Important February Dates
1 Global Day of Play
2 Groundhogs Day
3 100th Day of School
8 Fun Lunch - Jersey Mikes
10 Kindergarten's Valentine's Day Concert (9:30-10:00am)
14 Valentines Parties Kindergarten (10:40-11:20) / 1st-5th Grade Parties (2:30-3:20)
16 Matt Wilhelm Bike Assembly - All School (2:20-3:20pm)
17 End of Trimester 2
22 Fun Lunch - Doughbrother's Pizza
25 Young Knights Fair / Incoming Kindergarten Registration (8am-12pm)
Items Needed:
men's and *women's deodorant (especially women's)
*hand soap
*dish soap
*laundry detergent
*toothbrushes
toothpaste
*Men's and women's body wash
tampons and maxi pads
pasta and sauce
cans of tuna
peanut butter
snacks such as granola bars, Goldfish, etc.
Sizes 1, 2, and 5 diapers
Thank you for any items you can provide!
What is the Kaneland Care Closet ?
The care closet is an area of our school to provide relief to students and their families who are experiencing hardships: food insecurity, basic hygiene supplies, lack of weather appropriate clothing such as hats and mittens, etc.
Who gets to use it?
This will be a FREE resource provided for our students and their families.
Will everyone know that we are using the care closet?
NO! The use of the care closet is confidential and anonymous. Items will be picked up at your discretion at John Stewart Elementary (or Kaneland school of your choosing) in paper bags with initials.
How does it work?
Simply scan the QR code you see on this flyer using the camera on your cellular device. You will then fill out a google form addressing the need for specific items. Your items will be available for pick up at the front hallway of John Stewart Elementary School the following day. If you are unable to make it to Stewart, arrangements can be made for pick up at another school.
Don’t have a cell phone? No problem! This link will take you directly to the google form. https://forms.gle/PZ2N4W3ZJWnBr95m9

Kids Heart Challenge formally known as Jump rope for Heart will be on is Friday, February 17th. Signing up online to donate is easy and if they/you sign up and don't donate they still get a wristband. Click Here: AHA Kids Heart Challenge Online Information
- Effective Leaders
- Collaborative Teachers
- Involved Families
- Supportive Environments
Valentines Day Parties
Valentine's Day Parties will be held on Tuesday, February 14th.
Kindergarten will have their parties from 10:40-11:20 am. First - 5th Grade will have their parties from 2:30-3:20 pm. Two volunteers will be allowed in the classrooms for this party, which have been signed up through the PTN. If you have specific questions, please email stewartptn@gmail.com.
Students may bring in non-candy/food valentines for each student in class. Classroom teachers will share a list of students in their class with you and will let you know if students need to make a valentines day box at home or if one will be provided to them.
Please remember only parents who have signed up to volunteer, in advance, are permitted to attend classroom parties and masks are required. If volunteering, be sure to park in a designated spot, rather than along the parent pickup lane. Additionally, per the elementary handbook, younger siblings are not permitted to attend classroom parties.
Thank you for making this day extra special for our students!
Kindergarten Registraton
Kindergarten 23-24 Kindergarten Registration Flyer and Sign Up Genius for Feb. 25th. If the Sign-Up Genius link doesn't work here, it can be accessed on the registration flyer.
Please call the main office at (630) 365-8170 with any questions you may have.
February Word Wednesday Focus: KINDNESS
Every month we will be introducing students to a focus word with weekly announcements to tell them more about that word. For the month of February, our focus will be KINDNESS.
- Smile at others
- Write letters or draw pictures for family members
- Help bring in the groceries
- Do a chore without being asked
- Give someone a compliment
- Share a favorite toy with a sibling
- Call a grandparent
- Leave a thank you note and a treat for the mailman
- Open the door for someone
- Tell a family member why you love them
This year's theme is Decades Edition. The 4 question rounds will be broken into the 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's. You're also welcome to dress up or decorate your table in your favorite decade. It's going to be so much fun!
Please, sign up today and join us at the Elburn Lions Club on Saturday, February 18th! www.kanelandfoundation.org