Important Dates
Wed., 11/4 End of Trimester 1
Wed., 11/4 Wendy's Fun Lunch
Wed., 11/4 Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8pm
Thurs., 11/5 No Student Attendance Parent Teacher Conferences 10am-8pm
Thurs., 11/5 Coin Wars ENDS
Fri., 11/6 No School
Mon., 11/9 Picture Retakes
Wed., 11/11 Veteran's Day Celebration & 4th Grade Concert
Fri, 11/13 Alice (Lockdown) Drill 9:30am
Fri, 11/13 Coin Wars Assembly
Mon., 11/16 Butterbraid Sale EndsWed., 11/18 Chick-Fil-A Fun Lunch
Wed., 11/18 Butterbraid Pick-Up
Thurs., 11/19 Family Reading Night @ KST 6-7pm
Mon., 11/23 - Fri. 11/27 No School - Thanksgiving Break
Mon., 11/30 November Student of the Month Assembly
Scholastic Book Fair
As you know our Scholastic Book Fair is here! Students have the opportunity to shop with their classes, and families can visit the Fair during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Stop by the LRC to find a great book and celebrate our love of reading! Our theme this year is all about belonging, and we hope every student finds a story that makes them say, “I belong in this story!”
Families can also set up an eWallet for easy shopping or shop online. Every purchase helps support our school and put more great books into the hands of Stewart students!
Family Shopping Hours:
Wednesday, November 4th: 4:00–8:00 PM
Thursday, November 5th: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Visit our KST Scholastic Book Fair Homepage to get started with eWallet and online shopping. We can't wait to see what our Knights discover!
Veteran's Day Celebration
We are looking forward to our upcoming Veterans Day celebration on 11/11/26 and honoring the veterans in our KST community! Are you a veteran who can join us for our celebration? If so, we would love to invite you and your family to start the day with our Veteran's day breakfast. Please take a moment to complete our Veterans Day RSVP Form.
All families, whether you are a veteran or not, are welcome to join us for our flag-raising ceremony at 9:00 a.m. If you plan to attend, we just ask that families stand behind the students as they circle the flagpole so everyone has a clear view.
In the afternoon, we will celebrate with our 4th graders at their music concert. Fourth-grade families are welcome to attend, with the concert beginning at 2:45 p.m. Doors will open at 2:35 p.m.
We encourage all students to wear patriotic clothing or red, white, and blue as we show our appreciation for those who have served our country!
Thank you for helping us make this a special day for our KST community as we honor and thank our veterans for their service!
October Students of the Month
We are so proud of these Knights for demonstrating the Knights Code and showing us what it means to be a positive part of our school community! Keep being kind, making positive choices, working together, and showing us what it means to be a Knight!
Kindergarten - Victor - Clara | 1st Grade - Evalyn - Deacon (not pictured) | 2nd Grade - Eve - Cadon (not pictured) | 3rd Grade - Caden - Maisy |
4th Grade - Jacob - Oscar (not pictured) | 5th Grade - Hannah - Cameron | Exploratory Choice Teagan (1st Grade) Ibbu (5th Grade) |
Lost & Found - Check Out During Conferences
During Parent/Teacher Conferences, please take a moment to stop by our Lost & Found located near the library and book vending machine. We have A LOT of items waiting to be claimed! Please check to see if anything belongs to your child. As we head into the winter season, please remember to label your child's coats, hats, gloves, and other belongings. This helps us get items back to their rightful owners. Thank you!
Knights Code In Action
This month, we will be focusing on Whole Body Listening as part of our Knights Code! We encourage you to review the components below with your child and talk about what it looks like to be an active and respectful listener at school, at home, and in our community. Thank you for reinforcing these important skills with us!
ALICE (Lockdown) Safety Drill
On Friday, November 13, at 9:30 AM, we will be practicing our ALICE lockdown procedures with the support of the Elburn Police Department. During this brief drill, students and staff will practice making their classrooms dark and quiet. Some of our older students may also practice moving furniture in front of classroom doors. Our local officers will assist by checking doors and reinforcing classroom security.
The drill typically takes only a few minutes. Our goal is to make this a calm, routine practice so students understand what to do in the unlikely event of an intruder entering the building without creating unnecessary worry or fear.
We also regularly remind students that they should never open an exterior door for anyone, even a familiar teacher or parent. If someone knocks or asks to come in, students should always get an adult rather than opening the door themselves.
Cold and Flu Season Reminders
With the drop in temperature and more time spent indoors, we typically see an increase in seasonal illnesses like a colds, flu, RSV, and COVID-19. You can help us minimize the spread of germs by practicing these healthy habits at home:
- Remind your child to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Teach children to cough and sneeze into their elbow or a tissue.
- Consider scheduling your child's annual flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine.
We would also like to remind you that cough drops and lozenges are not allowed in the classrooms. Because they contain active medicinal ingredients, district policy classifies them as over-the-counter medication. Additionally, cough drops can pose a serious choking hazard during busy school activities and can contain ingredients that trigger allergies in other students. If your child needs cough drops at school, they must be brought in to the nurse's office with a doctor's order.
This is also a great time to find a lip balm to have your child carry in their backpack for those dry, chapped lips!
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe and healthy this season.
Winter Weather & Outdoor Recess
With all of the beautiful, warm weather we've been enjoying, it feels a little silly to be talking about winter gear already! But we live in Northern Illinois, and we all know winter will be here before we know it!
Please make sure your child is prepared for colder weather. Students will continue to go outside for daily lunchtime recess when the wind chill is above 9 degrees. Warm coats, hats, gloves, and boots are recommended and should be labeled with your child's name. You may also send winter gear in a reusable bag labeled with your child's name to help keep everything together.
Snow Gear Expectations:
K–3rd Grade: Snow pants, boots, and a winter coat are required to play or walk in the snow.4th & 5th Grade: Students may walk in the snow if they are wearing snow boots. Snow pants are required to play in the snow.
Please note: Students without the proper winter clothing and boots will need to stay on the sidewalks during recess.
We know it's hard to think about snow when it's still feeling like fall, but a little preparation now will help our students stay warm, safe, and ready to enjoy the winter weather when it arrives! Thank you!
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