End of the Year Information

Principal's Message~ 
In raising children, we often hear "the days are long, but the years are short". The is very applicable to education. We find ourselves, yet again, at the end of a school year that has just flown by! This year has been full of celebrations including several staff members receiving grant funding to purchase flexible seating, web-based instructional tools, and a Lego Wall, students demonstrating leadership and self-advocacy skills, the incorporation of weekly social-emotional learning lessons for all students, the approval of 1-1 technology at the 4th-12th-grade levels, the incorporation of customized learning pathways and a continuum of learning in math at the 1st-3rd grade levels, surviving a full instructional day with no power, a multitude of fun-filled PTN events, and recognizing our own Mrs. Purnell as Kane County's Elementary Educator of the Year! The planning for next year has already begun. We are sure to find ourselves in this same spot one year from now, surprised at how fast time flies and celebrating the accomplishments of our students and staff. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful, safe and fun summer! 
                                                                                                                       ~Laura Garland
                                                                                                                        Principal


Important Dates 
May 21st- McCare Night 5-8pm
May 27th- Memorial Day Holiday- No School
June 4th- One Hour Early Dismissal
June 5th- Last Day of School
                 - Field Day
                 - Free Fun Lunch
                 - One Hour Early Dismissal
                 - 5th Grade Clap-Out

Field Day
Field Day will be held on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 5th. Please remember that this is a 1 hour early dismissal day, with students being dismissed at 2:30pm. Please be sure to send your student dressed for the weather, including wearing shoes with a back, and with a water bottle. Sunscreen should be applied at home as staff may not apply sunscreen to students. 

Free Fun Lunch- DEADLINE to order is TOMORROW, May 21st!!
Thank you to the John Stewart PTN for providing a free Hot Dog Fun Lunch for all 1st-5th and Extended Day Kindergarten students. The lunch will be provided on the last day of school during Field Day. To have your child receive the lunch, a parent or guardian MUST give permission by registering HERE.

Clap-Out
Our annual 5th Grade Clap Out will take place on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 5th, at 2:15pm. Students in grades k-4 will line the hallways, cheering and clapping, as our 5th graders parade through the halls for the last time. The 5th-grade parade will continue outside, along the front sidewalk. All parents are welcome to line the walkway outside and continue the cheering and clapping. Parents of 5th graders may want to bring a tissue!  

Thanks to Midwest Ground Cover and the Cub Scouts
If you have enjoyed the addition of the beautiful flowers at our front entrance, be sure to thank Midwest Ground Cover for their generous donation. They provided all the plants, fresh soil and some very helpful plant knowledge!  An additional thanks to Mrs. Bagnasco and her Cub Scout troop for their grounds beautification efforts! 

Happy Retirement 
The end of the school year will find Mrs. Palpant, Mrs. Straughn and Mrs. Smykowski heading into retirement. Each of these women has made significant contributions to our school community and will be missed. We wish them the best in their next chapter. 

Taste of Kaneland
Save the Date~ The first Taste of Kaneland event will be held on August 25, 2019 from 3:00-7:00 pm at Kaneland High School. The celebration will include food, games and student performances. A flyer for the event can be found HERE.