December Newsletter

Important Dates

• December 1 - PTN/IgKnight BINGO 6-8pm @ IgKnight Academy 
• December 6 - PTN Night Out - Noodle & Co. 
• December 7 - PTN Meeting at 6:30 PM
• December 12 - KST Spelling Bee (3rd - 5th grade) 1:30-3:30 pm
• December 13 - Fun Lunch - Culver's 
• December 13 - PTN Night Out - Beef Shack
• December 15 - 1st Grade Music Concert 9:30-10:00 am
• December 19 & 20 - 1 Hr Early Dismissal  (2:25 & 2:30)
• December 21 - January 7  WINTER BREAK 

 December Spirit Month

Click this link to save it to your phone: A December to Remember - Holiday Spirit Week 2023

Our Holiday Spirit Month starts on Tuesday, December 5th with a 12-day Countdown.  I'll send weekly reminders to help you out! 

A Few of Their Favorite Things

Are you wondering what your child's teacher(s) favorite things are to get a head start on this holiday season?? CLICK HERE to see their lists.  

Connecting with KST's Google Calendar

Do you use Google calendar?  If so, feel free to add our calendar to yours to keep up to date on what's happening at KST.   KST Google Calendar

iReady Testing

Students in 1st-5th grade will be taking the iReady Diagnostic 2 reading and math tests the week of December 4-8. Please make sure they get a great night's sleep and hearty breakfast that week! Please encourage your student(s) to take their time on the tests and try their best. We do utilize the data provided to develop the next steps or supports for students.  

Pre-Paid Milk
You are able to prepay milk for the year or by each semester. This is available when you register into your child's Infinite Campus account. The last day to purchase milk for the second semester will be January 12th to pay for the entire school year, the fee is  $42.00-2nd sem. Login to your family's Canvas Account to purchase. Click on School Store. Click on John Stewart Elementary. Click on Pre-Paid Milk. 

Your child can also bring 50 cents daily to purchase milk when they would like if you do not want to prepay milk for the semester.  

News from Lunch and Recess Monitors 

• Please refrain from sending your child with a toy or ball to recess.  We have plenty of equipment for all students.  
• Please help us remind your child not to share food with other students. Our monitors are doing their best but they are still trading and sharing. 
• Students are also eating most of their lunch during snack time. If you could please send your child with more food or separate bags for lunch and recess, that would be appreciate. 

Kaneland Cares Closet 
The Care Closet is still available this year for any family who is struggling with basic necessities. See the link below for more information:     Cares Closet    

School Improvement Plan Mid-Point Check-in

KST Goal: By February 2024, students in grades 1st - 5th achieving in the on and above level will increase by 25%, in the area of writing development in a Narrative writing piece. Based on the assessed pre-narrative in September and post-narrative in February.

On Tuesday, November 21st our SIP building team created a plan that asked for staff to self-reflect on the Writing Delivery Table and Writing Audit Form as a team/individual which was identified as an Action Item from our School Improvement Plan. 

• Teachers reflected on the proficient and approaching proficient statements and created action steps for any approaching proficiency statements that you have identified as an individual or team. 

Teachers also had time to assess each student's mid-point writing and work collaboratively as a grade level to create the next steps to support our writers based on the information they received from the assessment. For our mid-point check-in, all 1st-5th grade students participated in a 90-minute writing piece over a three-day time span where a random sample of 25% of the grade level (1st-5th) provided us with our mid-point check-in data.

Our student's midpoint data:

PBP Professional Development 

During another part of our PD (Professional Development) Day on Tuesday, November 21st our. Student Samples were presented and teachers reflected on how they would answer the following questions based on the work shown at each station.

1. What probing questions would you engage in with this child?

2. What notes or data would you take?

          3. What are the next steps you would create with the student? Kaneland PBP 

Mid-November Newsletter

 November Dates

• November 13-16  SIP Data Mid-Point Collection (Narrative Writing)
• November 15 Fun Lunch McAlisters
• November 15 PTN Dine Out - Buona Beef 
• November 20-24  No School Thanksgiving Break

December Dates

• December 1 - PTN/IgKnight BINGO 6-8pm @ IgKnight Academy 
• December 6 - PTN Night Out - Noodle & Co. 
• December 7 - PTN Meeting at 6:30 PM
• December 12 - KST Spelling Bee (3rd - 5th grade) 1:30-3:30 pm
• December 13 - Fun Lunch - Culver's 
• December 13 - PTN Night Out - Beef Shack
• December 15 - 1st Grade Music Concert 9:30-10:00 am
• December 19 & 20 - 1 Hr Early Dismissal 
• December 21 - January 7  WINTER BREAK 

 December Spirit Month

lick this link to save it to your phone: A December to Remember - Holiday Spirit Week 2023

Our Holiday Spirit Month starts on Tuesday, December 5th with a 12-day Countdown

A Few of Their Favorite Things

Are you wondering what your child's teacher(s) favorite things are to get a head start on this holiday season?? CLICK HERE to see their lists.  

Parent Parking Lot Reminder

• If you are in the pick-up line, please remain in your car.  If you choose to leave your car to wait for your child, please park in a parking spot
• NO Cell Phone use in the School Zone

News from the Library

We will be kicking off a school-wide Library Reading Challenge the week after Thanksgiving Break!

Your child will be issued their very own “Reading Passport” during their library time during the week of  November 27th through December 1st.

The adventure awaits!  Look for the passport in their take-home folder with a letter explaining how it works after the break!

Bookfair Thank you!

To all the students, volunteers, families, the PTN, and staff who helped to support the Fall Scholastic Book Fair! Thank you to all who donated books for your child's classroom!  All of your efforts resulted in raising $3280.11 to help purchase new books and replace well-loved favorites for the children!

Veterans Day Thank You!

We want to send a special thank you to all of our veterans who attended the breakfast, flag-raising ceremony, and/or 4th grade concert.  We appreciate you and your family for the dedication you have given to our country.  

4th Grade Concert Video

November Newsletter

November Dates

• November 1 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm
• November 2 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 10-8pm
• November 3 - No School 
• November 8 - PTN Dine-Out Chipotle 
• November 9 - PTN Meeting 6:30-8pm
• November 10 - Veteran's Day Celebration 8:10-9:10 am / 2:45-3:15 pm
• November 13-16  SIP Data Mid-Point Collection (Narrative Writing)

December Dates

• December 6 - PTN Night Out - Noodle & Co. 
• December 7 - PTN Meeting at 6:30 PM
• December 12 - KST Spelling Bee (3rd - 5th grade) 1:30-3:30 pm
• December 13 - Fun Lunch - Culver's 
• December 13 - PTN Night Out - Beef Shack
• December 15 - 1st Grade Music Concert 9:30-10:00 am
• December 19 & 20 - 1 Hr Early Dismissal 
• December 21 - January 7  WINTER BREAK 

Supporting Writing at Home:

Writing is a terrific way for children to express their thoughts, creativity, and uniqueness. It is also a fundamental way in which children learn to organize ideas. And learning to write well helps children to be better readers.

When engaging in writing, young children often mirror what they see around them: adults and older children writing lists, letters, and text messaging. They are observing the way writing is used in our everyday lives.

WRITING AT HOME:
Here are some suggestions that engage your child in the writing process: 

• Have your child write instructions for taking care of the family pet. These will be useful as you plan your summer vacations!
• Write a letter or thank you note to a relative. Talk through what your child wants to say before writing begins.
• Make a shopping list before going to the grocery store.
• Write an online review of a book or an item you recently purchased or a recipe you tried.
• Talk about the presidential election and write a description of the kind of president you want.
• Find a picture in the newspaper and write an article to accompany it.
• Start keeping a personal diary, a household guestbook, or a baby book for a younger sibling.

Click Here for More Information From Reading Rocket

From the Behavior Facilitator:

Did you know each person has an emotional piggy bank and every interaction we have impacts our running balance? Consider these strategies to ensure your child’s emotional piggy bank is an emotional goldmine.

What is an Emotional Bank Account?

An Emotional Bank Account is a metaphor that helps us visualize and nurture our relationships with our children. It’s how we stay emotionally connected. It works exactly like any regular savings account: You make deposits and withdrawals. And just like a regular bank account, it can have a positive balance or a negative one.

Making sure there are many more emotional deposits than withdrawals is critical for ensuring a child doesn’t go into overdraft. A child in emotional overdraft has no reserves. This means that when someone asks them to transition or do a less-than-desirable task, they have a big reaction that appears to come out of nowhere. That last withdrawal put them into overdraft!

As an example, think about all the instructions, questions, and corrections a child likely gets during the day at school. When you give one “simple” instruction they explode or melt down. Essentially, that “simple” instruction crossed the threshold into overdraft.

One of the ways we can prevent this “emotional overdraft” is by making more emotional deposits than withdrawals in a day. We must be intentional about filling up the piggy bank so that the next time life throws our kiddos a curveball, they have the emotional balance to handle the hit. Deposits build resilience.

You may be thinking, “Wait, I should never ask questions? No commands? My child doesn’t listen unless I raise my voice!” Please hear us… not all withdrawals are bad! As parents, we have to give our children instructions, set boundaries, and, at times, issue age-appropriate

Kaneland IgKnight Academy

The Kaneland Personalized Learning Academy is expanding to include 9th grade beginning the 2024-2025 school year. A family informational night for students going into grades 3-9 is being held on Wednesday, November 8th at the Kaneland Meredith Academic Center from 5:30-7:00 p.m. See the flyer below for details.

Veterans Day Celebration Reminder

On Friday, November 10th, 2023, Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School will be holding a Veterans Day celebration. We ask that all students dress in patriot colors.

Veterans will be honored with a morning breakfast which will take place at 8:10 a.m. in the teacher’s lounge. Our flag-raising ceremony will immediately follow in front of the school at 8:50.

We are inviting Legion members and KST parents or family members who are veterans to join us for both the breakfast and morning flag ceremony. We are hoping to have many veterans in attendance.

The 4th graders will also be presenting an afternoon choral concert that honors veterans in the gym at 2:45 p.m.

These annual events help teach our students about the importance of good citizenship. Please email Mary Kunstman, KST music teacher, at 10274@kaneland.org with any additional questions. We hope to see you there!

Halloween Parties, Parade, and Pictures

I could say with confidence that Halloween is one of the most favorite times of year for our students. They get so excited to wear their costumes and show them off to their classmates. The fun party and parade helped top off the day!   Thank you to all those who braved the crazy winter weather we had to watch our Halloween Parade. Click HERE to go to our Facebook Page to see our Halloween Pictures.

This Is Us Bulletin Board - Reminder

Please send us your family photos!! This year's theme at school is "This Is Us" - we are brave, strong, smart, hard-working, loving, and so much more which is what makes us such an awesome school!!  To celebrate this theme with us, we would love to have our families join our whole school bulletin board.  Please email a family photo to Jessica.Bottorff@kaneland.org so we can print it off and add it to our bulletin board in the main hallway.  Thanks for participating! 

Mid-October Newsletter

 Important Dates

• October 18 - KST Picture Retakes
• October 18 - PTN Fun Lunch - Reams
• October 23 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day (10/22)
• October 31 - Kinder Halloween Parties 10:30-11:20 / 1st-5th Grade Parties 2:30-3:00
• October 31 - Halloween Parade 3:05-3:20 - in front of the school

• November 1 - PTN Fun Lunch - Buona Beef
• November 1 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm
• November 2 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 10-8pm
• November 3 - No School 
• November 8 - PTN Dine-Out Chipotle 
• November 9 - PTN Meeting 6:30-8pm
• November 10 - Veteran's Day Celebration 8:10-9:10 / 2:45-3:15
• November 13-16  SIP Data Mid-Point Collection (Narrative Writing)

Kaneland John Stewart School Improvement Goal

This year's SIP (School Improvement Plan) for KST will be focused on writing. This goal was chosen based on years of low scores within this area. We are making an even stronger effort to prioritize writing and other writing opportunities throughout the school day. 

Our goal is as follows: By February 2024, students in grades 1st - 5th achieving in the on and above level will increase by 25%, in the area of writing development in a Narrative writing piece. Based on the assessed pre-narrative in September and post-narrative in February.

Narrative writing is a style that allows the writer to tell a story. It can include actual events told in chronological order or it may include imagined events told in a timeline that the author creates. Narrative writing can sustain the reader's attention and help them visualize a realistic experience from the words.

Narrative data collection will occur in August, November, and February and will focus on narrative writing. The data collected will determine the rate of growth students will make within this goal. While kindergarten isn't explicitly part of this goal, they will still be getting their writing curriculum. They were excluded from the goal due to their large growth each year from non-writers to beginning writers typically growing by 75%. This data would have greatly impacted our overall scores if we would have left them in the rest of the school's data

While staff in all areas of the school will be supporting the writing goal, we need your help too!

Here are some tips to support your child's writing at home:

Provide a place for your child to write
The area should be an area that is quiet and well-lit. Stock the “writing center” with supplies such as paper, pencils, and crayons. You can also gather family photos and magazines in the center that can be used as story starters.

Read, read, read
The best activity to improve writing is reading. If your child reads good books, he will be a better writer. Reading exposes students to general vocabulary, word study, and content-specific vocabulary. Through reading, students see a variety of authors’ techniques that they can use in their own writing.

Encourage your child to keep a reflective journal with writing
This is excellent writing practice, as well as a good outlet for venting feelings. Encourage your child to write about things that happen at home and school. This reflective journal can be used to develop the “senses” of writing. Have your child write about what he saw, heard or felt on a trip or adventure. Provide experiences in your community that will interest your child and spark her writing. Especially encourage your child to write about personal feelings — pleasures as well as disappointments. When reading your child’s journal (only if your child invites you to, of course), share your own feelings and ideas paired with positive feedback about your child’s writing.

Provide authentic writing opportunities for your child
Have your child write his own thank-you notes, party invitations, and letters to family members. Let your child make the grocery list. Finding a pen pal for your child would make writing “real.” Helping children make the connection between writing and the “real” world will increase their interest in writing.

Be a writing role model
Make sure your child sees you as a writer. Point out times that you use writing to communicate with others. Discuss authentic writing in the community such as articles and letters in the newspaper, on billboards, or in written advertisements. Discuss the purpose of the writing and the target audience. When your child writes, you should write. You can schedule a day of the week that you will turn off the television and share your writing.

Start a vocabulary notebook
Teach your child new words each week and encourage her to use them. Make it into a game and give points for using the new words. Your child can keep a vocabulary notebook and get rewarded for the number of new words learned. The words will begin to appear like magic in her oral language and writing.

When writing at home, ask questions!
Always ask your child questions when he writes. Ask specific questions about your child’s writing such as: “How did that happen?” “How did that make you feel?” “Can you tell me more about that…?” “What are some other words you could use to describe…?”

Help your child publish her writing
Share her writing with others, place it on the refrigerator, or encourage her to write for kids’ magazines. When your child’s writing is published in a children’s book, she will be on her way to becoming a lifelong writer and author. Check out these options for publishing children’s work: Stone Soup      CyberKids

Parent/Teacher Conferences and Book Fair

We are all looking forward to the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences. We really enjoy connecting with our families and strengthening the relationship between home and school. This year parent-teacher conferences are on Wednesday, November 2nd from 4-8pm and on Thursday, November 3rd from 10am-8pm. Please reach out to your classroom teacher if you forgot when your scheduled time is. Conferences are 20 minutes in length. Reminder No School on Thursday or Friday for Students!

We are excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is once again coming to Stewart this fall just in time for Parent-Teacher conferences!    Your child has an opportunity to choose books that empower and inspire them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers!    As always, every book they purchase earns rewards and benefits for our school too!   

Here is what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from Tuesday, October 24th through Thursday, November 2nd in our centrally located LRC library . . . 

• All students will have an opportunity to preview books and make their “Wish List” the week of October 23rd.

• All students will be able to purchase books during school hours Monday October 30th through Wednesday, Nov 1st.   

• The Fair will continue to be open for families on Wednesday, Nov 1st  from 4 to 8pm and Thursday, Nov 2nd  from 10am to 8pm during your conference time.

  

Of course, we will continue to offer the eWallet—which allows you to set up a digital payment account for your child.   Before the Fair, set up the “eWallet” for worry-free, cash-free purchases.  Share your child’s “eWallet” so friends and family can add funds giving your child even more books to enjoy!  Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/kanelandjohnstewartelemsch1

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair, (Oct 23rd - Nov 5th). All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25.  Of course, your online orders will also benefit our school.   

We hope you have an opportunity to take advantage of our Scholastic Fall Book Fair!   

If you are interested in volunteering at the Book Fair you can sign up at the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAFAE2AA4F49-45168572-scholastic#/

Happy reading                                                                                                                                       

John Stewart Elementary Veterans Day Celebration

On Friday, November 10th, 2023, Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School will be holding a Veterans Day celebration. We ask that all students dress in patriot colors. 

Veterans will be honored with a morning breakfast which will take place at 8:10 a.m. in the teacher’s lounge. Our flag-raising ceremony will immediately follow in front of the school at 8:50.

We are inviting Legion members and KST parents or family members who are veterans to join us for both the breakfast and morning flag ceremony. We are hoping to have many veterans in attendance.

The 4th graders will also be presenting an afternoon choral concert that honors veterans in the gym at 2:45 p.m.

These annual events help teach our students about the importance of good citizenship. Please email Mary Kunstman, KST music teacher, at 10274@kaneland.org with any additional questions. We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Lockdown Drill

On Friday, October 27th, our school will participate in its first Lockdown drill of the school year. The drill will be coordinated with the Elburn Police Department and school personnel, including school mental health professionals. During this drill, teachers will lock their doors, turn off all lights, barricade their classroom door, and move all individuals within the classroom out of eyesight from classroom doors. The drill will not include simulations that mimic an actual school shooting or active shooter event. Before the drill, teachers will review the procedures with their students so that they are prepared for what the drill will entail. Following the drill, teachers will debrief with their students. If you have any questions about the drill or wish to exempt your child from participating, please contact Mrs. Salto at 65928@kaneland.org. 

Additional ALICE Parent Letter attached.

District Art Award Winners

Congratulations to our Artists, Cece and Violet, for being recognized for their outstanding artwork at Wednesday night's School Board meeting! The Kaneland Board of Education purchased these art pieces, from the students, to be hung in the District Office! Congratulations Ladies and thank you to Mrs. Gregg for your amazing art classes.

Superintendent Survey - Responses Needed

Kaneland Staff and Families:

The Kaneland Board of Education has begun the superintendent hiring process due to Dr. Todd Leden retiring on June 30, 2025. We want your input on several aspects that you value in a superintendent.

Please take the survey to be a part of the search process. Email addresses are not collected, and the survey is anonymous. The survey is available from October 12, 2023, to October 27, 2023.

Join us at the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on October 26, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kaneland Harter Middle School at 1601 Esker Dr. Sugar Grove, IL 60554. We kindly request that you RSVP by email to 11613@kaneland.org before October 20, 2023, so we can make the necessary arrangements.

Your input matters and will make a meaningful impact on our children's education. Let's work together to ensure a bright future for our community. Please visit www.kaneland.org/superintendent-search for more information and updates about the search process.

Sincerely,

Kaneland District Administration

Family Events for Kaneland

If you are looking for some fun in the Kaneland school district area, here are great opportunities for your family while also supporting our schools and parent organizations with fundraising. Let’s support our schools and enjoy getting to know our community together!

October 18- Portillo’s 4pm-8pm

Saturday, October 21, 2023 Trunk or Treat   4:00 PM 6:00 PM @ Kaneland McDole Elementary 
McDole PTO is back with our 3rd annual Trunk or Treat! Dress your family in their spookiest, cutest, or funniest costumes, and join us in the McDole lot on Saturday, October 21st from 4-6pm for some trick-or-treating fun.  

Friday, October 27, 2023 @ 6:00pm Family Movie Night John Stewart Elementary School

November 8-Chipotle 4pm-8pm

November 15-Buona Beef All day

December 6- Noodles & Co 4pm - 8pm

December 13- Beef Shack 4pm-8pm

January 24- Portillo’s 4pm-8pm

October Newsletter

Important Dates 

• October 2 - Custodian Appreciation Day
• October 2-6 - Homecoming Spirit Week - see info below
• October 4 - Homecoming Parade in Sugar Grove - starts at 6:00 and follows the same route as Sugar Grove Corn Boil
• October 4 - PTN Fun Lunch - Jersey Mike's
• October 4 - PTN Knight Out at Raising Cane's (Batavia)
• October 5 - PTN Meeting 6:30-7:30 (KST Library)
• October 6 - PTN Fun RUN - during exploratories
• October 6 - 5th Grade Outdoor Ed
• October 9 - No School
• October 13 - Fire Safety Presentation at school for grades K-2
• October 18 - KST Picture Retakes
• October 18 - PTN Fun Lunch - Reams
• October 23 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day (10/22)
• October 31 - Kinder Halloween Parties 10:30-11:20 / 1st-5th Grade Parties 2:30-3:00
• October 31 - Halloween Parade 3:05-3:20 - in front of the school

Please click HERE to view the 2023-2024 Kaneland School Calendar.


Custodian Appreciation Day
October 2 is Custodian Appreciation Day! We are very, very fortunate to have some of the most caring and dedicated custodians. The kids see Ms. Lily and Ms. Elizabeth each and every day - if you feel inclined - take a moment to help your child write a thank you note! They can bring it to school on Monday!

Homecoming!
Homecoming Week was kicked off today with a Pep Rally! KHS students came to school to excite the Knights and showcase some events kids can look forward to.

KST will be having Spirit Week during the week of Oct. 2-6 to support our Kaneland Knights.

At Home Idea!
A lot of families struggle with getting their child complete non-preferred activities. One way to help your child complete activities they do not prefer is to offer controlled choice. Offering controlled choices throughout the day can help reduce defiant behaviors by allowing children more choices in their day. Please see this graphic below for ways to incorporate choice into your child's day

Halloween Happenings  

As soon as the calendar turns to October, we all begin thinking about Halloween!

Yes - our school allows students to wear costumes. Please send your child in a costume to school on Tuesday, October 31.

Costume guidelines:
Please make them school-appropriate - if there is a mask or prop - you can send them at your discretion - students will have a parade where they can use these but then will need to tuck it away for the rest of the day in their backpacks.
We do ask that there is no gore or blood or guts

Parade:
We will have a school parade that will take place at 3:00-ish in front of the school 
Parents are welcome to attend, and can stay on the sidewalk between Door 2 and Door 12 - kids will walk the parade in their costumes.

Parties:
PTN has shared the sign-up for the Halloween Parties
We do not allow for any candy or food treats to be passed out.
Parties typically include a game and a craft!

Kaneland Preschool Screenings

CLICK HERE for Preschool Screening Sign-Up

Kaneland Connects Strategic Plan

The Kaneland Connects rollout of the strategic plan continues, we are in year three of the five-year plan. We are providing an update on the plan's progress along with information on upcoming events.

Standards-Based Grading (SBG) is one of the five commitments. SBG reports on the level of proficiency that students are able to demonstrate through a variety of assessments and projects, with grade reports falling on a continuum level from Needs Support to Proficient. Additionally, our high school grade span can earn a grade of Excellent (4). Standards-based grading is an effective way to evaluate student progress and encourages continuous improvement.

Standards-based scales are typically 1-4 at Kaneland High School (KHS) and 1-3 in grades K-8. Scores reflect students' increasing skills:

- 1 Needs Support
- 2 Approaching
- 3 Proficient
- 4 Excellent (This score is reserved only for our high school students.)

There is a link between multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and social emotional learning (SEL.) MTSS encompasses academic knowledge and functional and behavioral support for students, improving organization, function, and planning, and those needing regulation in a school setting. MTSS staff collaborate with social workers, psychologists, and behavioral facilitators to analyze and problem-solve support for a student. If you are looking for behavioral support for your child, don’t hesitate to contact an MTSS coordinator or principal in the building. Contact information can be found on the following web page Staff Directory.
As a parent, you are the best support system and advocate for your child's education. Checking your child's grades, reviewing their learning progress, communicating with teachers, and researching ways to support your child in their learning journey are some of the recommended tips. By doing so, a child achieves academic success and develops strong self-esteem and confidence. Please contact the Directors of Educational Services, Mr. Patrick Raleigh, at 11509@kaneland.org or Dr. Sarah Mumm at 10358@kaneland.org, with any questions, concerns, or comments.

Contact Dr. Sarah Mumm if you would like to be a part of the Kaneland Connects Committee. We will meet three times this school year, starting September 27, 2023, then on January 31, 2024, and April 23, 2024, at Kaneland Meredith Academic Center (KMAC) from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Our committee is focused on evaluating the progress of the five commitments outlined in our strategic plan, available on the following web page Kaneland Connects. We recognize the importance of closely monitoring these commitments and ensuring we meet our goals. We are dedicated to ensuring that our schools provide the best possible support for our students, and we're excited to continue working towards these important goals.

In our school district, we strive to ensure that every student is given an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of the course in which they are retaking an assessment. To achieve this, we have implemented a standardized retake process that involves a conference between the student and teacher. Targeted practice activities are identified during this conference, and a deadline is set for the student to complete these activities. Once completed, the student can then move on to their re-assessment. This approach helps promote fairness and consistency while giving students the support they need to succeed.

The upcoming Homecoming Parade in Sugar Grove is on October 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The Kaneland District will participate with a float showcasing our connections and commitments through Kaneland Connects. It will be a great time, so join us along the parade route!