Happy Holidays! It's the season of giving and we have had several students demonstrating this spirit here at John Stewart!
- 4th-grader, Anya S. recently organized a collection of toiletry items to bring comfort and joy to deployed Veterans. The American Legion Auxilliary expressed deep appreciation of Anya's efforts.
- 4th-grader, Paige F. received a personal note of appreciation from former John Stewart Principal Linda Albrecht, who is now a councilwoman in Mexico Beach, Florida, for donations made to Hurrican Michael relief efforts. The funds were raised through a bake sale Paige organized. Paige's Thank You Card
- 2nd-grader, Timmy P. discovered that school bathrooms are not equipped with emergency lighting. He wrote me a letter expressing his concern, met with Mark Payton, Director of Maintenance and Grounds, and created a petition that was signed by all of our 2nd-grade students. Timmy also made a public comment at a school board meeting. As a result of Timmy's efforts, emergency lighting will be added to school bathrooms. In the words of Timmy's 2nd-grade teacher, "7-year-olds can change the world!"
These are just three of many examples of students giving of their time and talents to help others that I have observed here at John Stewart.
~Mrs. Laura Garland
Principal
Important Dates & Information
December 3rd-7th- Holiday Shoppe
Open during school hours all week and from 5-6:30pm on December 7th
December 7th- 1st Grade Performance 2:45pm
December 7th- PTN Holiday Hoopla/ Movie Night- 5:00pm
December 11th- PTN Meeting 6:30pm
December 12th- Fun Lunch- Reams
December 12th- School Level Spelling Bee for 3rd-5th-grade qualifiers
December 13th- One to One Device Town Hall Meeting 6:00pm at Harter Middle School
December 21st- Winter Parties 2:30pm
December 24th - January 4th- Winter Break
January 7th- School resumes
Holiday Party
Thank you to all of our party volunteers. Parents who have signed up to volunteer are welcome to arrive at 2:20pm to set up. Students will be participating in a school-wide holiday sing-a-long in the gym, prior to returning to classrooms at 2:30pm.
Please remember only parents who have signed up to volunteer in advance are permitted to attend classroom parties. 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 KST PTN!
Thank you from the entire John Stewart staff for the delicious dinner provided during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated!
Substitutes, Paraprofessionals and Monitors needed
One to One Technology for Learning Town Hall Meeting
Please join district representatives at Harter Middle School, on December 13th, at 6:00pm. We are looking for input, questions, ideas, and problem-solving on the specifics of implementing Chromebooks for all students 4th to 12th grades. More information can be found HERE
Young Knights Fair
Save the date for the 2019 Young Knights Registration and Literacy Fair. This event is for preschool and kindergarten registration, as well as to register for developmental screenings for children birth-3 years of age. More information can be found HERE
Friendly Reminder from the Crossing Guard
Please be sure to use your turn signal when attempting to enter or exit the school parking lots during student arrival and dismissal times.
Elburn Countryside Fire Protection District 2008 Winter Newsletter
December 3rd-7th- Holiday Shoppe
Open during school hours all week and from 5-6:30pm on December 7th
December 7th- 1st Grade Performance 2:45pm
December 7th- PTN Holiday Hoopla/ Movie Night- 5:00pm
December 11th- PTN Meeting 6:30pm
December 12th- Fun Lunch- Reams
December 12th- School Level Spelling Bee for 3rd-5th-grade qualifiers
December 13th- One to One Device Town Hall Meeting 6:00pm at Harter Middle School
December 21st- Winter Parties 2:30pm
December 24th - January 4th- Winter Break
January 7th- School resumes
Holiday Party
Thank you to all of our party volunteers. Parents who have signed up to volunteer are welcome to arrive at 2:20pm to set up. Students will be participating in a school-wide holiday sing-a-long in the gym, prior to returning to classrooms at 2:30pm.
Please remember only parents who have signed up to volunteer in advance are permitted to attend classroom parties. 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 KST PTN!
Thank you from the entire John Stewart staff for the delicious dinner provided during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated!
Substitutes, Paraprofessionals and Monitors needed
The Kaneland School District is accepting applications for substitute teachers, paraprofessionals and lunch/recess monitors. We are always looking for substitutes for both paraprofessionals and monitors. If interested, please apply at www.kaneland.org
One to One Technology for Learning Town Hall Meeting
Please join district representatives at Harter Middle School, on December 13th, at 6:00pm. We are looking for input, questions, ideas, and problem-solving on the specifics of implementing Chromebooks for all students 4th to 12th grades. More information can be found HERE
Young Knights Fair
Save the date for the 2019 Young Knights Registration and Literacy Fair. This event is for preschool and kindergarten registration, as well as to register for developmental screenings for children birth-3 years of age. More information can be found HERE
Friendly Reminder from the Crossing Guard
Please be sure to use your turn signal when attempting to enter or exit the school parking lots during student arrival and dismissal times.
Elburn Countryside Fire Protection District 2008 Winter Newsletter
