class to Windemere Park

Thursday, June 16, 2011

· 11:30 – 3:30 - (Rain Date) Mrs. Gracey's Class to Windemere Park

· 6:30 – 7:30 PM – Fifth Grade Graduation

Friday, June 17, 2011

· Last day of the school year – Half-day. School ends at 11:51 AM.

· Report cards go home today.

News and Information

Thank You! From Mr. Karr

I deeply appreciate the support for the work we've done together at King School over the last six years. Thank you King students, teachers and parents! I will remember my time at King School fondly and will look forward to seeing all of you in and around Ann Arbor in the years to come.
Sincerely,
Kevin

Jalen Yockey is the overall winner of the 2011 MAEA YAM Sargent Art Contest!

Jalen, his parent and Ms.Wayne won an all expense paid trip to New York on July 15th, 16th and 17th, 2011. They will be on The CBS Early Show on Saturday July 16th, 2011 at 7:15 am, so plan to watch or set your DVD players to record.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Thank You! From Mr. Karr

Dear King Community,

I deeply appreciate the support for the work we’ve done together at King School over the last six years. Thank you King students, teachers and parents! I will remember my time at King School fondly and will look forward to seeing all of you in and around Ann Arbor in the years to come.

Sincerely,
Kevin

Jalen Yockey is the overall winner of the 2011 MAEA YAM Sargent Art Contest!

The Lino-Cut print that won Jalen the award is shown below.

The Ice Cream Social Is On! . . . Inside!

After looking at the weather situation, we've decided to move the ice cream social inside King School this evening.

What you need to know:

1. Arrive no earlier than 6 PM, please. The fun tonight ends at 8 PM.

2. No Parking In Front Of King School. Drop off in front of school is fine, but plans to park on Waldenwood Drive.

3. Check in at the front doors (same place we checked in during the Silent Auction)

4. Games will be in the school hallways

5. The moonwalk and cakewalk will be in the multipurpose room

6. Food and drinks in the gym (and the gym only, please)

Students will be excited tonight, I'm sure. Our indoor setup tonight may require greater parent awareness of where children are and supervision of children than during previous ice cream social events. It might help if you remind your children that Mr. Karr expects them to have excellent behavior tonight. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Kevin

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Ice Cream Social Reminders

Dear King Families,

I am looking forward to the ice cream social tomorrow evening. I hope you'll be able to attend--rain or shine--beginning at 6 PM.

Parking: As always, no parking in the front of King School. The front drive is for drop-off only. Please plan to park on Waldenwood Drive.

Safety:
1. In case of severe weather, either move inside the school to an area away from windows (music room, interior corridors, bathrooms.
2. I am asking parents watch children carefully this evening. Last year, non-King student behavior was unruly, and it resulted in a King student being hurt. Thank you.

See you tomorrow - wearing Maize and Blue!
Kevin

Monday, June 06, 2011

Mr. Karr's May Newsletter Article

May 2011

Dear King Families,

As we begin to close this school year, I look back at the last six years I've spent at King School with great fondness. We've worked very hard to leverage change in areas where change was needed. In particular our work in classrooms and with families around writing stands out. In addition, I know the King staff and the School Improvement Team has supported learning strategies that support learning for all students – including students who have struggled in any given subject area. Looking over the growth that has occurred, I am amazed. I have a feeling of overwhelming appreciation for the focus on and support of learning that the King community has shown.

MEAP Achievement

In case you missed my previous eNotes communication about our MEAP progress at King, here is the current situation based on the fall 2010 MEAP achievement scores. Reading and math tests are given to all 3^rd – 5^th grade students, writing is given to only 4^th grade students, and science is given to only 5^th grade students. We are very, very proud of King students and how they performed on the test. We analyze the data from the test to help us understand what is needed next in our teaching.

3rd Grade
Reading - 96% proficient, 73% advanced
Math - 100% proficient, 84% advanced

4th Grade
Reading - 99% proficient, 70% advanced
Writing - 91% proficient, 42% advanced
Math - 97% proficient, 87% advanced

5th Grade
Reading - 97% proficient, 88% advanced
Math - 99% proficient, 91% advanced
Science - 92% proficient, 78% advanced

Based on the 2010 MEAP, Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School ranks as the sixth highest scoring elementary school and the twelfth highest scoring school overall in the State of Michigan. We are a strong school community and these scores are certainly reflective of the commitment that exists from all stakeholders in the community to providing excellence in education.

Thank you to the King staff and parents for their work in supporting our students. Most of all, congratulations to our students for their fine efforts!!!

Planning For 2011-12

Planning for next school year is in full swing, and this year things are certainly more complex as we come face to face with budget realities. As I look at next school year at King, I am planning to start the school year with one less teacher than the 2010-11 school year, which is similar to what other Ann Arbor elementary schools are facing as well. This is a direct impact of the budget complexities the district is—and has—been facing. However, it is not clear exactly how this will impact the grade configurations at King. As we move through the summer months, I will keep a close eye on enrollment. Ultimately, the number of students enrolled in each grade for next year will determine what changes are necessary. As in the past, you can expect a letter in late August with important information about the start of school including class placement information.

Ice Cream Social

I'm looking forward to the King School Ice Cream Social on June 10! I hope all King families will plan to attend this annual end of the school year celebration. Former King families are also invited provided older children act with the Lifelong Guidelines and Lifeskills in mind.

Sincerely,

Kevin Karr

Ice Cream Social Volunteers and Goodies for Cakewalk Needed!

Hello everyone! Just a reminder that the Ice Cream Social is this Friday, June 10th from 6-8. We are in desperate need of volunteers (esp for the games). If we don't have enough volunteers for the games, we'll have to cancel some of them:( All the games are super easy to run and this is the best part of the social for the kids!

Please sign up for one or more jobs at: http://doodle.com/y3iyyq85tixs7db5

Also, don't forget to bring something for the cakewalk. I would like to ask every family to bring at least one package of baked goods (cookies, cake, donuts, muffins, cupcakes). You can make them yourself or store bought is great too! Just remember to pick up a few when you're out at the grocery store this week. Drop off items for the cakewalk in the teacher's lounge this Friday, June 10th or bring them straight to the multipurpose room when you arrive at the Ice Cream Social.

Thanks so much! With everyone helping in some way, we should have a great social:)

Lisa Joseph & Stephanie Hansen

ICS Co-Chairs

Friday, June 03, 2011

Girls On The Run - 2011-12

Girls on the run will begin registration for the Fall 2011-2012 season
next week. Girls who will enter Grades 3,4,5 are invited to
participate. The program combines training for a 3.1 mile running
event with self-esteem enhancing and uplifting workouts. The goals of
the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental,
spiritual and physical development.

King School’s Annual Ice Cream Social on Friday, June 10th 6:00pm-8:00pm

The last few weeks of school are coming to an end (sob, sob) so that can only mean that it's time for the King School's Ice Cream Social! Mark your calendars for Friday, June 10^th from 6pm-8pm. Cost for wristbands will be $5, which includes access to all the games, cakewalk and one ice cream. Tickets for just ice cream will be available for purchase as well as pizza and drinks.

Please remember that this event requires many volunteers and we hope you will consider donating some of your time to make this a smooth event. Please sign up via the Doodle link: http://doodle.com/y3iyyq85tixs7db5

This is such a fun annual event! It's a great way to celebrate all the hard work the kids have achieved for the year. In addition, this will be our last opportunity to thank Mr. Karr for all that he has done at King. We will certainly miss him!

We hope to see you all thereJ

- Lisa Joseph & Stephanie Hansen

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condoles@gmail.com

Ice Cream Social Co-Chairs

King School eNotes 6/3/2011

King School eNotes

June 3, 2011

Calendar

Sunday, June 5, 2011

· eNotes submissions due to kingschoolpto@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

· 7:00 – 8:00 PM - Summer Learning Institute Parent Orientation @ Ann Arbor Open, 920 Miller Ave. This

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

· Today – 5^th grade classes to Greenfield Village

Thursday, June 9, 2011

· 9:00 – 3:00 - Toledo Zoo Trip - All First Grade Classes

Friday, June 10, 2011

· 10:00 – 2:30 - Fourth grades to water filtration system tour at Fuller Pool

· 6:00 – 8:00 PM - King School Ice Cream Social!!! See you there!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

· eNotes submissions due to kingschoolpto@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

· 11:30 – 3:30 - Mrs. Gracey's Class to Windemere Park

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

· Today – 5^th grade classes to Fuller Pool

· 11:00 – 2:00 - Mr. Huyck's Class to Windemere Park

Thursday, June 16, 2011

· 11:30 – 3:30 – (Rain Date) Mrs. Gracey's Class to Windemere Park

· 6:30 – 7:30 – Fifth Grade Graduation

Friday, June 17, 2011 – Half Day

· Today: Report Cards Go Home

· Today: Last day of school – Have a great summer!!!

· 11:51 – School Day Ends – All Students Go Home

News and Information

The King School Ice Cream Social is this Friday from 6 - 8 PM.
WEAR MAIZE AND BLUE!
As a result of Mr. Karr's new assignment for next year, he requests that that all families say "good-bye" by wearing Maize and Blue to the ice cream social. This includes fans who root for Ohio State, Michigan State, and other lesser universities.

FAMILY EVENT
As always, the ice cream social is a family event. Children cannot be dropped off without parents, and parents are responsible for supervising their children (of course). I hope every family will be able to attend!

Online Safety and Digital Citizenship Presentation
Please join the Ann Arbor Public Schools, the Washtenaw Area Council for Children, and the Ann Arbor Police for a panel presentation about online safety and digital citizenship. Topics will include safety, privacy, predators, cyberbullying, sexting, and the law. Students are welcome to attend.

Forsythe Middle School Media Center - June 6, 2011 @ 6 PM.
Questions? Email uzelac@aaps.k12.mi.us

Ice Cream Social - June 10 from 6 - 8 PM - See You There!

The King School Ice Cream Social is this Friday from 6 - 8 PM.

WEAR MAIZE AND BLUE!
As a result of Mr. Karr's new assignment for next year, he requests that that all families say "good-bye" by wearing Maize and Blue to the ice cream social. This includes fans who root for Ohio State, Michigan State, and other lesser universities.

FAMILY EVENT
As always, the ice cream social is a family event. Children cannot be dropped off without parents. I hope every family will be able to attend!
Sincerely,
Kevin

From the Library Media Center

We're all done checking out books for this school year! Please help your kids return all library books by MONDAY, JUNE 13. They can bring them back any day, not just on their library day.

Feel free to email me with questions or concerns: okeefea@aaps.k12.mi.us.

Thanks, Mrs. O'Keefe

Friday, May 27, 2011

King eNotes 5/27/11

Calendar

REMINDER

Monday, May 30, 2011 – No School due to Memorial Day holiday

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

· 8:15 – 9:15 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast – all volunteers invited!

Thursday, June 2, 2011

· 6:30 – 7:00 – 5^th grade Open House

· 7:00 – 8:00 – 5^th grade Concert – vocal and instrumental

Friday, June 3, 2011

· Popcorn Friday – Thanks, PTO!!!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

· eNotes submissions due to kingschoolpto@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

· 7:00 – 8:00 PM - Summer Learning Institute Parent Orientation @ Ann Arbor Open, 920 Miller Ave. This

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

· Today – 5^th grade classes to Greenfield Village

Thursday, June 9, 2011

· 9:00 – 3:00 - Toledo Zoo Trip - All First Grade Classes

Friday, June 10, 2011

· 10:00 – 2:30 - Fourth grades to water filtration system tour at Fuller Pool

· 6:00 – 8:00 PM - King School Ice Cream Social!!! See you there!

Media Center News

As the end of year approaches, please note that the LAST DAY for King students to check out books will be Friday, June 3.

Please help your child return all library books by Monday, June 13.

Reminder reports will be sent home on colored paper if your child needs to return anything---check those backpacks, or feel free to email me at okeefea@aaps.k12.mi.us if you have questions or concerns. We DO make mistakes here sometimes with 400+ kids and thousands of books, so don't hesitate to contact me!

It is always my wish that children don't get overly upset about lost books--please reinforce the idea that borrowing books brings us much more joy in life than it does stress! No one is in trouble, we can always work things out.

Thanks for your support,

Mrs. Ann O'Keefe

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Science Olympiad Venue Changed to Pioneer High School!

The Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad on Saturday, June 11 will now take place at Pioneer High School. This is a change from last year, and what was previously announced. Specific event times will be given to coaches and participating students next week. Typically, 2^nd and 3^rd grade events occur in the morning and 4^th and 5^th grade events occur in the afternoon. Science Jeopardy will take place the evening prior, on Friday June 10^th at a different scho

5th Grade Parents - Clague PTSO Needs YOU!!

We have filled the elected positions for our 2011-2012 leadership team, but we have several appointed positions that are still available!

Open positions:

Buyer

Grocery Store Cards Coordinator

PTO Council Representative

6th Grade SIT Rep

7th Grade SIT Rep

Staff Gift Coordinator

If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Stephanie Ritter at tslcritter@comcast.net or 719-235-8861.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Online Safety and Digital Citizenship Presentation

Please join the Ann Arbor Public Schools, the Washtenaw Area Council
for Children, and the Ann Arbor Police for a panel presentation about
online safety and digital citizenship. Topics will include safety,
privacy, predators, cyberbullying, sexting, and the law. Students are
welcome to attend.

Forsythe Middle School Media Center
June 6, 2011 @ 6 PM.

Questions? Email uzelac@aaps.k12.mi.us

Monday, May 23, 2011

Mr. Karr's Assignment for 2011-12

Dear King Families,
As I read over what you received from the district offices this afternoon, I want to clarify and share that my new assignment will be as principal of Mitchell Elementary School in Ann Arbor. It will be an exciting and challenging assignment . . . and one I look forward to.

That said, I have loved my time at King School. The staff, parents, and students have been wonderful. I couldn't have been a luckier principal over the last six years. It is, frankly, very difficult to leave and a bit emotional as well. I deeply appreciate the work we've done at King. It has been exciting and rewarding and is a time I will always recall fondly.

As you know, Mrs. Kathy Morhous, most recently principal of Burns Park, will be coming to King for 2011-12. She is an excellent principal and one that I think the King community will embrace.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the King School Ice Cream Social on June 10 if not sooner.
Sincerely,
Kevin

Friday, May 20, 2011

King eNotes 5/20/11

King School eNotes

May 20, 2011

Calendar

Friday, May 20, 2011

· One more week to collect box tops! The class with the most collected wins a smoothie party from the PTO!

· Today: Fifth Grade Classes to Huron High School Science Extravaganza

· 8:15 – 9:00 – Bagels and Buns Community Breakfast

· 11:30 – 2:30 – Fourth Grades to Island Park for Environmental Education field trip

Saturday, May 21, 2011

· 11:30 PM – Fifth Grade Space Camp Departure Drop Off

Sunday, May 22, 2011

· eNotes submissions due to kingschoolpto@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

· 9:00 – 2:30 – Fourth Grades To North Campus To Tour Wind Tunnel

· 6:30 – 7:30 – First Grade Open House/Music Night

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

· 9:30 – 11:30 – Mr. Huyck's class to WCC Pond

Friday, May 27, 2011

· Today: Wear Sunglasses to School Day

· Today: Last day bring Box Tops to school! Which class will win the smoothie party?

· 11:30 – 12:00 – SPACE CAMPERS RETURN – 5^th Grade Families Pick Up Campers Now

REMINDER

Monday, May 30, 2011 – No School due to Memorial Day holiday

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

· 8:15 – 9:15 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast – all volunteers invited!

Thursday, June 2, 2011

· 6:30 – 7:00 – 5^th grade Open House

· 7:00 – 8:00 – 5^th grade Concert – vocal and instrumental

Friday, June 3, 2011

· Popcorn Friday – Thanks, PTO!!!

News and Information

Volunteer Appreciation – June 1, 2011 @ 8:15 AM – All Volunteers Invited!

To all King volunteers, thanks for being our sunshine!

You're invited to our

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Wednesday, June 1, 8:15-9a.m. in the Media Center.

That's right: if you helped out in the classroom or Media Center, went on field trips, helped with a PTO event (Popcorn Fridays, Book Fair, Auction, International Night, ETC. ETC!), or cared for us in other ways you are cordially invited to our breakfast.

Your children are welcome too, although if they have special breakfast desires they may want to eat at home!

We hope you will come and help us thank you!

Sincerely, King School Teachers and Staff, and the PTO

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